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Deadhouse Gates - Steven Erikson

In the vast dominion of Seven Cities, in the Holy Desert Raraku, the seer Sha’ik and her followers prepare for the long-prophesied uprising known as the Whirlwind. Unprecedented in size and savagery, this maelstrom of fanaticism and bloodlust will embroil the Malazan Empire in one of the bloodiest conflicts it has ever known, shaping destinies and giving birth to legends.....Set in a brilliantly realized world ravaged by dark, uncontrollable magic, this thrilling novel of war, intrigue, and betrayal confirms Steven Erikson as a storyteller of breathtaking skill, imagination, and originality - a new master of epic fantasy.

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No Life Forsaken - Steven Erikson

A goddess awakens to a new world, only to find that some things never change.Amidst the ashes of a failed rebellion in Seven Cities, new embers are flaring to life.There are furrowed brows at the beleaguered Malazan Legion headquarters in Gâ ™danisban for it would appear that yet another bloody clash with the revived cult of the Apocalyptic is coming to a head.Seeking to crush the uprising before it ignites the entire subcontinent, Fist Arenfall has only a few dozen squads of marines at his disposal, and many of those are already dispersed - endeavouring to stamp out multiple brush-fires of dissent. But his soldiers are exhausted, worn down by the grind of a simmering insurrection and the last thing Arenfall needs is the arrival of the new Adjunct, fresh from the capital and the Emperor s side.The man s mission may be to lend support to Arenfallâ ™s efforts . . . or stick a knife in his back. Twas ever thus, of course. That a popular commander should inevitably be seen as a threat to the Emperor - such is the fatal nature of imperial Malazan politics.And what of the gods? Well, as recent history has proved, their solution to any mortal mess is to make it even messier. In other words, it s just another tumultuous day in the chequered history of the Malazan Empire.Acclaim for The God is Not Willing: Awe-inspiring. Prepare to fall in love with epic fantasy all over again. ANNA SMITH SPARK, author of The Court of Broken Knives As good as I expected it to be . . . Erikson continues to showcase his talents as an impressive wordsmith . . . mesmerising and memorable. Add to this intense battles, witty banter, advanced warfare, new curses, new gods, and escapades with warrens and this world s supernatural and you ll see why I had such a good time. GRIMDARK magazine It is beautiful, it is captivating and utterly enthralling . . . Erikson is unparalleled in both the scope of his imagination and the talent of his prose, but more importantly, he is as insightful and funny as Terry Pratchett ever was. FANTASY BOOK REVIEW Erikson at the top of his game, a lean, sharply honed and powerful addition to what is already in my mind the pre-eminent fantasy universe of the last few decades. TOR.COM Determined, focused, well-paced and immensely rich novel of war, peace, hubris, consequence, sorcery and compassion . . . this is Erikson bringing his A-game, turned up to 11, and delivering what is comfortably one of his three or four best novels to date. THE WERTZONE Could be Erikson s most accessible novel to date . . . a must for all Malazan fans. FANTASY HOTLIST Erikson burnishes his reputation as a superior epic fantasy world-builder . . . a treat both for his returning readers and lovers of George R.R. Martin-style epic fantasy who have yet to discover his work. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *starred review

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No Life Forsaken - Steven Erikson

A goddess awakens to a new world, only to find that some things never change.Amidst the ashes of a failed rebellion in Seven Cities, new embers are flaring to life.There are furrowed brows at the beleaguered Malazan Legion headquarters in Gâ ™danisban for it would appear that yet another bloody clash with the revived cult of the Apocalyptic is coming to a head.Seeking to crush the uprising before it ignites the entire subcontinent, Fist Arenfall has only a few dozen squads of marines at his disposal, and many of those are already dispersed - endeavouring to stamp out multiple brush-fires of dissent. But his soldiers are exhausted, worn down by the grind of a simmering insurrection and the last thing Arenfall needs is the arrival of the new Adjunct, fresh from the capital and the Emperor s side.The man s mission may be to lend support to Arenfallâ ™s efforts . . . or stick a knife in his back. Twas ever thus, of course. That a popular commander should inevitably be seen as a threat to the Emperor - such is the fatal nature of imperial Malazan politics.And what of the gods? Well, as recent history has proved, their solution to any mortal mess is to make it even messier. In other words, it s just another tumultuous day in the chequered history of the Malazan Empire.Acclaim for The God is Not Willing: Awe-inspiring. Prepare to fall in love with epic fantasy all over again. ANNA SMITH SPARK, author of The Court of Broken Knives As good as I expected it to be . . . Erikson continues to showcase his talents as an impressive wordsmith . . . mesmerising and memorable. Add to this intense battles, witty banter, advanced warfare, new curses, new gods, and escapades with warrens and this world s supernatural and you ll see why I had such a good time. GRIMDARK magazine It is beautiful, it is captivating and utterly enthralling . . . Erikson is unparalleled in both the scope of his imagination and the talent of his prose, but more importantly, he is as insightful and funny as Terry Pratchett ever was. FANTASY BOOK REVIEW Erikson at the top of his game, a lean, sharply honed and powerful addition to what is already in my mind the pre-eminent fantasy universe of the last few decades. TOR.COM Determined, focused, well-paced and immensely rich novel of war, peace, hubris, consequence, sorcery and compassion . . . this is Erikson bringing his A-game, turned up to 11, and delivering what is comfortably one of his three or four best novels to date. THE WERTZONE Could be Erikson s most accessible novel to date . . . a must for all Malazan fans. FANTASY HOTLIST Erikson burnishes his reputation as a superior epic fantasy world-builder . . . a treat both for his returning readers and lovers of George R.R. Martin-style epic fantasy who have yet to discover his work. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *starred review

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Memories of Ice - Steven Erikson

The ravaged continent of Genabackis has given birth to a terrifying new empire: the Pannion Domin. Like a fanatical tide of corrupted blood, it seethes across the land, devouring all who fail to heed the Word of its elusive prophet, the Pannion Seer. In its path stands an uneasy alliance: Dujek Onearm s Host and the Bridgeburners - each now outlawed by the Empress ­- alongside some enemies of old that include the grim forces of Warlord Caladan Brood, Anomander Rake, Son of Darkness, and his Tiste Andii, and the Rhivi people of the Plains.But more ancient clans are also gathering. As if in answer to some primal summons, the massed ranks of the undead T lan Imass have risen. It would seem that something altogether darker and more malign threatens the very substance of this world.The Warrens are poisoned, and rumours abound that the Crippled God is now unchained and intent on a terrible revenge . . .Marking the return of many favourite characters from Garden of the Moon and introducing a host of remarkable new players, Memories of Ice is the thrilling third chapter in Steven Erikson s magnificent, genre defining epic fantasy.

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Midnight Tides - Steven Erikson

After decades of warfare, the tribes of the Tiste Edur have at last united under the rule of the Warlock King. But peace has been exacted at a terrible price - a pact made with a hidden power whose motives are at best suspect, at worst deadly. To the south, the expansionist kingdom of Lether has devoured all of its less-civilised neighbours with rapacious hunger.All save one - the Tiste Edur. But Lether is approaching a long-prophesied renaissance that it will take it from a kingdom and lost colony to an empire reborn - and has fixed its gaze on the rich lands of the Tiste Edur. It would seem inevitable that the tribes will surrender, succumbing to the suffocating weight of gold, or to slaughter at the edge of a sword.Or so Destiny has decreed. A pivotal treaty between the two sides nears, but unknown ancient forces are awakening. For the impending struggle between these two peoples is but a pale reflection of an altogether more profound, primal battle - a confrontation driven by a still-raw betrayal and a craving for vengeance.War and confrontation, magic and myth collide in this, the stunning fifth chapter in Steven Erikson s magnificent The Malazan Book of the Fallen - a series hailed as an epic of the imagination and a classic work of high fantasy.

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Dust of Dreams - Steven Erikson

The penultimate book in the acclaimed Malazan Book of the Fallen fantasy seriesOn the Letherii continent the exiled Malazan army commanded by Adjunct Tavore begins its march into the eastern Wastelands, to fight for an unknown cause against an enemy it has never seen. The fate awaiting the Bonehunters is one no soldier can prepare for, and one no mortal soul can withstand - the foe is uncertainty and the only weapon worth wielding is stubborn courage. In war everyone loses, and this brutal truth can be found in the eyes of every soldier in every world.Destinies are never simple. Truths are neither clear nor sharp. The Tales of the Malazan Book of the Fallen are drawing to a close in a distant place, beneath indifferent skies, as the last great army of the Malazan Empire seeks a final battle in the name of redemption. Final questions remain to be answered: can one s deeds be heroic when no one is there to see it? Can that which is unwitnessed forever change the world? The answers await the Bonehunters, beyond the Wastelands...Archaeologist and anthropologist Steven Erikson s debut fantasy novel, Gardens of the Moon, was shortlisted for the World Fantasy Award and introduced fantasy readers to his epic The Malazan Book of the Fallen sequence, which has been hailed a masterwork of the imagination . This River Awakens was hist first novel, and originally published under the name Steve Lundin. Having lived in Cornwall for a number of years, Steve will be returning to Canada in late summer 2012. To find out more, visit www.malazanempire.com and www.stevenerikson.com

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The Crippled God - Steven Erikson

The final, apocalyptic chapter in one of the most original, exciting and acclaimed fantasy series of our time The Bonehunters are marching to Kolanse, and to an unknown fate. Tormented and exhausted, they are an army on the brink of mutiny. But Adjunct Tavore will not relent. If she can hold her forces together, if the fragile alliances she has forged can survive and if it is within her power, one final act remains. For Tavore Paran means to challenge the gods. Ranged against Tavore and her allies are formidable foes. The Fokrul Assail are drawing upon a terrible power; their desire is to cleanse the world - to eradicate every civilization, to annihilate every human - in order to begin anew. The Elder Gods, too, are seeking to return. And to do so, they will shatter the chains that bind a force of utter devastation and release her from her eternal prison. It seems that, once more, there will be dragons in the world. And in Kurald Galain, where the once-lost city of Kharkanas has been found, thousands have gathered upon the First Shore. Commanded by Yedan Derryg, they await the coming of the Tiste Liosan. Are they truly ready to die in the name of an empty city and a queen with no subjects? In every world there comes a time when choice is no longer an option - a moment when the soul is laid bare and there is nowhere left to turn. And when this last hard truth is faced, when compassion is a virtue on its knees, what is there left to do? Now that time is come - now is the moment to proclaim your defiance and make a stand... And so begins the final cataclysmic chapter in Steven Erikson s extraordinary, genre-defining Malazan Book of the Fallen .

