Ancient rome in fifty monuments - paul roberts

A sweeping new history of the city of Rome, told through its emperors and the monuments they built to make their mark on one of the great capitals of the classical world. ‘What is worse than Nero? What is better than Nero’s Baths?’ – so wrote the poet Martial in the first century AD, demonstrating the power that buildings have on public consciousness. In ancient Rome, who built a monument and why mattered as much as its physical structure. Over centuries and under many different emperors, a small village in Italy was transformed into the crowning glory of an empire. Seeking out the personalities behind the great building projects is key to understanding them. With this firmly in mind, Paul Roberts takes the reader on a tour of ancient Rome, vividly evoking the sights and sounds of the city: from the roar of the crowds at the Circus Maximus and the Colosseum, to the dazzling gleam of the marble- and mosaic-covered baths of Caracalla and Diocletian. He tells this story emperor by emperor, drawing out the political, social and cultural backdrop to the monuments and ultimately the very human motivations that gave rise to their construction – and destruction. These fascinating buildings are further brought to life with reconstructions that show how the ancients themselves would have experienced them. When and why were these monuments built? What did they add to the lives of the people who used them? What impact did they have on the shape of the city? Roberts expertly weaves together the latest archaeological research with social and cultural history, to tell the story of the Eternal City, always in some way rising, falling and being rebuilt. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Víno - bílé, polosuché, Cuvée, oblast Morava, vinařství Dog in Dock, Česká republika, ročník 2019, objem 0,75 l, obsah alkoholu 12 %. Zboží určené pro osoby starší 18 let. Přepočet Rádi byste si pochutnali na mimořádném bílém vínu? Pak si zajisté oblíbíte bílé víno Dog in Dock z odrůdy Cuvée. Řadíme ho mezi polosuchá vína, které je zlatou střední cestou mezi velmi sladkým a suchým vínem. Česká republika je výrobní zemí tohoto produktu. V balení se nachází 0,75 l vína Dog in Dock. Nabízené víno Dog in Dock obsahuje 12 % alkoholu. Zásadní přednosti vína DOG IN DOCK Cuvée Fifty Fifty 2019 0,75l Bílé víno Dog in Dock perfektní pro oslavy i zvláštní příležitosti Svým obsahem cukru se označuje jako polosuché Vyrobeno z odrůdy Cuvée Víno zhotoveno ve vinařství Dog in Dock Obsah alkoholu činí 12 % Chuť doplňuje vůně ovocná Ročník 2019 Jeho produkcí se pyšní Česká republika Oblast Morava Obsahuje oxid siřičitý (alza.cz)

A brilliantly fun search-and-find puzzle book for children from 6+, developed in consultation with the British Museum.Tom's not only lost in time, he's lost his cat, too! Can you find Tom and his naughty cat, Digby, across the pages? Packed with detailed artwork, fascinating ancient Roman facts and over 100 other things to find - from a sacrificial cow to an escaping gladiator - lose yourself in ancient Rome with this brilliantly interactive book!The perfect book for fans of Where's Wally!Filled with stylish artwork by award-winning illustrator Fatti Burke. Now in paperback!Have you read Tom's other adventures? Find Tom in Time: Ancient Egypt, Ming Dynasty China and Ancient Greece (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A landmark study of ancient Greek and Roman cults, from the nocturnal mysteries at Eleusis to the cults of Dionysus and Mithras. Mystery cults are one of the most intriguing areas of Greek and Roman religion. In the nocturnal mysteries at Eleusis, participants dramatically re-enacted the story of Demeter's loss and recovery of her daughter Persephone; in Bacchic cult, bands of women ran wild in the Greek countryside to honour Dionysus; in the mysteries of Mithras, men came to understand the nature of the universe and their place within it through frightening initiation ceremonies and astrological teachings. These cults were an important part of life in the ancient Mediterranean world, but their actual practices were shrouded in secrecy, and much of what they were about has remained unclear until now. This is the first book to describe and explain all the major mystery cults of the ancient world, cult by cult, reconstructing the rituals and exploring their origins. It makes plentiful use of artistic and archaeological evidence, as well as ancient literature and epigraphy. Greek painted pottery, Roman frescoes, inscribed gold tablets from Greek and South Italian tombs and the excavated sites of ancient religious sanctuaries all contribute to our understanding of ancient mystery cults. Making use of the most recent work on these cults, the book is also informed by crucial current work on the anthropology and cognitive science of religion. Not only is this clearly written book a significant contribution to the study of these cults, but it is also accessible to a general readership. More than any other book on ancient religion, it allows the reader to understand what it was like to participate in these life-transforming religious events. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

