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The Queen Pedauque - Anatole France - e-kniha

eBook: Jacques Menetrier, the son of a cookshop owner, finds his quiet life turned upside down when the wayward monk, Jerome Coignard, takes him under his tutelage. The pair soon find themselves in the employ of eccentric theorist M. D\'Asterac, translating ancient documents on spirits of fire. Soon, Jacques\' new life is thrown into chaos when he is reunited with the beautiful Catherine, whereupon he enters a love triangle that threatens to bring his whole world tumbling down. \'The Queen Pedauque\' (1892) is one of Anatole France\'s lesser-known works but holds its own as a hilarious and compelling tale. Philosophical and farcical in its own right, \'The Queen Pedaque\' is reminiscent of classic comedic philosophical novels that came after it, such as Iris Murdoch\'s \'Under the Net\' and Sartre\'s \'The Age of Reason\'. A must-read for fans of France\'s work, or anyone hoping to read a true French Classic from a best selling Nobel Laureate.

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The Red Lily - Anatole France - e-kniha

eBook: Therese, a socialite tired of her loveless marriage, strikes up an affair with a man who cherishes her. Still discontent, she begins another affair, slipping further into depression and jealousy as all her loves come to see their undoing. Through this simple yet riveting plot, Anatole France paints vivid portraits of Paris and Venice, two of his most treasured cities. A love letter to city life and cynicism, \'The Red Lily\' (1894) represents France at his best. Fans of Anatole France\'s work will be delighted with \'The Red Lily\', but it also will appeal to wider readers of literary fiction for its bold writing and simple, meaningful plot. Anyone who enjoys effective love stories tinged with cynicism like Joseph Gordon Levitt\'s \'500 Days of Summer\' will also find something to love in this beautifully crafted story.-

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The Gods are Athirst - Anatole France - e-kniha

eBook: \'The Gods Are Athirst\' (1912) is Nobel laureate Anatole France\'s captivating fictional reimagining of the bloody events of the French Revolution. Gamelin, a young idealistic painter who works with his local government in Pont-Neuf finds himself at the epicentre of the Terror when he is appointed as a juror on the Revolutionary Tribunal. Swept through a procession of unjust trials, Gamelin must reckon with his actions as he determines the fates of those closest to him. As he turns drunk with power and vengeance, Gamelin\'s actions set forth a violent and horrific chain of events that end only with blood. \'The Gods Are Athirst\' is a brilliant but horrifying depiction of how fear and a warped sense of justice only serve to bring chaos. A masterpiece in its own right, \'The Gods Are Athirst\' is an essential read for anyone interested in French history or looking for a gripping tale of the fall of the man and the cost of vengeance.

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The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard - Anatole France - e-kniha

eBook: Sylvestre Bonnard, an esteemed ageing scholar of history and philology, finds himself on a trans-European adventure to track down an important manuscript. Whilst on his travels he meets the granddaughter of his lost love, a young woman named Jeanne. Impassioned to rescue her from the abusive life she is stuck in, Bonnard is forced to commit a crime of love to protect Jeanne. France\'s tender exploration of the relationship between male rescuers and damsels-in-distress is interesting, and acts as a precursor to some of the more explosive films to explore this theme such as Martin Scorcese\'s \'Taxi Driver\' and Lynne Ramsay\'s \'You Were Never Really Here\'. A profound, moving, and award-winning tale, \'The Crime of Sylvestre Bonnard\' is a must-read for fans of France who wish to connect with the author\'s origins or anyone who wishes to take their first foray into his compelling body of work.-

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The Miracle of the Great St. Nicolas - Anatole France - e-kniha

eBook: ‘The Miracle of the Great St Nicolas’ (1909) is Anatole France’s satirical reimagining of the classic legend. In this short story, St Nicolas attempts to perform a miracle, resurrecting three children massacred by a crazed butcher and preserved in pickle. However, this good deed will come back to haunt the Saint, threatening to destroy everything he holds dear in his life. ‘The Miracle of the Great St Nicolas’ represents Anatole France at his best, picking apart the superficial virtue of religion and bringing it into the harsh reality of the real world. Fans of France’s previous works, or those who wish to see the origins of Santa turn grisly, should venture into this dark but rewarding tale. For any still thirsting for dark Christmases after the 2015 horror movie ‘Krampus’, they will certainly find something to enjoy here.

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Clio - Anatole France - e-kniha

eBook: One of Anatole France’s most mysterious and overlooked works, ‘Clio’ (1900) is a fascinating collection of historical tales that represents a huge digression from the author\'s better-known stories. In ‘Clio’, France delivers five tales from European history, spanning from the distant myths of Ancient Greece to Napoleon Bonaparte and the Revolutionary Wars. Throughout this collection, France delights readers with the breadth of his literary ability, using plays, poetic language, and prose to carve his pen through history. Fans of historical tales and Anatole France’s previous works will be delighted with this unique collection of stories.

