A really short journey through the body - bill bryson, emma young

A funny and fascinating, fully illustrated new edition for children, of the bestselling book about everything inside our body, from legendary author Bill Bryson. We spend our whole lives in one body and yet most of us have practically no idea how it works and what goes on inside it. Want to know why the skin is the biggest organ? Why our brains can see into the future? Or why your eyes are back to front? Packed full of facts, big numbers (such as the amount of microbes that make you) and small numbers (the size of those very tiny microbes) all in full-colour. This non-fiction book, packed with wonder from the globally bestselling Bill Bryson is a head-to-toe tour of the most amazing thing about you - YOUR BODY! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Number One Bestseller in both hardback and paperbackThe Sunday Times Book of the YearThe ideal gift for everybody_______'A directory of wonders.' Guardian'Jaw-dropping.' The Times'Classic, wry, gleeful Bryson...an entertaining and absolutely fact-rammed book.' The Sunday Times'It is a feat of narrative skill to bake so many facts into an entertaining and nutritious book.' Daily Telegraph_______'We spend our whole lives in one body and yet most of us have practically no idea how it works and what goes on inside it. The idea of the book is simply to try to understand the extraordinary contraption that is us.'Bill Bryson sets off to explore the human body, how it functions and its remarkable ability to heal itself. Full of extraordinary facts, astonishing stories and now fully illustrated for the first time, The Body: A Guide for Occupants is a brilliant, often very funny attempt to understand the miracle of our physical and neurological make up.A wonderful successor to A Short History of Nearly Everything, this new book is an instant classic. It will have you marvelling at the form you occupy, and celebrating the genius of your existence, time and time again. The ideal gift for readers of every age who wish to discover more about themselves.'What I learned is that we are infinitely more complex and wondrous, and often more mysterious, than I had ever suspected. There really is no story more amazing than the story of us.' Bill Bryson (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Since the ’90s, Sandro Vannini has created complete photographic reproductions that reveal murals and artifacts in unprecedented detail. Marking the centenary of Howard Carter’s first expedition and a series of international exhibitions, this comprehensive guide combines contemporary understanding of ancient Egyptian afterlife with Vannini’s super high-resolution photography to cast an enthralling light on the voyage the pharaoh was thought to make after death. Buried in the 14th century BC but unearthed by Howard Carter in 1922, the objects entombed with Tutankhamun are an invaluable window into a long-extinct belief system. Seen today, they create an intricate picture of how the ancient Egyptian people viewed the perilous journey to paradise, a utopian Egypt that could only be entered following the final judgment.When acclaimed photographer Sandro Vannini started his work in Egypt in the late ’90s, a technological revolution was about to unfold. Emerging technologies enabled him to document murals, tombs, and artifacts in unprecedented detail. Using the time-consuming and strenuous multi-shot technique, Vannini produced complete photographic reproductions that revealed colors in their original tones with vivid intensity. Through these extraordinary images, we discover the objects’ quintessential features alongside the sophisticated and cleverly hidden details.This comprehensive guide marks the centenary of Carter’s first excavations in the Valley of the Kings. These inestimable works endure through Vannini's photographs in their full, timeless splendor. From offerings and rituals to Osiris and eternal life, Vannini’s portfolio covers all facets of ancient Egyptian culture—but it is Tutankhamun’s unique legacy that dominates these images. With texts by the photographer, captions by specialist Mohamed Megahed, and chapter introductions from scholars in the field, King Tut. The Journey through the Underworld puts much-debated mysteries to rest. The learned yet accessible forewords come from distinguished Egyptologists including Salima Ikram and David P. Silverman. Insightful narratives, resplendent images, and a contemporary standpoint make this title a fitting tribute to the Boy King’s odyssey, illuminating an epoch that spanned an unimaginable 4,000 years. The photographer Sandro Vannini started his career as a photographer in 1982, and today lives and works between Italy and Egypt. Active in the latter since 1997, and with special permission to access sites forbidden to the public, he has compiled an extensive visual archive of ancient Egyptian culture. Along the way, he first pioneered techniques that enable the use of leading digital photography in the extreme temperatures in the Valley of the Kings. Vannini’s photographs are among those assisting the work of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo in the restoration of artifacts. Since 2016, he has been directing and producing television programs and documentary series in collaboration with Zahi Hawass, and is also the author of several books. TASCHEN turns 40 this year! Since we started our work as cultural archaeologists in 1980, TASCHEN has become synonymous with accessible publishing, helping bookworms around the world curate their own library of art, anthropology, and aphrodisia at an unbeatable price. In 2020, we celebrate 40 years of incredible books by staying true to our company credo. The 40 series presents new editions of some of the stars of our program—now more compact, friendly in price, and still realized with the same commitment to impeccable production. