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A book that combines a technical explanation of agentic AI with the latest practical applications In Autonomous Minds: How Agentic AI Predicts and Learns to Enable Productivity and Empowerment, technology leader Francisco Javier Campos Zabala delivers a comprehensive, first principles analysis of AI agents and their potentially transformative impact on society, business, and individual lives. The book helps non-technical readers make sense of the technological complexity of artificial intelligence and explains its current practical applications. Campos Zabala offers a clear and accessible explanation of these new technologies, walking you through practical frameworks for implementing AI agents in business and personal contexts. Inside the book: Expert insights from leading researchers and practitioners in AIAccessible introductions to the fundamentals of agentic AI, as well as advanced applicationsHands-on guidance for professionals attempting to adapt to AI-driven change Perfect for managers, executives, and other business leaders, Autonomous Minds is an essential guide for all professionals doing their best to make sense of new agentic AI technologies.

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Houpací lehátko Campo II s hlavovou opěrkou v antracitové barvě je určeno pro relaxaci na zahradě, balkóně nebo terase. Disponuje ocelovou konstrukcí pro odolnost a textilénovým sedákem, který se přizpůsobí tělu. Součástí je odnímatelný polštářek pod hlavu.

• Odnímatelný polštářek pod hlavu pro zvýšený komfort
• Ocelová konstrukce zajišťující stabilitu a dlouhou životnost
• Textilenový sedák, který se přizpůsobí tvaru těla
• Vhodné pro zahradu, balkón nebo terasu

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Profesionální výrobník mlhy Cameo Phantom F5 kombinuje vysoký výkon 1500 W s kompaktními rozměry. Produkuje přibližně 509 m³ mlhy za minutu s počátečním ohřevem 4 minuty a následným opětovným ohřevem pouze 12 sekund. Zařízení je navrženo pro plynulý provoz během celých akcí.

• Vysoký výkon 1500 W pro intenzivní tvorbu mlhy
• Rychlý opětovný ohřev za pouhých 12 sekund
• Kompaktní rozměry při zachování profesionálního výkonu
• Plynulý provoz bez dlouhých čekacích dob

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stabilní houpací lehátko Campo II
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Knížka obsahuje 12 jednoduchých aktivit a čtyři stránky barevných samolepek s motivy Lilo a Stitch. Je vhodná pro děti od 3 let a podporuje rozvoj jemné motoriky a kreativity. Díky kompaktním rozměrům je vhodná pro použití doma i na cestách.

• 12 jednoduchých aktivit přizpůsobených malým ručkám
• 4 stránky barevných samolepek k dotvoření obrázků
• Rozvíjí kreativitu a jemnou motoriku dětí
• Vhodné pro domácí hru i zábavu na cestách

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Kniha obsahuje komiksy s postavami z Kačerova doplněné o zábavné úkoly, hádanky, křížovky a doplňovačky. Má 112 stran v brožované vazbě šité nitmi. Formát 21×27 cm je vhodný pro děti od 6 let.

• 112 stran zábavných komiksů a úkolů
• Brožovaná vazba šitá nitmi pro dlouhou životnost
• Vhodné pro děti od 6 let rozvíjí logické myšlení
• Velký formát 21×27 cm s přehlednými stránkami

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Sada obsahuje 6 velkých razítek s motivy vzdušného prostoru a vyjmutelnými držátky. Razítka se namáčejí do polštářku s barvou a umožňují tisk jednotlivých motivů nebo vytváření vzorů. Výrobek je vyroben z plastu a razítkové pryže.

• Průhledná vrchní část pro přesné umístění a tisknutí
• Snadno uchopitelné a vyjmutelné držátko pro děti
• Baleno v praktickém plastovém úložném boxu
• Vhodné pro děti již od 3 let věku

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This book provides an introduction to the Human Centred Design of autonomous vehicles for professionals and students. While rapid progress is being made in the field of autonomous road vehicles the majority of actions and the research address the technical challenges, with little attention to the physical, perceptual, cognitive and emotional needs of humans. This book fills a gap in the knowledge by providing an easily understandable introduction to the needs and desires of people in relation to autonomous vehicles. The book is "human centred design" led, adding an important human perspective to the primarily technology-driven debates about autonomous vehicles. It combines knowledge from fields ranging from linguistics to electrical engineering to provide a holistic, multidisciplinary overview of the issues affecting the interactions between autonomous vehicles and people. It emphasises the constraints and requirements that a human centred perspective necessitates, giving balanced information about the potential conflicts between technical and human factors. The book provides a helpful introduction to the field of design ethics, to enhance the reader’s awareness and understanding of the multiple ethical issues involved in autonomous vehicle design. Written as an accessible guide for design practitioners and students, this will be a key read for those interested ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Pánský flanelový župan JAVIER Muži ocení pohodlí a kvalitu – a právě to přináší pánský flanelový župan JAVIER vyrobený ze 100% bavlny. Patří mezi oblíbené kousky pro zimní období, kdy se chcete cítit v teple a komfortu. Župan JAVIER spojuje měkkost, hřejivost a praktičnost v jednom. Flanelový materiál je příjemný na dotek a zároveň spolehlivě zahřeje během chladných večerů i zimních rán. Díky volnému střihu se v něm budete cítit pohodlně při každodenním nošení i domácí relaxaci. Součástí županu jsou také praktické kapsy, do kterých snadno uložíte drobnosti, které potřebujete mít po ruce. Klasický design podtrhuje elegantní provedení, díky němuž župan působí nadčasově a univerzálně. Pánský župan JAVIER dodáváme v elegantním dárkovém boxu. K dispozici ve velikostech M, L, XL a XXL.

