smrt zapadu patrick j buchanan

Buchanan v knize popisuje zánik Západu. Příčinu vidí ve ztrátě jeho hodnot, především potom ve ztrátě židovské a křesťanské víry. Vinu za to dává idejím čtyř myslitelů, "Čtyřem, kteří stvořili revoluci", marxistickým teoretikům G. Lukácsovi, Gramscimu, Adornovi a Marcusovi. Ti jsou podle něj zdrojem kulturní revoluce a pokračování studené války, kulturní války. Jejím důsledkem potom jsou pokles porodnosti (vymírání obyvatel Západu), masové přistěhovalectví ze zemí třetího světa, interrupce, antikoncepce a vytváření světové vlády. Statistická čísla uváděná v knize v případě České republiky, jejíž obyvatelstvo je v podstatě produktem této revoluce, patří k nejhorším v západním světě. Nesmírně poutavá kniha, kterou však čtenář může strávit pouze tehdy, zbaví-li se všech svých předsudků k náboženství a víře.

Objev podobné jako Smrt Západu - Patrick J. Buchanan

''A book to cancel plans for'' BELLA''An ode to sisterhood and sexuality... Utterly refreshing'' HEAT''Daisy Buchanan writes about all the chaos and conflict of being a young woman'' RedThis good girl is naked on the internet...By day, Frankie lives an ordinary life: doting daughter, supportive sister, adoring aunt and (mostly) capable colleague. The only trouble is that she also feels invisible.So by night, Frankie creates her alter ego, uploading risqué photos to a small community of online fans. She becomes sexy, confident and, most importantly, anonymous.That is, until Frankie''s two worlds collide and she finds herself thrust into the limelight, along with her secret.Overnight, she becomes both a feminist icon and a target; wanted and worthless; powerful and petrified. Suddenly all eyes are on her....but is she ready to bare it all?Limelight is a funny, touching and provocative tale of sisterhood, sexuality and self-esteem. What would you gain - and lose - by being yourself, instead of who everyone wants you to be?''Daisy Buchanan has that special something that makes a wonderful popular fiction writer - acute observational skills, huge empathy and a perfect balance of light and shade.'' Marian Keyes, author of Again, Rachel''Buchanan works through big themes of power, sexuality, friendship and purpose with truly interesting and recognisable characters'' Stylist''Daisy Buchanan brings characters to life like no other writer'' Lucy Vine, author of Seven Exes

Objev podobné jako Limelight - Daisy Buchanan

''What a read! What a tear jerker! But very funny, and written with such breezy wit, and characters I ADORED. Daisy is EXCELLENT'' MARIAN KEYES''Brilliant characters, a heartfelt story and lots of soul. Daisy''s ability to bring characters to life and plot out brilliantly messy storylines is a gift. I loved this book'' FEARNE COTTONKatherine lives by the rules, ticks all the boxes and prepares for the worst, even while she hopes for the best.Then the worst actually happens and, as she tries to navigate life as a young widow, it turns out she was not prepared at all.Nothing scares Katherine more than stopping, but everyone insists she needs to take some time for herself. Head to a wellness retreat, they said. Enjoy some me-time, they said...Except this retreat isn''t the pity party she was hoping for. Instead of massages, she has erotic meditation, and instead of spa treatments she has scream therapy.Katherine has never lost control in her life. In fact, she''s fairly certain that if she starts screaming she might never stop.But she''s about to let go, and everyone had better stand back...Hilarious, heartbreaking and honest, this is a story about learning how to stop playing it safe in a world that feels so dangerous - and showing up to the party, even when it feels impossible.***''Deeply moving and very funny...I loved it'' LOUISE O''NEILL''The funniest book you''ll read this year'' LAUREN BRAVO''A moving depiction of the horrible, ungovernable messiness of loss'' THE TIMES''Thought-provoking, charming, cathartic and hilariously vivid'' SARAH KNIGHT''Hilarious, moving and unexpected'' REBECCA WAIT''Daisy writes beautifully...I adored everyone in this novel'' JENNIE GODFREY''I laughed, I cried, I screamed, I devoured every page... a laugh-out-loud balm'' NIKKI MAY''A standout novel - heartbreaking, observant, deeply relatable and impossibly funny'' ROSIE WALSH''Pity Party is perfection'' LINDSEY KELK''Unbelievably good'' LUCY VINE''Buchanan is such a terrific comic writer...A joy to read'' THE I''Daisy Buchanan makes me laugh out loud'' KATHERINE HEINY''Wonderfully funny. Her best book yet'' NINA STIBBE''Crackling with energy, humour, warmth, and quirk'' JENNY MUSTARD''Raw, honest and refreshingly hopeful'' HEAT''Every line in this book is a wonder'' CAROLINE CORCORAN''Moving, funny and wise all at once'' KATE RIORDAN''Smart, sexy, and will grab hold of your heart'' JADE BEER''Nobody writes about the messiness of life like Daisy'' JULIE OWEN MOYLAN''Gloriously readable...I tore through it!'' MARINA O''LOUGHLIN''Original, moving and totally addictive'' ROXY BOURDILLON''An honest, tender, captivating read'' THAT''S LIFE magazine''Daisy Buchanan excels at bringing complex women to life and she''s outdone herself...heartbreakingly beautiful'' IRISH NEWS

Objev podobné jako Pity Party - Daisy Buchanan

Kniha vycházející pod názvem Láska, smrt a vzkříšení obsahuje tři novely německého spisovatele Patricka Rotha (nar. 1953), který je u nás znám prvním vydáním románu Corpus Christi (1998) a později z vydání objemného svazku Východ slunce. Kniha Josefova (2018). Z rozsáhlého Rothova díla se nyní Volvox Globator rozhodl vydat tři novely, Moje cesta k Chaplinovi, Cizí jezdec a Magdalena u hrobu, jejichž souhrnným tématem je otázka vzkříšení, znovuzrození ve smyslu znovunalezení smyslu života. Roth se dlouhodobě zabývá tématem novodobého pochopení myšlenek bible v současnosti. Moje cesta k Chaplinovi (Suhrkamp 2013) je autobiografická novela z roku 1997, napsaná v tradici románu umělce a zachycující okouzlení Chaplinem a jeho filmy v době mládí až k uměleckému dospívání. Umělcova cesta za géniem se udála na Nový rok 1976 a autor se na ni rozpomíná se záměrem shrnout, jaké účinky mělo setkání s Chaplinem na jeho psychiku, uměleckou dráhu a celý život. V novele Cizí jezdec, která původně tvořila pátou část Rothových Frankfurtských přednášek z poetiky, jež byly proneseny na univerzitě J. W. Goetha v roce 2002, líčí autor oslavnou rekonstrukci střetnutí, které vešlo do dějin jako Pickett‘s Charge (Pickettův výpad), k němuž došlo na závěr bitvy u Gettysburgu v roce 1863. Oslavný reenactement, uspořádaný v den výročí slavné bitvy, se nakonec zvrhnul v lítou řež a přivodil smrt jednoho z účastníků, mladého rekruta, který se pokusil přimět ještě i po mnoha letech znesvářené strany Konfederace a Unie ke smíření a byl v šarvátce rozvášněnými oslavenci ušlapán. V novele Magdalena u hrobu líčí Roth příběh mladých adeptů filmového umění, kteří mají nazkoušet známou pasáž z Evangelia sv. Jana (20, 1-18), v níž se Marie z Magdaly vydá ke skalnímu hrobu. Autor líčí setkání Marie s Ježíšem u prázdného hrobu a okamžik, kdy žena Vzkříšeného opět pozná. Tento okamžik je symbolem znovuzrození člověka a jeho víry v Boha.

