american barber in prague kraig casebier

Born into a family of barbers, Kraig knew from a young age he too would become a barber. What he didn t know was the many paths his life would take. Adventures and mishaps. Health problems, impulsive decisions and a love of travel. All of this eventually formed a remarkable, adventurous story that took him from the American South to the very heart of Europe. In this book, Kraig reveals secrets and details from his past, and lets the reader embark on a remarkable journey with him through Mexico, the Bahamas, Paris, Italy, Turkey and Ukraine all the way to Prague - however, the story doesn t end here...

Objev podobné jako American Barber in Prague - Kraig Casebier

Kniha - autor kraig Casebier, 288 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Craig has a long family history of Barbering dating back to 1914. He apprenticed in his father's and grandfather’s Kentucky barbershops from an early age then completed his training at one of the worlds top academies. He then went on to work with his brother in their own shop in Atlanta, Georgia. Kraig's travels eventually landed him in Prague where he decided to plan new roots and open his own barbershop to continue the passion he's held for over forty years. Kraig is regularly featured in European magazines and on TV in both Czech Republic and Germany, including a TV documentary about his life in Prague, and has been recognized as one of Europe’s top barbers by Barbers Quarterly magazine.

Objev podobné jako American Barber in Prague (978-80-277-1234-2)

Kraig pochází z rodiny pánských kadeřníků a už od dětství věděl, že i on se jednou stane barberem. Zato netušil, kam až ho život zavede. Potkala ho úžasná dobrodružství i všemožné patálie, zdravotní potíže, impulzivní rozhodnutí a cesty po celém světě - to všechno dohromady tvoří pozoruhodný, dobrodružný příběh, který Kraiga zavedl z amerického Jihu až přímo do srdce Evropy. V této knize Kraig poodkrývá tajemství a podrobnosti svého života a čtenáře tak zve na mimořádnou výpravu přes Mexiko, Bahamy, Paříž, Itálii, Turecko, Ukrajinu až do Prahy, kde jeho příběh zdaleka nekončí.

Objev podobné jako Americký barber v Praze - Kraig Casebier

Hudební CD - Skladby věhlasných autorů jako jsou A. Vivaldi, J. S. Bach, J. Stanley, C. Saint-Saëns, G. Tartini, L. Clarke, Z. Fibich-Scotti, J. Levi. Skladby věhlasných autorů jako jsou A. Vivaldi, J. S. Bach, J. Stanley, C. Saint-Saëns, G. Tartini, L. Clarke, Z. Fibich-Scotti, J. Levi. Obsah: Concerto in Do maggiore 2 trombe Allegro Largo Allegro Arioso from Cantata No.156 Concerto in Re maggiore Allegro moderato My Spirit Be Joyful. From the Easter Cantata No.146 Trumpet Tune. From the Ten Voluntaries for the Organ Op.6 My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice Sound from the Hudson My Moonlight Madonna The Débutanté (Caprice Brillante) Grand Russian Fantasia (Thema and Variations) Carnival of Venice (With Variations)

Objev podobné jako American Trumpet in Prague - CD (VA0014-2)

Kraig pochází z rodiny pánských kadeřníků a už od dětství věděl, že i on se jednou stane barberem. Zato netušil, kam až ho život zavede. Potkala ho úžasná dobrodružství i všemožné patálie, zdravotní potíže, impulzivní rozhodnutí a cesty po celém světě - to všechno dohromady tvoří pozoruhodný, dobrodružný příběh, který Kraiga zavedl z amerického Jihu až přímo do srdce Evropy. V této knize Kraig poodkrývá tajemství a podrobnosti svého života a čtenáře tak zve na mimořádnou výpravu přes Mexiko, Bahamy, Paříž, Itálii, Turecko, Ukrajinu až do Prahy, kde jeho příběh zdaleka nekončí.

Objev podobné jako Americký barber v Praze (Defekt) - Kraig Casebier

Kniha – autor Renáta Fučíková, 195 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá - česky Prague in the Heart is a collection of one hundred and eighty-nine true stories of events that have taken place in Prague over the past two hundred years. They show that the recent past has been no less dramatic and convoluted than in medieval times. Franz Kafka, Jaroslav Seifert, Bohumil Hrabal, Jaroslav Hašek, Jan Patočka, Jiří Dienstbier and Václav Havel were all residents of Prague. Occupying armies marched through Prague. There was a battle for Czechoslovak Radio in the Vinohrady quarter of Prague. Czech patriots were executed in Kobylisy, Prague. Dissidents were detained at Ruzyně in Prague. A Reich-Protector was assassinated in Prague. And neighborhoods like Smíchov, Karlín and Libeň, once industrial areas, recorded the history of the Industrial Age – a time when poverty was intertwined with achievement, progress, and hope for a better future.

Objev podobné jako Prague in the Heart (978-80-7252-605-5)

Prague in the Heart is a collection of one hundred and eighty-nine true stories of events that have taken place in Prague over the past two hundred years. They show that the recent past has been no less dramatic and convoluted than in medieval times. Franz Kafka, Jaroslav Seifert, Bohumil Hrabal, Jaroslav Hašek, Jan Patočka, Jiří Dienstbier and Václav Havel were all residents of Prague. Occupying armies marched through Prague. There was a battle for Czechoslovak Radio in the Vinohrady quarter of Prague. Czech patriots were executed in Kobylisy, Prague. Dissidents were detained at Ruzyně in Prague. A Reich Protector was assassinated in Prague. And neighborhoods like Smíchov, Karlín and Libeň, once industrial areas, recorded the history of the Industrial Age - a time when poverty was intertwined with achievement, progress, and hope for a better future. Prague in the Heart is not an exhaustive historical study, but a remarkable literary statement from a renowned author who loves her city. Anglická verze titulu Praha v srdci.

Objev podobné jako Prague in the Heart - Renáta Fučíková

Prague in the early twentieth century was the city of cubists, surrealists, and the Good Soldier vejk. This book takes a new approach to interwar Prague by identifying religion as an integral part of the city s cultural history. As Prague emerged as a modern city and the Czech nation gained independence, Catholics, Protestants, and those who imagined a non-sectarian religion debated questions of faith and morality. Contrary to the conventional view of modern Czech elites as atheistic, Berglund shows how they were deeply concerned with the place of religion in modern life. Based upon a wide array of sources, the monograph explores the linkages between politics, theology, and architecture in the building of new symbols and a civil religion for the first Czechoslovak republic (1918-1938). Berglund views the contest of the sacred and secular in Prague within the broader context of religious change in twentieth-century Europe. His book lays a foundation for understanding both Czech culture of the interwar period as well as the nation s and Europe s religious history in the modern age. The author takes an approach that is both interdisciplinary and biographical by focusing on important figures in the politics and culture of interwar Prague, including Tomá Masaryk, the philosopher who became Czechoslovakia s first president; his daughter Alice, founding director of the Czechoslovak Red Cross; and Joze Plecnik, the Slovenian architect who directed the renovations of Prague Castle and designed one of the city s most renowned churches. This study of the beliefs and doubts held by these and other figures shows the transition from a (mostly) Catholic tradition to a new religious conception that was modern, humanistic, and detached from any institution much like the religious beliefs held by many Europeans today.