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The Story of the Duchess of Cicogne and of Monsieur de Boulingrin - Anatole France - e-kniha

eBook: In ‘The Story of the Duchess of Cicogne and of Monsieur de Boulingrin’ (1920), Anatole France presents a fantastic reimagining of the classic fairy-tale ‘Sleeping Beauty’. However, rather than concerning himself with Sleeping Beauty herself, France focuses on the turmoil of her parents as they wait for their daughter to wake. France’s short story, ‘The Story of the Duchess of Cicogne and of Monsieur de Boulingrin’, offers a nuanced take on the classic tale and presents a sophisticated account that will enthral all. A must-read for anyone familiar with ‘Sleeping Beauty’ or a fan of any of Anatole France’s works, this imaginative reinterpretation is a fresh take on an already incredible story.

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The Queen of Hearts - Wilkie Collins - e-kniha

eBook: Enticed by a large sum of money, Jessie, a spunky young girl of 20 summers, moves into a grand house inhabited by three older men. Now, if you think you already know where "Queen of Hearts" is heading, you should get your mind out of the gutter, because the year is 1859 and the style is chaste romance... but with a twist.The titular Queen of Hearts, Jessie, is a sensation with the three brothers, but her stay is numbered to only six full weeks (a calamity in itself) yet to top it off, one of the brothers' sons is in love with Jessie and wants to get home in time to propose. Thus, it falls to her hosts to delay Jessie's departure and so they devise a plan to compose and tell stories to enthrall and captivate her.

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The Queen\'s Necklace - Alexandre Dumas - e-kniha

eBook: The French queen Marie Antoinette had gained a bad reputation – she used too much money and arranged too many parties. But the real scandal started in 1785 when she was suspected to have bought an extremely expensive diamond necklace – even though she was a victim of a complex conspiracy.'The Queen's Necklace' is Alexandre Dumas's exciting novel about these very happenings in the 1700's French Monarchy. It is part of 'The Marie Antoinette Romances'. The series also includes the novels 'Balsamo the Magician', 'Storming the Bastille', 'The Countess of Charny' and 'The Knight of the Red House'.

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For the Queen - Edward Phillips Oppenheim - e-kniha

eBook: First published in 1912 ‘For the Queen’ is a collection of short stories by prolific author E. Phillips Oppenheim. In classic Oppenheim fashion, themes throughout this collection include crime, espionage, and mystery. Oppenheim went on to develop many of these short stories into full novels. ‘For the Queen’ is a wonderful collection of his works, and a good place to start for readers new to Oppenheim.

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The Island Queen - R. M. Ballantyne - e-kniha

eBook: When their ship is destroyed at sea, the Rigonda siblings soon find themselves stranded on a deserted coral island. They attack their new lives with gusto and learn essential survival skills. Just as they think that they have established a new sense of normality, however, a huge storm brings another shipwreck to the island's shores, and with it an entire colony's worth of people. The previously established equilibrium is quickly shattered when fights begin to break out and Paulina Rigonda is asked to be the queen of the island. Perfect for fans of William Golding's 'Lord of The Flies', this quick-paced adventure will leave you captivated by Paulina, Dominick, and Otto's struggle for survival.

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The Maverick Queen - Loren Zane Grey - e-kniha

eBook: In this classic Western, good guy Linc Bradway sets out to seek revenge after his partner is killed in a poker game. He ends up in South Pass, Wyoming, where he encounters gamblers and gunslingers, and he finds himself in the heart of the action. On route, he meets the intriguing Kit Brandon, who hustles Maverick cattle from local range riders. He intends to avoid her but when he finds himself on a warpath against other cowboys and hustlers, it only drives him closer and closer to the Maverick Queen. \'The Maverick Queen\' was made into a Western movie starring Barbara Stanwyck and Scott Brady in 1956.A story filled with love, hate, adventure, and western landscapes, this action-packed story is a must for fans of Zane Grey.

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Faraday The Time-Travelling Dog: The Viking Queen - Jeffrey Archer - e-kniha

eBook: Get ready for another riveting tail-wagging tale and join Harry, Sofia, Alex, Jack, and their magical dog Faraday on an epic journey back in time! When Faraday and the gang visit a museum, they suddenly find themselves transported to the fierce and exciting world of Vikings. From sailing through storms and outsmarting notorious Vikings like Black Bart to devising innovative business plans for raiding parties, they embark on an adventure like no other! But when an alien robot appears and captures Faraday, can the gang save their time-traveling companion before time runs out? Meet Sophia, Jack, Vivi, Alex and Harry - friends who stumble upon a stray dog named Faraday from a local science lab. But Faraday is no ordinary dog; he possesses quantum powers including time travel and teleportation! Each story whisks them through different historical periods where they must safeguard the timeline. Their adventures start to echo in history - an imprint of their quantum canine companion! Jeffrey Archer (1940-) is a bestselling British author and former politician, renowned for his captivating novels, short stories, and children\'s books published in over 97 countries and over 37 languages. His best-known works include ‘First Among Equals’, ‘Kane and Abel’ and ‘Only Time Will Tell’.

