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The Magic Lantern is one of those rare books that capture history in the making, written by an author who was witness to some of the most remarkable moments that marked the collapse of Communism in Eastern Europe.Timothy Garton Ash was there in Warsaw, on 4 June, when the communist government was humiliated by Solidarity in the first semi-free elections since the Second World War. He was there in Budapest, twelve days later, when Imre Nagy - thirty-one years after his execution - was finally given his proper funeral. He was there in Berlin, as the Wall opened. And most remarkable of all, he was there in Prague, in the back rooms of the Magic Lantern theatre, with Vaclav Havel and the members of Civic Forum, as they made their 'Velvet Revolution'.

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Drawing from the people who lived it, Homelands explores how Europe slowly recovered and rebuilt from World War Two. And then faltered.Timothy Garton Ash, our greatest writer about Europe, has spent a lifetime studying Europe and this deeply felt book is full of vivid experiences: from his father's memories of D-Day and his own surveillance at the hands of the Stasi to interviewing Albanian guerrillas in the mountains of Kosovo and angry teenagers in the poorest quarters of Paris, as well as advising prime ministers, chancellors and presidents.Homelands is at once a living, breathing history of a period of unprecedented progress, a clear-eyed account of how so much then went wrong and an urgent call to the citizens of this great old continent to understand and defend what we have collectively achieved.

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'Tremendously enjoyable ... thoughtful, honest, open, self-deprecating' Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times'Readers could hardly wish for a wiser guide ... panoramic ...defiantly hopeful' Financial TimesDrawing from the people who lived it, Homelands explores how Europe slowly recovered and rebuilt from World War Two. And then faltered. Timothy Garton Ash, our greatest writer about Europe, has spent a lifetime studying Europe and this deeply felt book is full of vivid experiences: from his father's memories of D-Day and his own surveillance at the hands of the Stasi to interviewing Albanian guerrillas in the mountains of Kosovo and angry teenagers in the poorest quarters of Paris, as well as advising prime ministers, chancellors and presidents.Homelands is at once a living, breathing history of a period of unprecedented progress, a clear-eyed account of how so much then went wrong and an urgent call to the citizens of this great old continent to understand and defend what we have collectively achieved. 'The right book for Europe, at the right time' Timothy Snyder, author of On Tyranny'A moving love letter to Europe' Lea Ypi, author of Free

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Proslulý historik a novinář se již téměř půl století zabývá rolí Evropy při utváření moderního světa a výzvami, jimž musí čelit. Byl svědkem revolucí v řadě "satelitů" Sovětského svazu a jeho kontakty s inspirátory politických změn mu poskytly cenný materiál pro tuto knihu. Nabízí v ní zasvěcený pohled na proces integrace západní Evropy a na proměnu střední a východní Evropy mezi maďarskou revolucí v roce 1956 a ruskou invazí na Ukrajinu. Autor líčí, jak se Evropa vynořila z válečné zkázy, aby se demokratizovala, sjednotila a posléze zhroutila. Přibližuje období nebývalého pokroku společně s tím, jak se mnohé pokazilo, od finanční krize v roce 2008 až po současný konflikt s Ruskem. Nezastírá korupci a nesnášenlivost, které poznamenaly vstup narůstajícího počtu kandidátských států do EU. A zamýšlí se nad tím, co by mělo případné hranice rozšíření EU definovat. Současně uvádí některá ponaučení z uplynulého půlstoletí, např. neobratný a nehumánní pokus o vytvoření "pevnosti Evropa" proti imigraci, jenž podpořil oživení rasistické krajní pravice. Kniha Timothyho Gartona Ashe je také jeho osobním příběhem poznávání a chápání Evropy.

Objev podobné jako Evropa, náš domov - Timothy Garton Ash

eBook: Svazek reportáží světoznámého britského historika, politologa a publicisty představuje jedinečné zachycení převratných událostí roku 1989, tak jak postupně zasáhly čtyři středoevropské komunistické režimy včetně tehdejšího Československa. Autor se přitom soustřeďuje na klíčové události daného historického okamžiku v podobě červnových voleb v Polsku a pohřbu Imreho Nagye v Maďarsku a listopadového pádu berlínské zdi a „sametové revoluce“ v Československu, jimž byl osobně přítomen, a se svou charakteristickou erudicí, osobní angažovaností i jemným humorem podává nezapomenutelné svědectví o revoluční proměně, jež definitivně změnila tvář střední a východní Evropy. V nakladatelství PROSTOR kniha vychází ve třetím vydání u příležitosti třicátého výročí sametové revoluce s novým autorovým doslovem – esejem, v němž rozebírá stav střední Evropy tři desetiletí po pádu komunismu a zamýšlí se nad příčinami rozdělení společnosti a krize důvěry v liberální demokracii. Timothy Garton Ash (1955), britský historik a spisovatel, je profesorem evropských studií na Oxfordu a působí rovněž na Stanfordu ve Spojených státech. Svými esejemi pravidelně přispívá do magazínu The New York Review of Books a do Guardianu píše sloupky o současných mezinárodních událostech. Česky vyšly jeho knihy Svobodný svět (2006), úvaha nad krizí Západu, rozděleného postojem k válce v Iráku, a nad variantami dalšího vývoje v západní společnosti, Dějiny přítomnosti. Eseje, črty a zprávy z Evropy devadesátých let (2003) a Svazek (1998), k jehož napsání ho inspirovalo seznámení s jeho osobními záznamy z archivu východoněmecké státní bezpečnosti. Jeho nejpřekládanější knihou, a to celkem do dvaceti jazyků, se stal Rok zázraků. Časopis Time ho zařadil v roce 2005 mezi sto nejvlivnějších lidí světa. Ocitl-li se kdy novinář v pravý čas na pravém místě, byl to nepochybně případ Timothyho Gartona Ashe a střední Evropy roku 1989. … Díky němu mohou nyní i čtenáři sledovat tyto přelomové události, jako by byli jejich přímými účastníky. Financial Times Garton Ash byl zaujatým pozorovatelem a chvílemi bezmála spoluaktérem revolucí, jež zasáhly region střední a východní Evropy. Jako znalec kontextu, předních osobností a převládajících politických a intelektuálních proudů popisuje a interpretuje dramatické události roku 1989 s jistotou a šarmem, jež nemají u ostatních západních komentátorů obdobu. Foreign Affairs Jeden z nejbrilantnějších a nejinspirativnějších vykladačů moderní východní Evropy – nejen pro úžasnou živost vyprávění, ale také díky vhledu do spleti vzpomínek, tradic a národních konfliktů, z nichž tyto výjimečné události vzešly. The Times