Objev podobné jako Castle and Cathedral in Modern Prague: Longing for the Sacred in a Skeptical Age - Bruce R. Berglund

NEJPROSLULEJŠÍ PRAŽSKÉ PAMĚTIHODNOSTI OPŘEDENÉ LEGENDAMI Půvaby Prahy tkví hluboko v její historii a nezaměnitelné atmosféře. Když jednou vstoupíte do jejích tajemných zákoutí, už se nedokážete z tohoto magického objetí vymanit. Zamilujete se. Vnímáte Prahu všemi smysly. Mezi tóny kostelních zvonů a zvonků možná zaslechnete z věže Pražského hradu i skřipky rytíře Dalibora. Na Karlově mostě se náhodou dotknete kamene, který skrývá čarovný Bruncvíkův meč, a na Staroměstské mostecké věži zahlédnete portrét odvážné lazebnice Zuzany. V kostele u Pražského Jezulátka pocítíte závan křídel sedmi strážných andělů a na Židovském Městě se stín obrovského muže z hlíny mihne kdesi za Staronovou synagogou. Socha knížete Václava na Václavském náměstí, ohnivý kostlivec nebo šílený holič v Karlově ulici ...ti všichni a mnohé další legendární postavy skládají poezii staré Prahy. THE MOST FAMED PRAGUE SIGHTS SWATHED IN LEGEND Prague‘s charm lies deeply buried in its history and its one-of-a-kind atmosphere. Once you set foot in its dark recesses, you never manage to free yourself from its magical embrace. You fall in love. All your senses come alive. Among the tones of Prague‘s bells and chimes you may catch the distant fiddling of the knight Dalibor from his tower in Prague Castle. On Charles Bridge you may happen to stumble across the right stone and discover Bruncvík‘s magical sword. And you are certain to catch a glimpse of the portrait of the brave barber girl Zuzana in the Old Town Bridge Tower. In the church with the Infant Jesus of Prague you will feel the flurry of wings of the seven guardian angels and in the Jewish Town the shadow of the giant man made of clay will pass over you somewhere behind the Old-New Synagogue. The statue of Prince Wenceslas on Wenceslas Square, the fiery skeleton and mad barber on Karlova Street... these and other legendary figures make up the poetry of historic Prague.

Objev podobné jako Prague in Legends - Anna Novotná

Kniha - anglicky THE MOST FAMED PRAGUE SIGHTS SWATHED IN LEGEND Prague‘s charm lies deeply buried in its history and its one-of-a-kind atmosphere. Once you set foot in its dark recesses, you never manage to free yourself from its magical embrace. You fall in love. All your senses come alive. Among the tones of Prague‘s bells and chimes you may catch the distant fiddling of the knight Dalibor from his tower in Prague Castle. On Charles Bridge you may happen to stumble across the right stone and discover Bruncvík‘s magical sword. And you are certain to catch a glimpse of the portrait of the brave barber girl Zuzana in the Old Town Bridge Tower. In the church with the Infant Jesus of Prague you will feel the flurry of wings of the seven guardian angels and in the Jewish Town the shadow of the giant man made of clay will pass over you somewhere behind the Old-New Synagogue. The statue of Prince Wenceslas on Wenceslas Square, the fiery skeleton and mad barber on...

Objev podobné jako Prague in Legends (978-80-7252-618-5)

Prague in the Reign of Rudolph II takes readers back to the days of the Habsburg Emperor Rudolph II (1576-1611) when Prague became the metropolis of the Holy Roman Empire, and when the imperial court was a much sought-after milieu for scholars and artists, as well as magicians and adventurers. As the author notes, almost anyone of importance from inside and even outside the empire had to spend some time in Prague if they wanted to make their name. After an introduction in the form of an historical outline, the reader is guided on an engaging and informative stroll through Rudolphine Prague, which to this day remains full of mystery and legend. On this tour through the period and its monuments, including a peek into the famous imperial collection, the reader is guided by Eliška Fučíková, an outstanding and internationally reknowned expert on Rudolphine art. Her lively and authoritative account is accompanied by about a hundred colour plates of buildings and historic monuments dating from the late Renaissance, together with other graphic documentation, an index of locations with a map of Rudolphine monuments, and an overview of prominent figures.

Objev podobné jako Prague in the Reign of Rudolph II - Eliška Fučíková

The final decade of the Cold War, through the eyes of a laconic and elegant observer In 1979 Richard Bassett set out on a series of adventures and encounters in central Europe which allowed him to savour the last embers of the cosmopolitan old Hapsburg lands and gave him a ringside seat at the fall of another ancien regime, that of communist rule. From Trieste to Prague and Vienna to Warsaw, fading aristocrats, charming gangsters, fractious diplomats and glamorous informants provided him with an unexpected counterpoint to the austerities of life along the Iron Curtain, first as a professional musician and then as a foreign correspondent. The book shows us familiar events and places from unusual vantage points: dilapidated mansions and boarding-houses, train carriages and cafes, where the game of espionage between east and west is often set. There are unexpected encounters with Shirley Temple, Fitzroy Maclean, Lech Walesa and the last Empress of Austria. Bassett finds himself at the funeral of King Nicola of Montenegro in Cetinje, plays bridge with the last man alive to have been decorated by the Austrian Emperor Franz-Josef and watches the KGB representative in Prague bestowing the last rites on the Soviet empire in Europe. Music and painting, architecture and landscape, food and wine, friendship and history run through the book. The author is lucky, observant and leans romantically towards the values of an older age. He brilliantly conjures the time, the people he meets, and Mitteleuropa in one of the pivotal decades of its history.

Objev podobné jako Last Days in Old Europe : Trieste ´79, Vienna ´85, Prague ´89 - Richard Bassett

Vinyl LP album Našrot - Live in Prague 1991 (2022). V rámci série živáků právě u PHR Records vychází koncertní nahrávka havlíčkobrodských NAŠROT. V rámci série živáků právě u PHR Records vychází koncertní nahrávka havlíčkobrodských NAŠROT. Album Live in Prague je vinylovou verzí kazety vydané původně v roce 1991 na Fuck records, vlastním labelu kapely. NAŠROT vznikl v roce 1988 na troskách několika místních androškých kapel. Kapela, která sama tvrdí, že stylově vycházela z Dead Kennedys a The Who, svým pojetím hardcore brzo získala popularitu i mimo hranice svého kraje. Rychlé a krátké skladby doplněné texty s hospodskou tématikou, což bylo domovským tématem členů kapely, daly název i novému stylu - pubcore. Po vydání LP na Monitoru byl na počátku devadesátých let Našrot na vrcholu a v této době odehrál jeden ze svých nejznámějších koncertů v pražském Rock Café. Kapela pod vlivem alkoholu podala strhující výkon, bez ohledu na občasné zapomínání textů ze strany Hraboše. Koncert navštívili i členové The Exploited, kteří byli z výkonu kapely nadšeni, a legendární je historika, kterak Wattie lanařil bubeníka Našrot. Tohle je autentická atmosféra raných devadesátek. Nahrávka na vinylu vychází v kompletní podobě včetně skladby Nemám už naději, která byla v kazetové verzi vynechána. Nedílnou součástí vinylového vydání je kromě textové přílohy i reprint dobového kapelního fanzinu. 1. Underground už není co bejval 01:32 2. Policejní stát 01:48 3. Produkty ideologie 00:16 4. Modlitba pro pana Vepře 01:21 5. Pochod falešnejch rebelů 01:34 6. It s Fucking World 02:20 7. Blues růžovýho pokoje 02:16 8. Malá je naděje 02:26 9. Spravedlnost 01:44 10. Anarchy in the C.S. 02:02 11. Plastická trhavina 00:58 12. Hodnej kluk 02:05 13. Nemám už naději 01:00 14. Hnijící královna 03:09 15. Sexy story 02:17

