Zbirka: Biografije in resnične zgodbe
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Brief History of the Private Lives of the Roman Emperors(2008) BLOND, ANTHONYEven more scurrilous than the TV series Rome, A Brief History of the Private Lives of the Roman Emperors tells the true story of toga parties, banquets, and the scandalous life of the Caesars. Ancient history with all the boring bits taken out.Vezava: Mehka15,41 € -
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Journey Through a Small Planet(2008) LITVINOFF, EMANUELRecalls the author's working-class Jewish childhood in the East End of London. This book describes the overcrowded tenements of Brick Lane and Whitechapel, the smell of pickled herring and onion bread, the rattle of sewing machines and chatter in Yiddish.Vezava: Mehka14,01 € -
Beyond These Walls(2006) BAUMAN, JANINAFirst published in 1986 as Winter in the Morning, this edition has been updated and expanded by the author.Vezava: Mehka15,41 € -
Somme Mud(2008) LYNCH, E P FWritten from the perspective of an ordinary 'Tommy' and told with dignity, candour and surprising wit, Somme Mud is a testament to the human spirit: for out of the mud that threatened to suck out a man's soul rises a compelling story of humanity and frienVezava: Mehka15,41 € -
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Daddy’s Little Princess(2014) GLASS, CATHYThe latest title from the internationally bestselling author and foster carer Cathy Glass. Beth is a sweet-natured child who appears to have been well looked after. But it isn’t long before Cathy begins to have concerns that the relationship bVezava: Mehka14,01 € -
Dark Charisma of Adolf Hitler(2013) REES, LAURENCEAdolf Hitler was an unlikely leader – fuelled by hate, incapable of forming normal human relationships, unwilling to debate political issues – and yet he commanded enormous support.Vezava: Mehka23,82 € -
Don't Sleep, There are Snakes(2009) EVERETT, DANIEL (DEAN OF ARTS AND SCIENCES AT BENTLEY UNIVERSITY)Although the author was a missionary, far from converting the Pirahas, they converted him. This title shows the slow, meticulous steps by which he gradually mastered their language and his gradual realisation that its unusual nature closely reflected itsVezava: Mehka18,21 € -
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Magic Hour: A Life in Movies(1997) CARDIFF, JACKA new paperback edition of the story of Jack Cardiff's life in films, first as a camerman and then as a director, including his early use of the new Technicolour film camera and recreating his days on the music hall circuit during the 1920s and 30s with aVezava: Mehka21,02 € -
Read & Burn(2013) NEATE, WILSONOffers an in-depth appraisal of Wire, one of the most influential British bands to emerge during the punk era.20,96 € -
Hotel Bemelmans(2002) BEMELMANS, LUDWIGHis evocative tales of grand hotel life have a reporter's eye for sensory detail, yet he always manages to bathe his world and it's lovable characters in the mood of a fairytale. Meet the girl-hungry hotel Magician, Kalakobe the African cook, Mr Sigsag, MVezava: Mehka23,82 € -
I'm Still with You(2008) OBLEY, CAROLEA collection of stories of after-death communication. It demonstrates how contact with the spirit world can be a catalyst in healing grief.Vezava: Mehka21,61 €
