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1. 1. Japanese Woodblock Prints. 40th Ed. wer. angielska

   The Japanese woodblock print is a phenomenon with no Western equivalent, one where breathtaking landscapes exist alongside blush-inducing erotica where demons and otherworldly creatures torment the living and where sumo wrestlers, kabuki actors, and courtesans are rock stars. This condensed edition lifts the veil on a much-loved but little-understood art, revealing the stories and people behind the 200 most exceptional prints from 1680?1938, drawn from the finest impressions in museums and pr...

2. 2. Japanese Woodblock Prints wer. angielska, Andreas Marks

   From Edouard Manet`s portrait of naturalist writer Émile Zola sitting among his Japanese art finds to Van Gogh`s meticulous copies of the Hiroshige prints he devotedly collected, 19th-century pioneers of European modernism made no secret of their love of Japanese art. In all its sensuality, freedom, and effervescence, the woodblock print is single-handedly credited with the wave of japonaiserie that first enthralled France and, later, all of Europe—but often remains misunderstood as ...

3. 3. God of Fury wer. angielska, Rina Kent

   Brandon King never thought he was attracted to men. Truthfully, he`d never been that drawn to anyone—until he collided, with Nikolai Sokolov, the notoriously violent mafia heir. Nikolai is fixated on Brandon, the quiet artist, golden boy, and his enemy`s twin brother. They couldn`t be more different, but once Nikolai crashes into Brandon`s world, he refuses to let him go. Now, Brandon`s carefully controlled life is on the verge of unraveling. Will Nikolai`s obsession destroy him&mdas...

4. 4. The Lost World and Other Stories. Wordsworth Classics wer. angielska, Artur Conan Doyle

   With a new Introduction by Cedric Watts, M.A., Ph.D., Research Professor of English, University of Sussex. These lively, varied and thought-provoking science-fiction stories (from the era of Jules Verne and H. G. Wells) are linked by their imposing central character, the pugnaciously adventurous and outrageous Professor Challenger. The Lost World (forebear of Jurassic Park) vividly depicts a perilous region in which the explorers confront creatures from the prehistoric era. The Poison Belt pr...

5. 5. Wuthering Heights / Wichrowe Wzgórza. Czytamy w oryginale, Emily Brontë

   Zanurz się w świecie namiętności, obsesji i zemsty, który od lat fascynuje czytelników na całym świecie. "Wichrowe Wzgórza" Emily Brontë to nie tylko klasyka literatury angielskiej, ale przede wszystkim ponadczasowa opowieść o miłości, która przekracza wszelkie granice, oraz o siłach, które potrafią zarówno budować, jak i niszczyć ludzkie życie. Ta wyjątkowa edycja dwujęzyczna to zaproszenie do podwójnej podróży - w głąb wciągającej historii oraz w świat niuansów języka angielskiego.Powieść z...

6. 6. Weightless, Rocio Salas-Whalen

   GLP-1 medications have revolutionised how doctors treat obesity and changed the lives of the people who take them. With demand for these transformative drugs skyrocketing, people interested in trying GLP-1 therapy for weight loss are navigating uncharted landscape, and many patients walk out their doctor`s clinic with a prescription but not the essential guidance they need to get the best results – or sustain them. In  Weightless, Dr. Rocio Salas-Whalen, an obesity medicine ...

7. 7. EDGARD. Angielski. Czytam po angielsku. The Adventures of Captain Cook. Level 2, Joanna Brodziak

   "Czytam po angielsku. The Adventures of Captain Cook" to książka skierowana do dzieci, która rozwija znajomość języka angielskiego. Ciekawie opowiedziana historia oparta na faktach stwarza przyjazne środowisko do nauki oraz zachęca do dalszego poznawania języka obcego. Pozycja przedstawia historię Kapitana Cooka, który od zawsze marzył o dalekich wyprawach i odkrywaniu świata. Pełna przygód i zwrotów akcji opowieść z pewnością przypadnie do gustu młodym czytelnikom. Książka odpowiednia będzie...

8. 8. A Short History of America, Simon Jenkins

   In the two hundred and fifty years since its foundation, the United States of America has grown to become the world`s richest and most powerful union. How did this new nation come to dominate global culture, economics, politics and warfare?  Informed by years of close observation, bestselling author Simon Jenkins follows the extraordinary journey of America from before independence through revolution to Civil War, its emergence onto the international stage and the turbulence of the presen...

9. 9. A Taste For Murder, Matt Baker

   For Detective Chief Inspector Joe Mottram, a summer on the island of Capri was meant to be an opportunity to reconnect with his troubled teenage daughter, Angelica, and his Italian in-laws, after his wife`s Francesca`s death by a hit-and-run.But when a British tourist is found dead and a member of his late wife`s family is accused of murder, Joe is pulled back into a world of police cells, crime scenes and local corruption. As he discovers more about the island, he realises it holds the answe...

10. 10. Ice Cold. A Hip-Hop Jewelry History, Vikki Tobak

    Whether it's diamond-encrusted grills, oversized “truck” style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. Glittering, blinged-out jewels are the shining statement of a collective identity: unapologetic, charismatic, and street savvy. Spanning the history of hip-hop jewelry, from the 1980s to today, Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History is a stunning compilation of storytelling and visuals. Hundre...

