the winners fredrik backman

#39;I utterly believed in the residents of Beartown, and felt ripped apart by the events in the book #39; JOJO MOYESWHAT DOES IT TAKE TO STAND TOGETHER? ‘It’s often said that winners write history, but there are no winners here’This is a small story about big questions. It #39;s a story about family, community, life. It starts with a storm - and a death. But how does it end? Two years have passed since the events that no one wants to think about. Everyone has tried to move on, but there’s something about this place that prevents it. The residents continue to grapple with life’s big questions: What is a family? What is a community? And what, if anything, are we willing to sacrifice in order to protect them? As the locals of Beartown struggle to overcome the past, great change is on the horizon. Someone is coming home after a long time away. Someone will be laid to rest. Someone will fall in love, someone will try to fix their marriage, and someone will do anything to save their children. Someone will submit to hate, someone will fight, and someone will grab a gun and walk towards the ice rink. So what are the residents of Beartown willing to sacrifice for their home? Everything.PRAISE FOR THE BEARTOWN BOOKS: #39;This is a stunning read that plunges you into another world. Backman writes with incredible sensitivity and insight. Every one of the characters is real and multi-faceted, having you breathlessly turning the pages, following their fears and hopes, fretting for their futures. This is storytelling at its best: Emotional, vivid, wise and utterly brilliant #39; HAZEL PRIOR #39;Surrounded by impenetrable forests, Beartown recreates the stifling atmosphere of a dying community. A mature, compassionate novel #39; SUNDAY TIMES #39;Backman can tickle the funny bone and tug on the heart strings when he needs to, and is a clever enough storyteller to not overindulge in either #39; INDEPENDENT #39;As popular Swedish exports go, Backman is up there with ABBA and Stieg Larsson #39; THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW #39;Backman is a masterful writer #39; KIRKUS REVIEW

Objev podobné jako The Winners - Fredrik Backman

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO STAND TOGETHER?‘It’s often said that winners write history, but there are no winners here’ This is a small story about big questions. It s a story about family, community, life. It starts with a storm - and a death. But how does it end? Two years have passed since the events that no one wants to think about. Everyone has tried to move on, but there’s something about this place that prevents it.The residents continue to grapple with life’s big questions: What is a family? What is a community? And what, if anything, are we willing to sacrifice in order to protect them? As the locals of Beartown struggle to overcome the past, great change is on the horizon. Someone is coming home after a long time away. Someone will be laid to rest.Someone will fall in love, someone will try to fix their marriage, and someone will do anything to save their children. Someone will submit to hate, someone will fight, and someone will grab a gun and walk towards the ice rink. So what are the residents of Beartown willing to sacrifice for their home? Everything.

Objev podobné jako Winners - Fredrik Backman

Things My Son Needs To Know About The World is a tender and funny series of letters from a new father to his son about one of life s most daunting experiences: parenthood From the 18 million copy internationally bestselling author of A Man Called Ove________ You can be whatever you want to be, but that s nowhere near as important as knowing that you can be exactly who you are In between the sleep-obsessed lows and oxytocin-fuelled highs, Backman takes a step back to share his own experience of fatherhood and how he navigates such unchartered territory. Part memoir, part manual, part love letter to his son, this book relays the big and the small lessons in life. As he watches his son take his first steps into the world, he teaches him how to navigate both love - and IKEA - and tries to explain why, sometimes, his dad might hold his hand just a little bit too tightly. This is an irresistible and insightful collection from one of the world s most beautiful storytellers - the bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and Beartown.________ Praise for Fredrick Backman: A mature, compassionate novel Sunday Times Will, funny, and almost unbearably moving Daily Mail You ll love this engrossing novel People Backman is a masterful writer Kirkus Review

Objev podobné jako Things My Son Needs to Know About The World - Fredrik Backman

It is Christmas Eve and a father and son are meeting for the first time in years. The father has a story he needs to share before it s too late. As he tells his son about a courageous little girl lying in a hospital bed a few miles away, he reveals even more about himself; his triumphs in business, his failures as a parent, his past regrets, his hopes for the future. Now, on this night before Christmas, the father has been given the unexpected chance to do something remarkable that could change the destiny of a little girl he hardly knows. But before he can make the deal of a lifetime, he must find out what his own life has actually been worth, and only his son can reveal the answer. With humour and compassion, Fredrik Backman s novella The Deal of a Lifetime reminds us that life is a fleeting gift, and our legacies rest in how we share that gift with those we love.

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Audiokniha: Nášup emocí od autora, který vás rozveselil i rozplakal romány Muž jménem Ove (Nejlepší audiokniha roku 2014) a Babička pozdravuje a omlouvá se. O třiašedesátileté Britt-Marii někteří tvrdí, že je pasivně agresivní, zpomalená a ukňouraná bába. Když po čtyřiceti letech manželství opustí nevěrného manžela, usadí se ve vesnici Borg, v níž po finanční krizi zůstaly jen cedule s nápisem „Na prodej“ a pizzerie, která je cítit pivem. A fotbal. A také fotbalová přípravka, která nutně potřebuje trenéra. Britt-Marie fotbal nesnáší. V zoufalé situaci však detaily typu ‒ vybraná osoba tu práci opravdu, ale opravdu nechce ‒ nehrají žádnou roli. Stejně jako nehrají roli případné předsudky (ne že by Britt-Marie nějaké měla, to samozřejmě ne). Příběh o druhých šancích, prvních výkopech a o tom, že soda vyčistí skoro všechno. Četby audioknihy v režii Michala Bureše se zhostila Valérie Zawadská, ostřílená dabérka a interpretka disponující charakteristickým charismatickým hlasovým projevem, která se ujala již vyprávění autorova předchozího titulu Babička pozdravuje a omlouvá se. „Zawadská dokáže odlišit všechny postavy v příběhu dokonale, často jen drobnými změnami intonace. Díky pečlivosti režiséra Michala Bureše klade důraz na správná slova a slabiky, takže text plyne k posluchači hladce a bez jakýchkoliv zaškobrtnutí. Zaposlouchat se do audioknihy a následně si zamilovat Britt-Marii i všechny další postavy románu, je tak velice snadné.“ – naposlech.cz Střídavě s finesou a střídavě hrubými tahy štětce vypráví Fredrik Backman o kulturních střetech, ke kterým dochází při setkání dvou odlišných světů. – Litteraturmagazinet Fredrik Backman stihl od svého debutu vytvořit celý literární vesmír. Charakteristický je pro něj mnohoznačný jazyk a schopnost vylíčit břitké, důvěrně známé karikatury, postupně propracované do podoby románových postav z masa a kostí. – Svenska Dagbladet

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Audiokniha: Závěrečný díl trilogie z hokejového městečka Medvědín. Po tragických událostech, o kterých nikdo nechce mluvit, udělala medvědínská komunita to, co vždycky – všichni sklonili hlavy a pokusili se jít dál. Po dvou letech se dokonce zdá, že se městu podařilo zacelit dávné rány. U jezera vyrostlo nové hokejové kluziště, Maya Anderssonová a Benji Ovich se vracejí domů a jejich shledání se starými známými je plné radosti a optimismu. Jenže pod povrchem se pořád skrývá něco, co Medvědínu brání posunout se dál. Někdejší rivalita se sousedním Hedem nikam nezmizela, a i když se dříve dařilo spory mezi městečky vyřešit v hokejových kláních, nyní se blíží cosi zlověstného. Napětí mezi komunitami roste a je jen otázkou času, kdy násilí přeroste úměrnou mez. Kdy nenávist vzburcuje k činu. A kdy někdo popadne zbraň a zamíří s ní ke stadionu… Švédský spisovatel Fredrick Backman zakončuje svou sérii ve velkolepém stylu a opět nenechá čtenáře vydechnout. „Backmanovou největší předností je dokonalé pochopení složitosti lidské duše. Jeho postavy jsou plnokrevné charaktery, pro něž máme pochopení a s nimiž soucítíme i v okamžiku, kdy provedou něco zavrženíhodného. Soudit je totiž náramně jednoduché, ale snažit se pochopit a odpustit dá mnohem větší práci.“ – Jindřich Göth, Novinky.cz. „Sport může lidi spojovat, dodávat jim pocit pospolitosti, společný cíl a možnost vyšvihnout se mezi elitu – a v neposlední řadě také přilákat sponzory do jednoho upadajícího městečka. Může ale také rozdělovat a vychovávat z dětí takové dospělé, kteří chtějí dát gól, ať to stojí, co stojí. I za cenu vztahů nebo morálních hodnot.“ – literatura. „Psychologická hloubka, pestrost charakterů a palčivé morální otázky činí z Medvědína zdařilý obraz uzavřené komunity v moderní společnosti a zároveň vyzrálé dílo, které důstojně navazuje na dosavadní Backmanovu prózu.“ – Anežka Matěnová, literatura. „Autorovy knihy jsou zárukou kvality, a to jak z hlediska děje a postav a stylu psaní, tak i čtenářského prožitku. Možná budete mít nutkání si hned po dočtení knihu přečíst ještě jednou a není se co divit, vždyť v knihách Fredrika Backmana si pokaždé najdete něco nového.“ - Markéta Forejtová, Vaše Literatura. „Fredrik Backman vypráví příběh soutěživosti, přátelství, politiky i rivality biblických proporcí.“ – New York Times. „Backman nenechává žádné emoce bez povšimnutí a vtahuje čtenáře do strhujícího rodinného dramatu, které překračuje hranice hokejové rivality.“ – Library Journal. „(...) zatraceně povedený závěr vynikající série.“ – Booklist.

