the unbearable lightness of being milan kundera

40th anniversary edition of the bestselling modern classic: Milan Kundera s iconic novel of love and politics in communist Czechoslovakia. Shamelessly clever ... Exhilaratingly subversive and funny. Independent A modern classic ... As relevant now as when it was first published. John BanvilleA young woman is in love with a successful surgeon: a man torn between his love for her and his womanising. His mistress, a free-spirited artist, lives her life as a series of betrayals, while her other lover stands to lose everything because of his noble qualities. In a world where lives are shaped by choices and events, and everything occurs but once, existence seems to lose its substance and weight - and we feel the unbearable lightness of being .Kundera s classic provoked a whole generation, encompassing passion and philosophy, body and soul, the Prague Spring and modern America, political acts and private desires, comedy and tragedy - in fact, all of human existence.What readers are saying: Some books change your mind, some change your heart, the very best change your whole world ... A mighty piece of work, that will shape your life forever. One of the best books I ve ever read ... A book about love and life, full of surprises. Beautiful. This book is going to change your life ... It definitely leaves you with a hangover after you re done reading. Kundera writes about love as if in a trance so the beauty of it is enchanting and dreamy ... Will stay with you.

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A young woman in love with a man torn between his love for her and his incorrigible womanizing; one of his mistresses and her humbly faithful lover-these are the two couples whose story is told in this masterful novel. Kundera s first since The Book of Laughter and Forgetting. In a world in which lives are shaped by irrevocable choices and by fortuitous events, a world in which everything occurs but once, existence seems to lose its substance, its weight. Hence, we feel the unbearable lightness of being not only as the consequence of our private actions, but also in the public sphere, and the two inevitably intertwine

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Kniha - autor Milan Kundera, 312 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná In this novel - a story of irreconcilable loves and infidelities - Milan Kundera addresses himself to the nature of twentieth-century 'Being' In a world in which lives are shaped by irrevocable choices and by fortuitous events, a world in which everything occurs but once, existence seems to lose its substance, its weight. We feel, says the novelist, 'the unbearable lightness of being' - not only as the consequence of our private acts but also in the public sphere, and the two inevitably intertwine. Juxtaposing Prague, Geneva, Thailand and the United States, this masterly novel encompasses the extremes of comedy and tragedy, and embraces, it seems, all aspects of human existence. It offers a wide range of brilliant and amusing philosophical speculations and it descants on a variety of styles.Faber and Faber are reissuing twelve of their classic titles, for a limited period. Each one...

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To the casual observer, the great enlightened city of Edinburgh, home of no-nonsense philosophers and cream teas, might appear immune to the rollercoaster of strong emotions. But at 44 Scotland Street, as Matthew and Elspeth embark on the risky enterprise of married love, the raffish portrait painter Angus Lordie has a premonition of disaster. And soon enough Irene Pollock is shocked to learn that her small son Bertie harbours a highly unsuitable ambition; the gloriously vain Bruce discovers a wrinkle and confronts rejection; and Angus finds himself facing the grave consequences of unbridled bliss, not to mention a large Glaswegian gangster bearing gifts . . .

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If you want to learn how to conform to confound, raze hopes, succeed your successor, order absence in the absence of order, win by losing and think contrapositively, look no further. Here you can unlock the secrets of Plato s void, Wittgenstein s investigations, Schopenhauer s intelligence test, Voltaire s big bet, Russell s slip of the pen and lobster logic. Among your discoveries will be why the egg came before the chicken, what the dishwasher missed and just what it was that made Descartes disappear. Experience the unbearable lightness of logical conclusions in Professor Sorensen s intriguing cabinet of riddles, problems, paradoxes, puzzles and the anomalies of human utterance. As you accompany him on investigations into the mysteries of truth, falsehood, reason and delusion, prepare to be surprised, enlightened, mystified and, above all, entertained.

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The last novel by the international superstar and author of The Unbearable Lightness of Being. Kundera is the saddest, funniest, and most lovable of authors. TimesAn artist, clearly one of the best to be found anywhere. Salman Rushdie Kundera designs fictions of the highest order. Ian McEwanCasting light on the most serious of problems and at the same time saying not one serious sentence; being fascinated by the reality of the contemporary world and at the same time avoiding realism - that s The Festival of Insignificance.In Kundera s earlier novel, Slowness, Vera, the author s wife, says to her husband: you ve often told me you meant to write a book one day that would have not a single serious word in it . . . I warn you: watch out. Your enemies are lying in wait. Far from watching out, Kundera finally and fully realises his old aesthetic dream in a novel that we could view as a summation of his whole work. A strange sort of summation. Strange sort of epilogue. Strange sort of laughter, inspired by our era, which is comical because it has lost all sense of humor. What more can we say of Kundera s last novel? Nothing. Just read.

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The latest and greatest insights on happiness from around the world The Little Book of Being Brilliant is a â ˜greatest hitsâ ™ compilation of the best and the latest information from the science of positive psychology. Top-selling author Andy Cope exercises his PhD in happiness, along with his decades of experience bringing â ˜The Art of Being Brilliantâ ™ to rapt audiences around the world, to distill the tips, techniques, facts and ideas you need to know to achieve sustainable wellbeing and happiness in your own life. Andyâ ™s keen for you to know that he wants you to enjoy the experience, hence his â ˜laugh â ˜nâ ™ learnâ ™ approach. Inside, youâ ™ll find guidance for taking action in the form of activities and challenges that will help you implement the latest empirical evidence on happiness. Youâ ™ll learn why most people are miles away from feeling as great as they could, and what to do about it. Whether youâ ™re motivated to improve your daily life or looking for the insights that will super-charge your career, or in search of inspiration for your students or your team, this little book will set you in motion toward living brilliantly. Develop resilience and embrace positivity by setting goals and taking charge of your lifeLearn, once and for all, what science says about the connection between money and happinessOvercome road rage and other forms of negativity that are dragging you down in the day-to-day Internalize the latest positivity wisdom for work, sport, parenting, relationships, and more Thereâ ™s absolutely no filler in The Little Book of Being Brilliant, and no need to sift through half-baked ideas or wisdom that researchers have already overturned. For the latest proven techniques on getting happy and achieving success, along with the motivation required to put those techniques into practice, pick up this energetic and inspiring book today.