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House of Chains - Steven Erikson

In Northern Genabackis, just before the events recounted in Gardens of the Moon, a raiding party of tribal warriors descends from the mountains into the southern flat lands. Their intention is to wreak havoc among the despised lowlanders but for one amongst their number, it is the beginning of an extraordinary destiny. His name is Karsa Orlong.Some years later, it is the aftermath of the Chain of Dogs. Coltaine, revered commander of the Malazan 7th Army, is dead. And now Tavore, sister of Ganoes Paran and Adjunct to the Empress, recently arrived at the last remaining Malazan stronghold of the Seven Cities, must take charge. Untested and new to command, she must hone a small army of twelve thousand soldiers, mostly raw recruits, into a viable fighting force and lead them against the masses of Sha ik s Whirlwind. Her only hope of success rests with the few remaining survivors from Coltaine s legendary march.In distant Raraku, in the heart of the Holy Desert, the seer Sha ik waits with her increasingly restless rebel army. And waiting is never easy, especially when a disparate collection of warlords - tribal chiefs, High Mages, a renegade Malazan Fist and his sorceror - is locked in a vicious power struggle that threatens to tear the rebellion apart from within. And Sha ik herself suffers, haunted by the private knowledge of the one she knows is her nemesis . . .So begins this epic novel of war, intrigue, betrayal and magic - the awesome fourth chapter in one of the landmark works of epic fantasy, Steven Erikson s The Malazan Book of the Fallen.

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Měsíční zahrady - Steven Erikson - audiokniha

Audiokniha: V téhle válce už jde většině vojáků pouze o přežití, nebo o pomstu…Malazská říše, kdysi skromný ostrovní stát, se pod vedením nové císařovny Laseen nezadržitelně rozpíná napříč kontinentem zvaným Genabakis. Po dobytí Dřevnova svůj nenasytný zrak nyní upřela na Darúdžistán, nad kterým se vznáší pevnost Měsíční kámen, s jejímž tajemným vládcem uzavřeli zoufalí obyvatelé posledního ze Svobodných měst spojenectví. Impérium ovšem není zdaleka jedinou mocnou figurou této krvavé a nepřehledné partie. Ze stínu vystupují zlověstné síly a do hry se vkládají sami bohové. Jaké asi mají plány s kouzelnicí Besanou a urozeným důstojníkem Paranem, se zlodějíčkem Kvítkem nebo seržantem Whiskeyjackem, jenž velí proslulému oddílu Paličů mostů? Teprve čas ukáže, na koho čeká nehynoucí sláva a na koho jen zbytečná smrt… První příběh z Malazské Knihy padlých, desetidílné epické fantasy série, která si svou komplexností a originalitou nezadá s Kolem času nebo Hrou o trůny.„Malazská Kniha padlých Stevena Eriksona je nejpropracovanější a nejkrutější fantasy sága posledních pětadvaceti let.“ – Boris Hokr, ČT art„Erikson stvořil svět vybočující ze všech ostatních.“ – časopis Ikarie„Úžasný příběh Měsíční zahrady ocení nejen fanoušci fantasy, ale každý, kdo miluje knihy a dobře napsané dobrodružné příběhy.“ – The Guardian „Popisy událostí a interakcí mezi postavami jsou svižné, čtivé a bez zbytečné kaše okolo. Děj je našlapaný, jeden zvrat střídá druhý a třetí následuje vzápětí. Ztvárnění magie je naprosto jedinečné a politické hry nejsou výsadou smrtelníků, kdepak. Své pěšáky na šachovnici rádi nasazují i samotní bohové. A nejsou zdaleka tak nedotknutelní, jak bychom si mohli myslet…“ – sarden.cz„Besana se proplétala mezi otřesenými vojáky, kteří tu hrůzu přežili, překračovala kaluže krve v kolejích vyježděných vozy a pohledem občas spočinula na ohavné hromadě amputovaných končetin před stanem toho či onoho ranhojiče. Z rozlezlého tábořiště, kde stály ubohé stany a přístřešky markytánek, se ozýval kvílivý žalozpěv – zoufalý sbor tisíců hlasů, mrazivá připomínka, že válka je vždycky žalostná.Na nějakém vojenském velitelství v Untě, hlavním městě říše vzdáleném tři tisíce líg, udělá nějaký anonymní pobočník červený křížek přes Druhou armádu na seznamu aktivních jednotek a pak vedle něj umným rukopisem připíše: Dřevnov, konec zimy, 1163, rok spánku Ohnice. Tak bude zaznamenána smrt devíti tisíců mužů a žen. A pak zapomenuta.“ – ukázka z knihy

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Malazan Book of the Fallen 02. Deadhouse Gates (0765348799)

Kniha - autor Steven Erikson, 844 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Steven Erikson, 844 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Set in a brilliantly realized world ravaged by dark, uncontrollable magic, this thrilling novel of war, intrigue and betrayal--the second of a ten-book series--confirms Erikson as a new master of epic fantasy.

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Deadhouse Landing - Ian Cameron Esslemont

Fantastic world-building meets spellbinding storytelling in this must-read fan-favourite from Esslemont. Ideal for fans of Steven Erikson, David Gemmell and Brandon Sanderson. The world building is truly impressive . . . the action scenes well written . . . Esslemont s writing style addictive and engaging . . . -- RISING SHADOW.NET Esslemont . . . seamlessly weaves great characters, action sequences and genuine humour into a fascinating narrative . . . -- THE CRITICAL DRAGON.COM Never really slows down and the book is so engrossing I finished it within a week -- ***** Reader review Ian C Esslemont strikes again! -- ***** Reader review Another winner -- ***** Reader review Absolutely brilliant -- ***** Reader review*************************************************************************************************After the disappointments of Li Heng, Dancer and Kellanved wash up on a small insignificant island named Malaz. Immediately, of course, Kellanved plans to take it over. To do so they join forces with a small band of Napans who have fled a civil war on their own home island. The plan, however, soon goes awry as Kellanved develops a strange and dangerous fascination for a mysterious ancient structure found on the island...The chaos in the region extends to the metaphysical planes also as a young priest of D rek starts to question the rot at the heart of the worship of the god of decay. And back in Li Heng, Dassem, now the proclaimed Sword of Hood, finds himself being blamed for a plague which leads him to a crisis of faith - and searching for answers.During all this, war with the neighbouring island of Nap threatens, recruited allies wonder at Kellanved s sanity, and powerful entities take more of an interest in the little mage from Dal Hon. Dancer faces a hard choice: should he give up on his partnership? Especially when the fellow s obsession with shadows and ancient artefacts brings the both of them alarmingly close to death and destruction.After all, who in his right mind would actually wish to enter an Elder mystery known to everyone as the Deadhouse ?

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Surrounded by Bad Bosses and Lazy Employees - Thomas Erikson

Surrounded by idiots at work? Fed up with a bad boss or lazy colleagues? Thomas Erikson, author of the runaway international bestseller Surrounded by Idiots, will help you handle them and get things done, the right way Why is good leadership so rare? Everyone has to manage up to some extent but frankly some bosses are worse than others. If you re being driven crazy by a micro-manager, frequently drown under your boss s unreasonable expectations or struggle with being handed out responsibilities but no authority international behavioural expert Thomas Erikson is here to help. Drawing on the simple four-colour system that made Surrounded by Idiots a global bestseller, Erikson shows how understanding your boss s behavioural tendencies as well as your own will lead to a more harmonious and productive workplace. He also sets out what characterises an exemplary leader type and how you can adapt your behaviour to model it. Because there are two sides to every coin, Erikson also looks at employees themselves and why some colleagues frequently underachieve and what you can do to change this. Written with Erikson s signature humour and warmth, Surrounded by Bad Bosses (and Lazy Employees) will help you deal with the most hopeless managers and employees you can imagine - and keep you entertained along the way.

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Gates Of Fire - Steven Pressfield

In the Sunday Times bestseller Gates of Fire, Steven Pressfield tells the breathtaking story of the legendary Spartans: the men and women who helped shaped our history and have themselves become as immortal as their gods. Breathtakingly brilliant . . . this is a work of rare genius. Savour it! DAVID GEMMELL A tale worthy of Homer, a timeless epic of man and war, exquisitely researched and boldy written. Pressfield has created a new classic STEPHEN COONTS A really impressive book - imaginatively framed, historically detailed and a really gripping narrative ***** Reader review Beautifully written and a great joy to read ***** Reader review**************************Go tell the Spartans, stranger passing by,That here, obedient to their laws, we lie.480 BC: At a bleak pass in a far-flung corner of eastern Greece, three hundred Spartan warriors faced the army of King Xerxes of Persia, a massive force rumoured to be over a million strong.Their orders were simple: to delay the enemy for as long as possible in order to buy time for the main Greek armies to mobilize. For six days the Spartans held the invaders at bay. In the final hours - their shields broken, swords and spears shattered - they fought with their bare hands before being overwhelmed . . . It was battle that would become synonymous with extraordinary courage, heroism and self-sacrifice.It was a battle called Thermopylae.