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The captivating and moving follow-up to the international bestseller Beartown, from the 18 million copy bestselling author of Anxious People and A Man Called Ove I utterly believed in the residents of Beartown, and felt ripped apart by the events in the book Jojo Moyes on Beartown________Can a broken town survive a second tragedy?By the time the last goal is scored, someone in Beartown will be dead . . . Us Against You is the story of two towns, two teams and what it means to believe in something bigger than yourself. It s about how people come together - sometimes in anger, often in sorrow, but also through love.And how, when we stand together, we can bring a town back to life.________Praise for Fredrik Backman: A mature, compassionate novel Sunday Times Backman can tickle the funny bone and tug on the heart strings when he needs to, and is a clever enough storyteller to not overindulge in either Independent As popular Swedish exports go, Backman is up there with ABBA and Stieg Larsson The New York Times Book Review

Objev podobné jako Us Against You - Fredrik Backman

The tender and moving novella from the author of A Man Called Ove and Anxious People I read this beautifully imagined and moving novella in one sitting, utterly wowed, wanting to share it with everyone I know Lisa Genova, New York Times bestselling author of Still Alice_________Grandpa and Noah are sitting on a bench in a square that keeps getting smaller every day.As they wait together on the bench, they tell jokes and discuss their shared love of mathematics. Grandpa recalls what it was like to fall in love with his wife, what it was like to lose her. She s as real to him now as the first day he met her, but he dreads the day when he won t remember her.Sometimes Grandpa sits on the bench next to Ted, Noah s father - Ted who never liked maths, prefers writing and playing guitar, and has waited his entire life for his father to have time for him, to accept him. But in their love of Noah, they have found a common bond.Grandpa, Ted and Noah all meet here, in this peculiar space that is growing dimmer and more confusing all the time.And here is where they will learn to say goodbye, the scent of hyacinths in the air, nothing to fear._________ Winsome, bittersweet . . . Wise and heartbreaking, Backman s slim novella celebrates the joy of connecting even in the midst of letting go People Magazine

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Vrávoravý pokus otce vysvětlit dvouletému synovi, jak funguje svět. Fredrik Backman vtipně stírá všechny úzkosti a nedostatky rodičů jednadvacátého století v půvabné knize plné poctivých obav a nepodmíněných vyznání lásky, která zasáhnou čtenářovo srdce. Mému synovi. Už teď tě prosím o prominutí. Za všechno, co udělám špatně. Za všechno, k čemu se nedostanu. Za minibus. Za šortky. Za tričko Toto krásné tělo vytvořilo pivo . Za snahu dát si high-five s tvými kamarády. Za tuhle knihu. Knihu o věcech, které si myslím, že bys měl vědět o světě. O fotbalu, IKEA, o tom, jaké je být mužem, o Bohu a smažené zmrzlině Snickers. O tom, jaké je to ztratit klíče od auta a proč musel taťka zabít zpívající plastovou žirafu. Většina této knihy je o snaze být dobrým rodičem. Protože chci, abys věděl, že jsem vážně udělal to nejlepší, co jsem mohl. Nikdo negoogloval tolik jako já.

Objev podobné jako Co by můj syn měl vědět o světě - Fredrik Backman

Malý Noah s dědou chodí sedávat na lavičku a povídají si. Pod lavičkou rostou hyacinty, stejné, jaké děda kdysi pěstoval pro babičku. Děda s Noahem si můžou povídat úplně o všem. O všech otázkách spojených se životem a vesmírem, závažných i nicotných. Při rozhovorech s vnukem si děda vždycky vzpomene, jak se zamiloval do babičky a jak o ni ve stáří přišel. Zatím ji pořád vidí před sebou a děsí se dne, kdy si ji už nebude moci vybavit. Cítí, že jeho svět se mění. Proto by rád zůstal s Noahem na lavičce, kde je stále ještě obklopuje pronikavá vůně hyacintů. Jenže zachytit vzpomínky je čím dál těžší a oba se musejí naučit tomu vůbec nejtěžšímu: umění se rozloučit. Fredrik Backman v této netypické novele líčí boj stárnoucího muže o zachování nejdražších vzpomínek. Činí tak něžně a empaticky, jak to dovede jen on.

Objev podobné jako A každé ráno je cesta domů delší a delší - Fredrik Backman

Je noc před Štědrým dnem a nemocniční chodbou kráčí žena v šedém, aby si odvedla jednoho z nás. Má s sebou desky se jmény nás všech: pětileté holčičky trpící rakovinou, která maluje svou oblíbenou židličku na červeno, dvacetiletého mladíka leštícího pivní sklenici v milované hospodě, pětačtyřicetiletého muže, který uhání tmou v drahém autě a hledá, do čeho by narazil. Někdo z nás dnes přijde o život, pokud se někdo jiný dobrovolně nevzdá toho svého. Ale nestačí pouze zemřít, protože život není jen to, co právě končí. Život je všechno to, co se stalo předtím. Fredrik Backman umí mistrně vylíčit lidské pochyby a vnitřní démony, aniž ztrácí smysl pro humor. Toto vyprávění je mnohem smutnější než třeba Dickensova Vánoční koleda, ale i zde najdeme naději a možnost všechno napravit - i když za velmi vysokou cenu.

