Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions (Abbott Edwin Abbott)(Paperback)

Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions (Abbott Edwin Abbott)(Paperback)

In 1884, Edwin Abbott Abbott wrote a mathematical adventure set in a two-dimensional plane world, populated by a hierarchical society of regular geometrical figures-who think and speak and have all too human emotions. Since then Flatland has fascinated generations of readers, becoming a perennial

Flatland: A Romance in Many Dimensions (Abbott Edwin A.)(Paperback)

A 'romance of many dimensions' that has fascinated generations of readers with its clever blend of social satire and mathematical theory, the Penguin Classics edition of Edwin A. Abbott's Flatland introduction by Alan Lightman. A work that continues to pose provocative questions about perception

Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions (Abbott Edwin A.)(Paperback)

How would a creature limited to two dimensions be able to grasp the possibility of a third? Edwin A. Abbott's droll and delightful 'romance of many dimensions' explores this conundrum in the experiences of his protagonist, A Square, whose linear world is invaded by an emissary Sphere bringing the

Flatland (Abbott Edwin)(Paperback / softback)

Fairyland: A Memoir of My Father (Abbott Alysia)(Paperback)

In this vibrant memoir, Alysia Abbott recounts growing up in 1970s San Francisco with Steve Abbott, a gay, single father during an era when that was rare. Reconstructing their time together from a remarkable cache of Steve's writings, Alysia gives us an unforgettable portrait of a tumultuous,

Abbott and Costello: Volume 2 (Abbott Bud)(MP3 CD)

Abbott and Costello were an American comedy duo composed of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, whose work on radio and in film and television made them the most popular comedy team of the 1940s and early 1950s. The show mixed comedy with musical interludes and special guests. This volume contains

Nero (Abbott Jacob)(Paperback)

Nero: Makers of History Written by Jacob Abbott--updated for younger readers Foreword by Ben House Nero The name is both a shame and a shudder. In his life we are presented with an astonishing picture of human greed, cunning, and selfishness at its worst. And thanks to his prominent position,

Berenice Abbott: Aperture Masters of Photography (Abbott Berenice)(Pevná vazba)

In this redesigned and expanded version of a classic Aperture book, the work of Berenice Abbott (1898-1991) is introduced by historian Julia Van Haaften, and includes new, image-by-image commentary and a chronology of this artist's life. An innovative documentary photographer, Abbott pioneered the

Chaos of Disciplines (Abbott Andrew)(Paperback)

In this vital new study, Andrew Abbott presents a fresh and daring analysis of the evolution and development of the social sciences. Chaos of Disciplines reconsiders how knowledge actually changes and advances. Challenging the accepted belief that social sciences are in a perpetual state of

Abbas Kiarostami and Film-Philosophy (Abbott Mathew)(Paperback)

Mathew Abbott presents a powerful new film-philosophy through the cinema of Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami. Mathew Abbott argues that Kiarostami's films carry out cinematic thinking: they do not just illustrate pre-existing philosophical ideas, but do real philosophical work. Crossing the divide

Three Beths (Abbott Jeff)(Paperback / softback)

From multi-million-selling writer Jeff Abbott, author of Panic and Blame, comes an intense and gripping new psychological thriller about a daughter's desperate search for her mother - when she discovers two other women with the same name are also

Turnout (Abbott Megan)(Paperback)

The Song Is You (Abbott Megan)(Paperback)

From Edgar(R) -nominated novelist Megan Abbott, who makes 'devotees of Cain and Chandler fall down and beg for mercy' (The Hollywood Reporter), The Song Is You imagines a thrilling conclusion to the still unsolved since 1949 Black Dahlia murder case. On October 7, 1949, dark-haired starlet Jean

Methods of Discovery: Heuristics for the Social Sciences (Abbott Andrew)(Paperback)

Abbott helps social science students discover what questions to ask. This exciting book is not about habits and the mechanics of doing social science research, but about habits of thinking that enable students to use those mechanics in new ways, by coming up with new ideas and combining them more

Plochozemí - Chrudoš Valoušek, Edwin Abbott

Plochozemí není jen nejoblíbenějším literárním dílem dr. Sheldona Coopera, geniálního hrdiny populárního sitcomu Teorie velkého třesku, ale také jedním z klasických textů sci-fi a fantasy, který se svým věhlasem řadí vedle Gulliverových cest nebo Alenky v říši divů

Perioperative Practice: Case Book (Abbott)(Paperback)

Primer of Greek Grammar (Mansfield E. D.)(Paperback)

Abbott and Mansfield's primer, first published in the nineteenth century and many times reprinted, remains one of the best introductions to Greek grammar. This is the latest edition, containing both accidence and

Kill Me Again (Abbott Rachel)(Paperback / softback)

Hurricane in my Head (Abbott Matt)(Paperback / softback)

Episode (Abbott Stan L.)(Paperback / softback)

Stranger Child (Abbott Rachel)(Paperback)

One Dark Secret. One act of revenge. When Emma Joseph met her husband David, he was a man shattered by grief. His first wife had been killed outright when her car veered off the road. Just as tragically, their six-year-old daughter mysteriously vanished from the scene of the accident. Now, six

Run (Abbott Jeff)(Paperback / softback)

The latest fast-moving thriller by the author of the bestselling

Berenice Abbott: Paris Portraits 1925-1930 (Abbott Berenice)(Pevná vazba)

The photographs that launched Abbott's career: portraits of artists and writers in prewar Paris, from Jean Cocteau to James JoyceThis is one in a series of books to be published by Steidl that will explore Berenice Abbott's oeuvre. Abbott began her photographic career in Paris in 1925, taking

Dům na útesu - Rachel Abbottová

Mark a Evie spolu prožili divoký románek. Po nenadálém úmrtí Markovy první manželky mu Evie pomohla postavit se opět na nohy. Markova sestra Cleo ví, že by mu nový vztah měla přát, vůči Evii je ovšem značně nedůvěřivá… Když Evii začne doma potkávat jeden úraz za