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Going sober will make you happier, healthier, wealthier, slimmer and sexier. Despite all of these upsides, it #39;s easier said than done. This inspirational, aspirational and highly relatable narrative champions the benefits of sobriety; combining the author #39;s personal experience, factual reportage, contributions from experts and self-help advice.Ever sworn off alcohol for a month and found yourself drinking by the 7th? Think there #39;s #39;no point #39; in just one drink? Welcome! There are millions of us. Catherine Gray was stuck in a hellish whirligig of Drink, Make horrible decisions, Hangover, Repeat. She had her fair share of #39;drunk tank #39; jail cells and topless-in-a-hot-tub misadventures. But this book goes beyond the binges and blackouts to deep-dive into uncharted territory: What happens after you quit drinking? This gripping, heart-breaking and witty book takes us down the rabbit-hole of an alternative reality. A life with zero hangovers, through sober weddings, sex, Christmases and breakups. In The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober, Catherine Gray shines a light on society #39;s drink-pushing and talks to top neuroscientists and psychologists about why we drink, delving into the science behind what it does to our brains and bodies. Much more than a tale from the netherworld of addicted drinking, this book is about the escape, and why a sober life can be more intoxicating than you ever imagined. Whether you #39;re a hopelessly devoted drinker, merely sober-curious, or you #39;ve already ditched the drink, you will love this book. An icon of the Quit Lit movement - Condé Nast Traveller Brave, witty and brilliantly written - Marie Claire Catherine Gray is an exceptional writer. Her exquisitely crafted thoughts on the joys of being sober are not only deeply honest and pragmatic, but she manages to infuse tons of humor. This is a delightful, informative, and compelling read for all those who are sober or seeking sobriety. - Sasha Tozzi, Huffington Post columnist Admirably honest, light, bubbly and remarkably rarely annoying - Alice O #39;Keeffe, Guardian

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WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDALA FINALIST FOR THE 2024 NATIONAL BOOK AWARDA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER INDIE BESTSELLERChicago Public Library Best Fiction for Older Readers of 2024Shelf Awareness Best Books of 2024 for Kids and TeensBookPage Best Middle Grade of 2024Common Sense Media Best Books of 20242025 Excellence in Children’s and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable ListWhen twelve-year-old Michael Rosario meets a mysterious boy from the future, his life is changed forever. From bestselling author Erin Entrada Kelly, also the winner of the Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe and a Newbery Honor for We Dream of Space, this novel explores themes of family, friendship, trust, and forgiveness. The First State of Being is for fans of Rebecca Stead’s When You Reach Me.It s August 1999. For twelve-year-old Michael Rosario, life at Fox Run Apartments in Red Knot, Delaware, is as ordinary as ever—except for the looming Y2K crisis and his overwhelming crush on his sixteen-year-old babysitter, Gibby. But when a disoriented teenage boy named Ridge appears out of nowhere, Michael discovers there is more to life than stockpiling supplies and pining over Gibby.It turns out that Ridge is carefree, confident, and bold, things Michael wishes he could be. Unlike Michael, however, Ridge isn’t where he belongs. When Ridge reveals that he’s the world’s first time traveler, Michael and Gibby are stunned but curious. As Ridge immerses himself in 1999—fascinated by microwaves, basketballs, and malls—Michael discovers that his new friend has a book that outlines the events of the next twenty years, and his curiosity morphs into something else: focused determination. Michael wants—no, needs—to get his hands on that book. How else can he prepare for the future? But how far is he willing to go to get it?A story of time travel, friendship, found family, and first loves, this thematically rich novel is distinguished by its voice, character development, setting, and exploration of the issues that resonate with middle grade readers.Finalist for the National Book Award and Winner of the Newbery Medal.

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This refreshing, unusual book needs to exist. A culture shift which repositions a single person as someone who is relationship-free, complete, and not lacking is long overdue. - The i Absolutely f*cking brilliant - Florence GivenHaving a secret single freak-out? Feeling the red, heart-shaped urgency intensify as the years roll on by? Oh hi! You re in the right place.Over half of Brits aged 25-44 are now single. It s become the norm to remain solo until much later in life, given the average marriage ages of 35 (women) and 38 (men). Many of us are choosing never to marry at all. But society, films, song lyrics and our parents are adamant that a happy ending has to be couple-shaped. That we re incomplete without an other half *, like a bisected panto pony. Cue: single sorrow. Dating like it s a job. Spending half our lives waiting for somebody-we-fancy to text us back. Feeling haunted by the terms spinster or confirmed bachelor. Catherine Gray took a whole year off dating to find single satisfaction. She lifted the lid on the reasons behind the global single revolution, explored the bizarre ways cultures single-shame, detached from all the good ones are gone! panic and debunked the myth that married people are much happier.Let s start the reverse brainwash, in order to locate - and luxuriate in - single happiness. Are you in?*Spoiler: you re already wholePRAISE FOR CATHERINE GRAY S WRITING: Fascinating. - Bryony Gordon Not remotely preachy. - The Times Jaunty, shrewd and convincing. - The Telegraph Admirably honest, light, bubbly and remarkably rarely annoying. - The Guardian Truthful, modern and real. - Stylist Brave, witty and brilliantly written. - Marie Claire Haunting, admirable and enlightening. - The Pool

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Raw, frank and utterly heartfelt, but full of love and joy too, one of the most moving and uplifting memoirs I ve ever read. Daisy Buchanan Evanna s account of overcoming an eating disorder gives an unsparing insight into the mental health system, and the journey to true recovery. A beautifully courageous and honest memoir. Bonnie Wright As well as charting her adolescent battle with anorexia, it offers a darkly compelling, highly topical account of journeying from girlhood to womanhood in the spotlight of global celebrity. The Mail on Sunday A raw and powerful memoir, it shares lessons banishing self-hatred. The Sunday Telegraph Gradually, I began to feel this dawning awareness that womanhood was coming for me, that it was looming inevitably, and it didn t feel safe... Evanna Lynch has long been viewed as a role model for people recovering from anorexia and the story of her casting as Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films has reached almost mythic proportions. Here, in her fascinating new memoir, Evanna confronts all the complexities and contradictions within herself and reveals how she overcame a life-threatening eating disorder, began to conquer her self-hate and confronted her fear of leaving the neatness and safety of girlhood for the unpredictable journey of being a woman, all in the glare of the spotlight of international fame.Delving into the very heart of a woman s relationship with her own body, Evanna explores the pivotal moments and choices in her life that led her down the path of creativity and dreaming and away from the empty pursuit of perfection, and reaches towards acceptance of the wild, sensual and unpredictable reality of womanhood. This is a story of the tragedy and the glory of growing up, of mourning girlhood and stepping into the unknown, and how that act of courage is the most magical and creatively liberating thing a woman can do.

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Selected as a Book of the Year in The Times Literary Supplement This lucid and riveting new biography at once rescuses Kierkegaard from the scholars and shows why he is such an intriguing and useful figure ObserverSøren Kierkegaard, one of the most passionate and challenging of modern philosophers, is now celebrated as the father of existentialism - yet his contemporaries described him as a philosopher of the heart. Over about a decade in the 1840s and 1850s, writings poured from his pen analysing love and suffering, courage and anxiety, religious longing and defiance, and forging a new philosophical style rooted in the inward drama of being human.As Christianity seemed to sleepwalk through a changing world, Kierkegaard dazzlingly revealed its spiritual power while exposing the poverty of official religion. His restless creativity was spurred on by his own failures: his relationship with the young woman whom he promised to marry, then left to devote himself to writing, haunted him throughout his life.Though tormented by the pressures of celebrity, he deliberately lived amidst the crowds in Copenhagen, known by everyone but, he felt, understood by no one. When he collapsed exhausted at the age of 42, he was still pursuing the question of existence: how to be a human being in this world?Clare Carlisle s innovative and moving biography writes Kierkegaard s remarkable life as far as possible from his own perspective, conveying what it was like to be this Socrates of Christendom - as he put it, living life forwards yet only understanding it backwards.