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Water. The origin of life. The stroke of luck among cosmic coincidences. The chameleon of molecules that makes all the difference. Every living entity depends on its existence. Yet in and of itself, water appears rather modest. Colorless and tasteless, it is only in its environment that water comes to life, receiving color through the reflection of the sky, and dynamism in its movement along rivers, over mountains, oceans, and plains. Photographer Rudi Sebastian has dedicated his photographic life to water in all its forms. For the last few years he has traveled the globe to capture every imaginable facet of this essential substance in all its liquid, gaseous, and solid forms. The result is an exquisite photographic book that presents an unprecedented spectrum of this miracle substance—from a pond to the endless expanse of the Pacific, from the ice of the polar regions to the salt-encrusted lakes of the great deserts. Taking stylistic inspiration from Monet and classical modernism, Sebastian’s images ripple with texture and ever-moving colors. His waterscapes are as vivid as the substance itself, a rich tribute to the planet’s life force. Accompanying texts reveal the natural history and wonders of water on earth. Where did it come from? What role has it played in the emergence of life? This photographic journey takes us all over the truly blue planet to remind us that water is never just water but a whole universe of diversity and beauty. Rudi Sebastian, born in 1960 in Rüssingen in the Rhineland-Palatinate state of Germany, dedicated himself to photography after many years primarily spent in the advertising industry. His main interest is water and landscape photography, influenced stylistically by Monet and classical modernism. He is particularly interested in the transfer of the space onto the surface, whereby what is shown often loses its point of reference and becomes an interface between the tangible and abstract. A large-format photographic book presenting water in all its diversity and beauty With fascinating texts on the natural history of water on earth. Where does it come from? What role has it played in the emergence of life? An original gift for science buffs, nature lovers, and photography enthusiasts alike (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Presenting a tour of English from its mongrel origins to its status as the world's most-spoken tongue; its apparent simplicity to its deceptive complexity; its vibrant swearing to its uncertain spelling and pronunciation, this book covers curious eccentricities that make it as maddening to learn and as flexible to use. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Funny, wise, learned and compulsive. (GQ). Bill Bryson turns away from travelling the highways and byways of middle America, so hilariously depicted in his bestselling The Lost Continent, The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid and Notes from a Big Country, for a fast, exhilarating ride along the Route 66 of American language and popular culture. In Made in America, Bryson tells the story of how American arose out of the English language, and along the way, de-mythologizes his native land - explaining how a dusty desert hamlet with neither woods nor holly became Hollywood, how the Wild West wasn't won, why Americans say 'lootenant' and 'Toosday', how they were eating junk food long before the word itself was cooked up - as well as exposing the true origins of the words G-string, blockbuster, poker and snafu. "A tremendously sassy work, full of zip, pizzazz and all those other great American qualities." (Will Self, Independent on Sunday). (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Presenting a tour of English from its mongrel origins to its status as the world's most-spoken tongue; its apparent simplicity to its deceptive complexity; its vibrant swearing to its uncertain spelling and pronunciation, this book covers curious eccentricities that make it as maddening to learn and as flexible to use. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha: Celý život trávime v jednom tele, a predsa väčšina z nás v skutočnosti netuší, ako telo funguje a čo sa v ňom odohráva. História anatómie a medicíny je plná zabudnutých hrdinov, ohromujúcich príbehov a zaujímavých faktov. Mimochodom, od okamihu, ako ste začali čítať túto vetu, vo vašom tele vznikol asi milión červených krviniek. Audiokniha Ľudské telo je naozaj fascinujúca, komplexná a prístupná. Vydajte sa s autorom na cestu do hlbín ľudského tela a zistite, ako funguje, čo sa v ňom môže pokaziť a ako skvele sa dokáže uzdraviť. Uvedomíte si, že sme oveľa zložitejší a záhadnejší, než ste si mysleli. Audiokniha je napísaná z pohľadu erudovaného a inteligentného laika, ktorý venoval veľa času štúdiu rozličných zdrojov informácií a jednotlivé aspekty ľudského tela ho úprimne fascinovali. Téma bola preňho nová, vo svojej kariére sa totiž venoval najmä cestopisom a dejinám vedy. Dielo poteší najmä čitateľov, ktorí hľadajú zaujímavosti o ľudskom tele a o chorobách. Nenájdete v ňom systematický prehľad ľudského tela, chorôb, diagnostiky či liečby. Práve tento aspekt mu vyčítali niektorí kritici a čitatelia. Bill Bryson však evidentne postupoval podľa kľúča, ktorý si stanovil – informácie museli byť zaujímavé, neošúchané a k veci. Ďalším pútavým aspektom je autorov dôvtip, nadhľad, zmysel pre humor a pokora, s ktorou nepriamo upozorňuje, že o ľudskom tele a jeho fungovaní ešte vieme veľmi málo. "Niet pochýb, že táto planéta patrí mikroorganizmom. Sme tu preto, lebo im neprekážame. Vôbec nás však nepotrebujú. Bez nich by sme navyše do dňa zomreli." "Nechápte ma zle. Srdce je úžasný orgán a plne si zasluhuje našu chválu a vďaku, no s emočnou pohodou nijako nesúvisí." "(Srdce) je vskutku pozoruhodný orgán. Ibaže mu vôbec nezáleží na vašom ľúbostnom živote." "Väčšina najlepšej techniky, aká existuje na Zemi, sa skrýva priamo v našom vnútri a každý ju pokladá takmer za samozrejmú." (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Bill Bryson je jedním z nejoblíbenějších spisovatelů na světě. Ve Stručné historii téměř všeho se vydává na vrcholnou cestu k nejzajímavějším a nejdůležitějším otázkám, na něž věda hledá odpovědi. Je to úžasné a zábavné dobrodružství, protože tento nenasytně zvědavý spisovatel se pokouší pochopit všechno, co se v našem světě událo od velkého třesku po zrození civilizace. Na toulkách vesmírem a časem se spolu s ním setkáváme s nádhernou galerií fascinujících i výstředních osobností. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Celý život trávíme v jednom těle, a přece většina z nás příliš netuší, jak funguje a co se v něm odehrává. Historie anatomie a medicíny je plná zapomenutých hrdinů, ohromujících příběhů a zajímavých faktů. Mimochodem, od okamžiku, kdy jste začali číst tuto větu, vyrobilo vaše tělo asi milion červených krvinek. Podobných informací je v této fascinující, komplexní, čtenářsky přístupné a důvtipně napsané knize spousta. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This celebration of the English countryside does not only focus on the rolling green landscapes and magnificent monuments that set England apart from the rest of the world. Many of the contributors bring their own special touch, presenting a refreshingly eclectic variety of personal icons, from pub signs to seaside piers, from cattle grids to canal boats, and from village cricket to nimbies. First published as a lavish colour coffeetable book, this new expanded paperback edition has double the original number of contributions from many celebrities including Bill Bryson, Michael Palin, Eric Clapton, Bryan Ferry, Sebastian Faulks, Kate Adie, Kevin Spacey, Gavin Pretor-Pinney, Richard Mabey , Simon Jenkins, John Sergeant, Benjamin Zephaniah, Joan Bakewell, Antony Beevor, Libby Purves, Jonathan Dimbleby, and many more: and a new preface by HRH Prince Charles. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A fascinating journey through Europe’s old towns, exploring why we treasure them—but also what they hide about a continent’s fraught history Historic quarters in cities and towns across the middle of Europe were devastated during the Second World War—some, like those of Warsaw and Frankfurt, had to be rebuilt almost completely. They are now centers of peace and civility that attract millions of tourists, but the stories they tell about places, peoples, and nations are selective. They are never the whole story. These old towns and their turbulent histories have been key sites in Europe’s ongoing theater of politics and war. Exploring seven old towns, from Frankfurt and Prague to Vilnius in Lithuania, the acclaimed writer Marek Kohn examines how they have been used since the Second World War to conceal political tensions and reinforce certain versions of history. Uncovering hidden stories behind these old and old-seeming façades, Kohn offers us a new understanding of the politics of European history-making—showing how our visits to old towns could promote belonging over exclusion, and empathy over indifference. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha: Neuveriteľná poznávacia jazda svetom vedy. Zem je náš jediný domov v celom vesmíre. Poznáte ju dobre? Určite ste sa o nej všeličo dozvedeli na hodinách geografie, biológie, fyziky či chémie, no jej skutočný príbeh je oveľa fascinujúcejší. Audiokniha Stručná história takmer všetkého vás zoberie na jedinečné potulky. Zo žeravého jadra planéty sa vyšplháte až na Mount Everest, od veľkého tresku prejdete až po 21. storočie. Nazriete do vnútra atómu aj za oponu nekonečného vesmíru. Za všetky poznatky, ktoré v súčasnosti máme, vďačíme géniom, odvážlivcom a pracovitým vedcom minulosti, ktorí hľadaniu pravdy obetovali roky mravčej práce. Občas im však pomohla aj šťastná náhoda. Súčasťou príbehu Zeme ste aj vy, lebo všetko, čo sa tu zatiaľ odohralo, nepochybne viedlo k vašej existencii. Bill Bryson sa opisuje ako zdráhavý cestovateľ, ale záujem o okolitý svet neudrží na uzde ani vtedy, keď zostane v bezpečí domova. Audiokniha Stručná história takmer všetkého predstavuje jeho úsilie pochopiť všetko, čo sa udialo od veľkého tresku až do nástupu civilizácie – ako sme sa z fázy, keď sme neboli vôbec ničím, dostali do prítomnosti, keď sme ľuďmi. Zaumienil si, že preštuduje predmety, ktoré väčšinu ľudí zvyčajne na smrť nudia, napríklad geológiu, chémiu a fyziku, a že sa ich pokúsi podať tak, aby ich pochopil aj človek, ktorému dovtedy ani len nenapadlo, že by ho mohla zaujať veda. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Celý život trávíme v jednom těle, a přece většina z nás příliš netuší, jak funguje a co se v něm odehrává. Historie anatomie a medicíny je plná zapomenutých hrdinů, ohromujících příběhů a zajímavých faktů. Mimochodem, od okamžiku, kdy jste začali číst tuto větu, vyrobilo vaše tělo asi milion červených krvinek. Podobných informací je v této fascinující, komplexní, čtenářsky přístupné a důvtipně napsané knize spousta. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Your expert guide to mastering the numbers behind the mysteries of modern mathematics. What with the mysteries of infinity and imaginary numbers, the power of mathematical modelling, and the logic and structures hiding behind real-life situations and digital worlds, the modern landscape of mathematics is an extraordinary place to explore. But how are you expected to navigate this enigmatic and abstract world?Short Cuts: Maths provides the map you need to start exploring seriously big ideas.Puzzling questions prompt 'short cut' answers written by experts in their field, with each one the setting-off point for instructions to help you plot your path through the mathematical maze. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Edinburgh-based cartoonist Edward Ross uses comics to illuminate the ideas behind our favourite films. In Filmish, Ross's cartoon alter-ego guides readers through the annals of cinematic history, introducing us to some of the strange and fascinating concepts at work in the movies. Each chapter focuses on a particular theme - the body, architecture, language - and explores an eclectic mix of cinematic triumphs, from A Trip to the Moon to Aliens. Sitting within the tradition of bestselling non-fiction graphic novels like Scott McCloud's Understanding Comics and the Introducing...series, Filmish tackles serious issues - sexuality, race, censorship, propaganda - with authority and wit, throwing new light on some of the greatest films ever made. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Written on the brink of World War II, Rebecca West's classic examination of the history, people, and politics of Yugoslavia illuminates a region that is still a focus of international concern. A magnificent blend of travel journal, cultural commentary, and historical insight, Black Lamb and Grey Falcon probes the troubled history of the Balkans and the uneasy relationships among its ethnic groups. The landscape and the people of Yugoslavia are brilliantly observed as West untangles the tensions that rule the country's history as well as its daily life. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Set during the \'Seven Years War\' between England and France, \'A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy\' was one of Sterne\'s last works. Seen as the epilogue to his \'Tristram Shandy\' books (later adapted for film, as \'A Cock and Bull Story´, starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon), it tells the tale of Yorick, as he travels between the two countries. While visiting Paris, Yorick is discovered to be without a passport. When he flees to Versailles in order to get one, he is mistaken for the jester in Shakespeare\'s \'Hamlet\'. Will he be able to escape imprisonment, or is the game up for our hero? A superb satire on another author\'s less-than-sentimental travelogue through the same countries.- (knihydobrovsky.cz)

