Resonant Recoveries: French Music and Trauma Between the World Wars (Rogers Jillian C.)(Pevná vazba)

Resonant Recoveries: French Music and Trauma Between the World Wars (Rogers Jillian C.)(Pevná vazba)

Coping with trauma and the losses of World War I was a central concern for French musicians in the interwar period. Almost all of them were deeply affected by the war as they fought in the trenches, worked in military hospitals, or mourned a friend or relative who had been wounded, killed, ortaken

Tender is the Night (Scott Fitzgerald F.)(Pevná vazba)

Between the First World War and the Wall Street Crash, the French Riviera was the stylish place for wealthy Americans to visit. Among the most fashionable are the Divers, Dick and Nicole who hold court at their villa. Into their circle comes Rosemary Hoyt, a film star, who is instantly attracted to

City of Pleasure: Paris Between the Wars (Dupouy Alexandre)(Pevná vazba)

After the austerity, horror, and bloodshed of World War I, France longed for joy, light-heartedness, and sexual freedom. Men and newly emancipated women alike rejected pre-war values and moral restraints. They embraced new lifestyles, and discovered a lust for extravagance, partying, and erotic

BY RAIL TO THE MUSIC HALLS - Recollections of the relationship between rail travel and trips to music halls and theatres across the country (Hindle David)(Pevná vazba)

The World According to Mister Rogers: Important Things to Remember (Rogers Fred)(Pevná vazba)

A timeless collection of wisdom on love, friendship, respect, individuality, and honesty from the beloved PBS series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. There are few personalities who evoke such universal feelings of warmth as Fred Rogers. An enduring presence in American homes for over 30 years, his

Between the Wars: 1918-1939: The Armistice and After (Miles John)(Pevná vazba)

Tying in with the 100-year anniversary of the First World War Armistice, this title explores the huge global aftershocks of the end of the Great

Bauhaus. Updated Edition (Bauhaus-archiv Berlin) - Magdalena Drosteová

Between two world wars, the Bauhaus School of Art and Design changed the face of modernity. Realized with the Bauhaus-Archiv in Berlin, this updated edition celebrates the school’s centennial, gathering 550 illustrations across 400 pages, including architectural plans and biographies of key

World Wars (Brook Henry)(Pevná vazba)

An accessible and thought-provoking introduction to the First World War and the Second World War, stunningly illustrated with dramatic contemporary photographs, paintings, posters and maps. This beautifully presented hardback book tells the story of both conflicts, from the trenches of the First

Traces of War: Interpreting Ethics and Trauma in Twentieth-Century French Writing (Davis Colin)(Pevná vazba)

The legacy of the Second World War remains unsettled; no consensus has been achieved about its meaning and its lasting impact. This is pre-eminently the case in France, where the experience of defeat and occupation created the grounds for a deeply ambiguous mixture of resistance and collaboration,

Reliance Motor Services: The Story of a Family-Owned Independent Bus Company (Wilder David)(Pevná vazba)

Between the two world wars and in the years that followed, several generations relied on country buses. In the days when few could afford a car, the bus was the medium to move between homes in often remote villages and the places where they increasingly went to school, worked and enjoyed their

The YMCA at War: Collaboration and Conflict during the World Wars (Copeland Jeffrey C.)(Pevná vazba)

This collection examines the Young Men's Christian Association's support for soldiers and civilians during World War I and World War II. The contributors approach the topic from various angles and argue that the YMCA's efforts routinely resulted in conflict with governments, other civic

Phoenix: Libert, galit, Phoenix! (D'Arcy Deck)(Pevná vazba)

The first book from the French band Phoenix, who bridged the gap between French EDM and American indie music--and defined the sound of an era. With one foot in the world of French touch house music that defined the late 1990s and the other in the world of post-punk pop that grew from Joy Division

The Light of the World: A Memoir (Alexander Elizabeth)(Pevná vazba)

A deeply resonant memoir for anyone who has loved and lost, from acclaimed poet and Pulitzer Prize finalist Elizabeth Alexander. In The Light of the World, Elizabeth Alexander finds herself at an existential crossroads after the sudden death of her husband. Channeling her poetic sensibilities into

Star Wars - Galactic Baking (Lucasfilm)(Pevná vazba)

A fun and clever baking book featuring in-world treats inspired by the Star Wars

Daughters of 1968: Redefining French Feminism and the Women's Liberation Movement (Greenwald Lisa)(Pevná vazba)

Daughters of 1968 is the story of French feminism between 1944 and 1981, when feminism played a central political role in the history of France. The key women during this epoch were often leftists committed to a materialist critique of society and were part of a postwar tradition that produced

Timelines of World History (Chisholm Jane)(Pevná vazba)

A gorgeously illustrated guide to the history of the world, from wars and revolutions to ground-breaking inventions, discoveries and artistic movements. With over 3,500 key dates from the Stone Age to the year 2000, organised geographically so readers can compare what was happening in different

Deep Listening: A Healing Practice to Calm Your Body, Clear Your Mind, and Open Your Heart (Pransky Jillian)(Pevná vazba)

World-renowned restorative yoga teacher Jillian Pransky came to the practice of yoga to heal herself. For much of her life, she subscribed to a relentless work hard/play hard mentality, burying parts of herself beneath the pursuit of busy-ness and accomplishment. It wasn't until a devastating

Earth's Wild Music: Celebrating and Defending the Songs of the Natural World (Moore Kathleen Dean)(Pevná vazba)

British and French Colonialism in Africa, Asia and the Middle East: Connected Empires Across the Eighteenth to the Twentieth Centuries (Fichter James R.)(Pevná vazba)

This book examines the connections between the British Empire and French colonialism in war, peace and the various stages of competitive cooperation between, in which the two empires were often fr res ennemis. It argues that in crucial ways the British and French colonial empires influenced each

Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars - Maggsová Sam

Cal Kestis leads the Mantis crew on an adventure set between Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and the highly anticipated Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.Cal Kestis has built a new life for himself with the crew of the Stinger Mantis. Together, Cal's crew has brought down bounty hunters, defeated Inquisitors,

Star Wars: The Secrets of the Jedi (Sumerak Marc)(Pevná vazba)

Discover the world of Star Wars' Jedi through this fun and fully interactive reading experience. Star Wars: The Secrets of the Jedi is the ultimate in-universe guide to the world of the Jedi, transporting young readers to a galaxy far, far away through interactive features, fascinating facts, and

America's Forgotten Wars: From Lord Dunmore to the Philippines (Hernon Ian)(Pevná vazba)

Americans know about the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, the world wars, Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq/Afghanistan, but the many in-between conflicts have been erased from public memory. Many of the forgotten conflicts have a particular resonance now. The Texas-Mexico border conflict (1917) saw

In Her Room: How Music Helped Me Connect with My Autistic Daughter (Cook James)(Pevná vazba)

A fascinating exploration of the link between autism and music, and a touching story of a father reconnecting with his

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