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The 8th edition, already significantly updated, has now been further updated in 2023 to include the likely impact of the post-pandemic cutbacks, the overturning of Roe v Wade, and the Trump indictments on the 2024 national elections. These factors could lead to more economic growth and social support for families, schools, and health care--or an increase in inequality, white male supremacy, and social strife, depending on the size of the voter turnout by younger voters. At this crucial moment in American history, when voting rights could be expanded to include all citizens, or legislatively limited, this significantly updated edition of Who Rules America? shows precisely how the top 1% of the population, who own 43% of all financial wealth, and receive 20% of the nation’s yearly income, dominate governmental decision-making. They have created a corporate community and a policy-planning network, made up of foundations think-tanks, and policy-discussion groups, to develop the policies that become law. Through a leadership group called the power elite, the corporate rich provide campaign donations and other gifts and favors to elected officials, serve on federal advisory committees, and receive appointments to key positions in government, all of which make it possible for the corporate rich ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A comprehensive neurocognitive theory of dreaming based on the theories, methodologies, and findings of cognitive neuroscience and the psychological sciences.G. William Domhoff’s neurocognitive theory of dreaming is the only theory of dreaming that makes full use of the new neuroimaging findings on all forms of spontaneous thought and shows how well they explain the results of rigorous quantitative studies of dream content. Domhoff identifies five separate issues—neural substrates, cognitive processes, the psychological meaning of dream content, evolutionarily adaptive functions, and historically invented cultural uses—and then explores how they are intertwined. He also discusses the degree to which there is symbolism in dreams, the development of dreaming in children, and the relative frequency of emotions in the dreams of children and adults. During dreaming, the neural substrates that support waking sensory input, task-oriented thinking, and movement are relatively deactivated. Domhoff presents the conditions that have to be fulfilled before dreaming can occur spontaneously. He describes the specific cognitive processes supported by the neural substrate of dreaming and then looks at dream reports of research participants. The “why” of dreaming, he says, may be the most counterintuitive outcome of empirical dream research. Though the question is usually framed in terms of adaptation, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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This volume presents a network of social power, indicating that theories inspired by C.Wright Mills are far more accurate views about power in America than those of Mills''s opponents.Dr. Domhoff shows how and why coalitions within the power elite have involved themselves in such policy issues as the Social Security Act (1935) and the Employment Act (1946), and how the National Labor Relations Act (1935) could pass against the opposition of every major corporation. The book descri bes how experts worked closely with the power elite in shaping the plansfor a post-World War II world economic order, in good part realized during the past 30 years. Arguments are advanced that the fat cats who support the Democrats cannot be understood in terms of narrow self-interest, and that moderate conservatives dominated policy-making under Reagan.

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Who Rules the World is the essential account of geopolitics right now - including an afterword on President Donald Trump Noam Chomsky: philosopher, political writer, fearless activist. No one has done more to question the hidden actors who govern our lives, calling the powers that be to account. Here he presents Who Rules the World?, his definitive account of those powers, how they work, and why we should be questioning them. From the dark history of the US and Cuba to China's global rise, from torture memos to sanctions on Iran, this book investigates the defining issues of our times and exposes the hypocrisy at the heart of America's policies and actions. The world's political and financial elite are now operating almost totally unconstrained by the so-called democratic structure. With climate change and nuclear proliferation threatening our very survival, dissenting voices have never been more necessary. Fiercely outspoken and rigorously argued, Who Rules the World? is an indispensable guide to how things really are.

Objev podobné jako Who Rules the World? - Noam Chomsky

We can do lots of things on our own, but there are lots of things we need help with. Luckily there are lots of people who help us every day, from teachers to postal workers to doctors!

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The story of the Vikings in North America as both fact and fiction, from the westward expansion of the Norse across the North Atlantic in the tenth and eleventh centuries to the myths and fabrications about their presence there that have developed in recent centuries.Tracking the saga of the Norse across the North Atlantic to America, Norse America sets the record straight about the idea that the Vikings ''discovered'' America. The journey described is a continuum, with evidence-based history and archaeology at one end, and fake history and outright fraud at the other. In between there lies a huge expanse of uncertainty: sagas that may contain shards of truth, characters that may be partly historical, real archaeology that may be interpreted through the fictions of saga, and fragmentary evidence open to responsible and irresponsible interpretation. Norse America is a book that tells two stories. The first is the westward expansion of the Norse across the North Atlantic in the tenth and eleventh centuries, settling in Greenland and establishing a shore station at L''Anse aux Meadows in Newfoundland (to which a chapter of the book is devoted) and ending (but not culminating) in a fleeting and ill-documented presence on the shores ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Nick Bryant is brilliant. He has a way of showing you what you’ve been missing from the whole story whilst never leaving you feeling stupid.'' – Emily Maitlis''Bryant is a genuine rarity, a Brit who understands America'' – Washington PostIn When America Stopped Being Great, veteran reporter and BBC New York correspondent Nick Bryant reveals how America’s decline paved the way for Donald Trump’s rise, sowing division and leaving the country vulnerable to its greatest challenge of the modern era.Deftly sifting through almost four decades of American history, from post-Cold War optimism, through the scandal-wracked nineties and into the new millennium, Bryant unpacks the mistakes of past administrations, from Ronald Reagan’s ‘celebrity presidency’ to Barack Obama’s failure to adequately address income and racial inequality. He explains how the historical clues, unseen by many (including the media) paved the way for an outsider to take power and a country to slide towards disaster. As Bryant writes, ''rather than being an aberration, Trump’s presidency marked the culmination of so much of what had been going wrong in the United States for decades – economically, racially, politically, culturally, technologically and constitutionally.’A personal elegy for an America lost, unafraid to criticise actors on both ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Kostým Captain America od značky Rubie's je karnevalový overal s maskou pro chlapce ve věku 3-4 roky. Kombinéza je vyrobena z polyesteru a má věrnou modrou barvu s ikonickými symboly. Velikost S odpovídá výšce dítěte 99-104 cm.

