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Simon “Woody” Wood, founder and editor-in-chief of Sneaker Freaker magazine, has spent the last two decades analyzing the global cult of footwear fanatics. That experience directly inspired World’s Greatest Sneaker Collectors, a stonking 752-page journey into the priceless stockpiles and obsessive minds of prominent aficionados.From Tokyo to New York, via London, Philadelphia, Melbourne, and Stjørdal, no crumbled midsole is left unturned as over 2,500 vintage classics, unique...

Follow photographer Frédéric Chaubin as he embarks on a unique, century-spanning journey through Europe. Featuring images of more than 200 buildings in 21 countries, Stone Age. Ancient Castles of Europe presents the history and architecture of the most dramatic medieval castles of the continent in an unprecedented collection.Building on the success of his foray into Soviet design with CCCP, Chaubin once again documents the afterlife of highly rational structures that seem out...

Flower painter Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759–1840) devoted himself exclusively to capturing the diversity of flowering plants in watercolor paintings which were then published as copper engravings, with careful botanical descriptions. The darling of wealthy Parisian patrons including Napoleon’s wife Josephine, he was dubbed “the Raphael of flowers,” and is regarded to this day as a master of botanical illustration. This collection brings our best-selling XL-sized edition to a ...

To travel through Italy is as close as one gets to being in paradise. For centuries, writers, artists, architects, and merchants have been drawn here, inspired by the beauty of Venice, Florence, Naples, and Rome. Countless books, paintings, poems, and sculptures are evidence of its undying appeal, and over the past 60 years, the country has become one of the world’s top travel and holiday destinations. The loveliness of Italy is, if not eternal, certainly enduring, and the ea...

“Anna Ansari is a rare kind of home cook who is able to get under the skin of any cuisine and turn the simplest of ingredients into pure magic. She’s also one of the best writers I know: she’s witty, intelligent and very refreshing to read.” – Meera Sodha“A real feast – vividly evocative, witty and enlightening. Utterly delicious.” – Felicity Cloake“A superb culinary journey along Silk Roads less travelled.” – Jay RaynerThis is the story of the world’s most famous trade route...

The Art Escapes Atlas will show the most captivating art, culture and design scenes for those who don’t want to waste any time, and always make the most out of a cultural trip.

From the creators of The Museum of Wes Anderson comes Tarantino Town, where dusty streets pulse with ’70s soundtracks, diners dish out “Big Kahuna Burgers,” and every corner brims with the swagger of one of cinema’s most daring and original visionaries. This wildly creative book transforms the renowned filmmaker’s iconic works into a fully immersive experience—a town teeming with grit, style, and more pop culture nods than you can count. Need a wardrobe upgrade? Stop by the l...

To jedna z najlepszych książek, jakie kiedykolwiek napisano o autorze „Przygód Alicji w Krainie Czarów”. Robert Douglas-Fairhurst opowiada o zawiłych losach Lewisa Carrolla i Alice Liddell (później Alice Hargreaves) oraz – do dziś budzącym wiele kontrowersji – związku pisarza z kilkuletnią wówczas dziewczynką. Łatwiej jednak potępić Carrolla, niż z całkowitym przekonaniem postawić zarzuty. Historia tych dwojga jest bowiem równie zagmatwana i tajemnicza, jak świat „...

Pierwsza na polskim rynku wydawniczym książka zawierająca relacje osób, które przeżyły kryzys samobójczy. Co wpływa na decyzję o samobójstwie? Jak wyglądają minuty przed jej podjęciem? Czym jest życie po przeżyciu? Co decyduje, że po jednej próbie człowiek podejmuje następną? Trzynaście poruszających rozmów z osobami, które z cierpienia, samotności i bezsilności były o krok od odebrania sobie życia. Monika Tadra pyta o to, co czuje człowiek, który dąży do śmierci...

One of Us Is Lying meets Knives Out - with beasts, murder, and magic- in this first book in a thrilling locked-room whodunnit YA fantasy duology by Andrea Hannah and New York Times bestseller Rebecca Mix.After a decade of war, the kingdoms of Avendell and Istellia have finally agreed to peace. As nobles and magic wielders from both countries arrive at remote Castle Avendell for a historic all-night masquerade to celebrate, King Costis summons an unlikely group to his chambers...

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING SERIES RETURNS THIS SEPTEMBERA dismembered corpse is discovered in the vault of a silver shop. The police initially believe it to be that of a convicted armed robber - but not everyone agrees with that theory. One of them is Decima Mullins, who calls on the help of private detective Cormoran Strike as she's certain the body in the silver vault was that of her boyfriend - the father of her newborn baby - who suddenly and mysteriously disappeared.T...

Looking to create marketing plans that truly connect with your customers?The Customer-Driven Marketing Handbook by Fab Giovanetti is your guide to building effective marketing strategies that focus on real customer relationships. Designed for early to mid-career professionals, this book breaks down marketing essentials into clear, manageable steps. It helps you understand what works for your brand and shows you how to refresh your plans to keep pace with a fast-changing marke...

