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The Wild Duck - Robert Icke - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

A new version of The Wild Duck, Ibsen’s masterpiece about the nature of truth, in which a stranger intervenes to reveal the lies in the past of a family, with tragic consequences. In Icke''s version the scenery and costumes grow gradually more naturalistic as the play progresses, and the characters break off from their lines to comment on the action and on Ibsen''s life. A re-assessing of The Wild Duck : verb . to duck1. a quick lowering of the head (to avoid a blow or so as not to be seen) 2. depart quickly 3. avoid noun . wild duck (more commonly known as mallard duck or anas platyrhynchos) – an undomesticated duck. note . Due to its beautiful feathers, the mallard duck is one of the most popular ducks for hunters. When injured or threatened, ducks have been alleged to commit suicide, by diving to the bottom of the water, never returning to the surface. This version of The Wild Duck was produced at The Almeida Theatre, London, and a review in The Stage remarked : " Icke has a way of pinking the cheeks of canonical plays and making them breathe"

DKK 150.00

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Squirrel and Duck: Invasion of the Doggy-Snatchers - Tom Percival - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Hilarious illustrated fiction about unlikely friends Squirrel and Duck. Laugh on every page as they take down a secret alien conspiracy! Perfect for fans of Mr Gum , Dog Man and Grimwood . Squirrel and Duck, the world’s only two talking animals, have noticed something: dogs are acting peculiarly everywhere. It’s the first clue to a shocking truth – ALIENS are invading, they’re taking over dogs’ bodies, and ONLY Squirrel and Duck can stop them! A fully illustrated, laugh-out-loud story that young readers - and their families - will love.Tom Percival is the talented and highly acclaimed author of the Big Bright Feelings picture books for younger children.

DKK 107.00

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Double Lives - A History of Working Motherhood - Bog af Helen McCarthy - Paperback

DKK 125.95

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Squirrel and Duck - Tom Percival - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Hilarious illustrated fiction about unlikely friends Squirrel and Duck. Laugh as they outwit bungling burglars, with only the help of their pet cactus! Perfect for fans of the Dog Man and Grimwood series. ''Hilarious'' Guardian ''Had me laughing out loud from the very first page'' Emily-Jane Clark, author of The Beasts of Knobbly Bottom From the bestselling author of the Big Bright Feelings picture book seriesSquirrel and Duck might seem strange housemates but they are drawn together by their secret – they are the only two talking animals in the world. When bulldozers arrive to redevelop the abandoned theme park they call home, they flee with nothing but Mr Spikes, Duck’s beloved ‘pet’ cactus. Overhearing a conversation between two nincompoop art thieves puts them on the trail of untold riches (according to Squirrel) or a great deed to help the nation (as far as Duck’s concerned). Only some surprisingly unhelpful woodland creatures and a temporary lack of transport stand in their way! Young readers will love this zanily brilliant story, full of unlikely scenarios and laugh-out-loud moments.

DKK 107.00

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Duck - Bog af maatin - Paperback

I've always been known for my timing. It's what makes me a great batsman... Today, I've got the worst timing known to man. It's the summer of 2005, England prepares to win the Ashes, and Ismail is about to become the youngest ever player in his elite public school's First XI cricket team. He sets his sights on immortality to break the school batting record and get his name into Wisden. But things are about to heat up. Recipient of the Pleasance's Charlie Hartill Fund 2024, from award-winning playwright..

DKK 131.95

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Kursk 1943 - The Southern Front - Bog af Robert Forczyk - Paperback

Mauled at Stalingrad, the German army looked to regain the initiative on the Eastern Front with a huge offensive launched near the city of Kursk, 280 miles south-west of Moscow. Armed with the new Panther tank, Hitler and Field Marshal von Manstein were confident that they could inflict another crushing defeat on the Soviet Union. What they did not know is that the Soviets knew about the coming attack, and they were ready. This book focuses on the southern front of this campaign, which featured one..

