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Desolation Road - Ian McDonald

It all started thirty years ago on Mars. By the time it was finished, the town of Desolation Road had been witness to every abnormality yet seen on the Red Planet. From Adam Black's Wonderful Travelling Chautauqua and Educational 'Stravaganza, to the Astounding Tatterdemalion Air Bazaar, nowhere else boasts such sights for the wandering lucky traveller.Its inhabitants are just as storied. From Dr. Alimantando -- founder and resident genius -- to the Babooshka, a barren grandmother with a child grown in a fruit jar; from Rajendra Das, mechanical hobo whose way with machines bordered on the mystic, to the Gallacelli brothers, identical triplets who fell in love with - and married - the same woman.There's nowhere quite like Desolation Road. Once you go there, you may never be the same again.

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Luna - Ian McDonald

The Moon wants to kill you. It might not get there first.Luna is a gripping thriller about five corporate families caught in a bitter battle for supremacy in the harsh environment of the moon. It''s very easy to die on the moon, but with its vast mineral wealth it''s also easy to make your fortune. Following the fortunes of a handful of disparate characters, from one of the lowliest workers on the moon to the heads of one of the most powerful families, LUNA provides a vast mosaic of life on this airless and terrifying new home for humanity.This is SF that will be perfect for fans of Kim Stanley Robinson and Ken Macleod alike.''McDonald is one of the best world builders I''ve ever read'' - Tamora PierceReaders are being swept away by LUNA: NEW MOON:''It''s a great epic read. It''s also filled to the brim with imminently plausible science. Not a single thing was out of place''- Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Luna: New Moon gets an undisputed 5* from me. It is a perfect sci-fi'' - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Masterful science fiction and highly recommended'' - Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''What. A. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Not Quite Without a Moon - Ian McDonald

Ian McDonald’s Collected Poems (2018) was marked by a late flush of exceptional new poems that addressed both the infirmities of ageing as well as its continuing joys. That flow of memory has continued, addressing a long, rich life from a childhood in Antigua, youth in Trinidad and an adult life lived in Guyana. It was not to be halted by anything as malleable as the word “collected”, and this collection of poems from the past four years is more than just a “brawta” to bring back from the market to enjoy. There is the mystery of why certain memories, dormant for decades, suddenly emerge, like a childhood nightmare still as real 80 years later, or how in one’s own elder years, recollections of one’s parents take on a pertinence and vividness of presence. But it is not merely the past that revisits but an immersion in the present that has never been more real and precious in every respect. If the world has become, increasingly, one’s house and garden, its inhabitants one’s wife, children and grandchildren, it is experienced as not a jot less rich than anything in the past –indeed ever more precious for its evanescence. Ian McDonald ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Brasyl - Ian McDonald

Ian Macdonald''s RIVER OF GODS, painted a vivid picture of a near future India, 100 years after independence. It revolutionised British SF for a new generation by taking a perspective that was not European or American. BRASYL will do the same for South America''s largest and most vibrant country.A story that begins in the favelas, the slums of Rio, and quickly expands to take in drugs, corruption, and a frightening new technology that allows access to all the multiple worlds that have slipped into existence in other planes everytime we make a decision.This is rich, epic SF that opens our eyes to the world around us and posits mind-blowing alternative sciences. It is a landmark work in modern SF from one of its most respected practitioners.

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Britain and the Ocean Road - Ian Friel

Britain and the Ocean Road uses new firsthand research and unconventional interpretations to take a fresh look at British maritime history in the age of sail.The human stories of eight shipwrecks serve as waypoints on the voyage, as the book explores how and why Britain became a global sea power. Each chapter has people at its heart – sailors, seafaring families, passengers, merchants, pirates, explorers, and many others. The narrative encompasses an extraordinary range of people, ships and events, such as a bloody maritime civil war in the 13th century, a 17th-century American teenager who stepped from one ship to another - and into a life of piracy, a British warship that fought at Trafalgar (on the French side), and the floating hell of a Liverpool slave-ship, sunk in the year before the slave trade was abolished.The book is full of surprising details and scenes, including England’s rudest and crudest streetname, what it was like to be a passenger in a medieval ship (take a guess), how a fragment of the English theatre reached the Far East during Shakespeare’s lifetime, who forgave who after a deadly pirate duel, why there were fancy dress parties in the Arctic, and where you ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Alltoys RC Auto off-road

RC auto off road v modré barvě je určeno pro děti od 8 let. Ovládá se dálkovým ovladačem s dosahem 40 metrů a umožňuje transformaci mezi dvěma režimy jízdy. Maximální rychlost činí 8 km/h a auto je vybaveno dobíjecí baterií s USB kabelem.

  • Transformace mezi režimy jízdy na vodě a na zemi jedním tlačítkem
  • Dosah dálkového ovládání až 40 metrů pro volný pohyb
  • USB dobíjecí baterie pro pohodlné nabíjení
  • Automatické demo funkce pro snadné ovládání

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Michelin Road Classic 130/70/17 TL,R 62 H (396007)

Přední motocyklová pneumatika Michelin Road Classic 130/70/17 TL,R 62 H kombinuje sportovní výkon s každodenní užitnou hodnotou. Pneumatika nabízí rychlostní index H (až 210 km/h) a nosnostní index 62 (až 265 kg). Je určena pro montáž na přední kolo a vyznačuje se sofistikovanou směsí a dezénem pro dobrou odezvu.