A celebration of the world’s most cherished cinemas, from vintage movie houses to quirky start-ups. Grab your popcorn and settle in to the world of Silver Screens, where the magic of cinema lives on. Cinemas are where emotions come alive – where heartstrings are tugged, fears exposed, and joy explodes with every happy ending.Cinemas are a place of communal experience, of first dates and unforgettable reactions. Silver Screens captures that magic, celebrating remarkable movie ...

"If laughter actually is the best medicine, fortunate readers of this wonderful novel will surely enjoy perfect health for the rest of their days."--Kirkus ReviewsA comic gem, Jerzy Pilch's A Thousand Peaceful Cities takes place in 1963, in the latter days of the Polish post-Stalinist "thaw." The narrator, Jerzyk ("little Jerzy"), is a teenager who is keenly interested in his father, a retired postal administrator, and his father's closest friend, Mr. Traba, a failed Lutheran...

The indispensable guide to managing mood disorders—now completely revised and updated. In this updated edition of the classic guide to managing your depression, Dr. Susan J.Noonan provides comprehensive support for navigating the challenges of mood disorders with clarity, compassion, and evidence-based solutions. As a physician who has personal experience living with depression, Dr. Noonan offers practical tools and exercises to help individuals understand and manage their sy...

One bowl meals are the answer to quick, simple meals that are well thought out, balanced and filling.Filled with grains, noodles, rice or millets, vegetables and protein, they serve as the perfect weeknight meal that is complete, can be made in individual portions, makes good use of left overs and are extremely versatile. Bowl meals give you the flexibility to switch out ingredients based on dietary restrictions, healthy choices or personal tastes. Indian food offers a variet...

Ile razy czytałeś już o wybrańcu, który musi zdobyć magiczny miecz, by pokonać powracającego po tysiącu lat mrocznego władcę? Masz już dość tych samych opowieści o smokach i elfach, a każda kolejna "prastara przepowiednia" brzmi tak samo? Fantasy potrafi być do bólu przewidywalne. Ale nie musi. A co, jeśli największa przygoda nie czeka w odległych królestwach, a tuż pod Twoimi stopami? (I nie chodzi tu o plątaninę korzeni i kretowisk…) Co, jeśli zamiast kolejnej ...

Sake, Japan’s iconic rice-based alcoholic drink, has been central to Japanese culture for over 1,300 years. Traditionally made with rice, water and koji mould, it was consumed in early brewpubs and was vital to samurai rituals and festivals. Sake’s story includes homebrewers like clan matriarchs, ancient princes and modern political activists who defied laws to keep homebrewing alive.Temples refined sake-making techniques, laying the foundation for a thriving industry that be...

An Irish Times Book of the Year 2025Liam Cagney is residing in a Berlin squat when one night he finds himself at Berghain. Fascinated by the strange techno and even stranger dance floor, he sets out to explore Berlin’s unique club culture in all its intensity. Berghain Nights is the result, the first major literary exploration of Berlin’s club scene.Blending essay and memoir, Berghain Nights features interviews with major electronic dance music artists like Ellen Allien, Rros...

A deep dive into the panorama of wisdom that is Western Hermetic theory and practice.Whoever studies this Encyclopedia and applies its instructions can confidently take on the special branches of Occult Initiation, such as Kabbalistic, Magical, and Hermetic cycles. Additionally, it includes instructions for developing one's intuition and realizational power.The author Grigori Ottonovich Mebes (pronounced as Myo-bes), a Russian nobleman, mathematics professor, and member of th...

Bedevilled by the demons of self-doubt, fear of failure or lack of inspiration? Lay waste to your mind-forged monsters with the help of Creative Demons and How to Slay Them.If you've ever embarked on a creative endeavour, then there's a good chance you'll have been bedevilled by self-doubt, fear of failure or a lack of inspiration at some point along the way. This book will help you to banish those mind-forged monsters one by one, no matter how grotesque or scary they may be....

'Part memoir, part hugely entertaining self-help manual for these tough times' Roger Alton, Daily Mail'A bona fide badass' The Sunday TimesFormer Secret Service Special Agent Evy Poumpouras shares the insights and skills from one of the oldest elite security forces in the world - to help you prepare for stressful situations, instantly read people, influence how you're perceived, and live a more fearless life. From gruelling training to clandestine interrogation rooms, to prot...

The eagerly anticipated conclusion to Peter Godfrey-Smith’s three-part exploration of the origins of intelligence on Earth, which began with the bestselling Other Minds in 2018 and continued with Metazoa in 2020. The eagerly anticipated conclusion to Peter Godfrey-Smith’s three-part exploration of the origins of intelligence on Earth, which began with the bestselling Other Minds in 2018 and continued with Metazoa in 2020. Peter Godfrey-Smith, the scuba-diving philosopher, exa...

'No one is better qualified than Byrne to imagine and expand upon Austen's true romance. Her treasure chest of Austen knowledge and her ability to spiritually inhabit historical figures are displayed to fine advantage' WASHINGTON POSTSummer 1801. Sidmouth, England.The Austen Family descends upon a fashionable Georgian seaside resort in Devonshire for a six-week holiday.Jane's brother, Frank, is on leave from the Royal Navy, and dearly wishes to unite his sister with his frien...