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Чтобы вы гордились детьми
Чтобы вы гордились детьми
Виктория Мариупольская
¥60.96
Для того чтобы сесть за руль, необходимо сперва научиться водить машину, сдать экзамены по теории правил дорожного движения и практике навыков вождения и затем получить на вождение письменное разрешение в виде водительских прав. Однако для воспитания ребёнка и подготовки зрелого полноценного члена общества совершенно нет никаких требований. Мне всегда это казалось странным. Разве неправильное формирование личности в детстве и юности не приводит к проблемам во взрослом возрасте? Разве каждый родитель не нуждается в проверке правильности своего интуитивного умения ?выруливать? своего ребёнка на путь истинный? По-моему, пришло время серьёзно заняться этим вопросом и среди бесконечной массы неправильных методов воспитания, изобретаемых каждым молодым и неопытным родителем, отыскать элементы прекрасных и бесспорно зарекомендовавших себя методик и выстроить основательную систему и грамотный подход к такому важному делу, как родительский труд по воспитанию своих детей. Издательство Animedia Company желает вам приятного чтения.
Mr. Mercedes
Mr. Mercedes
Stephen King
¥85.67
Kontroll. Káosz. S?tétség.Egy pangó k?zép-nyugati kisvárosban, a fagyos kora hajnali órákban munkanélküliek százai állnak sorban az állásk?zvetít? el?tt. Egyszer csak egy magányos sof?r a t?megbe hajt egy lopott Mercedesszel, visszatolat, majd újra gázol, aztán elmenekül a helyszínr?l, nyolc halottat - k?ztük egy csecsem?t - és tizen?t sérültet hagyva maga után.Brady Hartfield alkoholista anyjával él a szül?i házban. Vágyik a mámorra, amit a Mercedes volánja m?g?tt, a halálosztó szerepében érzett, ezért újabb, még ?rd?gibb merényletre készül.Amikor Bill Hodges, a nyugdíjas zsaru levelet kap a Mercedeses Gyilkostól, reaktiválja magát, hogy meghiúsítsa az immár ezrek életét fenyeget?, ?rült tervet, és innent?l hajmereszt?en izgalmas versenyfutás kezd?dik az id?vel...King, a "horrorkirály" legújabb regénye kemény krimi, amely a klasszikus receptet k?vetve jó és gonosz küzdelmét állítja elénk, s k?zben félelmetes bepillantást nyújt egy megszállott, gyilkos elme m?k?désébe.Bill Hodges pedig hamarosan ismét színre lép, a szerz? ugyanis két további regényt tervez a f?szereplésével.Fordította: Bihari Gy?rgy
Perechea perfect?
Perechea perfect?
Johanna Lindsey
¥7.36
SERIA ?FAMILIA MALORY” Cu aproape un deceniu ?n urm?, Richard Allen a p?r?sit Anglia ca s? scape de un tat? abuziv ?i tiranic, care dorea s?-l ?nsoare cu fiica unui comerciant bogat pentru a face rost astfel de o avere uria??. Hot?r?t s?-?i tr?iasc? via?a dup? bunul plac, Richard se ?mbarc? ?ns? pe o corabie ?i se stabile?te ?n Caraibe, al?tur?ndu-se unei bande de v?n?tori de comori sub identitatea lui Jean Paul, un francez seduc?tor ?i lipsit de griji. C?nd se ?ntoarce ?n secret ?n Anglia ca s? rezolve o sarcin? urgent? ?i particip? la un bal mascat, Richard face ?nt?mpl?tor cuno?tin?? cu o femeie tulbur?toare. ?nc?ntat? c? avoca?ii ei au g?sit ?n sf?r?it o modalitate de a o elibera de contractul de c?s?torie cu fiul contelui de Manford, ?ncheiat pe c?nd cei doi erau doar ni?te copii, Julia Miller, mo?tenitoarea unei mari averi, sper? s?-?i g?seasc? perechea perfect? la balul prietenei sale, Georgina. Fermecat? de un francez mascat, care ?i d? primul s?rut tulbur?tor din via?a ei, Julia nu se poate ab?ine s? nu ?ncerce s? descopere identitatea acestui b?rbat misterios – ?i face o descoperire ?ocant?. Acum, ca s? scape de fantomele trecutului, Julia se vede nevoit? s? participe la o fars? riscant? al?turi un b?rbat despre care nu ar fi crezut niciodat? c? poate fi perechea perfect?.
