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Live on the wrong side of the law with Britain’s gangsters, Peaky Blinders, godfathers, robbers, informers, kingpins, vice lords and career criminals ***The Sunday Times Bestseller *** With stories of murder, theft, fraud and treachery, Underworld is a deep-dive into the history of professional and organised crime in Britain. From the racetrack gangs and the smash-and-grab merchants, through the Soho vice bosses and the Kray twins, to the Great Train Robbers, the Peaky Blinders, the Hatton Garden burglars, millennial gangs and the new wave of international hit-men and drug and sex traffickers, Duncan Campbell exposes the dark underbelly of Britain. A unique perspective – told by the criminals themselves and the detective who pursued them – this is a definitive history from the very beginning to the present day.

Exploring the significance of friendship, the author presents a unique equation that highlights the beauty and importance of building connections with others. Readers will learn practical insights on making friends and being a good friend, emphasizing that friendships can flourish in any setting and with anyone. This book celebrates the vital role friendships play in our lives.

Craftsmanship embodies quality, passion, and a distinctive mindset, showcasing products from small manufacturers experiencing a renaissance. As demand for durable, meaningful items grows, consumers increasingly seek products with history that blend form, function, and emotion. This shift influences attitudes toward consumer and luxury goods, steering away from logos and fleeting trends towards objects of true value that resonate personally. The focus is on businesses prioritizing craftsmanship and creating items with soul, merging tradition and innovation from raw materials to finished products. The book highlights small enterprises and the artisans behind them, who produce high-standard handicrafts, whether in furniture, porcelain, or leather goods. Each featured product represents today’s true luxury: a harmonious blend of creativity and craftsmanship that ensures quality and durability. Every page reflects the spirit of these heartfelt creations, emphasizing that they are much more than mere objects; they are expressions of artistry and dedication.

100 Irish Artists, 100 Colour Plates. 6 Commentaries from respected writers such as: Mebh Ruane, Colin Graham, Valerie Connor, Fiona Kearney, Brian Hand and Noel Kelly - Creative Ireland: The Visual Arts will fast become the most desirable visual arts book this season. Creative Ireland: The Visual Arts presents an attractive record of the early 21st century contemporary visual arts in Ireland with 100 artists who have been selected for their specific contribution to the contemporary arts in the first years of the 21st Century. Aimed at a general audience, as well as the art connoisseur and enthusiast, each artist is profiled with an iconic example of their practice shown in full colour. The texts are engaging as they explain Ireland within the context of the early 21st century, and the impact that this has had socially, economically and culturally. The book is in an attractive format, and is priced at a level that makes it affordable.

Na konci světa, na kopcích a ostrovech severního Skotska, byla v polovině minulého století některá městečka zasažena mocí Božího Ducha. Dočteme se o zázracích srovnatelných s knihou Skutků, o moci proroctví, síle pokání o nadšení pro modlitbu. Evangelista Duncan Campbell, který tam tehdy působil, popisuje také postoje a činy, které k tomuto probuzení vedly. „Představovali jsme si, že křesťanský život je napodobování Ježíše. Není to napodobování, jde o to, že se na jeho životě podílíme.“