  • Vynikající přilnavost na suchém i mokrém povrchu
  • Rychlostní index H pro jízdu až do 210 km/h
  • Nosnostní index 62 (až 265 kg) pro spolehlivé zatížení
  • DOT maximálně 2 roky stará s 95% zásob do 1 roku stáří

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Sebring Road Performance 195/60 R15 88 V (489729)

Letní pneumatika Sebring Road Performance 195/60 R15 88 V je určena pro osobní automobily. Nabízí rychlostní index V (až 240 km/h) a nosnostní index 88 (až 560 kg na pneumatiku). Pneumatika splňuje parametry hlučnosti 71 dB a je dodávána s maximální stářím 2 roky.

  • Rychlostní index V pro bezpečnou jízdu až do 240 km/h
  • Nosnostní index 88 zajišťující zatížení až 560 kg na pneumatiku
  • Nízká hlučnost 71 dB pro komfortní jízdu
  • Čerstvá pneumatika s DOT maximálně 2 roky stará

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Kormoran Road Performance 205/65 R15 94 V (316622)

Letní pneumatika Kormoran Road Performance ve velikosti 205/65 R15 s rychlostním indexem V (až 240 km/h) a nosnostním indexem 94 (až 670 kg). Pneumatika má hlučnost 71 dB, přilnavost na mokru třídy C a úsporu paliva třídy C. Je určena pro provoz při teplotách nad +7 °C.

  • Rychlostní index V pro jízdu až do 240 km/h
  • Nosnostní index 94 (až 670 kg na pneumatiku)
  • Nízká hlučnost 71 dB (třída 2)
  • Čerstvá pneumatika s DOT maximálně 2 roky stará

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Breaking Seas, Broken Ships - Ian Friel

Following Britain and the Ocean Road, Ian Friel expertly navigates the history of Britain and the sea from the Middle Ages to modern times. With Breaking Seas, Broken Ships, we follow the story of Britain’s maritime history through some of it’s most dramatic shipwrecks. From the country’s imperial zenith to the very different world of the early twenty-first century we encounter an extraordinary range of people, ships and events, including…the crew and passengers of a state-of-the-art Victorian steamship who vanished in the Atlantic;the sailors of a doomed collier brig in the dying days of sail – and the wives and children they left behind;a lowly ex-naval stoker who went into showbiz with his version of a disaster caused by an admiral;a First World War merchant ship captain who fought a running battle with German U-Boats;the courage and compassion shown by British sailors who escaped their dive-bombed ships;the people who confronted the ‘black tide’ left by the oil tanker Torrey Canyon;how the container ship has helped to make a new world for us all – for better or worse. With people at the heart of every chapter, it explores major environmental themes alongside the traditional concerns of maritime history, such as ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Moon Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip (Fifth Edition) - Ian Anderson

1,700 miles of vibrant cities, coastal towns, and glittering ocean views: Local author Ian Anderson guides travelers on an epic PCH journey with Moon Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip. Inside you'll find:Flexible itineraries: Drive the entire three-week route or follow suggestions for shorter getaways to Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Diego Eat, sleep, stop and explore: With lists of the best beaches, views, restaurants, and more, you'll cruise by sky-scraping redwoods, misty rainforests, and the black sands of the Lost Coast. Slurp fresh-caught oysters, order up authentic street tacos, or kick back with a craft beer. Hike among the tallest trees on Earth, go whale-watching, tour Seattle's underground old city, and winery-hop in scenic Santa Barbara Maps and driving tools: 48 easy-to-use maps keep you oriented on and off the highway, along with site-to-site mileage, driving times, detailed directions for the entire route, and full-color photos throughout Local expertise: Californian Ian Anderson shares his love of the open road Planning your trip: Know when and where to get gas, how to avoid traffic, tips for driving in different road and weather conditions, and suggestions for seniors, travelers with disabilities, and road trippers with kids With Moon Pacific ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Desolation Peak - Jack Kerouac

"Something will happen to me on Desolation Peak…I can feel it." In the summer of 1956, Jack Kerouac hitchhiked from Mill Valley, CA, to the North Cascades to spend two months serving as a fire lookout for the US Forest Service. Taking only the Diamond Sutra for reading material, he intended to spend his time in deep contemplation and to achieve enlightenment. He wrote in his journal that he planned "to concentrate on emptiness of self, other selves, living beings, and universal self." In letters to friends he proclaimed, "Something will happen to me on Desolation Peak…I can feel it." Kerouac''s experience on Desolation Peak forms the climax of his novel The Dharma Bums and has also been depicted in part 1 of Desolation Angels and a chapter in his nonfiction book Lonesome Traveler. None of these versions offers a full, true picture, however; and for that reason, Desolation Peak is essential reading. What separates Kerouac from all other writers is the depth that he went in exploring his own consciousness, and what will prove his most enduring legacy is the record he left of that exploration, revealing the psyche of a sensitive, tortured artist grappling with himself in the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Malcolm McDonald on Key Account Management - Malcolm McDonald, Beth Rogers

Malcolm McDonald on Key Account Management explores the challenges of winning, retaining and developing key accounts. Key accounts are customers who help their suppliers grow, and consequently, they wield significant power. Although they are the key to market share and revenue growth, the costs of serving key accounts can erode profitability unless they are thoroughly understood and managed. Malcolm McDonald on Key Account Management takes a step-by-step approach to presenting best practice in key account management. Whether your business is starting up or well-established, there is always more to discover about improving the way value is created between you and your most important customers. Malcolm McDonald and Beth Rogers have spent over twenty years researching, teaching and consulting on key account management, and have condensed their knowledge into this book, focusing on making it clear, concise and easy to use.