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Priest-King of the Warriors and Witch-Queen of the Others - Michal Cigán - e-kniha

eBook: Kniha přináší interpretaci dvojice indoevropských mytologických témat s důrazem na jejich komplexní historický a sociálně-kognitivní kontext. Zvolený přístup umožňuje jak přehodnotit tradiční interpretaci všeobecně známého mytologického cyklu, tak i zároveň uvést mytologické téma dosud neuchopené. V první časti knihy je diskutována látka indoevropského stvořitelského mýtu. Závěrem je tvrzení, že protoindoevropský kulturní prostor pravděpodobně vznikl jako důsledek předhistorického kargo kultu. Předprotoindoevropští lovci-sběrači reagovali na příchod afroasijských farmářů způsobem připomínajícím chování moderních domorodých populací, náhle konfrontovaných s přítomností západního industriálního světa. Z toho důvodu jsou stěžejní témata a motivy indoevropského stvořitelského mýtu interpretovány jako možné relikty ideologie předprotoindoevropského kargo kultu. _x000D_Druhá část knihy je věnována vymezení nové indoevropské mytologické struktury, takzvaného mýtu o honu na čarodějnice. Prostřednictvím analýzy rozličných lokálních podob příběhu o konfliktu elity s démonickým vojskem vedeným čarodějnicí je identifikován základní vzorec tohoto narativu. Jeho sémantika je následně interpretována jako produkt sociálních a rodových nastavení archaických indoevropských společností.

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Queen Zixi of Ix or The Story or the Magic Cloak - Lyman Frank Baum - e-kniha

eBook: First published in 1905, author L. Frank Baum considered ‘Queen Zixi of Ix or The Story of the Magic Cloak’ to be one of his greatest works. Closer in style to a traditional fairy tale than many of his other children’s stories, the plot centres around a magic wishing cloak created by Queen Lulea and her fairy subjects. The cloak will grant a single wish to each wearer of the cloak – unless they have come into possession of it by dishonest means. A captivating story, full of magic, morals, mystery, and wonder. A must-read for all Oz fans.

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Queen - Peter Hince - e-kniha

eBook: Další kniha o Queenech? Ano! A tentokrát opravdu zasvěcená. Její autor Peter Hince byl totiž v letech 1973 až 1986 bedňákem a později šéfem bedňáků této kapely. Byl tedy u všeho důležitého, co se Queenům přihodilo. Dočteme se tedy nejen o tom, jak vznikaly jejich písně a pódiová show, ale také kdo kde s kým.

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Přestupní stanice - Ellery Queen - e-kniha

eBook: Detektivní román dvou amerických autorů, bratranců píšících pod pseudonymem. Jde o příběh, kde se vyšetřuje vražda muže. Muž Joseph Kent a Joseph Kent Gimball je jedna a tatáž osoba, jež žila dvojí život. Dvě ženy, dvě manželství, dva životy. V okamžiku, kdy se chtěl ke svému životnímu stylu přiznat, byl zavražděn.

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Ďábelské ragú - Ellery Queen - e-kniha

eBook: Kam zmizela muži obletovaná Terry Milesová? Všichni mají jasno: přičítají to jejím záletům. Ani její manžel neprojevuje přehnaný zájem o další z těchto milostných výstřelků. Když se ale o dva dny později objeví její zohavené tělo v místech, kde by je nikdo nečekal, do popředí myšlenek Terryiných přátel se dostává vražda s příchutí ďábelského ragú.

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Čtvrtá strana trojúhelníku - Ellery Queen - e-kniha

eBook: Hrdina řeší za přispění svého otce, vedoucího vyšetřovacího oddělení newyorské policie, složitý příběh odhalení vraha proslulé módní návrhářky. Tato atraktivní žena byla jednoho dne zastřelena ve svém bytě, když z úzkostného strachu z neznámého nebezpečí právě telefonovala o pomoc policii. Nad její smrtí se postupně rozkrývá trojúhelník nejzávažněji podezřelých pachatelů soustřeďující se na členy milionářské rodiny. Román má dobrou zápletku, poutavý děj, svěží dialogy a dává dobře nahlédnout do zákulisí amerického soudnictví a advokátní praxe.

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Tajemství kovového domu - Ellery Queen - e-kniha

eBook: Jeden z nejnovějších příběhů známého amerického autora vás zavede do venkovského sídla podivínského starce, bývalého zlatníka Hendrika Mosaze, který si zvláštním způsobem pozval několik hostů. Omylem se mezi nimi ocitá i ošetřovatelka Jessie se svým manželem, kterým není nikdo jiný než inspektor Queen ve výslužbě. Proč slibuje stařec miliónové dědictví právě těmto osobám? Jsou tu snad dosud skryté pokrevní svazky, nebo jde o rozmar, či rafinovanou léčku? Napětí stoupá, když do děje zasahuje smrt. Život v podivném domě se stává stále komplikovanější, ale vidina závratného dědictví zahání pocity strachu. Kde jsou však starcovy milióny? Inspektor Queen se snaží rozvinout spletenec záhad, ale kolikrát i on bude muset změnit svůj názor, než zjistí, že se vlastně všechno odehrálo docela jinak… Jak? To se dozvíte až na konci a budete překvapeni právě tak jako inspektor sám.

