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Scandinavians - Robert Ferguson
The Scandinavians are regarded as Europe''s most tolerant and peace-loving people. So how was it that one of the worst acts of political terror ever witnessed on this continent was committed by a Norwegian - against his fellow countrymen? Scandinavia is the epitome of cool: we fill our homes with cheap but stylish Nordic furniture; we envy their health-giving outdoor lifestyle; we glut ourselves on their crime fiction; even their strangely attractive melancholia seems to express a stoic, common-sensical acceptance of life''s many vicissitudes. But how valid is this outsider''s view of Scandinavia, and how accurate our picture of life in Scandinavia today? Robert Ferguson digs down through two millennia of history to tell stories of extraordinary events, people and objects - from Norwegian Death Metal to Vidkun Quisling, from Agnetha Fältskog to Greta Garbo, from Lurpak butter to the Old Norse rune stones - that richly illuminate our understanding of modern Scandinavia, its society, politics, culture and temperament.
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Norway's War - Robert Ferguson
In the early morning of 9 April 1940, a fleet of German battleships entered the Oslofjord.Norwegian artillery delayed them long enough for King Haakon VII and his cabinet to escape to England, but there was no stopping the Nazi Blitzkrieg. Norway stood on the cusp of a traumatic five-year occupation whose aftershocks would continue to trouble its national consciousness long after the defeated Germans departed in May 1945.Robert Ferguson tells the extraordinary – and relatively little-known – story of the occupation and its judicial aftermath. He focuses in particular on German attempts to use a Norwegian Nazi administration under Vidkun Quisling to impose a National Socialist revolution on the country, and on the many brave and ingenious ways in which the Norwegians resisted.Ferguson describes the occupation in all its aspects – from Nazi terror to non-violent resistance, from censorship to sabotage – via a series of heterogeneous but interlinked narratives. Key players in the occupation and its wider story – including the pitiless Reichskommissar Josef Terboven, the Norwegian crime writer-turned-SS-strongman Jonas Lie, the principled Lutheran bishop Eivind Berggrav and the enigmatic double agent Gunnar Waaler – are drawn in memorably vivid colours.A riveting account of the Second World War’s forgotten ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Knights Templar and Scotland - Robert Ferguson
Places and books like Rosslyn Chapel and The Da Vinci Code have focused attention on Scotland’s Knights Templar. Who they were and what they did has been touched upon, but never properly explored until now. They were close advisors to Scotland’s early kings; they were major property owners and respected landlords in a harsh and unforgiving time; and they were secretive and arrogant. But did they really flee from France to Scotland just prior to their arrest in 1307? Did they fight with Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn in 1314? And how did the Templars continue on after Bannockburn?In The Knights Templar and Scotland Robert Ferguson intertwines Templar and Scottish history, from the foundation of the order in the early twelfth century right up to the present day. Including a comparison of the arrest of the Templars in France with the Templar Inquisition at Holyrood, and an examination of the part they played at Bannockburn, this is an essential book for anyone with an interest in the history of the Knights Templar.
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Life lessons from Kierkegaard - Robert Ferguson
The School of Life offers radical ways to help us raid the treasure trove of human knowledge'' Independent on Sunday Soren Kierkegaard was a Danish philosopher, theologian, literary stylist and social critic. Born in 1813 in Copenhagen, his philosophical work addressed living as a single individual and the importance of personal choice. A famously fierce critic of the idealist thinkers of his time, he is regarded as the first existentialist philosopher. Here you will find insights from his greatest works. The Life Lessons series from The School of Life takes a great thinker and highlights those ideas most relevant to ordinary, everyday dilemmas. These books emphasize ways in which wise voices from the past have urgently important and inspiring things to tell us. ''thoroughly welcoming and approachable ... [Robert Ferguson] communicates strongly his enthusiams, indeed his love, for this Manichean of the north, and writes of him beautifully ... If the six books in the Life Lessons series can teach even a few readers to pay passionate heed to the world - to notice things - they will have been an unquestionable success'' John Banville, Prospect ''there is a good deal to be learned from these little primers'' Observer
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Ferguson TE-20 Tractor - Pat Ware
In 1917 Harry Ferguson developed a method of attaching a wheel-less plough to a tractor to reduce the dangers of the machine overturning. By 1925 the plough was in production in the USA and Ferguson set about developing equipment that would effectively integrate the implement and the tractor.Ferguson teamed up with David Brown to produce the Ferguson-Brown Type A but sales did not meet Harry''s expectations. Following a demonstration of the Ferguson-Brown tractor to Henry Ford, agreement was reached with the Ford Motor Company in the USA to build an improved version of the tractor there. It was launched in 1939 as the Ford-Ferguson 9N. When Ford terminated this arrangement Ferguson entered an agreement with the Standard Motor Company to bring production of what was now described as the Ferguson TE-20, to Britain. The first were built in 1946 and over the next ten years more than 793,000 examples were produced in Britain, France and the USA. With its revolutionary three-point hydraulic linkage, Ferguson had always seen his tractor as part of a complete farming system and by the time the TE-20 was superseded by the FE-35 in 1956, there were more than 100 Ferguson implements designed specifically to couple ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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ALEX FERGUSON: My Autobiography - Alex Ferguson
*The Million Copy Bestseller*Sir Alex Ferguson''s reflects on his remarkable managerial career where he embraced unprecedented European success for Aberdeen and 26 triumphant seasons with Manchester United. What readers are saying about Alex Ferguson''s My Autobiography''The greatest manager of a generation.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''No matter the team you support, this is a must read.'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Incredible'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I couldn''t put it down'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐__________For over two decades Sir Alex Ferguson dominated the Premier League, overseeing a sustained and unparalleled period of success with Manchester United. He was a visionary, able to move with the times and build title-winning teams both on and off the pitch. He was a man-manager of phenomenal skill, and increasingly he had to deal with global stars. His relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo, for instance, was excellent and David Beckham has described Sir Alex as a father figure.In his bestselling autobiography, Sir Alex reflects on the highlights of his extraordinary career and reveals his remarkable story, from his very early days in the tough shipyard areas of Govan to winning the Champions league in Moscow in 2008. Revised and updated, this edition offers reflections on events at Manchester United since his retirement and offers fresh insights and details on his final years ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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BIG DUNC - Duncan Ferguson
