Tento britský autor je mistrem napínavých thrillerů. Jeho díla jsou známá pro svou propracovanost a poutavé zápletky, které čtenáře udržují v napětí od začátku do konce. S citem pro detail a psychologické profily postav dokáže vytvořit příběhy, které jsou nejen vzrušující, ale i hluboce rezonující. Jeho schopnost budovat napětí a překvapivé zvraty z něj činí jednoho z předních autorů současného kriminálního žánru.
Malcolm a Harriet Bensonovi vypadají jako zcela obyčejní, usedlí padesátníci… až na to, že doma vězní desetiletou Daisy. A nyní se Bensonovi rozhodli do svého domova „přivést“ novou dceru. Když pak malá Poppy zmizí, je to nejen začátek strašné noční můry pro její rodiče, ale i jednoho z emocionálně nejvíce vyčerpávajících případů detektiva Nathana Codyho a jeho kolegyně Megan Webleyové.
Tibetan Thangka Painting is the only detailed description of the techniques and principles of the sacred art of Tibetan scroll painting. It is the distillation of research carried out over a period of ten years, collected during five journeys to Nepal and India, and compiled from some twenty traditional painters. This book presents, step-by-step, the techniques used to make a thangka from the preparation of the canvas to the final application of the sacred syllables behind each completed figure. Separate chapters introduce the reader to the basic principles of composition, color, and figure proportions. Included are descriptions of the pigments and how they are mixed and applied. A wealth of drawings and photographs illustrates each step and the many line drawings of symbols and motifs drawn by Robert Beer will greatly aid artists and serve as unique resource for designers. Robert Beer has also contributed a section which includes valuable guidelines for those who wish to paint thangkas using modern techniques and commercially available materials.
The book addresses the crisis facing organizations globally, emphasizing the need to rethink outdated principles and practices for future success. It offers practical guidance for managers on creating 'dynamic organizations' that prioritize customer-driven continuous improvement. Through case studies, David Jackson highlights the importance of clear and incisive leadership in empowering employees and fostering an adaptable work environment.
Newcastle United Minute by Minute takes you on a fantastic journey through the Magpies' matchday history. Relive all the breathtaking goals, heroic penalty saves, sending offs and other memorable moments. From Shearer to Milburn, Ginola and many more, all the club legends are here. This is a book every Newcastle fan should own.
Using the police surveillance video transcript and the Martin Bashir interview with the suspects on 'Tonight', David Jackson interprets how the prime suspects in the Stephen Lawrence murder case make sense of their inner and outer worlds, in their own terms. It draws attention to their concealed fears of being seen as white 'losers'. In terms of jobs, income, reputation and style, the suspects' lives are often characterised by uncertainty and anxiety that are covered up by 'brave' performances. They also possess fantasised perceptions of being ruined or usurped by a young, masculine, black presence. Jackson concludes by arguing that the killing of Stephen Lawrence might be construed as a defensive bid to counter the imaginary threat of a black menace.
Critical realism in nineteenth-century Russia
Exploring Russian nineteenth-century society, the book delves into the art of the Wanderers, a prominent dissident school of realist painters. It paints a vivid social panorama of the late tsarist period, highlighting the land, its people, and the historical context that shaped their experiences. Through the lens of art, it offers insights into the cultural and social dynamics of the era, showcasing the unique perspectives of those who challenged the status quo.
The relentlessly gripping new thriller from the bestselling author of Cry Baby and Don't Make a Sound.
THEY ALL BELIEVE HIMBUT SHE KNOWS HE'S LYINGIzzy is cursed. She has highly developed empathic abilities that mean she can read the emotions of those close to her. And she can always tell when they are lying. As a child she sparked her parents' divorce by revealing her father's infidelity. As an adult she has cut herself off from almost everyone except her partner, the only person she knows who has nothing to hide.But no matter how she tries, Izzy's abilities cannot be controlled. Young girls are going missing, and the police have no suspects. But when Izzy sees her old school caretaker being interviewed, she knows his story about seeing the latest victim being bundled into a car isn't true. But why would Kenneth Plumley lie? And when the police won't take her seriously, Izzy risks everything to discover the truth herself...
The new standalone thriller from the bestselling author of Cry Baby and The Resident