• Věrné provedení s ikonickými symboly Captaina Ameriky
• Detailně propracovaný kostým od ověřené značky Rubie's
• Kompletní sada obsahující overal i masku
• Vhodný pro děti ve věku 3-4 roky (výška 99-104 cm)

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Crab is a big crab in a small rockpool and he RULES THE ROCKPOOL . . . or so he thinks.When a big wave sweeps him and Prawn into an even larger pool, he has to reevaluate his place in the hierarchy. If Crab doesn''t RULE THE ROCKPOOL, who does?Acclaimed picture-book creator, Matty Long, brings his hallmark talents of deadpan comedy and hilarious illustrations to this fascinating picture book. Readers can feast on a diet of facts about the ecosystems of a rockpool and laugh out loud at the same time.

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Sprchový gel a šampon 2v1 s motivem Captain America pro děti od 3 let. Produkt má PH neutrální složení bez alkoholu a barviv a je dermatologicky testován. Balení obsahuje 400 ml gelu v praktickém rozměru 18,5 x 9 x 3 cm.

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• atraktivní motiv Captain America pro děti

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Dětská maska Captain America od značky Rubie's je vyrobena z plastu a je vhodná pro děti od 6 let. Disponuje elastickým páskem pro pohodlné upevnění a detailním designem. Je určena pro karnevalové účely i domácí hraní.

• Detailně propracovaný design věrný předloze
• Pohodlné upevnění pomocí elastického pásku
• Vhodná pro karneval i domácí hraní
• Vyráběna značkou s dlouholetou tradicí

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“What a coming-of-age ritual: throw a 16-year-old warrior at some random galactic battle, then give them a pat on the back and their own sword if they survive.”April, 1242: the Doctor and Ruby answer a distress call sent from medieval Russia. The signal’s sender? Ranavere, an alien girl forced to take part in a barbaric conflict between the armies of Estonia and Novgorod on the frozen surface of Lake Peipus. Ranavere wants to escape, but her distress call has summoned her warmongering sisters, intent on preserving family tradition whatever the cost. And as human battle begins, the Doctor and Ruby must face a more devastating threat – a monstrous entity with plans of conquest, growing stronger beneath the icy lake…

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Robotická ruka je mechanická hračka, která simuluje pohyb lidské končetiny a umožňuje uchopit vzdálené předměty. Je vyrobena v různých barevných variantách a měří 49 cm na délku. Funguje pomocí pružinového mechanismu, který sevře prsty při stažení.

• Simuluje pohyb lidské ruky pro realistickou hru
• Umožňuje uchopit předměty mimo dosah dítěte
• Mechanický pružinový systém pro snadné ovládání
• Vhodná pro děti od 3 let, podporuje motoriku

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Čertík maňásek na ruku o výšce 30 cm je plyšová hračka určená pro interaktivní hru. Podporuje rozvoj představivosti a vyjadřovacích schopností dětí. Je vhodný pro děti od narození.

• Rozvíjí dětskou představivost a slovní zásobu
• Vhodný pro interaktivní hru rodičů s dětmi
• Vyroben z měkkého plyšového materiálu
• Snadno se navléká na ruku pro okamžité hraní

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Sada dvou plyšových chrastítek ve tvaru opice a pandy s kontrastním černobílým provedením. Hračky se upevňují suchým zipem na zápěstí dítěte a při pohybu chrastí díky kuličkové náplni. Jsou určeny pro děti od narození a rozvíjejí hmat, jemnou motoriku a zrakové vnímání.

• Dvě kontrastní černobílé hračky vhodné pro vývoj zraku novorozenců
• Suchý zip pro snadné upevnění na dětské zápěstí
• Chrastící kuličková náplň stimuluje sluch a pozornost
• Měkký plyšový materiál vhodný pro první úchop a hmatový rozvoj

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Dvojlinka EMOS S8280 je nestíněný vodič s průřezem 2x1,0 mm² v černo-rudém provedení. Je dodáván v délce 100 metrů a je určen pro elektroinstalace. Výrobek patří do kategorie dvojlinek bez koncovek.