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eBook:,V tomto díle, které psal dlouho před ukrajinskou krizí, se Paul Craig Roberts věnuje popularizaci ekonomie a především kritice omylů spjatých s libertariánským pohledem na svět a ekonomiku, a také pečlivému rozlišování, komu politika tohoto směru pomáhá a koho poškozuje. Rozebírá samozřejmě příčiny poslední krize. Čtenář se může seznámit se zdrcujícími dopady offshoringu na americké hospodářství, zejména v podobě úbytku pracovních míst a nezaměstnanosti. Poukazuje na to, že původní „americký sen“ je dnes nahrazen masívním rozšířením chudoby, závislostí na potravinových lístcích a přímo neuvěřitelnou koncentrací bohatství v rukou hrstky lidí. Roberts věnuje pozornost i Evropské unii a „řecké tragédii“. Podle jeho názoru má Řecko posloužit jako precedens, aplikovatelný nejprve na Itálii či Španělsko, a posléze na všechny státy EU. Roberts chápe řecký problém nikoliv jako problém dluhový či čistě ekonomický, ale především jako boj o zachování (nebo zrušení) suverenity členských zemí EU. Vysoce oceňuje názory Hermana Dalyho a jeho ekonomiku ustáleného stavu. Zdůrazňuje, že jedno ekonomické paradigma končí. Podle něho je načase hledat paradigma jiné, v němž přírodní bohatství přestane být „externalitou“ a lidé „pracovními náklady“, které je třeba snižovat za každou cenu. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

LP vinyl - Vinylová verze pátého studiového alba zpěvačky. Vinylová verze pátého studiového alba zpěvačky. Marina Lambrini Diamandis, známá mononymně jako Marina či pod jménem Marina and the Diamonds, je velšská zpěvačka, skladatelka a producentka řeckého původu. Její debutové studiové album, The Family Jewels z roku 2010), bylo spojnicí indie popu a progresivních hudebních žánrů. V britské hitparádě dosáhlo na pátou příčku a získalo zlatou desku. Její následná nahrávka Electra Heart (2012), která zvukově inklinovala více k electro popu, je koncepčním albem o postavě stejného jména. A v britské hitparádě dosáhlo až na první příčku. Třetí studiové album Froot (2015), které bylo inspirováno synth popem, bylo jejím třetím vstupem do britské Top 10 a současně se prosadilo v americké Top 200 Billboard Chart. Rok vydání : 2021 (5.album) Seznam stop LP Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land / Venus Fly Trap / Man's World / Purge The Poison / Highly Emotional People /... (alza.cz)

Hudební CD - Páté studiové album zpěvačky. Marina Lambrini Diamandis, známá mononymně jako Marina či pod jménem Marina and the Diamonds, je velšská zpěvačka, skladatelka a producentka řeckého původu. Páté studiové album zpěvačky. Marina Lambrini Diamandis, známá mononymně jako Marina či pod jménem Marina and the Diamonds, je velšská zpěvačka, skladatelka a producentka řeckého původu. Její debutové studiové album, The Family Jewels z roku 2010), bylo spojnicí indie popu a progresivních hudebních žánrů. V britské hitparádě dosáhlo na pátou příčku a získalo zlatou desku. Její následná nahrávka Electra Heart (2012), která zvukově inklinovala více k electro popu, je koncepčním albem o postavě stejného jména. A v britské hitparádě dosáhlo až na první příčku. Třetí studiové album Froot (2015), které bylo inspirováno synth popem, bylo jejím třetím vstupem do britské Top 10 a současně se prosadilo v americké Top 200 Billboard Chart. Rok vydání : 2021 (5.album) Seznam... (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Pouline Reage; F. L. Fowler, 160 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá - autor Pouline Reage; F. L. Fowler, 160 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Fifty chicken recipes, each more seductive than the last, in a book that makes every dinner a turn-on. Here are the adventures of Miss Chicken; a young free-range, from raw innocence to golden brown ecstasy, in this spoof-in-a-cookbook that simmers in the afterglow of E.L. James' sensational trilogy. (alza.cz)

Noty na lesní roh Publikace Ancient Masters obsahuje 29 známých skladeb klasické hudby (období baroka, klasicismu a ranného romantismu) od hudebních velikánů jako Bach, Haydn, Vivaldi, Mozart, Schubert a dalších v úpravách pro sólový lesní roh s doprovodem aranžovaným pro klavír/varhany. Seznam autorů a skladeb: • Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750): Arie / Aria (Seht was die Liebe tut), Bist Du bei mir / Be Thou With Me, Marche, Musette • Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713): Gavotta, Sarabande • Michel Corrette (1707 - 1795): Fanfare • Georg Friedrich Händel (1685 - 1759): Air, Gavotta, Impertinence, Ombra mai fu • Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714 - 1787): Ballo • Joseph Haydn (1732 - 1809): Andantino • Michael Haydn (1737 - 1806): Marsch / March • Leopold Mozart (1719 - 1787): Bourée • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791): Ave verum corpus • Johann Pachelbel (1653 - 1706): Sarabande • Alessandro Scarlatti (1660 - 1725): Arie / Aria (No, no, non ? possibile) • Franz Schubert (1797 - 1828): Ave Maria, Litanei / Litany, Marie • Georg Philipp Telemann (1681 - 1767): Dolce, Passepied, Rigaudon, Rondeau, Suite, Viste • Antonio Vivaldi (1678 - 1741): Largo (kytary.cz)