An irresistible romp through the history of magic, from alchemy to unicorns, ancient witchcraft to Harry's Hogwarts – packed with unseen sketches and manuscript pages from J.K. Rowling, magical illustrations from Jim Kay and weird, wonderful and inspiring artefacts that have been magically released from the archives at the British Library. This spellbinding book takes readers on a journey through the Hogwarts curriculum, including Herbology, Defence Against the Dark Arts, Astronomy, Divination and more. Discover the truth behind making the Philosopher's Stone, create your very own potion and uncover the secret of invisible ink. Learn all about the history of mandrake roots and dragons, discover what witches really used their brooms for, pore over incredible images of actual mermaids and read about real-life potions, astronomers and alchemists. The perfect gift for aspiring witches and wizards and any Harry Potter fan. Celebrating twenty years of Harry Potter magic, and produced in association with the British Library to support their major exhibition, Harry Potter: A History of Magic. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

An exquisite collection of bespoke illustrations and captivating text, bringing to life the story and designs of Gabrielle Chanel. The elegance of the Little Black Dress. The simplicity of the Breton shirt. The luxury of the fragrance. These signatures exemplify the image of Chanel. Bringing to life the story and designs of Gabrielle Chanel, the most influential couturière in the history of fashion, Chanel in 55 Objects is an exquisite collection of bespoke illustrations and captivating text. The chic drawings depict her most iconic innovations including fashion, fragrance, jewellery and accessories, as well as the places, motifs and people that inspired her. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Tony Iommi, 352 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá - autor Tony Iommi, 352 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Paperback edition of the autobiography from iconic Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi. One of the most influential musicians of the past 4 decades, and the inventor of heavy metal, this looks at Iommi's life from his childhood in the Midlands, and the hand injury which caused him to develop his style, to his drug-fuelled life as a rock star, to the present day. Black Sabbath have sold more than 100 million albums worldwide. *Also appeared in August Buyer's Notes* (alza.cz)