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Surrounded by Idiots - Thomas Erikson

The witty and practical bestseller and global phenomenon that helps you to understand and communicate better with those around you. THE NUMBER 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERDo you ever think you re the only one making any sense? Have you ever tried to reason with your partner with disastrous results? Do long, rambling answers drive you crazy? Does your colleague s abrasive manner get your back up?You are not alone. Communication expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson has dedicated himself to understanding how people function and why we often struggle to connect with certain types of people. In his simple but groundbreaking book, Erikson reveals the four types of human behaviour -Red, Yellow, Green and Blue - and how understanding them can transform every interaction in your personal and professional life. By learning how to read personality cues, adapt your communication style and handle conflict confidently, youâ ™ll:Build stronger relationships at work and homeImprove teamwork and leadership skillsBoost empathy and self-awarenessFinally understand why people behave the way they doPacked with humour, insight, and practical strategies, Surrounded by Idiots?will help you understand and influence those around you, even people you currently think are beyond all comprehension. And with a bit of luck you can also be confident that the idiot out there isn t you! Praise for Surrounded by Idiots and Thomas Erikson: Outstanding . . . Erikson impresses with his trademark facility for making research-based discussions accessible and entertaining ?Publishers Weekly â ˜A good resource for understanding how different personalities communicate and deal with feedbackâ ¦Everyone should read [it] Business Insider â ˜Equal parts logical, emotionally astute, and gut-wrenchingly funnyâ ¦Buy it! Jim McPartlin, author of The Enneagram at Work â ˜Everyone can benefit from this bookâ ™ Booklist â ˜Life changingâ ™ 5-star reader reviewâ ˜Has enabled better communication with my peers and colleagues as well as my family.â ™ 5-star reader reviewâ ˜Clear, insightful easy to read book with plenty [of] practical adviceâ ™ 5-star reader reviewâ ˜A must-read to guide you on understanding yourself and othersâ ™ 5-star reader review

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Surrounded by Vampires - Thomas Erikson

The funny and practical guide on how to spot - and slay - the time, energy and soul suckers in your life, from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots. With his trademark humor and practical insights⠦you ll learn how self-awareness is the key to preserving your time, energy, and sanity-no matter what comes your way. Gay Hendricks, bestselling author of The Big Leap Do you often feel exhausted by conversations? Are there people in your life with belittle you through words or actions? Do you have colleagues who take up your time and don t actually do much?You could be surrounded by vampires!In Surrounded by Vampires, behavioural expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson reveals how to identify and deal with those who sap your energy - whether they⠙re colleagues, friends or even your own habits. With practical tools and sharp insight, you⠙ll discover how to:Recognise emotional and mental ⠜vampires⠝ in your daily lifeSet limits and protect your time and wellbeingBuild emotional resilience and self-awarenessReclaim your focus, motivation and inner calmFunny, wise and immediately useful, Surrounded by Vampires will help you banish the energy-suckers once and for all - and thrive in a life that feels lighter, calmer and more fulfilling. Praise for Surrounded by Vampires and Thomas Erikson: Outstanding . . . Erikson impresses with his trademark facility for making research-based discussions accessible and entertaining ?Publishers Weekly ⠘A good resource for understanding how different personalities communicate and deal with feedback⠦Everyone should read [it] Business Insider ⠘Equal parts logical, emotionally astute, and gut-wrenchingly funny⠦Buy it! Jim McPartlin, author of The Enneagram at Work ⠘Everyone can benefit from this book⠙ Booklist ⠘Life changing⠙ 5-star reader review⠘Has enabled better communication with my peers and colleagues as well as my family.⠙ 5-star reader review⠘Clear, insightful easy to read book with plenty [of] practical advice⠙ 5-star reader review⠘A must-read to guide you on understanding yourself and others⠙ 5-star reader review

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The Surrounded by Psychopaths - Thomas Erikson

Part of the bestselling Surrounded by Idiots series! #1 internationally bestselling author Thomas Erikson shows readers how to identify and avoid the psychopaths around them.Charming, charismatic, and delightful or manipulative, self-serving, and cunning? Psychopaths are both and thatâ ™s exactly what makes them dangerous. Bestselling author of the international phenomenon Surrounded by Idiots, Thomas Erikson reveals how to identify the psychopaths in your life and combat their efforts to control and manipulate. Using the same simple four-color system of behavior classification that made Surrounded by Idiots so popular, Surrounded by Psychopaths teaches readers how to deal with psychopaths in their lives by becoming aware of their own behavior and their weaknesses. Vivid example stories illustrate ways that psychopaths can take advantage of various behavior types, helping readers identify their own weaknesses and be proactive about protecting themselves. Erikson outlines some of the most common forms of manipulation used by psychopathsâ ”and othersâ ”to influence those around them. Since manipulation can often be a feature of ordinary, non-psychopathic relationships, the book also includes practical methods and techniques to help readers confront controlling people and rehabilitate negative relationships into mutually respectful ones. By understanding your behavior as well as the tendencies and strategies of psychopaths, Surrounded by Psychopaths will teach you to protect yourself from manipulative influence in your workplace, social life, and family.

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The Surrounded by Narcissists - Thomas Erikson

Part of the bestselling Surrounded by Idiots series! Internationally bestselling author Thomas Erikson shares the secrets of dealing with everyday narcissistsAre the narcissists in your life making you miserable? Are you worn out by their constant demands for attention, their absolute conviction they are right (even when theyâ ™re clearly not), their determination to do whatever they want (regardless of the impact), and their baffling need to control everyone and everything around them? In this thought-provoking, sanity-saving book, Thomas Erikson helps you understand what makes narcissists tick and, crucially, how to handle them without wearing yourself out in the process. With the help of the simple, four-color behavioral model made famous in Surrounded by Idiots, Erikson provides all the tools you need to manage not just the narcissists around you but everyday narcissistic behaviors as well â “something that is becoming more widespread in the age of social media. Engaging and practical, Surrounded by Narcissists will help you free yourself from the thrall of others toxic agendas so you can pursue a happier, more fulfilling and successful life.

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Obklopený neúspechmi - Thomas Erikson

Keď prídu prekážky či neúspechy, treba vedieť, ako ich zvládať. Tak ako v záhrade trháme burinu, aby mali miesto krásne kvety, musíme si poradiť aj s nepriazňami osudu. A zmeniť ich na úspech. V tejto knihe sa dozviete, ako na to. Autor medzinárodných bestsellerov Thomas Erikson sa v tejto knihe venuje tentoraz všeobecnému problému - čo robiť, keď niečo nevyjde. Veľmi často mávame pocit, že sny a ambície nám maria prekážky.Ako sa teda dá naučiť, ako zvládať neúspechy, nedať sa nimi zraziť na kolená a aj napriek nim dosiahnuť svoje méty? Erikson zodpovedá presne túto otázku. Pomocou jednoduchých a zvládnuteľných krokov pomôže čitateľovi identifikovať ciele, vytvoriť si konkrétny plán, a predovšetkým vyhnúť sa nástrahám, ktoré na nás zvyčajne číhajú, keď sa pustíme do niečoho nového.Prevratný model správania z knihy Obklopený idiotmi rozdelený do štyroch farieb dnes pomáha ľuďom po celom svete spoznať seba a pochopiť, ako reagujú na nevyhnutné prekážky v živote, aby ich zdolávali čo najlepšie.

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Surrounded by Narcissists - Thomas Erikson

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots Are you overshadowed by the narcissists in your life? Are you worn out by their constant demands for attention, their absolute belief they are right (even when clearly they are not), their determination to do what they want (regardless of impact), and their baffling need to control everyone and everything around them? In this thought-provoking, sanity-saving book, Thomas Erikson helps you understand what makes narcissists tick and, crucially, how to handle them without wearing yourself out in the process. With the help of the behavioural model made famous in Surrounded by Idiots, Erikson provides all the tools you need to manage not just the narcissists around you but everyday narcissism as well - itself becoming more widespread in this age of social media. Engaging and practical, Surrounded by Narcissists will help you free yourself from narcissistic agendas so you can pursue a happier, more fulfilling and successful life.

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Surrounded by Idiots - Thomas Erikson

The runaway international bestseller- now fully revised and updated Do you ever think you re the only one making any sense?Have you ever tried to reason with your partner with disastrous results?Does your colleague s manner of communication always get your back up? You are not alone. In Surrounded by Idiots, communication expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson has dedicated himself to understanding how people function and why we struggle to connect with certain types of people. Now a global bestseller, this book uses four core personality types - Red, Yellow, Green and Blue - to explain other people s baffling behaviour and help you understand yourself better.You will learn to hone communication and social skills based on who you re dealing with, handle conflict with confidence and get the best out of everyone you interact with and manage. Now offering you the wisdom of the four personality types with even more verve and insight, this fully revised and expanded edition brings you a completely new and up-to-date translation, and marks a global moment for fans of Thomas Erikson s books. This updated and enhanced edition has used questions and feedback from Thomas s more than 10 million global readers to bring you 30% more material than before, honing this classic, comprehensive toolkit to new heights.Packed with aha! and oh no! moments, Surrounded by Idiots will help you understand and influence those around you, even people you currently think are beyond all comprehension. And with a bit of luck, you can also be confident that the idiot out there isn t you!