Magia ordinii. Senza?ionala metod? japonez? de a-?i elibera ?i organiza casa
Magia ordinii. Senza?ionala metod? japonez? de a-?i elibera ?i organiza casa
Marie Kondo
¥57.14
2 milioane de exemplare v?ndute Transform?-?i locuin?a ?ntr-un spa?iu ordonat ?i permanent curat cu incredibila metod? KonMari, aplic?nd trei principii de baz?: simplific?, organizeaz? ?i depoziteaz?. Pentru a reu?i s?-?i ordonezi locuin?a, trebuie s?-?i organizezi ac?iunile ?ntr-o succesiune corect?, s? p?strezi numai obiectele care-?i sunt cu adev?rat dragi ?i s? faci totul dintr-odat? ?i repede. Dup? aceea, pentru tot restul vie?ii, nu va mai fi nevoie dec?t s? alegi ce s? p?strezi ?i ce s? arunci. Metoda KonMari nu ??i va transforma doar spa?iul de locuit. Dup? ce ai f?cut ordine ?n cas?, vei constata c? ?ntreaga ta via?? se va schimba. Vei c?p?ta mai mult? ?ncredere ?n tine, succesul te va ?nso?i, vei avea mai mult? energie ?i te vei sim?i mai motivat s? duci via?a pe care ?i-o dore?ti. De asemenea, vei dob?ndi curajul s? la?i ?n urm? aspectele negative ale vie?ii tale: vei recunoa?te o rela?ie care-?i face r?u ?i ?i vei pune cap?t; anxietatea te va p?r?si ?i, ?n sf?r?it, vei sc?dea ?n greutate. ?Kondo ne provoac? s? ne ?ntreb?m dac? obiectele care ne ?nconjoar? servesc unui scop. Ne fac s? avans?m ?n via?? sau ne ?in ata?a?i de trecut?“ – USA Today
F?nt?na ?n?l??rii. Volumul al doilea din seria N?scu?i ?n cea??
F?nt?na ?n?l??rii. Volumul al doilea din seria N?scu?i ?n cea??
Brandon Sanderson
¥114.37
Al doilea volum din seria N?scu?i din cea?? Imposibilul a fost atins. Lordul Legiuitor – care se pretindea nemuritor ?i conducea lumea cu brutalitate de o mie de ani – a pierit. Elend Venture, noul conduc?tor al lui Luthandel, ?ncearc? s?-?i men?in? puterea, ?n timp ce aristocra?ii ?i negu??torii murmur? nemul?umi?i ?i dou? armate inamice apar la por?ile ora?ului. C?nd asediul lui Luthandel se ?n?spre?te, o legend? str?veche pare s? ofere o sclipire de speran??. Dar chiar dac? F?nt?na ?n?l??rii ar exista cu adev?rat, nimeni nu ?tie unde s-o caute ?i nici ce puteri confer?. Din fericire, Elend se poate bizui pe ajutorul iubitei sale, Allomanta Vin, asasina neoficial? a Cur?ii. ?Ac?iunea exploziv? pe care ?i-o doresc to?i iubitorii de aventuri.“
Belas palavras de amor
Belas palavras de amor
Britney Salles
¥8.18
Cinquenta pequenas histórias que v?o deixar você emocionada e que v?o inspirar o seu cora??o a se expressar.S?o histórias doces, que acontecem no cotidiano daquelas pessoas que amam e se deixam amar. S?o palavras simples, mas que se ditas com sinceridade, tornam-se belas.
Чудо в перьях - Сказки для подростков
Чудо в перьях - Сказки для подростков
Валерий Герланец
¥22.81
Свою новую экзотическую повесть о зверях и людях ?Чудо в перьях? ее автор адресовал тинейджерам. Именно в этом возрасте многие из них впервые задумываются над такими извечными вопросами, как: кто я? для чего живу? что такое любовь? Этими вопросами озабочен и главный герой повествования — неизвестный науке птицезверь по имени Хрум, обитающий в джунглях одной из далеких стран Юго-Восточной Азии. Он не желает жить ?по законам джунглей?, потому что окружающая его действительность наполнена насилием и кровожадностью. Хруму больше нравятся законы доброты, взаимной помощи и уважения, по которым живут дикие слоны, повстречавшиеся ему по пути к Большой Мутной реке. Главными героями повести выступает также троица юных представителей человеческого сообщества — Элиз Смит, Майк Питерс и Рэй Картер, которые приходят на помощь попавшему в беду странному зверенышу. Хрум вновь оказывается в своем привычном мире, где встречает похожее на него самого ?чудо в перьях?. Встреча с незнакомкой впервые пробуждает в нем неведомое ему ранее чувство… Повесть ?Чудо в перьях? написана в стиле экшен, с присущими автору мягким юмором и ?киношной? калейдоскопичностью построения сюжета. Издательство Animedia Company желает вам приятного чтения.