Objev podobné jako Životní terno - Fredrik Backman

Audiokniha: Humorný pokus otce vysvětlit dvouletému synovi, jak funguje svět. Od autora bestselleru Muž jménem Ove. Generace největších egoistů v dějinách lidstva si pořídila děti a uvědomila si, že je vlastně bezvýznamná. Jak jinak vyléčit všemožné úzkosti a nedostatky rodičů jednadvacátého století, než je shrnout do jedné výpovědi plné upřímných obav, prozrazených (či očekávaných) trapasů, rodinných i osobních historek a nepodmíněných vyznání lásky? Proč spolu lidé válčí? Jak vyrobit ideální „předjídlo“? Co je třeba vědět o fotbale? Za co může Google? Jak se to má s mužností? Co se stalo se zpívající plastovou žirafou? Jak je to vlastně s dobrem a zlem? A na co člověk potřebuje vlastní kapelu…? Všechny ty technologie dostaly naši generaci pod hrozný tlak, jakmile jsme se stali rodiči, rozumíš? Předchozí generace rodičů se mohly vymlouvat, že „nevěděly“. To tak rodiče dělávají. Ty jsi pila víno, když jsi kojila? „Nevěděla jsem.“ Nechali jste nás snídat skořicové rolky? Sedět na zadním sedadle bez pásu? Brala jsi v těhotenství LSD? „Ale prosím tě, my jsme přece nic n-e-v-ě-d-ě-l-i. To bylo v sedmdesátých letech, však víš. Tehdy to vlastně nebylo nebezpečný!“ Ale moje generace ví, jasný? My víme VŠECHNO! Můžeme si to přece vygooglit. Chci, abys věděl, že jsem se snažil úplně, úplně nejvíc, jak jsem uměl. Nechal jsem na hřišti všechno. Vypustil jsem tam duši. Nikdo negooglil tolik jako já... Fredrik Backman (* 1981) Pochází ze Stockholmu, pravidelně píše sloupky do švédských novin a na svůj blog. Jeho prvního románu Muž jménem Ove (2012, česky Host 2014) se jen ve Švédsku prodalo přes sedm set tisíc výtisků a práva byla prodána do třiceti zemí. Na jeho základě také vznikl v roce 2015 stejnojmenný film, který získal nominaci na Oscara v kategorii Nejlepší cizojazyčný snímek. Po úspěšné prvotině autorovi vyšly další čtyři knihy: Co by můj syn měl vědět o světě (2012), Babička pozdravuje a omlouvá se (2013), Byla tady Britt-Marie (2014) a Medvědín (2017). Všechny už mají také svoji audiopodobu. Lukáš Hejlík (* 1980) Vystudoval obchodní akademii v Lounech a po ní Vyšší odbornou hereckou školu v Praze Michli. Hned po studiu získal angažmá v Jihočeském divadle v Českých Budějovicích, o dva roky později přesídlil do Městského divadla Brno. Za sebou má celou řadu divadelních rolí, v televizi ho proslavily zejména role v seriálech Ošklivka Katka, Ordinace v růžové zahradě nebo Terapie, na filmovém plátně debutoval ve snímku Crash Road (2007) a zahrál si v originální komedii Marka Najbrta Polski film (2012). Kromě hraní a moderování je autorem populárního a také už kultovního projektu LiStOVáNí, což jsou putovní scénická čtení z právě vycházejících knih.

Objev podobné jako Co by měl můj syn vědět o světě - Fredrik Backman - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Tohle je jen mezi lidmi a hokejem... Hokejem žije Peter Andersson, bývalý hráč a sportovní ředitel místního klubu, dýchá pro něj sedmnáctiletý hokejový génius a naděje celého města Kevin i bojovný Benji, který se bojí přiznat svoji sexuální orientaci. Bez bruslí na nohou si svůj život nedokáže představit ani talentovaný outsider Amat. Do vítězství v juniorském mistrovství ovšem vkládá společně s nimi naděje celý Medvědín. Peterovu dceru Mayu ale víc než hokej zajímá hraní na kytaru a také Kevin. Neodolá a přijme pozvání na oslavu, po níž si celé město začne klást úplně jinou otázku, než jestli jejich hokejový tým vyhraje, či prohraje. Fredrik Backman (* 1981) Pochází ze Stockholmu, pravidelně píše sloupky do švédských novin a na svůj blog. Jeho prvního románu Muž jménem Ove (2012, česky Host 2014) se jen ve Švédsku prodalo přes sedm set tisíc výtisků a práva byla prodána do třiceti zemí. Na jeho základě také vznikl v roce 2015 stejnojmenný film, který získal nominaci na Oscara v kategorii Nejlepší cizojazyčný snímek. Po úspěšné prvotině autorovi vyšly další čtyři knihy: Co by můj syn měl vědět o světě (2012), Babička pozdravuje a omlouvá se (2013), Byla tady Britt-Marie (2014) a Medvědín (2017). Všechny už mají také svoji audiopodobu. Pavel Soukup (* 1948) Vystudoval žurnalistiku na Univerzitě Karlově a poté úspěšně absolvoval DAMU. Po studiu působil v oblastních divadlech, později se vrátil do Prahy, kde hrál v Městských divadlech pražských, především v Divadle ABC, a stal se členem souboru Hudebního divadla v Karlíně. Dobře známý je z televizních obrazovek – od roku 1980 se objevuje v televizních pohádkách, komediích a také v seriálech (např. Náhrdelník, Život na zámku, Ordinace v růžové zahradě). Daleko známější je ovšem jeho hlas – jednak díky mnoha dokumentům, k nimž namluvil komentář, a jednak jako dabér Arnolda Schwarzeneggera, Robina Williamse, Gérarda Depardieua, Michaela Douglase, Harrisona Forda, Bruce Willise nebo Roberta Redforda. Svůj hlas propůjčil i kresleným postavičkám z filmů Toy Story: Příběh hraček, 101 dalmatinů či Spláchnutej. Za mistrovství v dabingu byl několikrát oceněn.

Objev podobné jako Medvědín - Fredrik Backman - audiokniha

Audiokniha: I loučení bolí méně, když na něj nejste sami Děda se svým malým vnukem Noahem sedávají pravidelně na lavičce a povídají si. Mluví spolu o všem a o ničem: o vesmíru, o životě, o babičce, když ještě byla mladá a když se do ní děda zamiloval. Jenže vzpomenout si je čím dál těžší. Vzpomínky se prolínají, vynořují a zase mizí, omamně voní po hyacintech, jako voněla jeho žena. Co když si ji už nikdy nedokáže vybavit? Uvědomuje si, že jeho svět se pozvolna mění a on se pomalu bude muset rozloučit… Od autora bestselleru Muž jménem Ove „K příběhu o chlapci, jeho otci a dědečkovi se budete vracet a znovu si jej vychutnávat. Je to malá novela s velkým poselstvím.“ - San Francisco Chronicle Fredrik Backman (* 1981) Švédský spisovatel pochází ze Stockholmu, pravidelně píše sloupky do novin a na svůj blog. Proslavil se hned svým literárním debutem Muž jménem Ove z roku 2012, který vyšel zároveň se zápisky Co by můj syn měl vědět o světě. Podle jeho prvního románu vznikla stejnojmenná švédská filmová adaptace (režie Hannes Holm, 2015), která získala nominaci na Oscara v kategorii cizojazyčný film, chystá se také remake v režii Toma Hankse. Česky vyšly i další autorovy prózy Babička pozdravuje a omlouvá se, Tady byla Britt-Marie, Medvědín nebo A každé ráno je cesta domů delší a delší. Všechny už mají také svou audiopodobu. Jeho zatím posledním dílem je pokračování Medvědína nazvané My proti vám. Backmanovy knihy vycházejí ve třiačtyřiceti zemích a prodalo se jich přes sedm a půl milionu výtisků, česky je vydává nakladatelství Host. Pavel Nový (* 1948) Hrál v Krajském divadle v Příbrami, byl členem souboru Divadla Vítězslava Nezvala v Karlových Varech a od roku 1989 má stálé angažmá v pražském Studiu Ypsilon. Před kamerou se objevil už ve 13 letech ve filmu Václava Vorlíčka Kuřata na cestách (1961). Větší příležitost pak dostal ve snímcích Balada pro banditu (1978) či Postav dom, zasaď strom (1979) a popularitu mu přinesla role Pepy v komedii S tebou mě baví svět (1982). Objevil se rovněž ve filmech Jana Švankmajera Spiklenci slasti (1996), Otesánek (2000) a Hmyz (2018) a za hlavní mužskou roli ve filmu Bába z ledu byl v roce 2018 oceněn Českým lvem. Pravidelně je obsazován do televizních seriálů, např. Přítelkyně z domu smutku, Život na zámku, Zdivočelá země, Ulice, Ordinace v růžové zahradě a v devadesátých letech se uplatnil také jako osobitý moderátor televizních pořadů. Michal Zelenka (* 1975) Po absolvování DAMU vedly jeho kroky nejprve do Jihočeského divadla v Českých Budějovicích a o dva roky později získal angažmá v Činoherním klubu v Praze. Zde hrál v několika úspěšných inscenacích (např. Podivné odpoledne Dr. Zvonka Burkeho či Jak se baví pan Sloan) a vedle toho hostoval v divadle Viola a v Městských divadlech pražských. Pracoval také jako konzultant ve školicí firmě a lektor prezentačních dovedností. Televizní diváci ho mohou znát ze seriálů Ulice, Vyprávěj, Doktor Martin, Život je ples nebo Rapl a objevil se například ve filmech Tmavomodrý svět, Lidice či Padesátka. Dále účinkoval v audioknize vydavatelství OneHotBook: TO (2017). Audiokniha (P) © OneHotBook, 2018. Všechna práva vyhrazena.