*THE NUMBER 1 BESTSELLER**PERFECT FOR FOOTBALL FANS & EVERTON FC SUPPORTERS*They don't make footballers - and football autobiographies - like this anymore. The brutally honest, riotously entertaining story of the much-loved Everton legend and iconic Premier League bad boy. 'A hell of a read. I couldn't recommend it more. Powerful' Gary Lineker‘Pure charisma’ The Times‘The honesty is unrestrained … there is humour … there is much to amuse … He has been through the storm and lived to tell the tales’ Daily Mail 'Funny, sad, regretful, optimistic. Duncan Ferguson - scarred, but warm, charismatic and brutally honest… Big Dunc is terrific’ Tom English, BBC‘He’s real’ Roy Keane'A legend' Carlo Ancelotti‘One of life's good guys. Kind and generous. As you can imagine, I'd much rather him be a teammate than be an opponent ' Alan Shearer____________________________________________________________________ Praised by Wayne Rooney and Sir Alex Ferguson as one of the greatest and most passionate players to ever play the game, Duncan Ferguson, or Big Dunc as he is known, is larger than life in every sense. Measuring a towering 6 feet 4 inches in height, from the moment the striker emerged in British football in the 1990s, he was front and back page ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Massey Ferguson Tractors - Jonathan Whitlam
Massey Ferguson Tractors takes up the story of Massey Ferguson tractors from 1957, after the merger of Massey-Harris and Ferguson, when the red-and-grey colour scheme was used for the first time. The author describes the early models that were to establish Massey FergusonÂ’s reputation for rugged reliability and adaptability: the 35 and 65 models of the 1960s led to the larger 1100, 1085 and 1155 models, while, in the 1970s and 1980s, greater demands for comfort saw the arrival of the 500 and 600 series. Overall, the range performs all tasks, from the basic and popular to what is needed by the tractor powerhouses of modern industrial farming. Moreover, with all the latest developments included, Massey Ferguson Tractors brings the reader completely up to date, as well as offering a look at what the future might bring.With a wide range of modern photography covering both preserved and working examples, this is a fresh and comprehensive view of the one of the agricultural worldÂ’s most popular manufacturers of tractors, considering the tractors in relation to the time in which they were built as well as by the standards of today.
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The Cash Nexus - Niall Ferguson
Modern history shows that a nation''s success largely depends on the way it manages its money. But where do money and politics meet? From 1700 to the present day, Niall Ferguson offers a bold and original analysis of the evolution of today''s economic and political landscape. Far from being driven by the profit motive alone, our recent history, as Ferguson makes brilliantly clear, has also been made by potent and often conflicting human impulses - sex, violence and the desire for power. In this dazzling, powerful and controversial explanation of modern world history and the fundamental force that lurks behind it all, Niall Ferguson answers the big questions about finance and its crucial place in bringing happiness and despair, warfare and welfare, boom and crash to nations buffeted by the onward march of history. ''A marvellous combination of persuasion and provocation ... The Cash Nexus has enough ideas for a dozen books'' Martin Daunton, History Today ''The Cash Nexus is ... packed with intriguing arguments and controversial propositions ... [an] outstanding book'' Frank McLynn, Independent ''Ferguson is one of the most technically accomplished historians writing today ... The Cash Nexus offers an important corrective to the naïve story of economic ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Massey Ferguson 100 Series in Detail - Michael Thorne
Following his well-received books in this ‘In Detail’ series on the Ferguson TE20 and the Massey Ferguson 35 & 65 models, author Michael Thorne turns his attention to the outstandingly successful and well-loved 100 Series of tractors. Of the 100 range, the most popular was and remains the 135. Half a million 135s were built at Massey Ferguson’s factory in Coventry alone, with production overseas on top of this figure. Another big success was the larger, more powerful 165, with nearly 200,000 sold. This model, like the 135, is among the most popular and sought-after classic tractors today, although many 135s and 165s are still in active use around the world, in spite of their age. The 100 range included a great number of other models, and in addition to the 135 and 165, which are given in-depth treatment here, important models described in detail are the 130, 148 Super-Spec, 168, 175, 185 and 188 Super-Spec. There is an extensive chapter on the implements available for the range, and another on conversions. Featuring 290 illustrations including detailed specially-commissioned colour photography of outstanding examples of 100 Series tractors, Massey Ferguson 100 Series In Detail offers an unrivaled store of knowledge for ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Aberrations in Black - Roderick A. Ferguson
A hard-hitting look at the regulation of sexual difference and its role in circumscribing African American culture The sociology of race relations in America typically describes an intersection of poverty, race, and economic discrimination. But what is missing from the picture-sexual difference-can be as instructive as what is present. In this ambitious work, Roderick A. Ferguson reveals how the discourses of sexuality are used to articulate theories of racial difference in the field of sociology. He shows how canonical sociology-Gunnar Myrdal, Ernest Burgess, Robert Park, Daniel Patrick Moynihan, and William Julius Wilson-has measured African Americans’s unsuitability for a liberal capitalist order in terms of their adherence to the norms of a heterosexual and patriarchal nuclear family model. In short, to the extent that African Americans’s culture and behavior deviated from those norms, they would not achieve economic and racial equality. Aberrations in Black tells the story of canonical sociology’s regulation of sexual difference as part of its general regulation of African American culture. Ferguson places this story within other stories-the narrative of capital’s emergence and development, the histories of Marxism and revolutionary nationalism, and the novels that depict the gendered and sexual idiosyncrasies of African American culture-works by Richard Wright, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Fake Mate - Lana Ferguson
