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The Knight of New Orleans, the Pride and the Sorrow of Paul Morphy
ISBN: 9781937056018 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 590 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. 1837. Paul Morphy was born into a wealthy Creole family in the French Quarter of New Orleans and became infamous for his fast and positional chess game. At twenty-one he was knighted world champion after defeating the great European masters-the English and Germans-in New York at the First American Chess Congress. In a short-lived blaze of glory, he defeated opponents in an atmosphere that encouraged gambling, drinking and often led to duels for honour. Soon no one dared play the boy from New Orleans-he even offered Pawn and Move to the world
As a young gentleman, Paul embarked on a Grand... 1837. Paul Morphy was born into a wealthy Creole family in the French Quarter of New Orleans and became infamous for his fast and positional chess gam...
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91,40 zł |
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The Murderess and the Hangman: A Novel of Criminal Minds
ISBN: 9781937056131 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 620 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. US Paperback]
On October 22, 2010, a human skull was found in Sir David Attenborough's garden in south London...a middle-aged female skull. How did it get there? Where was the rest of the body? The Murderess and the Hangman is a story of this murder, told from both sides of the scaffold. In 1879 William Marwood, 'gentleman hangman' for London and Middlesex, hanged 'callous murderess' Kate Webster. Her crime? The axe-murder of her landlady, Mrs. Julia Thomas, in the leafy suburb of Richmond, London. With incredible guile, Kate Webster began physically impersonating her... US Paperback]
On October 22, 2010, a human skull was found in Sir David Attenborough's garden in south London...a middle-aged female skull. H... |
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91,40 zł |
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The Knight of New Orleans, the Pride and the Sorrow of Paul Morphy
ISBN: 9781937056032 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 590 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. 1837. Paul Morphy was born into a wealthy Creole family in the French Quarter of New Orleans and became infamous for his fast and positional chess game. At twenty-one he was knighted world champion after defeating the great European masters-the English and Germans-in New York at the First American Chess Congress. In a short-lived blaze of glory, he defeated opponents in an atmosphere that encouraged gambling, drinking and often led to duels for honor. Soon no one dared play the boy from New Orleans-he even offered Pawn and Move to the world
As a young gentleman, Paul embarked on a Grand... 1837. Paul Morphy was born into a wealthy Creole family in the French Quarter of New Orleans and became infamous for his fast and positional chess gam...
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91,40 zł |
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The Murderess and the Hangman: A Novel of Criminal Minds
ISBN: 9781937056117 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 620 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. UK Paperback]
On 22nd October 2010, a human skull was found in Sir David Attenborough's garden in south London...a middle-aged female skull. How did it get there? Where was the rest of the body? The Murderess and the Hangman is a story of this murder, told from both sides of the scaffold. In 1879 William Marwood, 'gentleman hangman' for London and Middlesex, hanged 'callous murderess' Kate Webster. Her crime? The axe-murder of her landlady, Mrs Julia Thomas, in the leafy suburb of Richmond, London. With incredible guile, Kate Webster began physically impersonating her... UK Paperback]
On 22nd October 2010, a human skull was found in Sir David Attenborough's garden in south London...a middle-aged female skull. ... |
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91,40 zł |
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Napoleon vs. the Turk, When the Master Warrior Met the Master Machine
ISBN: 9781937056964 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 102 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. Napoleon Vs. the Turk is an exciting minute-by-minute drama loosely based on the real Turk and its match against Napoleon. It was first performed at the 2006 Toronto Fringe Festival, directed by Luke Davies.
1809. Napoleon Bonaparte has invaded Austria and is working out a treaty at Schonbruun Palace. Also visiting Schonbruun is The Turk, a mechanical man seemingly able to play chess and defeat many seasoned players. Napoleon, a chess enthusiast, challenges the Turk to a game. But as Johann Nepomuk Maelzel, the last steward of the famous Turk, drunkenly recalls, all is not... Napoleon Vs. the Turk is an exciting minute-by-minute drama loosely based on the real Turk and its match against Napoleon. It was first performed at t...
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54,80 zł |
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Loveswept: A Cross-Cultural Romance of 1950s Turkey
ISBN: 9781937056506 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 286 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. "Set in a beautiful and exotic country besieged by political and religious struggles, LOVESWEPT is a compelling story of a young Turkish woman's romantic encounters that transcend deep cultural differences. A must read. Once you start, you won't be able to put it down."
--Helen S. Astin, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, UCLA, co-author of WOMEN OF INFLUENCE, WOMEN OF VISION "LOVESWEPT beautifully portrays how the political and cultural transformation of a country deeply impacts personal lives. Standing at the crossroads between traditional values and a modern life, Neri must battle... "Set in a beautiful and exotic country besieged by political and religious struggles, LOVESWEPT is a compelling story of a young Turkish woman's roman...
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67,00 zł |
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When We Were Slugs
ISBN: 9781937056889 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 50 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 13-18 dni roboczych. James Manlow was appointed in 2013 as the first Poet Laureate for Bournemouth, England. His poetry has appeared in The Independent, Poetry Review, Staple, Orbis, The Rialto, The Interpreter's House, Smith's Knoll, Dream Catcher, The Shop (Ireland), and The Saint Ann's Review (US). In 2011, his poem "Entertaining the Dictator" was shortlisted for the Arvon International Poetry Prize. In 2003, he was selected as one of the Arvon/Jerwood Young Poets. In 2002, his poem "The Dressing" won third place in The Bridport Prize and "The Lazy Maid" won second place in the UK National Poetry... James Manlow was appointed in 2013 as the first Poet Laureate for Bournemouth, England. His poetry has appeared in The Independent, Poetry Review, ... |
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54,80 zł |
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