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A Desolation Called Peace - Martine Arkady

''This is first-class space opera'' – The GuardianA Desolation Called Peace is the spectacular sequel to A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine, winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel.An alien terror could spell our end.An alien threat lurks on the edges of Teixcalaanli space. No one can communicate with it, no one can destroy it, and Fleet Captain Nine Hibiscus is supposed to win a war against it.In a desperate attempt to find a diplomatic solution, the fleet captain has sent for an envoy to contact the mysterious invaders. Now Mahit Dzmare and Three Seagrass – both still reeling from the recent upheaval in the Empire – face an impossible task: they must attempt to negotiate with a hostile entity, without inadvertently triggering the destruction of themselves and the Empire.Whether they succeed or fail could change the face of Teixcalaan forever.A Desolation Called Peace is the second book in the Teixcalaan duology.‘All-round brilliant space opera, I absolutely loved it’ – Ann Leckie, author of Ancillary Justice, on A Memory Called Empire‘A cutting, beautiful, human adventure . . . The best SF novel I’ve read in the last five years’ – Yoon Ha Lee, author of Ninefox Gambit, on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Righteous Rebels - Patrick Range McDonald

In a riveting portrait of the world’s largest HIV/AIDS medical-care provider, award-winning journalist Patrick Range McDonald reveals AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s unlikely rise from a feisty grassroots organization during the height of 1980s AIDS crisis to its position today as a global leader in the fight to control HIV and AIDS. This untold story highlights AHF’s bold history of activism, its hard-charging advocacy on the behalf of vulnerable people, and its heroic efforts to provide free HIV drug treatment around the world. With insider access, McDonald follows AHF for a year as it clashes with the Obama administration, the state of Nevada, and the World Health Organization. He interviews AHF’s key players, including firebrand president Michael Weinstein, and travels to AHF outposts around the globe. Along the way, McDonald discovers that AHF is a tenacious “people power” organization that brings hope and change to nearly all corners of the world.

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The Joy Reset - MaryCatherine McDonald

From the "Brené Brown of trauma" comes a groundbreaking, actionable guide to healing trauma through a reframing and adaptation of Positive Psychology. Joy can feel complicated, especially to someone who is struggling. Against the very real darkness that life offers up, a chorus of “but do you have a gratitude journal?” or “have you tried yoga?” can feel isolating and dismissive. And yet, the research on resilience, joy, gratitude, hope, and post-traumatic growth proves unequivocally that these emotions are healing. When it comes to deploying that research and adapting it into actionable tools for people with a history of trauma, psychology falls desperately short. To bridge this gap, Dr. MaryCatherine McDonald has reframed these concepts and created new interventions for anyone who struggles to feel at home with joy. In The Joy Reset, Dr. McDonald helps readers identify barriers that prevent them from accessing joy—hypervigilance, emotional numbing, fear of loss, conditioning, guilt, and shame—and then redefines positive emotions as those tenacious, gritty, often tiny experiences that appear within the darkest moments and form the very foundation of psychological resilience. Rooted in the neurobiology that explains how and why trauma and suffering can impede our path to hope and joy, Dr. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Belt and Road City - Ian Klaus, Simon Curtis

An exploration of how China’s Belt and Road Initiative seeks to reshape international order and how it has catalyzed a new era of infrastructural geopolitics

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When Harry Met Sally ... - Tamar Jeffers McDonald

Ground-breaking in its departure from its predecessors, When Harry Met Sally (1989) established classic romantic comedy themes and tropes still being employed today. Placing the film in its historical, social and generic contexts, Tamar Jeffers-McDonald explores how writer Nora Ephron and director Rob Reiner used structure, filmic devices, music and classic romcom concepts in innovative new ways. In her fresh and timely appraisal of this definitive, much-loved classic, Jeffers McDonald reflects on the film''s enduring legacy and influence on popular culture to give readers a wider perspective on the continuing evolution and importance of the romcom genre.

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A Colossal Failure of Common Sense - Patrick Robinson, Larry McDonald

When Lehman Brothers bank went under, the world gasped. One of the world's biggest and most successful banks, its downfall was the event that sparked the slide of the world economy toward a Great Depression II.This is the gripping inside story of the dark characters who ruled Lehman, who refused to heed warnings that the company was headed for an iceberg; the world-class, mid-level people who valiantly fought to get Lehman off its disastrous course; the crash that didn't have to happen. A news-breaking explanation that answers the question everyone still asks: "why did it happen?"Larry McDonald, a former vice-president at Lehman Brothers in charge of distressed debt trading and convertible securities, was right at the centre of the meltdown of the company and gives an intimate look at the madhouse that Lehman became. This book shows beyond a doubt that Richard Fuld, the long-time CEO of Lehman, and his top executives, were totally out to lunch, allowing Lehman's risk profile to reach gargantuan proportions.While the traders, like Larry McDonald, clearly predicted more than two years in advance that the market for packaged subprime mortgages and credit default swaps would evaporate, the high-flying Lehman bosses pushed hard on the gas ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Desolation Jones: The Biohazard Edition - Ellis Warren

By turns riotous, tragic and brutal, DESOLATION JONES represents the acclaimed six-part serial, now presented in a deluxe hardcover featuring an extensive gallery showcasing select pages in their raw form, just as they looked leaving J.H’s art table. "Los Angeles is an open prison for broken spies. Michael Jones, once an agent for British intelligence before a procedure to make him a better operative left him mentally and physically shattered, survives in LA as a private investigator, eking out a living within the city''s ghost community of damaged spooks. If he had any better future to look forward to, he probably wouldn''t now be embarking on his newest job: locating the lost pornographic home movies of... Adolf Hitler. From Warren Ellis (Trees, Transmetropolitan, Castlevania) and JH Williams III (Echolands, The Sandman Overture, Batwoman), with Jose Villarrubia and Todd Klein."

