Better Than the Movies (Painter Lynn)(Pevná vazba)

Better Than the Movies (Painter Lynn)(Pevná vazba)

In this rom-com about rom-coms, in the spirit of Kasie West and Jenn Bennett, a hopeless romantic teen attempts to secure a happily-ever-after moment with her forever crush, but finds herself reluctantly drawn to the boy next door. Perpetual daydreamer Liz Buxbaum gave her heart to Michael a long

The Do-Over - Lynn Painter

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BETTER THAN THE MOVIES!In this riotous young adult romp for fans of Recommended for You and A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, a teen girl has the worst Valentine's Day ever-only to relive it over and over again.After living through a dumpster fire of a

Betting on You - Lynn Painter

From the New York Times bestselling author of Better than the Movies, this swoon-worthy rom-com in the vein of She's All That and 10 Things I Hate About You follows a teen girl who unwittingly finds herself at the center of a bet while working at a waterpark. When seventeen-year-old Bailey starts a

The Making of Stanley Kubrick's '2001: A Space Odyssey' (Bizony Piers)(Pevná vazba)

Get closer than ever to the movie that changed the movies. This behind-the-scenes spectacular of 2001: A Space Odyssey sheds light on the lead actors, senior production designers, special-effects experts and masterminds of Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke, who together revolutionized science

Marlene Dumas: Myths & Mortals (Dumas Marlene)(Pevná vazba)

The latest from the renowned painter--Marlene Dumas's new works respond more than ever to the uncertainty and sensuality of the painting process itself. Allowing the structure of the canvases and the materiality of the paint greater freedom to inform the development of her compositions, the artist

Factfulness - Ten Reasons We're Wrong About The World - And Why Things Are Better Than You Think (Rosling Hans)(Pevná vazba)

My Rhino is Better Than Yours! (Barnes Bec)(Pevná vazba)

A fabulously funny debut picture

The American Dream: A Cultural History (Samuel Lawrence R.)(Pevná vazba)

There is no better way to understand America than by understanding the cultural history of the American Dream. Rather than just a powerful philosophy or ideology, the Dream is thoroughly woven into the fabric of everyday life, playing a vital role in who we are, what we do, and why we do it. No

Pandemic!: Covid-19 Shakes the World (Žižek Slavoj)(Pevná vazba)

As an unprecedented global pandemic sweeps the planet, who better than the supercharged Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Žižek to uncover its deeper meanings, marvel at its mind-boggling paradoxes and speculate on the profundity of its consequences? We live in a moment when the greatest act

Better Late Than Never (Roby Kimberla Lawson)(Pevná vazba)

In this stunning conclusion to the bestselling Reverend Curtis Black series, Curtis's secret past returns in an unwelcome--but ultimately healing--visit. Rev. Curtis Black is no stranger to scandal. Throughout the decades, he has done much in the public eye, both good and evil. But what most people

Better Nate Than Ever (Federle Tim)(Paperback)

Soon to be a Disney+ Original movie! 'The Nate series by Tim Federle is a wonderful evocation of what it's like to be a theater kid. Highly recommended.' --Lin-Manuel Miranda, star and creator of the musical, Hamilton A New York Times Notable Book of the Year A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the

Shadow of the Conqueror (Brooks Shad M.)(Pevná vazba)

Who better to fight back the darkness of the world than the one responsible for most of it?Daylen, once known as the Great Bastard, the Scourge of Nations, Dayless the Conqueror, has lived in hiding since his presumed death. Burdened by age and tremendous guilt, he thinks his life is coming to an

Woodland Whittling (Benson Peter)(Pevná vazba)

When the stresses of modern life get too much, what could be better than gathering a few simple tools, heading into the woods and literally whittling away a few hours? The gentle art of whittling is a relaxing and absorbing hobby that can be enjoyed almost anywhere from round the campfire to in a

Harryhausen - The Movie Posters (Holliss Richard)(Pevná vazba)

Harryhausen - The Movie Posters showcases the posters from all of Ray's movies, from 1949's Mighty Joe Young, to Clash of the Titans in 1981. There has never been a book published devoted solely to the promotional art associated with the films themselves. Featuring posters from all over the world,

Picturehouse Poems - Poems About the Movies (Various)(Pevná vazba)

Lowry's Lamps (Mayson Richard)(Pevná vazba)

'No need to go to London to become a famous painter. You won't find better lamp-posts there.' British painter Laurence Stephen Lowry (1887-1976) is best known for his depictions of life in busy industrial settings, but there is a great deal more to be read from the detail of his paintings. A

The Little Book of Cats: Purrs of Wisdom (Hippo! Orange)(Pevná vazba)

Time spent with cats is never wasted. Comforting, cuddly, cute... What could be better than the presence of a fabulous feline fur-ball? As well as being totally adorable, cats are fiercely independent, curious and mischievous - and they make wonderful, low-maintenance companions. Research has shown

Marvel Comics #1 80th Anniversary Edition (Burgos Carl)(Pevná vazba)

The book that kicked off the Marvel Universe back in 1939, presented better than ever in glorious hardcover - together with an extensive array of special features Marvel Comics 1 promised action, mystery and adventure, and it delivered The issue's cover star, the original android Human Torch,

Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy (Metaxas Eric)(Pevná vazba)

Who better to face the greatest evil of the 20th century than a humble man of faith?As Adolf Hitler and the Nazis seduced a nation, bullied a continent, and attempted to exterminate the Jews of Europe, a small number of dissidents and saboteurs worked to dismantle the Third Reich from the inside

The Museum of Everything (Perkins Lynne Rae)(Pevná vazba)

Newbery Medalist Lynne Rae Perkins invites readers on an imagination-fueled journey through the living museum that surrounds us all. Luminous, in-the-moment, and full of wonder, The Museum of Everything inspires readers to slow down and appreciate the world. For fans of What Do You Do with an

Home Movie (Summerfield Paddy)(Pevná vazba)

Paddy Summerfield's Home Movie tells the oldest story, the saddest story, a story that includes the story-teller. It is the Fall of Man, falling from innocence into exile, a dark world of claustrophobic interiors, of low life bars and stained streets, of casual fornication in shabby hotel rooms. It

Diana Armfield: A Lyrical Eye (Lambirth Andrew)(Pevná vazba)

A centennial celebration of the contemporary British painter Diana Armfield. Painter Diana Armfield has a highly personal attachment to subject and a subtly distinctive affinity with the rhythms of form and tone. These qualities have made her an important, influential figure in modern British

King's Lynn to Hunstanton - Including the Heacham to Wells Branch (Addison Richard)(Pevná vazba)

The Bippolo Seed and Other Lost Stories (Dr Seuss)(Pevná vazba)

What's better than a lost treasure? Seven lost treasures These rarely seen Dr. Seuss stories were published in magazines in the early 1950s and are finally available in book form. They include 'The Bippolo Seed' (in which a scheming feline leads a duck toward a bad decision), 'The Rabbit, the