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Záhada Španělského mysu - Ellery Queen - e-kniha

eBook: Léto se blíží ke svému závěru a Ellery Queen, amatérský detektiv s železnou logikou, zjišťuje, že si letních radovánek příliš neužil. Při přemýšlení o vhodné dovolené někde na pobřeží u vody shodou okolností zjistí, že dlouholetý přítel jeho otce, soudce Macklin, se chystá pár týdnů strávit na pobřeží Atlantiku v blízkosti Španělského mysu. Slovo dá slovo a oba slovutní pánové vyrážejí na cestu. Nebyl by to ovšem Ellery Queen, kdyby nepřitahoval zločin jako magnet. Už při příjezdu na pobřeží, kde mají pronajaté obydlí, v něm najdou spoutanou dívku, dceru majitele Španělského mysu. Během velmi krátké doby jsou pak oba zataženi do záhadného případu, ke kterému došlo právě na Španělském mysu, kde bydlí rodina Godfreyů. Na místě oba muže přivítá místní vyšetřovatel, inspektor Moley, kterému příjezd Elleryho Queena, detektiva s mimořádnými schopnostmi, udělá velkou radost. Případ, který začal únosem, totiž pokračuje vraždou jednoho z hostů, Johna Marka. Okolnosti zločinu jsou víc než zvláštní a Ellery Queen je brzy konfrontován s jedním z nejzajímavějších případů své kariéry.Matematická logika Elleryho Queena je i tentokrát vystavena těžké zkoušce. Kdo jsou hosté na Španělském mysu, jaké jsou jejich vztahy, proč dojde i přes Elleryho snahu k dalšímu úmrtí, jak do všeho zapadá tajemný vyděrač, to vše jsou problémy, se kterými se slavný detektiv bude muset vypořádat.Otázka, zda se panu Queenovi povede případ objasnit a konečně si užít zaslouženou dovolenou, bude na konci knihy uspokojivě zodpovězena. Jde totiž o jeden z klasických případů známého detektiva a ten přece své čtenáře nemůže zklamat.

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Stalo se ve tmě - Ellery Queen - e-kniha

eBook: Příběh Elleryho Queena Stalo se ve tmě, inspirovaný skutečnou událostí, se odehrává v New Yorku postiženém poruchou elektrické rozvodné sítě. Místo krvavého zločinu halí naprostá tma. Paralyzované město neumožňuje kapitánu Corriganovi přivolat pomoc specialistů, kteří by sejmuli otisky a provedli pitvu. V souboji s tajemným vrahem se tedy musí spolehnout pouze na svůj rozum. A tutéž šanci dává autor i čtenáři.

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Od voru ke Queen Mary 2 - Karel Renc - e-kniha

eBook: Kniha popisuje rozvoj technických dovedností a znalostí člověka od prehistorických dob po dnešek. Zabývá se i používanými materiály a jejich zpracováním. Nejprve se dlouho rozvíjela jednoduchá plavba na řekách a jezerech. Postupně lidé s rozvojem stavby lodí přecházeli na pobřežní plavbu. Když začali zvládat využívání větru, vylepšovali plachetní lodě a odvažovali se již i na otevřená moře. Po vynalezení parního stroje dochází nejprve k vývoji parníků poháněných kolesy. Po vynalezení lodního šroubu a využívání železa ke stavbě lodí dochází k obrovskému rozmachu lodní dopravy. Dalšího podstatného pokroku bylo dosaženo při vynálezu Dieselova motoru a jeho instalaci do lodí. Patrně vrcholem lodního stavitelství je doposud vybavování lodí parními turbínami. Pro zajištění páry pro lodní turbíny se od šedesátých let minulého století využívají u některých velkých lodí také atomové reaktory.

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The Ant and the Grasshopper - Ezop - e-kniha

eBook: \'The Ant and The Grass Hopper\' is a fable that teaches the importance of planning, of self-reliance and hard work. The frolicking grass hopper spends his summer dancing and never working while the ant makes sure to put aside supplies for the coming winter. It is a tale that resonates to this day thanks to its important message of the importance of hard work as well as having fun. It is great reading for all ages on the importance of being able to plan and support yourself.Aesop\'s fables feature animals, legendary creatures, plants, inanimate objects, or forces of nature that speak, solve problems, and generally have human characteristics. All the stories story lead to a particular moral lesson.