Kniha - anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Kniha - 368 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

The greatest love blossoms in the darkest hour.In the heart of Nazi-occupied Europe, two people meet fleetingly in a chance encounter. One is an underground resistance fighter; the other a prisoner of war. A crumpled note passes between these two strangers and sets them on a course that will change their lives forever.The Note Through the Wire is the stunning true story of Josefine Lobnik, a resistance heroine, and Bruce Murray, an imprisoned soldier, as they discover love in the midst of a brutal war. Woven through their story of great bravery, daring escapes, betrayal, torture and retaliation is their remarkable love that survived against all odds. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Emily Carroll, 208 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Five mysterious, spine-tingling stories follow journeys into (and out of?) the eerie abyss. These chilling tales spring from the macabre imagination of acclaimed and award-winning comic creator Emily Carroll.Come take a walk in the woods and see what awaits you there... (alza.cz)

eBook: In English for the first time, with a foreword written by Zindzi Mandela, daughter of Nelson Mandela, this is a heartbreaking memoir of infertility, adoption, and fatherhood from one of Denmark’s most beloved tv personalities. One summer evening, on a blind date that is almost cancelled, Pelle Hvenegaard meets Caroline. He knows right away that this woman is the love of his life and the mother of his children. Their path to a family is not smooth. But after six years of infertility and the trials of the adoption system, they finally open the doors of their Copenhagen home to little Zoe Ukhona. Pelle’s account, told through letters to his daughter, is brutally honest, heart-wrenchingly tragic, and yet filled with warmth and good humour. It is a story of love, family, and hope. Highly recommended to those moved by Sarah Sentilles’ "Stranger Care" and "Finding Chika" by Mitch Albom. Pelle Hvenegaard first became world famous at twelve years old when he played the lead role in Bille August's Oscar-winning film "Pelle the Conqueror". A career in television and broadcast journalism followed. He has written four books on themes of adoption, love and identity. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Does language reflect the culture of a society? Is our mother-tongue a lens through which we perceive the world? Can different languages lead their speakers to different thoughts? This title states that contrary to the fashionable academic consensus of today, the answer to all these questions is - yes. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Through the Eyes of Franz Kafka: Between Image and Language traces the writer Franz Kafka's interest in modern art and visual culture. Examining Kafka's relationship to visuality, the book explores the diversity of images that surrounded Kafka in his home city of Prague-a heterogeneous and multilingual metropolis whose visual environment shaped his everyday experiences. It maps how Kafka engaged with local painting and sculpture, architecture, and monuments, and also with an array of popular visual media and phenomena from illustrated magazines and advertising to film, photography, dance, and cabaret. Kafka's attention to the modern visual culture of his era was reflected in his writings and in his interest in drawing, a practice in which he received preliminary training and which he took up in his free time during his years as a university student. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics.'It's a poor sort of memory that only works backward.'In Carroll's sequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Alice once again finds herself in a bizarre and nonsensical place when she passes through a mirror and enters a looking-glass world where nothing is quite as it seems. From her guest appearance as a pawn in a chess match to her meeting with Humpty Dumpty, Through the Looking Glass follows Alice on her curious adventure and shows Carroll's great skill at creating an imaginary world full of the fantastical and extraordinary. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: akční a závodní, Hororová adventura Through the Woods vás přenese do role matky, která ztratila svého syna a logicky se ho snaží co nejrychlejším způsobem najít. V temném lese však čeká nepěkné překvapení prakticky na každém kroku.Through the Woods je ambiciózní titul skupiny norských studentů, který se z původně školního projektu dokázal s pomocí Kickstarteru a následně i vydavatele dostat až na obrazovky našich počítačů. Ve hře jsou zachyceny pocity z výletu v lese tak, jak jsou viděny očima dětí, se všemi možnými obavami a záhadami spojenými s osamělou procházkou na takovém místě.Klíčové vlastnostiObjevte nádherné prostředí a prožij příběh inspirovaný severskou mytologií, norským uměním a přírodouPoznejte temné příběhy z minulosti i... (alza.cz)