• Délka 100 metrů pro rozsáhlé instalace
• Průřez 1,0 mm² vhodný pro běžné aplikace
• Barevné rozlišení červená/černá pro snadnou identifikaci
• Nestíněná konstrukce pro jednoduchou instalaci

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Hudební CD - Spirital America je album amerického hudebníka Williama Brittellea. Na albu hostují také členové spřízněné indie rockové skupiny Wye Oak, členové orchestru Metropolis Ensemble či cenou Grammy oceněný sbor Brooklyn Youth Chorus. Spirital America je album amerického hudebníka Williama Brittellea. Na albu hostují také členové spřízněné indie rockové skupiny Wye Oak, členové orchestru Metropolis Ensemble či cenou Grammy oceněný sbor Brooklyn Youth Chorus. William Britelle je hudebník ze Severní Karoliny, usazený v Brooklynu, pro jehož tvorbu je příznačné střídaní elektronické a akustické hudby. Je spoluzakladatelem hudebního vydavatelství New Amsterdam Records. Rok vydání : 2019 Seznam stop CD Abattoir / True Hunger / Strange Asylum / Topaz Were the Waves / Forbidden Colors / Birds of Paradise / Spiritual America / I Know the Law

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Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, this is a gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village. When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba''s tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season''s crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William began to explore science books in his village library, looking for a solution. There, he came up with the idea that would change his family''s life forever: he could build a windmill. Made out of scrap metal and old bicycle parts, William''s windmill brought electricity to his home and helped his family pump the water they needed to farm the land. Retold for a younger audience, this exciting memoir shows how, even in a desperate situation, one boy''s brilliant idea can light up the world. Complete with photographs, illustrations, and an epilogue that will bring readers up to date on William''s story, this is the perfect edition to read and share with the whole family.

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NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURED DIRECTED BY AND STARRING CHIWETEL EJIOFOR – AVAILABLE ON NETFLIXWhen William Kamkwamba was just 14 years old, his family told him that he must leave school and come home to work on the farm – they could no longer afford his fees. This is his story of how he found a way to make a difference, how he bought light to his family and village, and hope to his nation.Malawi is a country battling AIDS, drought and famine, and in 2002, a season of floods, followed by the most severe famine in fifty years, brought it to its knees. Like the majority of the population, William''s family were farmers. They were totally reliant on the maize crop. By the end of 2001, after many lean and difficult years, there was no more crop. They were running out of food – had nothing to sell – and had months until they would be able to harvest their crop again.Forced to leave school at 14 years old, with no hope of raising the funds to go again, William resorted to borrowing books from the small local library to continue his education. One day, browsing the titles, he ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, AND AMAZON BESTSELLER America’s most effective conservative intellectual proves once and for all that Marxist radicals have taken over our nation''s institutions.In the 1960s, Mao launched China’s Cultural Revolution. Cities grew overcrowded. Technocrats demanded progress from above. Anyone opposed was sent to be “re-educated.” China’s revolution was bloody, fast, and a failure, but what if America started a revolution at the same time, based on the same bad ideas, and it’s just been slower, calmer, and more effective?In his powerful new book, Christopher F. Rufo uncovers the hidden history of left-wing intellectuals and activists who systematically took control of America’s institutions to undermine them from within. America’s Cultural Revolution finally answers so many of the questions normal Americans have, such as:• Why is nearly every major corporation bending the knee to a far-left agenda?• How did DEI suddenly become the department no institution can continue without?• Why is race the main thing America’s rich, white elite wants to talk about? • When did the left adopt all this doublespeak, saying progress is a lack of progress, equality is not equality, speech is violence, and violence is speech?• Has the goal of the left, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A groundbreaking new account of the writing of the Hebrew BibleWho wrote the Bible? Its books have no bylines. Tradition long identified Moses as the author of the Pentateuch, with Ezra as editor. Ancient readers also suggested that David wrote the psalms and Solomon wrote Proverbs and Qohelet. Although the Hebrew Bible rarely speaks of its authors, people have been fascinated by the question of its authorship since ancient times. In Who Really Wrote the Bible, William Schniedewind offers a bold new answer: the Bible was not written by a single author, or by a series of single authors, but by communities of scribes. The Bible does not name its authors because authorship itself was an idea enshrined in a later era by the ancient Greeks. In the pre-Hellenistic world of ancient Near Eastern literature, books were produced, preserved, and passed on by scribal communities. Schniedewind draws on ancient inscriptions, archaeology, and anthropology, as well as a close reading of the biblical text itself, to trace the communal origin of biblical literature. Scribes were educated through apprenticeship rather than in schools. The prophet Isaiah, for example, has his “disciples”; Elisha has his “apprentice.” This mode of learning emphasized the need ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A compelling nonfiction graphic novel, Whistleblowers is the true story of four courageous individuals who risked their careers—or their lives—to confront the unfolding Holocaust.Who were the whistleblowers? Alan Cranston—a young journalist and future U.S. senator who exposed the truth of Hitler’s plans. Henry Morgenthau, Jr.—a member of Franklin D. Roosevelt's cabinet who confronted the President over the plight of Jewish refugees fleeing Hitler Jan Karski—an eyewitness to Nazi atrocities who met with American and British officials to alert them about the death camps. Josiah E. DuBois Jr.—an American civil servant who blew the whistle on colleagues inside the Roosevelt administration who were blocking the rescue of refugees. Acclaimed author Dr. Rafael Medoff, director of the David Wyman Institute for Holocaust Studies, and award-winning comics creator Dean Motter bring to life these tales of moral courage in the face of genocide.