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The Fox and the Crow - Ezop - e-kniha

eBook: Sweet words and manipulative compliments can make everyone\'s head spin. The \"Fox and the Crow\" teaches us to keep clear mind in the face of flattery. Aesop\'s fables feature animals, legendary creatures, plants, inanimate objects, or forces of nature that speak, solve problems, and generally have human characteristics. All the stories story lead to a particular moral lesson.

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The Fox and the Grapes - Ezop - e-kniha

eBook: Sometimes no matter how hard we try, we cannot reach our goal. And, of course, it is much easier to claim our goal undesirable than to admit defeat. There is hardly a child who does not know the fox who called the grapes sour but Aesop\'s fables offer so much more...Aesop\'s fables feature animals, legendary creatures, plants, inanimate objects, or forces of nature that speak, solve problems, and generally have human characteristics. All the stories story lead to a particular moral lesson.

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The Hare and the Tortoise - Ezop - e-kniha

eBook: Is talent more important to success than hard work? Sometimes if we are determined and focused on our goals, we can overcome even the strongest opponents. And vise we should not only rely on talent to win. In his timeless fables, Aesop whispers from the past knowledge which we think we know, but very often forget.Aesop\'s fables feature animals, legendary creatures, plants, inanimate objects, or forces of nature that speak, solve problems, and generally have human characteristics. All the stories story lead to a particular moral lesson.

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The Dryad - Cupido - e-kniha

eBook: \"There\'s nothing like the fresh mountain air, waves lapping against the beach, the wind caressing your chest, the water touching your crotch...This is an erotic short story collection from Cupido. The collection includes the following short \"He is laying naked in the forest when he sees a girl approaching. She hids from him – and peep at him. No wonder he is getting excited!\" – The Dryad by Christian, Oslo 1\"The man with a big M swept her off her feet. They were supposed to be at a party, but they headed straight for the forest!\" – A Summer Hike in the Forest by Elisabeth, Stavanger\"I want to take off all your clothes, and then I want you to walk on naked – all the way to the top.\" – Erotics in the Mountains by Torje Sauna, Jølster\"The dream was a hole-in-one – straight into the hole on the first try. But the dream hole seemed completely out of reach.\" – The 19th Hole by Magne L., Hedmark\"He found his place by the sea. He stripped naked, stretched out, and his blood quickly found its way to the right place.\"

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The Temptress - Cupido - e-kniha

eBook: Woman on woman. Man on man. Bisexuality. Queer. Some people have never questioned whether they\'re gay or not. Others are in a straight marriage with kids when suddenly their best friend makes their nipples harden or their cock erect.This is an erotic short story collection from Cupido. The collection includes the following short \"She\'d never before experienced such intense emotions for another girl. It both scared and excited her.\" - The Temptress by Angelita\"She secretly loved women, but it was difficult since she had a man and children. That all changed when she met Aina.\"

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Osamělost - The Beastess - e-kniha

eBook: Na světě je více než sedm miliard lidí – vrážíme do sebe v davu, nadáváme si v nekonečných kolonách aut, dokonce i v přírodě je čím dál těžší najít tiché zákoutí, kde bychom mohli být alespoň chvilku sami se sebou. Přesto se řada z nás cítí osamělá. Proč tomu tak je? Proč je stále složitější najít v přelidněném světě spřízněnou duši? V této knize najdete odpovědi na mnohé často kladené otázky. Je na vině moderní doba se svým důrazem na seberealizaci jednotlivců, s rozpadem tradiční rodiny a obrovskou fluktuací obyvatelstva? Anebo jsme to spíš my sami, protože nejsme schopni vytvářet blízké vazby, opakujeme ve vztazích stále tytéž chyby, popřípadě vůbec „nejsme stvořeni“ pro partnerství či život v rodině? Zamyslete se spolu s námi nad vykořeněním ve světě, zdánlivě dokonale propojeném prostřednictvím internetu a moderních technologií, či nad tím, jakou citovou daň platíme v neustálé honbě za osobním úspěchem. Rozebereme si působení rodičů a dětských traumat na naši schopnost utvářet vztahy k lidem a vysvětlíme si také rozdíly mezi extroverty a introverty, protože každý typ osobnosti přistupuje k problému osamělosti jinak. Na příkladu modelové rodiny, jejíž zajímavý a ryze současný příběh se vine celou knihou, se dozvíte, jak se ve své vlastní osamělosti zorientovat a překonat ji. Knihu pro její čtivost ocení široký okruh čtenářů. Zajímavé podněty a inspirace v ní najde i odborná veřejnost z okruhu psychologů, psychiatrů, koučů osobního rozvoje, pedagogů a pracovníků v pomáhajících profesích, včetně studentů těchto oborů.

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The Clouds - Aristophanes - e-kniha

eBook: Comedies, including The Clouds (423 BC) and Lysistrata (411 BC), of Greek playwright Aristophanes satirize Athenian society, politics, and philosophy.