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Kniha - autor Róbert Letz, 272 stran, slovensky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Autonómia - samospráva Slovenska patrí ku kľúčovým pojmom moderných slovenských dejín. Jej predpokladom bola existencia slovenského národa s vlastnými dejinami a kultúrou a vlastné ním obývané územie. Z toho sa odvodzovalo právo na samosprávu slovenského územia. Úsilie o autonómiu Slovenska sa zrodilo ešte v historických a spoločenských podmienkach Uhorska a pokračovalo v období prvej Československej republiky. Odzrkadľuje cestu od Žiadostí slovenského národa cez Memorandum národa slovenského, Memorandum Slovenskej ligy v Amerike, Clevelandskú a Pittsburskú dohodu, návrhy na autonómiu Slovenska z dielne Hlinkovej slovenskej ľudovej strany a Slovenskej národnej strany až k vyhláseniu autonómie Slovenska v roku 1938.

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Autonómia - samospráva Slovenska patrí ku kľúčovým pojmom moderných slovenských dejín. Jej predpokladom bola existencia slovenského národa s vlastnými dejinami a kultúrou a vlastné ním obývané územie. Z toho sa odvodzovalo právo na samosprávu slovenského územia. Úsilie o autonómiu Slovenska sa zrodilo ešte v historických a spoločenských podmienkach Uhorska a pokračovalo v období prvej Československej republiky. Odzrkadľuje cestu od Žiadostí slovenského národa cez Memorandum národa slovenského, Memorandum Slovenskej ligy v Amerike, Clevelandskú a Pittsburskú dohodu, návrhy na autonómiu Slovenska z dielne Hlinkovej slovenskej ľudovej strany a Slovenskej národnej strany až k vyhláseniu autonómie Slovenska v roku 1938.

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The Infatuations is a critically acclaimed novel by the great Spanish writer Javier Marías.Every day, Maria Dolz stops for breakfast at the same café. And every day she enjoys watching a handsome couple who follow the same routine. Then one day they aren''t there, and she feels obscurely bereft.It is only later, when she comes across a newspaper photograph of the man, lying stabbed in the street, his shirt half off, that she discovers who the couple are. Some time afterwards, when the woman returns to the café with her children, who are then collected by a different man, and Maria approaches her to offer her condolences, an entanglement begins which sheds new light on this apparently random, pointless death.With The Infatuations, Javier Marías brilliantly reimagines the murder novel as a metaphysical enquiry, addressing existential questions of life, death, love and morality.Praise for The Infatuations:''Mesmerising . . . chillingly clear and hypnotically eerie . . . At this very fine and disturbing novel''s core is a compelling meditation on love in all its ramifications'' Herald''Keeps us guessing until almost the last page'' Financial Times''Few writers have sustained such an engagement with the classic (Anglophone) canon. As a translator he has ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A compelling roadmap to building an autonomous business, best positioned to win, using digital labor powered by Agentic and physical AIAn autonomous business is designed to be AI-first in its strategies and operations to maximize value and minimize time to value, and when it is done right it will unlock unprecedented speed, scale and shared success. But getting from one-off AI implementations - where most companies are at today - to autonomy will be neither easy nor obvious. Business leaders will need to challenge all the conventions, standard operating procedures and orthodoxies underpinning businesses designed by humans for humans – which is to say just about all of them! They will need to build digital labor to non-linearly scale the health, conditioning and talent of their teams, business and ecosystem, enabling 24x7x365 continuity and responsiveness, removing blockages and waste that trap or reduce value. They will need to manage the relationships between the two types of intelligent resources, digital and human. They will need to design for AI control and teach human leaders to “let go of the steering wheel”. The goal of Autonomous is to further expand the Boundless design principles that have guided the fastest growing companies in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Dark Back of Time is a compelling story of the way in which reality blurs into fiction by Javier Marías, whose highly-anticipated new novel The Infatuations is published in 2013. It is translated by Esther Allen in Penguin Modern Classics. ''We lose everything because everything remains except us'', says the mysterious narrator of this extraordinary novel, which meditates on the transience, chance and fragility of life. As a man called Javier Marías recalls the strange events and people that shaped his past, including ghostly literary figures, a pilot, an adventurer, a brother who died as a child and the king of an island in the Caribbean, we begin to question the nature of time, memory and reality itself. Here the writer is both a keeper of memories and a purveyor of illusions, destined to be lost in the dark back of time.Javier Marías was born in Madrid in 1951. He has published ten novels, two collections of short stories and several volumes of essays. His work has been translated into thirty-two languages and won a dazzling array of international literary awards, including the prestigious Dublin IMPAC award for A Heart So White. He is also a highly practised translator into ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Balzám na vousy – účinek: výživa a změkčení, vůně dřevitá, objem 46 ml, aktivní látky: bambucké máslo, kokosový olej a mandlový olej Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii!Klíčové vlastnosti balzámu na vousy ANGRY BEARDS Javier The Seducer 50 mlPoctivý český výrobekDokonalá výživa a regenerace vousů a kůžeVytváří ochranný UV film proti působení slunečních paprsků a negativním okolním vlivůmVýrazná vůněDóza ze speciálního fialového sklaNení vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii!Dopřejte vousům to nejlepší od české značky Angry BeardsDopřejte vousům to nejlepší od české značky Angry Beards. Její poctivé produkty vás příjemně překvapí svojí kvalitou a pobaví svým osobitým humorem. Balzám Javier The Seducer má dráždivou vůni, která na vás přitáhne pozornost okolí. Svojí konzistencí se řadí přímo mezi balzámy Carla Smootha a Steva CEO. Kombinace bambuckého másla spolu s kokosovým a mandlovým olejem vyživuje pokožku a brání proti svědění...