''Addictive, epically smutty and the breath of fresh air the romance genre didn''t know it needed'' ELENA ARMAS, New York Times bestselling author Two wolf shifters agree to be fake mates but unexpectedly find something real in this steamy paranormal romantic comedy by Lana Ferguson, perfect for fans of Rosie Danan Fake mate . . . or perfect date?Mackenzie hasn''t had a successful date in months. She''s only a year out of residency, and her grandmother''s obsession with finding the perfect mate threatens to drive her barking mad, so it should be a small thing when she lies about meeting someone . . . until she blurts out the name of the last man she would ever date: Noah ''The Big Bad Wolf of Denver General'' Taylor. Noah, interventional cardiologist and all-round grump, has spent his entire life hiding what he is - an unmated alpha. But when an anonymous tip brings everything to light, he''s left with two choices: come clean to the board and risk his career or find himself a mate. So, when the chatty, overly friendly ER doctor asks him to be her fake boyfriend the same day he''s called to meet the board, it must ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Empire - Niall Ferguson
Niall Ferguson''s acclaimed bestseller on the highs and lows of Britain''s empireOnce vast swathes of the globe were coloured imperial red and Britannia ruled not just the waves, but the prairies of America, the plains of Asia, the jungles of Africa and the deserts of Arabia. Just how did a small, rainy island in the North Atlantic achieve all this? And why did the empire on which the sun literally never set finally decline and fall? Niall Ferguson''s acclaimed Empire brilliantly unfolds the imperial story in all its splendours and its miseries, showing how a gang of buccaneers and gold-diggers planted the seed of the biggest empire in all history - and set the world on the road to modernity.''The most brilliant British historian of his generation ... Ferguson examines the roles of "pirates, planters, missionaries, mandarins, bankers and bankrupts" in the creation of history''s largest empire ... he writes with splendid panache ... and a seemingly effortless, debonair wit'' Andrew Roberts ''Dazzling ... wonderfully readable'' New York Review of Books''A remarkably readable précis of the whole British imperial story - triumphs, deceits, decencies, kindnesses, cruelties and all'' Jan Morris ''Empire is a pleasure to read and brims with insights ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Great Degeneration - Niall Ferguson
The decline of the West is something that has long been prophesied. Symptoms of decline are all around us today: slowing growth, crushing debts, ageing populations. But what exactly is amiss with Western civilization? The answer, Niall Ferguson argues, is that the institutions that were once the four pillars of Western society - representative government, the free market, the rule of law and civil society - are degenerating. The Great Degeneration is a powerful indictment of an era of negligence and complacency. To stop us frittering away the institutional inheritance of centuries, Ferguson warns, will take heroic leadership and radical reform. ''A refreshing perspective on the economic decline of advanced countries and the origins of the crisis'' Samuel Brittan, Financial Times ''He writes with splendid panache and a seemingly effortless, debonair wit'' The Times ''One of the most incisive writers of history, politics and economics today'' Sunday Telegraph ''Niall Ferguson has transformed the intellectual landscape'' Economist
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The Pity of War - Niall Ferguson
The First World War killed around eight million men and bled Europe dry. In this provocative book Niall Ferguson asks: was the sacrifice worth it? Was it all really an inevitable cataclysm and were the Germans a genuine threat? Was the war, as is often asserted, greeted with popular enthusiasm? Why did men keep on fighting when conditions were so wretched? Was there in fact a death wish abroad, driving soldiers to their own destruction? The war, he argues, was a disaster - but not for the reasons we think. Far worse than a tragedy, it was the greatest error of modern history.''The most challenging and provocative analysis of the First World War to date'' Ian Kershaw ''Must take a permanent place at the top of the War''s historiography. It is one of the very few books whose own scale matches that of the events it describes'' Alan Clark, Daily Telegraph''Possibly the most important book to appear in years both on the origins of the First World War ... Ferguson can confidently claim to have inherited A. J. P. Taylor''s mantle'' Paul Kennedy, New York Review of Books''At one massive stroke, Niall Ferguson has transformed the intellectual landscape'' Economist
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In Search of Duncan Ferguson - Alan Pattullo
He was one of the hardest, most controversial footballers of his generation: the £20million man who became the first professional player to go to jail for an offence committed on the field of play. He was the fans’ hero who disappeared. Duncan Ferguson was an old-fashioned Scottish centre-forward who went from a boarding house in Dundee to the marble staircase of Rangers in a record-breaking transfer. His £4m move from Dundee United to Ibrox made him British football’s most expensive native player. But he would also become one of the most notorious footballers in the land. Sent to prison after head-butting an opponent during a Scottish Premier Division match between Rangers and Raith Rovers, Ferguson made history all over again. He served half of a three-month sentence in Glasgow’s infamous Barlinnie Prison. A twelve-match ban from the Scottish Football Association was later overturned following a long appeal process. Bruised by the experience, he turned his back on Scotland’s national team and the media. Ferguson reaped the riches of the Sky era. He was a folk hero at Everton, where he spent ten years either side of an injury-hit spell at Newcastle United. Although the game made him a millionaire, he ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Sir Alex Ferguson Fifty Defining Fixtures - Iain McCartney
SIR ALEX FERGUSON is one of the most admired and respected managers in the history of the beautiful game. Sir Alex Ferguson: Fifty Defining Fixtures presents a completely new perspective on the longest-serving manager of Manchester United. Covering his complete career as a player and a manager, this book highlights the games that projected the boy from the Glasgow district of Govan to the worldwide phenomenon that was Manchester United. From his Scottish Football League debut with the amateurs of Queens Park at Stranraer to his final game as manager of Manchester United at West Bromwich Albion, this fascinating book recaptures the many highs, and also a few lows, of a memorable and trophy-strewn career. It is the Sir Alex Ferguson story with a difference: fifty fixtures that defined the career of an ordinary footballer, who went on to become the most successful British manager ever.