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William Brown is back in this 100th anniversary edition of More William, featuring fourteen funny, classic Just William adventures by Richmal Crompton - updated for a new generation of readers. This edition featurres timeless original artwork from Thomas Henry, and an introduction by Martin Jarvis.''William is as fresh and funny as ever'' - Chris Riddell''Gloriously funny'' - Sue Townsend, author of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4There is only one William. This tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty, lovable ball of mischief has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting his hundreds of thousands of admirers since 1922.William Brown and the Outlaws are up to their old tricks with more hilarious mischief, mayhem and muddles. When Aunt Lucy says that ''a busy day is a happy day'', William does his best to keep himself very busy indeed. Unfortunately, not everyone appreciates his efforts.Including fourteen fantastic stories, More William is as funny as ever. This delightful children''s classic features the original inside illustrations by Thomas Henry.Enjoy more of William''s adventures in Just William, William Again, William the Outlaw and William at Christmas.

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Discover the life of William Kamkwamba, the Malawian inventor and engineer, who overcame poverty and famine to build windmills from recycled materials that brought electricity to his village.Little William grew up in a small village in Malawi. His parents were farmers, so every day after school William and his six sisters helped them tend the corn. One year, it rained so little that the fields dried up and William''s family could hardly pick any corn. With not much to eat and unable to afford school, William had to quit studying. But William refused to stop learning. So, whenever he had the chance, he went to the library.One day, he found a book that gave him a great idea: using the wind to make electricity and pump water for the corn! Of course, building a windmill from scratch was no easy task, but William was determined to make it happen. And he did. As soon as the wind started blowing, the blades began to turn and the tiny light bulb that William held in his hands lit up. It was an invention that would eventually bring water to the corn in his village and transform life for people across Malawi.This thoughtful ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A joyful anniversary edition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first publication of Richmal Crompton''s bestselling, much-loved classic Just William - updated for a new generation of readers. Featuring the original text illustrations by Thomas Henry and an introduction by Sue Townsend.''William is as fresh and funny as ever'' - Chris Riddell''Gloriously funny'' - Sue Townsend, author of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4There is only one William. This tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty, lovable bundle of mischief has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting his hundreds of thousands of admirers since 1922.Whether he''s meant to be babysitting, putting on a show with his trusty gang of friends, the Outlaws, or meeting his faithful dog, Jumble, William Brown always has a new scheme up his sleeve. His intentions are good but nothing ever quite goes to plan in this hilarious collection of eleven stories about everyone''s favourite troublemaker.Enjoy more of William''s adventures in More William, William Again, William the Outlaw and William at Christmas.

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William Brown returns and is up to his usual tricks in this centenary anniversary edition of William the Outlaw, with ten classic adventure stories by Richmal Crompton - updated for a new generation of readers. Featuring original inside illustrations by Thomas Henry and an introduction by Francesca Simon.''William is as fresh and funny as ever'' - Chris Riddell''Gloriously funny'' - Sue Townsend, author of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾There is only one William. This tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty, lovable imp of mischief has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting his hundreds of thousands of admirers since 1922.William and the Outlaws are back and up to no good. In this collection of ten stories, a long-awaited visitor arrives and wants to send William away to boarding school! Luckily, William the noisy, wild and muddy Outlaw always has something up his sleeve. He’s not about to let that happen.Enjoy more of William''s adventures in Just William, More William, William Again and William at Christmas.

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Wartime William is still up to mischief!William is always ready to offer his services to his country. But why is it that his enthusiastic contribution is so seldom appreciated? William is determined to do his bit, but unfortunately no one else thinks he''d make a hero . . . William at War by Richmal Compton is a selection of ten of William''s most wonderful wartime stories in which William proves himself just as dangerous, unpredictable and downright troublesome as the Enemy! This much-loved children''s classic features contemporary cover art by Michael Foreman, an introduction by actor and comedian John Sessions, along with the original inside illustrations by Thomas Henry – allowing a new generation to enjoy this unforgettable character.There is only one William. This tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty, loveable imp of mischief has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting his hundreds of thousands of admirers since 1922.Enjoy more of William''s adventures in Just William and Still William.

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William is back and just as mischievous as ever! Dive into this collection of classic adventure stories by Richmal Crompton, featuring the endearing and troublesome William Brown - updated for a new generation of readers. Bursting with fun, adventure and wit, this centenary anniversary edition features Thomas Henry’s original inside illustrations and an introduction by Louise Rennison.''William is as fresh and funny as ever'' - Chris Riddell''Gloriously funny'' - Sue Townsend, author of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4There is only one William. This tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty, lovable ball of mischief has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting his hundreds of thousands of admirers since 1922.In this collection of fourteen stories, William Brown has his sights set on the stage. When William gets to work writing, directing and performing in his very own play, he intends to amaze and impress his audience – whether they like it or not!Enjoy more of William''s adventures in Just William, More William, William the Outlaw and William at Christmas.

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Whether he''s getting into adventures with his band of Outlaws, or driving his family crazy, there''s never a dull minute with William Brown around!This bumper edition features 8 Meet Just William stories from the "voice of William" Martin Jarvis, with illustrations by Tony Ross. Includes: William''s Birthday, The Christmas Truce, William Leads a Better Life, William and the Musician, William and the Hidden Treasure, William and the Snowman, Violet Elizabeth Runs Away and William Goes Shopping.Meet Just William is perfect for newly confident readers.