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An essential companion for every traveller to Venice, this is the hidden city revealed in a gorgeous non-fiction account by one of Europe''s greatest living writers, Javier MaríasCentury after century, the essence of Venice is unchanging. It is a place of contradictions, equal parts glamour and chaos. As a young man, Javier Marías made the city his home; since then he has left and returned many times, drawn back to its labyrinth of blind alleys, its pearly green canals, its imagined spaces.His love affair with the city has lasted over thirty years - he has traced every inch of its endless interior, has lived among the Venetians and lived apart from them. In Venice, An Interior, Marías sets out to uncover the heart of this strange and enchanting place.

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To achieve their full potential, it is essential that children develop skills to become autonomous learners, yet this skill does not come naturally to many learners. This book is a practical teaching and planning guide to the theory, practice and the implementation of evidence-based approaches to develop essential metacognitive and self-study skills. How to Create Autonomous Learners explains how to get students, parents and partners on board and how to implement these ideas across a class, school, or consortium. Areas covered include:• How to get children and young people ready to learn.• Why it is important to teach learning strategies. • Encouraging children to become more active in the process of learning while also nurturing the development of creativity.• How to harness learner motivation as metacognition and motivation are highly linked.Easily applicable in any classroom, this essential resource supports children’s development of important metacognitive, self-regulatory and self-study skills, and provides teachers and school leaders with evidence-based approaches for implementing these ideas with the support of parents, students and partners.

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The visual language of Javier Jaén is a symbolic and playful one. This celebrated artist has worked for clients such as The New York Times, The Guardian, The New Yorker, The Washington Post, National Geographic and Greenpeace. This timely monograph presents the preparation, thought process and resulting artwork from one of the creative world’s most fertile minds. The book has been lavishly illustrated with hundreds of coloured images to help showcase the depth and variety inherent with Jaén’s output and comes with a free concertina-folded sticker sheet featuring many of the artist’s iconic designs. Bilingual edition: Spanish and English

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ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: New York Times, Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, NPR, Food & Wine, Wired Bricia Lopez and Javier Cabral, the James Beard Award–nominated authors of Oaxaca, are back with the first major cookbook about how to create asada—Mexican-style grilled meat—at home. In millions of backyards across Southern California, an asada means a gathering of family, friends, great music, cold drinks, good times, and community—all centered around the primal allure of juicy, smoky grilled meat with flavors and spices traditional to Mexico. The smell of asada is a cloud of joy that lingers in the streets of Los Angeles. With Asada: The Art of Mexican-Style Grilling, Mexican food authorities Bricia Lopez and Javier Cabral offer more than 100 recipes that show you how to prepare the right dishes and drinks for your next carne asada gathering. Asada will both guide you in crafting mouthwatering food and also inspire the right laidback atmosphere. Everyone says they love a spicy margarita and asada tacos, but very few understand the culture that informs these flavors. Divided into the eight crucial elements of any carne asada: botanas (appetizers), carnes (meats), mariscos (seafood), side dishes and vegetables, salsas, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Gamble is the latest Dick Francis novel and the first solo novel by Felix Francis.Nick Foxton once won the Grand National, but a terrible accident cut his racing career short. Years later, he is returning to Aintree - as a spectator - when he once more finds himself the centre of attention.Minutes before the big race, Nick''s colleague, financial adviser Herb Kovak, is shot dead and the gunman vanishes into the crowd. The police want answers but Nick can''t explain why anyone would want Herb dead.Yet when he finds a threatening message crumpled in Herb''s coat, Nick begins questioning all he knows about his friend. And on learning that he is the benefactor of Herb''s will, Nick is certain that something is not right.A fact confirmed when Nick discovers he''s next in the killer''s firing line.From Felix Francis, the bestselling co-author (with Dick Francis) of Dead Heat and Even Money comes Gamble, the latest Dick Francis novel. Set in the cut-throat world of horse racing, Gamble is an enthralling thriller packed full of suspense, mystery and intrigue. Packed with all the hair-raising suspense and excitement readers know and love from Dick Francis, Gamble is Felix Francis''s most heart-pounding thriller yet.Praise ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Lonely Planet''s Pocket San Francisco is your guide to the city''s best experiences and local life - neighborhood by neighborhood. Marvel at the Golden Gate Bridge, escape to Alcatraz, and revisit the ''60s on Haight Street; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of San Francisco and make the most of your trip!Inside Lonely Planet''s Pocket San Francisco:Full-color maps and travel photography throughoutHighlightsand itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missConvenient pull-out San Francisco map (included in print version), plus over 20 color neighborhood mapsUser-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organized by neighborhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your timeCovers Golden Gate Bridge, the Marina, Downtown San Francisco, Civic Center, SoMa, Japantown, Filmore, Pacific Heights, the Mission, the Castro, the Haight, Hayes Valley, Golden Gate Park, and moreThe Perfect Choice:Lonely Planet''s Pocket San Francisco, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighborhood by ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Refusal is the new Dick Francis novel from bestseller, Felix Francis. When Sir Richard Stewart, chair of the horse racing authority, demands ex-investigator Sid Halley examines some suspicious races, he is given a firm no. Sid retired six years ago - and nothing will make him go back. But he''s wrong. Next day, Sir Richard is found dead. Then Sid''s six-year-old daughter goes missing and he receives an anonymous call: declare the alleged race-fixing clean, or else. With his family in danger, how can Sid refuse? But this anonymous foe has underestimated the guile and determination of Sid Halley. Extreme situations demand extreme solutions and Sid will do anything to get his life back, or die trying. The work of thriller master Dick Francis continues through his son Felix''s solo efforts: Bloodline, Gamble, and now Refusal. Praise for Dick Francis and Felix Francis: ''From winning post to top of the bestseller list, time after time'' Sunday Times ''The Francis flair is clear for all to see'' Daily Mail ''The master of suspense and intrigue'' Country Life ''Nail-biting, suspenseful'' Choice Felix Francis is the younger son of thriller-writing legend, Dick Francis, with whom he co-wrote the four most recent Dick Francis ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Understanding the human mind and how it relates to the world that we experience has challenged philosophers for centuries. How then do we even begin to think about 'minds' that are not human?Science now has plenty to say about the properties of mind. In recent decades, the mind - both human and otherwise - has been explored by scientists in fields ranging from zoology to astrobiology, computer science to neuroscience. Taking a uniquely broad view of minds and where they might be found - including in plants, aliens, and God - Philip Ball pulls these multidisciplinary pieces together to explore what sorts of minds we might expect to find in the universe. In so doing, he offers for the first time a unified way of thinking about what minds are and what they can do, arguing that in order to understand our own minds and imagine those of others, we need to move on from considering the human mind as a standard against which all others should be measured, and to think about the 'space of possible minds'.By identifying and mapping out properties of mind without prioritizing the human, Ball sheds new light on a host of fascinating questions. What ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Such clever writing, engaging flawed characters. Dick Francis never disappoints'' 5***** Reader Review''A great read . . . Dick Francis pulls out all the stops'' 5***** Reader Review''No one does mystery better than Francis. You just can''t put the book down'' 5***** Reader Review______Champion jockey Sid Halley retired from racing when his hand was smashed in a fall. Now he works as a private detective - which is proving to be no less dangerous to life and limb. Recuperating from a bullet wound, Sid is asked by his father-in-law to investigate some potentially shady activity involving Seabury racecourse and a ruthless property dealer. But the closer Sid gets to those determined to get their hands on Seabury, the more he finds himself in harm''s way.The odds are against him - but that''s exactly when Sid is at his best . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Odds Against is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Odds Against - Dick Francis

Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Another excellent book from the Francis stable'' 5***** Reader Review''An excellent gripping story in true Francis fashion'' 5***** Reader Review''Usual Dick Francis excellence. Gripping from beginning to end'' 5***** Reader Review______Captain Thomas Forsyth''s tour of Afghanistan is cut brutally short when he is badly wounded by a roadside bomb.Returning home to his mother - a racehorse trainer and the ''First Lady'' of racing - Tom discovers the training business is on the edge, and facing a threat far more dangerous than a run of bad form.Soon he finds himself on a very different, but just as deadly, battlefield where his military skills are put to the ultimate test . . . kill or be killed?Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Crossfire is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is brisk and gripping and the background researched with care . . . the entire story is a pleasure to relish'' Scotsman''Dick Francis''s fiction ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Gripping from start to finish, a brilliant plot and fast paced'' 5***** Reader Review''Another brilliant adventure story from the inimitable Dick Francis. This story keeps you turning the pages eagerly'' 5***** Reader Review______Foreign Office diplomat Peter Darwin is returning to England, back to his childhood home of Gloucestershire. But instead of a pleasant trip down memory lane, Peter finds himself coming to the aid of a veterinary surgeon whose operating theatre is rapidly turning into an abattoir.A string of valuable racehorses have suffered unexplained deaths, and the police are baffled. When Darwin looks into the mystery, he finds that his connections - and memories - help him uncover criminal activities that stretch back all the way to his childhood.But the more Darwin uncovers, the closer he gets to a killer who just can''t stop . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Comeback is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is brisk ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''A brilliant read with lots of exciting twists and turns. Couldn''t put it down'' 5***** Reader Review''An excellent thriller that keeps you on the edge. Dick Francis at his best'' 5***** Reader Review______Wine merchant Tony Beach will do anything for a quiet life. But when a party to celebrate the end of the racing season ends in eight violent deaths, he is drawn reluctantly into the subsequent investigation. Meanwhile, the police, having evidence of the sale of illicit alcohol at a local club, ask for Tony''s help in closing it down. Thanks to his intervention, Tony comes to the attention of the criminal underworld.And that''s when he reluctantly realizes that the deaths and the illicit alcohol are connected. Tony doesn''t want to be a hero. But if the choice is that or dying . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Proof is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is brisk and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Proof - Dick Francis

Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''A fast-paced, exciting, gripping thriller'' 5***** Reader Review''One of Dick Francis''s best . . . A real page-turner'' 5***** Reader Review''Deeply satisfying from beginning to end'' 5***** Reader Review______Jockey and amateur photographer Philip Nore knows all too well how it feels to take a tumble from a horse. He also knows what it''s like to feel the wrath of furious owners and trainers. You can''t always be a winner. George Millace hated winners. As a photographer he specialized in taking pictures that exposed the failings of riders. But now he''s dead - and no one seems very sorry. But when Millace''s home is broken into during his funeral and Nore finds himself helping clear up, he finds something unexpected. Millace had other pictures - ones people will go to desperate lengths to possess. Now he must find out who wants them - and fast.Because if George Millace''s death was no accident, then his killers are getting closer . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Reflex is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Reflex - Dick Francis

Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''A classic. If you like a rattling good yarn, then Dick Francis is your man!'' 5***** Reader Review''Brilliant, the pace keeps on racing through the whole book'' 5***** Reader Review''Gallops along and keeps you enthralled throughout. Riveting'' 5***** Reader Review______''Admiral met the fence perfectly. He rose to it as if flight were not only for birds. And he fell . . .''Alan York''s friend, jockey Bill Davidson, was killed in Admiral''s fall. After the race, York visits the fence and discovers a coil of wire lying beside the fence post and signs of where the wire had been attached.The fall was no accident - but murder. Unable to convince the police of this, York is forced to turn amateur sleuth and is soon on the trail of a ruthless gang of race-fixers operating out of Brighton.Now Alan''s caught in a new race: find the gang''s leaders before the gang catches up with him . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Dead Cert is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Dead Cert - Dick Francis

Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Incredibly enjoyable and will deliver its kicks again and again'' 5***** Reader Review''You can always depend on Dick Francis for an engrossing adventure'' 5***** Reader Review''Edge-of-seat stuff, a real page turner'' 5***** Reader Review______Daniel Roke owns a stud farm in Australia. He''s young, smart, hard-working and desperate for some excitement - all of which makes him the ideal candidate for the Earl of October, who has come visiting. The Earl is concerned about a horse-doping scandal that is destroying English racing. He wants to pay Daniel to come back with him, pose as a highly corruptible stable lad and discover who is behind it. But when Daniel agrees, he doesn''t realise just how close he''ll have to get to find the truth.Nor how determined the criminals will be to prevent him living long enough to tell anyone . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, For Kicks is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako For Kicks - Dick Francis

Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''A real cracker of a story, fast-paced and extremely well written'' 5***** Reader Review''Gripping . . . Dick Francis holds you to the final chapter'' 5***** Reader Review''Excellent gripping story with a lot of twists'' 5***** Reader Review______When Kelly Hughes rides the favourite into second place, he gets penalised. Not only has he lost the race, but also his licence, as the Jockey Club suspends him - believing he threw the race. Only he knows that the problem lay with the horse''s performance, not his own. Suspecting he was framed, Kelly sets about finding out how it was done, and then who might have done it. But the closer he gets to the perpetrators, the more danger he finds himself in. Now there''s more than his reputation and career at stake. There''s also his life . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Enquiry is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Fast-paced, full of twists and turns, absolutely marvellous!'' 5***** Reader Review''Dick Francis never fails to keep you in suspense . . . A cracking story as always'' 5***** Reader Review______Life as a writer is colder, hungrier work than John Kendall had bargained for. Not even the survival guides he''s written can help him.So when notorious racehorse trainer Tremayne Vickers approaches Kendall to write his biography, it''s an offer the impoverished writer can''t turn down. Moving into Vickers'' country home, Kendall quickly becomes immersed in his host''s lifestyle: riding racehorses, making friends, and getting to know the family.But then a local stable girl is found dead - and the party''s over. A killer is lurking in the shadows.And Kendall''s own survival tips are about to become more useful - and more deadly - than he could ever have imagined . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Longshot is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Longshot - Dick Francis

Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Well-crafted and unputdownable. An excellent read'' 5***** Reader Review''Superbly paced and plotted. One of Francis''s best'' 5***** Reader Review''A well written and totally engrossing read'' 5***** Reader Review______Malcolm Pembroke didn''t get rich without making a few enemies - not least among the five wives and nine children left like wreckage in his wake. But when Moira, his fifth wife, is murdered, Malcolm believes that someone is out to get him. Desperate and fearful, there''s only one person he can turn to: his estranged son, Ian. Ian - an amateur jockey - wants nothing to do with his father until it becomes clear the old man''s life is in danger.And worst of all, the evidence suggests it''s from someone the family . . . Can Ian work out who it is before they strike again?Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Hot Money is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' Daily Mirror''The narrative is brisk and gripping ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Hot Money - Dick Francis

Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Riveting from start to finish'' 5***** Reader Review''Nothing beats a good Francis, and this is as good as they come'' 5***** Reader Review''An excellent thriller. Spellbinding up to the end'' 5***** Reader Review______When inventor Stephen Scott abruptly fires his winning trainer Jody Leeds, the racing world is shocked and disgusted - though not quite as angry as Leeds, who swears revenge on his former friend. But Steven is convinced that Leeds has been stealing from him - and worse - and felt he had no choice. And when Leeds decides to enact his vengeance, Steven finds out just what a nasty piece of work he really is. Because now Steven is not only in fear of losing everything - but also his life.Somehow, he must prove to the world that Leeds is a vicious crook - or die trying . . .Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, High Stakes is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Discover the classic mystery from Dick Francis, one of the greatest thriller writers of all time''Written in Dick Francis inimitable style, this fast-paced thriller leaves the reader gasping for breath'' 5***** Reader Review''Fast paced action with a hero you can relate to . . . You can''t put the book down!'' 5***** Reader Review______Matt Shore is a pilot down on his luck. Once he''d flown big jets and dropped supplies in war zones. Now he''s ferrying high-class passengers between English racecourses. But when one eventful trip ends with his plane exploding in a ball of fire, Matt knows he''s not that unlucky.When the police confirm it was a bomb, Matt realizes he has a problem. One of his passengers must have been the target - the question is who?Matt to find out fast - because he''s scheduled to ferry the same people over the coming weeks. Can Matt stay alive long enough to stop the bomber?Packed with intrigue and hair-raising suspense, Rat Race is just one of the many blockbuster thrillers from legendary crime writer Dick Francis.Praise for Dick Francis:''As a jockey, Dick Francis was unbeatable when he got into his stride. The same is true of his crime writing'' ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Rat Race - Dick Francis