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eBook: Kniha Evropa, náš domov představuje osobně laděného průvodce po dějinách našeho kontinentu v posledním více než půlstoletí. Je nabitá fakty, bezprostředními zážitky i empatickými pohledy na proměňující se svět evropské liberální demokracie. Příběh moderní Evropy se tu rodí z rozvalin druhé světové války, sleduje rozmach západní části kontinentu i boj obyvatel sovětského bloku za svobodu a lidskou důstojnost. A také společné roky, které následovaly: transformaci postkomunistického světa, tragédii rozpadu Jugoslávie, rozšíření Evropské unie, finanční krizi, migrační dramata, ruský vpád na Ukrajinu. Autorovo líčení je objektivní i hluboce osobní zároveň. Není to dáno pouze jeho spisovatelským nadáním a odbornou erudicí. Evropu začal poznávat na vlastní kůži už jako teenager a nikdy s jejím objevováním nepřestal. Setkával se přitom s tvůrci osudů kontinentu i s lidmi, kteří si v mlýnici dějin jen s vypětím sil dokážou uhájit osud vlastní. Právě proto, že tématem Timothyho Gartona Ashe jsou ti i oni, je kniha tolik poutavá a tak důležitá. Práce Evropa, náš domov byla přeložena již do dvaceti jazyků a oceňují ji nejen laičtí čtenáři, ale také odborníci. Historik Timothy Snyder, mimochodem doktorand Gartona Ashe z Oxfordu, ji nazval „správnou knihou napsanou ve správnou chvíli“, spisovatel John le Carré ji zase vyzdvihuje jako skvěle formulovaný portrét historických zrad i kompromisů. A přiléhavě zní metafora, jejíž autorkou je historička a politoložka Lea Ypiová z London School of Economics: kniha je podle ní milostným dopisem Evropě, v němž víří vzpomínky, politické analýzy i společenská kritika a který zrcadlí budoucnost kontinentu pronásledovaného vlastní minulostí. Britský historik, spisovatel a esejista Timothy Garton Ash (1955) je profesorem evropských studií na Oxfordské univerzitě, působí též v Hooverově institutu Stanfordovy univerzity. Jeho sloupky psané pro deník The Guardian přetiskuje řada dalších médií, přispívá do The New York Revue of Books a řadu let byl zahraničním redaktorem týdeníku The Spectator. Patří k předním znalcům moderních evropských dějin, zejména dějin střední Evropy, a mezi nejdůležitější veřejné intelektuály současnosti. Na vlastní oči zažil pád komunismu ve střední a východní Evropě, s mnoha jeho protagonisty byl v blízkém kontaktu. Prezident Václav Havel mu v roce 2003 udělil medaili Za zásluhy, časopis Time ho v roce 2006 zařadil mezi stovku nejvlivnějších světových osobností a v roce 2017 získal evropskou Cenu Karla Velikého. Garton Ash je autorem deseti titulů přeložených do mnoha jazyků. Česky vyšly jeho knihy Rok zázraků (PROSTOR 1991), Středoevropan volbou (1992), Svazek – osobní příběh (1998), Dějiny přítomnosti. Eseje, črty a zprávy z Evropy devadesátých let (2003) a Svobodný svět. Amerika, Evropa a budoucnost Západu (2006).

Objev podobné jako Evropa, náš domov - Timothy Garton Ash - e-kniha

First published under the title "The Theatre of the World", this work is a portrait of the crucible of magic, science and religion at the court of the doomed dreamer Rudolf II in Renaissance Prague. It is filled with angels and devils, high art and low cunning, talismans and stars.

Objev podobné jako The Mercurial Emperor : The Magic Circle of Rudolf II in Renaissance Prague

Audiokniha: Sjednocená Evropa není bez chyb, ale právě proto si od nás žádá dennodenní péči. Barbarskou světovou válkou pobořená, pak dlouho rozdělená a zadrátovaná, vždy rozdrobená a s nejasnou východní hranicí, nicméně proto ochotná propojit to, co je očividně vlastností celku. Místy rozhádaná, demograficky nevyvážená a populisty demolovaná, až se o ni bojíme. Taková je Evropa, jak ji znají generace, které jsou v ní doma. V náhledu předního britského publicisty, který do rozboru její integrace promítl výjimečnou životní zkušenost, odbornost i setkání s desítkami neokázalých svědků z mnoha zemí, se ukazuje, nakolik už se náš světadíl oprostil od nacionalismů, a přece zůstává „jednotný v rozmanitosti“. Bytostný Evropan Garton Ash rád po britsku vtipkuje, avšak nezamlčuje, že proces půlstoletého stmelování provázely jak úctyhodné vize, tak pokrytecké ústrky, špatné odhady a propady. Po brexitu a Putinově vpádu na Ukrajinu jako bychom se navíc chtě nechtě vraceli cestou pracně vyvzdorované svornosti zase zpět. Nová válka v intenzitě, jakou kontinent skoro osmdesát let nepoznal, testuje naši soudržnost v míře neméně závažné. Pomineme-li však všechny ostatní Evropy, které jsme čas od času zkoušeli zavádět, žijeme podle autora stále v té nejlepší možné. Bránit její svobodu, zdokonalovat ji a rozšiřovat má smysl. Učitel Timothyho Snydera hledá a nalézá ducha moderních evropských dějin. Zvlášť cenná je jeho čtivá analýza pro mladé rebely, občas omámené představou, že historii přece už lidstvo odzvonilo. Jaká iluze. Kdo si svou minulost nepamatuje, je podle filozofa Santayany odsouzen prožít ji znovu. „Neodolatelně dobře napsaná kniha: přístupná, vtipná a inteligentní." – Neal Acherson, The New York Review of Books. „Toto není výklad dějin Evropské unie a už vůbec ne strastiplných vztahů Británie s ní. Místo toho vrhá panoramatický pohled na kontinent s 850 miliony obyvatel a naslouchá slovům na ulici v Prištině stejně jako v Paříži (...) Je to nestranné, ale zároveň tak srdečné dílo." – Boyd Tonkin, The Financial Times. „Rozhodně si musíme dávat pozor, abychom si dějiny poválečné Evropy nezačali vyprávět jako pohádku, v níž se moudří a ctnostní hrdinové poučí ze zkušeností, které mají s peklem, aby vybudovali nebe. (…) [Geremkův] příběh je jedinečný, avšak v základu je jeho evropanství typické pro několik generací budovatelů Evropy, kteří našemu kontinentu dali dnešní podobu z počátku jedenadvacátého století. Porovnáte-li argumenty, jimiž se od čtyřicátých do devadesátých let minulého století evropská integrace v různých zemích prosazovala, vypadá na první pohled každý národní příběh jinak. Když se však ponoříte hloub, všimnete si stejné základní myšlenky: ‚Tohle místo není pěkné; chceme žít v lepším, a to lepší místo se jmenuje Evropa.‘“ – ukázka z textu. „Východ sledoval Západ stejně jako žena středních let sleduje v americkém bistru Meg Ryanovou, jak očividně předstírá orgasmus ve filmu z roku 1989 Když Harry potkal Sally, a říká přitom: „Chtěla bych to, co má ona.“ (…) Postkomunistická Evropa tak připomínala cosi jako pouťovou atrakci se zkreslujícími zrcadly: když se do takového zrcadla podíváte, spatříte jednou strašlivého tlusťocha, podruhé legračně vychrtlého dlouhána. Jenže také sám se sebou spokojený člověk ze Západu, který se těm bizarně zkreslujícím zrcadlům smál, měl nebezpečnou nadváhu, vysoký krevní tlak a nemocné srdce. – ukázka z textu.

