From Journey's End to the Dam Busters: The Life of R.C. Sherriff, Playwright of the Trenches (Wales Roland)(Pevná vazba)

From Journey's End to the Dam Busters: The Life of R.C. Sherriff, Playwright of the Trenches (Wales Roland)(Pevná vazba)

Kingston playwright R.C. Sherriff came to fame with his First World War drama Journey's End, which was based on his own experiences as a young officer on the Western Front. Its success made him a household name and opened the door to a highly lucrative career as a novelist, playwright and

Journey's End (Sherriff R. C.)(Paperback)

Casting: 10 m / Scenery: Interior The greatest of all English war plays, Journey's End shows the effect of war on a group of young officers. The play is a tragic and moving piece for advanced

Journey's End (Sherriff R.C)(Pevná vazba)

The 'Heinemann Plays' series offers contemporary drama and classic plays in durable classroom editions. Many have large casts and an equal mix of boy and girl parts. This play deals with the horror and futility of trench warfare, as Captain Stanhope and his officers await attack in their

Journey's End (Sherriff R. C.)(Paperback / softback)

Set in the First World War, this book concerns a group of British officers on the front line and opens in a dugout in the trenches in France. Raleigh, a new eighteen-year-old officer fresh out of English public school, joins the besieged company of his friend and cricketing hero Stanhope, and finds

American Disruptor: The Scandalous Life of Leland Stanford (de Wolk Roland)(Pevná vazba)

American Disruptor is the untold story of Leland Stanford - from his birth in a backwoods bar to the founding of the world-class university that became and remains the nucleus of Silicon Valley. The life of this robber baron, politician, and historic influencer is the astonishing tale of how one

Endless Apocalypse Short Stories (Mussgnug Florian)(Pevná vazba)

Stories of the end of civilized life have always fascinated us, from the mythological world endings, Armageddon to Ragnorok, to the flood stories of across the Ancient world. They make us wonder what we would do if all around us came to an end: no transport, no fuel, no communications: a retreat

The Half-God of Rainfall (Ellams Inua)(Pevná vazba)

From the award-winning poet and playwright behind Barber Shop Chronicles, The Half-God of Rainfall is an epic story and a lyrical exploration of pride, power and female revenge. There is something about Demi. When this boy is angry, rain clouds gather. When he cries, rivers burst their banks and

Journey's End (Cox Josephine)(Paperback / softback)

Following the fortunes of some of the much-loved characters from her bestseller 'The Journey', Josephine Cox's powerful novel spans continents, decades and generations of one

Harpy (Hunter Megan)(Pevná vazba)

From the acclaimed author of The End We Start From, The Harpy is the story of a marriage, an affair, and a very particular kind of

The Sorrows of Work (The School of Life)(Pevná vazba)

Work can be a route to creativity, excitement and purpose. Nevertheless, many of us also end up at points confused, discouraged and beaten by our work.The temptation is to blame ourselves narrowly - and to feel privately ashamed and guilty. However, as this book lucidly explains, there are a range

The Little Book of Welsh Landmarks (Rees Mark)(Pevná vazba)

From the snowy peaks of Snowdonia to the glorious Wales Coastal Path, this compelling compendium is a fact-filled journey through Wales' most iconic landmarks and popular tourist attractions.Experience the country's immense history, from the breathtaking World Heritage Sites to the UK's first Area

Hills of Wales, The (Perrin Jim)(Pevná vazba)

The Storm Before the Storm: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic (Duncan Mike)(Pevná vazba)

The creator of the award-winning podcast series The History of Rome and Revolutions brings to life the bloody battles, political machinations, and human drama that set the stage for the fall of the Roman Republic. The Roman Republic was one of the most remarkable achievements in the history of

Start at the End - How Reverse-Engineering Can Lead to Success (Bigham Dan)(Pevná vazba)

Explains the power of applying reverse-engineering to all areas of your life, from a cycling champion who has proven its

Scripted Journeys: Authenticity in Hypermediated Tourism (Nuenen Tom)(Pevná vazba)

The ubiquity of computation in daily life has had decisive influence on the imaginative aspects of tourism. Online knowledge of the world is readily available through mapping services, social media, travel blogs, and online reviews. From booking and Googling, to posting and reminiscing: all stages

The Life of William Faulkner, 2: This Alarming Paradox, 1935-1962 (Rollyson Carl)(Pevná vazba)

By the end of volume 1 of The Life of William Faulkner ('A filling, satisfying feast for Faulkner aficianados'-- Kirkus), the young Faulkner had gone from an unpromising, self-mythologizing bohemian to the author of some of the most innovative and enduring literature of the century, including The

Triumph Tr: From Beginning to End (Warrington Kevin)(Pevná vazba)

Beginning with the arrival of the company founder from Germany, this book tells the story of the early years, the rescue of the brand name by the Standard Motor Company following the Second World War and the inspired idea to use the Triumph name on a new sports car - the TR. The Triumph TR cars

The Western Front: A History of the Great War, 1914-1918 (Lloyd Nick)(Pevná vazba)

The Western Front evokes images of mud-spattered men in waterlogged trenches, shielded from artillery blasts and machine-gun fire by a few feet of dirt. This iconic setting was the most critical arena of the Great War, a 400-mile combat zone stretching from Belgium to Switzerland where more than

Life of Monsieur de Moliere (Bulgakov Mikhail Afanasevich)(Paperback / softback)

Charts the life of the French playwright - Moliere - from humble beginnings to later theatrical triumphs and political

Legendary Quests: Mythological Journeys and Heroic Adventures, from the Voyages of Odysseus to the Hunt for the Holy Grail (Steele Philip)(Pevná vazba)

Showboat: The Life of Kobe Bryant (Lazenby Roland)(Paperback)

The definitive portrait of Kobe Bryant, from the author of Michael Jordan. 'Lazenby's detailed research and fantastic writing paint a complex, engaging picture of one of the NBA's greats' (Kurt Helin, NBC Sports). Eighteen-time All-Star, scorer of 81 points in a single game, MVP, and one of the

Divestitures and Spin-Offs: Lessons Learned in the Trenches of the World's Largest M&A Deals (Joy Joseph)(Pevná vazba)

Examines the entire life cycle of a divestitureFocuses on modern divestitures and separation strategies and techniquesProvides a mix of theory and real-life case studies along with the tools and templates covering how to address unique complexities that may

London, Burning - 'Richly pleasurable' Observer (Quinn Anthony)(Pevná vazba)

A funny, dark and moving novel about London, the end of the 1970s, and the end of an era, from the masterful author of Curtain Call, Freya and Our Friends in

Love In The Time Of Cholera (Marquez Gabriel Garcia)(Pevná vazba)

There are novels, like journeys, which you never want to end: this is one of them. LOVE IN THE TIME OF CHOLERA is one of the most uplifting romances of our times. ' Publication is timed to tie in with the launch of Marquez' new novel, NEWS OF A KIDNAPPING, by Jonathan Cape on 3