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Desolation Angels - Jack Kerouac

''One of the most true, comic and grizzly journeys in American literature'' Time Desolation Angels is the wild and soulful story of the legendary road trip that Jack Kerouac took before the publication of On the Road, told through the persona of Jack Duluoz and accompanied by his thinly-disguised Beat cohorts Allen Ginsberg, Gregory Corso and William Burroughs. As they hitch, hop freight trains, walk and talk their way across the world, from California to Mexico, London to Paris and on to opium-ridden Tangiers, Kerouac chronicles their poetry, partying, mountain vigils and spiritual contemplation with unsurpassable energy and humanity. ''Nerve-jangling, sentimental, sincere and funny'' Sunday Times

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Desolation Island - Patrick O'Brian

On Desolation Island, with the known world out of reach, uneasy alliances are sometimes forged…Captain Bligh, of Bounty fame, is now governor of New South Wales and facing mutiny anew, having lost the support of local settlers. Jack Aubrey is commissioned to come to his rescue. With a beautiful but dangerous spy on board, along with an unwelcome hold full of convicts, and war with America brewing, can Captain Jack Aubrey reach Australia in one piece?Outmanned and outgunned in a thrilling chase through an Antarctic storm, the crew of HMS Leopard discover they have become the quarry not the hunter.‘What is so gripping about O’Brian’s novels is the completeness with which he invents a world which is our own and not our own . . . O’Brian is a brilliant observer.’A. S. BYATT, Evening Standard‘I fell in love with his writing straightaway. It wasn’t primarily the Nelson and Napoleonic period, more the human relationships . . . It’s about friendship, camaraderie. Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin always remind me a bit of Mick and me.’KEITH RICHARDS

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Desolation - Derek Landy

THE EPIC NEW THRILLER CONTINUES.Book two in the mind-blowing new supernatural thriller from bestselling author DEREK LANDY, creator of international sensation Skulduggery Pleasant.Reeling from their bloody encounter in New York City at the end of Demon Road, Amber and Milo flee north. On their trail are the Hounds of Hell – five demonic bikers who will stop at nothing to drag their quarries back to their unholy master.Amber and Milo’s only hope lies within Desolation Hill – a small town with a big secret; a town with a darkness to it, where evil seeps through the very floorboards. Until, on one night every year, it spills over onto the streets and all hell breaks loose.And that night is coming…

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NOVA LUCE závěsné svítidlo IAN matný černý kov E27 1x12W 230V bez žárovky IP20 9620125

Závěsné svítidlo NOVA LUCE IAN – Matná černá elegance pro moderní interiérZávěsné svítidlo IAN od renomované značky NOVA LUCE představuje spojení funkčnosti, nadčasového designu a precizního řemeslného zpracování. Elegantní matný černý kov, geometricky tvarovaný drátěný stínidlo a decentní síťovaný detail tvoří harmonický celek, který skvěle vynikne nad jídelním stolem, v obývacím pokoji i v moderní kuchyni. Hlavní přednosti svítidla NOVA LUCE IAN Moderní a vzdušný design: Kombinace otevřené konstrukce a černého kovu vytváří příjemný kontrast a umožňuje maximální rozptyl světla do prostoru. Flexibilita použití: Ideální pro nadčasové interiéry, loftové i industriální prostory, ale i pro jemné kontrasty v klasickém stylu. Kompatibilita s E27 žárovkou: Zvolte libovolnou úspornou LED žárovku podle svých preferencí (doporučujeme teplou bílou pro útulnou atmosféru). Snadná instalace a údržba: Minimalistický design usnadňuje čištění i výměnu světelného zdroje.Technické parametry Výška: 1260 mm (možnost zkrácení přívodního kabelu při montáži) Průměr stínidla: 295 mm Materiál: kov s matným černým povrchem Patice: E27, max. 12 W (doporučujeme LED žárovku) Napětí: 220–240 V Stupeň krytí: IP20 – vhodné pro vnitřní použití Dodáváno bez žárovkyProč zvolit svítidlo NOVA LUCE IAN?Svítidlo IAN je skvělou volbou pro všechny, kdo hledají stylové a zároveň praktické osvětlení. Otevřená konstrukce umožňuje hru se světelným zdrojem – vsaďte na ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Ian Baker-Finch: To Hell and Back - Geoff Saunders

Ian Baker-Finch: To Hell and Back is the first and only biography of one of the best-known names in golfing circles. Charting Ian Baker-Finch’s story from his early golfing career through to his later success in media, it has been written with Ian’s full co-operation and explores the tragic circumstances behind the Australian golfer’s loss of form. When Ian Baker-Finch won the 1991 British Open, he became a household name. Yet his world collapsed after a dramatic and inexplicable loss of form a few years later. For over 30 years the golfing world has wondered, ‘What caused Ian Baker-Finch’s crash?’ This book provides the answers. Faced with the tragically premature end of his playing career, Ian not only recovered but went from strength to strength: he has been a world-class sports commentator and analyst for CBS and other networks for over 25 years. Ian Baker-Finch is known and admired across the golfing world, and his is a powerful story about a sportsman with the eyes of the world on him.

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Za každou lží - Christina McDonald

Jak dokážete, že jste to neudělali, když si to nepamatujete? Eva Hansenová se probouzí v nemocnici poté, co ji zasáhl blesk, a zjišťuje, že její matka Kat byla zavražděna. Evu našli v bezvědomí na stejné ulici o kus dál. Nepamatuje si, co se stalo, ale policie ji vážně podezřívá. Odhodlaná očistit své jméno se Eva vydává ze Seattlu do Londýna – Katina původního bydliště – aby vypátrala odpovědi. Ale jak postupně odhaluje pečlivě střežená tajemství své matky, Eva si brzy uvědomí, že někdo nechce, aby se dozvěděla pravdu. A když se jí navíc v hlavě začnou vynořovat vzpomínky plné násilí, Eva neví, jestli může vůbec někomu důvěřovat. Nejméně ze všeho sobě. V Za každou lží od Christiny McDonald se prolínají dvě různé perspektivy z Evina pátrání po odpovědích a Katiny záhadné minulosti. Je to „komplexní, citově intenzivní“ (Publishers Weekly) domácí thriller, jenž zkoumá komplikovanou povahu vztahů mezi matkou a dcerou, rodinné trauma a nebezpečí, které číhá za dlouho skrývanými tajemstvími.