Objev podobné jako Evropa, náš domov: Od vylodění v Normandii po válku na Ukrajině - Timothy Garton Ash - audiokniha

From the Velvet Revolution to the disturbing world of Franz Kafka, from the devestation of the Thirty Years War to the musical elegance of Mozart and Dvorak, Prague is steeped in a wealth of history and culture. PRAGUE IN BLACK AND GOLD is a first class history of this unique city, allowing us to unravel layer upon layer of startlingly symbolic sites and buidings to reveal the real Prague. "PRAGUE IN BLACK AND GOLD is an exceptional work - and exceptionally reliable ... I am sure that thiswill be an important and exciting guide for all who wish to learn more about the famous people and important events in the history of the Czech lands and their capital" Ivan Klima, The Times

Objev podobné jako Prague in Black and Gold: The History of a City - Peter Demetz

eBook: This is a unique history of what in the 1980s was the world’s largest association in the media field. However, the IOJ was embroiled in the Cold War: the bulk of 300,000 members were in the socialist East and developing South. Hence the collapse of the Soviet-led communist order in central-eastern Europe in 1989–91 precipitated the IOJ’s demise. The author – a Finnish journalism educator and media scholar – served as President of the IOJ during its heyday. In addition to a chronological account of the organization, the book includes testimonies by actors inside and outside the IOJ and comprehensive appendices containing unpublished documents.

Objev podobné jako The Rise and Fall of the International Organization of Journalists Based in Prague 1946–2016 - Kaarle Nordenstreng - e-kniha

Wilhelm von Habsburg wore the uniform of an Austrian officer, the court regalia of a Habsburg archduke, the simple suit of a Parisian exile, the decorations of the Order of the Golden Fleece and, every so often, a dress. He spoke the Italian of his archduke mother, the German of his archduke father, the English of his British royal friends, the Polish of the country his father wished to rule and the Ukrainian of the land Wilhelm wished to rule himself.Timothy Snyder's masterful biography is not only a reconstruction of the life of this extraordinary man - a man who remained loyal to his Ukrainian dreams even after the country's dissolution in 1921- but also charts the final collapse of the ancien regime in Europe and the rise of a new world order.

Objev podobné jako The Red Prince : The Fall of a Dynasty and the Rise of Modern Europe - Timothy Snyder

A TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR''As brilliant a history of the Vikings as one could possibly hope to read'' Tom HollandThe ''Viking Age'' is traditionally held to begin in June 793 when Scandinavian raiders attacked the monastery of Lindisfarne in Northumbria, and to end in September 1066, when King Harald Hardrada of Norway died leading the charge against the English line at the Battle of Stamford Bridge. This book, the most wide-ranging and comprehensive assessment of the current state of our knowledge, takes a refreshingly different view. It shows that the Viking expansion began generations before the Lindisfarne raid, and traces Scandinavian history back centuries further to see how these people came to be who they were.The narrative ranges across the whole of the Viking diaspora, from Vinland on the eastern American seaboard to Constantinople and Uzbekistan, with contacts as far away as China. Based on the latest archaeology, it explores the complex origins of the Viking phenomenon and traces the seismic shifts in Scandinavian society that resulted from an economy geared to maritime war. Some of its most striking discoveries include the central role of slavery in Viking life and trade, and the previously unsuspected pirate communities and family migrations that were part of the Viking ''armies'' - not least in England.Especially, Neil Price takes us inside the Norse mind and spirit-world, and across their borders of identity and gender, to reveal startlingly different Vikings to the barbarian marauders of stereotype. He cuts through centuries of received wisdom to try to see the Vikings as they saw themselves - descendants of the first human couple, the Children of Ash and Elm. Healso reminds us of the simultaneous familiarity and strangeness of the past, of how much we cannot know, alongside the discoveries that change the landscape of our understanding. This is an eye-opening and surprisingly moving book.

Objev podobné jako The Children of Ash and Elm - Neil Price

When facing life's questions, who do you turn to for advice? We all need mentors, particularly when the odds seem stacked against us. To find his own, bestselling author and podcast guru Tim Ferriss tracked down more than 100 eclectic experts to help him, and you, navigate life. Through short, action-packed profiles, he shares their secrets for success, happiness, meaning, and more. No matter the challenge or opportunity, something in these pages can help. You will learn: - The three books legendary investor Ray Dalio recommends most often - Lessons and tips from elite athletes like Maria Sharapova, Kelly Slater, Tony Hawk and Dan Gable - How and why Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz says no to most incoming requests - The meditation and mindfulness practices of David Lynch, Jimmy Fallon, Sharon Salzberg, Rick Rubin, Sarah Elizabeth Lewis and others - The high-school loss that motivated actor Terry Crews for life . . . and how you can use the lesson - Why TED curator Chris Anderson thinks `pursue your passion' is terrible advice - How Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens went from repeated rejections to global mega-bestseller - Why comedian Patton Oswalt wishes at least one catastrophic failure on anyone in the arts - Astrophysicist Janna Levin's unique reframe that helps her see obstacles as opportunities - Why actor Ben Stiller likes to dunk his head in a bucket of ice in the morning TIM FERRISS is one of Fast Company's `Most Innovative Business People' and an early-stage tech investor/advisor in Uber, Facebook, Twitter, Alibaba and more. He is also the author of The 4-Hour Work Week, The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef and Tools of Titans. The Observer and other media have named him `the Oprah of audio' due to the influence of his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which has exceeded 200 million downloads.

