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This volume presents the unique history of ancient Egypt through 50 artefacts discovered during excavations of the EES since its founding in 1882. They are brought together in this volume from global museums: from major collections as well as those that are a little less known. Readers will travel through three millennia of Egypt's history from the Early Dynastic to the end of the Graeco-Roman Period uncovering the daily lives of the ancient Egyptians by investigating everyda...

Kim Il Sung ruled his country, North Korea, for longer and shaped it more profoundly than almost any other modern leader. He created a unique and seemingly bizarre and menacing political and social system, establishing a dynasty that has maintained it for two more generations. Yet he remains a curiously inaccessible, little understood figure, partly due to the closed and secretive nature of the state he founded. Michael J. Seth puts together what we know of Kim’s life from al...

An enchanting picture book story, and an ideal Christmas gift stocking filler, from the creator of Ella’s Night Lights and Lily the Pond Mermaid about facing change, learning to voice difficult emotions and taking a leap into the unknown. Oak is the teensy little, magical leaf girl, who lives in the middle of the woods. When summer turns to autumn and leaves begin to change - Oak and her family must leave their tree.It is time for them to float down to the ground where they c...

The next gripping, must-read, YA crime mystery for readers of Holly Jackson and Karen McManus, and fans of The Secret History and Ace of Spades. Eva has set her sights on studying English at Oxford University. Atmospheric old libraries; secret societies; eccentric professors – it’s the stuff of her dreams.When she and her best friend (who she’s also secretly in love with), George, are invited to Interview Week, it seems like those dreams are coming true. But only a day in, Ge...

The Kingfisher Space Encyclopedia is an amazing 160-page volume and the perfect guide to space and outer space for children. Packed with colourful illustrations, step-by-step sequences, and detailed photography to keep children engaged and entertained. Arranged thematically into key areas, the concise text is clear, accurate, and perfectly pitched, making this an unbeatable resource for home and school.This comprehensive guide includes the launch of the James Webb Telescope, ...

After years of ill health, capitalism is now in a critical condition. Growth has given way to stagnation; inequality is leading to instability; and confidence in the money economy has all but evaporated. In How Will Capitalism End?, the acclaimed analyst of contemporary politics and economics Wolfgang Streeck argues that the world is about to change. The marriage between democracy and capitalism, ill-suited partners brought together in the shadow of World War Two, is coming ...

W 1888 roku cały kraj żyje ślubem najsłynniejszego polskiego podróżnika Stefana Szolc-Rogozińskiego z młodą pisarką Heleną Janiną Boguską, znaną czytelnikom jako Hajota. Szczególną sensację wywołuje wieść, że młoda para wybiera się do Afryki, gdzie Stefan zamierza po raz kolejny spróbować spełnić swe marzenie i założyć polską kolonię na Czarnym Lądzie.Helena towarzyszy mu jako korespondentka pisma dla pań „Bluszcz”. Jest bujającą w obłokach poetką, bywalczynią salonów literac...

Mam na imię Weronika.Czasem budziłam się w nocy wdzięczna za to, że życie podarowało mi premie. Tak to nazywałam. Miałam przystojnego i zaradnego mężczyznę, który mnie kochał – premia numer jeden. Urodziłam zdrową i śliczną córeczkę – premia numer dwa. Lubiłam swoją pracę, nawet jeśli nie zostałam fotografką światowej sławy – premia numer trzy.Czasem budziłam się w nocy przerażona, że życie podarowało mi premie. Prześladowały mnie koszmary, w których wszystko traciłam. Rano w...

Wiedeń, 1889 rok. Klara von Altenburg mieszka z bratem Ottonem i ojcem Alfredem, sławnymkompozytorem. Klara odziedziczyła po nim talent, ojciec jednak zabiera stworzone przez nią dzieła i przedstawia je jako prace syna, aby uczynić zeń wielkiego muzyka. Pewnego wieczoru Otto niespodziewanie znika, a Alfred, nie chcąc angażować w sprawę policji i wywoływać skandalu, każe córce go odnaleźć. W poszukiwaniach pomaga jej Franz Weber, nauczyciel historii, który niedawno stracił pos...

Musicians have often wanted to change the world. From underground innovators to pop icons, many have believed in the political power of music. Rulers recognise it too.Music has been used to challenge the political and social order—and to prop up the status quo. Sound System is the story of one musician's journey to discover what makes music so powerful. Dave Randall uses his insider's knowledge of the industry to shed light on the secrets of celebrity, commodification and cul...

A fascinating study of the role that music played in Jane Austen's life.Like her much-loved heroine Emma Woodhouse, Jane Austen ‘played and sang’. Music occupied a central role in her life, and she made brilliant use of it in her novels to illuminate characters’ personalities and highlight the contrasts between them.Delving into the Austen family music books, Gillian Dooley discovers a treasure trove of evidence that unveils a previously underappreciated facet of Austen's wor...

An absorbing journey through a region caught between history, geography and ideology. What is 'Central Europe'? Where do its borders lie?Does it even exist? Attempts to define it usually yield more questions than answers. But perhaps the wrong questions are being asked. Luka Ivan Jukic disentangles the enigma of Central Europe through its history of birth, death and rebirth. Countries like Poland, Croatia and even Ukraine proudly proclaim themselves part of this region, and s...

