James Russell Knihy

Stateční kluci sami proti bandě zločinců Divoký a překrásný ostrovní domov bratrů Flynna a Paddyho ukrývá neuvěřitelné tajemství: žijí tu draci! Jakmile to zjistí zlý a mocný Pitbul, pošle sem své muže, aby zabili draka a přivezli mu jeho tělo. Touží také po dračím vejci, aby mohl vystavovat draka ve své soukromé ZOO. Domov Flynna a Paddyho se má brzy obrátit vzhůru nohama. Budou jejich statečnost a dovednosti stačit na to, aby překazili Pitbulovi jeho dábelský plán?

Facing overwhelming grief and betrayal, Jimmy Brennan seeks escape from his troubled life after the death of his mother and his girlfriend's infidelity. Leaving Australia behind, he embarks on a journey to Bali in search of solace and a fresh start, grappling with his pain and the choices that led him there.

Celebrating the life and work of English artist Eric Ravilious (1903-42), ‘A Country Life’ (the third book in the Ravilious in Pictures series) features twenty-two beautiful watercolours painted in north-west Essex and on the East Anglian coast. Accompanying essays by James Russell explore the artist’s home life, introducing the people and places he know around the villages of Castle Hedingham and Great Bardfield, and offering insights into the culture and customs of 1930s England.--Publisher.

The Victoria's Secret Angels have become an iconic representation of female beauty and sensuality that is unparalleled in popular culture. Russell James has spent 15 years being the primary photographer for the lovely and fascinating women who have been featured by Victoria's Secret over the years. The list certainly is an impressive one, including such headline names as Gisele Bundchen, Adriana Lima, and Alessandra Ambrosio, to name a few. This ample volume showcases these heavenly representations of womanhood in all their splendor. Subtly provocative in a tastefully seductive manner, these portraits capture each model's individual blend of physical attractiveness and beguiling personality. The array of images reflects playfulness and adventure, and the innovative compositions and technically perfect photography add to the overall captivating effect. Readers will truly feel as if they've stepped into their own little piece of paradise.

Set in a vibrant world of dragons and their courageous child guardians, this best-selling series combines thrilling adventures with interactive augmented reality experiences. Readers can engage with the story in a unique way through the free app AR Reads, enhancing the excitement and immersion of each page.

Featuring an exhilarating adventure, this tale follows brave child guardians as they protect dragons in a vibrant world filled with action. The story is enhanced by interactive augmented reality content, available through the free app AR Reads, which brings the narrative to life in an engaging way. With its best-selling status and captivating plot, readers are in for a thrilling experience that combines traditional storytelling with modern technology.

Set in a vibrant world of dragons and their courageous child guardians, this best-selling adventure combines thrilling storytelling with innovative interactive elements. Readers can enhance their experience through augmented reality content available via the free AR Reads app, making the journey even more immersive and engaging.

An essential resource for workers navigating their retirement and pension options, from the labor organizer's perspective.Researching retirement plans should not take the rest of your life, even if deciphering the relevant paperwork seems to have become a full-time job. Deliberately elaborate legalese is obscuring the efforts of financial elites to seize control of workers' collective retirement savings―and The Labor Guide to Retirement Plans is here to translate.Neoliberal retirement reforms have escalated elites' efforts to replace guaranteed workplace retirement plans with weak 401(k)-like savings accounts and risky stock market investment schemes. The result is arguably the largest source of labor value expropriation over the last four decades. In light of all this, what do workers need to know as they assess their future prospects―especially in terms of the security their retirement plans may or may not bring? What should union activists keep in mind as they push for the national and workplace reforms needed to produce greater retirement security? This nuts-and-bolts book provides a much-needed demystification of the retirement system. Even more than that The Labor Guide to Retirement Plans enables us to take charge of our own personal futures, as a first step towards taking back what belongs to us all.

An exploration of the degree of Germanic influence in the development of early medieval Christianity. This work argues for a fundamental Germanic reinterpretation of Christianity. A general model of religious transformation is developed and applied to the Germano-Christian scenario.

Set against the backdrop of the 1861 gold rush, the story explores how the pursuit of wealth drives individuals to madness, transforming rational adults into desperate characters willing to take extreme risks. As the allure of gold consumes society, the narrative delves into the consequences of obsession and the lengths people will go to achieve their dreams.

Set in a vibrant world of dragons and their courageous young protectors, this captivating tale combines adventure with cutting-edge augmented reality features. Readers can engage with the story through an innovative app, AR Reads, enhancing the experience with interactive content. The book promises an exhilarating journey filled with excitement and imagination, making it a must-read for fans of fantasy and technology.

An accessible but entertaining guide to seventy essential smart-thinking titles.

Drew Price has a gift, or perhaps a curse. When a demon possesses a person, he can see the horrific-looking demon that dwells within. A demon named Nicobar sets its sights on punishing him, starting by taking the soul of Drew's son, condemning the boy to a life as a psychopath. Can Drew save his son's soul and end Nicobar's time on Earth?

Joey Oates is back at Stone Harbor to complete the ritual a coven left unfinished three hundred years ago. Former lovers Scott Tackett and Allie Layton are about to reconnect after years apart, until they discover the evil growing in town. Only they can stop Oates's awful plan.