Objev podobné jako Tribe of Mentors : Short Life Advice from the Best in the World - Timothy Ferriss

Czechoslovakia brought an end to the Prague Spring and its promise of "socialism with a human face." Before the invasion, Czech reformers had made unexpected use of television to advance political and social change. In its aftermath, Communist Party leaders employed the medium to achieve "normalization," pitching television stars against political dissidents in a televised spectacle that defined the times.The Greengrocer and His TV offers a new cultural history of communism from the Prague Spring to the Velvet Revolution that reveals how state-endorsed ideologies were played out on television, particularly through soap opera-like serials. In focusing on the small screen, Paulina Bren looks to the "normal" of normalization, to the everyday experience of late communism. The figure central to this book is the greengrocer who, in a seminal essay by Vaclav Havel, symbolized the ordinary citizen who acquiesced to the communist regime out of fear.Bren challenges simplistic dichotomies of fearful acquiescence and courageous dissent to dramatically reconfigure what we know, or think we know, about everyday life under communism in the 1970s and 1980s. Deftly moving between the small screen, the street, and the Central Committee (and imaginatively drawing on a wide range of sources that include television shows, TV viewers' letters, newspapers, radio programs, the underground press, and the Communist Party archives), Bren shows how Havel's greengrocer actually experienced "normalization" and the ways in which popular television serials framed this experience.Now back by popular demand, socialist-era serials, such as The Woman Behind the Counter and The Thirty Adventures of Major Zeman, provide, Bren contends, a way of seeing-literally and figuratively-Czechoslovakia's normalization and Eastern Europe's real socialism.

Objev podobné jako The Greengrocer and His TV : The Culture of Communism after the 1968 Prague Spring - Paulina Bren

Praha - Klenot v srdci Evropy je historickou exkurzí o vzniku a průběhu výstavby našeho hlavního města od jeho počátků až po současnost, to vše doplněno nespočtem krásných fotografií a několika doplňujících podrobných ilustrací nejdůležitějších památek včetně ilustrované mapy historického centra Prahy.

Objev podobné jako Prague - A Jewel in the Heart of Europe - Ivan Henn

One photograph, one treasured memory, one chance to go back . . .In a cosy photography studio in the mountains between this world and the next, someone is waking up as if from a dream. A kind man will hand them a hot cup of tea and gently explain that, having reached the end of their life, they have one final task. There is a stack of photos on their lap, one for every day of their life, and now they must choose the pictures that capture their most treasured memories, which will be placed in a beautiful lantern. Once completed, it will be set spinning, and their cherished moments will flash before their eyes, guiding them to another world.But, like our most thumbed-over photographs, our favourite memories become faded with age, so each visitor to the studio has the chance to choose one day to return to and photograph afresh. Each has a treasured story to tell, from the old woman rebuilding a community in Tokyo after a disaster, to the flawed Yakuza man who remembers a time when he was kind, and a strong child who is fighting to survive.Extraordinarily moving and wise, The Lantern of Lost Memories is a beautiful Japanese tale about the people that make us and the moments that change us.

Objev podobné jako The Lantern of Lost Memories - Sanaka Hiiragi

Imagine waking up in a cosy photo studio in the mountains, between this world and the next. A kind man hands you a hot drink and a stack of photographs, one from every day of your life. Then, you are asked to pick one photograph from each year to be placed in a beautiful Japanese lantern, to be set spinning so that your life will flash before your eyes before you move on... This is the task set for each guest who arrives in Hirasaka’s photo studio. Like our most thumbed-over photos, our favourite memories can be tarnished in time too, so Hirasaka guides the guests back in time to relive one special day over again, to take a fresh photo and finally find peace.

Objev podobné jako The Lantern of Lost Memories - Sanaka Hiiragi

Discover the beguiling history of witchcraft, magic, and superstition through the centuries in this stunningly illustrated title. A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most interesting and often controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from ancient animal worship and shamanism, through alchemy and divination to modern Wicca and the resurgence of the occult in 21st-century literature, cinema, and television.Providing readers with a comprehensive account of everything from Japanese folklore and Indian witchcraft to the differences between black and white magic, and dispelling myths such as those surrounding the voodoo doll and Ouija, the book explores the common human fascination with spells, superstition, and the supernatural.This riveting read on witchcraft includes: Engaging text and lavish illustrations with over 500 full-colour images that bring the subject to life.Special features on aspects of magic, such as oracle bones of ancient China, the Knights Templar, and magic at the movies, and "plants and potions", such as mandrake and belladonna examine topics in great detail.Quick-fact panels explore magic origins, key figures, key deities, uses in spells, structures of religions, and more.The perfect introduction to magic and the occult, it explores forms of divination from astrology and palmistry to the Tarot and runestones and offers key insights into the ways in which magic has interacted with religion.The most comprehensive illustrated history of witchcraft available, A History of Magic, Witchcraft and the Occult will enthral and fascinate anyone interested in spiritualism and the occult.

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Marvellous Marvin braves the stage to showcase the magic that can be found in true friendship in this hilarious and heartfelt tale from bestselling author Jenny Pearson.After being humiliated by a badly behaved squirrel on national television, Marvin has vowed NEVER to perform magic in public again. But when he acquires a mysterious book that promises to show those with the gift of magic how to use it properly, his best friend Asha persuades him to make a comeback in the school talent show.Watch Marvellous Marvin take to the stage to demonstrate the magic that can be found in true friendship!

Objev podobné jako Marvin and the Book of Magic - Jenny Pearson

Kniha - autor Tom Felton, 304 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu matná They called for a break, and Gambon magicked up a cigarette from out of his beard. He and I were often to be found outside the stage door, having 'a breath of fresh air', as we referred to it. There would be painters and plasterers and chippies and sparks, and among them all would be me and Dumbledore having a crafty cigarette. From Borrower to wizard, Tom Felton's adolescence was anything but ordinary. His early rise to fame saw him catapulted into the limelight aged just twelve when he landed the iconic role of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films. Speaking with candour and his own trademark humour, Tom shares his experience of growing up on screen and as part of the wizarding world for the very first time. He tells all about his big break, what filming was really like and the lasting friendships he made during ten years as part of the franchise, as well as the highs and lows of fame...

Objev podobné jako Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard (9781529149425)

Barva: Černá Dekáda interpreta: 2010 - 2019;1960 - 1969;1970 - 1979;1990 - 1999;1950 - 1959;1940 - 1949;2000 - 2009;2020 - 2029;1980 - 1989 Země interpreta: Česká republika Barva podle výrobce: Black Země původu: Německo Balení obsahuje: LP Složení setu: 2 ks Typ: LP deska;Kompilace Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Interpret / Téma: The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Rok vydání: 2020.0 Datum vydání: 2020-10-02 Subžánr: Score Varianta: The Hobbit & The Lord Of The Rings (2 LP) Vydavatelství: Diggers Factory Žánr: Stage & Screen

Objev podobné jako The City Of Prague - The Hobbit & The Lord Of The Rings (2 LP)

New York pastor Timothy Keller is known for his ability to connect a deep understanding of the Bible with contemporary thought and the practical issues we all face. In this devotional - consisting of all-new material - Keller offers inspiration for every day of the year, based on the book of Proverbs. Working through the entire book, Keller brings this ancient wisdom to life and shows how to apply it to the realities of our daily lives. Just as My Rock; My Refuge taught readers how to pray, so this inspiring new devotional teaches us how to live lives that are rooted in wisdom.