La final apare dragostea
La final apare dragostea
Mary Balogh
¥7.36
Numai disperarea l-ar fi putut aduce pe Duncan Pennethorne, infamul conte de Sheringford, icircnapoi acas? dup? spectaculosul scandal pe care l-a stacirc;rnit cu cinci ani icircn urm?. C?ci dependent financiar de bunicul s?u, Duncan a primit de la acesta un ultimatum: se icirc;nsoar? icirc;n dou? s?pt?m acircni sau r?m acircne f?r? nici un ban. ?i iat? c? soarta i-o scoate icircn cale pe singura femeie din Londra care are tot at acircta nevoie ca ?i el s?-?i g?seasc? un so?. Pus? icircntr-o situa?ie jenant? din pricina unei minciuni spuse pe negacircndite, Margaret Huxtable se vede nevoit? s? accepte cererea icircn c?s?torie f?cut? de un necunoscut misterios. Dar cacirc nd descoper? cine se ascunde de fapt icircn spatele chipului fermec?tor al pe?itorul ei, este deja prea tacircrziu: tocmai s-a logodit cu cel mai notoriu seduc?tor al Londrei. ?i pe m?sur? ce pasiunea se aprinde icirc;ntre ei, doi oameni care se c?s?toresc din motive gre?ite descoper? c? niciodat? nu este prea tacircrziu s? apar? dragostea...
Boissons naturelles pour votre santé
Boissons naturelles pour votre santé
Cristina Rebiere, Olivier Rebiere
¥0.01
Un petit jus frais ou une tisane pour la santé? Vous aimez la nature, les animaux ou les végétaux? Vous aimeriez savoir comment utiliser fruits et légumes pour faire des jus frais, des tisanes, et améliorer votre santé? La vie est aussi faite de plaisirs simples qui peuvent se transformer en pur bonheur facilement Notre collection de livrets?pratiques ??eGuide Nature?? va vous le prouver! Découvrez des petits livres faciles et pas chers qui vont vous?aider à faire entrer la Nature dans votre quotidien! Nous avons plus d’une décennie d’expérience?dans l’élevage de petits animaux et leur présentation aux enfants dans le cadre d’un mini-zoo et aimons transmettre l’expérience de nos a?nés. Nous adorons aussi cuisiner naturellement et préparer toute sorte de jus ou de tisanes Nous souhaitons partager avec vous nos connaissances utiles et nos astuces pour???apprivoiser?? simplement cette Nature dont?quelques fois la vie moderne nous éloigne… Vous allez découvrir des petits livres pratiques utiles, toujours à portée de main dans votre smartphone N°0 – Boissons naturelles pour votre santé Dans ce numéro ??zéro?? de la collection ??eGuide Nature?? nous allons voir comment préparer des boissons naturelles, des jus frais ou des tisanes pour rester simplement et naturellement?en?bonne santé! Qu’allez vous trouver dans cet ??eGuide Nature??? nos conseils pour bien?préparer vos jus de fruits nos astuces pour concocter des tisanes 20?recettes?santé Alors, êtes vous prêt(e) à faire entrer la Nature dans votre quotidien?! Oui?On y va! Amicalement, Cristina Olivier Rebiere
The Faerie War
The Faerie War
Rachel Morgan
¥32.62
Driven by action, suspense, and a strong heroine, this bestselling YA fantasy will keep you turning the pages ... Violet Fairdale is in big trouble. Her home is gone, her beloved forest lies in ruins, the guy she gave her heart to has deserted her—and she doesn’t remember any of it. The powerful Lord Draven is taking over, brainwashing guardians into fighting for him. No one is safe from the evil spreading throughout the fae world. As alliances are forged between the remaining free fae, Vi struggles to reclaim her identity and figure out where she belongs in this new world. When someone from her past shows up, life gets more complicated. He brings with him a long-forgotten weapon and an ancient prophecy that places Vi at the center of the fight against Draven. With the future of the fae world at stake, can Vi carry out the prophecy’s instructions before it’s too late? Perfect for fans of The Mortal Instruments,The Iron Fey, and Graceling.