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Told through powerful allegory, Shadows of the Sea is a story about grief and the winding path to healing, with help from friends, loved ones, and a little magic. On the lonely road meet two outcasts - Doris, a small but spitfire woman and Stanwick, a shy and sensitive dog. Each of this unlikely pair harbours grief, and must decide whether to stay with the pain or run from it. On their journey, the two travel through lush forests, to the eerily abandoned town of echoes, clear to the mudder sea, where they finally confront the unbearable trauma of their pasts. Cartoonist Cathy Malkasian s graphic novels are known to be crafted with layered, affecting allegory and metaphor, and Shadows of the Sea is no exception. In this story, shadows become characters themselves, weighed down with painful truth. They cannot be released until their owners acknowledge, reflect, and heal. Charged by the magic of the mudder sea, the shadows reveal the loss Doris and Stanwick have been carrying - a husband and a child - and sets them free at last.

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#39;Eerie, atmospheric #39; Louise Jensen #39;A haunting tale of intrigue #39; Emily Freud #39;Ruth Ware fans will eat this up #39; Publishers Weekly #39;Suspenseful, dark and wonderfully atmospheric #39; The Sun #39;Intricate and impressive #39; Daily MailIf beauty is in the eye of the beholder, how much can you trust what you see? When Maddy Wight is hired to ghostwrite the memoir of world-renowned cosmetic surgeon Angela Reynolds, she jumps at the chance to get her career back on track. But the deeper she digs, the more elusive the doctor becomes. Confined to Angela’s glass-walled house in the Scottish Highlands, Maddy can’t shake the unsettling feeling of being watched. As a result, she is drawn ever closer to Angela’s enigmatic business partner Scott, whose mercurial moods change as quickly as the darkening moors outside. Returning to London once the book is finished, Maddy is excited for their future together. But news of Scott’s death shatters the celebrations at the book’s launch party. Which is why, months later and still grieving, she is blindsided to see Scott entering a tube station just in front of her. And before she knows it, she is following him. In this reimagining of Hitchcock’s Vertigo, jeopardy can be lurking where you least expect it…Praise for Emma Bamford #39;Powered by a subtle, ominous tension. I loved this book’ LEE CHILD ‘Paradise never felt so sinister’ RUTH WARE ‘An incredible debut’ B A PARIS ‘Suspenseful, evocative and beautifully written, I devoured it’ L V MATTHEWS ‘That most exciting psychological thriller in which the darkest dangers lurk in a suspicious mind and a guilty heart’ A J FINN ‘Gripping and pacy... A perfect summer read’ IMRAN MAHMOOD ‘A debut thriller that unfolds with the inexorable force of a nightmare’ JOHN CONNOLLY #39;Had me gripped. I loved the subtle, sinister sense of tension that built through the book #39; BETH O #39;LEARY #39;An amazing and evocative atmosphere of paradise that quickly turns sinister! A must summer read for all crime fans #39; VICKI BRADLEY

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The thrills and chills are far from over in the third novel from Bram Stoker Award winner and master of scare, horror legend Adam Cesare.Quinn has just survived yet another bloody run-in with the murderous clown Frendo, but somehow still she knows this wonÂ’t be the last. Tired of being hunted and seeing innocent people hurt, Quinn believes the only way to beat the horror is to take justice into her own hands--and stop the Frendo followers herself. Little does she know that this path will take her across cornfields and state lines, to where she will have to face the most dangerous and bloody menace yet: True believers.ItÂ’s an all-new tale in this terrifying trio series about the villains inside us all, from the master of slashers and suspense, award–winning author Adam Cesare.Clown in a Cornfield was 2020Â’s Bram Stoker Award Winner for Superior Achievement in a Young Adult Novel.Â

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Fayson and her friends are back together and ready for their toughest case yet - someone is sending anonymous emails accusing the detective agency of being a nuisance to the island! But when they discover an abandoned boat with two wet lifejackets on board, they know they have a new mystery to solve. As strange things start happening on the island, with books and video games vanishing and a suspicious figure lurking around at night, Di Island Crew must use all their smarts to uncover the truth. Can they crack the case and save the detective agency, or will they be forced to close down for good?

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THE GAME-CHANGING BOOK FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BEING MORTALToday we find ourselves in possession of stupendous know-how, which we willingly place in the hands of the most highly skilled people. But avoidable failures are common, and the reason is simple: the volume and complexity of our knowledge has exceeded our ability to consistently deliver it - correctly, safely or efficiently. In this groundbreaking book, Atul Gawande makes a compelling argument for the checklist, which he believes to be the most promising method available in surmounting failure. Whether you re following a recipe, investing millions of dollars in a company or building a skyscraper, the checklist is an essential tool in virtually every area of our lives, and Gawande explains how breaking down complex, high pressure tasks into small steps can radically improve everything from airline safety to heart surgery survival rates. Fascinating and enlightening, The Checklist Manifesto shows how the simplest of ideas could transform how we operate in almost any field.

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A TLS Book of the Year This exhilarating collection of non-fiction sees one of the greatest twentieth-century writers meditating on the moments that make up a life How did I so unwittingly transform the joy of living into the great luxury of being alive? Between 1967 and 1977, the internationally renowned author Clarice Lispector wrote weekly dispatches from her desk in Rio for the Jornal do Brasil. Already famous for her revolutionary, interior, metaphysical novels and short stories, in her Chronicles she turned her attention to the everyday, reshaping the material of her life into profound, touching and funny, tiny revelations.Observing the world around her, small encounters like hearing tales of the lost loves of a taxi driver, or the bitterness lurking beneath the prettiness of an old friend, become an exposition of the currents and foibles that define our lives. Everything from the meaning of cosmonauts to the new ideas, writers and artists that populate the sparkling international world of the sixties and seventies are considered and transformed into jewels of insight, delight and devastation.Sincere and playful, exhilarating and contemplative, Too Much of Life: Complete Chronicles opens up a new way of seeing the world.

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Sitting in the sun in a small Tuscan town, her boyfriend beside her and a drink in her hand, Ella Hattoâ ™s life seems beautiful and calm. But someone is watching her. Something unimaginable is about to happen, and Ellaâ ™s life will never be the same again. Drawn suddenly into a dark and deadly world, one that has already claimed the lives of her parents and brother, Ella is forced to face the unbearable truth of her new reality. Gone are the aspirations and dreams she once hadâ ”the expectation of a normal life. The new Ella must be ruthless and unforgiving if she is ever to survive. With the help of Lucas, a retired hitman with his own painful past to escape, Ella goes in search of the enemy she never knew she had. Terrible crimes have been committedâ ”but vengeance will be hers. Revised edition: Previously published as For the Dogs: A Novel, this edition of The Hunter s Prayer includes editorial revisions.