11. 11. The Travel Book. Lonely Planet

    Take a journey through every country in the world with this fully updated fifth edition of our bestselling book that makes the perfect gift for travel lovers.   Beautifully presented in a bespoke illustrated cloth case, The Travel Book introduces every country in the world with fresh photography and up-to-date insights from Lonely Planet's Destination Editors. Perfect for inspiring your next trip to Austria, Belize, Canada, Dominica and beyond, each country highlights mus...

12. 12. Epic Bike Trips of the World. Lonely Planet

    Discover 200 epic bike rides around the world with this definitive collection of stories and recommendations from real cyclists, to inspire your next two-wheeled adventure. Pedal along Cuba's Caribbean coast surrounded by lush landscapes bike through gorgeous rice terraces in Vietnam circle Lake Constance and find Alpine views on every corner. With tales of 50 unforgettable cycling routes and suggestions of three bonus rides around the world for each story, this is the ultimate boo...

13. 13. The Book of Colour Concepts. 45th Ed., Alexandra

    The earliest forms of human creativity – in carvings, markings, and cave paintings – bear witness to humanity`s engagement with color. Almost as old as these examples is the desire to assign structure, order, and meaning to this universal yet elusive concept, and it is this fascination that unites the works compiled in this expansive edition. Gathering over 40 rare books and manuscripts from a wealth of institutions, including the most distinguished color collections worldwide,...

14. 14. Sense and Sensibility. Wordsworth Classics wer. angielska, Jane Austen

    Introduction and Notes by Professor Stephen Arkin, San Francisco University. 'Young women who have no economic or political power must attend to the serious business of contriving material security'. Jane Austen's sardonic humour lays bare the stratagems, the hypocrisy and the poignancy inherent in the struggle of two very different sisters to achieve respectability. Sense and Sensibility is a delightful comedy of manners in which the sisters Elinor and Marianne represent these two qualities....

15. 15. EDGARD. Angielski. Czytam po angielsku. The Wizard of Oz. Level 2 + MP3, Joanna Brodziak

    Czarnoksiężnik z krainy Oz to adaptacja na podstawie powieści dla dzieci autorstwa L. Franka Bauma. Opowiada historię Dorotki, która mieszka na prerii wraz z ciocią, wujkiem i pieskiem Toto. Kiedy pewnego dnia ich domek porywa tornado i przenosi ją do nieznanej, magicznej krainy, Dorotka będzie musiała odbyć pełną niezwykłych przygód wyprawę, aby wrócić do domu. Pomogą jej poznani po drodze przyjaciele.The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to: - przygodowa opowieść, - tekst dla początkujących czytelnikó...

16. 16. The Earth Transformed. An Untold History wer. angielska, Peter Frankopan

    THE TIMES BEST HISTORY BOOK OF 2023A BOOK OF THE YEAR PICK FOR THE TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES, BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE, GUARDIAN, INDEPENDENT AND FINANCIAL TIMESA BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK | AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Humanity has transformed the Earth: Frankopan transforms our understanding of history' Financial Times'Vast, learned and timely work' Sunday Times From the international bestselling author of The Silk Roads comes a major history of how a changing climate ha...

17. 17. Your Island, Jon Klassen

    From the bestselling Jon Klassen, Your Forest is one in a trio of casebound board books perfect for sharing and gifting to the youngest of children. With familiar objects and a gentle rhythm suited for reading aloud, an island and all its items – a tent, a fire, a boat, a bird – are assembled, ending with bedtime as the sun goes down. This is an island for a young child to have whenever they want to go there. One in a trio of board books focussing on safe spaces, comfort and imagi...

18. 18. A Court of Mist and Fury wer. angielska, Sarah J. Maas

    Feyre survived Amarantha's clutches to return to the Spring Court - but at a steep cost. Though she now possesses the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and it can't forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin's people. Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with Rhysand, the mesmerising High Lord of the feared Night Court.As Feyre navigates his dark web of political games and tantalising promises, a greater evil looms - and she might be key to stopping it. But only if s...

19. 19. A Court of Silver Flames wer. angielska, Sarah J. Maas

    Sarah J. Maas's sexy, richly imagined A Court of Thorns and Roses series continues with the journey of Feyre's fiery sister, Nesta...Nesta Archeron has always been prickly – proud, swift to anger and slow to forgive. And since the war – since being made High Fae against her will – she's struggled to forget the horrors she endured and find a place for herself within the strange and deadly Night Court.The person who ignites her temper more than any other is Cassian, the battle...

20. 20. I Will Find You wer. angielska, Harlan Coben

    THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERDavid and Cheryl Burroughs are living the dream - married, a beautiful house in the suburbs, a three year old son named Matthew - when tragedy strikes one night in the worst possible way. David awakes to find himself covered in blood, but not his own - his son's. And while he knows he did not murder his son, the overwhelming evidence against him puts him behind bars indefinitely. Five years into his imprisonment, Cheryl's sister arrives - and d...