Autor Ian Thompson je majstrom rozprávania pútavých príbehov, ktoré čitateľov vtiahnu do svetov plných napätia a nečakaných zvratov. Jeho tvorba sa vyznačuje rýchlym tempom, neobyčajnými postavami a surovou akciou, čo odráža jeho celoživotnú lásku k dobrodružným rozprávaniam v rôznych formách. Thompson sa zameriava na vytváranie vlastných imaginatívnych svetov, ktoré skúmajú témy ako horor, fantasy a thrillery s temnými podtónmi. Jeho štýl je navrhnutý tak, aby poskytoval čitateľom intenzívny a strhujúci zážitok.
Kniha sa zaoberá vývojom automobilov, lodí, lietadiel a kozmických lodí od primitívnych začiatkov až po ich súčasné najmodernejšie typy. Informácie sú zaujímavé, zrozumiteľné pre strednú a starší školský vek.
The debut cookbook from one of the most celebrated restaurants in Canada, featuring inventive twists on French market cuisine, plus spirited anecdotes and lush photography. Earning rave reviews for their unforgettable approach, Joe Beef co-owners/chefs David McMillan and Frédéric Morin push the limits of traditional French cuisine with over 125 recipes (nearly all of them photographed) for hearty dishes infused with irreverent personality. The Strip Loin Steak comes complete with ten variations, Kale for a Hangover wisely advises the cook to eat and then go to bed, and the Marjolaine includes tips for welding your own cake mold. Joe Beef’s most popular dishes are also represented, such as Spaghetti Homard-Lobster, Foie Gras Breakfast Sandwich, Pork Fish Sticks, and Pojarsky de Veau (a big, moist meatball served on a bone). The coup de grâce is the Smorgasbord—Joe Beef’s version of a Scandinavian open-faced sandwich—with thirty different toppings. Featuring lively stories and illustrations showcasing gangsters, oysters, Canadian railroad dining car food, the backyard smoker, and more, this nostalgic yet utterly modern cookbook is a groundbreaking guide to living an outstanding culinary life.
This book explores the effect that the National Numeracy Strategy and its successor, the Primary Strategy, have had on the way in which mathematics is taught in primary schools. schovat popis
The Richard Matthewman Stories [Paperback] McMillan, Ian and Whiley, Martyn
Set against the backdrop of the Belgian Congo's civil war, the narrative follows a missionary who, after enduring brutal violence, returns to rebuild her life and the nation's medical infrastructure. Her journey from trauma to resilience highlights the establishment of a new medical school and hospital, alongside the church's rebuilding efforts. Throughout her challenges, she experiences profound moments of joy, adventure, and divine guidance, emphasizing themes of forgiveness and restoration in the wake of devastation.
A valuable reference and pedagogical tool for teachers and teacher educators on key issues related to teaching pupils from disadvantaged and impoverished backgrounds.
"Alfred is a bull and bulls are reliable and dependable. One day, his best friend Tom wants to bring home a new, adorable pet. Alfred realises he may need to change if he wants to stay number one in Tom's heart. But can bulls be adorable too?--Back cover
An Inquiry into Values in Landscape Architecture
Focusing on the interplay of aesthetic, social, and environmental value systems, this book explores the current and future roles of landscape architecture. It combines historical analysis with contemporary research to delve into practitioners' beliefs and values. Key questions addressed include the aspiration of landscape architecture as an art form, the connection between aesthetics and ecology, and the profession's social mission. This examination aims to redefine the profession's impact and responsibilities in today's context.
*Timely re-issue of this innovative biography, complete with new preface from the author.
Small sculptured figures of humans and animals have been found all over the Agora, ranging in date from the earliest occupation of Athens to the end of the Late Roman period. This booklet presents a representative sample of these carvings, ranging from elegant ivory figures of Apollo to small toy horses recovered from children's graves.