How to master Influencing Language and get what you want, without manipulating. Do you work and live with people who are hard to convince? Who dismiss ideas before even thinking about them?Do you want to know how to influence people, without being manipulative? Want to find out how people get motivated, make decisions, to be more persuasive with everyone?Learn how to use the right words with the right people, and get through the "Communication Wall"Have you ever felt like you were talking to a wall? Well, that''s a very accurate description of what''s happening when 2 people are communicating! Everyone has a metaphorical "Communication Wall" around them to protect them from "bad people". But in all of our walls, we have left some bricks out, to let the "good people" communicate with us.The problem in communication is not the wall, because the wall is standard equipment that everyone has. The problem comes from the holes where the bricks have been left out. The holes come in specific shapes, unique to each person.And if you want to communicate with that person, you need to use words, and behavior that fit exactly with the holes in the other person''s wall.Shelle Rose Charvet, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Words That Change Minds - Shelle Rose Charvet

Ve dne vystupuje jako bohatý lidumil, v noci se stává hrůzu nahánějícím strážcem zákona. Ale ať už tenhle hrdina jedná jako Oliver Queen, nebo jako Green Arrow, jeho cílem je vždy obecné blaho. Ulicemi Seattlu se však prochází nový bojovník se zločinem a roznáší smrt. Ultrabohaté, jako je Oliver Queen, patřící k jednomu procentu těch nejmajetnějších, nemá v lásce. Říká si Občan a zaměřuje se na místní boháče a zkorumpované mocné. A teď si jako svůj další cíl vybral právě Ollieho. Green Arrow je tak donucen vést válku na dvou frontách: jako Smaragdový střelec musí zachraňovat boháče před Občanem, ať už si to zaslouží, nebo ne, zatímco brání svůj vlastní odkaz jako předseda Queen Industries. Záda mu kryjí jeho právnička Kate Spencerová a jeho partnerka Black Canary. Ale Liga spravedlnosti, Titáni a Sebevražedný oddíl Amandy Wallerové mu chtějí položit své vlastní otázky. Mezitím se Občan připravuje na soudní proces století: lid versus Oliver Queen. A pokud bude obžalovaný shledán vinným, znamená to pro něj jen jediné: trest smrti… Scenáristky Julie a Shawna Bensonovy (THE BIRDS OF PREY) a kreslíř Javier Fernandez rozpoutají hněv davu v příběhu GREEN ARROW: SMRTÍCÍ HLAS LIDU. Na čí stranu se postavíte vy? Obsahuje komiksy GREEN ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Green Arrow 7: Smrtící hlas lidu - Julie Bensonová, Shawna Bensonová, Javier Fernandez

Napínavý romantický příběh mladých lidí vyprávějí Javier Ruescas a Francesc Miralles úspornou formou textových zpráv. Čtenářům předkládají svižné dialogy a vše ostatní rafinovaně ponechávají na jejich fantazii. Jednotlivé dny uvozují citáty Buddhy, které poskytují další prostor pro přemýšlení. Elia se právě probudila z kómatu a snaží se zjistit, co se stalo ve dnech, na něž si nedokáže vzpomenout. Najít ztracené vzpomínky jí pomáhá její nejlepší kamarádka Sue. Kdo je tajemný Phoenix, který Eliu tak dobře zná? Netradiční vyprávění prostřednictvím textových zpráv vystihuje současnou rychlou dobu a čtenáře zcela pohltí už od první stránky. Zároveň nabízí možnost dotvořit příběh na základě vlastního přemýšlení o postavách a vztazích mezi nimi.

Objev podobné jako Tlukot - Když potkáš lásku svého života… a zapomeneš na to! - Francesc Miralles, Ruescas Javier

New York, 2011. Na předměstí je objeveno ukřižované patnáctileté děvče a investigativní novinářka Miren Triggsová dostává nečekaným způsobem podivnou obálku. Uvnitř je fotka z polaroidu a na ní další dospívající dívka, svázaná a s roubíkem. Pod snímkem je připsáno jen „GINA PEBBLESOVÁ, 2002.“Miren Triggsová a její někdejší vysokoškolský učitel Jim Schmoer pátrají po stopách dívky z polaroidu a zároveň po ukřižované. Proniknou tak do církevní školy, instituce, která skrývá řadu tajemství.K vyřešení největší záhady musí najít odpovědi na tři otázky, což se zdá prakticky nemožné: Co se stalo Gině? Kdo poslal polaroid? ale hlavně: Jsou oba příběhy propojené?Poté, co prodal více než milion výtisků svých knih, předkládá Javier Castillo čtenářům zneklidňující thriller, v němž je vtáhne do hry plné důvěřivosti i podvodů, lásky i bolesti, podivných rituálů a temného tajemství, které může vše převrátit naruby, bude-li odhaleno.