Objev podobné jako Našrot - Live in Prague 1991 (Vinyl LP)

Hudební CD - Live nahrávka z Pražského jara 1962 a 1958. Edice Great Artists in Prague. Live nahrávka z Pražského jara 1962 a 1958. Edice Great Artists in Prague. Obsah: Claude Debussy (1862-1918) - 24 preludií (výběr) César Franck (1822-1890) - Preludium, chorál a fuga Nahrávka jednoho z nejvýznamnějších francouzských klavíristů 20. století Roberta Casadesuse (1899-1972). Seznam stop Preludia pro klavír - I. kniha (výběr) Delfské tanečnice. Lent et grave / Vrcholky na Anacapri. Tres modéré / Dívka s vlasy jako len (Plavovláska). Tres calme et doucement expresiff / Co vyprávěl západní vítr. Animé et tumulteux / Potopená katedrála. Profondément calme / Kejklíři. ModéréPreludia pro klavír - II. kniha (výběr) Vinná brána. Mouv de Habanera / Rusalka. Scherzando / Generál Lavine - výstředník. Dans le style et le Mouvement d #039;un Cake-Walk / Audienční terasa ve svitu luny. Lent / Střídavé tercie. Modérement animé / Ohňostroj. Modérement animé / MaskyRytiny...

Objev podobné jako Casadesuse Robert: Great Artists in Prague - CD (CR0595-2)

What if a last wish could mean a new love? When Olivia’s beloved Aunt Grace passes, she leaves everything to her niece, with one condition: Travel to Prague and deliver a message to Grace’s long-lost true love, Marek. The trouble is, Olivia’s world is getting smaller. Since her husband left her one heartbreaking Christmas Eve, she has found even getting into town a challenge, let alone travelling by herself to a different country. But this is one adventure she has to take, if she is to honour Grace. The snowy, magical city of Prague slowly starts to awaken her festive spirit, and as Marek’s nephew, Tomas, shows her around the gorgeous Christmas markets, Olivia begins to feel she can truly live again. Grace never had her chance at love, but might Olivia’s secret Christmas wish come true and grant her a second chance at romance? A heartwarming, uplifting second-chance romance perfect for fans of Milly Johnson and Julie Caplin.

Objev podobné jako Christmas in Prague - Jensen Helga

Let Marco Polo Prague guide you around this beautiful city.Explore Prague with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the cityâ ™s trendiest places, and get tips on shopping and what to do on a limited budget. There are plenty of ideas for travel with kids, and a summary of all the festivals and events that take place. Let Marco Polo show you all that the Prague has to offer. For centuries Prague has been at the centre of European life. Experience all the facets of this magical and stimulating city -  see the famous Prague Castle, the Malá Strana district, Old and New Town, enjoy the best view of the Vltava and find, amidst the hordes of tourists, peaceful and picturesque spots even by the popular Charles Bridge with the Marco Polo Pocket Guide to Prague. Insider Tips - we show you the hidden gems and little-known secrets that offer a real insight into the city. Discover gateaux heaven in a retro setting, enjoy fast food Czech style or immerse yourself in Pragueâ ™s largest gallery for contemporary art, the DoxBest of - find the best things to do if youâ ™re travelling on a budget, the best things to do with the kids, the best things to do if it rains and the best things to do if youâ ™re looking for an authentic Prague experienceSightseeing - all the top sights are organised by area, so you can easily plan your trip Discovery Tours - 5 specially tailored tours that will get you to the heart of Prague. You can experience all of Pragueâ ™s unique character with these personal toursPrague in full-colour - Marco Polo Pocket Guide Prague includes full-colour photos throughout the guide bringing the city to life offering you a real taste of what you can see and enjoy on your tripGet in the holiday mood - before even leaving home, get in to the holiday mood with Marco Poloâ ™s spotify playlist featuring songs related to the travel destination along with the best apps, blogs, film and book recommendationsUseful Czech phrases - the essential words and phrases are included to help you get byPull-out map - weâ ™ve included a handy, pull-out map so you can pop the guide in your bag for a full-on sightseeing day or head out with just the map to enjoy your Discovery TourTrust Marco Polo Pocket Guide Prague to show you around this fascinating city. The comprehensive coverage and unique insights will ensure you experience everything Prague has to offer and more. The special tips, personal insights and unusual experiences will help you make the most of your trip - just arrive and enjoy.Â

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Do you want a solid foundation to your Latin American Spanish studies?If you are looking for a solid foundation to your language studies for school, work or travel, this engaging course will get you speaking, writing, reading and understanding Latin American Spanish in no time. Through authentic conversations, clear language presentations, and extensive practice and review, you will learn the Latin American Spanish you need to communicate naturally in everyday situations - from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family.What will I learn?Basic Latin American Spanish is slowly and carefully introduced to ensure you progress confidently through the course and build up a foundation to allow you to feel confident in everyday situations and move to the next level of your learning. It teaches grammar, vocabulary and listening, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation skills. By the end of the course you will reach a solid Novice High proficiency level of ACTFL (The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and A2 Beginner level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. Is this course for me?Get Started in Latin American Spanish is for absolute and false beginners of Latin American Spanish. Clear and simple explanations make the course appropriate and accessible to anyone learning Latin American Spanish. There are extensive illustrations to support the learner working on his or her own. This course is also ideal to use with one-to-one tutoring and as a classroom course.What do I get? This book has a learner-centred approach that incorporates the following features:- 10 units of learning content - covering everyday topics from booking a hotel room to talking about friends and family- Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns yourself to make the language stick- Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims- Vocabulary building - thematic lists and activities to help you learn vocabulary quickly- Test yourself - see and track your own progress- Native speaker audio - available as a digital download- Free, downloadable audio transcripts and vocabulary and language reference listsThis pack includes a book and one MP3 CD of audio material.Where do I go next?If you want to advance your Latin American Spanish, our Complete Latin American Spanish course (9781444192643) will take you to an intermediate level of Latin American Spanish.Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 75 years

Objev podobné jako Get Started in Latin American Spanish Absolute Beginner Course - Juan Kattan-Ibarra

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A real winter warmer of a read ❄️☕💗⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An absolute treat Sue Moorcroft, Sunday Times BestsellerIt s been years since Anna has seen Leo Knight. And of all the apartments in all the cities in all the world, he just happens to walk in to her cosy new attic home ⠓ as her new housemate.As the two walk the cobbled streets of Prague, taking in the sights and sounds from Wenceslas Square, frosted with snow, to the soft glow of candlelit Charles Bridge, the enchantment of the City of a Hundred Spires soon starts to work its magic on them⠦Praise for Julie Caplin:⠘One unputdownable story⠙ Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde⠘An irresistible slice of escapism⠙ Sunday Times Bestseller Phillipa Ashley

