Czy spełni się przekleństwo jednookiego Kiklopa rzucone na Odyseusza? Książka przenosi nas w odległe czasy. Grecka cywilizacja jest jeszcze bardzo młoda. Bohaterowie są niepewni swojego losu. Przeżywają niesamowite, ale i niebezpieczne przygody. Mierzą się z mitycznymi stworami. Wędrują i toczą krwawe walki o nowe ziemie. Wybucha długa i okrutna wojna o najcudowniejszą kobietę na świecie – Helenę. Gdy po 10 latach oblężenia Troja nareszcie zostaje zdobyta, bohaterski król ...
Streaming didn't just change what we watch. It changed who holds the power in entertainment. Streaming Wars reveals how platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Spotify and Amazon Prime have transformed more than just entertainment.They've rewritten the rules of streaming services, media economics, power and visibility. Journalist Charlotte Henry explores what's really going on behind your screen, from Hollywood's 2023 strikes to the rise of ad-supported tiers, the global ...
Taking control of your money starts with understanding how investing really works. How the Stock Market Works is your no-nonsense guide to understanding how the UK's financial markets operate and how to use them to your advantage. Now in its fully updated eighth edition, this bestselling book by Michael Beckett simplifies everything from shares and bonds to gilts, derivatives and ethical investing.Whether you're building a portfolio, planning for retirement or simply want to ...
Accelerate your career and transform your skillset without the commitment or cost of an MBA. This internationally bestselling book distils the full insights of an MBA, providing a comprehensive and engaging guide to success. This latest edition has been extensively updated to reflect the evolving curriculums from leading business schools, including new theories and insights on globalization and entrepreneurism.The 30 Day MBA takes you beyond the basics as it covers all 12 cor...
From supply chain management to entrepreneurship and social responsibility, The 30 Day MBA in International Business provides a comprehensive insight into this fascinating sector. It is difficult to understand the complexities and nuances of international business without comprehensive and expert teachings on its many sectors. This book demystifies the complexities of this growing industry, as it draws upon the insights from the MBA courses from the top business schools.These...
The global data market is estimated to be worth $64 billion dollars, making it a more valuable resource than oil. But data is useless without the analysis, interpretation and innovations of data scientists. With Confident Data Science, learn the essential skills and build your confidence in this sector through key insights and practical tools for success.In this book, you will discover all of the skills you need to understand this discipline, from primers on the key analytic ...
Cryptocurrency. DeFi. Web3.Fintech. The Metaverse. AI.The future of money is here. The world of money is rapidly changing, but what does it all really mean? Exploring key developments such as blockchain, DeFi, AI and the metaverse, the book brings these technical topics to vivid life via narrative deep dives into selected founders and their companies. Spanning multiple geographies from London to Lagos, via Ahmedabad, Dubai, Hong Kong, Karachi and more, Future Money pulls toge...
NOW A MAJOR DREAMWORKS ANIMATION!Includes an insert of full-colour images from the film!THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe heartwarming and action-packed illustrated novel exploring what happens when nature and technology collide. When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild island. She has no idea how she got there or what her purpose is - but she knows she needs to survive.After battling a fierce storm and escaping a v...
How do you respond to the toddler who won't brush his teeth? The five-year old who pinches the baby? The child who throws everything she can reach? Well, parenting experts Joanna Faber and Julie King have the answers, and are here to help. Part of the internationally bestselling How to Talk... parenting series, this user-friendly guide gives insights and tried-and-tested strategies to navigate the everyday challenges of life with children ages 2-7, showing you how to put them...
Are we seeing history repeat itself?We live in an eerily familiar age. A time of populists and dictators, ideology and dishonesty, racism and political murder. Tank battles are being fought and cities flattened.Things are falling apart and the centre cannot hold. The 1920s and 1930s are back. Can the cataclysm of the 1940s be far away?The world needs to learn the lessons of those decades.Urgently. Dennis Glover outlines the story of the interwar years, the warnings of those w...