Objev podobné jako The Way of Wisdom - Timothy Keller

Magic Pickle battles Square Root and his pungent, garlicky sidekick in this action-packed, pun-filled graphic novel.New enemies have taken root! Evil tuber Square Root, along with his sidekick Herb Cloverson, a smelly clove of garlic, plans to squash Magic Pickle''s powers and rule the world! But Square Root hasn''t reckoned with Magic Pickle''s own sidekick, Jo Jo, a human girl who''s full of daring and smarts. Can Magic Pickle and Jo Jo dish out some Dill Justice? Or will Square Root''s rotten plot prevail?

Objev podobné jako Magic Pickle and the Roots of Doom - Scott Morse

Výpravná fotografická publikace, která mapuje stavebně - historický vývoj Arcibiskupského paláce, jeho umělecké památky a interiéry. Kniha prezentuje řadu historických fotografií černobílých i barevných, které byly převedeny do digitální kvality, a více než 1500 nových fotografií. Historické podklady byly čerpány z archivních zdrojů Arcibiskupství pražského, Archivu hl.m. Prahy, Kanceláře prezidenta republiky, Metropolitní kapituly U sv. Víta v Praze, z Muzea hl.m. Prahy, Národní galerie, Národního památkového ústavu Praha, Správy Pražského hradu a Strahovského kláštera.

Objev podobné jako The Archbishop´s palace in Prague in photographs and paintings - František Pohl, František Skopec

Typ: Barevná;LP deska;Album Složení setu: 1 ks Dekáda interpreta: 1950 - 1959;1940 - 1949;1980 - 1989;1970 - 1979;1960 - 1969;2020 - 2029;2010 - 2019;2000 - 2009;1990 - 1999 Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Země interpreta: Česká republika Balení obsahuje: LP Žánr: Classical;Stage & Screen Subžánr: Classical;Score;Stage & Screen Varianta: Music From The Lord Of The Rings (LP) Datum vydání: 2022-09-16 Interpret / Téma: The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Rok vydání: 2022.0 Vydavatelství: Silva Screen Barva: Zelená Barva podle výrobce: Green Clear

Objev podobné jako The City Of Prague - Music From The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy (LP)

Barva podle výrobce: Black Dekáda interpreta: 2020 - 2029;1950 - 1959;1980 - 1989;2000 - 2009;1940 - 1949;1970 - 1979;2010 - 2019;1990 - 1999;1960 - 1969 Balení obsahuje: LP Žánr: Classical;Soundtrack Typ: LP deska;Album Složení setu: 4 ks Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Země původu: Německo Země interpreta: Česká republika Rok vydání: 2024.0 Barva: Černá Interpret / Téma: The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Vydavatelství: Diggers Factory Subžánr: Soundtrack Varianta: The Music From Lord Of The Rings (4 LP) Datum vydání: 2024-10-25

Objev podobné jako The City Of Prague - The Music From Lord Of The Rings (4 LP)

Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn makes his triumphant return to the Star Wars(r) universe in this first of an epic new two-volume series in which the New Republic must face its most dangerous enemy yet--a dead Imperial warlord.The Empire stands at the brink of total collapse. But they have saved their most heinous plan for last. First a plot is hatched that could destroy the New Republic in a bloodbath of genocide and civil war. Then comes the shocking news that Grand Admiral Thrawn--the most cunning and ruthless warlord in history--has apparently returned from the dead to lead the Empire to a long-prophesied victory. Facing incredible odds, Han and Leia begin a desperate race against time to prevent the New Republic from unraveling in the face of two inexplicable threats--one from within and one from without. Meanwhile, Luke teams up with Mara Jade, using the Force to track down a mysterious pirate ship with a crew of clones. Yet, perhaps most dangerous of all, are those who lurk in the shadows, orchestrating a dark plan that will turn the New Republic and the Empire into their playthings.

Objev podobné jako Specter of the Past: Star Wars Legends (The Hand of Thrawn) - Timothy Zahn

With an Introduction and Notes by Dr Andrew Frayn, Lecturer in Twentieth-Century Literature and Culture at Edinburgh Napier University.In these two compelling novels H.G. Wells imagines terrifying futures in which civilisation itself is threatened.The narrator of The War of the Worlds is quick to discover that what appeared to be a falling star was, in fact, a metallic cylinder landing from Mars. Six million people begin to flee London in panic as tentacled invaders emerge and overpower the city. With their heat-ray, killing machines, black gas, and a taste for fresh human blood, is there anything that can be done to stop the Martians?In The War in the Air, naive but resourceful Bert Smallways is thrilled by speed and fascinated by the new flying machines. His curiosity sweeps him away by accident into a German plan to conquer America, beginning with the destruction of New York. The ease of movement in aerial warfare means that nothing and nobody is safe as Total War erupts, civilisation crumbles, and Bert's hopes of getting back to London to marry his love seem impossibly distant.

Objev podobné jako The War of the Worlds and The War in the Air - Herbert George Wells

Prague Cuisine is a culinary journey of discovery. From urban chic to fine dining, Dominic James shares his culinary experiences and discoveries, revealing a diverse selection of restaurants, cafés, bistros and confectioners in and around a city rich in history and tradition. With its beautiful collection of photographs and descriptive legends, this treasure trove of culinary destinations will create for gourmets and urban foodies alike a desire to explore and sample the atmosphere of these gastronomical experiences.Featuring introductions from award winning chefs, Prague Cuisine showcases the capital’s finest offerings, the history of places and people and illustrates how the gastronomy scene has developed and evolved over the past few years.

Objev podobné jako Prague Cuisine - A Selection of Culinary Experiences in the City of Spires - Dominic James Holcombe

This is a story about a piano and its most prodigious player - how it, along with him, survived.When her father died, singer songwriter Roxanne de Bastion inherited a piano she knew had been in her family for over a hundred years. But it is only when she finds a cassette recording of her grandfather, Stephen, playing one of his compositions, the true and almost unbelievable history of the piano, this man and her family begins to unravel.Stephen was a man who enjoyed great fame, a man who suffered the horrors of concentration camps in WWII, a man who ultimately survives - along with his piano. By piecing together his cassette recordings, unpublished memoirs, letters and documents, Roxanne sings out her grandfather's story of music and hope, lost and found, and explores the power of what can echo down through generations.