Objev podobné jako A každé ráno je cesta domů delší a delší - Fredrik Backman - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Bude to něčí vina! Po událostech, jež otřásly Medvědínem na sklonku zimy, tráví nejlepší kamarádky Maya a Ana léto na odlehlém ostrově a snaží se nechat všechno za sebou. Jenže řevnivost mezi jejich a sousedním městem přerůstá v zuřivý boj o peníze a moc, který vypukne naplno při střetu obou hokejových klubů. Když pak vyjde najevo tajemství jistého mladého hráče, musí celá obec ukázat, zač vlastně stojí, protože vztahy mezi lidmi mohou být na maloměstě obzvlášť ničivé. Násilí však lze čelit oddaností, přátelstvím i láskou. Pokračování audioknihy Medvědín „Pavel Soukup drží takový rytmus, aby stále fungovala Backmanova lehkost vyprávění, kdy děj plyne bez zádrhelů, současně ale nikam nespěchá. Pracuje s odmlkami, vypomáhá si, citlivě, i s řečovými gesty, která od sebe odlišují jednotlivé aktéry.“ - naposlech.cz Audiokniha (P) © OneHotBook, 2017. Všechna práva vyhrazena. Fredrik Backman (1981) Pochází ze Stockholmu, pravidelně píše sloupky do švédských novin a na svůj blog. Jeho prvního románu Muž jménem Ove (2012; česky Host, 2014) se jen ve Švédsku prodalo přes sedm set tisíc výtisků a práva byla prodána do třiceti zemí. Na jeho základě také vznikl v roce 2015 stejnojmenný film, který získal nominaci na Oscara v kategorii Nejlepší cizojazyčný snímek – chystá se také americký remake s Tomem Hanksem v hlavní roli. Po úspěšné prvotině napsal autor další knihy, které česky vycházejí v nakladatelství Host: Co by můj syn měl vědět o světě (2017), Babička pozdravuje a omlouvá se (2015), Tady byla Britt-Marie (2016), Medvědín (2017), A každé ráno je cesta domů delší a delší (2018), My proti vám (2018). Všechny už mají také svoji audiopodobu. Pavel Soukup (1948) Vystudoval žurnalistiku na Univerzitě Karlově a poté úspěšně absolvoval DAMU. Po studiu působil v oblastních divadlech, později se vrátil do Prahy, kde hrál v Městských divadlech pražských, především v Divadle ABC, a stal se členem souboru Hudebního divadla v Karlíně. Známý je i z televizních obrazovek, kde se objevil v množství filmů, pohádek a seriálů. Ještě známější je ovšem jeho hlas – namluvil komentář k mnoha dokumentům a byl několikrát oceněn za mistrovství v dabingu.

Objev podobné jako My proti vám - Fredrik Backman - audiokniha

FROM THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF ANXIOUS PEOPLE AND A MAN CALLED OVE, FREDRIK BACKMAN**NOW A MAJOR HBO TV SERIES** I utterly believed in the residents of Beartown and felt ripped apart by the events in the book JOJO MOYES I couldn t put it down. Heart-rending and engrossing 5***** Reader Review_________In a large Swedish forest, Beartown hides a dark secret . . .Cut-off from everywhere else, it experiences the kind of isolation that tears people apart.And each year, more and more of the town is swallowed by the forest.Then the town is offered a bright new future.But it is all put in jeopardy by a single, brutal act.It divides the town into those who think it should be hushed up and forgotten, and those who ll risk the future to see justice done.Who will speak up?Could you stand by and stay silent?Or would you risk everything for justice?Which side would you be on?_________ A mature, compassionate novel Sunday Times You ll love this engrossing novel People You know a book is good when you don t want it to end 5***** reader reviewPRAISE FOR ANXIOUS PEOPLE A brilliant and comforting read MATT HAIG Funny, compassionate and wise. An absolute joy A.J. PEARCE A surefooted insight into the absurdity, beauty and ache of life GUARDIAN I laughed, I sobbed, I recommended it to literally everyone I know BUZZFEED Captures the messy essence of being human WASHINGTON POST

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A funny and uplifting tale of love, community and second chances from the internationally bestselling author of A Man Called Ove, Anxious People and My FriendsSee what readers are saying about Britt-Marie A truly delightful read. I highly recommend this book. If you loved Ove, you ll love Britt-Marie Amazon reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Beautiful book. I couldn t put it down. You can t help but fall in love with all the characters Amazon reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A gorgeous tale of love, life and community. Fredrik Backman has done it again Amazon reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ One of the best books I have had the privilege to read in quite some time. Funny, heart-breaking, moving, inspiring Amazon reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Impossible not to love Britt-Marie . . . an utterly loveable book about the power of community Amazon reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐For as long as anyone can remember, Britt-Marie has been an acquired taste. It s not that she s judgemental, or fussy, or difficult - she just expects things to be done in a certain way.But behind the passive-aggressive, pedantic busybody is a woman who has more imagination, bigger dreams and a warmer heart than anyone around her realises.So when Britt-Marie finds herself unemployed, separated from her husband and somehow tasked with running the local football team, she is a little unprepared. But she will learn that life may have more to offer her that she s ever realised, and love might be found in the most unexpected of places.

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The funny, touching and unpredictable No. 1 New York Times bestseller, now a major Netflix TV series A brilliant and comforting read MATT HAIG Funny, compassionate and wise. An absolute joy A.J. PEARCE A surefooted insight into the absurdity, beauty and ache of life GUARDIAN I laughed, I sobbed, I recommended it to literally everyone I know BUZZFEED Captures the messy essence of being human WASHINGTON POSTFrom the 18 million copy internationally bestselling author of A Man Called Ove_______It s New Year s Eve and House Tricks estate agents are hosting an open viewing in an up-market apartment when an incompetent bank robber rushes in and politely takes everyone hostage.For Anna-Lena and Roger, busy buying-up apartments to fill the hole in their marriage, it s something else to talk about.For Julia and Ro, panicky parents-to-be, it s yet another worry.Lonely bank manager Zara only came here for the view.While 87-year-old grandmother Estelle seems rather pleased by the company . . .As the police gather outside, the anxious strangers huddled within try to make the best of a very sticky situation - but could it be that they have a whole lot more in common than meets the eye?_______Readers are loving Anxious People! Backman never disappoints . . . heartwarming and multi layered 5***** READER REVIEW As always Backman manages to delight . . . a really satisfying ending that makes you feel better about the world 5***** READER REVIEW A wonderfully unusual tale, told with flair and finesse that is so wonderful it is sure to cure everything that ails you. Don t miss out on this beautiful book 5***** READER REVIEW This novel is about humanity at its most raw and at its most wonderful and I LOVED it! 5***** READER REVIEW

Objev podobné jako Anxious People - Fredrik Backman

The million-copy bestselling phenomenon: Soon to be a major film starring Tom HanksFredrik Backman s heartwarming debut is a funny, moving, uplifting tale of love and community that will leave you with a spring in your step Warm, funny, and almost unbearably moving Daily MailAt first sight, Ove is almost certainly the grumpiest man you will ever meet. He thinks himself surrounded by idiots - neighbours who can t reverse a trailer properly, joggers, shop assistants who talk in code, and the perpetrators of the vicious coup d etat that ousted him as Chairman of the Residents Association. He will persist in making his daily inspection rounds of the local streets.But isn t it rare, these days, to find such old-fashioned clarity of belief and deed? Such unswerving conviction about what the world should be, and a lifelong dedication to making it just so?In the end, you will see, there is something about Ove that is quite irresistible...