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Slow down, calm down, and come together with this complete guide to meditation for the whole family—featuring targeted practices for parents, teens, and kids of all ages. As a certified yoga teacher, meditation teacher, and host of the chart-topping podcast Mindful in Minutes, Kelly Smith is no stranger to the wide-ranging health benefits of meditation. And she discovered she needed them more than ever when she became a mom for the first time. Suddenly finding herself coping with sleepless nights, disheartening physical changes, uncontrollable worries, and near constant sensory overload, Kelly found solace in the same thing she always had: her daily meditation practice. In doing so, she discovered how meditation could help not only moms cope with common family challenges, but every other member of the family as well. Kelly shares her hard-won wisdom with listeners across the country in her second podcast Meditation Mama, and now, in this fully illustrated book. Mindful in Minutes: Meditation for the Modern Family helps families of all kinds learn how to use meditation to cope with the everyday struggles of being a person who is also part of a family. Covering topics ranging from quieting the mind and managing stress to handling resentment and cultivating compassion, this book offers specialized practices for each family member by age—adults, teens and older kids, and small children. Topics include: Being Present Finding Joy Anxiety Hyperactivity Worthiness Empathy Burnout Insomnia Self-Confidence Overstimulation Connecting with the True Self And much more With three distinct, age-appropriate practices for each topic, Kelly ensures that every member of the family has access to a practical, focused meditation “toolkit” to draw on when they need a little extra help. The book also includes a series of dedicated meditations for expectant parents, a series of meditations to promote a healthy, loving relationship between partners, and over 250 mantras to help you focus your mind and go deeper into your practice. Whether you are a meditation beginner or a long-term practitioner, this book will help you and your family feel calmer, happier, and more connected.

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Twelve years ago, I came to Oxford and fell in love with a man named Marius. He was brilliant. An artist.It was going to be forever. But then, like all beautiful things, it ended... And now, there is only silence.Quietly heartbroken, Edwin Tully lives alone in the house he used to share with the man he once loved. He tends to damaged books and faded memories, trying to build a future from the fragments of the past. Then the weather turns, and the river spills into Edwin s quiet world, bringing with it Adam Dacre from the Environment Agency.An unlikely knight, this stranger with roughened hands and worn wellingtons offers Edwin the hope of something he thought he would never have again. As the two men are drawn together in their struggle against the rising waters, Edwin slowly lets down his guard as he comes to accept he can t shield his heart from everything-and perhaps he doesn t even need to try. Because love doesn t only leave scars...sometimes, it heals them, too.This lyrical, moving LGBTQIA+ romance contains never-before-seen content and exclusive bonus material-including a NEW novella, Chasing the Light, following Marius as he rediscovers love and the complicated joy of being truly alive.

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Vivid. Eloquent. Offers insight as well as delight Guardian An exquisite portrayal of the lonely dislocation of being deaf in a hearing world The Times Absolutely brilliant. Ellen Lark is unforgettable Emilia Hart, author of Weyward Illuminating... beautifully written Priscilla Morris, Women s Prize Shortlisted author of Black Butterflies Fantastic. Shines a light into a hidden corner of history Louise Hare author of This Lovely City and Miss Aldridge RegretsEllen Lark is on the verge of marriage when she and her fiancé receive an unexpected visit from Alexander Graham Bell.Ellen knows immediately what Bell really wants from her. Ellen is deaf, and for a time was Bell s student in a technique called Visible Speech. As he instructed her in speaking, Bell also confided in her about his dream of producing a device which would transmit the human voice along a wire: the telephone. Now, on the cusp of wealth and renown, Bell wants Ellen to speak up in support of his claim to the patent to the telephone, which is being challenged by rivals.But Ellen has a different story to tell: that of how Bell betrayed her, and other deaf pupils, in pursuit of ambition and personal gain, and cut Ellen off from a community in which she had come to feel truly at home. It is a story no one around Ellen seems to want to hear - but there may never be a more important time for her to tell it.

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THE INSTANT NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER - FEATURING A NEW CHAPTER ON WINTER COMFORTSReflections on hope, survival and the messy miracle of being aliveThe Comfort Book is a collection of consolations learned in hard times and suggestions for making the bad days better. Drawing on maxims, memoir and the inspirational lives of others, these meditations celebrate the ever-changing wonder of living. This is for when we need the wisdom of a friend or a reminder we can always nurture inner strength and hope, even in our busy world.A book of timeless comfort for modern minds.This edition includes a new chapter from the author on finding the light side of the darkest days of the year.

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Why do some teachers stay in teaching? And why do others leave? Why do some enjoy it whilst others find it an unrelenting slog? Answers to these questions are elusive but vital for new teachers, school leaders and everyone in between. Using research from wide-ranging fields and experience from real teachers, The Long Game examines how teachers can sustain and enjoy successful careers in teaching. Divided into five parts, the book explores the persistent challenges of being a teacher by breaking them down into problems and solutions. The chapters unpack the factors that get in the way of our success or enjoyment of teaching and considers the different ways these problems can be tackled, addressing key concerns, including:How to maintain motivation as you juggle work and lifeHow to manage intensity in a non-stop jobHow to embed effective, long-lasting habits to save time and mental effortHow to reduce workload not just ‘manage’ itHow to teach successfully and have impact in a way that lastsTeaching isn’t like a game because it is frivolous or simple. But it is an infinitely layered problem we can spend our careers trying to solve. To sustain a successful and enjoyable career in teaching, we need to embed strategies and approaches that will minimise the challenges and maximise our enjoyment. The Long Game will help teachers to hold onto the joy in teaching by facing the challenges head on.

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2018 Nautilus Book Awards Silver WinnerWhat if you could unlock a better answer to your most vexing problem—in your workplace, community, or home life—just by changing the question?Talk to creative problem-solvers and they will often tell you, the key to their success is asking a different question.Take Debbie Sterling, the social entrepreneur who created GoldieBlox. The idea came when a friend complained about too few women in engineering and Sterling wondered aloud: why are all the great building toys made for boys? Or consider Nobel laureate Richard Thaler, who asked: would it change economic theory if we stopped pretending people were rational? Or listen to Jeff Bezos whose relentless approach to problem solving has fueled Amazon’s exponential growth: “Getting the right question is key to getting the right answer.” Great questions like these have a catalytic quality—that is, they dissolve barriers to creative thinking and channel the pursuit of solutions into new, accelerated pathways. Often, the moment they are voiced, they have the paradoxical effect of being utterly surprising yet instantly obvious.For innovation and leadership guru Hal Gregersen, the power of questions has always been clear—but it took some years for the follow-on question to hit him: If so much depends on fresh questions, shouldn’t we know more about how to arrive at them? That sent him on a research quest ultimately including over two hundred interviews with creative thinkers. Questions Are the Answer delivers the insights Gregersen gained about the conditions that give rise to catalytic questions—and breakthrough insights—and how anyone can create them.