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Siku Farmer Traktor Massey Ferguson s předním nakladačem 1:50
Siku Farmer Traktor Massey Ferguson s předním nakladačem Červený traktor Fendt Massey Ferguson čeká na děti, které mají zájem poznat vozy a příslušenství zemědělské techniky. Kvalitní propracování modelu v měřítku 1:50 je zajištěno renomovaným německým výrobcem Siku. Přednosti: vyrobeno ze zinku neobsahují změkčující PVC náplně splňují přísné evropské směrnice kvality a nezávadnosti Funkčnost: pohyblivá lžíce Seznamte děti s precizním modelem značky Siku! Vhodné pro děti od 3 let Materiál: plast, kov Rozměry: 11,5 x 19,5 x 6,6 cm
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Siku Blister Massey Ferguson s předním nakladačem
Siku Blister Massey Ferguson s předním nakladačem Traktor značky MAssey-Ferguson čeká na děti, které mají zájem poznat vozy zemědělské techniky. Kvalitní propracování modelu v měřítku 1:87 je zajištěno renomovaným německým výrobcem Siku. Přednosti: vyrobeno ze zinku neobsahují změkčující PVC náplně splňují přísné evropské směrnice kvality a nezávadnosti Funkčnost: přední lžíce je pohyblivá lžíce je vybavena klopným ramenem Seznamte své děti s precizním modelem značky Siku! Vhodné pro děti od 3 let Měřítko: 1:87 Materiál: kov, plast Rozměr traktoru: 8,5 x 3,4 x 4 cm Rozměr balení: 9,7 x 3,9 x 7,8 cm
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Alex Ferguson Můj příběh
Audiokniha na CD - autor Alex Ferguson, čte Ladislav Frej Ještě v dobách své hráčské kariéry přestoupil Ferguson (*1941) do Glasgow Rangers za tehdy nevídaných 65 000 liber. V roce 1974 již začal pracovat v managementu. Od roku 1986, kdy se stal trenérem Manchesteru United, získal s tímto týmem 38 trofejí (z toho 13 titulů za vítězství v lize). Díky tomu zde vydržel neuvěřitelných 26 let. V roce 1999 byl povýšen do šlechtického stavu. V roce 2013 se rozloučil s trenérskou kariérou opět titulem, ovšem pro "Man UTD" bude pracovat i nadále. Toto je jeho oficiální autobiografie, kde shrnuje svou úspěšnou kariéru a vzpomíná kromě jiného na hráče, které si do mužstva vybral a jimž pomohl k přestupům za nevídané částky (Ronaldo, Beckham, Rooney a mnoho dalších). Samozřejmě se nevyhýbá ani hodnocení svých rivalů mezi trenéry. Jeho jasný, srozumitelný a vtipný text vás určitě dostane. Čte Ladislav Frej
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Věž a náměstí - Niall Ferguson
Britský historik Niall Ferguson, autor řady vysoce oceňovaných publikací (naposledy např. Civilizace), ve své nové práci analyzuje podoby mocenského vlivu. Jednu - vertilkální, hierarchickou - charakterizuje metafora věže; druhou - horizontální, založenou na síti vztahů - zase obraz náměstí. Autor zkoumá jejich historický vývoj i koexistenci. V historických knihách je patrnější ona vertikální struktura, na jejímž vrcholu stáli králové a papežové, ale to neznamená, že by horizontální sítě společenských vztahů byly záležitostí moderní doby, ve které jako by komunikace po Facebooku hrála větší roli než politické uspořádání. Ferguson ukazuje podobu společenských sítí v minulých dobách a v jejich rozvoji a úpadku nachází varovné signály pro sítě novodobé, protože sítě byly vždy náchylné k uzavírání, přenášení negativních signálů či výpadkům.
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Doom: The Politics of Catastrophe - Niall Ferguson
A compelling history of catastrophes and their consequences, from 'the most brilliant British historian of his generation' (The Times)Disasters are inherently hard to predict. But when catastrophe strikes, we ought to be better prepared than the Romans were when Vesuvius erupted or medieval Italians when the Black Death struck. We have science on our side, after all. Yet the responses of many developed countries to a new pathogen from China were badly bungled. Why?While populist rulers certainly performed poorly in the face of the pandemic, Niall Ferguson argues that more profound pathologies were at work - pathologies already visible in our responses to earlier disasters.Drawing from multiple disciplines, including economics and network science, Doom: The Politics of Catastrophe offers not just a history but a general theory of disaster. As Ferguson shows, governments must learn to become less bureaucratic if we are to avoid the impending doom of irreversible decline.
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Kissinger - Niall Ferguson
''Riveting ... this will be his masterpiece'' - Andrew Roberts, The New York Times''For big, bold and compelling, it is impossible to ignore Kissinger'' - John Bew, New Statesman, Books of the Year ''This is a superb history of the modern world as well as a biography of Kissinger ... a tour de force'' William Shawcross, The TimesNo American statesman has been as revered and as reviled as Henry Kissinger. Hailed by some as the "indispensable man", whose advice has been sought by every president from John F. Kennedy to George W. Bush, Kissinger has also attracted immense hostility from critics who have cast him as an amoral Machiavellian - the ultimate cold-blooded "realist".In this remarkable new book, the first of two volumes, Niall Ferguson has created an extraordinary panorama of Kissinger''s world, and a paradigm-shifting reappraisal of the man. Only through knowledge of Kissinger''s early life (as a Jew in Hitler''s Germany, a poor immigrant in New York, a GI at the Battle of the Bulge, an interrogator of Nazis, and a student of history at Harvard) can we understand his debt to the philosophy of idealism.And only by tracing his rise, fall and revival as an adviser to ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Hokkaido Highway Blues - Will Ferguson
Abridged editionIt had never been done before. Not in 4000 years of Japanese recorded history had anyone followed the Cherry Blossom Front from one end of the country to the other. Nor had anyone hitchhiked the length of Japan. But, heady on sakura and sake, Will Ferguson bet he could do both.The resulting travelogue is one of the funniest and most illuminating books ever written about Japan. And, as Ferguson learns, it illustrates that to travel is better than to arrive.