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The Sun, the Moon and the Stars - Ivy Dad - e-kniha

eBook: Take your child on a journey from day to night and teach them English with ‘The Sun, the Moon and the Stars’, an English language learning book in the ‘Hello English’ collection With colourful illustrations, a useful English keyword list and a simple yet fun story, children will learn words including sun, moon and star, as well as words that describe them, such as bright, glow, and twinkle. ‘Hello English’ is a collection of children’s learning books that help your little one become bilingual. Learn English in a fun and easy way with these English books that explore the basics from shapes and colours to counting and emotions.

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The Voyage of the Beagle - Charles Darwin - e-kniha

eBook: "I hate every wave of the ocean," the seasick Charles Darwin wrote to his family during his five-year voyage on the H.M.S. Beagle. It was this world-wide journey, however, that launched the scientist’s career.The Voyage of the Beagle is Darwin's fascinating account of his trip - of his biological and geological observations and collection activities, of his speculations about the causes and theories behind scientific phenomena, of his interactions with various native peoples, of his beautiful descriptions of the lands he visited, and of his amazing discoveries in the Galapagos archipelago.

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The Law and the Lady - Wilkie Collins - e-kniha

eBook: The Law and the Lady builds on that tradition by introducing one of English literature's earliest women detectives, Valeria Woodville, who investigates the murder of her husband's first wife in the attempt to prove him guiltless.

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The Mystery of the Sea - Bram Stoker - e-kniha

eBook: Archibald Hunter arrives at Cruden Bay for his yearly seaside vacation, looking for nothing more than peace and quiet. Then all of a sudden his life becomes plagued by intimidating visions and omens of impending disaster. What are these creepy ghosts trying to tell him? And what is the mystery behind the strange cipher that has inexplicably fallen into his lap?A mystery novel at first but transforms into an exciting adventure full of intrigue, romance and treasure hunting. 'The Mystery of The Sea' is a stark but refreshing contrast to Bram Stoker's well-known horror classic 'Dracula', famously portrayed by film star Bela Lugosi. Highly recommended for avid fans of H.P. Lovecraft's supernatural stories, and its HBO adaptation 'Lovecraft Country'. Also a perfect fit for 'Robinson Crusoe' fans seeking a sinister adventure story about a lone man taking on the malignant forces of nature.-

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The Birth of the State - Petr Charvát - e-kniha

eBook: This book targets the problems of emergence and stabilization of the earliest state bodies in the pristine statehood foci of the Old World - Egypt, Mesopotamia, India and China. Charvát takes his readers through the essential economic, political and intellectual transformations induced in those societies by their transformations into early states. The author also provides a comprehensive view over the entire range of the discussed problems, attempting to perceive the process of establishment of the earliest states of the Old World in its complexity. The book gives the word to ancient statesmen, as well as to men of religion and letters of yore, voicing their alarm in crisis situations of their states, when they feared collapse of what they understood as "civilized society". Addressing their admonitions to kings, managers, generals and, where possible, the widest circles of society, such thinkers urged their contemporaries to defend the ideals on which their civilizations wer e built. The book is addressed to all those interested in the emergence and development of humankind´s earliest states including university students of humanity disciplines.

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The Lady of the Shroud - Bram Stoker - e-kniha

eBook: Business magnate Roger Melton has passed on, leaving behind one of the grandest fortunes of his time. To the family's astonishment, Roger has bequeathed his vast estate to the black sheep of the family, his young nephew Rupert Sent Leger. But Rupert's inheritance involves the most extraordinary conditions, including one stating that he must reside in the ancient castle of Vissarion in the Land of the Blue Mountains. Rupert travels to Vissarion with his Aunt Janet, who possesses the occult power of Second Sight. But despite all the precautions Rupert is visited by a mysterious woman veiled in a burial shroud. Beguiled by her otherworldly and ethereal beauty, Rupert ponders whether she is a vampire, a ghost, or another sort of mystic creature altogether. Determined to find out for himself, but has no idea of what dangers he has to face.

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The Day the Mountain Moved - Rennie McOwan - e-kniha

eBook: Are you ready for another action-packed adventure with Gavin, Clare, Michael, and Mot? From fighting a gang of crazy criminals to building their den out of a ruined castle, the daring kids are off on a new quest in the rugged Scottish countryside.In this third adventure story, Gavin, Clare, Michael and Mot find themselves running around the mountainous countryside of remote Scotland. But things are not as they seem... Are those wolves lurking in the shadows?"The Day the Mountains Moved" is the perfect read for fans of "The Famous Five" and the 2020 animated movie "Scoob!"-

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The Voice of the City - O. Henry - e-kniha

eBook: Another poignant short story collection from the famed writer, formed as an ode to O. Henry's favourite place, New York City. Seeking to find the genuine voice of this megapolis, O. Henry portrays a variety of characters in their own peculiarity and uniqueness . In the first short of the same name, we are brought to the cacophonous chanting of a New York class room where students eagerly recite their lessons, before we are brought on a sweeping journey throughout the city. We meet policemen, poets and newsboys who each eagerly accounts for the true voice of their famed city. It is an excellent read, that constitutes essential reading for any fan of O. Henry, or those of you with a big love for the Big Apple who want to see just exactly how this wondrous city came to captivate the world.