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Henry, a brilliant but reclusive engineer, has achieved the crowning discovery of his career: he's created an artificially intelligent consciousness. He names the half-formed robot William.But there's something strange about William. It's not that his skin feels like balloon rubber and is the colour of curdled milk, nor is it his thick gurgling laugh or the way his tongue curls towards his crooked top teeth. It is the way he looks at Henry's wife, Lily.Henry created William but he is starting to lose control of him. As William's fixation with Lily grows and threatens to bring harm to their house, Henry has no choice but to destroy William. But William isn't gone.Filled with jealousy for humanity, for its capacity to love and create life, William starts to haunt the house. He lurks behind each locked door. You can hear him muttering in the eaves of the attic.He is whispering in Henry's head. And he will be the one to take control . .. William is a new kind of ghost story, where the haunting is not from another world, but from inside your home. Inside your head . . .

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The Notebook meets The Haunting of Hill House in this split timeline queer twisted love story, set against the backdrop of a haunted English manor.William Thorn had his life all planned out… until he discovered his long-term boyfriend Archie in bed with another man. Distraught, William kicks him out of their home, where tragedy strikes when Archie is killed instantly in a car accident.Riddled with guilt, William is shocked to learn that heÂ’s inherited a manor in the quaint village of Stonewall, left to him in ArchieÂ’s will. He leaves the city with plans to make a new start for himself, but is surprised by the rundown state of the manor, and the unwelcoming villagers who want him gone. His only ally is Edward, a seemingly friendly local with secrets of his own.However, itÂ’s not only the villagers who are adverse to his presence. A malevolent spirit roams the manor, one that seeks to drive William out for good. But when he uncovers the heartbreaking tale of two men in love in the 1920Â’s, William strives to find peace for the spirit, ending the haunting once and for all.But what dark secrets lie hidden in the manor walls? And will ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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"William the Outlaw" by Richmal Crompton is a classic children's adventure novel brimming with humor and mischief. Following the escapades of the lovable troublemaker William Brown, Crompton crafts a timeless tale that captivates readers with its humor and sense of adventure.In this novel, Crompton masterfully portrays the antics of William, a spirited schoolboy who constantly finds himself in humorous predicaments. Whether he's attempting to play the role of an outlaw or embarking on mischievous adventures with his friends, William's escapades are guaranteed to elicit laughter and entertainment. Richmal Crompton's witty storytelling and vivid characterization bring the world of William Brown to life, making it a beloved classic in children's literature. With its blend of humor, adventure, and mischief, "William the Outlaw" remains a timeless favorite among readers of all ages. This novel is a delightful journey into the imaginative world of childhood, where every day is filled with fun, trouble, and the thrill of adventure. As a classic of children's literature, "William the Outlaw" continues to entertain and inspire readers with its timeless charm and humor.

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Everyone's favourite troublemaker is back and up to no good!William is always in trouble, but sometimes it really isn't his fault. It was Ginger who showed him the book about Robin Hood, and it was Violet Elizabeth Bott's idea to steal from the rich and give to the poor.Unfortunately the only rich person they know is Violet's father, so William's latest plan to right the world's wrongs is sure to lead to catastrophe . . .Richmal Crompton's William the Conqueror is a collection of thirteen brilliant Just William stories with an introduction by actor and comedian Charlie Higson, appealing contemporary cover art by Joe Berger, along with the original inside illustrations by Thomas Henry.There is only one William. This tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty, lovable imp of mischief has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting his hundreds of thousands of admirers since 1922.Enjoy more of William's adventures in William in Trouble and William the Outlaw.

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Blu-ray kolekce obsahuje filmy: Captain America: První Avenger, Captain America: Návrat prvního Avengera, Captain America: Občanská válka, Captain America: Nový svět. CZ dabing. Captain America: První Avenger (BLU-RAY) Captain America bojuje za svobodu v akcí napěchovaném trháku! V hlavní roli ničivé zbraně proti zlu Chris Evans. Když začne lidstvo ohrožovat strašlivá síla, pouští se světový supervoják do boje se zločinnou organizací Hydra vedenou padouchem jménem Rudá lebka (Hugo Weaving, Matrix). Film Captain America: První Avenger, který nabízí „čiré vzrušení, poctivou akci a ryzí zábavu“*, si získal uznání diváků i kritiky. Bonusy: • Komentář režiséra Joea Johnsona, hlavního kameramana Shellyho Johnsona a střihače Jeffreyho Forda (bez CZ podpory) • One-shot od Marvela: Cesta k Thorovu kladivu a co se na ní přihodilo (HD) • Krátké dokumenty: Vybavení pro superhrdinu (HD) Komando Nicka Furyho (HD) Dokonalá technologie (HD) Proměna (HD) Zaostřeno na Lebku (HD) Captain America: Počátky (HD) Avengers se scházejí (HD) Vystřižené scény (HD) • Trailer 1 (HD) (bez CZ podpory) • Trailer 2 (HD) (bez CZ podpory) • Trailer ke hře Sega (HD) (bez CZ podpory) • Avengers: Animovaný trailer (HD) (bez CZ podpory) Captain America: Návrat prvního Avengera (BLU-RAY) Po katastrofických událostech, které Avengers prožili v New Yorku, žije ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules is an incredibly quirky, humorous and warm-hearted story about growing old disgracefully – and breaking all the rules along the way! 79-year-old Martha Andersson dreams of escaping her care home and robbing a bank.She has no intention of spending the rest of her days in an armchair and is determined to fund her way to a much more exciting lifestyle. Along with her four oldest friends – otherwise known as the League of Pensioners – Martha decides to rebel against all of the rules imposed upon them. Together, they cause uproar with their antics protesting against early bedtimes and plasticky meals.As the elderly friends become more daring, they hatch a cunning plan to break out of the dreary care home and land themselves in a far more attractive Stockholm establishment. With the aid of their Zimmer frames, they resolve to stand up for old aged pensioners everywhere – Robin Hood style. And that''s when the adventure really takes off . . .Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg''s insightful comedy is perfect for fans of The Hundred-Year-Old Man Series and The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.Translated from Swedish by Rod Bradbury. Continue the escapades with The Little ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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William-An Englishman follows William Tully, a quiet and unassuming clerk whose life is upended by the death of his domineering mother. Freed from her control, William begins to search for purpose beyond his previously sheltered existence. His encounter with Faraday, a passionate socialist deeply involved in political activism, inspires him to explore the possibilities of a life dedicated to social reform. As their discussions draw William into the world of activism, he grapples with questions of identity, personal growth, and his role in advancing justice within a rapidly changing society. Set against the backdrop of mounting tensions of war, the story shifts from an intimate portrayal of personal loss to a wider exploration of societal challenges. Through William's evolution from a timid clerk to a politically engaged individual, the novel examines the interplay between independence, responsibility, and the complexities of activism during a time of global upheaval. William's journey reflects the struggle to balance personal transformation with the demands of a world on the brink of conflict, offering a thoughtful commentary on the connection between individual growth and broader societal change.