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Swell - Maria Ferguson
‘There is an honesty that is both heart-breaking and more hopeful than anything else I''ve read on this subject. She makes me weep and wonder in equal measure’ Hollie McNishEloquent and uncompromising, Swell explores the triumphs and hardships of the journey to new motherhood – through pregnancy, miscarriage, birth and beyond In the consultation room I stared at the purple flowers in their purple vase and imagined my insides: an ocean, a cave, a storm. Maria Ferguson’s second poetry collection is a raw and powerful documentation of one woman’s experience of becoming a mother. Against a backdrop of the sounds and sensations of daily life, Ferguson observes her body changing and charts a course through loss and wilting house plants, towards recovery, empowerment and renewal.Tender, direct and winningly witty, Swell navigates the complexities of family and domesticity, exploring the contending weight and levity felt in this thrillingly unfamiliar new chapter. Ferguson is a poet as alert to the absurd as to the shattering, and these are large-hearted poems, full of life and thought. Together, they invite the reader to join them in a search for self-acceptance, for freedom from shame, and for a path to stability in increasingly uncertain times.
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Virtual History - Niall Ferguson
Edited by Niall Ferguson, Virtual History applies ''counterfactual'' arguments to decisive moments in modern history.What if Britain had stayed out of the First World War?What if Germany had invaded Britain in 1940?What if Nazi Germany had defeated the Soviet Union?How would England look if there had been no Cromwell?What if there had been no American Revolution?And what if John F. Kennedy had lived?In this acclaimed book, leading historians from Andrew Roberts to Michael Burleigh challenge the complacency of traditional accounts, exploring what might have been if nine of the most decisive moments in modern history had never happened.''Quite brilliant, inspiring for the layman and an enviable tour de force for the informed reader ... A wonderful book ... lucid, exciting and easy to read'' - Literary Review''Ferguson constructs an entire scenario starting with Charles I''s defeat of the Covenanters, running through three revolutions that did not happen and climaxing with the collapse of the West, ruled by an Anglo-American empire, in the face of a mighty transcontinental, tsarist Russian imperium ... A welcome, optimistic assault on an intellectual heresy'' - Sunday Times''A talented and imaginative team who tackle with counterfactual verve a series of turning points'' - Daily Telegraph
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Civilization - Niall Ferguson
Winner of the Estoril Global Issues Distinguished Book Prize 2013In 1412, Europe was a miserable backwater ravaged by plague, bad sanitation and incessant war, while the Orient was home to dazzling civilizations. Yet, somehow, the West came to dominate the Rest for most of the next half millennium.In this vital, brilliant book, Niall Ferguson reveals the six ''killer applications'' that the Rest lacked: competition, science, property rights, medicine, consumerism and the work ethic. And he asks: do we still have these winning tools? Or is this the end of Western ascendancy?''Brilliantly written, full of wit and virtuosity, stuffed with memorable lines and gorgeous bits of information. A great read'' The Times''A dazzling history of Western ideas ... epic'' Economist''Vivid and fascinating'' Daily Telegraph''Superb ... brings history alive ... dazzling'' Independent''This is sharp. It feels urgent. Ferguson ... twists his knife with great literary brio'' Andrew Marr, Financial Times
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The House of Rothschild - Niall Ferguson
This second volume of Niall Ferguson''s acclaimed, landmark history of the legendary Rothschild banking dynasty concludes his myth-breaking portrait of one of the most powerful and fascinating families of modern times. With all the depth, clarity and drama with which he traced the Rothschild''s ascent, Ferguson shows how their power waned as conflicts from Crimea to the Second World War repeatedly threatened the stability of their worldwide empire, and how their failure to establish themselves successfully in the United States would prove fateful. At once a classic family saga and a major work of economic, social and political history, this is the definitive biography of some of the most powerful financiers of recent times.
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The Perfect Rom-Com - Melissa Ferguson
"Melissa Ferguson delivers yet another sparkling, laugh-out-loud romance!" --RaeAnne Thayne, New York Times bestselling authorShe’s written dozens of smash-hit romance novels. Too bad no one knows it.Aspiring author Bryony Page attends her first writers conference bursting with optimism and ready to sell her manuscript with long-shot dreams of raising awareness for The Bridge, her grandmother’s financially struggling organization where she teaches ESL full-time. But after a disastrous pitch session, she stumbles into correcting another author’s work in a last-ditch attempt to make a good impression with the agent. And she, as it turns out, is spot on.No one is more surprised than Bryony when the agent offers her the opportunity to be a ghostwriter for Amelia Benedict, popular rom-com novelist. Bryony agrees on one condition: she’ll write books for this vain, demanding woman just as long as Jack Sterling, literary agent of the legendary Foundry Literary Agency, works to sell her own book too.What nobody predicted, however, was that Bryony’s books would turn Amelia Benedict into the Amelia Benedict, household name and bestselling author with millions of copies sold around the world.And just like that, the Foundry Agency can’t let her go.But on a personal note, Jack is realizing he ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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A I Only Read Murder - Will Ferguson, Ian Ferguson