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The House of the Dead - Fyodor Dostoevsky - e-kniha

eBook: Close your eyes and imagine the horrors of being sentenced to hard labour at an isolated Siberian prison camp. The torturous conditions, the brutality of the guards and the suffering of your everyday life!"The House of the Dead" is a semi-autobiographical novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky. The author uses autofiction to be able to use facts, fiction and to discuss topics that have happened to him while he was imprisoned. The primitive conditions and horrifying episodes in the prison camp mirror the author's own exile in such a camp for four years in 1849. The novel focuses on the exploration of the Russian character, mostly depicted in times of trouble and hardship. The themes of crime, punishment and isolation run potent in this haunting novel where the reader has to suffer and endure the arduous path through the house of the dead in order to be born again into freedom. A five-star reading recommendation.

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The Taming of the Shrew - William Shakespeare - e-kniha

eBook: We all know what it's like to be in love, but when love is placed within the context of anxieties, desires and beliefs, will it survive?The sisters Bianca and Katherine might be as opposite as chalk and cheese, yet marriage finds its way into both their lives. Prompted by the notion of a love free of idealism, Petruchio is ready to marry Katherine with or without her will. Can she learn to love him? Or will marriage without love always be filled with terror and deception?Although believed to be written in the late 1500s, this classic romance is still very relevant today. Whether you will perceive Katherina and Petruchio's relationship as romantic and energetic or violent and oppressive, this play unmistakably offers us a perpetual take on the major theme: the battle of the sexes. But unlike most modern day romances emotional desires are put second in this play's exploration of love, marriage and courtship.If you saw and loved director Gil Junger's "10 Things I Hate About You", this is the best-seller behind the film.

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The North Wind and the Sun - Ezop - e-kniha

eBook: Who do you think is stronger – the Sun or the North Wind? They both found themselves in a dispute because they both thought that they were strongest. They saw a traveler who was just passing by and they decided that whoever made the man remove his cloak would be proclaimed the strongest. A winner is declared. Who will it be and what is the moral of the story? Find out in Aesop\'s fable \"The North Wind and the Sun\".Aesop\'s fables feature animals, legendary creatures, plants, inanimate objects, or forces of nature that speak, solve problems, and generally have human characteristics. All the stories story lead to a particular moral lesson.

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The Whites and the Blues - Alexandre Dumas - e-kniha

eBook: Although written after \'The Companions of Jehu,\' \'The Whites and the Blues\' details events leading up to the first book.It follows the fortunes of young Charles Nodier, who arrives in Strasbourg to study Greek under the tutelage of Euloge Schneider. However, when he gets there, he discovers that Schneider has become the town\'s Public Prosecutor and is feared for his indiscriminate use of Madame Guillotine. All the while, the shadow of Napoleon lies heavy on the narrative. A page-turning read, full of political intrigue, betrayal, and romance, this is a must for fans of the \'Sainte-Hermine\' trilogy.

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The Road to the Open - Arthur Schnitzler - e-kniha

eBook: A coming-of-age novel, \'The Road to the Open\' follows the complicated liaisons of composer, Baron Georg von Wergenthin. While a talented man, Wergenthin lacks motivation and, instead of working, prefers to socialise with members of the Viennese bourgeoisie. A committed Christian, his life becomes even more complex when he finds himself falling for a Jewish girl, Anna Rosner. Through this story, Schnitzer documents the collapse of the freethinking Austrian society, as antisemitism and patriotism start to take its place. A classic novel from one of Vienna\'s most noteworthy authors, this is ideal for those new to Schnitzler\'s body of work.

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The Meaning of the War - Henri Bergson - e-kniha

eBook: For those interested in a more philosphical aspect of war, \'The Meaning of the War\' by Henri Bergson is a short non-fiction work that explores \'Life & Matter in Conflict\', as the subtitle of the book tells us. A renowned French philosopher, Bergson delves into the history and politics of war, specifically examining Germany during World War I. This book criticizes the ideology that might is right. A policy that has been fatal for regions that neighbour Germany.To further get insight into the philosophical aspect of war, Sigmund Freud\'s essay ´Reflections on War and Death´ provides a great perspective on the modern mental state of people during WWI.

