Szerző Stephen Leacock
Stephen Butler Leacock (1869-1944) angol származású kanadai közgazdász, író. Szellemes irodalmi paródiái tették világszerte ismerté. A magyar olvasók a hozzá lélekben érezhetően közel álló Karinthy Frigyes átültetései jóvoltából ismerhetik. Ezen a hangoskönyvön…
Welcome to our amazing planet in the latest edition of The World: the definitive guide to every country on Earth. From the shimmering white-sands of Anguilla to Zimbabwe's spectacular national parks; discover where and when to go, top experiences, and…
V této rané práci zaměřil Michel Houellebecq své brilantní analytické schopnosti na dílo H. P. Lovecrafta – kultovního autora hororů z počátku 20. století. Oběma spisovatelům je vlastní temné vidění světa a Houellebecqův vhled do spisovatelského řemesla…
Hugo Award winning editor, and horror legend, Ellen Datlow presents a chilling horror anthology of original short stories exploring the endless terrors of winter solstice traditions across the globe, featuring chillers by Tananarive Due, Stephen Graham…
Spider-Man tangles with Doc Ock, Kraven, and the Green Goblin, while Peter Parker navigates the perils of teen romance in the second half of Lee and Ditko’s Amazing Spider-Man magnum opus. This volume in the Eisner-Award winning series sources the highest…
Stephen Wilkes’s extraordinary panoramas depict famous landmarks from dawn to dusk. He captures thousands of single exposures, editing and blending them into one composition that shows the passage of time. With details highlighting the individual stories,…
V tomhle světě se už od středověku zvířata domáhají a domohla svých práv, protože prokázala stejnou inteligenci a city jako lidé. Komiksů s antropomorfními zvířaty je hodně, ale těch, ve kterých taková zvířata nejen žijí promíšeně s lidmi, ale kde se…
Patrně nejznámější soubor črt, povídek a literárních parodií kanadského humoristy Stephena Leacocka si během pětačtyřiceti let, jež uplynula od jeho prvního českého vydání, získal tisíce nadšených čtenářů a jeho opakované reedice jsou nejvýstižnějším…
Addresses the nature of space and time, the role of God in creation, the history and future of the universe. This book guides nonscientists in the search for the tantalizing secrets at the heart of time and space.
From the rule-breaking authors of international bestsellers Freakonomics and Superfreakonomics, this is the ultimate guide to how to Think Like a FreakThe Freakonomics books have come to stand for something:…
Why don't flight attendants get tipped? If you were a terrorist, how would you attack? And why does KFC always run out of fried chicken? Over the past decade, the blogs of Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner have entertained us and changed…
The ultimate guide to the infinite variety of the science fiction multiverse. What links Stingray to Space: 1999? Which superstar director had a hand in *batteries not included? Who was Pierre Boulle and how did he spawn one of Hollywood’s greatest franchises?…
Reveals secrets how to challenge conventional wisdom, unravel life's secret codes and think differently - that is, think like a Freak.
A complex and contradictory man, design apostle Terence Conran's influence is everywhere in modern Britain. This is the story of an authentic creative genius: an often unhappy man who always made Britain a more cheerful place. This extraordinary book,…
This beautiful book provides a complete guide to printing with rubber stamps. Beginning with a foreword by the artist Rob Ryan and a short history of rubber stamping, it then explains the technical basics: how to cut your stamp, mask prints, make your…
Henry Moore (1898-1986), known as the "Picasso of Sculpture", is regarded as one of the most important sculptors of the twentieth century and the epitome of the modern artist. This volume presents Moore as the dominant personality of modern…
What does the future of work look like? This book charts, explains and analyses the past five years which have rewritten much of what we thought we knew about employment and how workplaces respond to pressure. It also outlines what hasn t changed and…
Lonely Planet Best of China is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the Forbidden City in Beijing, marvel at the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, or wander around the…
A new edition of Campbell and Cole's acclaimed survey of Italian Renaissance art, updated to reflect the very latest scholarship and contemporary restorations.
Lonely Planet China is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Try dumplings in Beijing, visit the Great Wall or cruise down the Yangzi River; all with your trusted travel…
From the bestselling author of the Spider Shepherd thrillers, this is Stephen Leather's breakthrough thriller: when a man loses his wife and his last living daughter he wants justice, and he wants revenge . . .
Working undercover is all about trust - getting the target to trust you and then betraying them in order to bring them to justice. But what do you do when you believe an undercover cop has crossed the line and aligned herself with the international drugs…
An anthology of turbulent tales edited by Stephen King and Bev Vincent. This exciting new collection, perfect for airport and aeroplane reading, includes an original introduction and story notes for each story by Stephen King, and brand new stories from…
The 15th thriller in the Spider Shepherd series promises even more unputdownable action from the Sunday Times bestseller Stephen Leather.
Lonely Planet Tibet is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hike around sacred Mt Kailash, join pilgrims at the Jokhang, Tibet's holiest sanctum, or view Mt Everest unobstruc