Objev podobné jako Láska, smrt a vzkříšení - Patrick Roth

Nekonečná válka donutí samu Smrt stávkovat. Může vůbec někdo vyhrát, když nikdo nemůže zemřít? Básník Petr Kien a skladatel Viktor Ullmann stvořili během svého nedobrovolného pobytu v terezínském ghettu něco neuvěřitelného – nezapomenutelnou operu, kombinující prvky dystopické sci-fi, mytické fantasy, alternativní historie a žánru zombie do podoby satirické frašky o totalitě. Ani jeden z tvůrců nepřežil holokaust a neviděl nikdy provedení své opery na jevišti. Toto neuvěřitelné dílo, pojaté jako akt odporu proti teroru, je i dnes, osmdesát let po svém vzniku, stále aktuální. Nyní vám jej přinášíme v podobě grafického románu.

Objev podobné jako Císař Atlantidy aneb Stávkující Smrt - Maass Dave, Patrick Lay

‘Daisy’s words never fail to make me feel less alone.’- Dolly Alderton‘Daisy Buchanan is already my go-to person for reading recommendations, and now she’s sharing her wisdom with the world! I can’t think of a better guide to the books that can heal, soothe and inspire us.’ - Katherine May'Daisy writes about anxiety with real honesty and kindness' Marian KeyesRead yourself calmerRead yourself courageousRead yourself freeForget ‘self-help’ and embrace ‘shelf-help’ by discovering the healing power of books and reading to inspire, comfort and fortify. In a hectic world that can feel uncertain and overwhelming, Daisy Buchanan offers the perfect source of anti-anxiety, inviting us to discover the literary worlds that have helped her in unwinding anxiety to survive – and thrive. Between the covers you can expect:In Read Yourself Romantic, Daisy explores the best relationship books from Role Models to Romeo and Juliet and speaks to David Nicholls, author of One Day, all about love. In Read Yourself Sexy Daisy gets between the covers of best selling books like Rivals by Jilly Cooper, Vox and Fifty Shades of Grey. Reading Your Relatives invites us into the worlds of classic books like Little Women, Jane Austin’s Pride and Prejudice and Roald Dahl’s Matilda. Whether you’re embracing feel good books like Sophie Kinsella’s Shopaholic Series or Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol or self help books to help you in overcoming anxiety and stress, Daisy provides personally curated reading lists and over 200 book recommendations to help you process your emotions and find more peace with every page

Objev podobné jako Read Yourself Happy - Daisy Buchanan

AS SEEN ON Netflix''s The Playbook''Patrick has an incredible ability to bring out the best in you.'' - NAOMI OSAKA''[Champion Mindset] captures the essence of what it takes to succeed at the highest level, not just in tennis but in life.''- MIKE TYSON''Patrick''s instinct for success and excellence translates across virtually everything he does-and I''m so thrilled he''s finally put down his secrets between two covers to share with the rest of us.'' - ANNA WINTOUR''Champion Mindset is a testament for anyone striving for greatness-a reminder that with the right mindset and guidance, even the impossible can be achieved by those who dare to dream.'' - STEFANOS TSITSIPAS''[Patrick] took me from great to historic.'' - SERENA WILLIAMS--------------------------------------------------- FOREWORD BY COCO GAUFF''Why are you here? Simple. You want to win.''An international icon in the world of tennis, legendary coach Patrick Mouratoglou has been instrumental in shaping the careers of superstar players - from Serena Williams and Holger Rune to Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka. Now, in Champion Mindset, he shares the invaluable principles, skills, and tools that have forged tennis champions, revealing the keys that have unlocked his players'' success over the years - and how we can apply them to the challenges we face every day.Taking you on a transformative journey in ten commandments, Patrick guides you through a series of insightful anecdotes and practical advice that will help you unlock your true potential. You will discover the depth of your inner strength, your discipline, your tenacity and how to shift your mindset to achieve your goals.Whether you''re an aspiring athlete, a professional in search of a competitive edge in the workplace, or simply seeking to improve your life, Championship Mindset will empower you to redefine your limits and transform your life.

Objev podobné jako Champion Mindset - Patrick Mouratoglou

Audiokniha: Všimli jste si portrétu ženy na titulní straně knihy? Líbí? Během pár vteřin ho nakreslila Midjourney – stačilo jí dát pár pokynů a navíc za to nic nechtěla. Midjourney je totiž umělá inteligence a třeba o tisíc originálních obrázků ji můžete požádat i vy. Ještě před půl rokem by to nešlo… O knize Digitální technologie se vyvíjejí překotným tempem a je čím dál těžší s nimi držet krok. Který z dnešních vynálezů je pouze „hype“ – bublina odsouzená k prasknutí, a co skutečný „game-changer“? Na odpovědích záleží naše osobní budoucnost, ale i prosperita celé společnosti. Patrick Zandl patří už třetí dekádu mezi přední znalce nových technologií. V této knize srozumitelně objasňuje, jak fungují, a střízlivě posuzuje jejich budoucí potenciál. Neomezuje se přitom na technologie samotné, důraz klade i na jejich společenské dopady. Protože převratné vynálezy přinášejí nečekané příležitosti i nečekané hrozby. Při čtení knihy mimo jiné pochopíte: - Skutečný princip fungování kryptoměn, jejich možnosti a limity. Sami se pak můžete kvalifikovaněji rozhodnout, jestli do nich investovat. - Jakou budoucnost mají další aplikace blockchainu – nahradí tzv. chytré smlouvy notáře? - Proč umělá inteligence představuje revolučního pomocníka v medicíně či průmyslu, ale nebezpečný prvek v trestním systému. - Jaké možnosti kontroly dává technologická revoluce vládám a jak funguje čínský systém sociálního kreditu. - Proč bychom se měli zabývat zamýšlenou evolucí sociálních sítí – metaverzem. - Že se čipy staly nejdůležitější „surovinou“ světa. Kdo je má, vítězí, kdo je nemá, upadá. - Proč nové technologie zvyšují křehkost společnosti, co nám hrozí a jak to všechno přežít. „Když se s novými technologiemi potkáváte, děje se tak zpravidla prostřednictvím nadšených článků věrozvěstů, propagátorů a marketérů, kteří nemají důvod rozebírat stinné stránky, případně si jich ani nejsou vědomi. Jenže selhávání má své zákonitosti a jsem přesvědčený, že aktuální technologická revoluce otřese mnoha jistotami. Každý by měl proto rozumět současným možnostem i rizikům, jinak naše víra v pokrok bude slepá.“ – Patrick Zandl O autorovi Patrick Zandl (* 1974) je technologický publicista, který stál u zrodu českého internetu. V roce 1996 zakládal první český technický zpravodajský server, který později prodal iDNES. V roce 2006 spoluzakládal videoportál Stream.cz a dnes pracuje jako koordinátor vývoje u největšího světového výrobce 3D tiskáren Prusa Research. Je autorem řady knížek i článků popularizujících moderní technologie a udržitelnou energetiku. Ohlasy „Psát umí kdekdo a číst zahraniční weby také. Patrick Zandl však patří do jiné kategorie. To, o čem píše, má osobně vyzkoušené a důkladně promyšlené. Ve schopnosti originálních úvah o budoucnosti digitálního světa tak u nás nemá konkurenci.“ – Petr Koubský, redaktor pro vědu a technologie v Deníku N Více o knize melvil.cz/kniha-myty-a-nadeje

Objev podobné jako Mýty a naděje digitálního světa - Patrick Zandl - audiokniha

Cooking should be simple, accessible, and enjoyableIf you’re looking for a between-meals snack or even a simple but quick dinner, Patrick Zeinali, the personality behind a massive online community hungry for quick and easy recipes of all varieties, has you covered with 80 recipes to satiate your cravings.Having begun his online culinary journey in 2019, Patrick''s determination to spread far and wide the fact that cooking can be as easy as you want it to be has since amassed him millions of followers across platforms.Open up It’s So Easy to Make! and choose the recipe that’s right for you. Many recipes won’t need more than 10 minutes and most will not require many ingredients. Before you know it, you’ll have the perfect sweet or savory dish that can be made just about anywhere–perfect for when you’re short on ingredients, time, or inspiration.In this book, Patrick offers up 40 savory recipes such as Fluffy Cheese Bread, Honey Butter Fried Chicken, and Spicy Potato Noodles, as well as 40 sweet recipes like Jelly Roll Ups, Chocolate Ganache Cake, and the Korean Ice Cream Bar. You''ll find these recipes and more categorized but their savory versus sweet profiles and their status as an appetizer, main, side, finger food, cake, pie, dessert cup—the list goes on. No matter the occasion or how much time you have, Patrick has a recipe for you!