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Progress - Samuel Miller McDonald

''A new understanding of our past'' Danny Dorling, author of Inequality and the 1%''A spirited skewering of the idea that things can only get better'' The Guardian________________________________Progress is power. But our modern story of progress is a very dangerous fiction. In the pursuit of progress, of growth and expansion, we have levelled cities, flattened mountains, charted the globe and ushered in a new geological epoch unique in our planet’s 4.5-billion-year history. The idea of progress has compelled societies toward exploration, invention, and grandiosity on one hand, and on the other, genocide, slavery, ecocide, and conquest: it is the root of our civilization’s success, as well as its looming demise.Geographer Samuel Miller McDonald offers a radical new perspective on the myth upon which the modern world is built, illuminating its blood-strewn lineage and suggesting an urgent alternative. He traces the history of how human societies broke from their pasts, broke from their environments, and broke from longstanding egalitarian values that sustained them, supplanting these with one imperative to rule all others: progress.If humanity is to have any chance of a future, then we must fundamentally change the way we think about one of our most basic political ideas. This landmark work ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Unmaking Mary - Chine McDonald

“Astute, smart, witty and brave. A radical, deeply thoughtful and essential intervention”Lucy Jones, author of Matrescence “A deeply valuable reflection on motherhood”Rowan Williams For two thousand years, the Virgin Mary has been depicted throughout art, literature and culture as symbolising the perfect mother: chaste, beautiful, meek, mild and white. These supposed virtues and symbols have penetrated not just Christianity but wider popular culture; and contributed to harmful views about motherhood and what it is to be a woman. In this part-memoir, part social and theological commentary, Chine McDonald deconstructs the myth of perfect motherhood and shines a light on the dark side of parenting. From birth trauma to post-natal depression, from infertility to the mental load, the motherhood penalty and pressures on women to be and have it all - especially in the church - this book attempts to liberate motherhood from the chains in which it has been placed, reconstructing a more authentic, grace-filled way forward for the most important job in the world.Unmaking Mary will include a foreword written by Beth Allison Barr, author of The Making of Biblical Womanhood.

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Melanesia - Hamish McDonald

An immersive journey through the tumultuous past and fascinating present of the south-western Pacific. Stretching from Fiji in the east to New Guinea in the west, Melanesia is astonishingly diverse. Its islands are home to some 1,200 language groups, many of them still isolated from the outside world. This complex region tends to make the news only in times of crisis: military coups in Fiji, Kanak unrest in New Caledonia, rioting in the Solomon Islands. Melanesia offers readers a deeper insight into the people and places behind these headlines, combining travelogue, history and astute political analysis.By land and sea, Hamish McDonald travels from one end of Melanesia to the other, uncovering the histories, values, aspirations and tensions that have shaped the region. He examines the impact of outsiders on local communities: the Indians recruited to work in Fiji; the white ‘blackbirders’ who kidnapped Melanesians to labour in Australian cane fields; the Americans during the Second World War; the Indonesians in New Guinea. And he considers the big changes unfolding today, as shifting demographics and the growing influence of China produce a new balance of power across the region.Vividly written, Melanesia is essential reading for anyone looking to understand this fascinating ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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No Comment - Jess McDonald

''No Comment is essential reading for anyone interested in the questions being asked of the Met today'' Katherine Faulkner ''A must-read for anyone who has ever wondered what happens after they''ve called 999 and a shocking indictment of a system not fit for purpose'' Angela KirwinJess McDonald was a true crime junkie and Line of Duty sofa sleuth with a strong sense of justice. Under a year later, thanks to a controversial new initiative, she was a detective in the London Metropolitan Police Service.The Met Police’s Direct Entry Detective scheme was aimed at turning people with no experience of the police into detectives. When it was launched, to tackle an unprecedented recruitment crisis, over 4,500 people, Jess included, applied.But why, within just a year of qualifying, had the majority of Jess’ cohort resigned?No Comment is Jess’ candid, eye-opening and often shocking account, exploring the reality of being a detective in the Met and responsible for ‘keeping London safe for everyone’. In her incisive book she explores the challenges of life on the front line, dealing almost exclusively with serious crimes against women, and what that reveals about the Met Police now.5***** Mail on Sunday ''An absolute gripping read'' Andrew Marr

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Linear Algebra and Its Applications, Global Edition - David Lay, Steven Lay, Judi McDonald

Learn key concepts of linear algebra to equip yourself in your studies and future career. Linear Algebra and Its Applications 6th edition by Steven R. Lay, Judi J. McDonald and David C. Lay is an excellent introductory guide to the principles and foundations of practical linear algebra. With its learner-friendly approach, the textbook starts with easier material, building confidence by introducing typically challenging concepts early on and gradually developing them. The book revisits those concepts throughout, ensuring you do not become overwhelmed when abstract concepts are introduced, as you progress with your learning. The latest edition provides new and revised content, with a range of features, including: A broad range of introductory vignettes, application examples, and online resources New material and topics to consolidate and enhance your understanding of the subject New, modernised applications to prepare your learning of the most innovative topics, such as machine learning, Artificial Intelligence, and digital signal processing With an array of exercises and questions to support your learning, this textbook provides the tools you need to build on your understanding of linear algebra and succeed in your studies. Also available with MyLab® Math MyLab is the teaching and learning platform that empowers you to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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How to Listen When Markets Speak - James Robinson, Lawrence McDonald