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Investable! - Susan Erikson

A critical and sobering look at how international bankers and investors turn pandemics into investment opportunities, and what we stand to lose when we rely on “innovative finance.”In a world increasingly defined by crisis, bankers and investors behind-the-scenes turn catastrophes like pandemics into financial securities that can be bought and sold. Offering new insights into how the excesses of capitalism shape pandemic preparedness, Investable! is an ethnography of World Bank bonds designed to solve a big-ticket global health problem by getting international investors to gamble on future crisis. In this, the first book-length treatment of pandemic bonds, award-winning medical anthropologist Susan Erikson explains how we got here and asks who should hold the responsibility for the terrible things that happen to people, at a time when pandemics are turned into casinos. Erikson, who travelled over 300,000 miles conducting research for the book, takes readers from the red-clay roads of West Africa to the concrete sidewalks of New York City and London’s financial districts, telling the stories of the people, the special interests, and the logics of pandemic bonds. Original, insightful, and extremely timely, Erikson’s lively interdisciplinary exploration tells readers in powerful, vibrant prose about the pitfalls of contemporary global health finance “solutions.” Written for a smart general audience concerned about capitalism’s effect on human health, Investable! will appeal to financiers, politicians, economists, people working in global development, healthcare, and international affairs, and anyone who wants to better understand how capitalism affects how we care for one another in times of crisis.

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The Surrounded by Idiots - Thomas Erikson

Do you ever think youâ ™re the only one making any sense? Or tried to reason with your partner with disastrous results? Do long, rambling answers drive you crazy? Or does your colleagueâ ™s abrasive manner rub you the wrong way? You are not alone. After a disastrous meeting with a highly successful entrepreneur, who was genuinely convinced he was â ˜surrounded by idiotsâ ™, communication expert and bestselling author, Thomas Erikson dedicated himself to understanding how people function and why we often struggle to connect with certain types of people. Surrounded by Idiots is an international phenomenon, selling over 1.5 million copies worldwide. It offers a simple, yet ground-breaking method for assessing the personalities of people we communicate with â “ in and out of the office â “ based on four personality types (Red, Blue, Green and Yellow), and provides insights into how we can adjust the way we speak and share information. Erikson will help you understand yourself better, hone communication and social skills, handle conflict with confidence, improve dynamics with your boss and team, and get the best out of the people you deal with and manage. He also shares simple tricks on body language, improving written communication, advice on when to back away or when to push on, and when to speak up or shut up. Packed with â ˜aha!â ™ and â ˜oh no!â ™ moments, Surrounded by Idiots will help you understand and communicate with those around you, even people you currently think are beyond all comprehension. And with a bit of luck you can also be confident that the idiot out there isnâ ™t you!

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Steven Spielberg - Sanchez Vegara Maria Isabel

Director, writer, editor, producer . . . Steven Spielberg is the person behind some of the most celebrated films ever made. Little People, BIG DREAMS Steven Spielberg is an empowering testament to believing in yourself and following your childhood dream.Little Steven was six when he first went to the cinema. Although he didn t understand the story, he was captivated by the beauty of the moving pictures on screen. Soon after, he picked up his Dad s film camera and began experimenting. By his teens he was making short films – carefully crafting every part of the process, from writing the scripts to directing the shots. Filmmaking was a refuge for Steven, who faced bullying and anti semitism at school. With his camera, editing machine and notebook he could create a world he felt safe in. As he grew, he found somewhere else he felt at home: Universal studios. He first visited the company s lot during a studio tour, and was later hired after impressing executives with a short films. Within a few years, Steven went from making TV movies to cinematic blockbusters. Audiences fell in love with his heartwarming adventures, like ET and Jurassic Park, and were deeply moved by his film about the Holocaust, Schindler s List. After a limetimes of accolades and awards, Steven remains happiest behind a camera – telling stories that encourage us to open our hearts and minds.Little People, BIG DREAMS Steven Spielberg features:Quirky and stylish illustrationsA biographical timeline, complete with historical photos and a detailed profile Recommendations for further readingLittle People, BIG DREAMS is the bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, but each began life as a child with a dream.

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Steven Seagal kolekce (9 DVD)

DVD kolekce Steven Seagal obsahuje filmy: Nico, Těžko ho zabít, Nemilosrdná spravedlnost, Přepadení v Pacifiku, Přepadení 2: Temné území, Glimmer Man, Tajný agent Jack T., Lovec policajtů. Český dabing. Nico (DVD) Chicagský policajt Nico Toscani (Steven Seagal) je na stopě něčeho velkého. Podezřelí, zadržení při policejním protidrogovém zátahu, jsou propuštěni a Nico sám musí odevzdat policejní odznak. Možná, že ho postavili mimo službu – v akci mu ale zabránit nemohou. Pro Stevena Seagala je Nico senzačním filmovým debutem, který ho katapultoval přímo mezi největší akční hvězdy a vyslal ho po stopách bývalých agentů CIA, kteří pašují drogy... a plánují politický atentát. Jak se Nico a jeho partnerka Jax (Pam Grier) blíží k psychopatickému gangsterskému bossovi (Henry Silva), rozpoutává režisér Andrew Davis (Uprchlík) nad celým Chicagem doslova akční smršť. Těžko ho zabít (DVD) Agent Mason Storm (Steven Seagal) odhalil spojení vysoce postavených politiků s mafií. Protože se nechtěl nechat zastavit v boji proti korupci, zločinci připravili krutou pomstu - skupina vrahů přepadla jeho rodinu a Masonova manželka je zastřelena. Také agenta považují za mrtvého. Mason Storm však žije. Bude trvat velmi dlouho, než se pustí do hledání vrahů. Potom už jej však nic nezastavíDetektiv Mason Storm pořídí usvědčující videozáznam schůzky neznámého poslance se zločineckým podsvětím, na níž se domlouvá vražda senátora Campbella, po jehož křesle poslanec touží. Zločinci však Storma odhalí, a aby získali videokazetu, vyvraždí celou Stormovu rodinu. Nevšimnou si však, že syn stačil uprchnout. Vážně zraněný Storm, oficiálně prohlášený za mrtvého, upadne do kómatu. Zatímco zkorumpovaný kapitán Huiland se pokusí Stormovu památku pošpinit, jeho kolega a přítel O´Malley zachrání usvědčující videozáznam a zajistí, aby byl Storm inkognito převezen do bezpečí, kde by se případně mohl uzdravit. Storm se po sedmi letech probere z kómatu. Mafiáni se to ale dozvědí a ihned se ho pokoušejí zabít. Storma zachrání zdravotní sestra Andy Stewartová, která ho ukryje. Detektiv se postupně uzdravuje a fyzicky i psychicky se připravuje k odplatě a odhalení spiknutí. Andy a Storm se do sebe brzy zamilují. Zločinci však stahují smyčku kolem Storma a likvidují všechny, kteří překážejí. Storm naváže kontakt s O´Malleym a posílen zjištěním, že jeho syn přežil, začíná tvrdě usilovat o naplnění spravedlnosti. Nemilosrdná spravedlnost (DVD) Na odpočinku? To tak. Steven Seagal, hvězda více než deseti skvělých akčních filmů posledního desetiletí, bojuje v thrilleru Johna Flynna (Kriminál, Bestseller) jako nikdo jiný. Polda Gino Felino (Seagal) se v Brooklynu narodil i vyrostl a viděl v “sousedství” už hodně změn. Jedna z těch smutných je, že jeho nepřítel z dětství a kriminálník Richie (William Forsythe) proměnil místní ulice ve válečnou zónu. Chová se jako vzteklý pes, utržený ze řetězu, a Gino by ho velmi ochotně poslal do věčných lovišť. On a jeho unavený parťák (Jerry Orbach ze seriálu Právo a pořádek) ale musí Richieho nejdřív chytit. Nastává sólo pro Seagalovo pozoruhodné umění aikida a z Nemilosrdné spravedlnosti se stává nemilosrdná podívaná. Přepadení v Pacifiku (DVD) Když na bitevní loď Missouri pozvou hudebníky, kteří ji mají provázet na slavnostní poslední plavbě, nikdo netuší jakou party tihle muzikanti rozjedou. Rozhodně to bude party s překvapením. Z kapely se vyklube komando elitních zabijáků, vedených bývalým agentem CIA (Tommy Lee Jones) a zběhlým důstojníkem (Gary Busey), kteří prahnou po jaderném arzenálu plavidla. Rychle přemůžou celou posádku. Až na jednoho muže, který tvrdí, že je „jenom kuchař.“ Jenže je to kuchař s receptem na vynikající akci: bývalý mariňák s vyznamenáními z boje Casey Ryback (Steven Seagal). Všichni fandové akce na palubu. Přepadení 2: Temné území (DVD) Špičkový expert na elektroniku (Eric Bogosian) se zmocnil luxusního vlaku Grand Continental, aby ho přetvořil v pojízdnou základnu pro válečný satelit. Ryback se ale jako jediný vyhne zajetí. Z vlaku se stává bojiště, satelit je zaměřený na cíl a na Grand Continental se v protisměru řítí nákladní vlak převážející benzin. Dokáže Ryback zhatit plány zločinců? Kdo chce znát odpověď, musí nastoupit. Glimmer Man (DVD) Nebezpečný hon na sériového vraha. Populární komik Wayans vnáší do své drsné role obvyklou porci bonmotů a akční ikona Steven Seagal zůstává věrná své pověsti: probíjí se dynamickými bojovými sekvencemi a dodává jim navíc i svůj klasický suchý humor. Bývalý Newyorčan Cole, který nosí buddhistické modlitební korálky, spoléhá na prastaré elixíry a žije podle východních filozofií, je nejdivnější partner, s jakým se protřelý městský polda Campbell kdy setkal. A jak to tak Campbell vidí, Cole by mohl být ještě něco navíc: podezřelý číslo jedna v jejich vyšetřování vraždy. Tajný agent Jack T. (DVD) V mírumilovných Apalačských horách u Jacksonu v Kentucky země hoří. Toxiny, uložené v opuštěných dolech, mohou proměnit Jackson v pustinu – pokud tomu někdo neudělá př

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Surrounded by Psychopaths - Thomas Erikson

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots.Some people are exceptionally manipulative. They can convince anyone about anything and lure them with their charm. They enjoy controlling others and will do anything to get what they want.Sound familiar?The bad news is that you can t really escape them. But here comes the good news: you can beat them at their own game.After going through the highs and lows of different personality types (Red, Blue, Green and Yellow) in his international bestseller Surrounded by Idiots, Swedish behavioural expert Thomas Erikson will now show you how your weaknesses and personality traits can be exploited by other people and how you can stop them in their tracks.By learning more about your personality type and how you work, you ll be able to see through any psychopath s manipulative behaviours and fend off their attempts to wreak havoc into your life.Witty, engaging and informative, this book will give you everything you need to handle life s most skilled manipulators and identify the psychopaths in your life... before it s too late!