The Ultimate Keto Diet Guide & 100 Recipes
The Ultimate Keto Diet Guide & 100 Recipes
Elizabeth Jane
¥57.14
Do Want to Burn Fat or Store fat? Do you want to use fat to fuel your body? Do you want to stop counting calories forever? You'll learn all this and more, all for the cost of your morning coffee!! 50 Page Complete Guide to the Ketogenic Diet and 100 Delicious Recipes (all with detailed nutritional information). Includes Bonus 7 Day Quick Start Guide Meal Planner The Quick Start Guide and 7 Day Meal Planner means you can start today. Do you want to experience the benefits of the Ketogenic Diet (lose stubborn belly fat, reduced blood sugar levels, increased energy and mental focus) but are not sure where to start? Do you want a step by step Ketogenic Diet plan tailored to you? Would you like to master the Ketogenic Diet and learn how to never count calories again? Do you want a wide range of delicious and easy Ketogenic recipes to choose from? You'll get all this and more in the 'Ketogenic Diet: Low Carb, High Fat Diet Guide and 100 Recipe Cookbook for Beginners for Fast Weight Loss' You'll also learn: Why most diets fail and how to keep on track How you could be eating more carbs than you think and need. What food types to eat and what to avoid Using the 80% Approach, never to have to count calories again! Download now and discover the easy Ketogenic Diet and how it can help YOU with your health goals
World History:A Concise, Selective, Interpretive History of the World
World History:A Concise, Selective, Interpretive History of the World
Ali Parsa
¥327.00
This book provides a brief history of the world, focusing on major civilizations while employing a few strong interpretive themes. It could be used as a world history text for students and the ordinary public who are sometimes intimidated or overwhelmed by the detailed content of available history textbooks, or as a complementary book for world history classes. It could also benefit educated and intellectually inclined people by opening a stimulating topic of discussion. Upper division or graduate courses in historiography or philosophy of history might benefit from it as a review of world history, but also in the study of historiography as well. Ultimately, the book is didactic in nature and its goal is to teach history to students of history. In general, it presents an optimistic, if cautious, and realistic view of history in a coherent and meaningful narrative. It is hoped that through the understanding of history a new global ethic can ideally be envisioned and thereby achieved. The main underlying premise in this book is that successful civilizations—ones providing safety, prosperity, and room for individual growth and creativity—have from ancient times to the present flourished when responding creatively to the major challenges of their time and their environment. Second, many successful civilizations appear to have a life span of about two hundred years or some multiple of that number (e.g., the Greek’s Golden Age, the Romans, the Persians, the Chinese Han Dynasty). This number might be a consequence of the life span of individual human beings, about thirty years, with two hundred years constituting about six generations. These six generations might be divided into two first generations (father and son) of visionaries, two second generations of benefactors, and then two generations of critics. This hypothesis assumes the father-son relationship to be more direct, stronger, and more real than ideal. Third, throughout the dialectical process and cycles of integration and disintegration (or centralization and decentralization), societies tend to move toward expansion of greater human intellectual and political unity.
The Complete Creepy Hollow Series
The Complete Creepy Hollow Series
Rachel Morgan
¥76.22
Over 3000 pages of magic, intrigue, action and romance, with a collective 8000+ 5-star Goodreads reviews. Binge-read this bestselling fantasy series today! "Some of my favorite fantasy EVER!!" ~?booksmoviesandmoreohmy?★★★★★? "I cannot recommend this series enough ..." ~?Kez's Korner?★★★★★? "Put these books at the top of your must read list!!!!" ~ ★★★★★? "Excellent world building, excellent writing and great romance." ~?★★★★★? Violet has one job:?protect humans from dangerous magical creatures. It’s a job she’s good at—until her latest assignment, the?cute human guy?whose life she just saved,?follows her into the fae realm. Now she’s broken faerie law, putting graduation and her future at the Guild of Guardians at risk. She needs to get Nate home and make him forget everything he’s discovered—but it won’t be as easy as she hopes.Someone has been waiting for Nate, and now that he’s entered the fae realm, a dangerous plot is set in motion. Vi is about to find herself fighting for Nate’s life and her own as the two of them are pulled deeper into the darker side of the fae world. - - - An epic story of dazzling magic, heart-pounding action, thrilling twists, and swoon-worthy romance. Grab your copy and let yourself be swept away into this enchanting world! The Complete Creepy Hollow Series includes the following books:1.?The Faerie Guardian 2.?The Faerie Prince 3.?The Faerie War 4.?A Faerie's Secret 5.A Faerie's Revenge 6.?A Faerie's Curse 7.?Glass Faerie 8.Shadow Faerie 9.?Rebel Faerie
The Complete C. S. Lewis Signature Classics
The Complete C. S. Lewis Signature Classics
C. S. Lewis
¥502.27
For centuries people have been tormented by one question above all – ‘If God is good and all-powerful, why does he allow his creatures to suffer pain?’ And what of the suffering of animals, who neither deserve pain nor can be improved by it? The greatest Christian thinker of our time sets out to disentangle this knotty issue. With his signature wealth of compassion and insight, C.S. Lewis offers answers to these crucial questions and shares his hope and wisdom to help heal a world hungry for a true understanding of human nature.