Objev podobné jako A Little Place in Prague - Julie Caplinová

The current publication by author Vojtěch Pokorný takes as its subject not only the history of the oldest Christian sacred building in the Prague neighbourhood of Dejvice, but equally the past of the locality itself, starting from its first known settlement in late Neolithic times up to the present. Using a wide range of literature and sources, the author presents a truthful account of the oft-mythicised tales of the earliest traces of human presence in Upper Šárka and the founding of the church consecrated to St. Matthew, and in chronological succession relates the events transpiring there across the following centuries. Research into archival materials and other sources provided the basis for an imposing text that casts light on a history now nearly forgotten. The author unfolds previously neglected topics and opens the curtain for new awareness of our ancestors against the large-scale history of the Czech lands. Though undoubtedly a scholarly text, the book is nonetheless conceived as readable even for the wider public. Among other findings, the reader learns of the origins and gradual expansion of the famous St. Matthew s Fair - until only the recent past, associated with St. Matthew s Church itself. No less intriguing themes addressed are the church s famous gingerbread Nativity scene, or the depictions of the church by various artists. The text was reviewed by four professional historians, each addressing the relevant epoch of scholarly expertise - prehistory, medieval times, the Baroque era, and modernity. The publication is illustrated with a wealth of archival and contemporary photographs, historic engravings and maps, all capturing and enlivening the sacred structure and site that is its central theme Kniha autora Vojtěcha Pokorného pojednává nejen o dějinách nejstarší křesťanské svatyně v pražských Dejvicích, ale i o minulosti lokality samotné, počínaje prvním osídlením v pozdní době kamenné až po současnost. Autor uvádí pomocí bohatého poznámkového aparátu na pravou míru mýty o nejstarších stopách lidské činnosti na Horní Šárce a o vzniku kostelíka sv. Matěje a navazuje v chronologickém sledu líčením zdejších událostí v následujících staletích.Výzkum dobových archiválií a dalších pramenů dal vzniknout monolitnímu textu, který osvětluje dnes již téměř zapomenutou historii. Autor předkládá doposud nezpracované téma a otevírá nová poznání o našich předcích na pozadí velkých dějin českých zemí.

Objev podobné jako The History of St. Matthew´s Church in Prague-Dejvice - Vojtěch Pokorný

Elektronická kniha - autor Jakub Marek, Marie Vágnerová a Ladislav Csémy, 310 stran, anglicky Following their engaging study Homelessness among Young People in Prague, the authors of this book turn their attention to an older population facing the same issue, a very different situation since these older adults grew up under a communist regime where an obligation to work was enshrined in law and living on the street could result in a prison sentence. Based on three years of research, this book provides a slew of data-based statistical insights, analyzing the efficacy of relief provided by both the state and nonprofit organizations, detailing how the clients of such organizations rate their services, to what extent they accept assistance, and whether they believe it has helped them. More importantly, it features extensive interviews with real people, making it the first Czech book on this issue to present homelessness from the perspective of those who live with...

Objev podobné jako Homelessness Among Older Adults in Prague (9788024645261)

As Prague settles into the European Union club, its rebirth as a vibrant Western-style city continues to blossom, with the traces of East bloc communism increasingly hard to uncover. But the City of 100 Spires is also returning to its roots as a decadent, jubilant place that made the word bohemia into a common noun. The smoky jazz clubs, rowdy, cruisy bars and stunning symphony halls have been restored to the spirit and role they once served. And it s fast making up for lost time with local designers and artists creating confrontational work at dozens of galleries while the frisson of the Cold War remains in Soviet-era meat shops and chilling monuments. *Sightseeing in Prague *Prague hotels *Prague restaurants *Prague bars *Prague shops *Prague maps

Objev podobné jako Time Out: Prague

This mini pocket Prague travel guidebook is perfect for travellers looking for essential information about Prague. It provides details on key places and main attractions, along with a selection of itineraries, recommendations for restaurants and top tips on how to make the most of your trip. It s sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.In this Prague guidebook, you will find:Curated recommendations of places – expert picks of main attractions, child-friendly activities and relaxing spots, plus where to take the best photosWhat s new, when to go and sustainable travel – all-new features direct you to what you need to knowThings not to miss in Prague – Astronomical Clock, Wenceslas Square, St Vitus Cathedral, Sternberg Palace, National Theatre, Charles Bridge, Our Lady Before Týn, Old Royal PalaceThree unique trip plans – itinerary suggestions for those on a short break, including one for a Perfect tourFood and drink – recommendations for local specialities and the best dining experiencesWhat to do in Prague – recommendations for entertainment, shopping, sports, children’s activities, events and nightlifePractical information – how to get there and around, money, health and medical care, and tourist informationOverview maps – handy maps on the inside cover flaps show Prague and aroundCzech section – basic vocabulary and phrases from the local languageStriking pictures – inspirational colour photography throughoutFree download of the eBook – available after purchase of the printed guidebookCoverage includes: Hradcany (Castle District), Malá Strana, Staré Mesto (Old Town), Old Town Square, Jewish Quarter, Nové Mesto (The New Town), Kampa Island, Petfiín Hill, Bubenec, Strešovice, Vinohrady, Žižkov

Objev podobné jako The Mini Rough Guide to Prague: Travel Guide with eBook - Marc Di Duca, Rough Guides

Hudební CD - Euroradio Jazz Orchestra je unikátní mezinárodní hudební těleso s dlouhou tradicí, do jejíž novodobé historie promluvil klíčovým způsobem Český rozhlas. Euroradio Jazz Orchestra je unikátní mezinárodní hudební těleso s dlouhou tradicí, do jejíž novodobé historie promluvil klíčovým způsobem Český rozhlas. Od roku 2014 se o těleso stará vždy jeden z evropských rozhlasů a svoji péči si rádia jednou ročně vymění. Jako historicky první v řadě převzal v roce 2014 zodpovědnost za fungováním orchestru Český rozhlas ve spolupráci s organizátory festivalu JazzFest Brno. Orchestr, založený na koordinační podpoře mediálních společností sdružených v EBU, se přejmenoval na Euroradio Jazz Orchestra a v této podobě se s ním máme možnost setkat historicky poprvé právě na albu In Prague. Kapela vystoupila pod vedením Jana Jiruchy ml. a provedla skladby Jiruchovy, Štěpánky Balcarové a jednu kompozici rumunského autora. Jako další český člen orchestru se vedle...

Objev podobné jako Euroradio Jazz Orchestra: In Prague - CD (CR0775-2)

Do you know why the bridge gate between the Lesser Town bridge towers does not face out on Charles Bridge but is at a slant? Do you know what is written in a message to future generations and which was hidden in the wooden statue of the apostle of Doubting Thomas on the Prague astronomical clock?Do you know that the churches of the Prague New Town are a chronicle of the life of Charles IV and make up the magic cross of the New Jerusalem?Do you know that a tree grows in Prague under which the celebrated composer Ludwig van Beethoven courted the young Countess Josephine?Do you know that during difficult times corpses were stored on the streets of Prague?Come explore with us the mysteries of magical Prague!

Objev podobné jako Secrets of Prague - David Černý

A gorgeously jacketed hardcover anthology of stories set in Prague, by an international array of brilliant writers. The Golden City of Prague has long been an intellectual center of the western world. The writers collected here range from the early nineteenth century to the present and include both Prague natives and visitors from elsewhere. Here are stories, legends, and scenes from the city s past and present, from the Jewish fable of the golem, a creature conjured from clay, to tales of German and Soviet invasions. The international array of writers ranges from Franz Kafka to Ivan Klíma to Bruce Chatwin, and includes the award-winning British playwright Tom Stoppard and former American Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, both of whom have Czech roots. Covering the city s venerable Jewish heritage, the glamour of the belle-époque period, World War II, Communist rule, the Prague Spring, the Velvet Revolution, and beyond, Prague Stories weaves a remarkable selection of fiction and nonfiction into a literary portrait of a fascinating city.