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This is a Jaguar book with a difference. In 1969 Sir William Lyons gave an address to the Institute of the Motor Industry under the title ‘The History of the Jaguar and the future of the Specialised car in the British Motor Industry’. Delivered just after the launch of the seminal XJ6 saloon, it is a captivating personal account that explains how he built up Jaguar and what, in his view, made Jaguars special and distinctive. His extensive text forms the heart of this book, supported by a vivid array of archive photographs and rounded off with a preface by Michael Quinn (Sir William’s grandson) and an epilogue by Giles Chapman (the book’s originator and compiler) examining Sir William’s lasting legacy and the future of the great British brand he created. • Never previously published in book form, this is the fullest known account Sir William Lyons ever provided of his company’s evolution and the famous cars it created, together with numerous insights into his philosophy, strategy and thinking.• Carefully illustrated with archive photographs that precisely illustrate many of the points Sir William made in his text and the beautiful cars he was responsible for.• This trenchant contribution from Jaguar’s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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It’s no secret that some people are just better suited to their jobs than others. It’s time to find out why and how you can achieve this same success and happiness too. Remember taking that career test in grade school where you were told you’d make a great federal judge or an exemplary lighthouse keeper? In this book, executive search CEO William Vanderbloemen takes that concept and maps it against hundreds of thousands of data points, forming a roadmap for all of us on how to choose careers that align with our personalities so that we are happy at work.William has become an unlikely business expert over his long and continuing career. Combining over fifteen years of ministry experience as a Senior Pastor with the best practices of executive search, William created a brand-new industry: executive search for faith-based organizations. Prior to founding his own search company, William studied under a mentor with over twenty-five years of executive search experience at the highest level. William has surveyed thousands of people in the workforce. He’s asked what their job is and how they feel about them. He also asked them to report their scores on leading personality assessments.Now, in this groundbreaking ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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DVD kolekce obsahuje filmy: Captain America: První Avenger, Captain America: Návrat prvního Avengera, Captain America: Občanská válka, Captain America: Nový svět. CZ dabing. Captain America: První Avenger (DVD) Captain America bojuje za svobodu v akcí napěchovaném trháku! V hlavní roli ničivé zbraně proti zlu Chris Evans. Když začne lidstvo ohrožovat strašlivá síla, pouští se světový supervoják do boje se zločinnou organizací Hydra vedenou padouchem jménem Rudá lebka (Hugo Weaving, Matrix). Film Captain America: První Avenger, který nabízí „čiré vzrušení, poctivou akci a ryzí zábavu“*, si získal uznání diváků i kritiky. Bonusy: • Komentář režiséra Joea Johnsona, hlavního kameramana Shellyho Johnsona a střihače Jeffreyho Forda (bez CZ podpory) • Vybavení pro superhrdinu • Avengers se scházejí • Trailer ke hře Sega (bez CZ podpory) • Avengers: Animovaný trailer Captain America: Návrat prvního Avengera (DVD) Po katastrofických událostech, které Avengers prožili v New Yorku, žije Steve Rogers neboli Captain America poklidně v ústraní ve Washingtonu, D.C. a snaží se přizpůsobit modernímu světu. Když však dojde k napadení jeho kolegy z organizace S.H.I.E.L.D, musí se Captain America (Chris Evans) znovu zamotat do sítě intrik, které sužují celý svět. Spiknutí i vzájemná nedůvěra se prohlubují a Captain America, Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) a Falcon ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Film na DVD - Captain America, superhrdina a vůdčí postava Avengers... V kolekci najdete filmy Captain America: První Avenger, Captain America: Návrat prvního Avengera a Captain America: Občanská válka. Captain America: První Avenger (Captain America: The First Avenger) Když začne lidstvo ohrožovat strašlivá síla, pouští se světový supervoják do boje se zločinnou organizací Hydra vedenou padouchem jménem Rudá lebka... A zrodil se první Avenger! Captain America: Návrat prvního Avengera (Captain America: The Winter Soldier) Po katastrofických událostech, které Avengers prožili v New Yorku, žije Steve Rogers ve Washingtonu, D.C. a snaží se přizpůsobit modernímu světu. Když však dojde k napadení samotné organizace S.H.I.E.L.D, musí se Captain America opět do akce... Captain America: Občanská válka (Captain America: Civil War) Výbušná roztržka otřásla Avengers... Rozkol mezi Captain Americou a Iron Manem je nebezpečný pro celý svět! Z nejlepších přátel jsou rázem...

