The works of John Home, esq. Now first collected. To which is prefixed an account of his life and writings by Henry Mackenzie Home John Книга по Требованию

First published in 1964 and 1965, In His Own Write and A Spaniard in the Works are a brilliantly inventive and offbeat collection of John Lennon's stories, drawings and poems

Thanks to the invidious reputation of his most famous work, The Prince, Niccolo Machiavelli exerts a unique hold over the popular imagination. But was Machiavelli as sinister as he is often thought to be? Might he not have been an infinitely more sympathetic figure, prone to political missteps, professional failures and personal dramas? • Alexander Lee reveals the man behind the myth, following him from cradle to grave, from his father's penury and the abuse he suffered at a teacher's hands, to his marriage and his many affairs (with both men and women), to his political triumphs and, ultimately, his fall from grace and exile. In doing so, Lee uncovers hitherto unobserved connections between Machiavelli's life and thought. He also reveals the world through which Machiavelli moved: from the great halls of Renaissance Florence to the court of the Borgia pope, Alexander VI, from the dungeons of the Stinche prison to the Rucellai gardens, where he would begin work on some of his last great works

A perceptive and detailed account of the artist Paul Cezanne, who uniquely bridged the gap between the Impressionist and Cubist movements • A fascinating biography portrays his life in the context of society at the time, and provides an insight into his friendships and family • Features a handsome gallery of Cezanne's most iconic works, accompanied by expert analysis of his style and technique • Explains the artist's mastery of colour, composition, design and observation • Beautifully illustrated with 500 outstanding reproductions and photographs

"Россетти. Его жизнь и труды" - первая книга Эвелин Во: портрет одного из величайших художников девятнадцатого века, написанный одним из величайших писателей двадцатого • Это искрометный рассказ о трагической и загадочной жизни Данте Габриэля Россетти, рассказывающий историю некоторых величайших произведений поэзии и живописи девятнадцатого века. Пронизанный обаянием и сухим остроумием, озаренный чувством родства с художником-прерафаэлитом, Россетти одновременно является блестящей переоценкой творчества и наследия Розетти, а также взрывом неповиновения художественному истеблишменту времен Во • Книга на английском языке • Evelyn Waugh's first book: a portrait of one of the greatest artists of the nienteenth century, from one of the greatest writers of the twentieth • 'Biography, as books about the dead are capriciously catalogued, is still very much in the mode' • This is a sparkling account of Dante Gabriel Rossetti's tragic and mysterious life, telling the story behind some of the greatest poetry and painting of the nineteenth century

This is the definitive biography on one of the most important and controversial figures of the 20th century. Drawing on interviews with Gorbachev himself, transcripts and documents from the Russian archives, and interviews with Kremlin aides and adversaries, as well as foreign leaders, Taubman’s intensely personal portrait extends to Gorbachev’s remarkable marriage to a woman he deeply loved, and to the family that they raised together. Nuanced and poignant, yet unsparing and honest, this sweeping account has all the drama of a great Russian novel • When Mikhail Gorbachev became its leader in March 1985, the USSR was still one of the world’s two superpowers. By the end of his tenure six years later, the Communist system was dismantled, the cold war was over and, on 25 December 1991, the Soviet Union itself ceased to exist

They care for their elderly, play with their kids, and always put family first. Can we all learn something from the wisdom of wolves? • In this unforgettable book, wolf expert and naturalist Elli Radinger draws on her 25 years of first-hand experience among the wolves of Yellowstone National Park to tell us their remarkable stories • Wolves are more human than we ever knew • In fact, they can teach us how to be better humans • They play, love, care for others, show compassion, die of broken hearts, pine for home, work in teams, are endlessly patient and leaders know when to defer to followers • In The Wisdom of Wolves naturalist Elli Radinger takes us on a journey into the heart of the wolf pack, revealing • what they can teach us about family, cooperation, survival, leadership, commitment and how to enjoy what life gives us

By a two-time debating world champion, a dazzling look at how arguing better can transform your life – and the world – for the better • Everyone debates, in some form, most days. Sometimes we do it to persuade; other times to learn, discover a truth, or simply to express something about ourselves. We argue to defend ourselves, our work, and our loved ones from external threat. We do it to get our way, or just to get ahead • As a two-time debating world champion, Bo has made a career out of arguing. Over the past few years, however, he’s noticed how we’re not only arguing more and more, but getting worse at it – a fact proven by our polarised politics. By tracing his own journey from immigrant kid to world champion, as well as those of illustrious participants in the sport such as Malcolm X, Edmund Burke and Sally Rooney, Seo shows how the skills of debating – information gathering, truth finding, lucidity, organization, and persuasion – are often the cornerstone of successful careers and happy lives

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850—1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, travel writer, and essayist. He was a celebrity during his lifetime for works like "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" and "Treasure Island." Now he is one of the most translated authors in the world. Tired of his father refusing to tolerate his addiction for alcohol, John Nicholson decides to leave Edinburgh for a better life in America. For some time he seems to have achieved success, but John learns that all of his excesses mixed with internal problems would ultimately lead him to failure

A collection of letters from John le Carre, one of the greatest British novelists of our time, and a fabulous letter writer, spanning decades from his childhood to the Cold War to his final years • John le Carre was one of the greatest novelists of his generation but also had an extraordinary life, from his childhood with a con man father to his inimitable career as a writer. From his involvement in the Cold War, time in Berlin, travels to Vietnam and engagement with world leaders, his experiences were truly remarkable • This collection of letters reveals John le Carre - the man, the writer and his world - for the first time and most intimately. Including letters to Stephen Fry and about Mrs Thatcher, and correspondence with Alec Guinness and a ten-year-old aspiring spy, Selected Letters come together with crispness and clarity to illuminate the extraordinary writer

Following the incredible success of his first book, In His Own Write, John Lennon’s second collection of stories, drawings and poems is just as witty, whimsical and wonderful as his debut. First published in 1965 it is now back in print, looking just as it did when it first appeared half a century ago

Раскройте историю, темы и язык пьес, стихов и сонетов Шекспира с помощью этого прекрасно иллюстрированного путеводителя по его жизни и творчеству. Комедия и романтика, история и трагедия — у Шекспира есть все. Спустя примерно 400 лет после того, как они были написаны и впервые исполнены, его произведения по-прежнему остаются свежими и актуальными. Откройте для себя творчество самого знаменитого драматурга мира с помощью этого издания, которое включает • - Понятный и доступный формат • - Подробное описание сюжетов всех его 39 пьес со списками персонажей • - Руководство о том, как читать и интерпретировать его великие сонеты и поэмы • - Справочную информация по бокам страниц, которая проясняет мифологический, географический и исторический контекст каждой пьесы и расшифровывает ее язык, драматическое действие и темы

Абсолютно необходимая книга для каждого современного футбольного болельщика о развитии тактики Премьер-лиги, изданная к 25-летию чемпионата • В далеком 1992 году английский футбол застрял в средневековье, выйдя из пятилетнего запрета на участие в европейских соревнованиях. Игра была физической, с нанесением синяков и на износ, в основе которой преобладала сила над скоростью, агрессия над изяществом. Это была эпоха генералов полузащиты, редукторов, больших игроков впереди и того, как они добивались успеха; 4-4-2 было в порядке вещей. Немногие команды экспериментировали тактически • А потом, почти в одночасье, все изменилось. Создание Премьер-лиги совпало с одним из самых драматичных изменений правил в истории футбола: отменой обратного паса. Внезапно у защитников появилась карточка "без права выхода из тюрьмы", вратари должны были уметь выходить на поле и играть с мячом, и темп игры неизмеримо ускорился