Objev podobné jako Prague Stories - Richard Bassett

Do you know why the bridge gate between the Lesser Town bridge towers does not face out on Charles Bridge but is at a slant? Do you know what is written in a message to future generations and which was hidden in the wooden statue of the apostle of Doubting Thomas on the Prague astronomical clock?Do you know that the churches of the Prague New Town are a chronicle of the life of Charles IV and make up the magic cross of the New Jerusalem?Do you know that a tree grows in Prague under which the celebrated composer Ludwig van Beethoven courted the young Countess Josephine?Do you know that during difficult times corpses were stored on the streets of Prague?Come explore with us the mysteries of magical Prague!

Objev podobné jako Secrets of Prague (Defekt) - David Černý

This book of over 200 photographs by Bernis and Peter von zur Muehlen covers the sweep of Prague’s history from World War II to the “Velvet Revolution.” The first chapter, illustrated by his mother’s black and white snapshots of the city, is an account of Peter’s life in Prague as a young boy during the months leading up to the end of World War II and of his family’s narrow escape days before the Red Army entered the city. The following chapters describe four visits by Bernis and Peter between 1985 and 1992, an epoch that saw Czechoslovakia’s transformation from Communist dictatorship to the restoration of democracy. The images reveal not only a glorious city, but also the many less prominent sites that give Prague its unique charm.Haunting images of the Old Jewish Cemetery remind the reader of the turbulent history of the Jews, nearly exterminated by the Nazis. One chapter traces the evolution of the Lennon Wall, a famous symbol of Prague’s long struggle for freedom. Lively accounts of the photographers’ travel experiences document a city slowly coming to terms with its own history.An afterword by Ori Z. Soltes, noted lecturer and author of twenty books, illuminates the city’s Judaeo-Christian history.

Objev podobné jako Prague Revisited - Muehlen Bernis

Prague Spring is a wonderfully atmospheric portrait of the city as well as a political and historical thriller with dashes of espionage. It is as brilliant as anything he has written, which is saying a lot The TimesIt s the summer of 1968, the year of love and hate, of Prague Spring and Cold War winter. Two English students, Ellie and James, set off to hitch-hike across Europe with no particular aim in mind but a continent, and themselves, to discover. Somewhere in southern Germany they decide, on a whim, to visit Czechoslovakia where Alexander Dubcek s socialism with a human face is smiling on the world.Meanwhile Sam Wareham, a first secretary at the British embassy in Prague, is observing developments in the country with a mixture of diplomatic cynicism and a young man s passion. In the company of Czech student Lenka Konecková, he finds a way into the world of Czechoslovak youth, its hopes and its ideas. It seems that, for the first time, nothing is off limits behind the Iron Curtain.Yet the wheels of politics are grinding in the background. The Soviet leader, Leonid Brezhnev is making demands of Dubcek and the Red Army is massed on the borders. How will the looming disaster affect those fragile lives caught up in the invasion?

Objev podobné jako Prague Spring - Simon Mawer

Trevor Sage je britský inženýr, který se usadil v Praze. V roce 2018 se rozhodl vyčistit pražské památníky věnované obětem nacistického režimu tzv. Stolpersteine (kameny zmizelých) poté, co se o nich dozvěděl na prohlídce pražského Židovského města. První Stolperstein byl v Praze instalován 8. října 2008 a již čtyřstý byl položen 22. června 2021. Sage sestavil tuto knihu jako poctu obětem nacistického režimu. Kniha spojuje fotografie kamenů zmizelých s portrétními fotografiemi obětí, informacemi o jejich transportech a také dojemné životní příběhy několika obětí, často sepsané přímo jejich příbuznými, kteří do knihy laskavě přispěli. ************************** Trevor Sage is a British expat living in Prague. He started cleaning the cities Stolpersteine, memorials dedicated to victims of Nazism, in 2018, after learning about them on a tour of Prague’s Jewish Quarter. Prague’s first Stolperstein was installed on 8 October 2008. The city’s 400th was laid on 22 June 2021. Sage compiled this book as a tribute to the victims. It brings together: photographs of the Stolpersteine; portrait pictures of the person, and information about their deportation(s); touching stories about victims’ lives are included, many written by relatives who have kindly contributed to this book.

Objev podobné jako Prague Stolpersteine - Sage Trevor

A travel guide, written by young locals especially for young adults. No idea where to go in Prague? We do! Dive into the heart of Prague, with savvy tips on where to stay, eat and explore without breaking the bank. It might be hard to grasp Prague’s essence. Fear not, with this book in hand, you’ll make the city your own. Whether you’re hunting for cool hangouts, vintage treasures, or budget-friendly bites, this book is your ultimate companion. And let’s not forget about things like: Culture, fun facts, sightseeing museums How to blend in with the locals Famous people with intriguing ties to the city The best photo ops Bars, street food, take-aways restaurants Clubs to dance the night away And much more!

Objev podobné jako Why Should I Go To Prague - Team WSIGT, Elke Parsa

Existuje-li nějaké místo prodchnuté skrz na skrz tajemstvím je to nepochybně Praha. Město mágů, alchymistů a zasvěcenců. Podivuhodné sídlo, o němž se vypráví, že spočívá na hranici dvou realit a je skutečným prahem, vstupní bránou do jiné dimenze.Kdysi dávno prý přišla skupinka mnichů z Indie, odhalila tuto jedinečnou vlastnost dané lokality a postavila na ní první stavby tak, aby ještě více umocnila schopnost kontaktů s jiným světy, a s tím nadpřirozeným zvlášť.Spisovatel Dan Brown uvedl, že jeho fascinace Prahou „začala její hlubokou historií mystiky a okultismu. Je to labyrint záhadných míst - ideální kulisa pro thriller Roberta Langdona - město tajemství, starověkých i moderních.“A opravdu.V Praze téměř na každém kroku jsou ukryty stopy fascinujících tajemství. Útržky dávno odvátých dějů, ozvěna minulosti plné záhad a nevysvětlených okamžiků.Arnošt Vašíček představuje devět největších záhad města, kde se zrodilo tajemství všech tajemství.----------------------------------- If there is a place permeated by mystery through and through, it is undoubtedly Prague. A city of magicians, alchemists and initiates. A wondrous place said to lie on the border of two realities, a true threshold, a gateway to another dimension.It is said that a long time ago, a group of monks from India arrived, discovered the unique properties of the location, and built the first structures here to further enhance the ability to contact other worlds, and particularly the supernatural.American author Dan Brown said that his fascination with Prague began with its deep history of mysticism and occultism. It s a labyrinth of mysterious places — the perfect setting for a Robert Langdon thriller — a city of secrets, both ancient and modern. And it truly is.There are traces of fascinating secrets hidden in almost every corner in Prague. Fragments of long-gone events, echoes of a past full of mysteries and unexplained moments.Arnošt Vašíček presents the nine greatest mysteries of the city that hides the secret of all secrets.

Objev podobné jako Mysterious Prague - A City Hiding the Secret of Secrets - Arnošt Vašíček

Kniha - autor kraig Casebier, 288 stran, česky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá V Kraigově rodině má barberství dlouhou historii -- už od roku 1914. Už odmalička se učil se v otcových a dědečkových barber shopech v Kentucky, a posléze svůj výcvik zakončil v jedné z předních světových akademií. Potom pracoval se svým bratrem v jejich vlastním podniku v Atlantě. Kraigovy cesty ho nakonec zavedly do Prahy, kde se rozhodl zapustit nové kořeny a otevřít si vlastní barber shop, aby pokračoval ve vášni, které se už věnuje přes čtyřicet let. Kraig se pravidelně objevuje v evropských časopisech a v české i německé televizi, včetně televizního dokumentu o jeho životě v Praze. Časopis Barbers Quarterly ho prohlásil za jednoho z nejlepších barberů v Evropě. Kraig Casebier vyrostl v Kentucky a nikdy si vlastně nedovel představit jinou kariéru než barberství. Péče o vlasy má v jeho rodině dlouhou tradici. Osud mu však nedopřál stabilní kariéru vázanou na jedno místo. Zdravotní...