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Film na Blu-ray - Captain America, superhrdina a vůdčí postava Avengers... V kolekci najdete filmy Captain America: První Avenger, Captain America: Návrat prvního Avengera a Captain America: Občanská válka. Captain America: První Avenger (Captain America: The First Avenger) Když začne lidstvo ohrožovat strašlivá síla, pouští se světový supervoják do boje se zločinnou organizací Hydra vedenou padouchem jménem Rudá lebka... A zrodil se první Avenger! Captain America: Návrat prvního Avengera (Captain America: The Winter Soldier) Po katastrofických událostech, které Avengers prožili v New Yorku, žije Steve Rogers ve Washingtonu, D.C. a snaží se přizpůsobit modernímu světu. Když však dojde k napadení samotné organizace S.H.I.E.L.D, musí se Captain America opět do akce... Captain America: Občanská válka (Captain America: Civil War) Výbušná roztržka otřásla Avengers... Rozkol mezi Captain Americou a Iron Manem je nebezpečný pro celý svět! Z nejlepších přátel jsou...

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The award-winning biography of William Pitt the Younger by William Hague, the youngest leader of the Tory Party since Pitt himself.William Pitt the Younger was one of the most extraordinary figures in British history. Prime minister at the age of twenty-four, he went on to dominate British politics for two decades, presiding over such complex and treacherous national crises as the madness of King George III, the beleaguered union with Ireland, the fallout from the French Revolution and the trauma of the Napoleonic Wars.With the keen eye of an experienced politician, William Hague examines the enigmatic life and tumultuous times of a man capable of both wit and arrogance, economic genius and financial mismanagement. A rich cast of characters and a vivid backdrop of global conflict make this riveting biography of Pitt the Younger compulsive reading.

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*An up-all-night slice of Halloween horror, perfect for fans of Stephen King, Black Mirror, and Frankenstein*''[A] timely spin on fears about AI developing consciousness . . . a diabolically disguised twist will bring you up short. Sleep tight'' The TimesHenry, a brilliant but reclusive engineer, has achieved the crowning discovery of his career: he''s created an artificially intelligent consciousness. He names the half-formed robot William.But there''s something strange about William. It is the way he looks at Henry''s pregnant wife, Lily.As William''s fixation with Lily grows and threatens to bring harm to their house, Henry has no choice but to destroy him. But William isn''t gone. In this smartest of smart homes, William becomes a haunting presence.He lurks behind each locked door. You can hear him muttering in the eaves of the attic. He is whispering in Henry''s head. And he will be the one to take control . . .''Its chilling final twist will have you turning directly back to the first page'' Mail on Sunday

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This is a political biography of William III (1650–1702): prince of Orange; stadhouder in the Netherlands from 1672; and (in a novel joint monarchy with his wife, Mary), king of England, Scotland, and Ireland after the revolution of 1688–9. William III explains how William overcame huge disadvantages at his birth to regain his family’s traditional dominance of Dutch politics; how he dedicated his life to the defeat of Louis XIV of France; how this brought him to the Stuart thrones in Britain and Ireland; and how he managed a war from 1689 which shifted the balance of Europe. William achieved these remarkable successes by being a new kind of ‘hybrid’ ruler. He befitted the traditional roles of aristocratic leadership and royalty: acting as a war leader, displaying personal and court magnificence, manipulating dynastic ties, and performing an authoritative masculinity. Yet he was also a master of an emerging public politics in which the opinions of others, and even wide populations, mattered. He persuaded his countries to fight Louis XIV of France with a brilliant mixture of mass print propaganda; skills of persuasion, compromise, and consent-building; a strong partnership with his popular wife; and a presentation of himself as his people’s ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Before they became two of America’s most iconic pop artists, Andy Warhol and Robert Indiana were young aspiring creatives, living in New York. There, they met and befriended William John Kennedy, who would take some of the first photographs of these artists in their career. Many photographers worked with Andy Warhol, but few so early on in his career or in a such a uniquely collaborative fashion. After establishing a friendship with Robert Indiana and taking some of the first, important close-up images of him in his studio, Kennedy went on to work in a similarly creative way with Warhol.These striking images of the young Warhol and Indiana were lost for nearly 50 years before being rediscovered. They were immediately recognised as important documents by the Warhol Museum and by Robert Indiana, and presented in the Before they were Famous exhibition, which travelled to London and New York. The story of the re-discovery of these photographs was made into an acclaimed documentary in 2010 - Full Circle: Before They Were Famous, Documentary on William John Kennedy.William John Kennedy: The Lost Archive: Photographs of Andy Warhol and Robert Indiana will be the first of William John Kennedy’s books devoted solely to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Audiokniha MP3 William Shakespeare, čte Jiří Dohnal,Zdeněk Štěpánek,Soběslav Sejk,Václav Švorc,Otomar Krejča,Emil Bolek - autor William Shakespeare, čte Otomar Krejča, Emil Bolek, Jiří Dohnal, Zdeněk Štěpánek, Soběslav Sejk a Václav Švorc Výběr z her Williama ShakespearaDivadlo, divadlo, divadlo - miniserie věnovaná divadlu a autorům s divadlem spjatým.William Shakespeare (pokřtěn 26. dubna 1564 – zemřel 23. dubna 1616)Audiokniha obsahuje výběr z her, jejichž autorem je slavný dramatik William Shakespeare

