| Wydawnictwo: | Sceptre |
| Oprawa: | Miękka |
| Rok wydania: | 2014 |
| Ilość stron: | 326 |
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In 100 short chapters, The Art of Thinking Clearly reveals the most common errors of judgement, and how to avoid them. Simple, clear and always surprising, this indispensable book will change the way you think and transform your decision-making – at work, at home, every day.
THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLER THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED DEBUT BOOK OF POETRY FROM LANA DEL REY, VIOLET BENT BACKWARDS OVER THE GRASS 'Violet Bent Backwards Over the Grass is the title poem of the book and the first poem I wrote of many. Some of which came to me in their entirety, which I dictated and then typed out, and some that I worked laboriously picking apart each word to make the perfect poem. They are eclectic and honest and not trying to be anything other than what...
Dylogia Córka Azrai wyrosła na kanwie dziecięcych marzeń, miłości do ojczyzny, oczarowania morzem oraz szczerego podziwu dla podwodnego świata. Syreny jako ucieleśnienie tajemniczego piękna, ryby, glony i cała ta niesamowita różnorodność - fascynowały mnie bowiem od najmłodszych lat. Córka Azrai to dobra baśń, ale jak każda bajka składa się z fragmentów prawdziwego życia: faktów, opowieści, myśli i emocji, których osobiście doświadczyłam lub napotkałam na swojej życiowej drodze. W ...
One of the most important books I've ever read - an indispensable guide to thinking clearly about the world' BILL GATES'A hopeful book about the potential for human progress when we work off facts rather than our inherent biases' BARACK OBAMAThe international bestseller, inspiring and revelatory, filled with lively anecdotes and moving stories, Factfulness is an urgent and essential book that will change the way you see the world, and make you realise things are better than you thought. *#1 S...
A century after his death, Viennese artist Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) still startles with his unabashed eroticism, dazzling surfaces, and artistic experimentation. In this neat, dependable monograph, we gather all of Klimt's major works alongside authoritative art historical commentary and privileged archival material from Klimt`s own archive to trace the evolution of his astonishing oeuvre. With top-quality illustration, including new photography of the celebrated Stoclet Frieze, the bo...
Jan lost the battle for the principality, but not the war. However, there is something more terrible. A cruel demon took possession of the bird, and now his friends are afraid of him, his young wife hates him, and his enemies are plotting. The dream of saving the winged people seems to no longer inspire the prince, now all he wants is revenge.Reton, the Land of the Winged Ones, a step closer to being plunged into darkness. But will the demon's desires overcome love? The destinies of state...
Seria wydawnicza „czytamy w oryginale” zawiera adaptacje największych dzieł literatury światowej w wersji dwujęzycznej, przeznaczonej dla uczących się języka angielskiego. Śledząc losy bohaterów, możemy na bieżąco porównywać tekst angielski i polski. Anne of Green Gables. Ania z Zielonego Wzgórza Lucy Maud Montgomery i Pollyanna Eleanor H. Porter to dwie ponadczasowe powieści o niezwykłej sile optymizmu i wyobraźni. Obie historie łączy motyw osieroconych dziewcząt, których nieposk...
Adaptacja, przeznaczona dla uczących się języka angielskiego, została przygotowana z myślą o czytelnikach średnio zaawansowanych, jednak dzięki obecności polskiego tłumaczenia z książki korzystać mogą również początkujący.
LITERATURA W ORYGINALE to nowa seria wydawnicza prezentująca najważniejsze dzieła literatury światowej w wersji dwujęzycznej angielsko-polskiej. To znakomite narzędzie do nauki języka, ale także unikatowa możliwość poznawania wielkiej literatury przez porównywanie tekstu oryginalnego z polskim tłumaczeniem.
This comprehensive volume explores the rich history of Spanish painting from the early medieval period through the Renaissance and into the Baroque era. Featuring stunning reproductions of key works, the book traces the evolution of styles, themes, and techniques that defined Spanish art over these centuries. It highlights the cultural and religious influences that shaped the artists` visions and celebrates the masterpieces of legendary painters who contributed to Spain`s artistic heritage. I...
A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good.Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry Gruffalo!Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic and has become a bestselling phenomenon across the world with over 13.5 million copies sold. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster has found ...