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Apophenion attacks most of the great questions of being, freewill, consciousness, meaning, the nature of mind, and humanity s place in the cosmos, from a magical perspective. Some of the conclusions seem to challenge many of the deeply held assumptions that our culture has taught us, so brace yourself for the paradigm crash and look for the jewels revealed in the wreckage. This book contains something to offend everyone; enough science to upset the magicians, enough magic to upset the scientists, and enough blasphemy to upset most trancendentalists.

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A delightful Aztec work that has much to teach us about the value of giving thanks⠔to our contemporaries, our elders, and our ancestorsCenturies before anyone ever thought of keeping a gratitude journal, the Aztecs understood the profound value of being grateful. For generations, specially trained Aztec public speakers presented traditional dialogues at marriages, births, funerals, government ceremonies, and other important occasions. In these dialogues, people of different generations are imagined speaking to each other with mutual respect and gratitude across time, encouraging listeners to be grateful to their contemporaries, elders, and ancestors, as well as the divine, and reminding the living what they owe to future generations. In the late 1500s, one of these Aztec speakers, Pablo of Texcoco, recorded a collection of these dialogues, now known as the Bancroft Dialogues. In How to Be Grateful, Nahuatl- or Aztec-language specialist Frances Karttunen and Camilla Townsend, Cundhill History Prize⠓winning author of Fifth Sun: A New History of the Aztecs, present this fascinating work in an accessible translation that also features the original Nahuatl text on facing pages. Although Pablo lived under Spanish rule, his parents, grandparents, and elderly teachers recalled the world before the Europeans arrived, and his dialogues, which delight in colorful metaphors and wry humor, offer remarkable insights into preconquest Aztec society, philosophy, and language. Pablo⠙s dialogues tell readers they will be loved and honored today and by future generations if they repay those who have helped them⠔the living, the dead, and the divine. The living should pay these debts by helping their people and ensuring their future⠔by ⠜paying it forward⠝ as we say today.

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A REESE S BOOK CLUB PICK, THE PERFECT ESCAPIST READ FOR WINTER 2026. Everything I love in a holiday read Reese Witherspoon A standout portrayal of the royals and the tabloid culture surrounding them Publishers Weekly Spectacularâ ¦.a vibrant depiction of the burden of duty versus personal freedom Booklist A sparkling debut Sydney Morning Herald A must-read for any fans of Succession Daily Mirror *** The whispers were scandalous. The truth was worseâ ¦ *** They would always choose the Crown over their family. It was the pact they made for the honour of wearing it. Itâ ™s New Yearâ ™s Day and Lexi Villiers is about to kiss her best friend for the very first time under the dawn light in Tasmania. But by midnight, everything will change. Always destined to be the spare, following her estranged brotherâ ™s death, Lexi will arrive in London as Princess Alexandrina, first-in-line to the British throne. But the palace waters are treacherous, rumours are rife, and selling each otherâ ™s secrets is a family tradition. And with the Crown just beyond her grasp, Lexi must choose what bonds she will keepâ ¦and what she is willing to leave behind. *** READERS ARE GRIPPED BY THE HEIR APPARENT: A dazzling, heartfelt debut that combines the allure of royalty with a deeply human story of love, grief and identity ????? I adored the delicious feeling of being given a sneak into what really goes on behind the tiaras Natasha Lester The writing is absolutely seamless ????? Engaging, insightful, and surprisingly moving ????? I loved it. I devoured every page of this glorious novel Holly Ringland Addictive right from the beginningâ ¦wonderfully written ????? Glittering palaces, scandalous secrets, and power plays sit side by side with tender family moments and a romance you canâ ™t help but root for ????? Completely addictiveâ ¦I was utterly transported by the evocative, clever storytelling Ella Ward

Objev podobné jako The Heir Apparent - Rebecca Armitage

Kniha - autor Matt Haig, 272 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Reflections on hope, survival and the messy miracle of being alive. Nothing is stronger than a small hope that doesn't give up. The Comfort Book is a collection of little islands of hope. It gathers consolations and stories that give new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. Matt Haig's mix of philosophy, memoir and self-reflection builds on the wisdom of philosophers and survivors through the ages, from Marcus Aurelius to Nellie Bly, Emily Dickinson to James Baldwin. This is the book to pick up when you need the wisdom of a friend, the comfort of a hug or a reminder that hope comes from unexpected places.

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Learn how to tap into the Vietnamese mindset of being resourceful with time and ingredients, maximising on flavour and never wasting a thing. Quick and Easy Vietnamese shares simple yet delicious recipes that can all be whipped up with minimum fuss. From Pork and Prawn Wontons and Battered Spring Onions, to Lemongrass Minced Pork Vermicelli and Dill Fishcakes, as well as sweet treats such as Sweetcorn Rice Pudding and Tofu Pudding with Ginger Syrup, there is a collection of recipes that are perfect for any time of the week.This book encourages you to adapt the recipes to what you have to hand. The recipes offer flexibility as substitutions are given, and some ingredients that aren’t crucial to the outcome of dish have a range of weights. By teaching you how to make the most of every ingredient, Quick and Easy Vietnamese will enable you to become the master of your kitchen and create delicious Vietnamese dishes in no time.

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Reflections on hope, survival and the messy miracle of being aliveIt is a strange paradox, that many of the clearest, most comforting life lessons are learned while we are at our lowest. But then we never think about food more than when we are hungry and we never think about life rafts more than when we are thrown overboard.The Comfort Book is a collection of consolations learned in hard times and suggestions for making the bad days better. Drawing on maxims, memoir and the inspirational lives of others, these meditations celebrate the ever-changing wonder of living. This is for when we need the wisdom of a friend or a reminder we can always nurture inner strength and hope, even in our busy world.

Objev podobné jako The Comfort Book - Matt Haig

A gorgeous treasury of joyful poems. Perfect to share together, the poems celebrate the everyday routine in the busy life of being a toddler. Bookseller Dive into a celebration of all the wonderful things babies and toddlers get up to throughout a busy day in this joyful collection of poems by beloved childrenâ ™s author Mara Bergman.Baby wakes up early.What does Baby say?Good morning, World,Iâ ™m ready for another busy day!A perfect gift for children and grown-ups to share end enjoy together, Dear Little One celebrates the little things that make life with a toddler fun! From breakfast to bedtime, with plenty of playing and exploring, dancing and dreaming in between, this playful and charming anthology of poems for the youngest children is a treat to dip into, with beautiful, colourful illustrations throughout.