Objev podobné jako The Piano Player of Budapest - Roxanne de Bastion

The New York Times and USA Today bestsellerFor fans of Practical Magic and Gilmore Girls this charming debut novel and TikTok sensation is packed full of romance, charm and plenty of magic . . .Revelare witches are cursed. As long as they use their magic, they are doomed to four heartbreaks. So far, Sadie Revelare has experienced three - the devastating departure of her mother and the loss of her brother.And the most painful heartbreak of all: Jake McNealy, her first love. Ever since, Sadie has done everything she can to protect herself from more pain. But now Sadie's beloved grandmother is sick.And without her, Sadie isn't sure she will have the strength to keep her family and her magic together. As Sadie's carefully structured life begins to unravel, Jake returns to town after a decade away. And in the face of a final heartbreak that could tear Sadie apart, she must decide once and for all: is love more important than magic?The perfect read for anyone looking for a cosy and warm, witchy novel to curl up with this autumn.

Objev podobné jako The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic - Breanne Randall

Kniha - autor Chris Petit, 482 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Berlin 1943. August Schlegel lives in a world full of questions with no easy answers. Why is he being called out on a homicide case when he works in financial crimes? Why did the old Jewish soldier with an Iron Cross shoot the block warden in the eye then put a bullet through his own head? Why does Schlegel persist with the case when no one cares because the Jews are all being shipped out anyway?

Objev podobné jako The Butchers of Berlin (1471161838)

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for more than 80 years. Offering value, a vibrant nightlife scene, and one of the most beautiful old cities in all of Europe, it's no wonder that Prague is the single most-visited destination in Eastern Europe. The full-color Fodor's Prague guide provides all the recommendations and tips travelers need for exploring this picturesque city. This travel guide includes: - Dozens of full-color maps - Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks- Multiple itineraries to explore the top attractions and what's off the beaten path- Major sights such as the Old Town Square, Church of St. Nicholas, and the Jewish Museum- Day Trips from Prague including Kutna Hora, Lidice, and Terezin- Coverage of Prague, Southern Bohemia, Western Bohemia, and Moravia For over 80 years, Fodor's Travel has been a trusted resource offering expert travel advice for every stage of a traveler's trip. We hire local writers who know their destinations better than anyone else, allowing us to provide the best travel recommendations for all tastes and budget in over 7,500 worldwide destinations. Our books make it possible for every trip to be a trip of a lifetime.

Objev podobné jako Fodor's Prague: With the Best of the Czech Republic

Země původu: Německo Rok vydání: 2024.0 Subžánr: Soundtrack Datum vydání: 2024-04-12 Žánr: Soundtrack Balení obsahuje: LP Interpret / Téma: The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Vydavatelství: Diggers Factory Varianta: The Hobbit (Silver Coloured) (LP) Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Dekáda interpreta: 1950 - 1959;1980 - 1989;1960 - 1969;1990 - 1999;1940 - 1949;2000 - 2009;1970 - 1979;2010 - 2019;2020 - 2029 Země interpreta: Česká republika Barva: Stříbrná Složení setu: 1 ks Typ: LP deska;Barevná Barva podle výrobce: Silver

Objev podobné jako The City Of Prague - The Hobbit (Silver Coloured) (LP)

Interpret / Téma: The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Rok vydání: 2022.0 Subžánr: Score Datum vydání: 2022-08-26 Vydavatelství: Silva Screen Varianta: The Hunger Games Saga (LP) Barva: Černá Žánr: Stage & Screen Dekáda interpreta: 1990 - 1999;1980 - 1989;1960 - 1969;1970 - 1979;2020 - 2029;1950 - 1959;1940 - 1949;2010 - 2019;2000 - 2009 Barva podle výrobce: Black Typ: LP deska Země původu: Německo Země interpreta: Česká republika Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Složení setu: 1 ks Balení obsahuje: LP

Objev podobné jako The City Of Prague - The Hunger Games Saga (LP)

Towards the end of the Austro-Hungarian Empire Prague still possessed its venerable majesty, but now it was fast becoming a modern European metropolis. The old Jewish Quarter had been replaced with broad boulevards, modern bridges spanned the river, and the first steam trains from Vienna were arriving at the station. While only recently the Emperor and his guard had promenaded here, soon independence would be declared and a new country, Czechoslovakia, would be founded. The remarkable photographs in this book capture key moments and everyday life in Prague. Pavel Scheufler has selected over 140 photographs from his family's archive and written a learned commentary on each one. This book is not only a valuable account of a city in transition, but a guide to reading photographs in a way that lets us hear the fascinating stories they tell.

Objev podobné jako Prague at the turn of the century - Pavel Scheufler

‘A breakthrough book. Wonderfully applicable to everything in life, and funny as hell.’ Nassim Nicholas TalebWhy is Red Bull so popular – even though everyone hates the taste? Why do countdown boards on platforms take away the pain of train delays? And why do we prefer stripy toothpaste?Discover the alchemy behind original thinking, as TED Talk superstar and Ogilvy advertising legend Rory Sutherland reveals why abandoning logic and casting aside rationality is the best way to solve any problem. In his first book he blends cutting-edge behavioural science, jaw-dropping stories and a touch of branding magic on his mission to turn us all into idea alchemists. He shows how economists, businesses and governments have got it all wrong: we are not rational creatures who make logical decisions based on evidence. Instead, the big problems we face every day, whether as an individual or in society, could very well be solved by thinking less logically. To be brilliant, you have to be irrational.

Objev podobné jako Alchemy: The Magic of Original Thinking in a World of Mind-Numbing Conformity - Rory Sutherland

eBook: Monografie připomene sté výročí pražských anglických studií, která byla oficiálně ustavena v roce 1912 jmenováním Viléma Mathesiuse, zakladatele Pražského lingvistického kroužku a prvního profesora anglického jazyka a literatury na Univerzitě Karlově. Kromě přehodnocení práce hlavních představitelů (Mathesius, Vančura a další) a posuzování vývoje na literaturu orientovaných pražských studií angličtiny a s ohledem na pražský strukturalismus, se kniha zaměří na metodologické problémy oboru v souvislosti s transformací humanistické a stejně tak moderní filologie, hledání souvislostí mezi dvěma historicky odlišnými interdisciplinárními projekty: humanistickou filologií a strukturalistickou sémiologií. Spolu s Paulem de Man, lze tento odkaz identifikovat jako problém rétoriky - jeho těžko postřehnutelné postavení mezi gramatikou a logikou, strukturou a významem a performativitou a hodnotou jazyka. Přehodnocení tohoto problému se zdá mít zásadní význam pro pochopení dynamiky současné transformace filologie a strukturalistické metodologie, jež jsou diskutovány v závěrečné části. Další zásadní metodologický problém je metodologie literární historie. Ačkoli se představitelům pražských anglických studií podařilo překonat ztuhlost synchronních postupů, jejich zpracování dynamických struktur je stále značně poplatný tradičním pojetí funkce a hodnoty ._x000D_ Kniha je rozdělena do dvou částí: první se pokouší přehodnotit význam odkazu Mathesiuse (v literární teorii, historii a teorii překladu) a jeho následovníků (především Zdeňka Vančury a Jaroslava Hornáta), druhá zkoumá různé souvislosti a důsledky pražského strukturalismu, od politických aspektů ruských formalistických teorií, přes estetiku groteskní strukturalistické psychoanalýzy a nedávné textové genetiky._x000D_