Objev podobné jako Americký barber v Praze (978-80-277-1167-3)

Towards the end of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Prague still possessed its venerable majesty, but now it was fast becoming a modern European metropolis. The old Jewish Quarter had been replaced with broad boulevards, modern bridges spanned the river, and the first steam trains from Vienna were arriving at the station. While only recently the Emperor and his guard had promenaded here, soon independence would be declared and a new country, Czechoslovakia, would be founded. The remarkable photographs in this book capture key moments and everyday life in Prague. Pavel Scheufler has selected over 140 photographs from his family s archive and written a learned commentary on each one. This book is not only a valuable account of a city in transition, but a guide to reading photographs in a way that lets us hear the fascinating stories they tell.

Objev podobné jako Prague at the turn of the century - Pavel Scheufler

Prague appears freshly unveiled, as if emerging from a winter mist, though slightly blackened by soot. This city in the heart of Europe boasts over a thousand years of history. An astonishing range of architectural styles have merged together over the centuries. In Prague baroque art dominates as a unifying force, and actually succeeds in tempering the city’s almost violent architectural diversity.

Objev podobné jako Prague. La ville dorée - Marie-France Arlon, Mario Pasa

In quest of the unpublished manuscript of a martyred Yiddish writer, the American novelist Nathan Zuckerman travels to Soviet-occupied Prague in the mid-1970s. There, in a nation straightjacketed by totalitarian Communism, he discovers a literary predicament, marked by institutionalised oppression, that is rather different from his own. He also discovers, among the oppressed writers with whom he quickly becomes embroiled in a series of bizarre and poignant adventures, an appealingly perverse kind of heroism. The Prague Orgy, consisting of entries from Zuckerman s notebooks recording his sojourn among these outcast artists, completes the trilogy and epilogue Zuckerman Bound. It provides a startling ending to Roth s intricately designed magnum opus on the unforeseen consequences of art. In 1997 Philip Roth won the Pulitzer Prize for American Pastoral. In 1998 he received the National Medal of Arts at the White House, and in 2002 the highest award of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the Gold Medal in Fiction, previously awarded to John Dos Passos, William Faulkner and Saul Bellow, among others. He has twice won the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. He has won the PEN/Faulkner Award three times. In 2005 The Plot Against America received the Society of American Historians Prize for ‘the outstanding historical novel on an American theme for 2003-2004 . Recently Roth received PEN s two most prestigious prizes: in 2006 the PEN/Nabokov Award ‘for a body of work . . . of enduring originality and consummate craftsmanship and in 2007 the PEN/Saul Bellow Award for Achievement in American Fiction, given to a writer whose ‘scale of achievement over a sustained career . . . places him or her in the highest rank of American literature . In 2011 Roth won the International Man Booker Prize. Roth is the only living American writer to have his work published in a comprehensive, definitive edition by the Library of America.

Objev podobné jako The Prague Orgy - Philip Roth

In 1942 the United States War Department distributed a handbook to American Servicemen advising them on the peculiarities of the â ˜British, their country, and their waysâ ™. By turns hilarious and poignant, many observations remain quaintly relevant today. Reproduced in a style reminiscent of the era, this is a wonderfully evocative war-time memento.

Objev podobné jako Instructions for American Servicemen in Britain, 1942

Do you want to develop a solid understanding of Latin American Spanish and communicate confidently with others?Through authentic conversations, vocabulary building, grammar explanations and extensive practice and review, Complete Latin American Spanish will equip you with the skills you need to use Latin American Spanish in a variety of settings and situations, developing your cultural awareness along the way.What will I achieve by the end of the course?By the end of Complete Latin American Spanish you will have a solid intermediate-level grounding in the four key skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - and be able to communicate with confidence and accuracy. Is this course for me?If you want to move confidently from beginner to intermediate level, this is the course for you. It s perfect for the self-study learner, with a one-to-one tutor, or for the beginner classroom. It can also be used as a refresher course. What do I get?-13 learning units plus verbs reference and word glossary and revision section-Discovery Method - figure out rules and patterns to make the language stick -Teaches the key skills - reading, writing, listening, and speaking -Learn to learn - tips and skills on how to be a better language learner -Culture notes - learn about the people and places of Latin America-Outcomes-based learning - focus your studies with clear aims -Authentic listening activities - everyday conversations give you a flavor of real spoken Latin American Spanish-Test Yourself - see and track your own progress *Complete Latin American Spanish maps from Novice Low to Advanced Low level proficiency of ACTFL (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) and from A1 Beginner to B1/B2 Upper Intermediate level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) guidelines. Access the audio for this course for free by downloading it to the Teach Yourself Library app or streaming it on library.teachyourself.com.What else can I use to learn Latin American Spanish?If you require an absolute Beginner course, you can try our Get Started in Latin American Spanish Absolute Beginner course: 9781444175295Rely on Teach Yourself, trusted by language learners for over 85 years.

Objev podobné jako Complete Latin American Spanish Beginner to Intermediate Course - Juan Kattan-Ibarra

If the machine gun changed the course of ground combat in the First World War, it was the tank that shaped ground combat in World War II. The tank was introduced in World War I in an effort to end the stalemate of the machine gun versus barbed-wire trenches, and by World War II, the tankâ ™s mobility and firepower became a rolling, thundering difference-maker on the battlefield. In this detailed, deeply researched, and heavily illustrated book, tank expert Richard Anderson tells the story of how the United States developed its armored force, turning it into a war-winning weapon in World War II that powered American ground forces and supplied armies around the world, including the British and Soviets.For decades, American tanks of World War II have been undervalued in comparisons with German and Soviet tanksâ ”and itâ ™s true that the best of American armor tended to underperform the best of German and Soviet armor during the war. Thatâ ™s because the U.S. had a different goal: not only to create battleworthy tanks like the Sherman, and to develop other tanks, but also to supply American allies with serviceable, combat-ready tanks. The United States did all this, but until now the complete story of American tanks in World War II has yet to be told.Andersonâ ™s book is deeper and more thorough a chronicle of American tanks in World War II than has ever been done. This book is colorful, vivid, and thought-provokingly insightful on how the U.S. produced a tank force capable of conducting its own battlefield efforts and sustaining key allies around the world. This will be the go-to volume on American tanks for years to come.

Objev podobné jako American Thunder - Richard C. Anderson Jr.

Nearly 100 years after Franz Kafka s death, his works continue to intrigue and haunt us. Even for those who are only fleetingly acquainted with his unfinished novels, or his stories, diaries, and letters, `Kafkaesque has become a byword for the menacing, unfathomable absurdity of modern existence and bureaucracy. Yet for all the universal significance of his fiction, Kafka s writing remains inextricably bound up with his life and work in Prague, where he spent every one of his 40 years. Klaus Wagenbach s account of Kafka s life in the city is a meticulously researched insight into the author s family background, his education and employment, his attitude toward the town of his birth, his literary influences, and his relationships with women. The result is a fascinating portrait of the 20th century s most enigmatic writer and the city that provided him with so much inspiration; W.G. Sebald recognised that `literary and life experience overlap in Kafka s works, and the same is true of this book.