Objev podobné jako It's So Easy to Make - Author Patrick Zeinali

Learn about inspiring story of Patrick Mahomes! The legendary American footballer and MVP who grew up dreaming of being a baseball player. Little Patrick grew up in Texas. His dad was a legendary baseball player and he dreamt of following in his footsteps. As a child, he excelled at all sorts of sports: from baseball to basketball to ping-pong, but it was American football which captured his heart. In college, he dedicated himself to building his skills and strength on the field. His hard work soon paid off when he was asked to join the Kansas City Chiefs. Just two years later he won his first super bowl ring! The next few years bought two more Superbowl victories as well as some losses. But whether he wins or loses, Patrick knows that the most important thing is being a good teammate and a strong leader. Alongside his football career, he is a dedicated husband and father. He is passionate about improving the lives of children and through his foundation, 15 and the Mahomies, supports a range of charitable causes.A sporting legend who is loved by all, Patrick’s achievements reflect his tenacity, drive and belief in himself.This powerful book features quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the American footballer''s life. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.

Objev podobné jako Patrick Mahomes - Sanchez Vegara Maria Isabel

Count the 12 days of St. Patrick''s Day with this fun-filled picture book inspired by "The 12 Days of Christmas"--perfect for fans of Natasha Wing''s The Night Before series. Includes stickers for a fantastic schooltime reward!Count the 12 days of St. Patrick''s Day! On the first day of St. Patrick''s, I was lucky to find... This festive story starts with a shamrock in a field of green, then adds TWO pots of gold, THREE top hats, and so on through twelve busy days leading up to St. Patrick''s Day. Young readers and their caregivers will enjoy counting all the details of the fun preparation for the big day. This simple rhyming story is paired with cheery illustrations and a full page of stickers, making it the perfect springtime gift for kids.

Objev podobné jako The 12 Days of St. Patrick's Day - Jenna Lettice, Colleen Madden

Patrick Hennessey''s The Junior Officers'' Reading Club is a lucid, witty account of all the horror, boredom and exhilaration of war. Patrick Hennessey is pretty much like any other member of Generation X: he spent the first half of the noughties reading books at university, going out, listening to house music and watching war films. He also, as an officer in the Grenadier guards, fought in some of the most violent combat the British army has seen in decades. Telling the story of how a modern soldier is made, from the testosterone-heavy breeding ground of Sandhurst to the nightmare of Iraq and Afghanistan, The Junior Officers'' Reading Club is already being hailed as a modern classic. ''Soldiers who can write are as rare as writers who can strip down a machinegun in 40 seconds'' Christopher Hart, Sunday Times ''An extraordinary memoir ... Hennessey has a reporter''s eye for detail and a soldier''s nose for bullshit'' John Shirley, Guardian ''High tempo, full-on, honest and revealing'' Patrick Bishop, Evening Standard ''The most accomplished work of military witness to emerge from British war-fighting since 1945'' Boyd Tonkin, Independent ''Remarkable ... conveys vividly what it''s like to experience combat'' Jeremy Paxman, Daily Telegraph, Books of the Year Patrick Hennessey (b. 1982) joined the Army in January 2004, undertaking officer training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst where he was awarded the Queen''s Medal and commissioned into The Grenadier Guards. He served as a Platoon Commander and later Company Operations Officer from the end of 2004 to early 2009 in the Balkans, Africa, South East Asia and the Falkland Islands and on operational tours to Iraq in 2006 and Afghanistan in 2007, where he became the youngest Captain in the Army and was commended for gallantry.

Objev podobné jako The Junior Officers' Reading Club - Patrick Hennessey

Je morálně oprávněné, aby medicína nejen léčila nemoci, ale i vylepšovala člověka? Věda by mohla v dohledné době zvýšit lidskou inteligenci, zlepšit paměť, prodloužit život a zpomalit stárnutí, a dokonce i zdokonalit náš charakter. V současné diskusi naneštěstí převládají extrémní pozice -- na jedné straně konzervatismus, varující před nástupem zdokonalených nadlidí, kteří si podmaní zbytek lidstva, na straně druhé nekritický optimismus, věřící v technologické řešení všech lidských problémů. Americký bioetik Allen Buchanan ve své čtivé knize odmítá jak konzervatismus, neboť lidský genom se stále vyvíjí a zásah do něj není přestupkem ani proti bohu, ani proti přírodě, tak přehnaný optimismus, který podceňuje nezamýšlené důsledky vylepšování.

Objev podobné jako Lepší než člověk - Allen Buchanan

''Affecting . . . both tense and tender''Sophie Mackintosh, Observer''Thoughtful . . . nuanced and powerful''SpectatorOne summer, sixteen-year-old Kit''s life is upended by a strange sleeplessness. While her body lies in bed, she is able to wander through the night undetected, roaming the streets of her run-down seaside town, entering the houses of friends and strangers.But the most painful revelations are found closest to home. Unseen and unheard, she witnesses the dark tensions in her parents'' marriage and, as her family starts to implode, she is forced into an impossible decision that changes everything.''Rowan Hisayo Buchanan is one of the most distinctive and luminously original novelists of her generation''Sharlene Teo, author of Ponti''Elegant, atmospheric, sharp-edged'' Cal Flyn, author of Islands of Abandonment

Objev podobné jako The Sleep Watcher - Rowan Hisayo Buchanan

Develop a critical understanding of organizational behaviour Ranked as one of the top 10 most influential texts in business and management in the world According to the Financial Times'' Teaching Power Rankings 2021 (research by Open Syllabus) Organizational Behaviour, 11th Edition, by Buchanan and Huczynski offers a comprehensive introduction to the subject. This market-leading textbook blends social science principles with critical thinking tools, drawing clear connections between theory and practice. The popular text explores how organizations influence our views and actions, and how we can explain the behaviour of people within these organizations. Drawing from personal experiences, this definitive textbook encourages you to engage with the concept of organizations in society besides your standard academic resources. Fully updated to reflect recent cutting-edge research, modern working practices and topical issues The new edition covers topics including: Power inequalities Equality, inclusion, diversity considerations Going green – how investment and insurance companies encourage environmental responsibility Code switching – adjusting language, personality, behaviour, and appearance to ‘fit in’ Hybrid working – impacts on home-based workers and relationships with office-based colleagues Are female leaders more effective in a crisis? – lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic 2020 Beirut Explosion – how did that happen, and was it a management problem? Offshoring, onshoring, reshoring, nearshoring, friend-shoring – the future of globalization Socially responsible investment Cultural differences in understanding body language Teamwork old and new – how groups in organizations have changed Workplace hazing – how common are the unofficial practices of initiating newcomers with degrading behaviour?

Objev podobné jako Organizational Behaviour - Andrzej A. Huczynski, David A. Buchanan

** FEATURED ON BBC TWO''S BETWEEN THE COVERS **''Unlike anything else you''ll read this year, Sixteen Horses is a deeply disconcerting ride. Irresistible'' - Val McDermid, author of Still Life''Totally gripping from start to finish'' - Alex Michaelides, author of The Silent Patient''Original, beautifully written, terrifying and haunting'' - Sophie Hannah, author of Haven''t They GrownNear the dying English seaside town of Ilmarsh, local police detective Alec Nichols discovers sixteen horses’ heads on a farm, each buried with a single eye facing the low winter sun. After forensic veterinarian Cooper Allen travels to the scene, the investigators soon uncover evidence of a chain of crimes in the community – disappearances, arson and mutilations – all culminating in the reveal of something deadly lurking in the ground itself.In the dark days that follow, the town slips into panic and paranoia. Everything is not as it seems. Anyone could be a suspect. And as Cooper finds herself unable to leave town, Alec is stalked by an unseen threat. The two investigators race to uncover the truth behind these frightening and insidious mysteries – no matter the cost.Sixteen Horses is the debut literary thriller from an extraordinary talent, Greg Buchanan. A story of enduring guilt, trauma and punishment, set in a small seaside community the rest of the world has left behind . . .

