The Man Who Stole Himself: The Slave Odyssey of Hans Jonathan (Palsson Gisli)(Pevná vazba)

The Man Who Stole Himself: The Slave Odyssey of Hans Jonathan (Palsson Gisli)(Pevná vazba)

The island nation of Iceland is known for many things--majestic landscapes, volcanic eruptions, distinctive seafood--but racial diversity is not one of them. So the little-known story of Hans Jonathan, a free black man who lived and raised a family in early nineteenth-century Iceland, is improbable

Muddy: The Raccoon Who Stole Dishes (Ondaatje Griffin)(Pevná vazba)

Every raccoon knows it's wrong to steal people's leftovers, but Muddy can't help himself. Muddy the raccoon loves leftovers--and he likes to eat them on plates. 'Our son's a picky eater,' his parents say. When Muddy gets caught, the oldest, wisest raccoon insists he make amends. But when all 27

A Makeshift Imitatio Christi - Ladislav Klíma, S. d. Ch.

The testament of a man who stole and, in the depths of post-nature, rubbished the ashes of the practical philosopher Ladislav Klíma || BOOK - ARABLE LAND - BUSINESS, BETWEEN PIOUSNESS AND BLASPHEMY THERE LIES AWKWARDNESS., BETWEEN MODŘANY AND KOMOŘANY THERE LIES POST-NATURE., BETWEEN ART

The Woman Who Stole Vermeer: The True Story of Rose Dugdale and the Russborough House Art Heist (Amore Anthony M.)(Pevná vazba)

The extraordinary life and crimes of heiress-turned-revolutionary Rose Dugdale, who in 1974 became the only woman to pull off a major art heist. In the world of crime, there exists an unusual commonality between those who steal art and those who repeatedly kill: they are almost exclusively male

Dictatorland: The Men Who Stole Africa (Kenyon Paul)(Paperback)

A vivid, heartbreaking portrait of the fate that so many African countries suffered after

Treasure Islands - Tax Havens and the Men who Stole the World (Shaxson Nicholas)(Paperback / softback)

Billionaire Warren Buffet, currently the third wealthiest man in the world, paid the lowest rate of tax among his office staff, including his receptionist. Tax havens are the most important single reason why poor people and poor countries stay poor. The author shows how this happened, and what this

The Thief Who Stole My Heart: The Material Life of Sacred Bronzes from Chola India, 855-1280 (Dehejia Vidya)(Pevná vazba)

The first book to put the sacred and sensuous bronze statues from India's Chola dynasty in social context From the ninth through the thirteenth century, the Chola dynasty of southern India produced thousands of statues of Hindu deities, whose physical perfection was meant to reflect spiritual

Before Wallis: Edward VIII's Other Women (Trethewey Rachel)(Pevná vazba)

Wallis Simpson was the woman who stole the king's heart and rocked the monarchy - but she was not Edward VIII's first or only love.This book is about the women he adored before Wallis dominated his life. There was Rosemary Leveson Gower, the girl he wanted to marry and who would have made the

Fay Wray and Robert Riskin: A Hollywood Memoir (Riskin Victoria)(Pevná vazba)

A Hollywood love story, a Hollywood memoir, a (dual) Hollywood biography--the woman who stole the heart of King Kong and the man, Robert Riskin, one of the greatest screenwriters of all time, an Academy Award winner, producer, and longtime collaborator with Frank Capra on eight pictures. By their

Leaders of the Crowd: Conversations with Crowdfunding Visionaries and How Real Estate Stole the Show (Gower Adam)(Pevná vazba)

The Theft of a Decade: How the Baby Boomers Stole the Millennials' Economic Future (Sternberg Joseph C.)(Pevná vazba)

A Wall Street Journal columnist delivers a brilliant narrative of the mugging of the millennial generation-- how the Baby Boomers have stolen the millennials' future in order to ensure themselves a comfortable

When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit (Kerr Judith)(Pevná vazba)

