Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan (Lal Ruby)(Pevná vazba)

Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan (Lal Ruby)(Paperback)

Four centuries ago, a Muslim woman ruled an empire. Nur Jahan, daughter of a Persian noble and widow of a subversive official, became the twentieth and most cherished wife of the Emperor Jahangir. Nur ruled the vast Mughal Empire alongside her husband, leading troops into battle, signing imperial

Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan (Lal Ruby)(Pevná vazba)

When it came to hunting, she was a master shot. As a dress designer, few could compare. An ingenious architect, she innovated the use of marble in her parents' mausoleum on the banks of the Yamuna River that inspired her stepson's Taj Mahal. And she was both celebrated and reviled for her political

Empress Cixtisis (Simon Anne)(Pevná vazba)

Under the reign of Queen Aglaia, the people of Suffragette City have lived in peace and harmony. But all is thrown into chaos when the Empress Cixtisis, ruler of neighboring Chinchinia, kidnaps all of the men of Agalaia's queendom in order to castrate and enslave them. Can Aglaia outwit the Empress

Gendered Power - Educated Women of the Meiji Empress' Court (Suzuki Mamiko)(Pevná vazba)

Ruby: The King of Gems

A showstopping survey of the ruby, king of the gems | This is the most ambitious book ever published on ruby, the king of gems. From emperors and empresses, kings and queens, Maharanis to Hollywood royalty, a stunning array of style icons are shown wearing their favourite ruby jewelry, alongside

Death to the Tsar (Nury Fabien)(Pevná vazba)

From the writers behind Armando Iannuci's The Death of Stalin comes another tale of political intrigue and dark comedy in Russia. In Moscow, 1904, political tension is at a high. The Russian Empire is failing and the effects are falling on its people. Hungry and deeply impoverished, the living

The Symmetry of Stars (Myers Alex)(Pevná vazba)

From the author of 2020's astonishing The Story of Silence comes another retelling of a chivalric legend, full of magic, myth and self-discovery. 'Utterly enchanting'Publishers WeeklyBeyond the stars, two gods vie for rule of the world.One stands for Nature - the belief that everything is stamped

Give Them Lala (Kent Lala)(Pevná vazba)

The Vanderpump Rules breakout star and provocateur brings her signature sharp wit to the page with this collection of humorous and brutally honest essays exploring her rocky road to fame, sobriety, and beyond. What does 'Give them Lala' mean? It means giving the truest, most honest version of

Moraland (Mora Sergio)(Pevná vazba)

An astonishing monographic of the work of internationally acclaimed artist Sergio Mora.Sergio Mora (Barcelona, 1975), also known as MAGICOMORA, is an internationally acclaimed painter, illustrator and draftsman. Among many other amazing achievements, he has received a Grammy award, collaborated

The Death of Stalin (Nury Fabien)(Pevná vazba)

The graphic novel that inspired the new Armando Iannucci movie which includes an all-star cast - Steve Buscemi, Simon Russell Beale, Jason Isaacs, Michael Palin, and Jeffrey Tambor. Fear, corruption and treachery abound in this political satire set in the aftermath of Stalin's death in the Soviet

The Architecture of British Seaside Piers (Gray Fred)(Pevná vazba)

Of all the architectural delights of British seaside resorts, the most astonishing and idiosyncratic is the seaside pier. Remarkable visual spectacles, piers are architecturally extraordinary in concept and at times outrageous in execution. They brought together the Victorian genius for

The Emerald Sea (Mead Richelle)(Pevná vazba)

Part three of Richelle Mead's dazzling trilogy of interwoven novels that's The Selection meets Reign. Meet Tamsin, the Glittering Court's hard-angled emerald. Her outsized aspirations make her a fierce competitor, rising to the top of the ranks. But when the ship she boards for the New World is

The Medicine Book (DK)(Pevná vazba)

Learn about astonishing medical breakthroughs and discoveries in The Medicine Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Medicine in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to

The Resurrectionist: The Lost Work of Dr. Spencer Black (Hudspeth E. B.)(Pevná vazba)

An extraordinary biography. A gallery of astonishing work. The legacy of a madman. Philadelphia, the late 1870s. A city of gas lamps, cobblestone streets, and horse-drawn carriages--and home to the controversial surgeon Dr. Spencer Black. The son of a grave robber, young Dr. Black studies at

Favourite Bible Stories (Waterhouse Stephen)(Pevná vazba)

The great stories of the Bible have been treasured for generations. They are astonishing and inspiring tales of people who came to know and believe in God, and the miracles and teachings of Jesus. Most of all, they tell of the love of God. This collection of 30 favourite stories are selected from

The Beauty of Chemistry: Art, Wonder, and Science (Ball Philip)(Pevná vazba)

Images and text capture the astonishing beauty of the chemical processes that create snowflakes, bubbles, flames, and other wonders of nature. Chemistry is not just about microscopic atoms doing inscrutable things; it is the process that makes flowers and galaxies. We rely on it for bread-baking,

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World (Mackinder Adrian)(Pevná vazba)

Discover the astonishing history of modern American entertainment, seen through the yes of a pop-culture icon who lived for nearly 100 years.Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World is not just another biography. It is a journey through twentieth century American history, seen through the life of a

Citizens of the Sea: Wondrous Creatures from the Census of Marine Life (Knowlton Nancy)(Pevná vazba)

National Geographic underwater photographers and the Census of Marine Life capture the astonishing diversity and the most intriguing organisms in the ocean in this riveting book, by marine scientist Nancy Knowlton. As you read lively vignettes about sea creatures' names, defenses, migration,

Roald Dahl Collection (Dahl Roald)(Pevná vazba)

Nine intriguing and astonishing stories by one of the most outstanding storytellers of our time. Stories include: Man from the South, Lamb to the Slaughter, The Landlady, The champion of the World, Galloping Foxley, Mrs Bixby and the Colonel's Coat, The Ratcatcher and The

Imagine A Country - Ideas for a Better Future(Pevná vazba)

Visions of a new future from an astonishing array of Scottish voices - edited by the bestselling author Val McDermid and Jo

Pigs Have Wings (Wodehouse P.G.)(Pevná vazba)

After winning the Fat Pig competition for two years in a row with Empress of Blandings, Lord Emsworth's ascendancy at the Agricultural Show is threathened by Sir Gregory Parsloe's new sow, Queen of

Empress: Queen Victoria and India (Taylor Miles)(Pevná vazba)

An entirely original account of Victoria's relationship with the Raj, which shows how India was central to the Victorian monarchy from as early as 1837 'A widely and deeply researched, elegantly written, and vital portrayal of [Queen Victoria's] place in colonial Indian affairs.'--Journal of Modern

Mark Rothko: The Story of His Life (Matteuzzi Francesco)(Pevná vazba)

This unique portrait of Mark Rothko captures his astonishing use of color as it illustrates the story of his life, career, struggles, and philosophy. Mark Rothko's work is among the most recognizable in modern art history. His huge color-field works enjoy enormous popularity for their luminosity,

The Blazing World: An Illuminated Edition (Cavendish Margaret)(Pevná vazba)

The Blazing World is one of the most fascinating, unusual and astonishing pieces of literature in the English language. Written in 1666 by Margaret Cavendish, the Duchess of Newcastle, the story follows a young woman who is transported to a world of animal-people, becomes their empress, and