Objev podobné jako Sixteen Horses - Greg Buchanan

The new heartachingly relatable, unflinchingly real and truly affecting novel from Daisy Buchanan, bestselling author of Insatiable.

Objev podobné jako Pity Party - Daisy Buchanan

SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA NOVEL AWARD''A singular novel from the poetic and painterly mind of Rowan Hisayo Buchanan.'' Sharlene Teo, author of Ponti''An exquisite rendering of love, sadness, and misunderstanding . . . I want to share this book with everyone I know.'' The Paris Review ''A quiet triumph - tenderly and disarmingly exploring the responsibility of love, loneliness, what it is to feel lost'' Sophie Mackintosh, author of The Water CureMina is staring over the edge of the George Washington Bridge when a patrol car drives up. She tries to convince the officers she''s not about to jump but they don''t believe her. Her husband, Oscar is called to pick her up.Oscar hopes that leaving New York for a few months will give Mina the space to heal. They travel to London, to an apartment wall-papered with indigo-eyed birds, to Oscars oldest friends, to a canal and blooming flower market. Mina, a classicist, searches for solutions to her failing mental health using mythological women. But she finds a beam of light in a living woman. Friendship and attraction blossom until Oscar and Mina''s complicated love is tested.

Objev podobné jako Starling Days - Rowan Hisayo Buchanan

At last, a salad for every week of the year! ’Salads can be anything you want them to be’ says Fi Buchanan. In Seasonal Salads she showcases 52 mouthwatering recipes, one for every week of the year.There are hearty winter feasts (think Spice Roasted Carrots) as well as summer favourites (like Watermelon with Lime Sherbet or Chargrilled Corn with Ranch Dressing). There are classics and twists on classics, quick weeknight salads and dinner-party-worthy creations.What these recipes all have in common is Fi’s trademark inventive flair, her ability to combine flavours and textures in the cleverest of ways to make the most of what’s plentiful in each season. If you thought salads were something you served on the side, it’s time to turn over a new leaf.

Objev podobné jako Seasonal Salads - Fi Buchanan

A slick, smart, stylish - and shocking - thriller from one of the most exciting new voices in crime fiction.On a lonely farmstead, a 70-year-old woman falls down outside and, unable to move, is consumed overnight by two of her pigs.It seems like a tragic accident, except the woman was well-known photographer Sophia Bertilak - and inside her house, someone has removed all her photos from their frames, seemingly erasing her past...The first photo Sophia ever took remains her most infamous: a missing girl who was never seen again. Forensic veterinarian Cooper Allen is drafted in for the post-mortem - and slowly becomes obsessed with the victim, her family, and the crimes she brought to light decades ago.As Cooper pulls on a dark thread of deception, secrets and lies, she begins to unravel the case - as well as herself...''One of the most bold and brilliant voices in crime fiction'' B. P. WALTER''Dark, daring and deeply unnerving. Greg Buchanan is hugely talented, and Consumed will shock, shake, haunt and thrill you'' CHRIS WHITAKER*Praise for Sixteen Horses''Utterly gripping, exquisitely written'' THE GUARDIAN''Unlike anything else you''ll read this year, Sixteen Horses is a deeply disconcerting ride. Irresistible'' VAL MCDERMID''Totally gripping from start to finish'' ALEX MICHAELIDES''Original, beautifully written, terrifying and haunting'' SOPHIE HANNAH''Breath-taking ... This is crime writing of a striking calibre'' DAILY MAIL

Objev podobné jako Consumed - Greg Buchanan

''Beautifully written and compelling'' Daily Mail''Rowan Hisayo Buchanan is one of the most distinctive and luminously original novelists of her generation'' Sharlene Teo, author of Ponti''Elegant, atmospheric, sharp-edged . . . The Sleep Watcher is a novel that obsessed me from the moment I opened the cover'' Cal Flyn, author of Islands of AbandonmentWhen she is sixteen, Kit suffers a summer of peculiar sleeplessness that isn''t quite what it seems. Her body lies in bed while she wanders through her family home, the streets of her run-down seaside town and into the houses of friends and strangers. Unseen and unheard, she witnesses her parents and their fracturing relationship. Her home thrums with quiet violence that she can no longer ignore. With this secret knowledge it becomes impossible not to react and a single choice soon changes everything.Intimate, tense and exquisitely observed, The Sleep Watcher is a moving portrait of family, danger and guilt, captured through the strange summer heat of adolescence.''The writing is incredibly beautiful and unbearably tense . . . It is exquisite'' Ruth Gilligan, author of The Butchers''An incredibly moving story about connection, loneliness, and what we do when we think no one else is watching'' Julianne Pachico, author of The Anthill

Objev podobné jako The Sleep Watcher - Rowan Hisayo Buchanan

''Beautifully written and compelling'' Daily Mail''Rowan Hisayo Buchanan is one of the most distinctive and luminously original novelists of her generation'' Sharlene Teo, author of Ponti''Elegant, atmospheric, sharp-edged . . . The Sleep Watcher is a novel that obsessed me from the moment I opened the cover'' Cal Flyn, author of Islands of AbandonmentWhen she is sixteen, Kit suffers a summer of peculiar sleeplessness that isn''t quite what it seems. Her body lies in bed while she wanders through her family home, the streets of her run-down seaside town and into the houses of friends and strangers. Unseen and unheard, she witnesses her parents and their fracturing relationship. Her home thrums with quiet violence that she can no longer ignore. With this secret knowledge it becomes impossible not to react and a single choice soon changes everything.Intimate, tense and exquisitely observed, The Sleep Watcher is a moving portrait of family, danger and guilt, captured through the strange summer heat of adolescence.''The writing is incredibly beautiful and unbearably tense . . . It is exquisite'' Ruth Gilligan, author of The Butchers''An incredibly moving story about connection, loneliness, and what we do when we think no one else is watching'' Julianne Pachico, author of The Anthill

Objev podobné jako The Sleep Watcher - Rowan Hisayo Buchanan

Blood of Gods is a thunderous tribute to the unlikely harmony between two seemingly distant worlds: heavy metal and wine. This lavishly illustrated collection brings together original essays, interviews, artwork, and wine recommendations from a lineup of iconoclasts, vintners, and metalheads who thrive on passion, rebellion, and ritual. Featuring bold full-color art from luminaries like Josh Bayer, Ed Luce, and Dan Zettwoch, alongside deep-dive contributions from celebrated sommeliers, writers, and winemakers including Paul Grieco, Marie Cheslik, Ronnie Sanders, and Justin Moore. Insights from metal legends like Dani Filth, Satyr, Maynard James Keenan, and Greg Anderson (Sunn O))) elevate this tome into sacred territory. Whether you swirl your Syrah to Sabbath or sip your Riesling to Raunchy, Blood of Gods dismantles gatekeeping and elitism with wit, guts, and glorious devotion. This is a zine-born testament to those who drink with intention and scream with soul. Blood of Gods, the brainchild of Stacy Buchanan, started in 2020 as a biannual print magazine, celebrating the shared obsession, passion, and creativity found in both heavy metal and wine. Come, meet us here where the wine meets the riff.

