The Curious History of Dating: From Jane Austen to Tinder (Hodgson Nichi)(Pevná vazba)

The Curious History of Dating: From Jane Austen to Tinder (Hodgson Nichi)(Pevná vazba)

AN EMPHATICALLY FEMINIST HISTORY OF DATING'A new approach to romance... The heroines of Regency novels could teach today's young women a trick or two'Sunday Times What if Mr Darcy had simply been able to swipe right? 'This book was a real education for me. It's like a Lonely Planet guidebook to

Sanditon, Lady Susan, & The History of England : The Juvenilia and Shorter Works of Jane Austen - Jane Austenová

Sanditon, Lady Susan, & The History of England: The Juvenilia and Shorter Works of Jane Austen is a rare collection is a must for all Jane-ites, representing what Richard Church regarded as Jane Austen's literary work-basket. It contains not only her hilarious History of England, illustrated by her

The Complete Novels of Jane Austen (Austen Jane)(Pevná vazba)

Jane Austen revolutionized the literary romance, using it as a platform from which to address issues of gender politics and class consciousness among the British middle-class of the late eighteenth century. The novels included in this collection from the elegant Knickerbocker Classics series--Sense

The Prayers of Jane Austen (Austen Jane)(Pevná vazba)

You know Jane Austen as the beloved author of Pride and Prejudice, Emma, and other witty, insightful novels of the early nineteenth century. Now come to know her as a woman of unexpected spiritual depth. Jane Austen wrote beautiful, heartfelt prayers for use during her family's evening devotions

Gin Austen: 50 Cocktails to Celebrate the Novels of Jane Austen (Mullaney Colleen)(Pevná vazba)

Performing Jane: A Cultural History of Jane Austen Fandom (Glosson Sarah)(Pevná vazba)

Jane Austen has resonated with readers across generations like no other writer. More than two hundred years after the publication of her most celebrated novel, Pride and Prejudice, people around the world continue to honor 'dear Jane.' In Performing Jane, Sarah Glosson explores this vibrant fandom,

The Little Book of Jane Austen (Austen Jane)(Pevná vazba)

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen never goes out of style.Jane Austen's much-loved novels vividly describe 19th-century society. But they are also timeless classics that continue to enjoy wild popularity 200 years after the author's death. Her delightfully quotable

Jane Austen: The Chawton Letters (Sutherland Kathryn)(Pevná vazba)

The life of Jane Austen has fascinated the millions of readers around the world who cherish her work. A new collection presents an intimate portrait of Austen in her own words, showing the many details of her life that found echoes in her fiction, especially her keen observations of the 'little

Jane Austen (Sanchez Vegara Maria Isabel)(Pevná vazba)

Part of the bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, Jane Austen tells the inspiring story of one of the most loved British writers of all

Emma (Austen Jane)(Pevná vazba)

Jane Austen teased readers with the idea of a 'heroine whom no one but myself will much like', but Emma is irresistible. 'Handsome, clever, and rich', Emma is also an 'imaginist', 'on fire with speculation and foresight'. She sees the signs of romance all around her, but thinks she will never be

Jane Austen: Writer in the World (Sutherland Kathryn)(Pevná vazba)

The life of Jane Austen has fascinated the millions of readers around the world who cherish her work. A new collection presents an intimate portrait of Austen through her personal possessions, showing the many details of her life that found echoes in her fiction, especially her keen observations of

Jane Austen at Home: A Biography (Worsley Lucy)(Pevná vazba)

Jane Austen at Home offers a fascinating look at Jane Austen's world through the lens of the homes in which she lived and worked throughout her life. The result is a refreshingly unique perspective on Austen and her work and a beautifully nuanced exploration of gender, creativity, and

Dress in the Age of Jane Austen: Regency Fashion (Davidson Hilary)(Pevná vazba)

Pickles: A Global History (Davison Jan)(Pevná vazba)

From the fiery kimchi of Korea to American dill spears; from the spicy achar of India to the ceviche of Latin America; from Europe's sauerkraut to brined herrings and chutneys, pickles are unquestionably a global food. They are also of the moment. Growing interest in naturally fermented

Curious Guide to London (Leyland Simon)(Pevná vazba)

An alternative guide to the weird and wonderful history of our capital city. From petticoat duels and lucky cats to the Stiffs Express, Lord Nelson's spare nose, the Piccadilly earthquake and the Great Beer Flood of 1814, A Curious Guide to London takes you on a captivating, wildly entertaining

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

Northanger Abbey (Austen Jane)(Pevná vazba)

Broadly comedic and brilliantly postmodern in its lampooning of a genre, the Jane Austen classic Northanger Abbey tells the story of Catherine Morland, a naive young woman whose perceptions of the world around her are greatly influenced by the romantic gothic novels to which she is addicted. When

The Illustrated History of Firearms, 2nd Edition (Supica Jim)(Pevná vazba)

Showcasing more than 1,700 firearms in full color From the earliest hand cannons dating back to 1350, to the finest sporting rifles of the 21st Century, this 2nd edition of The Illustrated History of Firearms covers them all. Spectacular, full-color photos of more than 1,700 guns with detailed

A Place for Everything: The Curious History of Alphabetical Order (Flanders Judith)(Pevná vazba)

From a New York Times-bestselling historian comes the story of how the alphabet ordered our world. A Place for Everything is the first-ever history of alphabetization, from the Library of Alexandria to Wikipedia. The story of alphabetical order has been shaped by some of history's most compelling

Sanditon (Austen Jane)(Pevná vazba)

A stunning new Clothbound Classics edition of Jane Austen's tantalizing final work - set to be a major Andrew Davies ITV adaptation this autumnWritten in the last months of Austen's life, Sanditon features a glorious cast of hypochondriacs and speculators in a newly established seaside resort, and

Half Lives - The Unlikely History of Radium (Santos Lucy Jane)(Pevná vazba)

Lucy Jane Santos presents the surprising history of radium in everyday

Emma (Austen Jane)(Pevná vazba)

Oft-copied but never bettered, Jane Austen's Emma is a remarkable comedy of manners that follows the charming but insensitive Emma Woodhouse as she sets out on an ill-fated career of match-making in the little town of Highbury. Taking the pretty but dreary Harriet Smith as her subject, Emma creates

Persuasion (Austen Jane)(Pevná vazba)

Chiltern Publishing creates the most beautiful editions of the World's finest literature. Your favourite classic titles in a way you have never seen them before; the tactile layers, fine details and beautiful colours of these remarkable covers make these titles feel extra special and will look

Mansfield Park (Austen Jane)(Pevná vazba)

Adultery is not a typical Jane Austen theme, but when it disturbs the relatively peaceful household at Mansfield Park, it has quite unexpected