Objev podobné jako A Man Called Ove - Fredrik Backman

A heartbreaking and hilarious novel from the internationally bestselling author of A Man Called Ove and Anxious PeopleEveryone remembers the smell of their grandmother s house. Everyone remembers the stories their grandmother told them. But does everyone remember their grandmother flirting with policemen? Driving illegally? Breaking into a zoo in the middle of the night? Firing a paintball gun from a balcony in her dressing gown? Seven-year-old Elsa does. Some might call Elsa s granny eccentric , or even crazy . Elsa calls her a superhero. And granny s stories, of knights and princesses and dragons and castles, are her superpower. Because, as Elsa is starting to learn, heroes and villains don t always exist in imaginary kingdoms; they could live just down the hallway. As Christmas draws near, even the best superhero grandmothers may have one or two things they d like to apologise for. And, in the process, Elsa can have some breath-taking adventures of her own . . .See what readers are saying Such a magical book . . . his books are full of true gems; slivers of brilliance Amazon reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Another wonderful read from Backman. He touches on some many topics with such kind nature, from the pressure to fit in, to parenthood and bereavement. Beautiful Amazon reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I stayed up late last night to finish it and went to bed with a huge smile on my face and feeling happy, totally unexpected emotions . . . Head and shoulders above the other books I ve read this year Amazon reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A perfect book . . . I loved every page, every chapter, every character Amazon reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This book made me laugh out loud and also brought me to tears more than once Amazon reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Objev podobné jako My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologises - Fredrik Backman

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller, the new novel from the author of A Man Called Ove is a “quirky, big-hearted novel….Wry, wise, and often laugh-out-loud funny, it’s a wholly original story that delivers pure pleasure” (People).Looking at real estate isn’t usually a life-or-death situation, but an apartment open house becomes just that when a failed bank robber bursts in and takes a group of strangers hostage. The captives include a recently retired couple who relentlessly hunt down fixer-uppers to avoid the painful truth that they can’t fix their own marriage. There’s a wealthy bank director who has been too busy to care about anyone else and a young couple who are about to have their first child but can’t seem to agree on anything. Add to the mix an eighty-seven-year-old woman who has lived long enough not to be afraid of someone waving a gun in her face, a flustered but still-ready-to-make-a-deal real estate agent, and a mystery man who has locked himself in the apartment’s only bathroom, and you’ve got the worst group of hostages in the world. Each of them carries a lifetime of grievances, hurts, secrets, and passions that are ready to boil over. None of them is entirely who they appear to be. And all of them—the bank robber included—desperately crave some sort of rescue. As the authorities and the media surround the premises, these reluctant allies will reveal surprising truths about themselves and set in motion a chain of events so unexpected that even they can hardly explain what happens next. Proving once again that Backman is “a master of writing delightful, insightful, soulful, character-driven narratives” (USA TODAY), Anxious People “captures the messy essence of being human….It’s clever and affecting, as likely to make you laugh out loud as it is to make you cry” (The Washington Post). This “endlessly entertaining mood-booster” (Real Simple) is proof that the enduring power of friendship, forgiveness, and hope can save us—even in the most anxious of times.

Objev podobné jako Anxious People - Fredrik Backman

The million-copy bestselling phenomenon: a funny, moving, uplifting tale of love and community that will leave you with a spring in your step. Warm, funny, and almost unbearably moving Daily Mail Delightful . . . the perfect holiday read Evening StandardOve is almost certainly the grumpiest man you will ever meet. He thinks himself surrounded by idiots - joggers, neighbours who can t reverse a trailer properly and shop assistants who talk in code.But isn t it rare, these days, to find such old-fashioned clarity of belief and deed? Such unswerving conviction about what the world should be, and a lifelong dedication to making it just so?In the end, you will see, there is something about Ove that is quite irresistible . . . Hilarious and heart-breaking Stylist Rescued all those men who constantly mean to read novels but never get round to it Spectator Books of the YearNOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING TOM HANKS

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When a group of Argentinians win a mysterious lottery, their prize â “ a luxury cruise â “ seems too good to question. But as the voyage unfolds, strange and unsettling events begin to mount. The passengers find themselves trapped aboard a ship run by a silent, secretive crew, and the true nature of their journey grows ever more uncertain.Funny, frightening, and richly lyrical, The Winners is a philosophical thriller of tangled fates and wayward love â “ an incisive meditation on power, exile, and the myth of the New World.

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Nobel Prize-winner and co-author of Nudge, Richard Thaler, and rising star economist Alex Imas explore behavioral economics in this fully updated edition of the seminal work The Winner’s CurseWhy do people cooperate with one another when they have no incentive to do so? Why do we hold onto possessions of little value? And why is the winner of an auction so often disappointed?Over thirty years ago, Richard Thaler introduced readers to behavioral economics in his seminal Anomalies column, written with collaborators including Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky. These provocative articles challenged the fundamental idea at the heart of economics that people are selfish, rational optimizers, and provided the foundation for what became behavioral economics. That was then. Now, three decades later, Thaler has teamed up with economist Alex Imas to write a new book. Every chapter starts with an original Anomaly, retaining the spirit of its timestamp. Then, shifting to the present, they provide current updates to each, asking how the original findings have held up and how the field has evolved since then.It turns out these findings still show up almost everywhere. Anomalies pop up in people’s decisions to save for retirement and how they carry outstanding credit card debt. Even experts fail to optimize. The key concept of loss aversion explains missed putts by golf pros and the selection of which stocks to sell by portfolio managers. In this era of meme stocks and Dogecoin, it is hard to defend the view that financial markets are highly efficient. The good news, however, is that the anomalies have got much funnier.With both readability and rigor, The Winner’s Curse illuminates these ideas for anyone – from those with a cursory understanding of economics to fellow economists. Each chapter provides a key insight into human behavior so readers learn how to better understand the choices made by their friends, colleagues, and customers, and might just become better at making decisions themselves.

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Good package design is crucial today, with ever more products competing for consumers’ attention. The Pentawards have set a global benchmark for quality in packaging by recognising impactful pieces from across the globe. Featuring over 500 works from more than 45 countries, this sixth edition presents all 2019 and 2020 winners, proving again the significance of the discipline. Eye-catcher The winners of the Pentawards package design competition 2019–2020 Wherever you shop, be it online or in a brick-and-mortar store, the first thing you notice about a product is its packaging. The quality of the packaging has a significant influence on whether or not a customer decides to buy a product. In fact, packaging has become more important than ever in recent years: Unboxing videos are watched by millions of followers on social media platforms, college Packaging Design courses are full to bursting, more and more agencies are specializing in this area, and companies are investing ever greater sums of money in the outward appearance of their products. Packaging design has long since grown to become not just part of our everyday lives, but a powerful marketing tool as well. High-quality packaging can increase the value of an entire brand. With over 500 projects from more than 45 different countries, the sixth edition of TASCHEN’s The Package Design Book celebrates the 14th anniversary of the Pentawards, one of the industry’s most important international competitions. We will be casting our spotlight on all the winners from 2019 and 2020. With awards in six major categories – Beverages, Food, Body, Luxury, Other Markets, and Packaging Concepts– this spectacular and inspiring collection presents an array of unusual, intelligent and charming packaging concepts, demonstrating once again the importance of this design discipline. The Package Design Book 6 Hardcover, 23.7 x 25.6 cm, 3.48 kg, 512 pages ISBN 978-3-8365-8502-6Multilingual Edition: English, French, German

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The prequel to the Murray McBride series—by the author of the beloved USA Today international bestselling novel The Five Wishes of Mr. Murray McBride. The day before Murray McBride moves Jenny, his beloved wife of eighty years, into a memory care center, she convinces him to search for a case her grandfather buried long ago, said to contain “a treasure worth more than gold.” With the help of some new friends, Murray and Jenny retrace their steps from years before. Over the course of the day, Murray tenderly retells their love story—how they met, the challenges they faced and overcame, and their initial attempt at the quest. But the closer they get to the treasure, the more clearly Murray remembers why they abandoned the search the first time. With the exhilarating discovery at hand, Murray must decide whether to unearth the treasure, even if it means bringing up painful events from the past.This heartwarming novel is perfect for fans of Fredrik Backman’s A Man Called Ove and Lisa Wingate’s The Prayer Box.

