The Wicked Wit of the Royal Family (Dolby Karen)(Pevná vazba)

The Wicked Wit of the Royal Family (Dolby Karen)(Pevná vazba)

There is no doubt that the British royal family is the most famous family in the world. Watched and picked over in the media for everything from fashion choices to baby bumps, sports achievements to nightclub preferences, there doesn't seem to be a moment when they can escape public scrutiny. But,

The Royal Family Operations Manual: The History, Dominions, Protocol, Residences, Households, Pomp and Circumstance of the British Royals (Jobson Robert)(Pevná vazba)

The Royal Family of the United Kingdom is one of the most instantly recognized institutions in the world. Since the current monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, was crowned in 1952, it has undergone a huge amount of cultural and social change, but over the course of many decades the Royal Family has

The Quotable Oscar Wilde: A Collection of Wit and Wisdom (Running Press)(Pevná vazba)

The House of Jaipur: The Inside Story of India's Most Glamorous Royal Family (Zubrzycki John)(Pevná vazba)

The Jaipurs were India's mid-century golden couple; its answer to the Kennedys, or Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Jai and Ayesha, as they were known to friends like Frank Sinatra, Truman Capote and 'Dickie' Mountbatten, entertained lavishly at their magnificent palaces and hunting lodges in

Battleground: The Family [2 volumes](Pevná vazba)

Everyone is part of a family, but what constitutes a family is one of the most hotly debated issues in the United States today. 'Battleground: The Family' provides extensive coverage of those critical issues in U. S. culture concerning current and future family life, such as dating, marriage,

The Heroines - Laura Shepperson

In Athens, crowds flock to witness the most shocking trial of the ancient world. The royal family is mired in scandal. Phaedra, young bride of King Theseus, has accused her stepson, Hippolytus of rape.He's a prince, a talented horseman, a promising noble with his whole life ahead of him. She's a

The Royal Tombs of Ancient Egypt (Dodson Aidan)(Pevná vazba)

The royal tombs of ancient Egypt include some of the most stupendous monuments of all time, containing some of the greatest treasures to survive from the ancient world. This book is a history of the burial places of the rulers of Egypt from the very dawn of history down to the country's absorption

The Curies: A Biography of the Most Controversial Family in Science (Brian Denis)(Pevná vazba)

The first book to chronicle both generations of the famous French scientific family For two generations, the Curie family conducted key early research on radiation, discovering radium and laying the groundwork for the development of the A-bomb. Their work earned them a slew of Nobel Prizes: for

Disney Villains: The Wicked Collection - An illustrated anthology of the most notorious Disney villains and their sidekicks (Easton Marilyn)(Pevná vazba)

The Book of African Proverbs: A Collection of Timeless Wisdom, Wit, Sayings & Advice (De Ley Gerd)(Pevná vazba)

The Book of African Proverbs collects over 1,200 of the best, most profound and illuminating proverbs from Africa, its nations and its people. Back in the 19th century, Africa was often referred to as 'the Dark Continent' in the sense that Africa's culture and people were largely mysterious and

The World According to Coco: The Wit and Wisdom of Coco Chanel (Napias Jean-Christophe)(Pevná vazba)

One of the most recognizable and revolutionary names in twentieth-century women's fashion, Coco Chanel created an empire that continues to be one of the biggest names in the industry today. Famous for innovations such as the Chanel suit, shoulder bags, and the iconic 'little black dress,' Chanel's

Royal Enfield Bullet: The Complete Story (Henshaw Peter)(Pevná vazba)

Despite being one of the most successful motorcycles of all time, the Royal Enfield Bullet has had a very chequered history. Its story begins in the 1930s and by the 1950s it was at the height of its popularity in post-War Britain. Then it became a stalwart of the Indian Army and manufacture

Calamity: The Many Lives of Calamity Jane (Jones Karen R.)(Pevná vazba)

A fascinating new account of the life and legend of the Wild West's most notorious woman: Calamity Jane 'In this vivid and compelling biography, Karen Jones recovers the remarkable creativity of Martha Jane Canary, who helped to invent the mythic West by reinventing herself. As Calamity Jane, she

Royal Gardens of the World: 21 Celebrated Gardens from the Alhambra to Highgrove and Beyond (Lane Mark)(Pevná vazba)

This book is a stunning exploration of 21 of the world's most celebrated royal gardens, from the delightful Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew and the organic, sustainable Highgrove to the Castle of Mey in Scotland. In mainland Europe, you can journey from the formal splendour of Het Loo in the

Creating Anna Karenina: Tolstoy and the Birth of Literature's Most Enigmatic Heroine (Blaisdell Bob)(Pevná vazba)

Anna Karenina is one of the most nuanced characters in world literature and we return to her, and the novel she propels, again and again. Remarkably, there has not yet been an examination of Leo Tolstoy specifically through the lens of this novel.Critic and professor Bob Blaisdell unravels

Global Family Office Investing: Exploring the Practices of Single- And Multi-Family Offices (Hagan Chad)(Pevná vazba)

Family offices are currently the most attractive group of investors and their structure is more permanent that many of the world's strongest companies. They are the next hedge funds of the world, if not more. The family office is at the backbone of global commerce, primarily from permanent capital,

Modern Family: The Untold Oral History of One of Television's Groundbreaking Sitcoms (Freeman Marc)(Pevná vazba)

The Magical Christmas Store (Powell-Tuck Maudie)(Pevná vazba)

Celebrate the joy of love, family, and the magic of Christmas with this touching story about the most important gifts that money can't buy. Christmas for Benji this year has lost its magic. He desperately wants to feel the joy of this special season, but his family has very little. He is out

Royal Albert Hall (Royal Albert Hall)(Pevná vazba)

The most iconic concert hall in the world celebrates 150 years with a stunning review of history's finest performances and performers. Opening with a personal letter from Queen Elizabeth II, this beautiful book celebrates 150 moments that have shaped The Royal Albert Hall over the last century and

The Resurrection of the Romanovs: Anastasia, Anna Anderson, and the World's Greatest Royal Mystery (King Greg)(Pevná vazba)

The truth of the enduring mystery of Anastasia's fate-and the life of her most convincing impostor The passage of more than ninety years and the publication of hundreds of books in dozens of languages has not extinguished an enduring interest in the mysteries surrounding the 1918 execution of the

From Refugees to Royalty: The Remarkable Story of the Messel Family of Nymans (Hilary John)(Pevná vazba)

Nymans is one of the National Trust's most popular properties, a vision of English tradition amid a landscape of rolling woodland. Yet appearances can be deceptive. The manor house is just a hundred years old, and the Messel family who built it were not English aristocracy but German Jewish

The Mellops Go Spelunking (Ungerer Tomi)(Pevná vazba)

A hilarious underground adventure starring the world's most adventurous family of pigs.When Mr. Mellops' golf ball rolls down a crevice, the family's natural response is to prepare a spelunking (cave exploring) expedition Down the crevice they go, with their steel helmets and rope ladder. Then, on

Treasured Trees (Yamanaka Masumi)(Pevná vazba)

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is home to some of the most magnificent trees in the world. From pines to palms to plum yews, they are an awe-inspiring, majestic presence in the gardens. Many are decades and even centuries old, including the iconic Old Lions, trees that have stood since the

RAF Centenary Experience: The Official Story (Holland James)(Pevná vazba)

RAF: The Official Story is the most up-to-date official history of the Royal Air Force - the oldest airforce in the world. From its genesis in the horrors of the First World War when pilots were open to the elements in craft made of little more than wood and fabric, to the iconic air battles of the