John House Knihy

The story follows Joshua Smith, a talented quarterback basking in the glory of hero worship at a prestigious university. Despite his intelligence and awareness of the dangers posed by the drug underworld, he becomes entangled in a perilous situation when he inadvertently merges his athletic life with the dark realities of drug dealing. This unexpected combination leads him into a tumultuous and life-altering experience, exploring themes of ambition, temptation, and the consequences of choices.

Set on Christmas morning, the story follows Dr. Edward Majorski, who, after a grueling 12-hour emergency room shift, finds himself in a life-threatening hostage situation at a convenience store. As a botched robbery unfolds, he must rely on his quick thinking and surgical expertise to navigate the crisis, all while facing the challenges of inadequate conditions. The narrative explores themes of resilience and the unexpected demands of heroism in dire circumstances.

Highlighting the first-ever exhibition of Paul Czanne's complete collection at The Courtauld Gallery, this catalogue celebrates the 75th anniversary of The Courtauld Institute of Arts. It features an exceptional array of seminal paintings, alongside rarely seen drawings and watercolors, showcasing the breadth of Czanne's artistic evolution throughout his career. The collection's significance is underscored by its quality and diversity, offering a comprehensive insight into one of the most influential artists in art history.

This series acts as an introduction to key artists and movements in art history. Each title contains 48 full-page colour plates, accompanied by extensive notes, and numerous comparative illustrations in colour or black and white, a concise introduction, select bibliography and detailed source information for the images. Monographs on individual artists also feature a brief chronology.

Analyzes the career of French painter Claude Monet focusing on the evolution of his painting technique