Objev podobné jako Dear Little One: A Poetry Collection for the Very Young - Mara Bergman

It doesn t matter if you re a caveman, a time traveller or a regular person. Sooner or later, someone s going to break your heart. The sketches in Simon Rich s new book are bizarre, funny, and - if you ve ever been in love - all too familiar. From the invisible man stalking his ex, to Sherlock Holmes only blind spot, The Last Girlfriend on Earth is always enchanting, often sweet, though occasionally awkward. Just like love itself. The Last Girlfriend On Earthis silly, surreal, sometimes sad and always laugh-out-loud funny. This collection will have you giggling/crying/squirming in recognition, and wondering what exactly Simon Rich has eaten to dream all this stuff up ... pulls off the tough trick of being both heart-warming and hilarious - it s a must-read if you ve ever so much as had a crush on someone Heat Pithy, occasionally bonkers Time Out Truly hilarious Eva Wiseman, Observer

Objev podobné jako The Last Girlfriend on Earth - Simon Rich

If you read anything this summer make sure it s this. An absolute bloody masterpiece Daisy May Cooper Tender, lush and electric; a wild, heartbreaking, exhilarating ride Daisy Buchanan Exquisite, stunning, executed brilliantly Poorna Bell____Do we become who we are because of our parents, or in spite of them?Fern s mother is a social climber and a former ballet dancer who lives a plush life in a London townhouse. Fern s father only climbs if there s a bottle at the top, has an IQ of 133 and lives hand-to-mouth in Californian motels.Aged fourteen, Fern has spent equal time with each of her parents. That is, until an unexpected visitor triggers a life-changing dilemma: whether she should get on a plane to London to be with her mother, or stay in California with her father. Here, Fern s narrative splices in two.Two possible lives, one person. Each Fern will grow in wildly different, but eerily similar directions. Both must determine who they want to be - and how they deal with a thorny problem which threatens to undo them all: a murder.Warm and brilliantly wise, this is the irresistible fiction debut from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober.

Objev podobné jako Versions of a Girl - Catherine Gray

In nineteenth-century Texas, two tough-minded women dare to challenge the status quo in a warm, witty, and adventurous historical romance by New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown.Daisy Lindberg and Lily Boyle traded a colorful past for a fresh start as seamstresses in Autrie, Texas, and their aim to spark a women’s rights movement is raising eyebrows among the town’s dumbfounded men. But among the ladies? Tired of being treated like possessions, they have two words: Amen, sister!Beulah, a sassy shop owner as formidable as a cannon shot, is on board. So is Alma, a timid preacher’s wife who hit her breaking point. Before long, a courageous female posse has a liberating petition of demands. Surprisingly, they also have an empathetic ear in sheep rancher Matt Maguire, who’s as keen on women’s independence as he is on Lily.As Daisy and Lily make waves in the small town, their secrets threaten to come out. But they haven’t traveled this far to let their past define them. In fact, with love and the forging of new lives on the line, they’ve never felt more defiant.

Objev podobné jako The Paradise Petition - Carolyn Brown

This Thing of Blood Love, Lesley Saundersâ ™ fifth collection with Two Rivers Press, is an intense examination of human culpability, the secrets we half-keep from ourselves, the contradictory selves we inhabit, the histories that live on unreconciled in us, the planet whose imperfect stewards we are; and above all the unfathomable mystery of being (in) a body, incarnated, made flesh â “ a thing of blood and love that betrays us with its appalling vulnerabilities.The poems in this book display the celebratory delight in language which has continued to impress readers and reviewers of Saundersâ ™ work, though here imbued with a disturbed and disturbing awareness of mortality â “ the ultimate vulnerability from which in the end we derive our deepest sense of self.

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No other writer has ever made me laugh and cry as much as Catherine Gray Daisy May Cooper Tender, lush and electric; a wild, heartbreaking, exhilarating ride Daisy Buchanan Exquisite, stunning, executed brilliantly Poorna Bell____Do we become who we are because of our parents, or in spite of them?Fern s mother is a social climber and a former ballet dancer who lives a plush life in a London townhouse.Fern s father only climbs if there s a bottle at the top, has an IQ of 133 and lives hand-to-mouth in Californian motels.Aged fourteen, Fern has spent equal time with each of her parents. That is, until an unexpected visitor triggers a life-changing dilemma: whether she should get on a plane to London to be with her mother, or stay in California with her father. Here, Fern s narrative splices in two.Two possible lives, one person. Each Fern will grow in wildly different, but eerily similar directions. Both must determine who they want to be - and how they deal with a thorny problem which threatens to undo them all: a murder.Warm and brilliantly wise, this is the irresistible fiction debut from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober.______⭐ Readers are loving Versions of a Girl: ⭐ What a fabulous book - read in 3 days which hasn t happened a long time! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This isn t just a book-it s an experience that sticks with you ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I can t think anyone who wouldn t enjoy this book... a damn good read ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Objev podobné jako Versions of a Girl - Catherine Gray, Welbeck Publishing Group

A vital call to arms that demands we confront ableism at every level of society. Sophie Morgan I have never related to a book more. Disabled or not, you must read it! Rosie Jones A sharp, funny, and deeply beautiful memoir that doesn t shy away from the realities of disabled life. Ruth MadeleyWomen s lives are shaped by sexism and expectations. Disabled people s lives are shaped by ableism and a complete lack of expectations. But what happens when you re subjected to both sets of rules?This powerful, honest, hilarious and furious memoir from journalist and advocate Lucy Webster looks at life at the intersection; the struggles, the joys and the unseen realities of being a disabled woman. From navigating the worlds of education and work, dating and friendship; to managing care; contemplating motherhood; and learning to accept your body against a pervasive narrative that it is somehow broken and in need of fixing, The View From Down Here shines a light on what it really means to move through the world as a disabled woman.

Objev podobné jako The View From Down Here - Lucy Webster

Winner of the Forward Prize for Best Collection 2021Longlisted for the Rathbones folio prizeA Poetry Book society RecommendationLuke Kennard recasts Shakespeare s 154 sonnets as a series of anarchic prose poems set in the same joyless house party.A physicist explains dark matter in the kitchen. A crying man is consoled by a Sigmund Freud action figure. An out-of-hours doctor sells phials of dark red liquid from a briefcase. Someone takes out a guitar.Wry, insolent and self-eviscerating, Notes on the Sonnets riddles the Bard with the anxieties of the modern age, bringing Kennard⠙s affectionate critique to subjects as various as love, marriage, God, metaphysics and a sad horse. Luke Kennard has the uncanny genius of being able to stick a knife in your heart with such originality and verve that you start thinking ⠜aren⠙t knives fascinating... and hearts, my god!⠝ whilst everything slowly goes black. - Caroline Bird

Objev podobné jako Notes on The Sonnets - Luke Kennard

​​Manga based on Twisted Wonderland, the hit mobile video game from Disney!Stranded in the world of Twisted Wonderland, Yu must brave a magical school filled with ghosts, monsters, and uncooperative students!When strange accidents occur during the interdorm Spelldrive tournament, figuring out who’s behind them is only the beginning of Yu’s challenges! Mysteries and complications abound as she navigates the tricky job of being a prefect of Ramshackle Dorm at Night Raven College.