‘Tense, marvellously detailed’ – The Sunday TimesEye of the Needle, Ken Follett’s breakthrough international bestseller, is a heart-racing, exciting tale about the fate of the Second World War as it rests in the hands of a master spy, his opponent and one brave woman.Written when he was only twenty-seven, it launched the career of master storyteller Ken Follett, and was later adapted for the screen by Richard Marquand, starring Donald Sutherland.***VICTORY HANGS IN THE BALANC...

To ja, Gucio! to seria kartonowych książeczek dla dzieci w wieku 0-2, która pomaga maluchom w odkrywaniu codziennych czynności w sposób prosty i angażujący. Dzięki Guciowi – uroczemu zajączkowi – Twoje dziecko nauczy się empatii, samodzielności oraz budowania codziennych nawyków. Książeczki wspierają rozwój emocjonalny dziecka, a rodzicom zapewniają bezcenne chwile wspólnego czytania i budowania więzi. Idealne do nauki przez zabawę – zarówno w domu, jak i w podróży! ...

Even though it's uncomfortable and sometimes even distressing to us, it's perfectly normal to feel lost, anxious, or overwhelmed at times. It's okay to be a bit of a mess! But none of us wants to stay that way for long. With actionable, evidence-based strategies to handle our most common challenges in life, this practical guide from bestselling author and clinical neuroscientist Dr.Caroline Leaf offers the tools you need to prevent a descent into chaos and instead find peace ...

Dyktanda z naklejkami dla klas 1-3 Dyktanda i ćwiczenia ortograficzne dla uczniów klas 1-3, idealne do pracy w domu. Na każdej stronie znajdują się teksty z lukami do uzupełniania i zadania w formie rebusów, krzyżówek czy rozsypanek wyrazowych.

From globally renowned illustrator Megan Hess, this special enlarged and updated edition of the bestselling travel guide Paris: Through A Fashion Eye shares the best places to play, sleep, eat and of course shop in the City of Lights.Paris is the epitome of style, an epicentre of elegance, and a must-see on every fashion-lover’s list. But where to visit, and what to do? With her inimitable fashion eye, Megan Hess takes you on a personal tour of her favourite places. From peop...

Dyktanda z naklejkami dla klas 1-3 Dyktanda i ćwiczenia ortograficzne dla uczniów klas 1-3, idealne do pracy w domu. Na każdej stronie znajdują się teksty z lukami do uzupełniania i zadania w formie rebusów, krzyżówek czy rozsypanek wyrazowych.

This volume is a comprehensive visual history of surfing, marking a major cultural event as much as a publication. Following three and a half years of meticulous research, it brings together hundreds of images to chart the evolution of surfing as a sport, a lifestyle, and a philosophy.The book is arranged into five chronological chapters, tracing surfing culture from the first recorded European contact in 1778 by Captain James Cook to the global and multi-platform phenomenon ...

Relax and enjoy the wonderful world of Moominvalley with this adorable colouring book packed full of bold and simple images. Moomin Moments is perfect for stress relief and mindfulness, and fun for all ages!Join all your favourite Moomin characters on their adventures in this super cute colouring book, featuring over 40 unique scenes and beautiful patterns to colour and enjoy!Over 40 adorable designs – no repeats!Simple, bold images, perfect for all agesConvenient 8.5 x 8.5 i...

Medium-sized aircraft carriers of the Imperial Japanese Navy during World War II. This book covers the design and construction of the two well-known Soryu and Hiryu carriers, and the lesser-known ships of the Unryu class, and relies on original Japanese source material, including numerous photos, drawings, and specifications. How and why the Japanese designed and constructed the WWII-era, medium-sized Soryu, Hiryu, and Unryu-class aircraft carriers, and how they were operated...

The full set of 46 glorious prints of Mt Fuji by Japan's most famous artist! This beautiful Japanese-bound volume presents the complete set of prints Thirty-six Views of Fuji, one of the most famous series created by Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), including ten prints he added to the series at a later date. Mt Fuji is magnificently represented by the master thanks to his highly personal conception that combines the sacred dimensions of the mountain with earthly views repres...

A brutally moving work of art—widely hailed as the greatest graphic novel ever written—Maus recounts the chilling experiences of the author`s father during the Holocaust, with Jews drawn as wide-eyed mice and Nazis as menacing cats. Maus is a haunting tale within a tale, weaving the author`s account of his tortured relationship with his aging father into an astonishing retelling of one of history`s most unspeakable tragedies. It is an unforgettable story of survival and a dis...

In seven days Jet Mason will be dead.Twenty-seven years old, she’s back living with her parents, waiting for her life to begin. She’ll do it later, she always says. Her parents have their doubts.Until, on the night of Halloween, Jet is violently attacked by an unseen intruder.She suffers a catastrophic brain injury. The doctor is certain that within a week, she’ll suffer a deadly aneurysm.Jet never thought of herself as having enemies. But now she looks at everyone in a new l...