Objev podobné jako Blood of Gods - Stacy Buchanan

In this dark and enchanting stand-alone fantasy from debut author Lynn Buchanan--complete with black and white illustrations and a full-wrap illustrated cover--discover a world centered around destructive, all-consuming monsters; the magical dolls designed to fight this force; and the artisans tasked with creating demon-slaying dolls. A touch cozy fantasy and a touch horror, The Dollmakers is perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli films, the works of TJ Klune and Travis Baldree, and readers of Juniper & Thorn and The Goblin Emperor.In the country called One, dollmakers are vital members of the community. An artisan’s doll is the height of society’s accomplishments, while a guard’s doll is the only thing standing between the people of One and the Shod: vicious, cobbled monstrosities that will tear apart any structure—living or dead, inanimate or otherwise—to add to their horde.Apprentice Shean of Pearl is a brilliant dollmaker. With her clever dolls, she intends to outsmart and destroy the Shod, once and for all—a destiny she’s worked her whole life toward accomplishing. But when the time comes for her dolls to be licensed, she’s told her work is too beautiful and delicate to fight. A statement that wounds and infuriates her; the Shod killed everyone she loved. How could her fate be anything but fighting them?In an attempt to help her see a new path for herself, Shean’s mentor sends her on a journey to the remote village called Web, urging her to glean some wisdom from Ikiisa, a reclusive and well-respected guard dollmaker. But Shean has another plan: if she can convince the village of Web of her talents, the Licensor Guild will have to reconsider and grant her a guard’s license. And what better way to convince them than challenging Ikiisa and instating herself as the official dollmaker of Web? Once she’s done that, proving her dolls’ worth in the fight against the Shod will be simple.As simple, that is, as calling the Shod to Web...

Objev podobné jako The Dollmakers - Lynn Buchanan

Managing Organizational Change: A Multiple Perspectives Approach, 4e, by Palmer, Dunford, and Buchanan, offers managers a multiple perspectives approach to managing change, which recognizes the variety of ways to facilitate change and reinforces the need for a tailored and creative approach to fit different contexts.The fourth edition offers timely updates to previous content, while introducing new and emerging trends, developments, themes, debates, and practices.

Objev podobné jako Managing Organizational Change: A Multiple Perspectives Approach ISE - David Buchanan, Richard Dunford, Ian Palmer

Numerology is the ancient metaphysical science of numbers where your name and date of birth reveal the blueprint of your life. The Numerology Guidebook will uncover your destiny and life purpose, along with your future potential, in a simple and easy-to-understand way. Whether you''re looking to choose your ideal partner or career, a business or baby name, or your wedding day, numerologist Michelle Buchanan will show you how. Numerology is the ultimate tool for self-love and understanding that will help you improve your relationships with others and yourself. If you''re interested in parenting or manifesting ''by the numbers'' - or you simply need help deciding whether to use your maiden or married name after marriage or divorce - this is the perfect book for you. It will teach you everything you need to know about forecasting major life events, such as when to get married (or end a relationship), have children, change jobs, move, focus on your finances, travel, study or work on your personal and spiritual development. If you''re searching for a life of happiness and meaning, the ancient science of numbers will assist you on your journey!

Objev podobné jako The Numerology Guidebook - Michelle Buchanan

Audiokniha: Dáma, která měla ráda čisté záchodky - audiokniha obsahuje humorný příběh o tom, jak se i v neštěstí na vás může osud nečekaně usmát, když si potrpíte na čistých toaletách. Autor James Patrick Donleavy. Čte Petra Špalková, Jan Hartl, Jiří Dvořák. Kronika jedné z nejzvláštnějších událostí, o kterých se kdy v New Yorku povídalo. Román Jamese Patricka Donleavyho vypráví příběh ženy, které se ve třiačtyřiceti letech stalo to, co potkává mnoho lidí v tomto věku – opustí ji životní druh a dospělé děti vyletí z rodného hnízda. Hlavní hrdinka Jocelyn Guenevere Marchantierová-Jonesová (Petra Špalková) se s tím zpočátku vyrovnává se ctí, ale postupem času upadá do podivné strnulosti a čím dál větší materiální bídy. V okamžiku, kdy se už zdá, že její život nemůže dospět jinam než k chmurnému dobrovolnému konci, vyplatí se jí zásada, kterou jí vštěpovala její babička, totiž „používat jen ty nejčistší z čistých záchodků“, a to naprosto nečekaným způsobem. Brilantně vypointovaný, a přitom tak nejednoznačně vyznívající příběh této až do poslední chvíle hrdé, vtipné a ironické hrdinky je zábavný a dojemný zároveň. James Patrick Donleavy James Patrick Donleavy se narodil roku 1926 v New Yorku a většinu svého života prožil v Irsku; proto si ho přisvojuje jak literatura irská, tak americká. Upozornil na sebe už svým debutem z roku 1955 nazvaným Zrzek (The Ginger Man), kritikou řazeným k tvorbě autorových generačních souputníků, anglických rozhněvanců Kingsleyho Amise, Johna Osbornea či Johna Waina, a dodnes vyučovaným na amerických univerzitách jako modelová próza předznamenávající hnutí hippies 60. let. Autor se též prosadil na amerických divadelních scénách svými jednoaktovkami, které se staly pojmem.

Objev podobné jako Dáma, která měla ráda čisté záchodky - James Patrick Donleavy - audiokniha

Discover the 8 steps you can take to optimise your brain for better mood, memory, sleep and stress resilience. The results are in: our mental health, memory and intelligence are deteriorating. One in six children is now diagnosed with mental health issues, anti-depressant prescriptions have sky-rocketed, and the incidence of Alzheimer''s and dementia, with are largely preventable, are on the rise. But we can take action to stop this decline in its tracks.In Upgrade Your Brain, Patrick Holford, founder of the Good for the Brain Foundation, takes a deep dive into why this is happening, and more importantly, what you can do to improve your brain function.Through his work at the foundation, Patrick has tested the cognitive function of nearly half a million people, assessing and improving their dementia risk, as well as interviewing world-leading professors and brain-health experts. In this book, he unravels how and why our modern diet and lifestyle have inevitable led to a brain-health meltdown.Drawing on his expertise, Patrick walks you through the small changes you can make to your diet and lifestyle to help you:upgrade your mental energyimprove your mood and motivationsleep better and reduce anxietysharpen your memorydementia-proof your diet and lifestyleBy integrating this dynamic approach with Food for the Brain''s groundbreaking Cognitive Function Test, you will discover any weak points and how to strengthen them, and rapidly improve your brain health, starting today.

Objev podobné jako Upgrade Your Brain - Patrick Holford

Pre-order now: The new book from legendary tennis coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, using lessons from tennis which can be applied to your everyday life. Make your biggest weaknesses become your strongest strengths''Tennis is the most emotionally demanding and challenging sports in the world. To succeed, players need to embrace failure and learn to stay committed and confident, point after point. It is a sport which most reflects life. Drawing upon a lifetime of coaching experience and a deep understanding of the game, Patrick Mouratoglou presents the invaluable principles, skills, and mindsets that have made tennis championships and applies them to challenges and opportunities we face every day. Taking you on a transformative journey, Patrick guides you through a series of insightful anecdotes and practical advice that will help you unlock your true potential. You will discover the depth of your inner strength, your discipline, your tenacity and how to handle your emotions. You''ll discover how to:- How to harness your focus and concentration to achieve your goals- Develop a winning mindset that turns setbacks into stepping-stones towards success- Cultivate resilience and learn to bounce back stronger from defeat - Embrace the importance of teamwork and collaboration to achieve greatnessAnd much more Whether you''re an aspiring athlete, a professional in search of a competitive edge in the workplace, or simply seeking to improve your life, Championship Mindset will empower you to redefine your limits and unlock your true potential.