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The world is plunging into a new era of warfare dominated by robotic systems and artificial intelligence. As drones and other new weapons fill the headlines, militaries, governments, and concerned citizens are asking urgent questions about this emerging revolution. Author George M. Dougherty provides much-needed answers from a unique perspective as a senior military leader of US Air Force science and technology and a strategic business consultant to companies facing disruptive change in their industries. Beast in the Machine offers a fascinating exploration of the future of combat. It takes the reader on a whirlwind journey through previously secret robotic combat missions from the World Wars to the War on Terror, and today s lethal battlefields in Ukraine and beyond. With vivid examples and easy-to-understand explanations of emerging technologies, Dougherty reveals the trends driving change and helps us to anticipate and prepare for what comes next. Informed by insider expertise as well as a humane moral perspective, Dougherty tackles this controversial subject head-on. In these pages, readers will learn: How the revolution s early stages are disrupting current conflicts and how its consequences will transform tomorrow s global balance of power; Why traditional military platforms like tanks, ships, and airplanes will be replaced by robotic systems that we may not recognize today; How self-organizing drone units will make the atmospheric littoral the new key terrain; What threats from military AI are more dangerous than all-powerful artificial intelligence; How we can ensure the ethical use of robotic weapons and AI in combat; Why the winners and losers of the new era may not be who we expect. These fast-moving technologies are disrupting the military world, and with it, international stability and the balance of power. The US and other global democracies must navigate this disruptive era wisely, or risk becoming its victims. Beast in the Machine is a timely invitation for all of us to join the conversation on the future of human armed struggle... while there s still time to shape what s coming.

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An insurance mathematician’s carefully ordered life is turned on its head when he unexpectedly loses his job and inherits an adventure park … with a whole host of problems. A quirky, tense and warmly funny thriller from award-winning Finnish author Antti Tuomainen, FIRST in a series…**Soon to be a major motion picture starring Steve Carell for Amazon Studios** Laconic, thrilling and warmly human. In these uncertain times, what better hero than an actuary?  Chris Brookmyre‘The antic novels of Antti Tuomainen prove that comedy is not lost in translation … Tuomainen, like Carl Hiaasen before him, has the knack of combining slapstick with genuine emotion’ The Times‘A thriller with black comedy worth of Nabokov’ Telegraph_______________Just one spreadsheet away from chaos…What makes life perfect? Insurance mathematician Henri Koskinen knows the answer because he calculates everything down to the very last decimal.And then, for the first time, Henri is faced with the incalculable. After suddenly losing his job, Henri inherits an adventure park from his brother – its peculiar employees and troubling financial problems included. The worst of the financial issues appear to originate from big loans taken from criminal quarters … and some dangerous men are very keen to get their money back.But what Henri really can’t compute is love. In the adventure park, Henri crosses paths with Laura, an artist with a chequered past, and a joie de vivre and erratic lifestyle that bewilders him. As the criminals go to extreme lengths to collect their debts and as Henri s relationship with Laura deepens, he finds himself faced with situations and emotions that simply cannot be pinned down on his spreadsheets…Warmly funny, rich with quirky characters and absurd situations, The Rabbit Factor is a triumph of a dark thriller, its tension matched only by its ability to make us rejoice in the beauty and random nature of life._______________‘Inventive and compelling’ Vaseem Khan‘Readers might think they know what to expect from Nordic noir: a tortured detective, a bleak setting, a brutal crime that shakes a small community. Finnish crime novelist Tuomainen turns all of this on its head … The ear of a giant plastic rabbit becomes a key weapon. It only gets darker and funnier’ Guardian The funniest writer in Europe, and one of the very finest … original and brilliant story-telling  Helen FitzGerald‘Full of refreshing wit and wisdom … a treat’ Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW‘A dark and delightful novel with an intelligent, brave, and persnickety hero’ Foreword Reviews Antti Tuomainen turns the clichéd idea of dour, humourless Scandi noir upside … Dark, gripping and hilarious. Tuomainen is the Carl Hiaasen of the fjords  Martyn Waites‘A triumph … a joyous, feel-good antidote to troubled times  Kevin Wignall‘Finland s greatest export’ M.J. Arlidge You don’t expect to laugh when you’re reading about terrible crimes, but that’s what you’ll do when you pick up one of Tuomainen’s decidedly quirky thrillers  New York Times‘Tuomainen is the funniest writer in Europe’ The Times‘Right up there with the best’ Times Literary Supplement‘Tuomainen continues to carve out his own niche in the chilly tundras of northern’ Daily ExpressFor fans of Fargo, Fredrik Backman, Richard Osman.

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New York Times Bestseller!From the #1 internationally bestselling author of the Cartel Trilogy (The Power of the Dog, The Cartel, and The Border), The Force, and Broken comes the first novel in an epic new trilogy.“Superb. City on Fire is exhilarating.” – Stephen King Epic, ambitious, majestic, City on Fire is The Godfather for our generation.” – Adrian McKinty, New York Times bestselling author of The ChainTwo criminal empires together control all of New England.Until a beautiful woman comes between the Irish and the Italians, launching a war that will see them kill each other, destroy an alliance, and set a city on fire.Danny Ryan yearns for a more “legit” life and a place in the sun. But as the bloody conflict stacks body on body and brother turns against brother, Danny has to rise above himself. To save the friends he loves like family and the family he has sworn to protect, he becomes a leader, a ruthless strategist, and a master of a treacherous game in which the winners live and the losers die.From the gritty streets of Providence to the glittering screens of Hollywood to the golden casinos of Las Vegas, two rival crime families ignite a war that will leave only one standing. The winner will forge a dynasty.Exploring the classic themes of loyalty, betrayal, and honor, City on Fire is a contemporary masterpiece in the tradition of The Godfather, Casino, and Goodfellas—a thrilling saga from Don Winslow, “America’s greatest living crime writer” (Jon Land, Providence Journal).

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The Industrial Revolution was a pivotal point in British history that occurred between the mid-eighteenth and mid-nineteenth centuries and led to far reaching transformations of society. With the advent of revolutionary manufacturing technology productivity boomed. Machines were used to spin and weave cloth, steam engines were used to provide reliable power, and industry was fed by the construction of the first railways, a great network of arteries feeding the factories. Cities grew as people shifted from agriculture to industry and commerce. Hand in hand with the growth of cities came rising levels of pollution and disease. Many people lost their jobs to the new machinery, whilst working conditions in the factories were grim and pay was low. As the middle classes prospered, social unrest ran through the working classes, and the exploitation of workers led to the growth of trade unions and protest movements.In this Very Short Introduction, Robert C. Allen analyzes the key features of the Industrial Revolution in Britain, and the spread of industrialization to other countries. He considers the factors that combined to enable industrialization at this time, including Britain s position as a global commercial empire, and discusses the changes in technology and business organization, and their impact on different social classes and groups. Introducing the winners and the losers of the Industrial Revolution, he looks at how the changes were reflected in evolving government policies, and what contribution these made to the economic transformation. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Objev podobné jako The Industrial Revolution - Robert C. Allen

Discover the international word-of-mouth bestsellerShortlisted for the Waterstones Debut Fiction PrizeWinner of the Swedish Book of the Year⠘The most moving book I⠙ve ever read ⠓ heart-breaking but also heart-warming.⠙ Jacqueline Wilson The kind of book you give to someone when you⠙re really trying to say ⠜I⠙ve been thinking about you⠝ but don⠙t know how. Fredrik Backman, bestselling author of A Man Called Ove A novel anyone will take to heart...a simple yet effective meditation on mortality, love and care Patrick Gale, Guardian One of those ⠜you⠙ll laugh, you⠙ll cry, you⠙ll want to buy twenty copies and give them to everyone you love⠝ books⠙ New Yorker______Bo is determined to live his own life in his own way. But his son has other ideas... Bo lives a quiet existence in his small rural village in the north of Sweden. He is elderly and his days are punctuated by visits from his care team and his son. Fortunately, he still has his rich memories, phone calls with his best friend Ture, and his beloved dog Sixten for company. Only now his son is insisting the dog must be taken away. The very same son that Bo is wanting to mend his relationship with before his time is up. The threat of losing Sixten stirs up a whirlwind of emotions and makes Bo determined to resist and find his voice. When the Cranes Fly South is a profoundly moving and life-affirming novel about one man⠙s desire to preserve his autonomy, the multitude of stories contained within a life, and the big things for which we have no words. A magical reading experience; among the most moving things I⠙ve ever read No.1 internationally bestselling author Camilla Läckberg A book that will echo in your soul Garth Stein, bestselling author of The Art of Racing in the Rain____Readers love When the Cranes Fly South: What makes this novel truly remarkable is the way it explores universal themes...readers will find themselves deeply connected to [Bo s] journey of emotional reckoning ⠘It is impossible not to be moved by this book⠙ A must read of 2025 This is not just a story about a man and his dog; it s a story of family, of relationships tested by time and distance, and the effort to find peace within the limits of one s existence ⠘Wow, what a masterpiece, I am speechless and have a new all-time favourite book! A story that will connect to all of us in some way Not only touches the heart but also invites deep reflection on what it means to truly live and love So incredibly emotional, poignant, touching, and sad. But also very warm⠙⠘A book that will stay with you for a long time⠙⠘Such a beautiful description of people and life and relationships⠙ A book about life, about generations, about being... you