Objev podobné jako Prague English Studies and the Transformation of Philologies - Martin Procházka, Ondřej Pilný - e-kniha

Publikace shrnuje příspěvky z mezinárodního workshopu konaného v listopadu 2011 v Praze. Seminář se zabýval tématem šoa/holokaustu v literatuře, v divadle a filmu v padesátých a šedesátých letech. Navázal na předchozí workshopy v německém Gießenu a v polské Łódzi (2010, 2011). Jednotlivé příspěvky se soustřeďují zvláště na českou a polskou literaturu (Jiří Weil, Norbert Frýd, Jan Otčenášek, Ladislav Fuks, Josef Škvorecký, Adolf Rudnicki, diskurz šoa v polské literatuře), na drama a divadlo (Leon Kruczkowski, Ireneusz Iredyński, Hedda Zinner, západoněmecké drama s tématem šoa), film (Spalovač mrtvol, Jákob lhář), ale také na kresby dětí v Terezíně či zobrazení šoa z pohledu dítěte. Příspěvky vycházejí v anglickém a německém jazyce ve spolupráci s Centrem židovských studií FF UK.

Objev podobné jako The Representation of the Shoah in Literature, Theatre and Film in Central Europe: 1950s and 1960s - Jiří Holý

Inspired by myth, fairy tale, and folklore, no. 1 New York Times-bestselling author Leigh Bardugo has crafted a deliciously atmospheric collection of short stories filled with betrayals, revenge, sacrifice, and love.Love speaks in flowers. Truth requires thorns.Travel to a world of dark bargains struck by moonlight, of haunted towns and hungry woods, of talking beasts and gingerbread golems, where a young mermaid's voice can summon deadly storms and where a river might do a lovestruck boy's bidding but only for a terrible price.Inspired by myth, fairy tale, and folklore, no. 1 New York Times-bestselling author Leigh Bardugo has crafted a deliciously atmospheric collection of short stories filled with betrayals, revenge, sacrifice, and love.Perfect for new readers and dedicated fans, these tales will transport you to lands both familiar and strange - to a fully realized world of dangerous magic that millions have visited through the novels of the Grishaverse.This collection of six stories includes three brand-new tales, all of them lavishly illustrated with art by Sara Kiplin that changes with each turn of the page, culminating in six stunning full-spread illustrations as rich in detail as the stories themselves.

Objev podobné jako The Language of Thorns : Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic - Leigh Bardugová

SUPER HAPPY MAGIC FOREST ADVENTURES NOW IN COLOUR! A Super Happy Magic Forest chapter book packed with illustrations and plenty of humour-this is the perfect read for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants (6+). Fun-filled frolics from award-winning author Matty Long. The Super Happy Magic Forest is a place of happiness, frolicking, and picnics. Well, most of the time it is, but something is threatening to disrupt the peace. In Super Happy Magic Forest and the Portals of Panic, a mysterious portal opens up above the forest and a small and very hungry gargoyle-like creature flies out determined to eat everything in its path. It even tries to take a bite out of Trevor the mushroom! Thank goodness for our five brave heroes: Hoofius the faun, Trevor the mushroom, Twinkle the pixie, Herbert the gnome, and Blossom the unicorn, who set off to Wizard City for answers. Can they figure out which wizard is responsible in time to save the day, or will they be distracted by a busy sightseeing schedule and some delicious waffles?For more laugh-out-loud adventures with the Super Happy Magic Forest heroes, read Super Happy Magic Forest and the Deep Trouble.

Objev podobné jako Super Happy Magic Forest and the Portals of Panic - Matty Long

For readers of VE Schwab and The Witcher, science and magic clash in atmospheric gaslight-era Prague.In the quiet streets of Prague all manner of otherworldly creatures lurk in the shadows. Unbeknownst to its citizens, their only hope against the tide of predators are the dauntless lamplighters - a secret elite of monster hunters whose light staves off the darkness each night. Domek Myska leads a life teeming with fraught encounters with the worst kind of evil: pijavica, bloodthirsty and soulless vampiric creatures. Despite this, Domek find solace in his moments spent in the company of his friend, the clever and beautiful Lady Ora Fischer - a widow with secrets of her own.When Domek finds himself stalked by the spirit of the White Lady - a ghost who haunts the baroque halls of Prague castle - he stumbles across the sentient essence of a will-o'-the-wisp, a mischievous spirit known to lead lost travellers to their death, but who, once captured, are bound to serve the desires of their owners.After discovering a conspiracy amongst the pijavica that could see them unleash terror on the daylight world, Domek finds himself in a race against those who aim to twist alchemical science for their own dangerous gain.show less

Objev podobné jako The Lights of Prague - Nicole Jarvis

Described by Billie Jean King as her 'tennis bible', Timothy Gallwey's international bestseller has been essential reading for players of all abilities since it was first published in 1974. With a new foreword from Bill Gates.Instead of concentrating on how to improve your technique, Timothy Gallwey starts from the understanding that 'every game is composed of two parts, an outer game and an inner game'. The former is played against opponents on the court, but the latter is a battle within ourselves as we try and overcome self-doubt and anxiety. It is often won or lost before a ball has been hit.In his revolutionary approach, built on a foundation of Zen thinking and humanistic psychology, Gallwey will teach you how to trust the intuitive wisdom of your body and achieve a state of ‘relaxed concentration’. With lessons on gamesmanship and breaking bad habits, it is no surprise that Gallwey’s method has had a far-reaching impact both on and off the tennis court. Whether you want to win at tennis, write a novel, get ahead at work, or simply unwind after a stressful day, Gallwey shows you how to tap into your utmost potential.No matter your goals, The Inner Game of Tennis gives you the definitive framework for long-term success.