Leil Lowndes odkrywa przed czytelnikami sekrety efektywnej komunikacji! "How to Talk to Anyone" to podręcznik, który nauczy cię trudnej sztuki skutecznego komunikowania się i radzenia sobie w tłumie - teraz dostępny w wersji anglojęzycznej dla prawdziwych koneserów literatury.Miewasz trudności z wysławianiem się w towarzystwie? Nie wiesz, jak poradzić sobie podczas rozmowy z nieznajomym? Leil Lowndes, międzynarodowej sławy trenerka personalna, udowadnia czytelnikom, że wszystkiego można się n...
THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLERIf you can change your mind you can do anything.Why do we refresh our wardrobes every year, renovate our kitchens every decade, but never update our beliefs and our views? Why do we laugh at people using computers that are ten years old, but yet still cling to opinions we formed ten years ago?There's a new skill for the modern world that matters more than raw intelligence - the ability to change your mind. To have the edge we all need to develop the flexibility to u...
A FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK TO LOOK OUT FOR IN 2026'Totally fascinating... As compelling as a spy thriller' SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE 'A truly riveting account of the most notorious act of sabotage in modern history' PETER FRANKOPAN'Jaw-dropping... a pearl of a story' RORY CARROLL 'All the elements of a fictional thriller... I can already see the blockbuster movie' RORY CLEMENTSThe explosive inside story of the most daring act of sabotage in modern history: the bombing of the $20 billion Nord Strea...
Accompanying celebrated academic, Katherine Solomon, to a lecture she`s been invited to give in Prague, Robert Langdon`s world spirals out of control when she disappears without trace from their hotel room. Far from home and well out of his comfort zone, Langdon must pit his wits against forces unknown to recover the woman he loves.But Prague is an old and dangerous city, steeped in folklore and mystery. For over two thousand years, the tides of history have washed back and forth over it, lea...
Come and see where the world's coolest stuff is – from exploding volcanoes and venomous animals to creatures that glow in the dark, mysterious lost cities and more.Want to know where you can see sharks, shooting stars, dinosaur fossils, giant waterfalls, mummies, and rockets taking off? This epic guide will show you some of the most amazing places, creatures and experiences on the planet, all linked together through awesome maps, photographs and ingenious illustrations.Inside Where in t...
Books are dying. Across the world the number of people reading is in free fall. Literacy is declining or stagnating in most developed countries. At universities, students are unable to read the books assigned to them by their teachers. Addictive digital entertainment technologies have colonised our free time with infantilising `slop`. The golden chain of knowledge linking reader to reader through the centuries is breaking for the first time since the collapse of the Western Roman Empire usher...
Sunshine and effortless chic: the French Riviera is the coastline of 1,000 iconic fashion moments. With its reputation as the playground of the rich, famous and beautiful, the Riviera is the epitome of French coastal elegance. Little Book of Riviera Style explores the fashion story of the Côte d'Azur, with dozens of images showing unforgettable looks from couture to caftans and from runway to superyacht. Expert text from bestselling author Emma Baxter-Wright explores the key moments, looks, ...
When it comes to the trials and triumphs of becoming a grown up, journalist Dolly Alderton has seen and tried it all. In her memoir, she vividly recounts falling in love, wrestling with self-sabotage, finding a job, throwing a socially disastrous Rod-Stewart themed house party, getting drunk, getting dumped, realising that Ivan from the corner shop is the only man you've ever been able to rely on, and finding that that your mates are always there at the end of every messy night out. Gl...
W dzisiejszym świecie, gdzie informacja zalewa nas z każdej strony, a decyzje musimy podejmować niemal bez przerwy, sztuka jasnego myślenia staje się nie tyle umiejętnością, co wręcz supermocą. Czy zastanawiałeś się kiedyś, dlaczego mimo najlepszych intencji i sporej inteligencji, zdarza nam się wpadać w te same pułapki, popełniać błędy i podejmować decyzje, których później żałujemy? Rolf Dobelli w swojej przełomowej książce "Sztuka jasnego myślenia" nie oferuje jedynie teoretycznych rozważań...
Through the turbulent passage of time, graphic design?with its vivid, neat synthesis of image and idea?has distilled the spirit of each age. Surrounding us every minute of every day, from minimalist packaging to colorful adverts, smart environmental graphics to sleek interfaces: graphic design is as much about transmitting information as it is about reflecting society&rsquo s cultural aspirations and values. With his sweeping knowledge of the field, author Jens Müller curates the standout des...
