Congo Tales: Told by the People of Mbomo (Henket Pieter)(Pevná vazba)

Congo Tales: Told by the People of Mbomo (Henket Pieter)(Pevná vazba)

Launching a new education and conservation project that connects people from different cultures, this dazzling series by renowned photographer Pieter Henket gives ancient folklore a modern-day

Voices of the Windrush Generation: The Real Story Told by the People Themselves (Matthews David)(Pevná vazba)

History of Venice (Bembo Pietro)(Pevná vazba)

Pietro Bembo (1470-1547), a Venetian nobleman, later a cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church, was the most celebrated Latin stylist of his day and was widely admired for his writings in Italian as well. His early dialogue on the subject of love greatly influenced the development of the literary

The Return of Comrade Ricardo Flores Magn (Lomnitz Claudio)(Pevná vazba)

A tale, never before told, of anarchy, cooperation, and betrayal at the margins of the Mexican revolution.In this long-awaited book, Claudio Lomnitz tells a groundbreaking story about the experiences and ideology of American and Mexican revolutionary collaborators of the Mexican anarchist Ricardo

Cats of the Louvre (Matsumoto Taiyo)(Pevná vazba)

A surreal tale of the secret world of the cats of the Louvre, told by Eisner Award winner Taiyo Matsumoto. The world-renowned Louvre museum in Paris contains more than just the most famous works of art in history. At night, within its darkened galleries, an unseen and surreal world comes alive--a

Prague: Belonging in the Modern City (Bryant Chad)(Pevná vazba)

A poignant reflection on alienation and belonging, told through the lives of five remarkable people who struggled against nationalism and intolerance in one of Europe’s most stunning cities.What does it mean to belong somewhere? For many of Prague’s inhabitants, belonging has been linked to the

Tintin in the Congo (Herge)(Pevná vazba)

Pieter Bruegel (Silver Larry)(Pevná vazba)

The exciting rediscovery in Spain of a missing canvas by Pieter Bruegel the Elder (ca. 1525-69) has jolted a revived public awareness of this great Flemish painter. Best known for his amusing depictions of peasants, landscapes, and Bosch-like fantasies, Bruegel also created a wide range of highly

The Ugly Duckling: My Secret Scrapbook Diary (Moerbeek Kees)(Pevná vazba)

An entertaining diary format based on this much-loved fairy tale, told from the perspective of the Ugly Duckling himself. Pop-ups bring the book to life, perfect for engaging early readers. Multi-media illustrations and handwritten text complete the illusion of a real scrapbook

The Lost Child of Chernobyl: A Graphic Novel (Bate Helen)(Pevná vazba)

One April night, people living near Chernobyl see a bright light in the sky...Everyone is told to move out of the forbidden zone around the destroyed nuclear reactor, but two stubborn old ladies, Anna and Klara, refuse to leave. Nine years later, the forest wolves bring a ragged child to their door

Brooklyn: The Once and Future City (Campanella Thomas J.)(Pevná vazba)

An unprecedented history of Brooklyn, told through its places, buildings, and the people who made them, from the early seventeenth century to todayAmerica's most storied urban underdog, Brooklyn has become an internationally recognized brand in recent decades--celebrated and scorned as one of the

Tales of Beedle the Bard (Rowling J.K.)(Pevná vazba)

Beatrix Potter The Complete Tales (Potter Beatrix)(Pevná vazba)

Features stories such as: 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit', 'The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin', 'The Tailor of Gloucester', 'The Tale of Benjamin Bunny', 'The Tale of Two Bad Mice', 'The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle', 'The Tale of The Pie and The Patty-Pan', 'The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher', 'The Story of A Fierce

Kalaallit Nunaat - Land of the People (Hibbert Alex)(Pevná vazba)

The People's Painter: How Ben Shahn Fought for Justice with Art (Levinson Cynthia)(Pevná vazba)

A lyrically told, exquisitely illustrated biography of influential Jewish artist and activist Ben Shahn 'The first thing I can remember,' Ben said, 'I drew.' As an observant child growing up in Lithuania, Ben Shahn yearns to draw everything he sees--and, after seeing his father banished by the

Tales of the Samurai (Mitford A. B.)(Pevná vazba)

An anthology of classic tales focusing on Japanese life before the Meiji

Living Words: A Legacy of Quotes (Roseveare Helen)(Pevná vazba)

Upon returning to the UK after 20 years of gruelling service in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Helen Roseveare began her speaking and writing ministry. In the time available between trips all over the world, she wrote, amongst others, four 'Living' books, the titles of which were derived from

Dippy - The Tale of a Museum Icon (Barrett Paul)(Pevná vazba)

Sapeurs: Ladies & Gentlemen of the Congo (Zaidi Tariq)(Pevná vazba)

British photographer Tariq Zaidi presents a fashion subculture of Kinshasa & Brazzaville: La Sape, Société des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Élégantes (Society of Ambiance-Makers and Elegant People). Its followers are known as Sapeurs ( Sapeuses for women). Most have ordinary day jobs as

Jolly Postman or Other People's Letters (Ahlberg Allan)(Pevná vazba)

The Jolly Postman delivers cards and letters to various fairy-tale characters. He has a letter of apology for the three bears from Goldilocks, a postcard from Jack for the giant, a solicitor's letter on behalf of Little Red Riding-Hood for the wolf who ate grandma, and so

The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin (Potter Beatrix)(Pevná vazba)

The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin is an original classic by Beatrix Potter. Beatrix Potter's famous tale of a naughty squirrel who loses his tail is as popular today as it was when it was first published over 100 years ago. Join Nutkin, his brother Twinkleberry and all his cousins as they make their way

Black Flamingo (Atta Dean)(Pevná vazba)

Fiercely told, this is a powerful coming-of-age story told in verse, from one of the UK's leading poets, Dean Atta. Perfect for fans of Sarah Crossan and Poet

Ronan and the Mermaid: A Tale of Old Ireland (McShane Marianne)(Pevná vazba)

Explorers - Amazing Tales of the World's Greatest Adventurers (Huang Nellie)(Pevná vazba)