DKK 152.95

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Double Cross - Ben Macintyre - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

''Addictive and deeply moving'' Independent ''Utterly gripping'' Anthony Beevor, Daily Telegraph ''Enthralling . . . A reminder that heroism can be found in the most unlikely places'' Evening Standard ''I have seldom enjoyed a spy story more than this one'' Max Hastings, Sunday Times _____________________ D-Day, 6 June 1944, the turning point of the Second World War, was a victory of arms. But it was also a triumph for a different kind of operation: one of deceit . . .At the heart of the deception was the ''Double Cross System'', a team of double agents whose bravery, treachery, greed and inspiration succeeded in convincing the Nazis that Calais and Norway, not Normandy, were the targets of the 150,000-strong Allied invasion force. Under the direction of an eccentric but brilliant intelligence officer in tartan trousers, working from a smoky lair in St James''s, these spies would weave a web of deception so intricate that it ensnared Hitler''s army and helped to carry thousands of troops across the Channel in safety.These double agents were, variously, brave, treacherous, fickle, greedy and inspired. They were not conventional warriors, but their masterpiece of deceit saved countless lives. Their codenames were Bronx, Brutus, Treasure, Tricycle and Garbo. And this is their story.

DKK 139.00

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Home Front Posters - Susannah Walker - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

From ''Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases'' to ''Keep Calm and Carry On'', the Home Front posters of the Second World War have become part of British culture. Some were striking design classics and others more prosaic, but all give a fascinating insight into the trials and tribulations of life in Britain during the Second World War. This was the first ''total war'', with civilians as essential to the war effort as soldiers, so posters instructed people on everything from cooking and salvage to how to speak, and even think, about the war. This book tells the story behind these posters: how they were designed and produced, what it was hoped they would achieve, and what the British public really thought of them, as well as the role of ''Britain''s secret weapon''– humour. Looking at famous images and forgotten gems, it is essential reading for anyone interested both in life on the Home Front and the design of the times.

DKK 103.00

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The German Army 1939–45 (3) - Nigel Thomas - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Operation Barbarossa, the attack on the Soviet Union, commenced on 22 June 1941. It became the biggest conflict in military history, with some three million German troops and about 900,000 allies facing almost 4.7 million Soviet troops. The effects would colour postwar European history for the next 50 years. This title examines the history of the conflict, and the organisation, uniforms and insignia of the German Army on the Eastern Front during World War II, from 1941-43. The book contains numerous illustrations and photographs throughout, incuding eight fine full-page colour plates by Stephen Andrew.

DKK 147.00

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An Officer's Manual of the Western Front - Stephen Bull - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

A compelling insight into the lives of the soldiers behind the war that not only changed the direction of world affairs but also brought with it a modernised, mechanised style of warfare. Many people have the idea that the ‘Great War’ on the Western Front was simple, if ghastly, to fight – with few tactics, and unbroken, monotonous, trench lines as the main feature of the battlefield. In such a scenario the archetypal image of battle is of soldiers with rifles and bayonets charging each other in blind obedience to stupid repetitious orders.Though undeniably bloody the war was in fact a ferment of new ideas and new weapons. Gas, flame throwers, super-heavy artillery, concrete bunkers, tanks, aircraft and other innovations were all introduced, whilst older notions such as barbed wire, machine guns and armour took on a new lease of life.No single manual was ever enough to encompass ''modern war'', and even before 1914 numerous publications were required. With the focus on the Western Front and the soldiers fighting there, this unique compendium collects together a huge variety of contemporary manuals, leaflets and booklets, and shows how although operations often failed, British commanders made attempts to devise new tactics and weaponry.

DKK 123.00

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The British Home Front Pocket-Book - Brian Lavery - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

A revealing and charming pocket book capturing the reality of civilian life during the war. In June 1940, following the BEF's scrambled evacuation from Dunkirk, the Second World War was brought home to Britain. As the Luftwaffe initiated their bombing campaigns and the threat of invasion grew daily, civilians were urged to play their part in the war effort, and take responsibility for their own survival. Many pamphlets and leaflets were issued with information and advice on a diverse range of subjects, from how to put on a gas mask, to how to build a bomb shelter and what to do in the event of an air raid, as Britain braced herself for a protracted conflict, literally on the front line, fighting alone. The literature drawn together for this evocative pocket-book captures the reality of civilian life during the Battle of Britain.