'Any investor with skin in the game needs to buy this book.' Niall FergusonFrom Wall Street to the White House, the fantasy of an eventual 'return to normal' is still alive and well. But the economic world as we know it - and the rules that govern it - are over. And few are prepared. Here, market risk expert Lawrence McDonald unveils the predictive model he developed in the aftermath of Lehman Brothers’ collapse, outlining actionable trading ideas for a radically reshaped economy. Readers will discover:Why inflation will stay near 3-5% for the next decadeWhy hard assets and rare minerals like lithium and cobalt will outperform growth stocks and passive investment strategiesWhy America will likely lose its position as a global superpower and holder of the world's premier reserve currencyRather than merely doomsaying, How to Listen When Markets Speak equips readers to make sense of our current moment, resist reactionary narratives and baseless analysis and pounce on a new investing playbook.

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No Small Thing - Orlaine McDonald

A JUNE INDIE BOOK OF THE MONTH PICKWINNER OF THE 2025 KATE O''BRIEN AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2025 RSL ONDAATJE PRIZE''A taut generational story set on a South London estate'' Independent, July Book of the Month''McDonald is skilled at investing her characters with complicated vitality ... This highly promising debut invests the small things that are so easily taken for granted with quietly shattering significance'' Daily Mail''A gem of a book about mothers and daughters, about being Black and working class in today''s London. Beautiful writing, taut with emotion, poetry and insight'' Priscilla Morris, Women''s Prize shortlisted author of Black ButterfliesAlone among the lush tangle of plants on his balcony, Earl watches as a broken family reunites in the flat below. There''s Livia, who has been running for long enough to think her past might never catch up with her. Now she''s forced to catch her breath and face the daughter she left behind. Then Mickey, angry about having a mother who left, a father who died, about the mess she''s made of her own life. With no other place to go, she needs the mother who abandoned her. And Summer, whose new grandmother is weird, and whose mum is always ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Interior Paint Finishes and Effects - Stewart McDonald

This practical book explains how to achieve amazing faux finishes and effects that are the foundations to decorative painting. Sharing the tricks of his trade, Stewart McDonald shows you how to transform any ordinary surface into an extraordinary masterpiece. With step-by-step sequences, he explains traditional, as well as contemporary techniques and finishes, which will inspire both beginners and seasoned professionals.

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Witch Queen of Redwinter - Ed McDonald

Having been saved from execution at the hands of the Draoihn - powerful magic users Raine used to count as allies - Raine finds herself in the Fault, a vast magical wasteland, which is falling apart before her eyes.Alongside her two closest companions, they are searching for the only person Raine believes can help them get back home: the enigmatic and infuriatingly elusive Queen of Feathers.But what home are they trying to get back to? Ovitus LacNaithe, power-hungry traitor that he is, has taken control of the Draoihn and is unwittingly doing the bidding of a darker master. He is soon to take control of the Crown of Harranir and plunge the land into unending darkness.The fate of two worlds hangs in the balance. The stakes have never been higher. It''s going to take Raine''s dark, terrible powers, as well as the unbreakable bond of three friends, to ensure everyone lives to see the dawn.The epic conclusion to Ed McDonald''s Redwinter Chronicles, Witch Queen of Redwinter brings together breathtaking magic, unflinching fellowship and the gruesome spectacle of war in the most thrilling of fantasy adventures.

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On Cricket - Sir Trevor McDonald

Sir Trevor McDonald is one of Britain''s most celebrated broadcasters and his devotion for cricket is almost as well-known as his legendary professional achievements.In this inspirational memoir, On Cricket, Sir Trevor explores his childhood in the Caribbean and celebrates his life-long love of the sport that followed him no matter where in the world his illustrious journalistic career would take him.Sir Trevor offers a wide-ranging commentary on cricket as a common language between England, the West Indies and beyond - a sense of belonging that knows no borders - and celebrates cricket as an engine of national identity and an essential feature of daily life and community.An exceptional storyteller and commentator, On Cricket is a love letter to the sport and a study of Sir Trevor''s oldest and most consistent passion: watching, debating and playing the gentleman''s game.

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Art of Freedom - Bernadette McDonald

In Art of Freedom, Bernadette McDonald pulls no punches in sharing her insights into Voytek Kurtyka’s complicated relationships with partners, the law, climbing goals, risk and lifestyle, resulting in a picture of a truly remarkable man and one of the greatest alpinists of all time.

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What a Fool Believes - Paul Reiser, Michael McDonald

* INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER *A sweeping and evocative music memoir from the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Grammy Award–winning, platinum selling singer-songwriter Michael McDonald, written with his friend, Emmy Award–nominated actor, comedian, and #1 New York Times bestselling author Paul Reiser. Doobie Brothers. Steely Dan. Chart topping soloist. Across a half-century of American music, Michael McDonald’s unmistakably smooth baritone voice defined an era of classic rock and R&B with hit records like “What A Fool Believes,” “Takin’ It to the Streets,” “I Keep Forgettin’,” “Peg,” “It Keeps You Running,” “You Belong to Me,” and “Yah Mo B There.”In his candid, freewheeling memoir, written with his friend, the Emmy Award-nominated actor and comedian Paul Reiser, Michael tells the story of his life and music. A high school dropout from Ferguson, Missouri, Michael chased his dreams in 1970’s California, a heady moment of rock opportunity and excess. As a rising session musician and backing vocalist, a series of encounters would send him on a wild ride around the world and to the heights of rock stardom—from joining Steely Dan and becoming a defining member of The Doobie Brothers to forging a path as a breakout solo R&B artist. Interwoven ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A Complete Guide to Queen's Gambit Play - Neil McDonald, Alexander Raetsky, Maxim Chetverik, Glenn Flear