NATIONAL BESTSELLER“Wickedly funny and full of surprising twists.” – Mark Leiren-Young, winner of the Leacock Medal for HumourA once-beloved television sleuth finds herself far from Hollywood and witness to a murder during a small-town theatre production—and is convinced it’s up to her to solve the case.Introducing a new comedic crime series from the bestselling Ferguson brothers, for fans of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club, Alexander McCall Smith’s 44 Scotland Street series and Schitt’s Creek Miranda Abbott, once known for the crime-solving, karate-chopping church pastor she played on network television, has hit hard times. Turned down for a role on a cable reality show, Miranda is facing ruin when a mysterious postcard arrives, summoning her to Happy Rock, a small town in the Pacific Northwest. But when she gets there, nothing is what she expected.In dire straits, she signs up for an amateur production at the Happy Rock Little Theatre, competing against the local real estate agent for the lead role. On opening night, one of the actors is murdered, live, in front of the audience. But out of 100 witnesses, no one actually saw what happened. Now everyone is under a cloud of suspicion, including the sardonic town doctor, ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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The Mating Game - Lana Ferguson
''Lana is the undisputed queen of anything Omegaverse! She writes the best sex scenes and her stories never fail to make me laugh! Lana has mastered the art of the spicy romcom, and The Mating Game is another homerun from her!'' Ali Hazelwood, No. 1 New York Times bestselling authorTwo wolf shifters reluctant to love discover there''s no fighting the call of the wild in this steamy romance by USA Today bestselling author Lana Ferguson.Contractor Tess Covington has spent her entire life as a regular non-shifter human, so after she lands in the Denver ER with flu-like symptoms, it comes as a complete shock to be told that, no, she''s not sick - she''s actually a late-presenting omega wolf shifter. With her family in dire financial straits and a contract for her own television show on the line, she can''t afford not to complete the renovation job she came for. And given that her newly emerged wolf is in danger of going into heat, she''ll just have to do her best to follow the doctor''s advice to keep away from alpha shifters.Alpha wolf Hunter Barrett has spent most of his adult life living by a routine, and a big part ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Thirty Second Theology - Sinclair B. Ferguson
Uncover the Life-Changing Truths of Christianity, One Quick Read at a TimeAre you ready to dive deep into your faith? 30 Second Theology is the guidebook you've been waiting for. This game-changing book breaks down the essentials of Christianity into bite-sized insights that will challenge your thinking and inspire your soul. World-renowned theologian Sinclair Ferguson tackles the big questions with wisdom and clarity, exploring topics like:The nature of God, Jesus, and the BibleEmbarking on the Christian journey and growing in faithPutting your beliefs into practice at school, home, and churchSharing your faith with others and making an impactLiving in light of eternity and the incredible hope of heavenWith short, engaging chapters that pack a punch, 30 Second Theology makes building a strong foundation in your faith both accessible and exciting. Ferguson's down-to-earth approach will resonate with you, no matter where you're at in your walk with God. Whether you're just starting to explore Christianity or you're ready to take your faith to the next level, this book is your ultimate guide. Get ready to uncover the timeless truths that will fuel your relationship with God and transform your life, one quick read at a time. Dive into 30 Second Theology ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Signs and Symbols in Christian Art - George Ferguson
First published in 1954 and having gone through several editions, this comprehensive book remains the authoritative source in the study of symbols in Christian art. This paperback edition includes all of the three hundred fifty illustrations from the original edition, as well as the complete and unabridged text, revealing . the symbolism inherent in representations of religious personages, the Earth and Sky, animals, birds, insects, and flowers. In addition to adiscussion of objects treated symbolically in Christian art, George Ferguson explores Old Testament characters and events and their symbolic representation in art. In addition to a discussion of objectstreated symbolically in Christian art, George Ferguson explores Old Testament characters and events and their symbolic representation in art.
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How to Think Like Sir Alex Ferguson - Damian Hughes
"An insightful and interesting book packed with leadership ideas" - Stuart LancasterConsider the question - why does anyone buy sports books, or books about or by sports stars? For sure there is a souvenir and nostalgia element. But people also buy sports books to see if our heroes give any clues to the magic ingredient that has made them so successful. We read them to see what we can learn about their lives, particularly in the hard times, and how they triumphed over adversity. In the first in the new series from Aurum Sports sports psychologist Damian Hughes, who has worked with Manchester United, lifts the lid on what made Sir Alex Ferguson the most successful football manager Great Britain has ever produced. He will give the reader an understanding of what Ferguson did to get the best out of his players, and how we can learn from him and apply these lessons to our professional and personal lives.
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Bruder 02045 Traktor Massey Ferguson+červený vůz
Traktor Massey Ferguson 7480 je jako klasický zemědělský stroj připraven pro kluky od 3 let, kteří se chtějí seznámit s možnostmi tohoto typu traktoru. Německá firma Bruder propracovává svoje výrobky do detailů. Traktor má otevírací dveře a také kapotu motoru. K traktoru se dá připojit množství příslušenství jako jsou valníky nebo nakladače. Je možné ho ovládat pomocí prodloužené tyče řízení. Ta vede přes posuvnou střechu. Funkčnost a přednosti: řiditelná off-road náprava přední závaží lze odebrat otevíratelná kapota motoru při sklápění automatické otevření zadního čela Vyberte dětem jeden z traktorů Bruder! Vhodné pro děti od 3 let Materiál: plast Rozměry: 67,5 x 16,5 x 17,5 cm Měřítko: 1 : 16 Země původu: Německo