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You ll cry for these brothers: for the men they became, for the boys they were, for the innocence they lost. Alex Schulman will take you deep into an emotional labyrinth Fredrik Backman, author of A Man Called Ove Years ago, they fled the lake house. Now, the brothers have returned. Three brothers return to the family cottage by the lake where, more than two decades earlier, a catastrophe changed the course of their lives. Now, they are here to scatter their mother s ashes - young men, estranged but bound together by the history that defines them. Their lives have been spent competing for their father s favour and their mother s love, in a household more like a minefield than a home. What really happened that summer day when everything was blown to pieces? The Survivors is a suspenseful, haunting novel about three brothers and their reckoning with the events of one disputed, disastrous summer.

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The second in a magical illustrated new young fiction series for children aged 7-9 from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson!Marnie Midnight is a little moth with BIG dreams!Marnie is having so much fun at Minibeast Academy, a school for bugs tucked into a giant tree at the bottom of the museum gardens. And this term it s time for something really exciting â “ the Great Critter Contest!The contest sees minibug students set off to explore the school in teams, searching for clues. The winners get an incredible prize and Marnie and her team â “ best friends Floyd the bee (who is really an A) and Star the super-strong princess ant â “ are determined to be first to cross the finish line. But when Veronica gets into trouble and needs rescuing, Marnie and her team have to decide whether winning really is the most important thing â ¦

Objev podobné jako Marnie Midnight and the Great Critter Contest - Laura Ellen Andersonová

A TLS, GUARDIAN AND NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020The new bestseller from the acclaimed author of Justice and one of the world s most popular philosophers Astute, insightful, and empathetic...A crucial book for this moment Tara Westover, author of EducatedThese are dangerous times for democracy. We live in an age of winners and losers, where the odds are stacked in favour of the already fortunate. Stalled social mobility and entrenched inequality give the lie to the promise that you can make it if you try .And the consequence is a brew of anger and frustration that has fuelled populist protest, with the triumph of Brexit and election of Donald Trump. Michael J. Sandel argues that to overcome the polarized politics of our time, we must rethink the attitudes toward success and failure that have accompanied globalisation and rising inequality.Sandel highlights the hubris a meritocracy generates among the winners and the harsh judgement it imposes on those left behind. He offers an alternative way of thinking about success - more attentive to the role of luck in human affairs, more conducive to an ethic of humility, and more hospitable to a politics of the common good.

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A stunning gift for admirers of astrophotography.From the number one Astronomy publisher, this book showcases the most spectacular space photography, taken from locations across the globe. Marvel at the wonders of the universe captured by the most talented astrophotographers.Be captivated by 140 winning and shortlisted images from the 2023 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, hosted by the Royal Observatory, Greenwich. These awe-inspiring images are submitted in several categories: Skyscapes, Our Sun, Galaxies, Our Moon, Aurorae, Planets, Comets and Asteroids, People and Space, Stars and Nebulae. Plus Best Newcomer, Image Innovation and Young Competitor categories. Each image is accompanied by caption, photographer, location and technical details. There is also a location map showing the origin of all images and a visual appendix of all images.The judges are from an expert panel of distinguished astronomy experts.The ExhibitionThe National Maritime Museum hosts an exhibition of the winners of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, showcasing these incredible images of the sky.www.rmg.co.uk/astrophoto

Objev podobné jako Astronomy Photographer of the Year: Collection 12 - Collins Astronomy, Royal Observatory Greenwich

Britain s bestselling travel guide for over 30 years and the only truly independent guide of its kind.***Featured in the Guardian, the Times and Mail Online and on BBC Radio 4***The 37th edition of this much-loved book is as irreplaceable as ever. Organised county by county, its yearly updates and reader recommendations ensure that only the best pubs make the grade. Here you will not only find a fantastic range of countryside havens, bustling inns and riverside retreats, but also a growing number of gastropubs and pubs specialising in malt whiskey and craft beers.Discover the top pubs in each county for beer, food and accommodation, and find out the winners of the coveted titles of Pub of the Year and landlord of the Year. Packed with hidden gems, The Good Pub Guide continues to provide a wealth of honest, entertaining and up-to-date information on the countries drinking establishments.

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Second in the bestselling Folk of the Air trilogy. This novel and the sequel The Queen of Nothing - are the winners of/won the Goodreads YA Best Fantasy in 2019 and 2020. An intoxicating and bloodthirsty sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Cruel Prince., nominated for the CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2019. Holly Black is the Faerie Queen - Victoria Aveyard I have heard that for mortals, the feeling of falling in love is very like the feeling of fear. Jude has tricked Cardan onto the throne, binding him to her for a year and a day. But the new High King does everything in his power to humiliate and undermine her, even as his fascination with her remains undimmed. Meanwhile, a traitor in the court is scheming against her. Jude must fight for her life and the lives of those she loves, all while battling her own complicated feelings for Cardan. Now a year and a day seems like no time at all . . .

Objev podobné jako The Wicked King (The Folk of the Air #2) - Holly Black

A stunning gift for admirers of astrophotography.From the number one Astronomy publisher, this book showcases the most spectacular space photography, taken from locations across the globe. Marvel at the wonders of the universe captured by the most talented astrophotographers.Be captivated by 140 winning and shortlisted images from the 2025 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, hosted by the Royal Observatory, Greenwich. These awe-inspiring images are submitted in nine main categories: Aurorae, Galaxies, Stars and Nebulae including stars, star clusters and supernova remnants, Our Moon and Our Sun, People and Space. Plus The Sir Patrick Moore Prize for Best Newcomer, the Annie Maunder Open Category and Young Competitor categories. Each image is accompanied by caption, photographer, location and technical details. There is also a location map showing the origin of all images and a visual appendix of all images.The judges are from an expert panel of distinguished astronomy experts.The ExhibitionThe National Maritime Museum hosts an exhibition of the winners of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, showcasing these incredible images of the sky.www.rmg.co.uk/astrophoto

Objev podobné jako Astronomy Photographer of the Year: Collection 14 - Collins Astronomy, Royal Observatory Greenwich

Historyis written by the winners, they say. And more often than not, it iswritten about themtoo. Books have been published chronicling all of the UK’s Prime Ministers –those individuals who somehow made it to the top of the greasy pole ofpolitics, however short or undistinguished their tenure at No. 10.Butwhat about those who failed to make it? Leaders of the Opposition presentthemselves as the alternative Prime Minister, and many of them have indeed goneon to take power. But many more have not. Who were these potential PMs? Why didthey never make it to Downing Street? Do they all deserve to be remembered aslosers?Inthis often wildly entertaining anthology, Dr Nigel Fletcher of the Centre forOpposition Studies brings together key details of each failed opposition leaderfrom Charles James Fox in 1783 to the modern day. Listeners to Matt Chorley’sshow on Times Radio during 2022 will have heard Nigel every Monday discussinghis Leader of the Opposition of the week, and this book contains all the oddfacts, amusing anecdotes and pub quiz trivia from those features, plus muchmore.