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Obklopený idiotmi v zamestnaní - Thomas Erikson

Ak sa vaše deti nesprávajú podľa očakávaní, ešte stále môžete zmeniť stratégiu pri ich výchove. Ak sa z vašej polovičky vykľuje tá nesprávna osoba, vzťah sa dá ukončiť. Lenže pri neférovom či prehnane náročnom šéfovi nie je až také jednoduché zistiť, čo s tým. Zažili sme to už všetci. Akoby ste boli každý z inej planéty. A aj keď ste doteraz nemali až takú smolu na nadriadeného, určite máte za sebou aspoň zopár nepríjemných prekvapení. Možno vám pristála na pleciach veľká zodpovednosť, no bez skutočných právomocí.Prípadne máte s nadriadeným odlišné osobnosti aj odlišné pracovné postupy. Alebo svojho šéfa považujete za stratený prípad. Dá sa to však riešiť. Thomas Erikson, autor bestsellerov Obklopený idiotmi a Obklopený psychopatmi, sa vo svojej ďalšej knihe zameral na rozdiely v komunikácii na pracovisku. Znovu sa opiera o známu farebnú typológiu ľudského správania, ibaže tentoraz z pohľadu nadriadených a podriadených. Do rovnice vzájomného pochopenia zároveň prináša aj iné prvky, ktoré ovplyvňujú spoločné fungovanie okrem farieb. Dozviete sa, ako spolu prestať bojovať, začať zbierať úspechy a porozumieť kolegom, šéfom aj zamestnancom.

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Obklopený idiotmi - Thomas Erikson - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Nie každý, komu nerozumiete, je nevyhnutne idiot. Prelomová metóda vám pomôže konečne porozumieť svojmu šéfovi, kolegom či životnému partnerovi, ba dokonca vlastným deťom. Máte pocit, že všade stretávate samých idiotov? Vytáčajú vás ľudia a máte pocit, že ich reakciám a správaniu vôbec nerozumiete? Prečo je komunikácia s určitými ľuďmi bezproblémová a iní sú ako chmuľovia? Škandinávsky bestseller, z ktorého sa po celom svete predalo už milión kópií, vysvetľuje štyri základné typy ľudského správania, ktoré definujú spôsob komunikácie a vnímania ľudí okolo nás. Červení sú dominantní a panovační. Žltí sú sociálnejší a majú v sebe viac optimizmu. Zelení sú zasa uvoľnení a kamarátski. No a modrí oplývajú analytickým myslením a presnosťou. Autor Thomas Erikson vám naozaj vtipným spôsobom vysvetlí, ako komunikovať s každým z nich.

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Obklopený narcistami - Thomas Erikson

Ako sa z človeka stane narcista?Dá sa vôbec s takým človekom žiť?Alebo ste jedným z nich?Kniha Obklopený narcistami vám pomôže vyslobodiť sa z toxického kruhu narcistov a byť šťastnejšími a úspešnejšími.Thomas Erikson, autor úspešnej série kníh o komunikácii, sa vo svojej piatej knihe zameriava na aktuálny fenomén – narcizmus. Znepríjemňujú vám narcisti život? Ste unavení z ich neustálej potreby byť v centre pozornosti? Ako si na základe svojho profilu správania môžete poradiť s narcistom, keď sa vám zjaví v živote? Zoznámte sa s opismi narcistického správania a jeho následkov – pre každého z nás aj všeobecne pre spoločnosť. Zdá sa, že narcizmus sa postupne rozširuje. Jestvuje vôbec hranica, pokiaľ je egoizmus relatívne v poriadku a odkiaľ je to už niečo zlé? Smerujú súčasné osobnostné štandardy k deštruktívnemu egoizmu?Táto kniha nadväzuje na celosvetovo úspešnú sériu kníh Obklopený idiotmi, Obklopený psychopatmi, Obklopený idiotmi v zamestnaní a Obklopený neúspechmi. Autorove zábavné a dokonale výstižné opisy ľudského správania priniesli jeho dielam obrovský úspech a spravili z nich doslova fenomén.Získajte vďaka tejto knihe informácie o tom, ako egoizmus a posadnutosť narcistov vplýva na náš život.

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Dětství a společnost - Erik H. Erikson

Slavný psychoanalytik Erik Erikson vyšel z Freudova pojetí dětského vývoje, ale obohatil ho o popis společenských vlivů a rozpracoval i vývojové fáze v dospělosti a stáří. Člověk má podle jeho teorie v každém věku určitý úkol, jehož splněním si osvojuje určitou hodnotu. Pozoruhodné je na knize Dětství a společnost spojení psychologie s kulturní antropologií. Na jeho základě se autor snaží ukázat, že kultura, v níž jedinec vyrůstá, má zásadní vliv na jeho osobnost. To dokládá na pozorování členů dvou indiánských kmenů, které vytvářejí odlišný typ jedince (spontánní Siouxové a mnohem sevřenější Jurokové). Vliv společenských podmínek ukazuje i na analýze Němce Hitlera a Rusa Gorkého. Autor se kromě popisu různých životních stadií zabývá i vývojem identity, včetně popisu nebezpečí její ztráty a důležitosti doby adolescence pro její rozvoj. Kniha, která byla napsána v roce 1950 a o 13 let později důkladně revidována, je Eriksonovou nejslavnější a nejzásadnější prací a její teorie jsou dodnes nedílnou součástí vývojové psychologie.

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Obklopený psychopatmi - Thomas Erikson - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Určite to poznáte – niekto vás ohúri svojím šarmom, a skôr než sa nazdáte, zistíte, že si s vami robí, čo chce. Veríte jeho slovám, pretože znejú dobre, hoci sú to často lži. Ťahá za vaše nitky až do posledného dychu. Pravdepodobne máte jedného z nich vo svojom okolí – či už ide o šéfa, kolegu, priateľa alebo príbuzného. Psychopatov je v spoločnosti viac, než si myslíte. Ich manipulatívne správanie však môžete odhaliť vďaka pokračovaniu úspešného titulu Obklopený idiotmi od Thomasa Eriksona, švédskeho experta na komunikáciu. Prostredníctvom konkrétnych príbehov reálnych ľudí vám Erikson vo svojej novinke ukáže, ako spoľahlivo rozoznať prejavy psychopatie v bežnom živote, odhalí vám techniky skúsených manipulátorov a naučí vás, ako sa im brániť. Začítajte sa a prekuknite potenciálnych psychopatov, kým nie je neskoro! Vysvetlím vám, ako identifikovať psychopata a ako rozoznať človeka s psychopatickými črtami. Zároveň si ukážeme, ako s ním naložiť.

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Surrounded by Liars - Thomas Erikson

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of the international phenomenon Surrounded by Idiots. Studies suggest two people who have never met before will tell three lies within the first five minutes. Astounding.But why?Why do we choose to lie even when we know it s wrong? To protect the people we love? To paint ourselves in a better light? To win short-lived praise? Or, are there simply far more obscure reasons behind why we lie?In Surrounded by Liars, international bestselling author and behavioural expert Thomas Erikson unpacks the psychological reasons behind why we lie, and reveals the impact lying has on our relationships. With the help of the behavioural model made famous in Surrounded by Idiots, discover how to detect the liars in your life and shatter their deception for good!

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Obklopený klamármi - Thomas Erikson

Máte niekedy pocit, že vám blízky človek nehovorí celú pravdu? Nesedí niečo na kolegovej odpovedi? Stretávate sa s podobnými situáciami až príliš často?Rozlišovanie klamstiev od pravdy je únavné v osobnom, spoločenskom či v pracovnom živote, ale aj pri správach a v televízii.V ďalšom pokračovaní série Obklopený Thomas Erikson ukazuje, ako identifikovať klamárov a poradiť si s nimi. Pomocou štvorfarebného modelu správania, ktorý preslávila prvá kniha Obklopený idiotmi, sa čitatelia naučia chrániť pred podvodmi a neúprimnosťou.Začítajte sa do sofistikovaných múdrostí a Eriksonovho typického humoru, ktorý čitateľom ponúka praktické znalosti potrebné na to, aby si verili a rozoznali pravdu od lží, a tak mohli žiť pokojnejší život.

Objev podobné jako Obklopený klamármi - Thomas Erikson

The Diary of a CEO - Steven Bartlett

Steven Bartlett is an Entrepreneur, speaker, investor, author and the host of UK s No.1 podcast ‘The Diary of a CEO’ - an unfiltered journey into the remarkable stories and untold dimensions of the world’s most influential people, experts and thinkers.Steven is an accomplished investor in the health and wellness space with notable investments including Huel - UK’s fastest growing e-commerce company internationally, and Zoe - the personalised nutrition programme created by the world’s top scientists. Previous investments include The Healing Company, atai Life Sciences, Alto Neuroscience and AbCellera. Steven s other investments focus on blockchain technologies, biotech, space, Web 3 and social media.Known for his innovative and disruptive approach to social media marketing, Steven co-founded Flight Story – a marketing and communications company that works with leading brands. He has also launched his own private equity fund, Flight Fund, to accelerate the next generation of European unicorns.Steven co-founded thirdweb - a software platform, backed by Shopify and Coinbase, that makes it easy to build web3 applications.

