A collection of previously unpublished letters from America's cult icon on the art of writing.Charles Bukowski was one of our most iconoclastic, raw and riveting writers, one whose stories, poems and novels have left an enduring mark on our culture. On Writing collects Bukowski's reflections and ruminations on the craft he dedicated his life to.
Jen málo umělců dosáhlo takové slávy a obdivu jako Paul Cézanne. Pocty se mu však dostalo až roky po smrti. Jeho dílo se vyznačuje obrovským nasazením a ambicemi.Cézanne zůstával u témat, která se etablovala již v době renesance jako jsou portrét, figura, krajina a zátiší.
Hirošige je považován za jednoho z největších mistrů japonského dřevořezu. Známé jsou především jeho krajiny, často doplněné o bezstarostné scény z každodenního života. Ukiyo-e („obrázky pomíjivého světa") s podmanivými rafinovanými kompozicemi a jemně laděnou barevností zachycují život v Japonsku v 19. století a diváky okouzlují dodnes.
Více než 250 reprodukcí grafiky, kreseb, akvarelů a olejomaleb představuje půasobivé rozpětí tvorby výjimečného umělce Albrechta Dürera. Ilustrace a doprovodný text čtenáři názorně přibližují život a dílo uměleckého génia.
Přelom století je fascinující epochou, během které se z metropole na Dunaji stává centrum umělecké moderny. Dominujícími uměleckými styly jsou historismus, secese a expresionismus, které po sobě následují v rychlém sledu. Vytvářejí typicky vídeňské variety, pro něž je příznačná jistá dekadentní citovost.
Lekníny jsou posledním a snad i absolutním vrcholem uměleckého vývoje Clauda Moneta. Jsou zastoupeny v mnoha mezinárodních sbírkach, staly se jedním ze symbolů jeho tvorby. Hru barvy a světla, atmosféru vody a vzduchu ani krásu přírody nevyjádřil Monet nikde jinde tak působivě a harmonicky.
This is a startling memoir of a successful journalist's journey from the deserted and dusty mining towns of the American Southwest, to an antique filled apartment on Park Avenue. Jeanette Walls narrates her nomadic and adventurous childhood with her dreaming, 'brilliant' but alcoholic parents.
From the bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon comes an exciting high-adventure series - set in an ancient, magical time, full of Wizards, Warriors, Giants and Sprites. This is the story of a young boy Wizard and a young girl Warrior who have been taught since birth to hate each other like poison; and the thrilling tale of what happens when their two worlds collide.
We owe a great debt to Jean Baptiste Marc Bourgery (1797 1849) for his Atlas of Anatomy, which was not only a massive event in medical history, but also remains one of the most comprehensive and beautifully illustrated anatomical treatises ever published.
Znalostní pracovníci sú ľudia, ktorí pri svojej práci využívajú predovšetkým svoj mozog. Táto publikácia ponúka návod, ako pracovať so znalostnými pracovníkmi a ako ich riadiť. Objasňuje, ako títo ľudia pracujú so znalosťami, ako ich využívajú, čo aktivizuje znalostnú prácu a čo ju utlmuje.
The book is the research outcome of a project whose main objective was to propose alternative options for evaluating the retail production processes of the branches of one of the largest banks operating in Slovakia. The dominant tool for solving the optimisation problems is a data envelopment analysis that enables banks´ managers to optimize the use of their branches` resources.
BRAND NEW, Tom Gates Extra Special Treats (. Not), Liz Pichon, It's really cold outside and we're all hoping it's going to snow. Yeah! Derek and I could make a snow Rooster and have a snowball fight (look out, Delia!). Granny Mavis has started to knit me a new winter jumper, but by the looks of things I'm not sure it's going to fit.
This takes the form of Tom's battered homework diary - crammed with his doodles and stories. "Exciting News! Mr Fullerman announces that class 5F are going on an 'Activity Break'!
Back to school, but it's not all bad. Sports Day, the school fair and Tom's birthday are all coming up. And even better, his awful big sister Delia won't be at any of those events! On the downside, Granny Mavis is threatening to make his birthday cake - uh oh! But on the other hand, Mr Keen has asked Dogzombies to perform in front of the whole school! YEAH!
'A big, page-turning, thought-provoking thriller' Guardian All over the world women are discovering they have the power. With a flick of the fingers they can inflict terrible pain - even death. Suddenly, every man on the planet finds they've lost control.
Five students go to detention. Only four leave alive. For fans of Gossip Girl and Pretty Little Liars, this is the perfect high school thriller. Yale hopeful Bronwyn has never publicly broken a rule. Sports star Cooper only knows what he's doing in the baseball diamond. Bad body Nate is one misstep away from a life of crime.
RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB 2017 - 'ONE OF THE BEST NOVELS I HAVE READ FOR A VERY LONG TIME' RICHARD MADELY 'A dazzling tale of romance and survival' (Guardian) Follow the path to the freezing north. Follow your ambition. Follow your heart Flora Mackie was twelve when she first crossed the Arctic Circle on her father's whaling ship.
Eleven-year-old Malcolm Polstead and his damon, Asta, live with his parents at the Trout Inn near Oxford. Across the River Thames (which Malcolm navigates often using his beloved canoe, a boat by the name of La Belle Sauvage) is the Godstow Priory where the nuns live. Malcolm learns they have a guest with them; a baby by the name of Lyra Belacqua . . .
The monograph originated in response to a number of critical methodological issues that arise in technical efficiency measurement in banking, especially with a focus upon the branch level.
A new book in the bestselling "Maze Runner" series, this is a prequel which holds all the answers to questions that fans want to know. How did WICKED find the Gladers? Who are Group B? And what side are Thomas and Teresa really on? All will be revealed! Ages: 12+