A perennial bestseller in the wizarding world and one of the most popular books in the Hogwarts School library, Quidditch Through the Ages contains all you will ever need to know about the history, the rules – and the breaking of the rules – of the noble sport of Quidditch. Packed with fascinating facts, this definitive guide by the esteemed Quidditch writer Kennilworthy Whisp charts the game's history from its early origins in the medieval mists on Queerditch Marsh, through to the modern-day sport loved by so many wizard and Muggle families around the world. With comprehensive coverage of famous Quidditch teams, the commonest fouls, the development of racing brooms, and much more, this is a must-have sporting bible for all Harry Potter fans, Quidditch lovers and players, whether the weekend amateur or the seasoned Chudley Cannons season-ticket holder. This brand new edition of the most famous sports book in the wizarding world pairs J.K. Rowling's original text, with gorgeous jacket art by Jonny Duddle and line illustrations throughout by Tomislav Tomic. A contribution from the sale of each book will go to Comic Relief. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Obraz na plátně s realistický zobrazeným motivem ve vysoké kvalitě dostupný v různých rozměrech. Moderní obrazy pro moderní bydlení a moderní interiér. Motiv v digitální kvalitě vytištěn na kvalitním plátně, které je natažené na dřevěném rámu. Plátno natažené i po stranách rámu vytváří na stěně neopakovatelný 3D efekt. Ekologický výrobek bez zápachu. Obrazy na stěnu, které Vás prostě inspirují. (obraznastenu.cz)

Džíny z kolekce Wrangler ve střihu skinny s klasickým pasem. Model vyroben z potrhaného denimu. (answear.cz)

Džíny z kolekce Wrangler ve střihu skinny s klasickým pasem. Model vyroben ze sepraného denimu. (answear.cz)

Intriguing stories of creative endeavour, volatile relationships, excessive lifestyles and bizarre events from the world of rock, as told by Hipgnosis co-founder, creative designer, photographer and filmmaker Aubrey Powell Founded in 1968 by Aubrey “Po” Powell, Storm Thorgerson and Peter Christopherson, graphic design firm Hipgnosis gained a legendary status by transforming the look of album art through their designs for AC/DC, Black Sabbath, The Police, Genesis, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Paul McCartney, Syd Barrett, and The Who. In this lively volume, Powell presents brutally honest, entertaining and revealing insider stories from the world of rock, featuring an eclectic cast of pop stars, comedians, actors, managers, gangsters, and inspirational world figures from 1966 on. His thrilling narrative is packed with anecdotes - from the founding of Hipgnosis to surviving drugs busts, and from the creative process behind the most iconic album artworks of all time to mounting the Pink Floyd exhibition, Their Mortal Remains - and is richly illustrated with Hipgnosis artwork and Powell’s own photographs. Drama and creativity are the common threads throughout these amazing stories. With candor and insightful reflection, Powell reveals how he and Storm became an effective creative partnership despite their volatile relationship; how the final colour artwork for Led Zeppelin’s Houses Of The Holy was created; how the most iconic album cover of all time – The Dark Side Of The Moon – came about; and how the 2017 Pink Floyd retrospective became the largest and most successful music exhibition ever mounted by the Victoria and Albert Museum – despite the deeply antagonistic and dysfunctional relationship between Roger Waters and David Gilmour. Throughout, Powell exposes how the trappings of fame and glory upset the balance of everyday life, bringing creativity and destruction in equal measure. Packed with exciting insider stories and anecdotes featuring famous musicians, managers, and actors, Through the Prism is a must-have for music and pop-culture fans.With 253 illustrations (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Země interpreta: Spojené království Balení obsahuje: LP Interpret / Téma: The Rolling Stones Žánr: Rock;Pop;Blues Varianta: Through The Past, Darkly (Big Hits Vol. 2) (LP) Typ: LP deska;Album Subžánr: Pop Rock Vydavatelství: ABKCO Složení setu: 1 ks Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Dekáda interpreta: 1960 - 1969;1970 - 1979;1980 - 1989;1990 - 1999;2020 - 2029;2010 - 2019;2000 - 2009 Barva podle výrobce: Black Datum vydání: 2024-07-12 Rok vydání: 2024.0 Barva: Černá Země původu: Německo (muziker.cz)

"Sweeping and replete with alluring detail . . . [a] haunting yet ultimately optimistic examination of the human condition as found in Romania."--Alison Smale, The New York Times Book ReviewFrom the New York Times bestselling author Robert D. Kaplan, named one of the world's Top 100 Global Thinkers by Foreign Policy magazine, comes a riveting journey through one of Europe's frontier countries--and a potent examination of the forces that will determine Europe's fate in the postmodern age.Robert Kaplan first visited Romania in the 1970s, when he was a young journalist and the country was a bleak Communist backwater. It was one of the darkest corners of Europe, but few Westerners were paying attention. What ensued was a lifelong obsession with a critical, often overlooked country--a country that, today, is key to understanding the current threat that Russia poses to Europe. In Europe's Shadow is a vivid blend of memoir, travelogue, journalism, and history, a masterly work thirty years in the making--the story of a journalist coming of age, and a country struggling to do the same. Through the lens of one country, Kaplan examines larger questions of geography, imperialism, the role of fate in international relations, the Cold War, the Holocaust, and more.Here Kaplan illuminates the fusion of the Latin West and the Greek East that created Romania, the country that gave rise to Ion Antonescu, Hitler's chief foreign accomplice during World War II, and the country that was home to the most brutal strain of Communism under Nicolae Ceaușescu. Romania past and present are rendered in cinematic prose: the ashen faces of citizens waiting in bread lines in Cold War-era Bucharest; the Bărăgan Steppe, laid bare by centuries of foreign invasion; the grim labor camps of the Black Sea Canal; the majestic Gothic church spires of Transylvania and Maramureş. Kaplan finds himself in dialogue with the great thinkers of the past, and with the Romanians of today, the philosophers, priests, and politicians--those who struggle to keep the flame of humanism alive in the era of a resurgent Russia.Upon his return to Romania in 2013 and 2014, Kaplan found the country transformed yet again--now a traveler's destination shaped by Western tastes, yet still emerging from the long shadows of Hitler and Stalin. In Europe's Shadow is the story of an ideological and geographic frontier--and the book you must read in order to truly understand the crisis Europe faces, from Russia and from within. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hudební CD - Reedice debutového alba hardrockových „Leppárdů” z roku 1980. Reedice debutového alba hardrockových „Leppárdů” z roku 1980. Seznam stop „Rock Brigade” / „Hello America” / „Sorrow Is a Woman” / „It Could Be You” / „Satellite” / „When the Walls Came Tumbling Down” / „Wasted” / „Rocks Off” / „It Don't Matter” / „Answer to the Master” / „Overture” (alza.cz)