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The Surrounded by Liars - Thomas Erikson

Protect yourself against lies and deception with bestselling author Thomas EriksonÂ’s proven behavioral science methodsDo you ever have the feeling that your friend isnÂ’t telling you the whole story? Or that your colleagueÂ’s answer doesnÂ’t quite add up? Whether in your personal or social life, professional life, or on the news or media, sorting the lies from the truth can be exhausting and make you feel constantly on edge. In the next installment of the Surrounded by Idiots series, Thomas Erikson shows you how to identify and deal with the liars in your life. With the help of the simple, four-color behavioral model made famous in Surrounded by Idiots, readers will learn to protect themselves against deception and insincerity.Filled with sophisticated wisdom and EriksonÂ’s trademark humor, SURROUNDED BY LIARS arms readers with the practical knowledge needed to feel confident in their ability to discern the truth and live a calmer, more reliable life.

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My Appetite for Destruction - Steven Adler

From original Guns N’ Roses drummer Steven Adler comes a tale of sex, drugs, excess, hairspray and and intense 20-year struggle with addiction. Guns N Roses is one of the world’s most successful rock bands, with estimated sales of 90 million albums worldwide. Steven Adler is the original drummer, with an infamous past of sex, drugs, and rock n roll that led to his removal from the band.And here, for the first time, Steven Adler tells it all. In My Appetite for Destruction, he reveals with wit and candour his personal struggles with drug addiction, including the financial ruin he faced after being kicked out of Guns N’ Roses and the health problems that almost claimed his life several times – two heart attacks, a suicide attempt, and a debilitating stroke, as well as an epic 20-year addiction to crack and heroin. Now clean and sober, Steven sets the record straight on his life and his time with Guns N Roses, during the rise and collapse of one of the greatest rock bands of all time.

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The Sense of Style - Steven Pinker

Steven Pinker, the bestselling author of The Language Instinct, deploys his gift for explaining big ideas in The Sense of Style - an entertaining writing guide for the 21st centuryWhat is the secret of good prose? Does writing well even matter in an age of instant communication? Should we care? In this funny, thoughtful book about the modern art of writing, Steven Pinker shows us why we all need a sense of style.More than ever before, the currency of our social and cultural lives is the written word, from Twitter and texting to blogs, e-readers and old-fashioned books. But most style guides fail to prepare people for the challenges of writing in the 21st century, portraying it as a minefield of grievous errors rather than a form of pleasurable mastery. They fail to deal with an inescapable fact about language: it changes over time, adapted by millions of writers and speakers to their needs. Confusing changes in the world with moral decline, every generation believes the kids today are degrading society and taking language with it. A guide for the new millennium, writes Steven Pinker, has to be different.Drawing on the latest research in linguistics and cognitive science, Steven Pinker replaces the recycled dogma of previous style guides with reason and evidence. This thinking person s guide to good writing shows why style still matters: in communicating effectively, in enhancing the spread of ideas, in earning a reader s trust and, not least, in adding beauty to the world. Eye-opening, mind-expanding and cheerful, The Sense of Style shows that good style is part of what it means to be human.

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Kancelářské křeslo STEVEN Halmar

KANCELÁŘSKÉ KŘESLO STEVEN Představujeme vám kancelářské křeslo STEVEN – ztělesnění elegance, pohodlí a odolnosti, které překračuje všechny vaše očekávání od kancelářského nábytku. Navrženo s ohledem na dlouhé hodiny práce bez kompromisů v oblasti pohodlí a ergonomie, toto křeslo je nepostradatelným partnerem pro každého, kdo hledá spojení profesionálního vzhledu a vynikající funkčnosti. MAXIMÁLNÍ POHODLÍ Proč si vybrat právě křeslo STEVEN? Protože každý detail byl pečlivě promyšlen a navržen tak, aby poskytoval maximální podporu a pohodlí. Od vysoké zádové opěrky, která podporuje vaši páteř během dlouhých pracovních sezení, přes opěrku hlavy až po čalouněné područky, které zmírňují napětí v ramenou a rukou. NASTAVITELNÝ SYSTÉM Systém TILT vám navíc umožní přizpůsobit si křeslo vašim individuálním potřebám, ať už potřebujete stabilní oporu nebo preferujete mírné houpání, které pomáhá udržet krevní oběh a zvyšuje vaši koncentraci. PEVNÉ A STABILNÍ A to vše na kovové podnoži v černém provedení, která nejen zajišťuje stabilitu a odolnost, ale svým designem dodá vaší kanceláři nádech moderní elegance. Jeho univerzální černá barva a kvalitní materiály zaručují, že bude sloužit dlouhá léta jako nepostradatelný prvek vaší pracovní zóny. TECHNICKÉ PARAMETRY Barva: černá / šedáMateriál: eko kůže / kov / plastRozměry: šířka: 65 cmhloubka: 70 cmvýška: 111 - 119 cmšířka sedu: 52 cmhloubka sedu: 50 cmvýška sedu: 49 - 57 cmHmotnost: 17,5 kg MONTÁŽ Zboží je dodáváno v rozloženém stavu v kartonovém obalu. Jednoduchá montáž je možná díky přiloženému montážnímu návodu.

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Jak přežít, když se rodiče rozvádějí - Melanie Forda, Annie Forda, Steven Forda

Sourozenci Melanie, Annie a Steven Fordovi zažili to, co zažívá mnoho dětí – jejich rodiče se rozvedli. Ve své knize popisují, čím si prošli, co se naučili zvládnout a jak vnímali to, že se jejich rodiče rozešli. „Co mám dělat, když se rodiče hádají?“ „Co to znamená, když se rozvedou?“ „Jak to, že mi nedokážou říci, že se budou rozvádět?“ „Můžu to nějak zastavit?“ Kde budu bydlet, co se mnou bude?“ „Táta si našel přítelkyni. Jak se k ní mám chovat?“ a podobné otázky se honí hlavou většině dětí, jejichž rodiče procházejí rozvodem. Melanie, Annie a Steven na ně dokážou odpovědět, protože to také zažili. Knihu zapsala Jann Blackstone-Ford, mediátorka specializující se na rozvody a konflikty v nevlastních rodinách. Založila neziskovou organizaci Bonus Families, která se věnuje tématu komunikace mezi rozvedenými partnery a jejich novými rodinami. Sourozenci Melanie, Annie a Steven Fordovi žijí v Severní Karolíně.

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Steven Gerrard - Můj příběh - Steven Gerrard, Donald McRae

Odehrál třetí nejvyšší počet zápasů za reprezentaci v historii anglického fotbalu. Byl pravděpodobně nejlepším a zcela jistě nejzanícenějším britským sportovcem své generace. Ale kdo je vlastně Steven Gerrard? Za svůj milovaný Liverpool odehrál více než 700 zápasů a za národní tým Anglie dalších 114. Steven Gerrard je sportovec, jemuž se nikdo nevyrovná v oddanosti spoluhráčům, a je nezpochybnitelným vzorem. Ale díky čemu se stal tím, kým je? A díky čemu se mu podařilo zůstat tak dlouho na vrcholu v nejtěžší lize světa? V knize Můj příběh vypráví Gerrard upřímně o své mimořádné kariéře, klíčových zápasech a momentech, na něž nám nabízí vlastní pohled ze hřiště. Ať už je to úžasný obrat Liverpoolu ve finále Ligy mistrů 2005 nebo jeho starty na mistrovstvích světa a Evropy, podává nám vzrušující obraz výher – a proher – před desítkami tisíc bouřících fanoušků. A především je to úžasný a velmi vzácný osobní příběh o tom, jaké to je zůstat věrný jedinému klubu v časech dobrých i zlých. Bez vytáček, odvážně a upřímně se v knize Stevena Gerrarda Můj příběh vypráví o typu hráčů, kteří už vymírají – o muži, jenž drží slovo a jenž je věrný svému klubu i sám sobě.

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Môj príbeh - Steven Gerrard

STEVEN GERRARD odohral za reprezentáciu Anglicka tretí najvyšší počet zápasov v jej histórii. Možno ho považovať za najväčšieho a nepochybne najoddanejšieho britského športovca jeho generácie. No kto je v skutočnosti Steven Gerrard? Predovšetkým je to jeden z najpríťažlivejších športových vzorov. Za svoj milovaný Liverpool odohral viac než sedemsto zápasov a ďalších stoštrnásť v drese anglického národného tímu. Ako sa však stal tým, kým bol? Ako sa mu podarilo udržať tak dlho v špičke najťažšej futbalovej ligy sveta? V knihe Môj príbeh hovorí Steven Gerrard otvorene o svojej výnimočnej futbalovej kariére, o pozadí kľúčových zápasov a prináša zaujatý pohľad hráča priamo na ihrisku. Či rozpráva o ohromujúcom triumfe Liverpoolu v Lige majstrov v roku 2005, alebo o svojich výkonoch na mnohých svetových a európskych turnajoch, zakaždým nám sprostredkúva vzrušujúci zážitok z prežívania výhier – i prehier – pred zrakmi desiatok tisícov rozvášnených divákov. Nadovšetko však spoznávame neuveriteľný a zriedkavý osobný príbeh o lojalite k jednému klubu v dobrom i v zlom, nech bola cena akákoľvek. Kniha Môj príbeh je poslednou bodkou odvážneho, statočného, poctivého, no i chybujúceho futbalistu, akí sa už nerodia, je príbehom muža, ktorý si stál za svojím slovom, za svojím klubom a bol vždy sám sebou.