Objev podobné jako The Inner Game of Tennis - W. Timothy Gallwey

In the early eighteenth century, Newstead Abbey was among the most admired aristocratic homes in England. It was the abode of William, 4th Baron Byron - a popular amateur composer and artist - and his teenage wife Frances. But by the end of the century, the building had become a crumbling and ill-cared-for ruin. Surrounded by wreckage of his inheritance, the 4th Baron's dissipated son and heir William, 5th Baron Byron - known to history as the 'Wicked Lord' - lay on his deathbed alongside a handful of remaining servants and amidst a thriving population of crickets.This was the home that a small, pudgy boy of ten from Aberdeen - who the world would later come to know as Lord Byron, the Romantic poet, soldier, and adventurer - would inherit in 1798. His family, he would come to learn, had in recent decades become known for almost unfathomable levels of scandal and impropriety, from elopement, murder, and kidnapping to adultery, coercion, and thrilling near-death experiences at sea. Just as it had shocked the society of Georgian London, the outlandish and scandalous story of the Byrons - and the myths that began to rise around it - would his influence his life and poetry for posterity.The Fall of the House of Byron follows the fates of Lord Byron's ancestors over three generations in a drama that begins in rural Nottinghamshire and plays out in the gentlemen's clubs of Georgian London, amid tempests on far-flung seas, and in the glamour of pre-revolutionary France. A compelling story of a prominent and controversial characters, it is a sumptuous family portrait and an electrifying work of social history.

Objev podobné jako The Fall of the House of Byron : Scandal and Seduction in Georgian England - Brand Emily

Kniha - autor Dominic James, 448 stran, anglicky, pevná s přebalem lesklá Prague Cuisine is a culinary journey of discovery. From urban chic to fine dining, Dominic James shares his culinary experiences and discoveries, revealing a diverse selection of restaurants, cafés, bistros and confectioners in and around a city rich in history and tradition. With its beautiful collection of photographs and descriptive legends, this treasure trove of culinary destinations will create for gourmets and urban foodies alike a desire to explore and sample the atmosphere of these gastronomical experiences. Featuring introductions from award winning chefs, Prague Cuisine showcases the capital's finest offerings, the history of places and people and illustrates how the gastronomy scene has developed and evolved over the past few years.

Objev podobné jako Prague cuisine: A Selection of Culinary Experiences in the City of Spires (978-80-906245-1-1)

Prague in the Heart is a collection of one hundred and eighty-nine true stories of events that have taken place in Prague over the past two hundred years. They show that the recent past has been no less dramatic and convoluted than in medieval times. Franz Kafka, Jaroslav Seifert, Bohumil Hrabal, Jaroslav Hašek, Jan Patočka, Jiří Dienstbier and Václav Havel were all residents of Prague. Occupying armies marched through Prague. There was a battle for Czechoslovak Radio in the Vinohrady quarter of Prague. Czech patriots were executed in Kobylisy, Prague. Dissidents were detained at Ruzyně in Prague. A Reich Protector was assassinated in Prague. And neighborhoods like Smíchov, Karlín and Libeň, once industrial areas, recorded the history of the Industrial Age - a time when poverty was intertwined with achievement, progress, and hope for a better future. Prague in the Heart is not an exhaustive historical study, but a remarkable literary statement from a renowned author who loves her city. Anglická verze titulu Praha v srdci.

Objev podobné jako Prague in the Heart - Renáta Fučíková

Kniha - 464 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - 464 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná A world expert presents a sympathetic exploration of the causes of trauma and the new treatments making it possible for sufferers to reclaim their lives.

Objev podobné jako The Body Keeps the Score: Mind, Brain and Body in the Transformation of Trauma (0141978619)

Prague in the early twentieth century was the city of cubists, surrealists, and the Good Soldier vejk. This book takes a new approach to interwar Prague by identifying religion as an integral part of the city s cultural history. As Prague emerged as a modern city and the Czech nation gained independence, Catholics, Protestants, and those who imagined a non-sectarian religion debated questions of faith and morality. Contrary to the conventional view of modern Czech elites as atheistic, Berglund shows how they were deeply concerned with the place of religion in modern life.Based upon a wide array of sources, the monograph explores the linkages between politics, theology, and architecture in the building of new symbols and a civil religion for the first Czechoslovak republic (1918-1938). Berglund views the contest of the sacred and secular in Prague within the broader context of religious change in twentieth-century Europe. His book lays a foundation for understanding both Czech culture of the interwar period as well as the nation s and Europe s religious history in the modern age. The author takes an approach that is both interdisciplinary and biographical by focusing on important figures in the politics and culture of interwar Prague, including Tomá Masaryk, the philosopher who became Czechoslovakia s first president; his daughter Alice, founding director of the Czechoslovak Red Cross; and Joze Plecnik, the Slovenian architect who directed the renovations of Prague Castle and designed one of the city s most renowned churches. This study of the beliefs and doubts held by these and other figures shows the transition from a (mostly) Catholic tradition to a new religious conception that was modern, humanistic, and detached from any institution much like the religious beliefs held by many Europeans today.

Objev podobné jako Castle and Cathedral in Modern Prague: Longing for the Sacred in a Skeptical Age - Bruce R. Berglund

Typ: Album;LP deska;Barevná;Nové vydání Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Balení obsahuje: LP Země původu: Německo Vydavatelství: Diggers Factory Varianta: Music From The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy (Reissue) (Brown Coloured) (3 LP) Datum vydání: 2022-09-30 Barva podle výrobce: Brown Interpret / Téma: The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Žánr: Soundtrack;Stage & Screen;Classical Rok vydání: 2022.0 Subžánr: Soundtrack;Score Složení setu: 3 ks Dekáda interpreta: 1950 - 1959;1980 - 1989;1990 - 1999;1940 - 1949;1960 - 1969;1970 - 1979;2000 - 2009;2010 - 2019;2020 - 2029 Země interpreta: Česká republika Barva: Hnědá

Objev podobné jako The City Of Prague - Music From The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy (Reissue) (Brown Coloured) (3 LP)

Kniha - autor Arin Murphy-Hiscock, 256 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá

Objev podobné jako The Green Witch: Your Complete Guide to the Natural Magic of Herbs, Flowers, Essential Oils, and (150720471X)

Following his blockbuster biography of Steve Jobs, The Innovators is Walter Isaacson's story of the people who created the computer and the Internet. It is destined to be the standard history of the digital revolution and a guide to how innovation really works.What talents allowed certain inventors and entrepreneurs to turn their disruptive ideas into realities? What led to their creative leaps? Why did some succeed and others fail?In his exciting saga, Isaacson begins with Ada Lovelace, Lord Byron's daughter, who pioneered computer programming in the 1840s. He then explores the fascinating personalities that created our current digital revolution, such as Vannevar Bush, Alan Turing, John von Neumann, J.C.R. Licklider, Doug Engelbart, Robert Noyce, Bill Gates, Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs, Tim Berners-Lee and Larry Page. This is the story of how their minds worked and what made them so creative. It's also a narrative of how their ability to collaborate and master the art of teamwork made them even more creative...

Objev podobné jako The Innovators - How a Group of Inventors, Hackers, Geniuses and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution - Walter Isaacson