Madeline and the Old House in Paris (Marciano John Bemelmans)(Pevná vazba)

Madeline and the Old House in Paris (Marciano John Bemelmans)(Pevná vazba)

To the ghost, Madeline said 'Pooh-pooh.' Madeline and her favorite companion in mischief, Pepito, embark on their wildest adventure yet. When ghostly moans lead them to the attic of the old house in Paris, they discover Felix de La Morte, who has lingered there for hundreds of years, waiting for

Madeline and the Bad Hat (Bemelmans Ludwig)(Pevná vazba)

'In an old house in Paristhat was covered with vineslived twelve little girlsin two straight linesthe smallest one was Madeline.' Nothing frightens Madeline--not tigers, not even mice. With its endearing, courageous heroine, cheerful humor, and wonderful, whimsical drawings of Paris, the Madeline

Madeline (Bemelmans Ludwig)(Paperback)

'In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines the smallest one was Madeline.' Nothing frightens Madeline--not tigers, not even mice. With its endearing, courageous heroine, cheerful humor, and wonderful, whimsical drawings of Paris, the

Madeline's Christmas (Bemelmans Ludwig)(Paperback)

'In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines the smallest one was Madeline.' Nothing frightens Madeline--not tigers, not even mice. With its endearing, courageous heroine, cheerful humor, and wonderful, whimsical drawings of Paris, the

Madeline In London (Bemelmans Ludwig)(Paperback / softback)

'In an old house in Paris that was covered in vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines...' Pepito lives next door to Madeline and her friends. When he moves to London, he pines for the twelve little girls terribly. So Miss Clavel and her charges pay him a visit in London...and come

Ludwig Bemelmans: The Illustrators (Blake Quentin)(Pevná vazba)

Recognized most widely as the creator and illustrator of the beloved children's classic Madeline, Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1962) also wrote and illustrated a number of other children's books, novels, short stories, and travel books. His illustrations were frequently featured on the cover of the New

Old Ireland in Colour 2 (Breslin John)(Pevná vazba)

In Old Ireland in Colour 2, the much-anticipated sequel to their beloved bestseller, John Breslin and Sarah-Anne Buckley have dug even deeper into Ireland's historical archives to uncover captivating photographic gems to bring to life using a unique blend of cutting-edge technology, historical

Peter's Old House (Beskow Elsa)(Pevná vazba)

At the end of a street, in a little village, is Peter's old house. Peter helps everyone: mending clocks, building toy boats, and telling stories. But he is too poor to fix his falling down house. Who will help Peter when he needs them most? This is a delightful story for young children about

The Edwardians and Their Houses: The New Life of Old England (Brittain-Catlin Timothy)(Pevná vazba)

The Hangman's House (Tompa Andrea)(Pevná vazba)

Set in the 1970s and '80s, The Hangman's House narrates the life and times of a Hungarian family in Romania. Those were extraordinary times of oppression, poverty and hopelessness, and Andrea Tompa's latest novel depicts everyday life under the brutal communist dictatorship of Nicolae Ceaușescu,

Findus Rules the Roost (Nordqvist Sven)(Pevná vazba)

Old man Pettson has ten hens in his hen house. Findus the cat often teases them and plays chase with them around the yard. The chickens are Findus' best friends, second only to Pettson. But one day, Pettson brings home a rooster. The rooster is loud, and does not want Findus to play with the hens

Madeline Board Book (Bemelmans Ludwig)(Board Books)

Rediscover Madeline, now available in board book format The story of twelve little girls in two straight lines, the smallest one being Madeline, has delighted children for more than seventy years. Now the beloved Caldecott Honor Book is available in sturdy board book format and a reduced size

Old Man's Guide to Health and Longer Life (Hill John)(Pevná vazba)

Writing in an age when the majority of men didn't live to see their fiftieth birthday, John Hill provides practical dvice on diet, exercise and lifestyle, including sleep and emotional health. Full of genuinely good advice, the book offers sage insights as well as ridiculous regimes - making it a

Iris Trilogy: Memoirs of Iris Murdoch (Bayley John)(Pevná vazba)

All three books (Iris, Iris and the Friends, and Widower's House) are now available in a single edition, told by the person who knew her best, with gentle humour - at times unbearably moving - in Bayley's portrayal of a remarkable

Maintaining and Repairing Old Houses: A Guide to Conservation, Sustainability and Economy (Claxton Bevis)(Pevná vazba)

John Galliano for Dior (Fairer Robert)(Pevná vazba)

John Galliano's creations for the House of Dior have entered fashion history and are widely recognized as some of the most breathtaking and imaginative collections ever created. John Galliano for Dior is dedicated to showcasing these unforgettable designs, which have become collectors' items and

Rules of the Ruff (Lang Heidi)(Pevná vazba)

Twelve-year-old Jessie is in for a long summer at her aunt and uncle's house. Her cousin Ann has a snotty new best friend, which leaves Jessie all alone. But Jessie is industrious, and--not content with being ignored all summer--she convinces Wes, a grouchy neighborhood dog walker, to take her on

Rocky Marciano: The Brockton Blockbuster (Jarrett John)(Pevná vazba)

Say hello to the world's only undefeated heavyweight champion, a guy called Rocky Marciano, who defied physical limitations - 'He's too small, too short, too light, too old.' Hard-hitting Marciano blasted his way to 49 wins, 43 inside the distance. His mantra was, `If you want to live a full life,

Parisian Gentleman Compact (Jacomet Hugo)(Pevná vazba)

Home of haute couture and the world's leading fashion houses, Paris and its inhabitants represent sophistication and refinement to the rest of the world. Debonair Parisian men continue to participate in a centuries-long tradition of sartorial craftsmanship and quality.In its newly accessible

My First Summer in the Sierra (Muir John)(Pevná vazba)

John Muir's beloved adventure in the Sierra reissued to entertain, encourage, and inspire contemporary naturalists.Considered one of the patron saints of twentieth-century environmental activity, John Muir's appeal to modern readers is that he not only explored the American West but also fought for

The Complete Visual Guide to Building a House (Carroll John)(Pevná vazba)

Today's most comprehensive course in residential construction. The Complete Visual Guide to Building a House not only lives up to its name, but the detailed illustrations put this reference in a league of its own. It's your single source for reliable instruction in building a house from foundation

Old Houses Made New (Mola Francesc Zamora)(Pevná vazba)

A multitude of photographs and architectural drawings illustrate the rehabilitation process of over 30 projects, from concept to construction. Text in English, German and

Genesis (Goldingay John)(Pevná vazba)

Highly regarded Old Testament scholar John Goldingay offers a substantive and useful commentary on the book of Genesis that is both critically engaged and sensitive to the theological contributions of the text.This volume, the first in a new series on the Pentateuch, complements the successful

Optimal Transport: Old and New (Villani Cdric)(Pevná vazba)

At the close of the 1980s, the independent contributions of Yann Brenier, Mike Cullen and John Mather launched a revolution in the venerable field of optimal transport founded by G. PhD students or researchers can read the entire book without any prior knowledge of the