Objev podobné jako Kafka´s Prague - Klaus Wagenbach

Go beyond the glass and discover the secrets behind your favorite styles of American whiskey in this updated, expanded, deluxe edition featuring a faux-leather cover and ribbon marker.Over the past three decades, Lew Bryson has been one of the most influential voices in whiskey—a longtime editor of Whisky Advocate and author of the critically acclaimed guides Tasting Whiskey and Whiskey Master Class. In this expanded edition of American Whiskey Master Class, Lew focuses solely on American whiskeys, sharing everything he’s learned on his journey through the world of American bourbon, rye, and other whiskeys. This approachable book is like a “200-level” class taught by a favorite teacher, with compelling tales (like how barrel aging came to be), insider tips (such as an old taster’s trick for sampling whiskey), and explanations you never thought you needed (like why you can never get a beverage that’s 100% alcohol—and why you should stick to whiskey!).In this handsome edition, you’ll find it all:An overview of the different types of whiskeys, including the rules and identities of each. He also includes information on craft whiskeys, which tend to be more creative and freewheeling than the styles made by traditional producers.Exploration of the key whiskey ingredients, with a close look at the flavor contributions of malt, peat, corn, rye, wheat—even water.Distillation for non-distillers and the beauty of barrels: Whiskey is both an art and a science, and what’s in the glass is affected by things like pot stills vs. column stills, barrel char, and of course, time. Numerous interviews with master distillers, still makers, and other artisans at the top of their field.Tasting notes throughout, including more than two dozen new ones, so you can identify the whiskeys you might want to try next.New and expanded material, including how to decode and decipher rare bottles, new developments in the American whiskey market (notably single malts), new profiles and interviews of “must-know” producers, new photos, and more. Every chapter contains a variety of unique, often behind-the-scenes photography, coupled with Bryson’s master storytelling. And with whiskey as the subject, this is a class where you’ll want to do the homework!

Objev podobné jako American Whiskey Master Class - Lew Bryson

Updated and revised from the popular 2002 edition, with full-colour maps and new images throughout, this is a concise study of the American Revolutionary War. The American Revolution, or the American War of Independence, has been characterized politically as a united political uprising of the American colonies and militarily as a guerrilla campaign of colonists against the inflexible British military establishment. In this book, Daniel Marston argues that this belief, though widespread, is a misconception. He contends that the American Revolution, in reality, created deep political divisions in the population of the Thirteen Colonies, while militarily pitting veterans of the Seven Years War against one another, in a conflict that combined guerrilla tactics and classic 18th-century campaign techniques on both sides. The peace treaty of 1783 that brought an end to the war marked the formal beginning of the United States of America as an independent political entity.With revisions from the author and 50 new images, this illustrated overview of the American Revolution provides an important reference resource for the academic or student reader as well as those with a general interest in the period.

Objev podobné jako The American Revolution - Daniel Marston

By the early twentieth century, it became common to describe the United States as a business civilization. President Coolidge in 1925 said, The chief business of the American people is business. More recently, historian Sven Beckert characterized Henry Ford s massive manufactory as the embodiment of America: While Athens had its Parthenon and Rome its Colosseum, the United States had its River Rouge Factory in Detroit... How did business come to assume such power and cultural centrality in America? This volume explores the variety of business enterprise in the United States and analyzes its presence in the country s economy, its evolution over time, and its meaning in society. It introduces readers to formative business leaders (including Elbert Gary, Harlow Curtice, and Mary Kay Ash), leading firms (Mellon Bank, National Cash Register, Xerox), and fiction about business people (The Octopus, Babbitt, The Man in the Grey Flannel Suit). It also discusses Alfred Chandler, Joseph Schumpeter, Mira Wilkins, and others who made significant contributions to understanding of America s business history. This VSI pursues its three central themes - the evolution, scale, and culture of American business - in a chronological framework stretching from the American Revolution to today. The first theme is evolution: How has U.S. business evolved over time? How have American companies competed with one another and with foreign firms? Why have ideas about strategy and management changed? Why did business people in the mid-twentieth century celebrate an organizational culture promising long-term employment in the same company, while a few decades later entrepreneurship was prized? Second is scale: Why did business assume such enormous scale in the United States? Was the rise of gigantic corporations due to the industriousness of its population, or natural resources, or government policies? And third, culture: What are the characteristics of a business civilization ? How have opinions on the meaning of business changed? In the late nineteenth century, Andrew Carnegie believed that America s numerous enterprises represented an exuberant triumph of democracy. After World War II, however, sociologist William H. Whyte saw business culture as stultifying, and historian Richard Hofstadter wrote, Once great men created fortunes; today a great system creates fortunate men. How did changes in the nature of business affect popular views? Walter A. Friedman provides the long view of these important developments.

Objev podobné jako American Business History - Walter A. Friedman

Our aim is to create a platform for scholarly exchange not only within the Czech Republic but internationally. We seek original articles that explore a wide range of issues concerning American and British literature, visual arts, music and other cultural phenomena as well as cultural history. The editors encourage submissions from scholars working in various disciplines with interests in American and British cultures, as well as articles with interdisciplinary perspectives on those cultures. We also devote a portion of the journal to outstanding student contributions. Since 2011, the journal has been enlisted in The National Index of Peer-reviewed Scholarly Periodicals published in the Czech Republic. Contents Articles: Małgorzata Łuczyńska-Hołdys: The Discourse of Infatuation in John Keats s Letters and Poems to Fanny Brawne Pavlína Flajšarová: No Matter How Long the Night, the Day is Sure to Come: Differences, Diversity and Identities in Caribbean-British Poetry since 1945 Richard Stock: Strategies in Ulysses:Reading and Re-reading the Novel Bożena Kucała: The Demise of Rural Life in Graham Swift s Wish You Were Here Petr Chalupský: Reality is the invention of unimaginative people” - the Counterfeiting and Imaginative London of Peter Ackroyd s Chatterton Tomáš Jajtner: Rage, Delusion and Abolitionism: Contemporary British Society in the Eyes of Peter Hitchens Tomáš Bubík: Robert Bellah s Concept of Civil Religion in America and the Idea of New Religion in Czech Thinking of the Twentieth Century Tereza Jiroutová Kynčlová: Interpreter, Interlocutor, Intermediary, Traitress:An Exemplary Figure in Chicana Literature and Culture Barbora Rumbinas: Reverberations of Native American Oratory in James Fenimore Cooper s The Pioneers Petr Kopecký: Not Man Apart: Ecocentric Personification in the Works of Robinson Jeffers and John Steinbeck

Objev podobné jako American

This brief history of America will span the earliest migrations to the present, reflecting Paul S. Boyer s interests in social, intellectual, and cultural history, including popular culture and religion. It will reflect his personal view of American history, in which a sense of paradox and irony loom large. While noting positive achievements--political, economic, social, and cultural--he will also discuss the United States s failures to live up to its oft-stated ideals; although America has figured in the world s imagination (and its own self-image) as a land of opportunity offering liberty and justice for all, the reality has often fallen short.For example, the establishment of the North American colonies had very different meanings for colonists from the British Isles and Europe, for Native peoples, and for enslaved Africans brought against their will. The late nineteenth century saw not only impressive industrial expansion and the creation of vast fortunes but also appalling conditions in urban-immigrant slums and a degraded, exploited labor force. The twentieth-century emergence of a suburban society of consumer abundance meant a better life for many and laid the groundwork for impressive cultural creativity, yet left behind crime-ridden inner cities and spawned a stultifying mass culture. The immigrants who have renewed and revitalized the nation have also stirred hostility and resentment. While American popular culture has demonstrated global appeal, the projection of U.S. military power abroad, from the Philippines early in the twentieth century to Iraq early in the twenty-first, has sometimes failed in its purpose and damaged the nation s international standing. Although this book will not be a muckraking exposé or anachronistic moral tract, neither will it be a celebratory panegyric or a bland recital of facts. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Objev podobné jako American History - Paul S. Boyer