Russia is intent on attacking beyond Ukraine. Can Europe defend itself?While Ukraine holds back Russia’s onslaught, Moscow has been working hard at rebuilding its army for the next invasion. But for the past 30 years, Britain and Europe have been running down their armed forces and defence industries, thinking that war would never come.Most of the continent banked an increasingly illusory ‘peace dividend’ while outsourcing defence to the United States. Now, change in the US a...
The rise of the IT industry in the nineties promised a new era of freedom and prosperity. It didn't deliver. Today, algorithms are everywhere, but digital monopolies push us towards the feudal logic of rent, dispossession, and personal domination.
How Silicon Valley Unleashed Techno-feudalism tears apart the Silicon Valley consensus to reveal the new economic order, in which capital has abandoned production to focus on predation.
The Sunday Times BestsellerThings No One Taught Us About Love distils the ideas found in Vex King's Closer to Love, re-edited and presented in the warm, relatable style of his No. 1 bestseller Good Vibes, Good Life.This extraordinary book is for anyone looking to harness the power of the universe, and their own self-understanding, to manifest stronger, deeper relationships.Bestselling author of Good Vibes, Good Life, Vex King is back with a life-changing guide to strengthenin...
The instant no. 1 Sunday Times bestseller!Mische made the ultimate sacrifice to save those she loves – and plunged the world into an eternal night. Now, imprisoned by the gods and obsessed with revenge, Asar is desperate to find her again.When a goddess offers them a final path to redemption – and back to each other – Asar and Mische embark on an extraordinary mission. Together, they must seize the power of the god of death so that Asar can do the impossible: ascend to true d...
Introduce babies and toddlers to colour with this bright and bold board book—a striking new addition to the top-selling First 100 series. There are over 100 photographs of colourful objects to look at and talk about, with labels to read and learn.
The pages are made from tough board for hours of fun reading, and the cover is softly padded for little hands to hold. First Book of Colours will make a fabulous addition to any early-learning library.
Let's Pretend Christmas by Priddy Books is full of festive cheer that will entertain toddlers during the Christmas season!Young children will love joining Santa Claus in the North Pole in this fantastic play set. From making toys in the workshop and visiting the festive market, to delivering presents on Christmas eve and much more, this book is sure to delight children as they discover the joys of Christmas. There are also lots of fun things to find on every page, too! This e...
Young children will love visiting the vibrant shops around the town in Let's Pretend Shop by Priddy Books!Toddlers can join Eva and her mum for a busy day in the town as they buy different items from their shopping list. There is the farmer’s market to buy meat and dairy products, the greengrocers to buy fresh fruit and vegetables and even a cute bakery to buy delicious cakes and bread. There are also lots of fun things to find on every page, too!This engaging set comes with ...
With over 100 first animals to learn, this board book First 100 Animals is an essential for every baby's bookshelf.Each page in this Roger Priddy book features a new set of beautiful photographs that make learning language fun! A perfect introduction for your little ones to learn all about animals.
Dlaczego Notatnik Najlepszych Chwil, a nie dziennik, planer czy pamiętnik? Bo notatnik daje pełną swobodę – to miejsce na spontaniczne zapiski, szkice, przepisy, pomysły i wszystkie te maleńkie momenty, które chcesz zatrzymać na dłużej. Bez presji codziennego pisania, bez stresu, że strona musi wyglądać perfekcyjnie. Tu liczy się prawdziwa radość codzienności. Wyjątkowe chwile wymagają wyjątkowej oprawy – a ja zadbałam, by była ona naprawdę piękna. W środku znajdzi...
Immerse yourself in the art of creating warm and welcoming interiors with Cozy Home Decor: Warm Interior Design. This book is the ideal source of inspiration for transforming any space into a haven where comfort and aesthetics meet in harmony. Through its beautifully illustrated pages, discover tips for using soft textures, soothing colour palettes and natural elements to bring warmth and cosiness to your home.Expert interior design advice will guide you in your choice of fur...