This sem-autobiographical classic, written by the beloved Judith Kerr, tells the story of a Jewish family escaping Germany in the days before the Second World War. This beautiful new hardback celebrates the fifty year anniversary of an unforgettable adventure that Michael Morpurgo

The Legend of Korra: The Art of the Animated Series--Book One: Air (Second Edition) (DiMartino Michael Dante)(Pevná vazba)

Reprinted just in time for the anniversary of the series that stole our hearts, this handsome hardcover contains hundreds of art pieces created during the development of the show's first season. Featuring creator commentary from DiMartino and Konietzko, this is an intimate look inside the creative

The Sea Witch (Robert Katee)(Paperback)

Once upon a time, I met a man who stole my heart. In my desperation to reunite with him, I have nowhere to turn but the Sea Witch. Ursa is as beautiful as she is dangerous, and the one person my father warned me never to let close. But she's all crimson lips and pretty lies, and I'm convinced

Boy Who Met a Whale (Farook Nizrana)(Paperback / softback)

From the author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant comes another brilliant escapade. Inside is Zheng, who's escaped a shipwreck and is full of tales of sea monsters and missing treasure. But the villains who are after Zheng are soon after Razi and his sister, Shifa,

The Woman Who Stole Vermeer: The True Story of Rose Dugdale and the Russborough House Art Heist (Amore Anthony M.)(Paperback)

The extraordinary life and crimes of heiress-turned-revolutionary Rose Dugdale, who in 1974 became the only woman to pull off a major art heist. In the world of crime, there exists an unusual commonality between those who steal art and those who repeatedly kill: they are almost exclusively male

The Prometheans: John Martin and the Generation That Stole the Future (Adams Max)(Paperback)

The richly varied lives of the Martin brothers reflected the many upheavals of Britain in the age of Industrial Revolution. Low-born and largely unschooled, they were part of a new generation of artists, scientists and inventors who witnessed the creation of the modern world. William, the eldest,

How the West Stole Democracy from the Arabs - The Syrian Congress of 1920 and the Destruction of its Liberal-Islamic Alliance (Thompson Elizabeth F.)(Pevná vazba)

The story of a pivotal moment in modern world history, when representative democracy became a political option for Arabs - and how the West denied the

How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (Dr Seuss)(Pevná vazba)

Grow your heart three sizes and get in on all of the Grinch-mas cheer with this Christmas classic--the ultimate Dr. Seuss holiday book that no collection is complete without! Every Who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot . . . but the Grinch, who lived just north of Who-ville, did NOT! Not

Growns Up - Marian Keyes

A brand-new book from the #1 bestselling author of The Break and The Woman Who Stole My Life. They're a glamorous family, the Caseys. Johnny Casey, his two brothers Ed and Liam, their beautiful, talented wives and all their kids spend a lot of time together--birthday parties, anniversary

How the Grinch Lost Christmas! - Dr. Seuss

The Audacious Crimes of Colonel Blood: The Spy Who Stole the Crown Jewels and Became the King's Secret Agent (Hutchinson Robert)(Paperback)

'A marvellous romp' The Times'The clash of blades, the whizzing bullets and galloping hooves guarantee nonstop adventure' Literary Review In May 1671, Colonel Blood became the only person ever to steal the Crown Jewels from the Tower of London. How did he succeed? Why did King Charles II decide to

How the Grinch Stole Christmas!: Full Color Jacketed Edition (Dr Seuss)(Pevná vazba)

Grow your heart three sizes--and dazzle your eyes--with this FULL COLOR edition of the beloved holiday classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas --the perfect gift for under the tree and for Dr. Seuss fans and collectors any time of year This season of giving, give a gift that's never been given

Diamond Brothers in The French Confection & The Greek Who Stole Christmas (Horowitz Anthony)(Paperback / softback)

Two hilarious Diamond Brothers investigations in one volume by the number one bestselling author of the Alex Rider series, Anthony