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Nový car: Vzestup a vláda Vladimira Putina - Steven Lee Myers

Zlomový okamžik v životě Vladimira Vladimiroviče Putina nastal na podzim roku 1989 v Drážďanech. Před místní rezidenturou KGB, kde mladý Putin sloužil, se shromáždil dav protestujících, kteří chtěli vzít nenáviděnou organizaci útokem. Bez vojenské podpory nemohl Putin budovu dlouho udržet. Rozhodl se tedy blafovat. Vyšel neozbrojen před bránu a prohlásil: Moji vojáci mají zbraně. Vydal jsem jim rozkazy: pokud někdo vkročí do objektu, mají zahájit palbu. Zástup protestujících se rozešel. Ve své knize Nový car: Vzestup a vláda Vladimira Putina předkládá americký investigativní novinář Steven Lee Myers barvitý obraz muže, který se z řadového agenta KGB vyšvihl až na vrchol vládní pyramidy - stal se ruským prezidentem. V důkladně rešeršovaných kapitolách rozebírá Putinovu rodinu a dětství, jeho kariérní růst i kontroverzní rozhodnutí v pozici prezidenta. Výsledkem je přesvědčivý a živý psychologický portrét člověka, jehož prvotní motivací je zachování zdání autority za každou cenu, člověka, který nedává najevo slabost, který improvizuje i chladně kalkuluje a u něhož se cílevědomost váže s výkonností a flexibilitou. O autorovi: Steven Lee Myers je americký investigativní novinář, který od roku 1989 pracuje v listu The New York Times. Od roku 2002 strávil během dvou pobytů více než sedm let jako zahraniční korespondent v Rusku a referoval o druhé čečenské válce, ukrajinské oranžové revoluci, zimní olympiádě v ruském Soči i anexi Krymu. Předtím pracoval jako novinář v New Yorku, Washingtonu a za války v Iráku také v Bagdádu. Nyní se specializuje na zahraniční záležitosti a bezpečnostní témata. Nový car: Vzestup a vláda Vladimira Putina je jeho první knihou. Citace: Nový car je strhujícím a nesmírně podrobným životopisem Vladimira Putina, v němž Myers zevrubným, až shakespearovským způsobem vysvětluje, proč Putin jedná právě tak, jak jedná. - Robert D. Kaplan, geopolitický analytik Velmi působivý portrét děsivě mocného autokrata. - Kirkus Review Nový car Stevena Leeho Myerse není prvním Putinovým životopisem, ale do dnešního data je životopisem nejsolidnějším. Uvážlivým a komplexním způsobem odhaluje pravou tvář jednoho z nejuzavřenějších světových vůdců. - Daniel Treisman, The Washington Post Myers předkládá obraz člověka, který přechází od jedné krize ke druhé s jediným cílem: aby z něj vyzařovala síla. Zasvěcený a detailní životopis. - Gal Beckerman, The New York Times Book Review V životopise Vladimira Putina Steven Lee Myers geniálně kombinuje vyprávěcí umění, psychologickou sondu i politickou analýzu. - Nina Lvovna Chruščovová, americká politoložka, pravnučka Nikity Chruščova

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Válka umění - Steven Pressfield - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Odblokujte svou kreativitu a vyhrajte tvůrčí bitvy Žádná jiná kniha mě na válečné stezce proti vlastním slabostem neposunula ke 100% profesionalitě tak jako Válka umění. Odhaluje nejhlubší podstatu toho, oč by měl usilovat každy´ tvůrce, umělec či profesionál.“ — Robert Vlach, autor knihy Na volné noze. Měli jste někdy v noci před spaním vizi člověka, kterým byste se mohli stát, práce, které byste mohli dosáhnout, díla, které byste chtěli vytvořit? Jste spisovatel, který nepíše, malíř, který nemaluje, nebo podnikatel, který nikdy nezaložil podnik? Potom znáte Odpor: temnou sílu, bránící kreativitě a úspěchu. Steven Pressfield vyhlásil Odporu válku a ve své přísné, strohé a zároveň zábavné knize vás naučí, jak tohoto nepřítele porazit a rozbít tak bloky, které dusí vaši tvořivost. Po poslechu Války umění o sobě mnohé pochopíte. Několik dní jí budete mít plnou hlavu, a pak možná změníte svůj život. Autorův odkaz na Umění války od Sun-c’ je naprosto na místě, neboť Pressfield považuje tvorbu a umění za boj tvůrce se sebou samy´m. Válka umění vyšla poprvé v roce 2002. Od té doby se dočkala překladů do mnoha světovy´ch jazyků a stále patří mezi nejprodávanější knihy o kreativitě. Inspirovala a stále inspiruje statisíce čtenářů z celého světa. Slovy autora: „ Většina z nás má dva životy. Ten, ktery´ žijeme, a potom nežity´ vnitřní život.” Není to škoda? Steven Pressfield (*1943) Steven Pressfield je romanopisec, scenárista i autor příruček o tvorbě a kreativitě. Narodil se na Trinidadu, po službě u americké námořní pěchoty vystudoval psychologii na Dukeově univerzitě a poté pracoval v mnoha pomocny´ch profesích. Trvalo mu dlouhy´ch 17 let, než byl schopen uživit se samotny´m psaním. A kdo jiny´ by měl o tvorbě psát než ten, kdo dokázal překonat tvůrčí bloky, nevzdal se a dosáhl úspěchu?

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The Diary of a CEO - Steven Bartlett - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Chceli by ste nahliadnuť do mysle jedného z najznámejších podnikateľov súčasnosti a moderátora najpočúvanejšieho európskeho podcastu? Steven Bartlett vo svojom podcaste viedol v uplynulých rokoch obrovské množstvo rozhovorov s najväčšími svetovými lídrami, kreatívcami, športovcami a vedcami. Informácie získané od týchto inšpiratívnych ľudí dokázal zužitkovať na vlastnej ceste k osobnému rozvoju a úspechu. V tejto knihe spísal 33 najdôležitejších zákonov pre život a podnikanie, ktoré sú výsledkom najmä jeho vlastných skúseností s riadením spoločností. Tieto zákony sú univerzálne a nadčasové. Sú zakorenené v psychológii a behaviorálnej vede a sú navrhnuté tak, aby pomohli poslucháčom dosiahnuť výnimočnosť v akejkoľvek oblasti. Audiokniha ponúka konkrétne nástroje a stratégie, ktoré vám pomôžu zlepšiť sa v rôznych oblastiach života, od osobného rozvoja až po efektívne vedenie tímu. The Diary of a CEO je viac než len kniha o podnikaní. Je to manuál pre život. Povedali o titule Steven prepája najnovší výskum, svoje vlastné skúsenosti a pútavé príbehy, aby čitateľov inšpiroval prehodnotiť úspech a naplno využiť svoj potenciál. Toto je povinné čítanie pre každého, kto sníva o tom, že urobí niečo odvážne. Jay Shetty, autor bestsellerov New York Times a ocenený moderátor podcastu On Purpose Sledoval som cestu Stevena Bartletta od samého začiatku a vždy som vedel, že v sebe má ten surový, ohnivý náboj. Vidieť, ako ho dokázal skrotiť a uspieť, vo mne vyvoláva čistú, nefalšovanú hrdosť. Stojím na okraji, fandím mu, pretože tento chlap ztelesňuje ducha podnikateľa. Gary Vaynerchuck, motivačný rečník a priekopník v oblasti digitálneho marketingu Steven Bartlett prekonal zdanlivo neprekonateľné prekážky a stal sa mimoriadne úspešným sériovým podnikateľom. Počas svojej cesty získal cenné poznatky o dôležitosti nasledovania odlišnej a nekonvenčnej cesty k úspechu. Svoje skúsenosti pretavil do praktických princípov, ktoré budú pre vás výzvou a sprievodcom v drsnom konkurenčnom svete, v ktorom žijeme. Robert Greene, autor knihy Mistrovství

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Deathstalker - Tim Seeley, Slash, Steven Kostanski

Swords, sorcery, and mad science square off as the cult-cinema hero DEATHSTALKER bursts into comics with an all-star lineup of creators featuring SLASH (Guns N’ Roses) in this action-packed adventure!The cult-cinema hero Deathstalker bursts into comics from an all-star lineup of creators including Slash (Guns N’ Roses), writer-director Steven Kostanski (The Void, Psycho Goreman), Tim Seeley (Hack/Slash) and Jim Terry (West of Sundown). Hired to escort a perfect priestess and her to a celebration of purity, Deathstalker’s journey doesn’t go as planned (damn those good looks and big sword). Once again, Deathstalker is on the run caught between forces larger than himself, including the virgin-worshipping cult, a sorcerer hell-bent on saving the world through mad science, and the pissed-off army of the Abraxeon kingdom…not to mention his ex-lover, Princess Evie. Monsters, magic, and mayhem abound! Can’t a guy just swing his sword anymore? Slash Presents: DEATHSTALKER: The Damned Blood Written by Tim Seeley (Vampire: The Masquerade, Money Shot, West of Sundown, Hack/Slash, Revealer), Steven Kostanski (writer/director of The Void and Psycho Goreman), and Slash (Guns N’ Roses). Illustrated by Jim Terry (West of Sundown, Heavy Metal, Come Home, Indio) Cover Art by the legendary fantasy artist Boris Vallejo and modern master Nathan C. Gooden (Barbaric, Brandon Sanderson’s Dark One). The Deathstalker Kickstarter (for exclusive hardcovers) was fully funded in less than 12 hours, sported the much-coveted “Projects We Love” label, was a “Featured Project of the Day!,” and overfunded 150%! The DEATHSTALKER: The Damned Blood trade paperback is the prequel to the upcoming movie reboot of DEATHSTALKER (by director Steven Kostanski) and includes the entire 3-issue miniseries and the BARBARIC vs. DEATHSTALKER crossover one-shot (written by Michael Moreci (Barbaric, Wasted Space, Revealer, The Plot, Spree) and Tim Seeley, illustrated by Nathan C. Gooden)! The super special one-shot features the cursed barbarian Owen and the warrior- king Deathstalker as the two most reluctant heroes of all time to square off in a clash of steel. It’s Axe vs. Sword in this epic crossover! For fans of: Conan the Barbarian, Barbaric, the Deathstalker movies, Head Lopper, Rumble, Spawn, Hellboy, God is Dead, I Hate Fairyland, Red Sonja, Little Bird, Hack/Slash, Queen of Swords: A Barbaric Tale, and Dark Knights of Steel.