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Seventeen-year-old Josephine Jagger is a talented writer with special abilities she doesn t fully understand. Over the years she has developed methods to cope with the voices she hears in her head, but the old house her family has inherited in Vermont makes Josephine question what s real and what s not more than anything she s ever encountered before. It s filled with shadows, and whispers, and the unshakable feeling of being watched. Josephine then catches her first glimpse of a shadowy woman with long hair, pale skin, an impossibly wide smile and hollow pits for eyes. Her name is Dorcas, the ghost of a witch who died three hundred years ago. She has summoned the family to Vermont to ensnare them - then consume them - in order to rise from the grave and live again

Objev podobné jako House of Ash and Bone - JoelA. Sutherland

#39;Utterly moving, totally powerful. Honest, pure and true! An arrow to the heart. A warm hug. A light of hope in the dark. I could not put it down. #39; Laura DockrillAzadeh is a budding violinist on a music scholarship at an expensive private school, dealing with all the usual trials of being sixteen: trying her best to fit in, keep up and have fun. Then as her mum #39;s mental health spirals out of control, Azadeh #39;s world starts to unravel. Her friendships fall away, and as much as she and her dad try to keep a lid on everything, their problems insist on taking over. Feeling alone, it #39;s her violin that finally helps Azadeh to find her way back to her friends, herself and even her mum.A beautifully packaged, highly important and irresistible novel about mental health struggles and the solace we find in music and rhythm, friendship, family and honesty. Illustrated throughout

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A masterpiece (Salman Rushdie) by the author of modern classic The Unbearable Lightness of Being. It took the temperature of the age as no other book did. It was the great novel of the end of European Communism: a novel of ideas and eroticism, the surreal and the naturalistic. Howard Jacobson One is torn between profound pleasure in the novel s execution and wonder at the pain that inspired it. Ian McEwan One freezing day in 1948, Klement Gottwald addresses Prague, wearing his comrade Clementis fur cap - and Communist Czechoslovakia is born. But after being hanged for treason, Clementis is airbrushed out of propaganda photographs. All that remains is a bare wall, and his cap. So begins an unforgettable voyage through seven narratives, interspersed with luminous meditations on politics, philosophy, music and history.A dissident seeks his first lover - now a Party loyalist - to persuade her to return his romantic letters. A married couple manages their ménage-à -trois as Mother moves in. A clandestine horoscope writer is questioned. An émigré widow struggles to reconstruct memories of her late husband, before finding herself on an island of children. A butcher s wife embarks on an affair with a poetic student. And one man prepares to cross the border . . . What readers are saying: Kundera embrace politics, sex, philosophy and history, with a seen-it-all cynicism that nevertheless manages to be fascinating and even uplifting ... It was addictive and fun, sexy and cool, easy to read, and made me feel brighter, switched on, and more alive. You must read this novel. Can t tell you about it, you just have to do it yourself. Its bonkers-brilliant! Phantasmagoric originality like this comes very seldom in a reader s so-sweet life. Kundera s unique writing style comes as a revelation ... This holds a special place in my reading history as the one book that I instantly began re-reading as soon as I finished it. Absolutely enchanted me. It s such an unique novel. It speaks of so many things, from communism and regimes to love and art. For me personally, it is a perfect book. I am not going to spoil the story here, but while the story is not supernatural in any way, it takes on a fantastical flavor, full of mysteries and strange emotions ... It is obvious that Kundera has thought a lot about life, about the meaning of life, and lets the reader in on his secrets. Such a unique writer, Kundera! What a way he has to shine the brightest light on the deepest corners of human psyche.

Objev podobné jako The Book of Laughter and Forgetting - Milan Kundera

A classic of literary criticism from one of the world s greatest novelists and author of The Unbearable Lightness of Being. A great novelist who is also a great critic. GuardianCervantes, Joyce, Flaubert, Broch, Tolstoy, Kafka. What distinguishes the world and work of a truly great novelist? In these stunning philosophical reflections on the history, practice and morality of the novel, Kundera mines his personal experience as an author to argue that the European novel is an art born of the laughter of God . Encompassing the role of historical events, the creation of character and the meaning of action in fiction, the result is a modern classic of literary criticism from one of the world s finest novelists - philosophical, playful and profound.

Objev podobné jako The Art of the Novel - Milan Kundera

Audiokniha: Mistři mluveného slova čtou mistrovské literární dílo Milan Kundera, jeden z nejproslulejších literátů tohoto století, brněnský rodák, s manželkou Věrou žil od roku 1975 ve francouzském exilu, své romány od osmdesátých let psal francouzsky. Jeho knihy i následující exilová tvorba patří k základnímu fondu českého i světového umění. První povídku z cyklu Směšných lásek, Já truchlivý Bůh, napsal Milan Kundera během dvou dnů v roce 1958. V následujících letech vytvořil dalších 7 povídek, které vyšly společně pod tímto názvem Směšné lásky. Nahrávka v brněnském studiu v režii Antonína Přidala objevila a uchovala kouzlo vyprávění tak, jak je asi „slyšel“ svým vnitřním sluchem Milan Kundera sám. Osudy Milana Kundery i jeho rozsáhlé dílo jsou zrcadlem dějin střední a západní Evropy druhé poloviny 20. století. Jejich význam daleko přesahuje svět literatury. Povídky Já truchlivý Bůh, Zlaté jablko věčné touhy, Nikdo se nebude smát, Falešný autostop, Symposion, Doktor Havel po dvaceti letech, Ať ustoupí staří mrtví mladým mrtvým, Eduard a Bůh Nahráno v Českém rozhlase Brno v roce 2008.

Objev podobné jako Směšné lásky - Milan Kundera - audiokniha

Film na DVD - Filmový dokument o díle slavného spisovatele. Filmový dokument o díle slavného spisovatele Student si vezme do hlavy, že získá interview s Milanem Kunderou, který je proslulý i tím, že rozhovory už 30 let neposkytuje. Postupně se seznamuje s jeho přáteli o dílem Milana Kundery, aby nakonec autora pochopil do hloubky... Proč dílo Milana Kundery tak zaujalo po celém světě? Proč odešel do Francie a začal psát ve francouzštině? Co je za tím, že bránil překladům svých posledních románů do češtiny? Nebo že se vyhýbá kamerám a publicitě? Dokument o Kunderově díle nás zavede do rodného Brna, do dob, kdy studoval a učil na FAMU, nebo do normalizace, kdy mu bylo bráněno v tvorbě a nebyl vydáván, přestože už získával úspěchy v zahraničí. O díle spisovatele Milana Kundery a mýtech, které jej obklopují, s charismatickými osobnostmi jako Yasmina Reza, Bernard Henri-Lévy, Alain Finkielkraut, Milan Uhde, Karel Steigerwald, Sylvie Richterová, Jiří Bartoška, Jan...

