Yiddish: Biography of a Language (Shandler Jeffrey)(Pevná vazba)

Yiddish: Biography of a Language (Shandler Jeffrey)(Pevná vazba)

Colin Powell: Imperfect Patriot (Matthews Jeffrey J.)(Pevná vazba)

This fascinating biography of the late Colin Powell brings to light his towering achievements and errors in judgment during a lifetime devoted to public service.Until he passed away in 2021, Colin Powell was revered as one of America's most trusted and admired leaders. This biography demonstrates

Hokusai: A Graphic Biography (Lantazi Giuseppe)(Pevná vazba)

A stunning visual biography of one of Japan's most famous historical artists, this book beautifully illustrates the story of Katsushika Hokusai. Enter the world of Katsushika Hokusai - the enigmatic creator of Japanese art's all-time most iconic image. This vivid graphic biography tells the story

Diane Abbott - The Authorised Biography (Bunce Robin)(Pevná vazba)

The first authorised biography of one of our most controversial but fascinating

Maverick: A Biography of Thomas Sowell (Riley Jason L.)(Pevná vazba)

A biography of Thomas Sowell, one of America's most influential conservative thinkers. Thomas Sowell is one of the great social theorists of our age. In a career spanning more than a half century, he has written over thirty books, covering topics from economic history and social inequality to

Comprehensive Yiddish-English Dictionary (Beinfeld Solon)(Pevná vazba)

Including over 37,000 entries compiled by a team of expert Yiddish linguists, Comprehensive Yiddish-English Dictionary surpasses all its predecessors in the number of words and rich selection of idioms, examples of usage, and coverage of stylistic levels and dialect forms. The user-friendly entries

A Short Biography of Georgia O'Keeffe: A Short Biography (Randolph Kira)(Pevná vazba)

Georgia O'Keeffe (1887-1986), one of the most significant artists of the twentieth century, was a painter who took an independent and visionary road. Her paintings evoke varied interpretations yet maintain their beauty and simplicity. O'Keeffe's life is woven together with that of her husband,

Kwame Nkrumah: Visions of Liberation (Ahlman Jeffrey S.)(Paperback)

A new biography of Ghana's Kwame Nkrumah, one of the most influential political figures in twentieth-century African history.As the first prime minister and president of the West African state of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah helped shape the global narrative of African decolonization. After leading Ghana

Themistocles: The Powerbroker of Athens (Smith Jeffrey)(Pevná vazba)

This is an exciting new biography of Themistocles of Athens, architect of the Greek victory over the Persian invasions of 490 BC and 480 to 479 BC. While his role in the Persian wars is naturally a major theme, Themistocles' career before and after those conflicts is also considered in detail

The Appalachian Trail: A Biography (D'Anieri Philip)(Pevná vazba)

HEADS YOU WIN (ARCHER JEFFREY)(Pevná vazba)

Heads You Win is international #1 bestseller Jeffrey Archer's most ambitious and creative work since Kane and Abel, with a final twist that will shock even his most ardent of fans.Leningrad, Russia, 1968: From an early age it is clear that Alexander Karpenko is destined to lead his countrymen. But

Poulenc: A Biography (Nichols Roger)(Pevná vazba)

An authoritative account of the life and work of Francis Poulenc, one of the most prolific and striking figures in twentieth-century classical music Francis Poulenc is a key figure in twentieth-century classical music, as well as an unorthodox and striking individual. Roger Nichols draws upon

Apollonius of Tyana (Philostratus)(Pevná vazba)

This biography of a first-century CE holy man has become one of the most widely discussed literary works of later antiquity. With an engaging style, Philostratus portrays a charismatic teacher and religious reformer from Tyana in Cappadocia (modern central Turkey) who travels across the known

John Bercow - Call To Order (Whale Sebastian)(Pevná vazba)

The definitive biography of one of the most influential and controversial political figures of the Brexit

Art in the Streets (Deitch Jeffrey)(Pevná vazba)

The most comprehensive book to survey the colorful history of graffiti and street art movements internationally. Forty years ago, graffiti in New York evolved from elementary mark-making into an important art form. By the end of the 1980s, it had been documented in books and films that were seen

Bloom: A Story of Fashion Designer Elsa Schiaparelli (Maclear Kyo)(Pevná vazba)

A dazzling picture book biography of one of the world's most influential designers, Elsa Schiaparelli.Elsa dared to be different, and her story will not only dazzle, it will inspire the artist and fashionista in everyone who reads it. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share

Bob Crow: Socialist, Leader, Fighter: A Political Biography (Gall Gregor)(Pevná vazba)

Bob Crow was the most high-profile and militant union leader of his generation. This biography focuses on his leadership of the RMT union, examining and exposing a number of popular myths created about him by political opponents. Using the schema of his personal characteristics (including his

Metternich: Strategist and Visionary (Siemann Wolfram)(Pevná vazba)

A compelling new biography that recasts the most important European statesman of the first half of the nineteenth century, famous for his alleged archconservatism, as a friend of realpolitik and reform, pursuing international peace.Metternich has a reputation as the epitome of reactionary

Andy Warhol Giant Size: Gift Format (Phaidon Press)(Pevná vazba)

The bestselling visual biography of one of the twentieth century's most innovative, influential

Yiddish: An Introduction to the Language, Literature and Culture, Vol. 1 (Zucker Sheva)(Paperback)

Volume one of renowned Yiddish expert teacher, editor, and translator Sheva Zucker's seminal Yiddish textbook series. Learn the basics of Yiddish language reading, speaking, and writing, including grammar and

Yiddish: An Introduction to the Language, Literature and Culture, Vol. 2 (Zucker Sheva)(Paperback)

Volume two of renowned Yiddish expert teacher, editor, and translator Sheva Zucker's seminal Yiddish textbook series. This follow up to the popular first volume of Yiddish: An Introduction is perfect for the intermediate student. Continue your Yiddish studies using the comprehensive methods

Yiddish: A Linguistic Introduction (Jacobs Neil G.)(Paperback)

Yiddish, the language of Ashkenazic Jewry, arose some 900-1200 years ago as a result of contact with indigenous varieties of medieval German. Over the next few centuries, it grew to cover the second-largest language area in Europe, with Yiddish-speaking colonies being created in North and South

John McConnell: Design (McCrum Robert)(Pevná vazba)

Part biography, part showcase for some of McConnell's most celebrated designs, this book gathers McConnell's exclusive redesign for Faber & Faber - a revolutionary new approach to book covers from the early

Albert O. Hirschman: An Intellectual Biography (Alacevich Michele)(Pevná vazba)

One of the most original social scientists of the twentieth century, Albert O. Hirschman led an uncommonly dramatic life. After fleeing Nazi Germany as a youth, he fought in the Spanish Civil War, took part in antifascist activities in Italy, and organized an underground rescue operation in