Discover the remarkable world of North American mammals in one compact book! The Little Book of North American Mammals, part of the Little Library of Natural History, introduces kids to dozens of North America s most fascinating creatures with details about their habitats, diets, lifespans, and more. Gorgeous vintage artwork by some of the world s most enduring nature illustrators fill this irresistible volume. From the book: Perhaps no North American animal is quite as impressive up close as a fullyantlered bull moose. Moose (Alces alces) are the largest members of the deer family and are often six to seven feet tall at the shoulders. Including the head and antlers, they can tower ten feet high, stretch eight to ten feet in length, and weigh up to 1,800 pounds-in other words, they re huge! With a long, homely face and a droopy upper lip, a moose s face looks rather like a horse s (they re not related). Since they have such long, lanky legs, moose appear to be walking on stilts, giving them a clumsy appearance. But don t be fooled-they can run up to thirty-five miles per hour and can easily run you down. These animals don t mind the cold, even extreme cold, though they do get hot and bothered by warm temperatures. Since moose easily overheat, their range is limited to colder, more northerly places.

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This visual guide tells the story of the bloodiest war America ever fought through photos and easy-to-understand explanations.This book for children aged 9 - 12 ventures into the history of America s Civil War and familiarises children with American history and how it became the country it is today. Each chapter explores people, causes, and consequences of America s bloodiest conflict. Inside the pages of this children s civil war book, you ll discover:- Full-page profiles about key figures and battles- Civil War-era photography and illustration depicting important events and artefacts- Accurate historical information, faithful presentation of African American history in the context of the Civil War- Unusual and remarkable stories such as the Thanksgiving drummer boy s and accounts of the war through personal lettersAmerica spent five years fighting its most destructive war and one that showed a deeply divided country with union states on the one side and confederate states on the other. This civil war book shows what led up to the conflict and zooms into the most important events, battles, and leaders. This book further explores war memorabilia, eyewitness accounts and the abolition of slavery. Children will be excited to learn about famous figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee and gain insight into reasons for the war and the viewpoints of the opposing sides. This book also provides children with a fascinating history of how railways, the telegraph were used to fight the war and literature and music that this conflict produced.DK s Visual Encyclopedia series delves into the world s most intriguing historical events, people, natural phenomena and animals. These books will delight children with simple explanations and impactful photography that will provide hours of learning fun.

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A BARACK OBAMA SUMMER READING PICKSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2019 CENTRE FOR FICTION FIRST NOVEL PRIZELONGLISTED FOR THE HWA DEBUT CROWN A whole lot more than just a spy thriller, wrapping together the ties of family, of love and of country BARACK OBAMA There has never been anything like it MARLON JAMES (GQ) A compelling read MAIL ON SUNDAY Brilliant Cold War spy thriller. A gripping tale and an unusual take on the spy genre told from an intriguing perspective HWA DEBUT CROWN JUDGES Pacy and very exciting DAILY TELEGRAPH__________________________________What if your sense of duty required you to betray the man you love? It s 1986, the heart of the Cold War. Marie Mitchell is an intelligence officer with the FBI. She s brilliant and talented, but she s also a black woman working in an all-white boys club, and her career has stalled with routine paperwork - until she s recruited to a shadowy task force aimed at undermining Thomas Sankara, the charismatic, revolutionary president of Burkina Faso, whose Communist ideology has made him a target for American intervention. In the year that follows, Marie will observe Thomas, seduce him, and ultimately, have a hand in the coup that will bring him down. But doing so will change everything she believes about what it means to be a spy, a lover, and a good American. A stunning book PAUL BEATTY Intelligent and propulsive GUARDIAN A spy thriller like you ve never read before TIME

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AS HEARD ON RADIO 4 S WOMEN S HOUR A stunning mosaic of contemporary America Fintan O Toole Essential reading, with quick insights and bomblets of surprise TLS A panoptical vision of modern America, from the brilliant mind of Jill Lepore. The 2010s marked a shift in America s trajectory, beginning with the run-up to Donald Trump s election, through to the chaos and confusion left in its wake. With the wit and verve that has made her the acclaimed national historian of a generation, Jill Lepore reflects on the consuming fissures of this era: culture wars and media corrosion; disruptive innovation and techno-utopianism; constitutional crises surrounding gun rights and a reckoning with a deep history of racial violence. These essays make sense of American life in a moment of polarization, capturing the tumultuous relationship between the country s violent past and fractured present.Praise for Jill Lepore: The pre-eminent historian of forgotten tales from America s past David Runciman A person can t help but feel inspired by the riveting intelligence and joyful curiosity of Lepore George Saunders Lepore writes history like a poet Dan Snow Lepore is that rare combination in modern life of intellect, originality and style Amanda Foreman

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In 1990, in a drafty basement archive in Prague, two American historians made a startling discovery: a Nazi roster from 1945 that no Western investigator had ever seen. The long-forgotten document, containing more than 700 names, helped unravel the details behind the most lethal killing operation in World War Two. In the tiny Polish village of Trawniki, the SS set up a school for mass murder and then recruited a roving army of foot soldiers, 5,000 men strong, to help annihilate the Jewish population of occupied Poland. After the war, some of these men vanished, making their way to the U.S. and blending into communities across America. Though they participated in some of the most unspeakable crimes of the Holocaust, Trawniki Men spent years hiding in plain sight, their terrible secrets intact. In a story spanning seven decades, Citizen 865 chronicles the harrowing wartime journeys of two Jewish orphans from occupied Poland who outran the men of Trawniki and settled in the United States, only to learn that some of their one-time captors had followed. A tenacious team of prosecutors and historians pursued these men and, up against the forces of time and political opposition, battled to the present day to remove them from U.S. soil. Through insider accounts and research in four countries, this urgent and powerful narrative provides a front row seat to the dramatic turn of events that allowed a small group of American Nazi hunters to hold murderous men accountable for their crimes decades after the war s end.

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For the past ten years, London-based Scala Arts Heritage Publishers Ltd. has been publishing a series titled Director s Choice presenting the world s major museums and galleries through the eyes of their respective directors. One of the 2019 additions to this edition is a selection by Roman Musil, Director of the Gallery of West Bohemia in Pilsen, which introduces - in Czech and English versions - thirty-seven landmark works from the institution s extensive art collections. The book comprises works of art from the mid-fourteenth century to the end of the twentieth century. The Gallery of West Bohemia has thus joined an exclusive club of world institutions such as the Albertina in Vienna, the National Gallery in London, the Alte and Neue Pinakothek in Munich, the Frick Collection in New York, or the Staatliche Museen in Berlin. In the same year as the publication of the Gallery of West Bohemia in Pilsen, similar books were published for the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, and the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain. The museums and galleries represented are spread over 22 countries on 3 continents. Until recently, the Gallery of West Bohemia had been one of the only two Czech institution and the first Czech gallery to be included in this prestigious edition, when the first was the Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague (2017).

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