Objev podobné jako Champion Mindset - Patrick Mouratoglou

In this, the first of Patrick O’Brian’s much lauded Aubrey–Maturin novels, discover a vibrant world conjured by a master storyteller, rich with detail and character.1800. Napoleon Bonaparte is the biggest threat to peace yet seen.Newly promoted to command of his first ship, Captain Jack Aubrey, along with his crew, and new friend and ship’s surgeon Stephen Maturin, must patrol a Mediterranean fraught with peril but rich with rewards. A glimpse of white sails on the horizon could mean a prize to be taken – or a fight for survival.‘In Aubrey and Maturin, Patrick O’Brian has created two of the most enjoyable characters in twentieth-century fiction. One of the greatest authors to sail with.’MICHAEL PALIN‘There are two types of people in the world: Patrick O''Brian fans, and people who haven''t read him yet.’LUCY EYRE, Guardian

Objev podobné jako Master and Commander - Patrick O'Brian

Fanoušci seriálu Jak jsem poznal vaši matku a Barneyho Stinsona jistě tuší či vědí, že Neil Patrick Harris nemůže být nudný člověk, jaký by napsal tradiční či suchý životopis. Název jeho biografi e odkazuje k tzv. gamebookům: čtenář se sám stává hlavní postavou knihy, tedy Neilem Patrickem Harrisem, a může se na konci každé kapitoly rozhodnout podle nabízených možností, kde bude ve čtení/životní dráze NPH pokračovat. Vydává se tedy z malého amerického města do světa televize, fi lmu, broadwayského muzikálu; učí se magii; získává první erotické zkušenosti; objevuje sám sebe a svou sexuální orientaci; žení se a má děti; dosahuje úspěchů u kritiky i diváků. Harris ve své knize nejen rekapituluje svou úspěšnou hereckou dráhu, nemlčí ani o svých neúspěších, a neváhá odkrýt své soukromí, pokud tím může povzbudit lidi, kteří jen obtížně hledali sami sebe nebo se museli vyrovnávat s předsudky okolí. Herce narozeného v roce 1973 zná celý svět především jako Barneyho ze seriálu Jak jsem poznal vaši matku. V kůži této postavy napsal společně se scenáristou seriálu Mattem Kuhnem řadu knih, ve které Barneyho životní fi losofi i dále rozvíjí a nabízí jako inspiraci čtenářům, zejména mužům. Harrisova herecká dráha je ovšem mnohem delší a pestřejší, a jeho životopis nabízí všem fanouškům tohoto talentovaného herce velmi zábavnou možnost, jak se s jeho kariérou, prací i osobním životem dopodrobna seznámit.

Objev podobné jako Zvol si vlastní životopis - Neil Patrick Harris

The lyrical fantasy masterpiece about stories, legends and how they change the world. The Name of the Wind is an absolute must-read for any fan of fantasy fiction.''This is a magnificent book'' Anne McCaffrey''I was reminded of Ursula K. Le Guin, George R. R. Martin, and J. R. R. Tolkein, but never felt that Rothfuss was imitating anyone'' THE TIMES''I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep.My name is Kvothe.You may have heard of me''So begins the tale of Kvothe - currently known as Kote, the unassuming innkeepter - from his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, through his years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime-riddled city, to his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a difficult and dangerous school of magic. In these pages you will come to know Kvothe the notorious magician, the accomplished thief, the masterful musician, the dragon-slayer, the legend-hunter, the lover, the thief and the infamous assassin.The Name of the Wind is fantasy at its very best, and an astounding must-read coming-of-age adventure.Readers adore The Name of the Wind:''The quality of the writing breathes magic into even fairly ordinary scenes, and makes some of the important ones extraordinary'' Mark Lawrence''This is why I love fantasy so much . . . The writing style is smooth, the pacing just right . . . I would easily recommend this to anyone who enjoys fantasy, but also to people who enjoy great stories told wonderfully well'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''For the love of God, if you haven''t read this book and love these kinds of high fantasy novels, READ IT!'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''The story is fantastic, the writing is amazing, and if you have a heart the main character will capture it'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Patrick Rothfuss is such a talented storyteller and there was never a dull moment throughout the entire book! . . . The Name of the Wind is a masterpiece and Patrick Rothfuss is a freaking genius'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''This story was, simply put, excellent . . . Rothfuss has more than earnt his reputation. I''m so glad this book lived up to the hype . . . A jaw dropping five stars'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''One of the best fantasy books of all time'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''A legitimately wonderful story that is written beautifully . . . This should be one of the required reading books for any fan of fantasy'' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Objev podobné jako The Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss

Audiokniha: Příběhy jsou jako divá zvěř. Když je vypustíš na svobodu, mohou napáchat spoustu škody. Přesně sedm minut po půlnoci navštíví třináctiletého Conora netvor. Chlapce však neděsí, protože nic nemůže být horší, než noční můry, které ho v poslední době pronásledují. Než realita, ve které žije. Než fakt, že jeho máma je vážně nemocná, táta kdesi za mořem s novou rodinou a na něj zbyla jenom upjatá babička, s níž si nerozumí. Když se teď rozhádal se svou nejlepší kamarádkou, nezbyl nikdo, komu by mohl říct, že se mu ve škole spolužáci buď vyhýbají pohledem, nebo ho šikanují. Proč by se měl bát tajuplného přízraku z dávných časů, ukrývajícího se v podobě starého stromu za domem, který tvrdí, že ho sám zavolal? Přichází proto, aby Conorovi vyprávěl tři příběhy. Na oplátku ale něco chce. Tu nejnebezpečnější věc ze všech. Chce slyšet pravdu. Filmová adaptace příběhu plného temně pohádkové atmosféry vstoupila do českých kin 30. března 2017. Patrick Ness (* 1971) Americko-britský spisovatel a novinář se narodil na vojenské základně Fort Belvoir ve Virginii, kde jeho otec působil jako výcvikový instruktor americké armády. Studoval anglickou literaturu na Univerzitě Jižní Kalifornie. První povídka mu vyšla roku 1997 v časopise Genre. Vyučoval tvůrčí psaní na Oxforské univerzitě a působil jako redaktor v Daily Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph a Guardian, kam píše recenze dodnes. Celosvětovou čtenářskou popularitu mu přinesla sci-fi série Chaos, na níž navázal několika různorodými texty, které však spojuje autorův nezaměnitelný rukopis: suverénní vypravěčství, obsahová hloubka a dotyk nadpřirozena. Román Volání netvora (Slovart, 2017) napsal podle námětu zesnulé Siobhan Dowdové a obdržel za ni CILIP Carnegie Medal (cenu CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal získaly také ilustrace Volání netvora od Jima Kaye). Ness je rovněž autorem scénáře filmové adaptace příběhu, kterou režíroval Juan Antonio Bayona (horor Sirotčinec, dvě epizody první řady seriálu Penny Dreadful). Následovaly knihy Něco víc (Slovart 2017) a My ostatní tu prostě žijem (Slovart, 2016). Patrick Ness je rovněž scenáristou nového spin-off k seriálu Pán času. Jan Vondráček (* 1966) K divadlu se dostal během vojny po gymnáziu (účinkoval v Armádním uměleckém souboru). Následovalo studium na katedře alternativního a loutkového divadla DAMU, odchod s celým ročníkem do nově vzniklého Dejvického divadla, účast na mnoha festivalech, řada ocenění a vstup do souboru Divadla v Dlouhé, jehož členem je dodnes. Díky seriálu Mentalista, v němž dabuje hlavní postavu Patrika Janea, je známý i jeho hlas (Cena Františka Filipovského 2010). Filmoví a televizní diváci jej mohli zaznamenat ve filmech Pokoj v duši (2009), Lidice (2011), Příběh kmotra (2013) nebo v seriálech České století (2013), Život a doba soudce A. K. (2014) či Vraždy v kruhu (2015).

Objev podobné jako Volání netvora - Patrick Ness - audiokniha

Patrick Roth vypráví neuvěřitelný příběh Josefa z Nazaretu jako zoufajícího si člověka, líčí jeho hlubokou víru a neposlušnost vůči Bohu. Román zároveň pátrá po možnosti nového počátku. Jeruzalém v roce 70 po Kristu: hrozí, že římské oddíly zboří ochranné hradby. Obléhání Svatého města je výchozím bodem románu plného silných obrazů, jehož oblouk vyprávění se klene až k okamžiku Ježíšova narození. Ve středu událostí stojí Josef, Mariin muž, o němž evangelia vyprávějí, že naslouchal snům, když k sobě přijal ženu a dítě. Patrick Roth mu přisuzuje osud plný napětí, drama mezi člověkem a božskostí jako neuchopitelnou mocí. Třináct let po Ježíšově zrození vyžaduje Bůh od Josefa nejvyšší oběť. „Kde je tu spravedlnost, abych porozuměl?“ žaluje Josef tváří v tvář neopodstatněné Boží vůli. Dokáže tuto oběť přinést? V rafinovaně do sebe propletených pasážích mezi snem a realitou proniká román do prostoru prožitků, v němž se bortí zdánlivé jistoty. Rothovo vypravěčské umění vychází z existenciální zkušenosti a svědčí o výjimečné síle autorova jazyka, který je ve svém přiblížení výrazovému rytmu Bible sám estetickým zážitkem. Od současné tvorby se způsob Rothova vyprávění odlišuje především v tom, že připouští transcendenci, a ve své radikální vážnosti je ojedinělým zjevem v německy psané literatuře.