eBook: ‘Through the Wheat’ (1923) is a novel by the American journalist, scriptwriter, and novelist Thomas Alexander Boyd (1898–1935). Influenced by his own experiences on the battlefields of France in the First World War, this story follows William Hicks, a rifleman in the U.S. Marine Corps, through his first experience of combat. After enlisting, William Hicks is eager to see combat but as friends die and the reality of war hits home, he must find the strength to survive. Culminating at the Battle of Belleau Wood, this harrowing, evocative tale of the horrors of war is an action-packed, gripping tale about bravery and the futility of war, perfect for lovers of war fiction. Thomas Alexander Boyd (1898–1935) was an American journalist, scriptwriter, and novelist. A member of the U.S. Marine Corps, Boyd saw service during World War One and his harrowing experiences influenced many of his works. He is best known for the novels ´Through the Wheat´ (1923), ‘The Dark Cloud’ (1924), and a book of short stories, ‘Point of Honor’ (1925). (knihydobrovsky.cz)

LP vinyl - Reedice debutového alba hardrockových "Leppárdů" z roku 1980. Reedice debutového alba hardrockových "Leppárdů" z roku 1980. Obsah: LP - A "Rock Brigade" "Hello America" "Sorrow Is a Woman" "It Could Be You" "Satellite" "When the Walls Came Tumbling Down" "Rocks Off" "It Don't Matter" "Answer to the Master" "Overture" (alza.cz)

Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: akční a simulátor, Hororová adventura Through the Woods vás přenese do role matky, která ztratila svého syna a logicky se ho snaží co nejrychlejším způsobem najít. V temném lese však čeká nepěkné překvapení prakticky na každém kroku.Through the Woods je ambiciózní titul skupiny norských studentů, který se z původně školního projektu dokázal s pomocí Kickstarteru a následně i vydavatele dostat až na obrazovky našich počítačů. Ve hře jsou zachyceny pocity z výletu v lese tak, jak jsou viděny očima dětí, se všemi možnými obavami a záhadami spojenými s osamělou procházkou na takovém místě.Klíčové vlastnostiDigitální sběratelská edice hry Through the Woods kromě samotné hry obsahuje také artbook a soundtrackObjevte nádherné prostředí a prožij... (alza.cz)

Vydavatelství: Swan Song Typ: LP deska;Album;Remastered;Nové vydání Země interpreta: Spojené království Složení setu: 1 ks Datum vydání: 2015-07-30 Barva podle výrobce: Black Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Subžánr: Arena Rock;Blues Rock;Heavy Metal;Pop Rock;Hard Rock Dekáda interpreta: 1970 - 1979;1960 - 1969;1980 - 1989 Žánr: Blues;Hard Rock;Rock;Folk Barva: Černá Rok vydání: 2015.0 Rok nahrávky: 1979.0 Hmotnost: 180 g Varianta: In Through The Out Door (Vinyl LP) Balení obsahuje: LP Interpret / Téma: Led Zeppelin Země původu: Evropská unie (muziker.cz)

Typ: Album;LP deska Žánr: Blues;Rock;Pop Dekáda interpreta: 1970 - 1979;2010 - 2019;2020 - 2029;1960 - 1969;2000 - 2009;1980 - 1989;1990 - 1999 Datum vydání: 2024-07-12 Rok vydání: 2024.0 Vydavatelství: ABKCO Země původu: Německo Barva: Černá Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Složení setu: 1 ks Barva podle výrobce: Black Subžánr: Pop Rock Varianta: Through The Past, Darkly (Big Hits Vol 2) (180g) (LP) Interpret / Téma: The Rolling Stones Země interpreta: Spojené království Balení obsahuje: LP (muziker.cz)