Objev podobné jako Hra o duši - Javier Castillo

Javier Cercas ve svém románu neobyčejně poutavým způsobem zachytil osmnáct hodin trvající puč, který začal 23. února 1981 v 18.23 hodin ve španělském parlamentu v Madridu. Do sálu vtrhla skupina ozbrojených gardistů a po chvíli nařídila vyděšeným poslancům a členům vlády, aby si lehli na zem. Tímto aktem začal pokus o puč, jehož prvotním cílem bylo odstranit dosluhující neschopnou vládu Adolfa Suáreze a nahradit ji "vládou národní jednoty", kterou by v duchu "řízené demokracie" vedl představitel armády. Všichni přítomní politici, novináři a zaměstnanci parlamentu uposlechli rozkazy pučistů a lehli si na zem, až na tři muže: dosluhujícího předsedu vlády Adolfa Suáreze, jeho ministra obrany Gutiérreze Mellada a vůdce španělských komunistů Santiaga Carrilla. Do této jediné chvíle jako by se zkoncentrovaly všechny okamžiky následujících hodin, dnů a měsíců, ale do jisté míry tento okamžik symbolizuje celé španělské dějiny 20. století a přechod od diktatury k demokracii. Anatomie jednoho okamžiku popisuje okolnosti puče věrně, vychází z desítek hodin televizních záběrů z parlamentu, ze záznamů soudních jednání s pučisty a z osobních rozhovorů autora s aktéry událostí. Kniha si po svém vydání vysloužila respekt nejen u široké čtenářské veřejnosti, které nabízí náhled na fungování Španělska v posledním století, ale díky jejím faktografickým a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Anatomie jednoho okamžiku - Javier Cercas

Skutečný příběh dvou protidrogových agentů ze světoznámého seriálu NARCOS odpovědných za dopadení Pabla Escobara. Javier Pena a Steve Murphy léta pronásledovali velké i malé drogové pašeráky. Pak ale dostali největší úkol ve svém životě: dopadnout v Kolumbii Pabla Escobara, největšího narkobarona světa. Jejich pátrání umělecky ztvárnil seriál Narcos. Nyní ale vůbec poprvé oba agenti sami vyprávějí skutečný příběh, jak dostali muže, který vybudoval impérium, rozpoutal teror a má na rukou krev tisíců lidí. Kniha vás zavede do zákulisí drogových kartelů a masivní operace na dopadení muže, který se zdál nedotknutelný. Odvážní agenti Pena a Murphy byli přímo v centru dění: v operačních místnostech, na základnách, v nepřátelských ulicích i uprostřed džungle. Riskovali život, aby Escobara dostali.

Objev podobné jako Hon na Escobara - Steve Murphy, Javier F. Pena

BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 ACCORDING TO GUARDIAN AND THE SPECTATOR The final novel from one of the greatest writers of the past half century''No-one nowadays writes prose like Javier Marías . . . If you''re already a fan, you''ll know what to expect and rejoice. If you''re not, what a treat you have in store'' The HeraldTomás Nevinson, a retired MI6 agent, is working for the British Embassy in Madrid when his former handler, the sinister Bertram Tupra, offers to bring him back inside for one last assignment. His mission: to catch and, if necessary, kill a terrorist gone to ground in Northern Spain after bombings in Barcelona and Zaragoza. The trouble is there are three suspects – all women – and it may not actually be any of them. To find out, Nevinson must move incognito to the small town where the three women separately live, and become an intimate friend to each, in the hope of uncovering a clue . . .A philosophical thriller with a climate of suspense to rival le Carré and a psychological depth that is purely Marias’s own, this is a novel that explores the deepest of human questions: in what circumstances can ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Tomas Nevinson - Javier Marías

The Explosive New Thriller from the Author of the International Bestseller, The Snow Girl - Soon to Be a Major Netflix Series!-- When investigative journalist Miren Triggs is sent a photo of a missing girl, it’s the first promising lead in a decade long cold case that continues to haunt her family.Miren is instantly intrigued by this new clue. Could it be the first step in finding the missing girl – and could Miren be the one to do it?Before she has a chance to follow the trail, though, she’s called to report on a shocking murder. A crucified body has been found in the suburbs of Queens.Miren is torn between the crimes of past and present. But could it be possible these cases are linked?And in searching for the truth, is Miren putting herself in the sights of a killer?--Why readers LOVE Javier Castillo''s brilliant thrillers''A gripping thriller...that comes together like a jigsaw puzzle'' 5***** reader review''I literally couldn''t put this book down. I caught myself stealing a few minutes that turned into a half hour every now and again to read'' 5***** reader review''I loved the character of Miren and was rooting for her...I could not put it ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Soul Game - Javier Castillo

If you could ask Pope Francis one question, what would it be?Children have questions and struggles just like adults, but rarely are they given the chance to voice their concerns and ask the big questions resting deep in their hearts. In Dear Pope Francis, Pope Francis gives them that chance and celebrates their spiritual depth by directly answering questions from children around the world. Gathered from more than 250 submissions, 30 letters from children to Pope Francis are answered in a picture book that feels akin to sitting in on a series of intimate conversations. The letters, hand-written and illustrated, are reproduced on left-hand pages, along with English translations and photos of each child; the pope’s answers appear opposite. The questions can be theologically intense (“If God loves us so much... why didn’t he defeat the devil?”), deeply personal (Ivan, a 13-year-old from China, asks whether his non-Catholic grandfather will go to heaven), or casual and blunt (“You are not very young anymore,” begins one from Dutch twins Hannes and Lidewij). The answers are rarely simple, but the pope writes respectfully and honestly, often invoking larger spiritual and social concepts while the injustices of the present are often represented, as ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The world’s favourite pocket travel guidesMake the most of your trip to San Francisco with this Top 10 guide. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that San Francisco has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about.Inside this guide to San Francisco, you’ll find:- Top 10 lists of San Francisco''s must-sees and must-dos, including visiting the Golden Gate Bridge, wandering around Fisherman’s Wharf and taking a boat trip around the Bay- San Francisco’s most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping- Themed lists, including the best outdoor activities, historic sites, nightlife, beaches and much more- Brand-new itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a week- A laminated pull-out map of San Francisco, plus six full-colour area mapsDK’s Top 10 travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 2002.Looking for more on San Francisco’s culture, history and attractions? Try our DK San Francisco travel guide.