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BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE LESSONS FROM THE BESTAll marketers aim to learn from the best. But how do you identify the tactics responsible for a company⠙s success? A stab in the dark?Here⠙s where behavioral science can help ⠔ because unlike much of marketing theory, it has a solid evidence base. Spot the behavioral biases, and you can understand why a tactic works.Get a Behavioral Superboost Brands can be mystifyingly successful. Why are customers happy to pay a premium for things that should be free, like water; things that should be cheap, like milk; and things that would do the same job at half the price, like vacuum cleaners?In Hacking The Human Mind, we identify the behavioral-based approaches that helped take 17 leading brands to the top. So you can learn from the winners and power-up your marketing.________________________________WHAT PEOPLE SAY about THE ILLUSION OF CHOICE and THE CHOICE FACTORY⠜Marketers are likely to be enriched intellectually and commercially by this book, which offers a trove of useful insights that are both grounded in scientific research and presented compellingly.⠝⠓ ROBERT CIALDINI, Author of Influence and Pre-suasion⠜This book will make you better at your job. If you⠙re trying to get your head around behavioral science, or how to apply it, look no further ⠔ Shotton has done all the hard work for you.⠝⠓ JONAH BERGER, Author of Contagious⠜No one should be allowed near a layout pad or a keyboard until they have read this book. It is an antidote to the tediously direct and transactional nature of much of modernmarketing.⠝ ⠓ RORY SUTHERLAND, Author of Alchemy, Vice-chairman of Ogilvy⠜Explains lesser-known research in an easy-to-read manner to give consumers and businesses insights into how products persuade.⠝ ⠓ NIR EYAL, Author, Hooked

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Best friends Bumble and Snug are bugbops - little monsters filled with BIG feelings! Join them in this new, full-colour graphic novel, as they go on a thrilling, funny adventure with some VERY jealous giants and learn about the world outside and inside.Bumble and Snug are competing in the annual Bugbop Ball Championships where there are absolutely no rules and lots of chaos! It all comes down to the finale where the pixie team are playing against some VERY jealous giants.When the trophy is stolen from the winners, Bumble and Snug put on their detective hats to solve the mystery. But there s another duo on the case and Bumble is determined to beat them...Bumble and Snug and the Jealous Giants is a story about jealousy, friendship and mystery, and one extremely SHINY trophy!Perfect for readers just starting to enjoy stories independently, for visual readers and for wise kids to share with their grown-ups. For fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Dogman.

Objev podobné jako Bumble and Snug and the Jealous Giants - Mark Bradley

Three exciting, self-contained stories that further explore these classic heroes and expand upon the continuity of Mad Cave s ongoing Gatchaman series! Ken goes undercover to infiltrate an underground gambling ring where martial artists from around the globe fight to the death. There, the winners are captured and brought to a secret Galactor recruiting base. If they refuse to join, the captives are dropped in the jungle and hunted as prey for Galactor s training program. Can anyone make it out alive? Meanwhile, an elite squad of motorcycle-riding death bikers have successfully hijacked an armored train transporting experimental International Science Organization tech. These thieves are fast and ruthless - they carry out their orders with razor-sharp efficiency. The only thing in their way is Jun the Swan and her G-3 hover-cycle mecha. Lastly, Ryu finds himself on a high-seas oceanic adventure to defend his harbor and its citizens from an attacking group of scavenging pirates.

Objev podobné jako Gatchaman: The Solo Adventure Vol. 1 - Steve Orlando, Tommy Lee Edwards

Team Enfield may have won, but that doesnâ ™t mean they have all the answersâ ¦Despite some injuries suffered in the semifinals, Ayato and his friends emerge as the winners of the Gryps tournament. With the conclusion of the competition, Kirinâ ™s father is released, and after his safe return, he wishes to thank Team Enfield personally. However, each member of the team must fight their own battles. Julis, Saya, and Claudia all have personal matters to attend to, which leaves Ayato alone to meet the Toudou family. But first, Ayato takes Kirin to his home, where the two of them realize they have a lot to learn about each otherâ ”and themselves.

Objev podobné jako The Asterisk War, Vol. 11 (light novel) - Okiura Okiura, Yuu Miyazaki

This collection was the winner of Verve s inaugural Disables Poets Prize for best Pamphlet. Their mission goal of promoting underrepresented voices in poetry has led to this beautiful publication:⠘The Still Point⠙ explores the intersection of truth and mythology within family history with a particular interest in the Irish Diaspora, examining Katherine⠙s own life as a disabled woman and mother, drawing on nature to weave the personal and political. Katherine Moss, winner, 2023 Disabled Poets Prize Best Unpublished Pamphlet, says, ⠜Poetry can be exhilarating, feel unsettling, can place demands upon us to stop and reflect upon words and sounds. As one of the winners of the Disabled Poets Prize I have been given an amazing opportunity to discover my voice as a poet and perhaps feel authentic in claiming to be a writer.⠝

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A beautiful, warm and touching story about what makes life worth living Brage Prize JuryHow would you spend your last day? And whom would you spend it with? Ferryman Nils Vik chooses to head out onto the fjord, as he has for many years. Today, the 18th of November, his trip is different. As his trusty boat reaches the sea, a lifetime of passengers join him from beyond the grave, among them his rescue dog, the American photographer he thought of as his friend and young Jon Anderson, whose funeral Nils attended. But Nils is truly waiting for just one passenger: his beloved wife Marta, whose absence has marked each day since her passing. Approaching the end of his journey, his expectation grows - will he be reunited with her too?Timeless and heartbreaking, The Ferryman and His Wife is a contemplative celebration of life, for readers of Fredrik Backman, Elizabeth Strout and Sarah Winman.Translated by Alison McCullough

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Enjoy daily distraction with this engaging Almanac. Each date is assigned one or more literary connections. Book lovers will find extracts from authorsÂ’ diaries and letters, chance upon the narrative twists and transformative moments in their favorite novels, discover the winners of prestigious awards and losers of creative squabbles, and the delivery of manuscript, first publication and performance. The book draws on the incredible collections of the British Library to find new, surprising and entertaining ways to celebrate every day of the year. Each month opens with a list of significant births and closes with a selection of pertinent last words, while entries roam across history from the great classics to modern authors.

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A collection of twelve new contemporary short stories by Welsh writers, representing the winners of the 2025 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition. Including short biographical notes on the authors.

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With wicked humor, genuine poignancy, and clever insight, this is an unforgettable novel about murder, secrets, and memory that is perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Fredrik Backman, and “will be loved by readers wanting to have their heart strings plucked” (The Guardian). Rose may be in her eighties and suffering from dementia, but she’s not done with life just yet. Alternately sharp as a tack and spectacularly forgetful, she spends her days roaming the corridors of her assisted living facility, musing on the staff and residents, and enduring visits form her emotionally distant children and granddaughters. But when her friend is found dead after an apparent fall from a window, Rose embarks on an eccentric and determined investigation to discover the truth and uncover all manner of secrets…even some from her own past.

Objev podobné jako All the Words We Know - Bruce Nash

Willy Wonka s famous chocolate factory is opening at last!But only five lucky children will be allowed inside. And the winners are: Augustus Gloop, an enormously fat boy whose hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled-rotten brat whose parents are wrapped around her little finger; Violet Beauregarde, a dim-witted gum-chewer with the fastest jaws around; Mike Teavee, a toy pistol-toting gangster-in-training who is obsessed with television; and Charlie Bucket, Our Hero, a boy who is honest and kind, brave and true, and good and ready for the wildest time of his life! Rich in humor, acutely observant, Dahl lets his imagination rip in fairyland. —The New York TimesÂ

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A Mill & Mortar THE SPICE éves naptár egy 12 fémdobozból álló készlet, amely minden hónapra egy különleges fűszert vagy keveréket tartalmaz. A fűszerek szerves alapanyagokból készültek, és egy elegáns fadobozban érkeznek. A termék ideális ajándék a főzés szerelmeseinek, akik szeretnének új ízeket fedezni fel.

• 12 különleges, hónapra lebontott fűszer a prémium fémdobozokban.
• Elegáns fadoboz, amely stílusos konyhai dekoráció is egyben.
• Kiváló minőségű, szerves alapanyagokból készült fűszerek és keverékek.
• Teljes éven át tartó gasztronómiai inspiráció és felfedezés.

Objev podobné jako Roční kalendář THE SPICE, Mill