A brief introduction to a selection of the world's spiritual classics, from City of God by Augustine of Hippo to Be Here Now by Ram Dass

Chemistry's most significant chart, the Periodic Table, and its 118 elements, is laid bare in this lively, accessible and compelling expose. The periodic table, created in the early 1860s by Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev, marked one of the most extraordinary advances in modern chemistry. This basic visual aid helped scientists to gain a deeper understanding of what chemical elements really were and the role they played in everyday life. Here, in the authoritative Elementary, James Russell uses his engaging narrative to explain the elements we now know about. From learning about the creation of the first three elements, hydrogen, lithium and helium, in the big bang, through to oxygen and carbon, which sustain life on earth - along with the many weird and wonderful uses of elements as varied as fluorine, arsenic, krypton and einsteinium - even the most unscientifically minded will be enthralled by this fascinating subject. This is the story of the building blocks of the universe, and the people who identified, isolated and even created them.

In this book, the author emphasizes the need for a positive and constructive approach to American politics. He has argued that instead of focusing on bringing others down, candidates should concentrate on presenting their own merits to voters' support. The book advocates for a transformation of America's voting system, placing greater emphasis on serving the people's needs rather than benefiting the candidates. The author laments the current state of American politics, where negative campaigning has led to division within the nation. He has suggested that it is the responsibility of candidates, not the people, to bridge this divide and promote unity through respectful discourse.

Set in 1959 southern England, this verse novel creatively reinterprets Virgil's epic, blending modernity with classical themes. Major events and characters are cleverly adapted, with familiar names and locations offering a humorous twist on the original narrative. Readers encounter a lively and socially reflective tale that stands on its own, requiring no prior knowledge of The Aeneid. Additionally, the narrative connects Virgil's myth of the Roman Empire to the emergence of the digital age, adding a contemporary layer to the story.

The collection features a diverse array of lives and voices, exploring eleven distinct deaths across four stories, along with a failed mass murder attempt. It celebrates the complexity of human experiences, as noted by John Kerrigan, who praised the exciting range of structures that capture the vastness of life. Each narrative uniquely contributes to the overarching theme of mortality and the varied ways it intersects with existence.

The narrative follows Leo Barber, a multifaceted celebrity whose journey begins with his creation of a controversial character during the 1975 referendum. His life unfolds as he masquerades as a poet using computer-generated works and later claims expertise in neuroscience, relying on his brother's knowledge. Despite his morally questionable actions, including murder, Leo's story is told through his engaging and complex voice, revealing a character that is both flawed and oddly relatable, blurring the lines between villainy and vulnerability.

Exploring the challenges of aging, this narrative follows Belmont Thom and his wife Tuppence as they navigate their lives with a blend of humor and poignancy. Incorporating elements of magic realism and 'poem-prose,' the story pays homage to literary greats like Sophocles and Homer, as well as the late Peter Tinniswood. Their journey reflects both the struggles and the beauty of growing older, making it a unique and engaging read.

This book is the first full-length monograph devoted to David Remfry's watercolours, accompanying an exhibition at the new London galleries of the Royal Watercolour Society.

Ein Mann auf der Flucht. Ein Profi. Die düsteren und gefährlichen Gegenden des nächtlichen Londons werden sein Versteck. Dort lernt er eine junge Frau kennen, die arbeits-und hoffnungslos versucht zu überleben. Gemeinsam mit ihr durchläuft der Mann die übriggebliebenen Maschen eines zerstörten sozialen Netzes. 'Underground' ist ein schwarzer Thriller mit scharfem Blick auf die gesellschaftliche Realität.

Dieser bemerkenswerte Band würdigt einige der bewegendsten und inspirierendsten Kulturen der Welt und bietet ein erhellendes visuelles Erlebnis, das die Grenzen zwischen den Kulturen überwindet. Mit Aufnahmen von Prominenten wie Heidi Klum, Sir Richard Branson und Hugh Jackman dokumentiert der international bekannte australische Fotograf Russell James seine kreative Reise durch das Kunstprojekt Nomad Two Worlds. Der Fotoband zeigt, wie sich James' Arbeit über die letzten zehn Jahre entwickelt hat und beginnt als persönlicher Versuch, den Konflikt zwischen überlieferten Kulturen und moderner Zivilisation zu verstehen. Das Projekt ist mittlerweile ein kraftvoller Ausdruck von Partnerschaft, Aussöhnung und wirtschaftlichen Chancen, manifestiert in Kunst-, Musik- und Filmprojekten. Es soll ein weltweites Vorbild für echte Zusammenarbeit über kulturelle Gräben hinweg sein. Das Buch präsentiert James' Kooperationen mit indigenen Künstlern aus Australien, Nordamerika und Haiti, die seinen Aufnahmen ihre eigenen Interpretationen oder „Geschichten“ hinzugefügt haben. Diese Künstler haben in selbst gewählten Kunstformen Legenden und Vorstellungen eingearbeitet, die sich auf die thematische Intention der Fotografien beziehen. Das Ergebnis ist eine faszinierende Sammlung zeitgenössischer Fotografien, kombiniert mit traditionellen Gattungen wie Malerei, Perlenstickerei, Textilkunst und Bildhauerei.

"Schlachtmusik" von Russell James ist ein fesselnder "schwarzer" Kriminalroman, in dem Tim Hawks als Leibwächter des Gangsterbosses Al Kazan agiert. Die Situation eskaliert, als sich die Braut in ihn verliebt. James präsentiert ein düsteres Bild von London Ende der Neunzigerjahre und bietet keine einfachen Lösungen.