The Flow: Journey to the Spirit of Surfing (Baur Dominik)(Pevná vazba)

The Flow: Journey to the Spirit of Surfing (Baur Dominik)(Pevná vazba)

“Flow describes the feeling of a blissful mental state of complete absorption in an activity that happens as if by itself.” Join us on an adventurous road trip to the best surf spots in Europe along the Atlantic coast, which is also a trip in search of the soul of surfing in which you will meet

The History of Surfing (Warshaw Matt)(Pevná vazba)

From respected surfing authority Matt Warshaw, The History of Surfing presents a breathtaking and complete look at the history and culture of the sport. 'Meticulously researched, smartly written, beautifully laid out ... required reading.'--Outside Magazine Matt Warshaw knows more about surfing

Berlin: Portrait of a City (Taschen)(Pevná vazba)

The spirit of Berlin: A photographic journey into the city s history Berlin has survived two world wars, was divided by a wall during the Cold War, and after the fall of the wall was reunited. The city emerged as a center of European power and culture. From 1860 to the present day, this book

Surfing and the Philosophy of Sport (Brennan Daniel)(Pevná vazba)

Surfing and the Philosophy of Sport uses the insights gained through an analysis of the sport of surfing to explore key questions and discourses within the philosophy of sport. As surfing has been practiced dynamically, since its beginnings as a traditional Polynesian pursuit to its current status

The Electric Hotel (Smith Dominic)(Pevná vazba)

A sweeping work of historical fiction from the New York Times-bestselling author Dominic Smith, The Electric Hotel is a spellbinding story of art and love.For more than thirty years, Claude Ballard has been living at the Hollywood Knickerbocker Hotel. A French pioneer of silent films who started

Asha and the Spirit Bird (Bilan Jasbinder)(Pevná vazba)

Winner of the 2019 Costa Children's Book Award In contemporary India, 12-year-old Asha will journey across the dangerous Himalayas to find her missing father and save her family's home -- guided by a mythical bird and a green-eyed tiger who she believes to be the spirits of her ancestors. This is

50 Adventures in the 50 States (Siber Kate)(Pevná vazba)

Be brave and set your spirit free on an exciting journey across the U.S. of A, taking in 50 incredible adventures From the award-winning author of National Parks of the USA, Kate Siber, this stunning book showcases an amazing adventure activity to try in every single state. 50 Adventures in the

The Barcelona Album: Unretouched sensuality - Photographs by Daniel Bauer (Bauer Daniel)(Pevná vazba)

Swiss photographer DANIEL BAUER showcases his photographic work with the beautiful young women of the magic city of Barcelona. Often provocative, always intense, sexy and emotional fine art nudes that show the female beauty of authentic, self confident and modern women. During the last 5 years

Spirit: The Art of Robert Bissell (Burke Zoe)(Pevná vazba)

The Spirit of Flight Journal (Peter Pauper Press Inc)(Pevná vazba)

The Holy Spirit (Allison Gregg)(Pevná vazba)

This book studies the Holy Spirit through the lens of both biblical and systematic theology. It provides a comprehensive look at the third person of the Trinity as revealed by Scripture, focusing on eight central themes and

The Story of the Universe - A Journey Through Space and Time (Rooney Anne)(Pevná vazba)

Surfing. 1778-Today (Heimann Jim)(Pevná vazba)

This tome is the most comprehensive visual history of surfing to date, 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

Surfing. 1778-Today (Heimann Jim)(Pevná vazba)

This platinum tome is the most comprehensive visual history of surfing to date, marking a major cultural event as much as a publication. Following three and a half years of meticulous research, it brings together more than 900 images to chart the evolution of surfing as a sport, a lifestyle, and a

Peak Libido: Sex, Ecology, and the Collapse of Desire (Pettman Dominic)(Pevná vazba)

What is the carbon footprint of your libido? In this highly original book, Dominic Pettman examines the mutual influence and impact of human desire and ecological crisis. His account is premised on a simple but startling observation: the decline of libido among the world's population, the loss of

Cultural Topographies of the New Berlin (Bauer Karin)(Pevná vazba)

Since Unification and the end of the Cold War, Berlin has witnessed a series of uncommonly intense social, political, and cultural transformations. While positioning itself as a creative center populated by young and cosmopolitan global citizens, the 'New Berlin' is at the same time a rich site of

A Door in the Earth (Waldman Amy)(Pevná vazba)

From the author of the national bestseller The Submission comes the journey of a young Afghan-American woman trapped between her ideals and the complicated truth in this 'penetrating' (O, Oprah Magazine), 'stealthily suspenseful,' (Booklist, starred review), 'breathtaking and achingly nuanced'

Spirit of Cricket: Reflections on Play and Life (Brearley Mike)(Pevná vazba)

Ex-England cricket captain Mike Brearley examines the 'Spirit of Cricket' and how the notion of a 'good spirit' can be applied more broadly than simply in cricket or

A Bird a Day (Couzens Dominic)(Pevná vazba)

From the promiscuous Fairywren of Australia, who gives petals to his mistresses, to the singing instructions of the female Northern Cardinal in North America, this is a delightful dip-in-and-out book for any nature lover. The beauty and fascination of birds is unrivaled. Every day of the year,

Against Flow: Video Games and the Flowing Subject (Soderman Braxton)(Pevná vazba)

A critical discussion of the experience and theory of flow (as conceptualized by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi) in video games. Flow--as conceptualized by the psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi--describes an experience of 'being in the zone,' of intense absorption in an activity. It is a central

The Journey Within: Exploring the Path of Bhakti (Swami Radhanath)(Pevná vazba)

With illuminating references to Western religions and ideologies, The Journey Within invites readers from all backgrounds to discover the simple truths that unite us. The mysteries of the soul have evaded mystics, sages, and gurus for centuries. Humanity has long yearned to discover the answer to

The Ethics in Literature (Rainsford Dominic)(Pevná vazba)

The question of ethics has dominated recent developments within the humanities. This volume brings together the most recent theories of ethics and reading and applies them to a wide variety of literary texts. Ethical and literary issues explored by the contributors include biography, sensibility,

The House Party (Tinniswood Adrian)(Pevná vazba)

A delightful journey through the glamorous story of the English country house party by the bestselling historian. Croquet. Parlour games. Cocktails. Welcome to a glorious journey through the golden age of the country house party and you are invited. Our host, celebrated historian Adrian

An Illustrated Treasury of Swedish Folk and Fairy Tales (Bauer John)(Pevná vazba)

A centenary gift edition of the bestselling Swedish folk tales anthology by John Bauer, whose artwork has inspired Jim Henson, Frank Oz and Neil Gaiman. A new centenary gift edition of the much-loved collection of folk and fairy tales from Sweden, illustrated by acclaimed artist John Bauer. From