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The Castaways of the Flag - Jules Verne - e-kniha

eBook: ‘The Castaways of the Flag’ is the sequel to ‘Their Island Home’ and the 47th book of the ‘Extraordinary Voyages’ series. A huge fan of ‘The Swiss Family Robinson,’ by Johann David Wyss, Verne decided to pick up the thread and, with the addition of ‘Their Island Home,’ turn one story into an unofficial trilogy. This, the final instalment, follows the fortunes of the family, as they finally leave the island and head for home. However, will its shores prove too difficult to escape from forever? A fitting finale to Wyss’ original tale, this book is for lovers of Verne and Wyss, alike. Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who became known as the ‘Father of Science Fiction.’ He wrote more than 60 novels, including ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ (1864), ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea’ (1870) which was also released as a film, starring James Mason, and ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ (1873), which has been released as a TV drama, featuring former Dr Who star, David Tennant.

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The People of the River - Edgar Wallace - e-kniha

eBook: Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace (April 1, 1875 – February 10, 1932) was an English crime writer, journalist, novelist, screenwriter, and playwright, who wrote 175 novels, 24 plays, and numerous articles in newspapers and journals. Over 160 films have been made of his novels. In the 1920s, one of Wallace\'s publishers claimed that a quarter of all books read in England were written by him. He is most famous today as the co-creator of King Kong, writing the early screenplay and story for the movie, as well as a short story \"King Kong\" (1933) credited to him and Draycott Dell. He was known for the J. G. Reeder detective stories, The Four Just Men, The Ringer, and for creating the Green Archer character during his lifetime. (wikipedia.org) THE PEOPLE OF THE RIVER is set in Colonial Africa, British colonial official Sanders fights for British power and to protect his colonial charges set against the backdrop of mostly-unexplored Africa.

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The Fat and the Thin - Émile Zola - e-kniha

eBook: "Respectable people...What bastards!"Rake-thin and exhausted prisoner Florent, wrongly convicted during the 1848 Revolution, escapes and seeks refuge with his half-brother in Paris. Florent finds a job at the local central market Les Halles. Initially he is met with a baffled but friendly warmth. But this warmth soon erodes into a poisonous animosity in an atmosphere shot with insidious political intrigue, petty rivalries and perfidious gossip from the "respectable people", that impinge upon the Florent's safety and wellbeing. 'The Fat and the Thin' is the third installment of the 'Les Rougon-Macquart' series packed with powerful social commentary comparing those in power (the fat) to those in the lower classes (the thin). The allegories of the burgeoning Parisian market stalls are so poignant that the reader would be forgiven for thinking this is a story of anthropomorphism, where the characters have turned into the food they buy and sell. Yet, simultaneously rebuffed with depictions of abject poverty, this is an unforgettable novel reminiscent of 'The Ladies' Paradise' and 'Nana'. It comes as little surprise that literary icons Charles Dickens and Anthony Bourdain cited Zola among their favourite authors.

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The Lady with the Dog - Chekhov Anton - e-kniha

eBook: "The Lady with the Dog" is one of Chekhov's most popular short stories, following the adulterous relationship between two married people. Dmitri is unhappy in his marriage and curses the monotony of his life. Anna's marriage does not offer her the happiness she seeks, and the two form a strange pair, held together by their misfortune. After the vacation, things go back to normal. Or do they really? A story of suppressed desires, hidden love, and anger, "The Lady with the Dog" is a bittersweet tale of charming adventures, unbearable life, and the pursuit of happiness. It is definitely well worth reading.

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The Brother of the Other - Radka Klvaňová - e-kniha

eBook: Kniha se věnuje kulturním procesům vyjednávání symbolických hranic přináležení v českém imigračním kontextu. Na základě kvalitativní analýzy biografických rozhovorů s přistěhovalci z Běloruska, Ukrajiny a Ruska žijících v České republice autorka zjišťuje, jak se utvářejí symbolické hranice přináležení skrze stigma v každodenních interakcích v sociálním a kulturním kontextu imigrace. Kniha si všímá rozporuplné kulturní reprezentace této skupiny migrantů v českém prostoru etnizovaných vztahů – zvláštního napětí mezi pozicí ‚Druhého‘ (‚Other) a ‚Bratra‘ (‚Brother‘) ve vztahu k Čechům. Toto napětí odráží minulé i současné procesy vytváření národa ve střední a východní Evropě, historické politické vztahy mezi socialistickým Československem a Sovětským svazem a migrační procesy v období po roce 1989. Kniha nabízí nový vhled do kulturního repertoáru českého imigračního kontextu a vyjednávání hranic češství.

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The Man on the Beach - Anna Ihrén - e-kniha

eBook: Trying to process a life crisis Gothenburg policeman, Dennis Wilhelmson, decides to take a trip to his quiet childhood island, Smögen. Dennis is looking forward to enjoying some peaceful days at the small town island, where nothing really ever happens... or so he thought. Everything changes when the body of a young man is found in the habour basin and an old friend of his is missing without a trace. Dennis is now involuntarily thrown in to the biggest murder investigation the area has ever seen.Enter Sandra Haraldsson, a young ambitious and very straight forward police aspirant. This was definitely not the calm and harmonious summer Dennis had been planning for himself to recover. But can Sandra heal his heart while they take on the investigation?The Man on the Beach is the first part in the series "The Smögen Murders".-

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