Joan, Lady of Wales: Power and Politics of King John's Daughter (Messer Danna R.)(Pevná vazba)

Joan, Lady of Wales: Power and Politics of King John's Daughter (Messer Danna R.)(Pevná vazba)

This is the first book to ever be written on Joan, Lady of Wales, the first woman to be designated with such a title. Her role a political diplomat in early 13th century Anglo-Welsh relations was instrumental.The history of women in medieval Wales before the English conquest of 1282 is one largely

Daughter of a Daughter of a Queen (Bird Sarah)(Pevná vazba)

'You'll be swept away by the passion and power of this remarkable, trailblazing woman who risked everything to follow her own heart.' - Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author'An epic page-turner.' - Christina Baker Kline 'Bird's fast-paced, action-packed story is a bittersweet

The Politics of Freedom of Information: How and Why Governments Pass Laws That Threaten Their Power (Worthy Ben)(Pevná vazba)

The Tribe: The Inside Story of Irish Power and Influence in Us Politics (Perry Caitriona)(Pevná vazba)

Lost Tramways of Wales: Swansea and Mumbles (Waller Peter)(Pevná vazba)

First Lady: An unputdownable thriller of politics and power (Dobbs Michael)(Paperback / softback)

A brilliantly incisive and witty novel of power and ambition in Westminster, from the author of the No. 1 bestseller that inspired the hit Netflix series House of

Welsh Fairytales: Sixteen Mysterious Myths and Legends from the Hills and Valleys of Wales (Wilson Philip)(Pevná vazba)

The traditional stories of Wales conjure up a world of adventure and chivalry. Knights and princesses, kings and bards, and the little people who can make the impossible happen - these are just a few of the characters in the stories featured in this book. Drawing on ancient traditions, handed down

Widows: Poverty, Power and Politics (Andrews Maggie)(Pevná vazba)

The unlikely history of women's empowerment through widowhood Historically seen as figures of pity and foreboding - poverty stricken receivers of charity, tragic figures dressed in black and even sometimes sexually voracious predators or witches - widows have been subject to powerful stereotypes

Worth Dying For - The Power and Politics of Flags (Marshall Tim)(Pevná vazba)

An enlightening popular account of the symbolism that drives global

Return of the King (Tolkien J. R. R.)(Pevná vazba)

The Return of the King is the third part of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic adventure, The Lord of the

Joan - Beauty, Rebel, Muse: The Remarkable Life of Joan Leigh Fermor (Fenwick Simon)(Pevná vazba)

The first biography of Joan Leigh Fermor, society beauty, professional photographer and

Twilight of the Merkel Era: Power and Politics in Germany After the 2017 Bundestag Election (Langenbacher Eric)(Pevná vazba)

Pocket Bios: Joan of Arc (Berenger Al)(Pevná vazba)

A colorfully illustrated, pocket-size picture book biography of martyr and Roman Catholic saint, Joan of Arc.Joan of Arc was a teenager known for her instrumental role in the Hundred Years' War between the rulers of France and England. Guided by religious visions, she fearlessly helped King Charles

Sleeping Beauty (Haworth Katie)(Pevná vazba)

When a king and queen ask the fairies of their kingdom to bless their baby daughter, one is not invited. She curses the girl, who must sleep for 100 years until woken by a

Okapi Tale (Kramer Jacob)(Pevná vazba)

Noodlephant and her friends are back, this time with a tale of power, politics, private property, and of

The Little Book of Wales (Lawson Jones Mark)(Pevná vazba)

'The Little Book of Wales' is an intriguing, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of places, people and history in Wales. Here we find out about the country's most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters and literally hundreds of wacky facts (plus some

Crumb's World (Crumb Robert)(Pevná vazba)

R. Crumb's obsessions--from sex to the Bible, music, politics, and the vicissitudes and obscenities of daily life--are chronicled in this comprehensive book of work by the illustrious American comic artist. Instrumental in the formation of the underground comics scene in San Francisco during the

Reason and Politics: The Nature of Political Phenomena (Blitz Mark)(Pevná vazba)

Reason and Politics explores the central phenomena of political life and, therefore, of human affairs in general.Amidst the seemingly endless books on more and more narrowly specialized topics within politics, Mark Blitz offers something very different in this book. Reason and Politics: The Nature

Twilight of Democracy - The Failure of Politics and the Parting of Friends (Applebaum Anne)(Pevná vazba)

Green Lantern by Geoff Johns Omnibus Vol. 2 (Johns Geoff)(Pevná vazba)

Best-selling writer and Chief Creative Officer of DC Comics, Geoff Johns revitalized the Green Lantern franchise in his decade long run beginning with GREEN LANTERN: REBIRTH and culminating with WRATH OF THE FIRST LANTERN. Blackest Night is here as the dead rise across the cosmos Hal Jordan and

The Half-Orphan's Handbook (Smith Joan F.)(Pevná vazba)

For fans of John Green and Emily X.R. Pan, The Half-Orphan's Handbook is a coming-of-age story and an empathetic, authentic exploration of grief with a sharp sense of humor and a big heart. It's been three months since Lila lost her father to suicide. Since then, she's learned to protect herself

Edward I and Wales, 1254-1307 (Pilling David)(Pevná vazba)

The late 13th century witnessed the conquest of Wales after two hundred years of conflict between Welsh princes and the English crown. In 1282 Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, the only native Prince of Wales to be formally acknowledged by a King of England, was slain by English forces. His brother Dafydd

The cultural politics of contemporary Hollywood film: Power, culture, and society (Beasley Chris)(Pevná vazba)

Using an innovative syncretic 'cultural politics' approach drawing on political theory, film studies and sociology, this book unpacks how political myths about states, citizens, community, intimate life and social criticism operate in Hollywood

Jesus and the Politics of Roman Palestine (Horsley Richard A.)(Pevná vazba)

In Jesus and the Politics of Roman Palestine, Richard A. Horsley offers one of the most comprehensive critical analyses of Jesus of Nazareth�s mission and how he became a significant historical figure. In his study Horsley brings a fuller historical knowledge of the context and implications of