Objev podobné jako Východ slunce - Patrick Roth

Vítěz ceny Magnesia Litera 2020 – překlad. Svazek Patrick Melrose I přináší první tři romány z pětidílného, částečně autobiografického cyklu románů o Patricku Melroseovi z let 1992–2011, v němž se vypravěč vyrovnává s tím, že se stal „hračkou v sadomasochistických hrátkách svých rodičů“. Všechny tři knihy – nazvané Na tom nesejde, Špatná zpráva a Trocha naděje – se odehrávají během jednoho dne a autor nám v nich prostřednictvím mistrných črt nabízí pohled nejen do prostředí britské společenské smetánky, ale i do odvykacích center a newyorské drogové scény. Vypravěč je uchvácen svým démonickým otcem – ten na něm v prvním díle ukájí své sadistické choutky, v druhém díle je přítomen již jen jako stín (už dospělý Patrick cestuje do New Yorku vyzvednout jeho ostatky) a v díle třetím vystupuje jako vzpomínka, na niž nejde zapomenout, ale ani se s ní usmířit. „Hamlet na heroinu“, „makabrózní groteska hnaná sebedestruktivní touhou“ – i tak označovala ostrovní kritika St Aubynovo dílo. Jeho románový cyklus ale zdaleka není jen zádumčivý román o traumatu; je to dílo čtivé, neobyčejně vtipné, ve své společenské kritice přesné a sžíravé. Ve své románové pentalogii o Patricku Melroseovi Edward St Aubyn dokazuje, že je skutečným následovníkem Evelyna Waugha a Oscara Wildea. Mravy vyšších středních vrstev a nižší šlechty nikdo neukázal v tak krutém a šokujícím světle. Málokterý spisovatel dokázal zúčtovat se svými odpudivými rodiči ani svým traumatizovaným dětstvím s tak temným humorem. „Důvtip Oscara Wildea, lehkost P. G. Wodehouse a kousavost Evelyna Waugha.“ – Zadie Smithová „Zcela mimořádné… Kyselinový humor ostrý jako jehlové podpatky.“ – Francine Proseová „Přečetla jsem pět románů o Patricku Melroseovi za pět dní. Když jsem dočetla poslední, dala jsem si všech pět ještě jednou.“ – Ann Patchettová, Guardian Spisovatel a žurnalista Edward St Aubyn se narodil roku 1960. Kromě pěti románů o Patricku Melroseovi -- Na tom nesejde, Špatné zprávy, Trocha naděje, Mateřské mléko a Konečně -- napsal ještě další tři prózy, z nichž nakl. ARGO vydalo roku 2015 prózu Marně hledám slov. Spolupracoval též na scénáři k pětidílné televizní minisérii nazvané podle jména hlavního hrdiny. Titulní roli bravurně ztvárnil Benedict Cumberbatch.

Objev podobné jako Patrick Melrose I - Edward St. Aubyn

''I just love the world of Patrick Rothfuss'' Lin-Manuel Miranda''He''s bloody good, this Rothfuss guy'' George R R MartinSequel to the extraordinary THE NAME OF THE WIND, THE WISE MAN''S FEAR is the second instalment of this superb fantasy trilogy from Patrick Rothfuss. This is the most exciting fantasy series since George R. R. Martin''s A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, and a must-read for all fans of HBO''s GAME OF THRONES.Picking up the tale of Kvothe Kingkiller once again, we follow him into exile, into political intrigue, courtship, adventure, love and magic ... and further along the path that has turned Kvothe, the mightiest magician of his age, a legend in his own time, into Kote, the unassuming pub landlord.Packed with as much magic, adventure and home-grown drama as THE NAME OF THE WIND, this is a sequel in every way the equal to its predecessor and a must-read for all fantasy fans. Readable, engaging and gripping THE WISE MAN''S FEAR is the biggest and the best new fantasy novel out there.

Objev podobné jako The Wise Man´s Fear - Patrick Rothfuss

The secret to your health, fitness and overall wellbeing lies in the most basic and overlooked aspect of your workout: how you breathe. Developing body strength while ignoring breathing strength is counterproductive. In The Oxygen Advantage, Patrick McKeown combines his successful breathing exercises with techniques designed to simulate high-altitude training in a highly successful programme that will significantly improve anyone''s health but will also empower athletes to improve their sports performance. These scientifically validated exercises have the potential to drastically improve your overall fitness, whether you are a habitual couch potato or an Ironman triathlon champion. These easy-to-use techniques can help to reduce your breathlessness, improve your sleep as well as reduce anxiety and stress. Drawing on his own experiences as an ex-asthmatic and the work he has done to help athletes and asthma sufferers alike to achieve greater fitness, Patrick shows you the key to a healthier, fitter you.

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The long-awaited memoir from iconic, beloved actor and living legend Sir Patrick Stewart. From his acclaimed stage triumphs to his legendary onscreen work, Sir Patrick Stewart has captivated audiences around the world and across multiple generations in a career spanning six decades with his indelible command of stage and screen. No other British working actor enjoys such career variety, universal respect and unending popularity, as witnessed through his seminal roles – whether as Captain Jean-Luc Picard of Star Trek fame, Professor Charles Xavier of Marvel's X-Men hit film franchise, his more than forty years as part of the Royal Shakespeare Company and in such critically lauded roles for Hamlet and The Tempest on the West End and Broadway, his unforgettable one-man show adapted from Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, or his comedic work in American Dad!, Ted, Extras and Blunt Talk, among many others.Now, he presents his long-awaited memoir, Making It So, a revealing portrait of a driven artist whose astonishing life – from his humble and hardscrabble beginnings in Yorkshire, to the dizzying heights of Hollywood and worldwide acclaim – proves a story as exuberant, definitive and enduring as the author himself.

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From John Patrick Green, the creator of the side-splitting InvestiGators series, comes Agents of S.U.I.T. – the first in a full colour, laugh-out-loud graphic novel series perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey and Dog Man!''Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny, the InvestiGators books are instant classics!'' - Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey on InvestiGators.Meet Cilantro the Chameleon! Newly appointed Agent of S.U.I.T!*Cilantro finally has a chance to prove herself . . . but her first big case is OUT OF THIS WORLD. As she begins to uncover a sheep-led worker’s rights revolt and an alien invasion conspiracy, can Cilantro earn her V.E.S.T.** and catch the bad guys?Created by John Patrick Green with cowriter Christopher Hastings and artist Pat Lewis, join the Agents in this standalone but complementary series.*Special Undercover Investigation Teams**Very Exciting Spy Technology

Objev podobné jako Agents of S.U.I.T. - John Patrick Green

Patrick and Flippa are best friends-they love watching clouds together. Every day, Flippa dives for their dinner and makes sure that Patrick''s tummy is full of fish . . . so why does he always have that empty bear feeling? Is it because Flippa''s always in charge?The water might be ICY, but this story is full of WARMTH and LAUGHTER.

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The bestselling novel and major film about love, loss and hope from the twice Carnegie Medal-winning Patrick Ness.The monster showed up just after midnight. As they do. But it isn’t the monster Conor''s been expecting. He''s been expecting the one from his nightmare, the one he''s had nearly every night since his mother started her treatments, the one with the darkness and the wind and the screaming... This monster is something different. Something ancient, something wild. And it wants the most dangerous thing of all from Conor. It wants the truth. Patrick Ness takes the final idea of the late, award-winning writer Siobhan Dowd and weaves an extraordinary and heartbreaking tale of mischief, healing and above all, the courage it takes to survive.