Kniha - autor Guy Deutscher, 310 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná A provocative exploration of how the cultures we live in affect the languages we speak and how we think of the world around us. Asks the questions 'Does language reflect the culture of a society, is a mother-tongue a lens through which a world is perceived, and can different languages lead their speakers to different thoughts?' (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Bassem Youssef, 286 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Lewis Carroll, 336 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Lewis Carroll’s beloved classic stories are reimagined in this deluxe illustrated gift edition from the award-winning design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise, MinaLima—designed with stunning full color artwork and several interactive features. Originally published in 1865, Lewis Carroll’s exquisite Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass have remained revered classics for generations. The story of Alice, an inquisitive heroine who falls through a rabbit hole and into a whimsical world, has captured the hearts of readers of all ages. Perhaps the most popular female character in English literature, Alice is accompanied on her journey of trials and tribulations by the frantic White Rabbit, the demented and terrifying Queen of Hearts, the intriguing Mad Hatter, and many other eccentric characters. Lewis Carroll’s beloved companion stories... (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Thich Nhat Hanh, 164 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná A powerful and practical guide to overcoming our debilitating uncertainties and personal terrors by Vietnamese Buddhist Zen Master, poet, scholar, peace activist, and one of the foremost spiritual leaders in the world - Thich Nhat Hanh. Fear has countless faces: from the fear of failure to worries about everyday life, from financial or environmental uncertainties to the universal despair we all experience when faced by the loss of a friend or loved one. Even when surrounded by all the conditions for happiness, life can feel incomplete when fear keeps us focused on the past and worried about the future. While we all experience fear, it is possible to learn how to avoid having our lives shaped and driven by it. In these pages, Thich Nhat Hanh, a gifted teacher who was once nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Martin Luther King Jr., explores the origins of our fears, illuminating... (alza.cz)

Předkládaný katalog Arménské knižní umění v průběhu staletí ? "Ti, kdo pili z toků Ducha" vychází při příležitosti stejnojmenné výstavy, která se uskuteční v Národní knihovně České republiky od 11. do 25. října 2016. Kniha obsahuje fotografie a popisky (ve třech jazycích ? angličtině, arménštině a češtině) sedmdesáti pěti manuskriptů a tisků, které vybral a okomentoval Haig Utidjian. Důraz je kladen na rané tisky, mj. vynikající editiones principes arménské Bible, Hymnáře a jiných liturgických knih. Zvláštního prostoru se dostalo dílům sv. Řehoře z Nareku a arménské církevní hudbě. Autor se zaměřil na představení typických rysů této tvorby, jež spočívá v jednotném propojování nejlepších dobových trendů evropské knižní ilustrace s prvky arménské tradice rukopisných iluminací. Publikace rovněž obsahuje významné příspěvky na témata přítomná na výstavě ? věnuje se také arménsko-českým literárním vztahům či genocidě Arménů v Osmanské říši během 1. světové války. Katalog má povahu vědeckého pojednání, může však sloužit též jako příruční kniha pro všechny milovníky krásných tisků či jako půvabný a nádherně ilustrovaný úvod do arménské kultury a spirituality. The present volume, published in connection with the Exhibition held in Prague's Klementinum "The Art of the Armenian Book through the Ages: ‘They who imbibed the effusions of the Spirit'” in 2016, includes photographs and descriptions in English, Armenian and Czech of seventy-five publications and manuscripts selected and presented by Haig Utidjian. There is an emphasis on early and rare publications, such as the magnificent editiones principes of the Armenian Bible, Hymnal and other liturgical volumes. The works of St. Gregory Narek and Armenian sacred music are particularly well covered. The author aims to present a most distinctive tradition ? one which succeeded in achieving a seamless combination of the best of contemporaneous European book illustration with elements of Armenian manuscript illumination; this may, in turn, serve as a metaphor for wider interactions in music and in spirituality, where too the Armenian tradition was enriched without losing its unique character. The volume includes substantial essays on a variety of related subjects, placing the exhibits in context, and also discussing Czech-Armenian literary interactions. The volume may be recommended as a handbook for researchers as well as a coffee-table volume for book lovers from all backgrounds ? not least those seeking an attractive and beautifully illustrated introduction to Armenian culture and spirituality. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: First published in 1907, ‘Through the Magic Door’ is an essay by the ‘Sherlock Holmes’ author on the joy of literature and reading. In it, he enthuses about his favourite books and authors which include Sir Walter Scott, Samuel Pepys, and Edgar Allen Poe. Doyle describes how he often used to have to choose between lunch and a new book during his student days and gives his thoughts and advice to readers. A fascinating piece of writing from the British author. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Lewis Carroll, 246 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná And "Through The Looking Glass". (alza.cz)