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Siku Farmer Traktor Massey Ferguson s přívěsem 1:87
Červený traktor Massey Ferguson s přívěsem čeká na děti, které mají zájem poznat vozy a příslušenství zemědělské techniky. Kvalitní propracování modelu v měřítku 1:87 je zajištěno renomovaným německým výrobcem Siku. Přednosti: splňuje přísné evropské směrnice kvality a nezávadnosti Funkčnost: pogumovaný materiál pneumatiky zajišťuje dobrý kontakt s podkladem zadní spojka traktoru je vhodná pro připojení kompatibilních zařízení Seznamte děti s precizním modelem značky Siku! Vhodné pro děti od 3 let Materiál: plast, kov Rozměr: 7,5 x 22,6 x 5,4 cm
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Bruder 03046 Traktor Massey Ferguson 7624
Červený traktor Massey Ferguson 7624 je jedním z detailně zpracovaných modelů v měřítku 1 : 16. Kluci mohou traktor ovládat pomocí volantu či prodlouženého volantu. Stačí když ho zasunou skrze střešní otvor a mohou traktor ovládat snadněji. K traktoru mohou také připojit další příslušenství, které obohacuje jeho funkce. Traktor je kombinovatelný s figurkami Bworld. Funkčnost a skladba traktoru: kapota motoru a dveře lze otevřít odnímatelné přední závaží přední řiditelná off-road náprava výškově nastavitelné tažné zařízení Kupte chlapcům klasický zemědělský stroj! Vhodné pro děti od 3 let Měřítko: 1 : 16 Materiál: plast Rozměry: 34,5 x 17,5 x 19,8 cm Země původu: Německo
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Falk Odstrkovadlo traktor Massey Ferguson červené, volant a valník
Červené odrážedlo v podobě traktoru Massey Ferguson se širokými koly, zajišťuje co nejlepší stabilitu pro malé jezdce od jednoho roku. Tak jako ostatní odrážedla je i odrážedlo značky Falk výborným tréninkem pro rovnováhu dětí před nasednutím na první šlapací kolo. V balení jsou dvě sady samolepek na přední masku, můžete si vybrat polepky dle vlastní nálady. Přednosti: vysoce kvalitní a odolný plast vede děti k aktivnímu pohybu nosnost dle požadavků evropských norem Skladba: traktor s pohodlným sedadlem, volantem, klaksonem připojitelný valník, lopatka, hrabičky Vyberte dětem odstrkovadlo značky Falk! Vhodné pro děti od 12 měsíců Materiál: plast Nosnost: do 50 kg Rozměry: 91 x 34 x 37 cm Rozměry balení: 31 x 29 x 56 cm Země původu: Francie
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Siku Farmer - Traktor Massey Ferguson s přívěsem (4006874018444)
Kovový model - vhodné od 3 let SIKU je výrobce známý svou kvalitou a precizními modely takřka všeho kolem nás. Za svou mnohaletou historii si vydobyl přední místo na trhu a tuto pozici dále upevňuje stále novými a propracovanějšími modely všech kategorií.SIKU Farmer je edice vysoce kvalitně zpracovaných a realistických modelů všech oblíbených zemedělských strojů a zařízení. Všechny hračky v této produktové řadě jsou vyrobeny z kvalitních materiálů a s vysokým důrazem na autentičnost zpracování. Mnohé nabízejí také zábavné mechanické funkce. Nechte se unést světem poctivé práce - světem farmářů a zemědělců.Další z nových a velmi kvalitních modelů - traktor Massey Ferguson s velkým tříosým přívěsem Krampe. Model je vyroben z kovu a doplněn plastovým příslušenstvím. Vlek je kromě malých částí celokovový. Při výrobě modelu byl kladen důraz především na detail a bude se vyjímat v každé sbírce zemědělských strojů. Model je vyveden v měřítku 1:87 a je určen všem dětem...
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S Michaelom Moritzom LEADING - Alex Ferguson
AKO SA STAŤ DOBRÝM VODCOM? INŠPIRATÍVNY NÁVOD OD NAJÚSPEŠNEJŠIEHO MANAŽÉRA VŠETKÝCH ČIAS Ako získať úspech, vyšvihnúť sa na svetovú špičku a dlhodobo sa tam udržať? Sir Alex Ferguson je jedným z mála lídrov, ktorí to vedia. Ako manažér získal za 38 rokov neuveriteľných 49 trofejí a Manchestru United pomohol stať sa jednou z najvýznamnejších komerčných značiek na svete. V tejto novej, inšpiratívnej knihe sir Alex odhaľuje tajomstvá svojej kariéry, počas ktorej prekonal nejeden rekord. Kniha sa člení na niekoľko častí. Každá má inú ústrednú tému predstavujúcu jednu zo schopností, ktoré si sir Alex nesmierne cení. Niektoré z nich si okamžite dáme do súvisu s jeho štýlom vedenia: disciplína, kontrola, tímová práca a motivácia. Iné sú síce menej zjavné, no na ceste za úspechom nie sú o nič menej dôležité: delegovanie povinností, analýza údajov a otázka, ako naložiť s neúspechom. Z informáciami nabitého diela popretkávaného humorom, ktorého spoluautorom je aj sir Michael Moritz, investor a dlhoročný priateľ sira Alexa, sála múdrosť a úprimnosť. Samozrejme, jednotlivé príbehy sa krútia okolo futbalu a okolo fenomenálneho úspechu, ktorý sa vďaka tvrdej práci dostavil, no ponaučenie si z nich môže zobrať každý. Je úplne jedno, či stojíte na čele spoločnosti, pri tabuli pred triedou plnou ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Britské impérium - Niall Ferguson
Ferguson líčí historii Britského impéria od 16. do 21. století. Impérium, které v době svého vrcholu ovládalo čtvrtinu světové populace, čtvrtinu zemského povrchu a téměř všechny oceány, se příznivě podepsalo na vývoji Spojených států a Kanady, Indie, Afriky, Austrálie, Nového Zélandu, východní Asie a Číny. Podle Fergusona impérium neožebračovalo národy, které se ocitly pod jeho nadvládou, ale naopak zajišťovalo jejich ekonomický blahobyt tím, že díky této nadvládě byly tyto země politicky stabilní. Idea svobody odlišovala impérium v minulosti od jeho evropských soupeřů, což se mj. projevilo během boje proti nevolnictví. Autor rovněž vyzdvihuje funkční efektivitu impéria. Například v Indii 900 civilních úředníků a 70 tisíc vojáků vládlo 250 milionům Indů. Kniha pro českého čtenáře představuje nejen možnost seznámit se s dějinami, fungováním a dědictvím Britského impéria, ale zároveň jedinečnou příležitost korigovat obsah takových zažitých pojmů, jako je kolonialismus nebo vykořisťování. Díky této knize můžeme také lépe pochopit odstup, který si Velká Británie vždy udržovala od kontinentu i Evropské unie a který nakonec vyvrcholil brexitem. Publikace je vybavena rozsáhlým obrazovým materiálem, který působivě dokresluje charakter a atmosféru impéria v té které době a zemi. Nové vydání světového bestselleru.