DKK 123.00

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Sniping Rifles on the Eastern Front 1939?45 - Martin Pegler - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

The Soviet Union had developed a significant sniping force by 1939, but the extraordinary skill and cunning displayed by Finnish snipers during the Winter War forced the Soviets to innovate. On the other side, German sniping suffered from a lack of standardization of weapons and a lack of marksmen deployed at the start of the Great Patriotic War (1941–45). There were few heroes in the conflict, but on both sides, the snipers were idolized – especially on the Soviet side, gaining almost mythical status.As well as traditional bolt-action weapons, both sides used several types of semi-automatic rifle, such as the SVT-38 and the Gew 41. Offering greater firepower at the expense of long-range accuracy, such weapons would be profoundly influential in the postwar world. Fully illustrated, this absorbing study investigates the development of sniping weapons and techniques on World War II’s Eastern Front.

DKK 152.00

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Double Booked - Lily Lindon - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

''A laugh-out-loud romcom about what it means to come out... A must-read'' Red ''The queer rom com I''ve been waiting for'' Laura Kay ''Literary crack. I am so on board it hurts'' Leena Norms Georgina has a strict routine:1) teach piano to bored children 2) schedule dates with long-term boyfriend 3) repeat until deadPerfect.But then, one wild night, she auditions for a lesbian pop band and realises:1) she longs to play her own music 2) she wants to be just like them 3) she has a huge crush on their female drummer...Realising she might like girls as well as boys, Georgina – and her schedule – are in chaos. Torn between the safety of her old life, and the freedom of a new one, she does what any rational person would do. She splits herself in two. After all, two lives are twice the fun... right? Praise for Double Booked : ''A laugh-out-loud romcom about what it means to come out, not just to those around you but ultimately to yourself... A must-read'' Red Magazine ''The queer rom com I''ve been waiting for. A fresh and fun take on finding yourself stuck between two worlds, I challenge anyone not to fly through this novel, rooting for Georgina Green the entire time'' Laura Kay, author of Tell Me Everything ''So fun and steaming hot'' Mikaella Clements and Onjuli Datta, authors of The View Was Exhausting ''Warm and witty, smart and sassy, this bi romcom is a big-hearted and beautifully fresh story of love and self-discovery'' Emylia Hall, author of The Book of Summers ''Sweet, charming, and has left me feeling hopeful about the future'' Matt Cain, author of The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle ''The bisexual romcom of your wildest dreams'' DIVA Magazine ''I loved and adored this – it''s absolutely hilarious'' Emma Hughes, author of No Such Thing as Perfect

DKK 149.00

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Hilda and Virginia - Maureen Duffy - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Maureen Duffy’s double-bill tells the story of two remarkable women.The Choice is the story of a very unsaintly saint. Hilda of Whitby, who brought Christianity to the Anglo-Saxons, was a businesswoman, teacher and adviser to kings.In A Nightingale in Bloomsbury Square, Virginia Woolf looks back on her life, uncovering the hidden stories behind her iconic novels. From the torture of depression to the scandal of her lesbian affairs, Virginia goes down fighting.As the saying goes: well-behaved women don’t make history…

DKK 142.00

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Double Feature - Bog af John (Author) Logan - Paperback

Art and Eros are always superimposed, don't you find? You cannot separate the two: the model naked in supplication before the artist; the artist exposing himself in trust. The beast of creation is always erect.1964/1967. In a rented cottage in Suffolk, a brilliant young film director, deep in making his magnum opus, confronts the ageing star that the studio has imposed on him.Vincent Price is about to walk out on the film, and Michael Reeves' career hangs by a thread. Across the world, in a strange..

DKK 146.95

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The London Bus - Bog af James Taylor - Paperback

The red double decker bus is one of the enduring images of London. Although now increasingly replaced by modern bendy buses, the classic rear-entrance double-decker still appears on postcards, keyrings, t-shirts and other tourist souvenirs. This title takes a trip back in time to explore the story of the London bus, from horse-drawn to bendy bus.

DKK 107.95

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The Message - Mai Jia - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Five code-breakers gather in the mountains of China. Which one is a double agent? A World War Two spy thriller from the most translated Chinese novelist of our time.

DKK 153.00

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Photograph 51 - Bog af Anna Ziegler - Paperback

\Ziegler's thoughtful, empathetic play brings home with bitter comedy the unlovely male-domination of this world in the 1950s ... glorious.\ IndependentLondon 1953. Scientists are on the verge of discovering what they call the secret of life: the DNA double helix. Providing the key is driven young physicist Rosalind Franklin. But if the double helix was the breakthrough of the 20th century, then what kept Franklin out of the history books? A play about ambition, isolation, and the race for greatness...