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All Souls is a compelling black comedy of Oxford life by Javier Marías, whose highly-anticipated new novel The Infatuations is published in 2013. This Penguin Modern Classics edition features a new Introduction by John Banville, author of The Sea.The pretty young tutor Clare Bayes attracts many eyes at an Oxford college dinner, not least those of a visiting Spanish lecturer (desperate to escape his conversation with an obese economist about an eighteenth-century cider tax). As they begin an affair, meeting in hotel bedrooms away from the eyes of Clare''s husband, the Spaniard finds himself increasingly drawn into the strange world of Oxford, ''one of the cities in the world where the least work gets done'', in a story of lust, loneliness, vanity and memory. Filled with brilliant set pieces and pin-sharp observation, All Souls is a masterpiece of black humour.

Objev podobné jako All Souls - Javier Marías

A Heart so White is the breathtaking international bestseller and IMPAC Award-winning masterpiece by Javier Marías, whose highly-anticipated new novel The Infatuations is published in 2013. This Penguin Modern Classics edition features a new Introduction by Jonathan Coe. A Heart so White begins as, In the middle of a family lunch Teresa, just married, goes to the bathroom, unbuttons her blouse and shoots herself in the heart. What made her kill herself immediately after her honeymoon? Years later, this mystery fascinates the young newlywed Juan, whose father was married to Teresa before he married Juan''s mother. As Juan edges closer to the truth, he begins to question his own relationships, and whether he really wants to know what happened. Haunting and unsettling, A Heart So White is a breathtaking portrayal of two generations, two marriages, the relentless power of the past and the terrible price of knowledge.

Objev podobné jako A Heart so White - Javier Marías

''Unquestionably the most significant Spanish writer of his generation ... Your Face Tomorrow is rich, haunting, intriguing'' Observer''This trilogy must be one of the greatest novels of our age'' Antony Beevor''Fear is the greatest force that exists, as long as you can adapt to it''Jacques Deza has been recruited into an undercover spy network by the inscrutable Bertram Tupra. But when he is forced to witness an act of horrifying brutality in a night-club, he finds himself falling apart, haunted by his own memories of the bloodshed of the Spanish Civil War. As Deza tries to disentangle himself from an increasingly disturbing world, the second volume in Javier Marias'' magnificent trilogy explores violence, corruption and what we are capable of.Translated by Margaret Jull Costa

Objev podobné jako Your Face Tomorrow, Volume 2 - Javier Marías

Lonely Planet’s San Francisco is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Catch a ferry to Alcatraz, wander in the Castro, and admire the Mission murals; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of San Francisco and begin your journey now!Inside Lonely Planet’s San Francisco Travel Guide: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after2020’s COVID-19 outbreakNEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of San Francisco’s best experiences and where to have themWhat''s NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areasNEW pull-out, passport-size ''Just Landed'' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotelPlanning tools for family travelers - where to go, how to save money, plus fun stuff just for kidsColor maps and images throughoutHighlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsEssential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, pricesHonest ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Lonely Planet San Francisco - Ashley Harrell, Karlin Adam, Lonely Planet, Alison Bing, Brash Celeste, Greg Benchwick

''Your Face Tomorrow is already being compared with Proust and rightly so'' Observer''One of contemporary literature''s major works ... you have to open this book'' Ali SmithThe concluding part in Javier Marías'' spy trilogy masterwork Jacques Deza is back in London and once again working for the secret intelligence agency run by Bertram Tupra. Deza finds himself forced to watch Tupra''s collection of incriminating videotapes of important public figures. The recordings document unconventional private lives - and horrific acts. The scenes enter him like a poison, contaminating everything good, yet he is powerless to counteract them. Set against a background of brutality, Poison, Shadow and Farewell asks whether violence can ever be justified and completes the extraordinary journey that has led us on a descent into hell and a re-emergence, not entirely unscathed, into life.

Objev podobné jako Your Face Tomorrow, Volume 3 - Javier Marías

Lord of All the Dead is a courageous journey into Javier Cercas'' family history and that of a country collapsing from a fratricidal war. The author revisits Ibahernando, his parents'' village in southern Spain, to research the life of Manuel Mena. This ancestor, dearly loved by Cercas'' mother, died in combat at the age of nineteen during the battle of the Ebro, the bloodiest episode in Spain''s history. Who was Manuel Mena? A fascist hero whose memory is an embarrassment to the author, or a young idealist who happened to fight on the wrong side? And how should we judge him, as grandchildren and great-grandchildren of that generation, interpreting history from our supposed omniscience and the misleadingperspective of a present full of automatic answers, that fails to consider the particularities of each personal and family drama?Wartime epics, heroism and death are some of the underlying themes of this unclassifiable novel that combines road trips, personal confessions, war stories and historical scholarship, finally becoming an incomparable tribute to the author''s mother and the incurable scars of an entire generation.Translated from the Spanish by Anne McLean

Objev podobné jako Lord of All the Dead - Javier Cercas