Falcons (Collins New Naturalist Library, Book 132)
Falcons (Collins New Naturalist Library, Book 132)
Richard Sale
¥257.90
Falcons have been a source of inspiration to writers, artists, historians and naturalists alike. In a much-anticipated volume on one of Britain’s most fascinating group of birds, Richard Sale draws on a wealth of experience and research, providing a comprehensive natural history of the four British breeding falcons. The book takes each of the four breeding species in turn (Kestrel, Merlin, Hobby and Peregrine Falcon), exploring its form, habitat, breeding biology and status, along with a chapter on the hunting techniques of each species.
Monarchy: From the Middle Ages to Modernity
Monarchy: From the Middle Ages to Modernity
David Starkey
¥68.67
To coincide with the Channel 4 series to be aired at the end of this year – David Starkey's ‘Monarchy’ charts the rise of the British monarchy from the War of the Roses, the English Civil War and the Georgians, right up until the present day monarchs of the 20th Century. David Starkey’s magisterial new book Monarchy charts the rise of the British crown from the insurgency of the War of the Roses, through the glory and dangers of the Tudors, to the insolvency of the Stuarts and chaos of the English Civil War, the execution of Charles I, the rule of a commoner who was ‘king in all but name’, the importing of a German dynasty, and the coming-to-terms with modernity under the wise guidance of another German, Victoria’s Prince Consort Albert. An epilogue brings to story up to the present and asks questions about the future. The crown of England is the oldest surviving political institution in Europe. And yet, throughout this book Starkey emphasises the Crown’s endless capacity to reinvent itself to circumstances and reshape national polity whilst he unmasks the personalities and achievements, the defeats and victories, which lie behind the kings and queens of British history. Each of these monarchs has contributed, in their own way, to the religion, geography, laws, language and government that we currently live with today. In this book,Starkey demonstrates exactly how these states were arrived at, how these monarchs subtly influenced each other, which battles were won and why, whose whim or failure caused religious tradition to wither or flourish, and which monarchs, through their acumen and strength or single minded determination came to enforce the laws of England. With his customary authority and verve, David Starkey reignites these personalities to produce an entertaining and masterful account of these figures whose many victories and failures are the building blocks upon which Britain today is built. Far more than a biography of kings and queens, ‘Monarchy’ is a radical reappraisal of British nationhood, culture and politics, shown through the most central institution in British life.
Henry: Virtuous Prince
Henry: Virtuous Prince
David Starkey
¥80.25
Bestselling royal historian David Starkey’s captivating biography is a radical re-evaluation of Henry VIII, the British monarchy’s most enduring icon. Larger than life in every sense, Henry VIII was Britain’s most absolute monarch – but he was not born to rule. In this brilliantly readable history, David Starkey follows the promising young prince – a Renaissance man of exceptional musical and athletic talent – as he is thrust into the limelight after the death of his elder brother. His subsequent quest for fame was as obsessive as that of any modern celebrity, and his yearning for a male heir drove him into dangerous territory. The culmination of a lifetime’s research, David Starkey’s biography is an unforgettable portrait of the man behind the controversies, the prince turned tyrant who continues to tower over history.
My Prison, My Home
My Prison, My Home
Haleh Esfandiari
¥85.65
Robbed in Iran and imprisoned for over 100 days for suspected espionage, this is the true story of one woman's shocking ordeal in the country she called home. The morning of 30 December 2006 began routinely for Haleh Esfandiari. The Iranian-American academic was due to return home to the United States after visiting her ailing mother in Tehran. She got into a taxi to the airport, and was driven by the driver who she always used when in Iran. Fifteen minutes later, Haleh was robbed at knife point by three men, who threatened to kill her. Her baggage, two passports and identification cards were all stolen. Without her documentation, Haleh was unable to leave Iran. What appeared to be an ordinary theft was almost certainly a stage-managed robbery by agents of Iran's Intelligence Ministry, conducted to keep Haleh in the country. This was the beginning of her eight-month Iranian saga - starting with endless hours of interrogation, intimidation and threat, and ending with her release from prison after over 100 days in solitary confinement. Revealing, gripping and, at times, alarming, Haleh Esfandiari's ordeal acts as a microcosm of Iran's difficulties in dealing with the outside world and the modernity that the country only half-embraces.