Three classic titles from the Everyman Chess Starting Out Series in one volume. Starting Out: Queen''s Gambit Accepted by Alexander Raetsky and Maxim Chetverik; Starting Out: Queen''s Gambit Declined by Neil McDonald; Starting: Slav Semi Slav by Glenn Flear. The Queen''s Gambit Accepted (QGA) is Black''s simplest way of dealing with one of White''s most fashionable openings, the Queen''s Gambit. Black grabs the gambit pawn and thus refuses to succumb to the passive positions so typical of the Queen''s Gambit Declined. This direct and uncompromising way of playing gives rise to dynamic positions where both sides have excellent chances to play for the win. It''s no surprise that the QGA has attracted many high-class advocates, including Garry Kasparov and Vishy Anand. The Queen''s Gambit Declined is an opening of great historical importance and Black''s fundamental answer to 1 d4. From the very first move Black obtains a firm foothold in the centre, something that White finds extremely hard to undermine. Indeed, Black often bases his entire strategy around this control. The soundness of the Queen''s Gambit Declined has never been in question, and its supporters at the highest level include a long list of Grandmasters headed by Kasparov, Kramnik, Karpov ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Mind is the Ride - Jet McDonald

When Jet McDonald cycled four thousand miles to India and back, he didn’t want to write a straightforward account. He wanted to go on an imaginative journey. The age of the travelogue is over: today we need to travel inwardly to see the world with fresh eyes. Mind is the Ride is that journey, a pedal-powered antidote to the petrol-driven philosophies of the past.The book takes the reader on a physical and intellectual adventure from West to East using the components of the bike as a metaphor for philosophy, which is woven into the cyclist''s experience. Each chapter is based around a single component, and as Jet travels he adds new parts and new philosophies until the bike is ''built''; the ride to India is completed; and the relationship between mind, body and bicycle made apparent.

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The Complete Sous Vide Cookbook - Chris McDonald

Restaurant-quality food at home with the simple press of a button. What technique have restaurants been using for more than 30 years to get perfectly cooked food? Their secret: sous vide, a simple and foolproof technique that involves cooking at precise temperatures. Conventional methods can often result in under- or overcooked food, but with sous vide, it will always be done to tender perfection. Entertaining becomes effortless and your guests will be blown away by the sublime textures and flavors. You''ll be wondering if you''ve really been tasting food for your whole life. Critically acclaimed chef Chris McDonald has years of experience with using sous vide devices. He presents all his tips and techniques for preparing and cooking a variety of types of meat, poultry, fish, seafood, vegetables, eggs and desserts. More than 175 recipes highlight his experiences cooking in different parts of the world, such as Ribeye Steak with Chimichurri Sauce, Venison Loin with Savoy Cabbage and Chestnuts, Georgian Pork Shoulder Roast with Pomegranate Glaze, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Drunken Duck Ramen with Sous Vide Egg, Aloo Gobi, and Crème Brûlée. He also shares his wealth of knowledge about global ingredients, DIY butchery, food substitutions, selecting cuts of meat and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Progress - Samuel Miller McDonald

''A new understanding of our past'' Danny Dorling, author of Inequality and the 1%''A spirited skewering of the idea that things can only get better'' The Guardian________________________________Progress is power. But our modern story of progress is a very dangerous fiction. In the pursuit of progress, of growth and expansion, we have levelled cities, flattened mountains, charted the globe and ushered in a new geological epoch unique in our planet’s 4.5-billion-year history. The idea of progress has compelled societies toward exploration, invention, and grandiosity on one hand, and on the other, genocide, slavery, ecocide, and conquest: it is the root of our civilization’s success, as well as its looming demise.Geographer Samuel Miller McDonald offers a radical new perspective on the myth upon which the modern world is built, illuminating its blood-strewn lineage and suggesting an urgent alternative. He traces the history of how human societies broke from their pasts, broke from their environments, and broke from longstanding egalitarian values that sustained them, supplanting these with one imperative to rule all others: progress.If humanity is to have any chance of a future, then we must fundamentally change the way we think about one of our most basic political ideas. This landmark work ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Nalaď sa na radosť - Mary Catherine McDonald

Cítiť radosť v ťažkom období? Po prežití traumatickej udalosti? Keď sme po krk v problémoch? V hlave nám víria pochmúrne myšlienky, svet sa zdá bezfarebný, život bezútešný a pripadá nám, že nič iné ako temnota neexistuje. Keď je nám ťažko, máme tendenciu pozitívne pocity nevnímať, dokonca ich odmietať. Napriek tomu výskumy dokazujú, že postoje ako odolnosť, radosť, vďačnosť, nádej a ochota ísť ďalej aj po prežití traumatickej udalosti sú liečivé. No pokiaľ ide o využívanie týchto nástrojov v praxi, psychológia zúfalo zaostáva. Priekopníčkou v tejto oblasti je práve autorka knihy Nalaď sa na radosť. Uznávaná psychologička MaryCatherine McDonald vytvorila koncept zakorenený v neurobiológii pre všetkých, ktorí sa snažia na život nazerať s radosťou. Prichádza s návodom, ako v živote v akejkoľvek situácii nachádzať uhly pohľadu, ktoré temnotu nepopierajú, skôr z nej krok za krokom ukazujú cestu von. Pomáha identifikovať bariéry, ktoré nám v tom bránia, a definuje pozitívne emócie, ktoré k nám prichádzajú v najtemnejších chvíľach a tvoria samotný prazáklad psychickej odolnosti.