Objev podobné jako A Monster Calls - Patrick Ness, Siobhan Dowd

From the creator of Valuetainment, the #1 YouTube channel for entrepreneurs, and “one of the most exciting thinkers” (Ray Dalio, author of Principles) in business today, comes a practical and effective guide for thinking more clearly and achieving your most audacious professional goals.Both successful entrepreneurs and chess grandmasters have the vision to look at the pieces in front of them and anticipate their next five moves. In this book, Patrick Bet-David “helps entrepreneurs understand exactly what they need to do next” (Brian Tracy, author of Eat That Frog!) by translating this skill into a valuable methodology. Whether you feel like you’ve hit a wall, lost your fire, or are looking for innovative strategies to take your business to the next level, Your Next Five Moves has the answers. You will gain: CLARITY on what you want and who you want to be. STRATEGY to help you reason in the war room and the board room. GROWTH TACTICS for good times and bad. SKILLS for building the right team based on strong values. INSIGHT on power plays and the art of applying leverage. Combining these principles and revelations drawn from Patrick’s own rise to successful CEO, Your Next Five Moves is a must-read for any serious executive, strategist, or entrepreneur.

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*** Pre-order THE TIME HOP COFFEE SHOP, the uplifting new novel from Phaedra Patrick, now! ***"An escapist romp that offers it all: a European vacation, an unsolved mystery, and a whole lot of love" - Christina Lauren***Can the future be rewritten?On the verge of her second marriage, Carla Carter knows she’s finally found the one. She and her fiancé, Tom, met through Logical Love, a dating agency she founded for the pragmatically minded, and she’s confident that, together, they will dispel an old family curse claiming Carter women are unlucky in love.But Carla’s highly superstitious family insists she visit a fortune teller before her big day, and the tarot cards reveal that a different man holds the key to Carla’s happiness – someone she met while travelling during a gap year, twenty-one years ago. This startling information spurs Carla to trace and revisit the ex-boyfriends she met during that time before she walks down the aisle.From Barcelona to Amsterdam, Turkey to Paris, will Carla find her perfect match? And can a face from her past help Carla rewrite her entire family history, forever?***PRAISE FOR PHAEDRA PATRICK:‘A feel-good story with oodles of charm’ Daily Mail‘A balm for the soul and the heart’ Sun‘A gorgeous journey’ Heat''The perfect book to read when you want to give your heart a holiday'' Sally Page

Objev podobné jako The Year of What If - Phaedra Patrick

Award-winning journalist - and author of Hello, Shadowlands - Patrick Winn reveals the inside story of a forbidden republic - the narco-state of the Wa.The jagged mountains dividing China and Burma belong to the Wa, an indigenous group who have outwitted the CIA to create the world''s mightiest narco-state, controlling more territory than Israel and with more troops than Sweden. Are they crime lords? Or visionaries? Wa State has become a real nation with its own highways, anthems, schools and flags. Its leaders promise freedom, using profits from trafficking heroin and meth to attain what China''s other frontier peoples, Tibetans and Uyghurs, can only dream of: a state of their own. Patrick Winn embarks on a risky journey of discovery, chasing clues about the forbidden republic from Thailand to Burma to the secretive Wa State itself.

Objev podobné jako Narcotopia - Patrick Winn

Tagline: Patrick Lencioni's first full-length nonfiction book. This book brings together all of the themes of Patrick Lencioni's other bestselling books into a cohesive and comprehensive exploration of organizational health - what it means for an organization to be "healthy", why it's critical for success, and how to get there.

Objev podobné jako The Advantage - Patrick M. Lencioni

An all-consuming story of revenge, redemption and dragons from the twice Carnegie Medal-winner Patrick Ness.“On a cold Sunday evening in early 1957, Sarah Dewhurst waited with her father in the parking lot of the Chevron Gas Station for the dragon he’d hired to help on the farm.” This dragon, Kazimir, has more to him than meets the eye. Sarah can’t help but be curious about him, an animal who supposedly doesn’t have a soul but is seemingly intent on keeping her safe from the brutal attentions of Deputy Sheriff Emmett Kelby. Kazimir knows something she doesn’t. He has arrived at the farm because of a prophecy. A prophecy that involves a deadly assassin, a cult of dragon worshippers, two FBI agents – and somehow, Sarah Dewhurst herself. From the bestselling author of the Chaos Walking trilogy comes a heart-stopping story of fanaticism, hope, bravery and impossible second chances, set in a world on the very brink of its own destruction."Exhilarating and heart-stopping." Russell T Davies"Gloriously original and unpredictable ... Mind-bending in the best possible way.” Observer“A clever, complex and completely engrossing story.” The Times“[An] extraordinary story of fate, power and redemption … He is a remarkable talent.” Daily Mail“Ness shows that although monsters exist in every world, many wish to overcome them; and even in the smoking ruins of civilisation, there is room for hope.” Guardian“Revenge, redemption, the Cold War and dragons. Another great tale from the master with the best opening line of any book this year.” Simon Mayo“You can always rely on Patrick Ness to surprise you, and this beautifully written urban fantasy doesn’t disappoint … an immersive, rewarding read.” Independent“Never less than gripping ... full of charm, intriguing characters and awesome, cinematic set-pieces.” SFX“An incredibly touching, powerful and startling read.” Female First“A provocative Cold War-set tale of dragon worshippers, parenthood, and the apocalypse.” Entertainment Weekly“Gripping until the end.” Irish Times

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Welcome to the wonderful world of Patrick! For when he plays his violin, the most extraordinary things start to happen: fish can fly, and cows can dance and trees grow cakes instead of apples. There''s fireworks and fun and colours everywhere, when Patrick performs his magical tunes...

Objev podobné jako Patrick - Quentin Blake

Enjoy this beautifully illustrated and packaged collection of Mutts comic strips from 2022 by Patrick McDonnell. The Little Things: A Mutts Treasury collects a year's worth of special and sweet moments with Earl, Mooch, and the rest of their four-legged friends. This treasury features an entire year's worth of Mutts comics, including sketch art and illustrations by author Patrick McDonnell. Printed on recycled paper.

Objev podobné jako Mutts: The Little Things - Patrick McDonnell

''Nothing short of a masterpiece'' JAN MORRIS''[This] gloriously ornate account of that epic journey is a classic'' ROBERT MACFARLANE''Not only is this journey one of physical adventure but of cultural awakening. Architecture, art, genealogy, quirks of history and language are all devoured -- and here passed on -- with a gusto uniquely his'' COLIN THUBRON, Sunday Times''One of the most romantic books of the twentieth century, Patrick Leigh Fermor''s account of a long walk across Europe is also a literary treasure, a rich blend of action and observation'' GuardianIn 1933, at the age of 18, Patrick Leigh Fermor set out on an extraordinary journey by foot - from the Hook of Holland to Constantinople. A Time of Gifts is the first volume in a trilogy recounting the trip, and takes the reader with him as far as Hungary.It is a book of compelling glimpses - not only of the events which were curdling Europe at that time, but also of its resplendent domes and monasteries, its great rivers, the sun on the Bavarian snow, the storks and frogs, the hospitable burgomasters who welcomed him, and that world''s grandeurs and courtesies. His powers of recollection have astonishing sweep and verve, and the scope is majestic.

Objev podobné jako A Time of Gifts - Patrick Leigh Fermor

Can Captain Jack Aubrey and his crew defy the odds, and outmanoeuvre the French, to take two small but vital islands in the Indian Ocean?Life ashore on half pay, despite the joys of family life, is unlikely to satisfy a man of action such as Jack Aubrey. The sea calls to him. And so, when his friend, ship’s surgeon and secret agent Stephen Maturin, arrives with secret orders, Aubrey soon finds himself in command of a frigate and setting sail for the Cape of Good Hope.But, in Nelson’s navy, there are as many enemies within as without.‘A few books work their way . . . onto [bestseller] lists by genuine, lasting excellence – witness The Lord of the Rings, or Patrick O’Brian’s sea stories.’URSULA K. LE GUIN‘I devoured Patrick O’Brian’s twenty-volume masterpiece as if it had been so many tots of Jamaica grog.’CHRISTOPHER HITCHENS

Objev podobné jako The Mauritius Command - Patrick O'Brian