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Jak jsme se ocitli na tomto světě? Je možné se uživit jen psaním? Jak žít smysluplně a nezpronevěřit se vlastní duši? Tyto otázky si klade hlavní hrdina titulní povídky "Odvážný mladý muž na létající hrazdě", mladík, který se podobá Williamu Saroyanovi, a udává tón celé sbírce: "Jsem vypravěč a mám jen jediný příběh - člověka. Miluji život a před smrtí jsem pokorný. Jsem proti prostřednosti. Je-li někdo poctivý idiot, mohu ho milovat, nemohu však milovat nepoctivého génia. Co živ jsem se smál pravidlům a posmíval se tradicím, stylům i manýrám. Jak je možno dávat pravidla tak nádhernému vynálezu, jako je člověk?" William Saroyan se narodil roku 1908 v kalifornském Fresnu v rodině arménského původu. Když mu byly tři roky, zemřel mu otec a William byl i se sourozenci umístěn do sirotčince. Později se rodina v čele s matkou znovu spojila a dospívající William začal brzy pracovat. Když doma narazil na několik otcových povídek, rozhodl se, že se stane spisovatelem. Kritiky zaujal především humanistickou povídkou "Odvážný mladý muž na létající hrazdě", posléze se na literární scéně etabloval emotivními knihami Lidská komedie, Tracyho tygr, Tati, tobě přeskočilo, Mami, mám tě ráda či dramatem Čas tvého života. William Saroyan zemřel v roce 1981. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and William Hill Sports Book of the Year: Barbarian Days is a deeply rendered self-portrait of a lifelong surfer looking for transcendence ''that recalls early James Salter'' (Geoff Dyer, Observer)Surfing only looks like a sport. To devotees, it is something else entirely: a beautiful addiction, a mental and physical study, a passionate way of life.New Yorker writer William Finnegan first started surfing as a young boy in California and Hawaii. Barbarian Days is his immersive memoir of a life spent travelling the world chasing waves through the South Pacific, Australia, Asia, Africa and beyond. Finnegan describes the edgy yet enduring brotherhood forged among the swell of the surf; and recalling his own apprenticeship to the world''s most famous and challenging waves, he considers the intense relationship formed between man, board and water.Barbarian Days is an old-school adventure story, a social history, an extraordinary exploration of one man''s gradual mastering of an exacting and little-understood art. It is a memoir of dangerous obsession and enchantment. ''Reading this guy on the subject of waves and water is like reading Hemingway on bullfighting; William Burroughs on controlled substances; Updike on adultery. . . . a coming-of-age story, seen ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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It’s hard to prove Mom wrong when she’s found Mr. Right…Dumped by his boyfriend and stuck in an unfulfilling job, jaded NYC ghostwriter Sam Carmichael can’t be more miserable. Until the eve of his thirty-fifth birthday when his mother, Gloria, arrives with a present from the past.Years ago, exasperated by Gloria’s matchmaking, Sam promised his mother that if he wasn’t coupled up by thirty-five, he would do whatever she wanted to find a boyfriend. Sam was joking; his mother was not.Gloria swoops in creating new dating profiles, re-doing his wardrobe, and setting him up with a parade of bizarre matches. When his mom zeros in on sexy and passionate artist, Finn Montgomery, Sam intends to prove her wrong and stop her interfering for good. But when it comes to finding love, does mother really know best?Readers are falling for My Mother''s Ridiculous Rules for Dating:‘”A hug of a book” -if you’re looking for something that will make you laugh and feel good, this book is it!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘I loved the main character and seeing his relationship with his mother—and all the dates. It was witty and funny and very easy to read.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review‘This was such a funny ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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'An original and outstanding new history of the New World... Magisterial' Spectator'An extraordinarily ambitious book . . . America, Am rica reads at times as the historical equivalent of the great epic novels of Gabriel Garc a M rquez' Irish TimesTHE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, SHORTLISTED FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE, LONGLISTED FOR THE PEN AMERICA LITERARY AWARDSThe first definitive history of the Western hemisphere, a sweeping five-century narrative of North and South America that redefines our understanding of both continents - perfect for readers of How the World Made the West.The story of the United States unique sense of itself was forged facing south no less than Latin America s was indelibly stamped by the looming colossus to the north.In this stunningly original reinterpretation of the New World, Professor Greg Grandin reveals how the Americas emerged from constant, turbulent engagement with each other, shedding new light on well-known historical figures like Bartolom de las Casas, Sim n Bol var and Woodrow Wilson, as well as lesser-known actors such as the Venezuelan Francisco de Miranda, who almost lost his head in the French Revolution and conspired with Alexander Hamilton to free America from Spain.America, Am rica traverses half a millennium, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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