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Silvercloak - L. K. Steven

SHE WILL BRING THEM TO THEIR KNEES.Dive into this addictive new fantasy series set in a world where magic is fuelled by pleasure and pain, in which an obsessive detective infiltrates a brutal gang of dark mages â “ knowing that one wrong move will get her killed . . . â ˜An absolute masterpieceâ ™ Imani Erriu, author of Heavenly Bodies Dazzling (and frequently sizzling) Kiersten White, bestselling author of Lucy Undying Had me feverishly turning pages Hannah Whitten, bestselling author of The Foxglove Kingâ ˜This will be your next fantasy obsession.â ™ Rachel Greenlaw, author of Compass Blade Lush, intricate, and thoughtful. Sarah Rees Brennan, bestselling author of Long Live Evil__________________________________________Two decades ago, the Bloodmoons ruthlessly murdered Saffron s parents, destroying her idyllic childhood. Hellbent on revenge, she lied her way into the elite Silvercloak Academy of detectives with a single goal: find a way to bring the Bloodmoons to justice. But on the eve of her graduation, her deception is exposed, and she s given only one option: go undercover and tear the Bloodmoons down from the inside. Descending into a world where pleasure and pain are the most powerful currencies, Saff must commit some truly heinous deeds to keep her cover - and her life. Not only are there rival gangs and sinister smuggling rings to contend with, there s also her growing feelings for the kingpin s tortured son, and curious prophecy foretelling his death at Saff s hand. With each day testing her loyalties further, Saff s web of lies becomes harder to spin. And when one false step could destroy everything and everyone she s ever loved...the mage who dedicated her life to vengeance might just have to die for it. __________________________________________DESCEND INTO THE WORLD OF THE BLOODMOONS: Sexy, beguiling, and wholly intoxicating Dawn Kurtagich, award-winning author of The Madness and The Dead Houseâ ˜One of the best fantasies Iâ ™ve ever readâ ™ Jordan Gray, author of Bittenâ ˜Lush, dangerous and utterly addictive. Steven is truly an artist with words, and I want to live in the worlds they create.â ™ Lauryn Hamilton Murray, author of Heir of Storms With an immersive world, compellingly flawed characters, and a taut exploration of what it means to be moral in an uncaring world, L.K. Steven gives us a dazzling (and frequently sizzling) new fantasy Kiersten White, No. 1 NYT Bestselling Author of Lucy Undying__________________________________________READERS LOVE SILVERCLOAKâ ˜Deceit has never been so seductiveâ ™ @the_aestheticbookshelfâ ˜This is an upcoming masterpieceâ ™ @ireadprettybooksâ ˜The most incredible fantasy book everâ ™ @amymaybooksâ ˜100% my top romantic fantasy book of the yearâ ™ @fantasy_books14â ˜No notes pick this one up itâ ™s incredibleâ ™ @sophiesaurâ ˜Itâ ™s very fresh, very exciting - one to look out for!â ™ @libraryofcalciferâ ˜L.K. Steven is an absolute powerhouseâ ™ @literamie_â ˜THIS BOOK. I quite literally could not put it downâ ™ @terireads

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Moral Capitalism - Steven Pearlstein

If anyone can save capitalism from the capitalists, it s Steven Pearlstein. This lucid, brilliant book refuses to abandon capitalism to those who believe morality and justice irrelevant to an economic system. -Ezra Klein, founder and editor-at-large, VoxPulitzer Prize-winning economics journalist Steven Pearlstein argues that our thirty year experiment in unfettered markets has undermined core values required to make capitalism and democracy work.With a New Introduction by the AuthorThirty years ago, greed is good and maximizing shareholder value became the new mantras woven into the fabric of our business culture, economy, and politics. Although, around the world, free market capitalism has lifted more than a billion people from poverty, in the United States most of the benefits of economic growth have been captured by the richest 10%, along with providing justification for squeezing workers, cheating customers, avoiding taxes, and leaving communities in the lurch. As a result, Americans are losing faith that a free market economy is the best system.In Moral Capitalism, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Steven Pearlstein chronicles our descent and challenges the theories being taught in business schools and exercised in boardrooms around the country. We re missing a key tenet of Adam Smith s wealth of nations: without trust and social capital, democratic capitalism cannot survive. Further, equality of incomes and opportunity need not come at the expense of economic growth.Pearlstein lays out bold steps we can take as a country: a guaranteed minimum income paired with universal national service, tax incentives for companies to share profits with workers, ending class segregation in public education, and restoring competition to markets. He provides a path forward that will create the shared prosperity that will sustain capitalism over the long term.Previously published as Can American Capitalism Survive?

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The Singing Neanderthals - Prof Steven Mithen

A fascinating and incisive examination of our language instinct from award-winning science writer Steven Mithen.Along with the concepts of consciousness and intelligence, our capacity for language sits right at the core of what makes us human. But while the evolutionary origins of language have provoked speculation and impassioned debate, music has been neglected if not ignored. Like language it is a universal feature of human culture, one that is a permanent fixture in our daily lives.In THE SINGING NEANDERTHALS, Steven Mithen redresses the balance, drawing on a huge range of sources, from neurological case studies through child psychology and the communication systems of non-human primates to the latest paleoarchaeological evidence.The result is a fascinating and provocative work and a succinct riposte to those, like Steven Pinker, who have dismissed music as a functionless and unimportant evolutionary byproduct.

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How We Got to Now - Steven Johnson

From Steven Johnson, the bestselling author of Where Good Ideas Come From, comes How We Got to Now, the companion book to his six-part BBC One television series exploring the power and the legacy of great ideas.How did photography bring about social reform? What connects refrigeration to Hollywood? And how did our battle against dirt help create smartphones? In this story of ingenious breakthroughs and unsung heroes, Steven Johnson explores the essential innovations that changed the world and how we live in it. A new Steven Johnson book is something not to be missed. The author has become the leading writer on how inventions happen Daniel Finkelstein, The Times, Books of the Year Graceful and compelling ... you ll find yourself exhilarated The New York Times Book Review Readable, entertaining, and a challenge to any jaded sensibility that has become inured to the everyday miracles all around us Peter Forbes, Guardian This nimble history of invention . . .is a many-layered delight Nature

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A School Without Sanctions - Mick Simpson, Steven Baker

I believe this book will change the conversation in schools on children s behaviour. - Dr Luna CentifantiA School Without Sanctions offers an innovative approach to behaviour management in schools, prioritising compassion and behaviour modification over punishment. Drawing on their award-winning methods, Steven Baker and Mick Simpson explain why challenging behaviour occurs and provide a toolbox of non-confrontational approaches that will benefit the whole school community.When Steven and Mick set out to transform their school s approach to behaviour, it changed everything. With the help of Dr Alice Jones Bartoli at Goldsmiths, they developed a sanction-free approach in their special school for boys with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) difficulties. Far from descending into anarchy, lessons began to improve and studentâ “staff relationships flourished. The school is now rated outstanding in all areas, and more importantly, student outcomes have been remarkable.Steven and Mick apply this experience, as well as their work in pupil referral units and young offender institutions, to explore their strategies for managing behaviour without the need for zero tolerance, discussing exclusions, trauma, motivation and engagement along the way. Rooted in neuroscience and evolutionary psychology, this book will revolutionise the way you think about behaviour management, help boost student mental health and academic achievement, and protect teacher wellbeing.

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Project Smoke - Steven Raichlen

How to smoke everything, from appetizers to desserts! A complete, step-by-step guide to mastering the art and craft of smoking, plus 100 recipes-every one a game-changer -for smoked food that roars off your plate with flavour. Here s how to choose the right smoker (or turn the grill you have into an effective smoking machine). Understand the different tools, fuels, and smoking woods. Master all the essential techniques: hot-smoking, cold-smoking, rotisserie-smoking, even smoking with tea and hay-try it with fresh mozzarella. Here are recipes and full-colour photos for dishes from Smoked Nachos to Chinatown Spareribs, Smoked Salmon to Smoked Bacon-Bourbon Apple Crisp.USA Today says, Where there s smoke, there s Steven Raichlen. Steven Raichlen says, Where there s brisket, ribs, pork belly, salmon, turkey, even cocktails and dessert, there will be smoke. And Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue says, Nothin but great techniques and recipes. I am especially excited about the smoked cheesecake. Time to go forth and smoke. If your version of heaven has smoked meats waiting beyond the pearly gates, then PROJECT SMOKE is your bible. -Tom Colicchio, author, chef/owner of Crafted Hospitality, and host of Top Chef Steven Raichlen really nails everything you need to know. Even I found new ground covered in this smart, accessible book. -Myron Mixon, author and host of BBQ Pitmasters, Smoked, and BBQ Rules

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