Heroes: The Greatest Generation and the Second World War
Heroes: The Greatest Generation and the Second World War
James Holland
¥82.01
‘Heroes’ is the story of an extraordinary generation of young men, mostly British, who came of age in the Second World War. These young men – and women – found themselves facing life-threatening danger and the kind of responsibility few would be prepared to shoulder today. Whether fighting in the jungles of Burma or on the D-Day beaches, as submariners, pilots, spies or prisoners of war, young soldiers in WWII displayed astonishing courage and resilience, united by honour and bound by the fellowship of their comrades. Those who made it home are now a passing generation, and for many this is the last chance for them to tell their stories – men like football legend Tom Finney, who saw action in southern Italy; or James Bond set-designer Ken Adam, a German Jew who flew as a fighter pilot for the RAF; or identical twins Tom and Dee Bowles, who landed together on Easy Red beach on D-Day. Many of these young men never returned home and those who did faced insurmountable challenges assimiliating back into civilian life. ‘Heroes’ is a moving and uplifting tribute to an remarkable generation.
Empire’s Children: Trace Your Family History Across the World (Text only)
Empire’s Children: Trace Your Family History Across the World (Text only)
Anton Gill
¥76.91
From the makers of 'Who Do You Think You Are?' comes 'Empire's Children' – a tie-in edition to a six part TV series for Channel 4 – which tells the story of Empire, and follows the personal journeys of six British celebrities as they retrace their steps through their multicultural past. British society is in every way defined by its Imperial past. It is home to 2.3 million British Asians, 570,000 Caribbeans and 250,000 Chinese. Not to mention Cypriots, Australians and southern Africans. These people represent different cultures and divergent experiences but they all share a common heritage: they are the children (grandchildren, or great grandchildren) of Empire; and their lives have been shaped by that legacy. In the second part of the 20th century, Britain relinquished control of 64 countries and half a billion subjects. During that period, many thousands of those same former British subjects fled their homes to build new lives here. What were they hoping to find? Why did they want to come to the very country they'd fought so hard to free themselves from? What kinds of lives were they leaving behind? What was the reality of their new life here? And how was British society itself shaped by their arrival and assimilation here? Real concerns that are very much in forefront of our minds in the multicultural melting pot that Britain is today. ‘Empire’s Children’ seeks to answer these questions by concentrating on the personal and emotive journeys of six chosen celebrities as they retrace the steps which they – or their parents or grandparents – took in order to reach this country for the first time. The stories will cover post colonial histories of Africa, the subcontinent, the West Indies, Australasia, South East Asia and Cyprus. In some cases, they will spend some time in the former colony and experience the motivations as well as the drama of the journey itself.
Art of the New Naturalists: A Complete History
Art of the New Naturalists: A Complete History
Peter Marren,Robert Gillmor
¥456.66
The stunning, specially commissioned cover illustrations are one of the great joys of the New Naturalist series, lending it a distinctive style which has inspired nature enthusiasts for many decades. The Collins New Naturalist series is the longest-running and arguably the most influential natural history series in the world with over 100 volumes published in over 60 years. Throughout the years, the highly characteristic dust jacket illustrations have become iconic, lifting the books to a level of collectibility and increasing the level of admiration for an already well-established and respected series. With early cover illustrations prepared by Clifford and Rosemary Ellis, later and more recent covers have been designed by Robert Gillmor. Featuring prints of the awe-inspiring artwork of the New Naturalists, the book will offer a unique insight into Gillmor’s approach to each subject matter and the intricate and creative way through which he has brought his own distinctive style and craft of printmaking to the New Naturalist series. Marren explores the findings from the Ellis archive, which has thrown up considerable information on how the old covers were developed, approved, in some cases rejected, and then proofed. The Art of the New Naturalists offers a fascinating insight into how the creation of these eminent cover designs has developed and progressed and will be essential reading for everyone interested in the frantic workings behind the seemingly serene collection of artwork that is one of Britain’s iconic book series.