Today’s consumers are increasingly looking for brands that resonate with their personal values and do something good for the world. Demand for sustainability has reached an all-time high, where brands are expected to play an important role in shaping a more sustainable future. Consumers are aware of the environmental and social impacts of their purchases, which has resulted in demand for transparency from brands and companies demonstrating a commitment to ethical practices. T...
This is an all new version of the popular PARALLEL TEXT series, containing eight pieces of contemporary fiction in the original Italian and in English translation. Including stories by Calvino, Benni, Sciascia and Levi, this volume gives a fascinating insight into Italian culture and literature as well as providing an invaluable educational tool.
Join Bluey and Bingo as they play games in this lift-the-flap adventure!
Bluey and Bingo are having fun playing their favourite games. They freeze dad with their Magic Xylophone, turn the backyard into a zoo (watch out for the big blue daddy gorilla) and dress-up as Rita and Janet, the mischievous Grannies. Lift the flaps to play along and join in the fun!
Emelle and her four mates are now parents, and their nest is growing.Aside from the impending delivery she has to prepare for, Emelle also happens to be the cupid boss, which means she needs to train the new recruits just in time for Valentine's Day.With cupids, and babies, and her harem mates, she's got her hands full.Yet as she knows, if you can't do something with love, then it's not worth doing at all. Luckily, she still has plenty of that to go around.And she's about to ...
Książka jest dokumentem piśmienniczym, obszernym zazwyczaj zapisem wszelkiej ludzkiej myśli. Występuje w postaci wielostronicowej publikacji o określonej liczbie stron i trwałym charakterze.
Postać dzisiejszej książki drukowanej ma formę kodeksu będącego zbiorem kartek połączonych grzbietem. Taki sposób utrwalania zapisu w momencie upowszechnienia pergaminu zastąpił wcześniejszą formę dokumentu piśmienniczego, jakim był zwój.
Według definicji Słownika języka polskiego PWN książka jest złożonym oraz oprawionym arkuszem papieru zadrukowanym tekstem o charakterze literackim, użytkowym bądź naukowym. Jednak współcześnie definicja ta powinna zostać poszerzona o książki elektroniczne będące cyfrowym odpowiednikiem tych drukowanych. Do książek elektronicznych zaliczane są zarówno ebooki, jak i audiobooki. Treść utrwaloną w formie elektronicznej można odczytać za pomocą odpowiedniego oprogramowania na laptopach, tabletach, smartfonach, a przede wszystkim na przeznaczonych do tego celu czytnikach.
E-książki odgrywają bardzo dużą rolę. Podjęty jakiś czas temu proces digitalizacji książek umożliwia dostęp do światowych zasobów wiedzy znacznie większej liczbie osób. Zbiory ksiąg to niepodważalne światowe dziedzictwo kultury, jednak ze względu na ograniczoną możliwość szybkiego dostępu do przechowywanych w księgozbiorach publikacji, a także brak możliwości jakiegokolwiek dostępu do dzieł o znacznej wartości historycznej proces digitalizacji daje szansę na udostępnianie światowych dzieł szerokiej masie odbiorców.
Okładka to wszystko, co zostało od zewnątrz trwale złączone ze znajdującym się w środku wkładem. Składa się z przedniej i tylnej okładziny (potocznie zwanej okładką), a także z grzbietu okładki. To właśnie okładka definiuje i określa ostateczny wygląd książki, gdyż determinuje między innymi sposób, w jaki łączą się ze sobą wszystkie kartki i jaka jest wewnętrzna budowa książki. Oprawy mogą być miękkie, twarde czy też zintegrowane – różnią się przede wszystkim wielkością, wagą, wytrzymałością oraz ceną. Przykładowo książki w twardej oprawie są większe, cięższe, bardziej wytrzymałe i droższe od tych w miękkiej.