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God Is Not a White Man: And Other Revelations - Chine McDonald

What does it mean when God is presented as male? What does it mean when - from our internal assumptions to our shared cultural imaginings - God is presented as white? These are the urgent questions Chine McDonald asks in a searing look at her experience of being a Black woman in the white-majority space that is the UK church - a church that is being abandoned by Black women no longer able to grin and bear its casual racism, colonialist narratives and lack of urgency on issues of racial justice. Part memoir, part social and theological commentary, God Is Not a White Man is a must-read for anyone troubled by a culture that insists everyone is equal in God's sight, yet fails to confront white supremacy; a lament about the state of race and faith, and a clarion call for us all to do better.

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Riding the Waves - Jane McDonald

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''Everything is much easier in life when difficult situations are faced with humour and a smile. But, don''t get me wrong, that took years to realise. What a journey...''Whether performing in an arena, presenting a number one TV show or recording a top-ten album, Jane McDonald will never forget her Northern roots. Her down-to-earth Yorkshire charm is as much a part of her as her talent for singing, and here she is telling her remarkable story with characteristic wit and warmth, in her own words. A miner''s daughter from Wakefield, Jane was a shy child who struggled with anxiety, but she found the courage to overcome her fears and follow her passion for performing. Jane famously hit the big time overnight on TV show The Cruise twenty years ago, but here she talks for the first time about how she survived the dark legacy of that early success, and climbed right back up for a second bite of the cherry. It hasn''t all been plain sailing, but in Jane''s world tough times make the good times better, and her spirit, heart and humour sparkle from every page.

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Traitor of Redwinter - Ed McDonald

The second book in Ed McDonald''s Redwinter Chronicles, Traitor of Redwinter is full of deadly politics, ancient powers . . . and a young woman navigating a world in which no one is quite what they seem.Raine is a member of the Draoihn, a sect of powerful magic users who hold the realm together in precarious balance. But Raine has a secret. She can see the dead, and her forbidden magic could get her killed by the very people she counts as friends.As Raine works desperately to hide her gift, rebellious lords across the land threaten anarchy in the wake of the king''s failing health, and she is pulled into a web of treachery and deceit even the most powerful of magic users would struggle to navigate.Raine might be the one person who could hold back the impending chaos. For the lords are backed by dark powers they do not understand. If certain doom is to be avoided, Raine will need to embrace her terrible magic and discover how powerful she could truly become.What readers are saying about Traitor of Redwinter:''One of the best fantasy writers out there . . . some of the most creative worldbuilding, imaginative magic, and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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An Improbable Life - Trevor McDonald

Sir Trevor McDonald is an extraordinary man - and he has led an improbable life. Now in his 80th year, he is known and loved by people the world over for his humility, charm and natural ease. As a natural storyteller and communicator, he has few equals. In An Improbable Life, Sir Trevor recounts his personal experience of world events and interviews with globally famous - or notorious - figures. He has witnessed war and death and risked his own life to meet and talk with despots and liberators. We read about his first trip to South Africa, and obtaining the first British television interview with Nelson Mandela; his reflections on the Windrush generation; and experiencing Barack Obama''s momentous inauguration as President of the USA. We are also present at his dramatic meetings with Saddam Hussein (the first and only one by a British television correspondent) and Muammar Gaddafi.Engaging, intimate and moving, this is the life story of an exceptional journalist and broadcaster who over decades has expertly revealed to us history in the making.

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Web Security for Developers - Malcolm McDonald

Every website today is vulnerable to attack and a compromised website can ruin a company''s reputation. Web Security Basics for Developers covers everything a web developer needs to know about web security. Readers will learn who attackers are and what they have at their disposal, how the Internet and websites operate, and various ways websites get attacked. Author Malcolm McDonald explores common attacks like SQL injection and cross-site scripting, as well as common vulnerabilities like information leakage, offering real-world examples and code samples.

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Attack! - Neil McDonald

“To be passive... is fatal to the beginner or medium player – such players must be aggressive. He must attack, because only in that way can he develop his imagination, which is a very important thing.” This quote comes, perhaps surprisingly, from José Capablanca, a world champion far better known for his brilliant strategic and positional play than his attacking prowess. This emphasizes the fundamental importance of having a clear understanding of how to build up and execute an attack. Every chess player loves to attack. Directing one’s forces towards the enemy king, probing to create weaknesses and ultimately crashing through with a brilliant sacrifice is always a thrilling experience. However, attacking play must always be based on sound principles and carried out in a forceful and logical manner. This is not always a straightforward task. In this book, the highly experienced author and grandmaster Neil McDonald guides the reader through all the complexities of attacking play. Topics include: * Attacking a king trapped in the centre.* Exploiting weaknesses to develop an attack.* Preventing reinforcements from rescuing the king.

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Pressure Play - Neil McDonald

Having you ever been tortured at the chessboard? If so, then you have probably been a victim of pressure play.Elite players are brilliant exponents of pressure play. In situations where they have either a tiny advantage or no advantage at all they are highly adept at constantly setting problems for their unfortunate opponents. The position on the board may appear lifeless but they can probe and find plans and regroupings that will constantly ask their opponents difficult questions. These can be countered only by continual alert and accurate defence and we all know how difficult and wearing that can be.The arch exponent of pressure play is world champion Magnus Carlsen. Carlsen is superb in this area of the game and consistently defeats world class opposition from simplified positions where he has no advantage whatsoever. How does he do it?In this book, the highly experienced author and coach Neil McDonald analyses the finest examples of pressure play. In doing so he teases out the fundamental concepts that enable players like Carlsen to torture their opponents mercilessly.Paralyse the enemy pieces.Target the weakest squares on the board.Increase and exploit a space advantage.

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