Objev podobné jako Milan Kundera: Od Žertu k Bezvýznamnosti - DVD (21006B)

Faber Stories, a landmark series of individual volumes, presents masters of the short story form at work in a range of genres and styles. A chance encounter leads a man to spend the afternoon with an older woman, now a widow, who escaped him fifteen years earlier. Neither of them doubts that the day will end in disgust, but for one intimate moment each finds a way to overcome mortality.Written in 1969, before Milan Kundera was known to English-speaking readers, this story renders male and female characters painful equals, and prompted Philip Roth to admire its â ˜detached Chekhovian tendernessâ ™.Bringing together past, present and future in our ninetieth year, Faber Stories is a celebratory compendium of collectable work.

Objev podobné jako Let the Old Dead Make Room for the Young Dead - Milan Kundera

Slavný český spisovatel v osobním portrétu francouzské novinářky Florence Noiville se s Milanem Kunderou seznámila až v jeho zralém věku — v době, kdy se už léta vyhýbal médiím, dávno za sebe nechal mluvit pouze své dílo a svět si užíval coby všímavý pozorovatel a pozorný společník. Během návštěv u spisovatele doma, schůzek v kavárnách a společných večeří, z vyprávění manželky Věry a jeho přátel stejně jako při četbě jeho knih tak před autorkou vyvstával proměnlivý obraz Milana Kundery: každý nový detail z jeho díla, nostalgické zastavení nebo nečekaná poznámka jej nasvěcovaly z jiného úhlu, podtrhávaly jeho spletitý život i komplexní umělecký odkaz. V proudu vzpomínek, literárních výletů, historického kontextu, fotografií a úvah tak před čtenářem vyvstává mnohovrstevnatý literární portrét výjimečného člověka, v němž se Florence Noiville pokouší zachytit jeho odkaz i odraz — psaním. „Jak směšný nápad!“ glosoval to sám Milan Kundera.

Objev podobné jako Milan Kundera - Psát, jak směšný nápad - Florence Noiville

Tématem mých románů není kritika společnosti. Život je jinde je situován do roku 1948, do doby zešílevšího stalinismu. Ale mou ambicí nebylo kritizovat režim! Kritizovat ho v roce 1969, kdy jsem román dopisoval, by bylo nošení dříví do lesa. Téma románu je existenciální: je to téma lyrismu. Revoluční lyrismus komunistického teroru mne zajímal, protože vrhal netušené demaskující světlo na odvěký lyrický sklon člověka. Milan Kundera: Poznámka autora [prosinec 1992] v románu Nesmrtelnost, Atlantis 2006, s. 376. Milan Kundera napsal Život je jinde česky v roce 1969; poprvé vyšel francouzsky pod názvem La vie est ailleurs v Éditions Gallimard roku 1973; v témže roce román získal francouzskou literární cenu Prix Médicis. Česky vyšel poprvé v nakladatelství Sixty-Eight Publishers, Corp. v Torontu roku 1979.

Objev podobné jako Život je jinde - Milan Kundera

Soubor statí publikovaných v Literárních novinách mezi lety 1967-69. Mezi autory se objevují nejvýznamnější čeští myslitelé druhé poloviny dvacátého století (Milan Kundera, Karel Kosík, Robert Kalivoda a další). Od konce padesátých let se český kulturní týdeník zvaný Literární noviny nesměle pokoušel znovu začlenit českou kulturu do evropského kontextu a naopak. Začalo se to dařit až začátkem šedesátých let a na jejich konci se to v podstatě podařilo. LN se staly jedním z nejlepších evropských časopisů svého druhu a psalo se o tom všude vůkol, ač nebylo mnoho těch, kteří je dokázali přečíst. Ale i to se překonalo a jejich proslulost se trvale zvyšovala. Až to všechno skončilo pod pásy sovětských tanků. Na podzim 1990 požádal A. J. Liehm Milana Kunderu o příspěvek pro česko-slovenskou Lettre. Kundera tento fejeton nazval O slavnosti a hostech: Milý Tondo, když jsi mi řekl o příspěvek pro první české číslo Lettre internationale, myslel jsem, že nic nemám. Navrhoval jsi mi (jako už tolikrát), abych přeložil do češtiny něco z toho, co jsem v cizině napsal o českých věcech. Ano, napovídal jsem mnoho interview, napsal mnoho textů týkajících se okupovaného Československa, české hudby, české literatury, mých kolegů, byla by z toho dost tlustá kniha, ale nestála by za vydání, protože všechno, co jsem říkal, bylo příliš poznamenáno apologetickou tendencí, didaktickým účelem: Mluvil jsem k neznalému cizímu publiku a neměl jsem intelektuální ctižádost objevit něco nečekaného či nového; bez takové ctižádosti si žádný text nezaslouží přežít okolnosti svého vzniku. Zbývá sedm esejů, na kterých mi stále záleží, ale které se Československa netýkají. Vydal jsem je v knize L art du roman v roce 1986 a už dlouho se je chystám přeložit do češtiny. Překládat sama sebe do svého jazyka je však nezábavná práce, a odkládám ji proto z roku na rok. Chtěl jsem ti tedy nejdříve říci ne , ale pak se mi najednou vynořily vzpomínky. Vzpomněl jsem si na Literární noviny z druhé půle šedesátých let. Ať mne nikdo nepodezírá z falešné emfáze, když řeknu, že takový týdeník (psaný nikoli žurnalisty, ale spisovateli, kritiky, filozofy, týdeník zasahující do politiky z hlediska kultury a mající ohromný vliv na vývoj věcí) neexistoval tehdy (ale ani potom, což jsem si velice jasně uvědomil ve Francii), nikde na světě. Ty jsi byl kosmopolitní duší Literárek a zároveň jakýmsi ministrem zahraničí české opoziční kultury. Pak přišlo Pražské jaro a s ním myšlenka založit deník: Lidové noviny. Karel Kosík se stal předsedou jejich správní rady a ty šéfredaktorem. Věděl jsem, že bys byl z těch novin udělal jedny z nejlepších v Evropě. Žel, tvoje Lidové noviny nikdy nevyšly, přišli Rusové a tys odešel do ciziny. Zvláštní je, že tvá emigrace, která se mohla zdát blouděním, nebyla než pokračováním cesty za stále stejným cílem .... Kruh se uzavírá, je to tvůj symbolický návrat do Prahy, a to je slavnost, při které bych nechtěl chybět, tím spíš , že chybím u většiny slavností, protože se od roku 1969 stahuji čím dál víc do ústraní, z něhož už sotva kdy budu chtít a budu umět vystoupit. Pošlu tedy na tu slavnost místo sebe alespoň sedm písmen ze slovníku, který tvoří jednu část L art du roman. Víc ti jich nedám, protože právě sedmička, jak bys měl vědět, je číslo, které přináší štěstí.

Objev podobné jako Inspirace - Milan Kundera, Eduard Goldstücker, Karel Kosík, Antonín J. Liehm, Robert Kalivoda