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Odstrkovadlo traktor Massey Ferguson červené s volantem a va
Odstrkovadlo – traktor Massey Ferguson s volantem a valníkem. Součástí valníku je lopatka a hrabičky. V balení jsou dvě sady samolepek na přední masku, můžete si vybrat polepky dle vlastní nálady. Vybeno ve Francii z vysoce oddoleného a kvalitního plastu. Testováno dle evropských
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SIK Farmer - Traktor Massey Ferguson s předním nakladačem
Jedná se o precizní kovový model traktoru Massey Ferguson, který věrně kopíruje svůj originál. Patří do edice SIKU Farmer, která nabízí širokou škálu realistických modelů oblíbených zemědělských strojů a zařízení. Všechny hračky v této produktové řadě jsou vyráběny
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Traktor Massey Ferguson s přívěsem, měřítko 1:87
Tento model traktoru Massey Ferguson s velkým tříosým přívěsem Krampe je dalším příkladem kvalitního a atraktivního výrobku značky Siku v měřítku 1:87. Traktor je vyroben z kovu s plastovými doplňky a vlek je celokovový s malými plastovými částmi. Detailní zpracování
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SIK Blister - Massey Ferguson s předním nakladačem
SIK Blister - Massey Ferguson s předním nakladačem z kategorie Pro kluky, od značky Siku, máme skladem. Do 3 dnů u Vás.
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The Game Changer - Lana Ferguson
A hockey player and a baker shoot their shot in this steamy new romance by Lana Ferguson, USA Today bestselling author of The Nanny. This time they're both playing for keeps . . . When a very public breakup becomes a PR nightmare for Ian Chase's team, he hopes to focus on his game, but that suddenly seem less likely than a hat trick. With his career and the team's image in jeopardy, Ian is surprised to find a solution through none other than Delilah Baker, his best friend and teammate's little sister . . . who isn't so little anymore.Delilah Baker is known as 'the darling of baking' on her local cable show, and being in the public eye is her bread and butter. But with her numbers dwindling and her producers turning up the heat, Delilah offers up the half-baked idea to collaborate with her brother's team to entice the hockey fans of Boston to tune in to her show. Delilah thinks it will be a piece of cake - until the team sends Ian Chase, her brother's best friend and the object of a decade-long crush that she's never quite gotten over.Delilah's and Ian's teams think it's ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Bohemia: Příběh Fenoménu, 1950-2000 - Russell Ferguson
Od dob svého vzniku v Paříži v polovině 19. století představuje myšlenka bohémství vlivnou a přetrvávající součást umělecké identity. Ačkoliv měli lidé zabývající se uměním vždy pověst těch, kdo žijí mimo společenské normy, právě tehdy a na tomto místě byl tento životní styl poprvé přijat systematicky a zromantizován. Koncept bohémy se rychle ujal i mezinárodně a po druhé světové válce se objevil na mnoha různých místech po celém světě. Bohemia: Příběh fenoménu, 1950-2000 mapuje rozdíly i prvky kontinuity v rozmanitých projevech těchto scén. Končí na sklonku 20. století, kdy komoditní kultura začala až příliš nahlodávat způsob života založený na jejím odmítání. Myšlenka bohémství nicméně nadále nabízí alternativu ke konformitě, a proto dodnes vzbuzuje fascinaci. Dokonce i z hlubin minulosti nadále láká životními styly, které stále burcují a inspirují. Tato publikace doprovází obsáhlou výstavu pořádanou Kunsthalle Praha a pojednává o důležitých dílech pestré řady umělců a umělkyň jako Stan Douglas, Ed van der Elsken, Nan Goldin, Tomislav Gotovac, Peter Hujar, Libuše Jarcovjáková, Alice Neel, Wolfgang Tillmans, Zhang Huan a další. Autor knihy, Russell Ferguson, působí jako profesor a výzkumný pracovník na University of California v Los Angeles a široce publikuje o poválečném a současném umění. Mezi jeho knihy patří například tituly ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Overruled - Lana Ferguson
Two divorce lawyers determined to share only beds but not hearts discover that love is something that can't be overruled in this steamy contemporary romance by Lana Ferguson, USA Today bestselling author of The Nanny.The gavel isn't the only thing that's banging . . . As one of the top divorce lawyers in Chicago, Danica lets her caseload keep her warm at night and has no problem being married to her job, not when love only ends in hurt. When the biggest case of her career gives her a shot at making partner, it seems like nothing could possibly stand in her way . . . except for her infuriating secret: she's sleeping with the enemy.Ezra Hart is known for charming his way in and out of a courtroom. In the matter of winning Danica Pierce's heart, however, he's been far less successful. With her verdict to keep things purely physical with no chance of appeal, Ezra struggles to show Danica he's more than the insufferable playboy she's pegged him to be.While Dani and Ezra battle it out in the courtroom, the real trial is the one happening between them. When Dani realizes that everything she knows of Ezra might ... Unknown localization key: "more"
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Britské impérium - Niall Ferguson
Ferguson líčí historii Britského impéria od 16. do 21. století. Impérium, které v době svého vrcholu ovládalo čtvrtinu světové populace, čtvrtinu zemského povrchu a téměř všechny oceány, se příznivě podepsalo na vývoji Spojených států a Kanady, Indie, Afriky, Austrálie, Nového Zélandu, východní Asie a Číny. Podle Fergusona impérium neožebračovalo národy, které se ocitly pod jeho nadvládou, ale naopak zajišťovalo jejich ekonomický blahobyt tím, že díky této nadvládě byly tyto země politicky stabilní. Idea svobody odlišovala impérium v minulosti od jeho evropských soupeřů, což se mj. projevilo během boje proti nevolnictví. Autor rovněž vyzdvihuje funkční efektivitu impéria. Například v Indii 900 civilních úředníků a 70 tisíc vojáků vládlo 250 milionům Indů. Kniha pro českého čtenáře představuje nejen možnost seznámit se s dějinami, fungováním a dědictvím Britského impéria, ale zároveň jedinečnou příležitost korigovat obsah takových zažitých pojmů, jako je kolonialismus nebo vykořisťování. Díky této knize můžeme také lépe pochopit odstup, který si Velká Británie vždy udržovala od kontinentu i Evropské unie a který nakonec vyvrcholil brexitem. Publikace je vybavena rozsáhlým obrazovým materiálem, který působivě dokresluje charakter a atmosféru impéria v té které době a zemi.
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