The most important book about our economy and society to be published in my lifetime' Irvine Welsh From Paul Mason, the award-winning Channel 4 presenter, Postcapitalism is a guide to our era of seismic economic change, and how we can build ... Zobraziť viac
Over the course of his artistic career, Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) transformed not only his own style, but the course of art history. From early figurative and landscape painting, he went on to pioneer a spiritual, ... Zobraziť viac
Girls, Gags & Giggles" - this was publisher Robert Harrison's recipe for dishing up the American pin-up to the U.S. male. In the 1950s his girlie magazines sold by the millions, before becoming icons of pulp and trash culture... Zobraziť viac
n a world that is constantly changing, understanding the world has never been more important. But by thinking in neat segments, we miss the big picture. When economists think about globalisation, they often see trade; politicians ... Zobraziť viac
Architecture reflects the period of time in which it was created. This is true for landmark buildings and major public projects as well as residential and family properties... Zobraziť viac
Innocence on the run: Sebastiao Salgado s focus series on child migrants and refugeesIn every crisis situation, children are the greatest victims. Physically weak, they are often the first to succumb to hunger, disease, and dehydration... Zobraziť viac
Divine apples and pears: Cezanne's quest for a harmony parallel to Nature. He was the founding father of modern art, the grand master who pointed painting forward on its way from Impressionism to the 20th century ... Zobraziť viac
What does it mean to feel truly alive? Aged 24, Matt Haig's world caved in. He could see no way to go on living. This is the true story of how he came through crisis, triumphed over an illness that almost destroyed him and learned to live again... Zobraziť viac
Author of Pattern and Ornament in the Arts of India Henry Wilson has deepened his initial study of the decorative arts in India, creating a companion volume that focuses on a single theme: the floral motifs in India’s architecture. From the illustrious Mu Zobraziť viac
The New York Times bestseller that draws on research from over 12,000 individuals to explain what makes people 'choke' under pressure and show you how to develop nerves of steel 'An unusually sharp account of work and performing under pressure' ... Zobraziť viac
C.F.A. Voysey (1857–1941) advocated honest and thoughtful design, believed in high standards of craftsmanship, and encouraged the use of only the finest materials. His simple, elegant work often enhanced by highly symbolic decoration ... Zobraziť viac
Známý český historik a popularizátor historie vybral a poutavě napsal nejzajímavější příběhy z české historie od nejstarších dob po současnost. Kniha určená zahraničním turistům a studentům... Zobraziť viac
Just discovered you're pregnant? Feeling a little bit lost? The Pregnancy Encyclopedia has the answers to all your questions, including the ones you haven't even thought of yet. From early pregnancy symptoms such as morning sickness to ... Zobraziť viac
The guitarist for seminal female punk group The Slits recounts playing with Sid Vicious, touring with the Clash, dating Mick Jones, inspiring ... Zobraziť viac
Známý český historik a popularizátor historie vybral a poutavě napsal nejzajímavější příběhy z české historie od nejstarších dob po současnost. Kniha určená zahraničním turistům a studentům... Zobraziť viac
Several years ago when Keri Smith, bestselling author of Wreck This Journal, discovered cryptic handwritten notations in a worn copy of Walt Whitman’s Leaves of Grass, her interest was piqued. Little did she know at the time that those ... Zobraziť viac
You can never take what you love too seriously and The Periodic Table of Football celebrates this fact. Welcome to The Periodic Table of Football. Instead of hydrogen to helium, here you'll find Pele to Sepp Blatter - 108 elements from the football ... Zobraziť viac
The New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup shows us how to enjoy greater career success and personal fulfilment by finding the work we were born to do, whether within a traditional company or business, or by striking out on our own... Zobraziť viac
If you're in a good place in your life, how do you stay there? If you're in a bad place in your life, how do you get out of it? Here's how...Dr Eddie Murphy knows what makes people tick. His work as a clinical psychologist has given him ... Zobraziť viac
Beethoven is one of the most famous composers. Today he is acclaimed as the apotheosis of Viennese Classicism and trailblazer of Romanticism, and the influence of his works on musical history cannot be overestimated. However, who was the person... Zobraziť viac