Noty na trubku Publikace Ancient Masters obsahuje 29 známých skladeb klasické hudby (období baroka, klasicismu a ranného romantismu) od hudebních velikánů jako Bach, Haydn, Vivaldi, Mozart, Schubert a dalších v úpravách pro sólovou trubku s doprovodem aranžovaným pro klavír/varhany. Seznam autorů a skladeb: • Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750): Arie / Aria (Seht was die Liebe tut), Bist Du bei mir / Be Thou With Me, Marche, Musette • Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713): Gavotta, Sarabande • Michel Corrette (1707 - 1795): Fanfare • Georg Friedrich Händel (1685 - 1759): Air, Gavotta, Impertinence, Ombra mai fu • Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714 - 1787): Ballo • Joseph Haydn (1732 - 1809): Andantino • Michael Haydn (1737 - 1806): Marsch / March • Leopold Mozart (1719 - 1787): Bourée • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791): Ave verum corpus • Johann Pachelbel (1653 - 1706): Sarabande • Alessandro Scarlatti (1660 - 1725): Arie / Aria (No, no, non ? possibile) • Franz Schubert (1797 - 1828): Ave Maria, Litanei / Litany, Marie • Georg Philipp Telemann (1681 - 1767): Dolce, Passepied, Rigaudon, Rondeau, Suite, Viste • Antonio Vivaldi (1678 - 1741): Largo (kytary.cz)

Noty pro klarinet Publikace Ancient Masters obsahuje 29 známých skladeb klasické hudby (období baroka, klasicismu a ranného romantismu) od hudebních velikánů jako Bach, Haydn, Vivaldi, Mozart, Schubert a dalších v úpravách pro sólový Bb klarinet s doprovodem aranžovaným pro klavír/varhany. Seznam autorů a skladeb: • Johann Sebastian Bach (1685 - 1750): Arie / Aria (Seht was die Liebe tut), Bist Du bei mir / Be Thou With Me, Marche, Musette • Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713): Gavotta, Sarabande • Michel Corrette (1707 - 1795): Fanfare • Georg Friedrich Händel (1685 - 1759): Air, Gavotta, Impertinence, Ombra mai fu • Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714 - 1787): Ballo • Joseph Haydn (1732 - 1809): Andantino • Michael Haydn (1737 - 1806): Marsch / March • Leopold Mozart (1719 - 1787): Bourée • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791): Ave verum corpus • Johann Pachelbel (1653 - 1706): Sarabande • Alessandro Scarlatti (1660 - 1725): Arie / Aria (No, no, non ? possibile) • Franz Schubert (1797 - 1828): Ave Maria, Litanei / Litany, Marie • Georg Philipp Telemann (1681 - 1767): Dolce, Passepied, Rigaudon, Rondeau, Suite, Viste • Antonio Vivaldi (1678 - 1741): Largo (kytary.cz)

Tato kniha se pokouší o kritickou interpretaci dějin Izraele. Nejde o interpretaci harmonizující, která by přijímala jako fakt obraz předkládaný texty, ani o výklad podporující biblické zprávy archeologickými a epigrafickými daty. Místo toho nabízí čtenáři celou škálu možností, jak rozumět biblickým vyprávěním na historické a teologické úrovni. Opírá se o nejnovější objevy z izraelských vykopávek a předkládá nové hypotézy a rekonstrukce založené na interdisciplinárním dialogu mezi biblistikou, archeologií a historií. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A brilliantly fun search-and-find puzzle book for children from 6+, developed in consultation with the British Museum.Tom's not only lost in time, he's lost his cat, too! Can you find Tom and his naughty cat, Digby, across the pages? Packed with detailed artwork, fascinating ancient Greek facts and over 100 other things to find - from a philosopher giving a speech to an athlete who has dropped their javelin - lose yourself in ancient Greece with this brilliantly interactive book!The perfect book for fans of Where's Wally!Filled with stylish artwork by award-winning illustrator Fatti Burke.Now in paperback!Have you read Tom's other adventures? Find Tom in Time: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome and Ming Dynasty China (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A brilliantly fun search-and-find puzzle book for children from 6+, developed in consultation with the British Museum!Tom's not only lost in time, he's lost his cat, too! Can you find Tom and his naughty cat, Digby, on every page? Packed with detailed artwork, fascinating ancient Egyptian facts and over 100 other things to find - from a sphinx missing a paw to a child dressed up as a mummy - lose yourself in ancient Egypt with this brilliantly interactive book!The perfect book for fans of Where's Wally!Filled with stylish artwork by award-winning illustrator Fatti Burke. Now in paperback!Have you read Tom's other adventures? Find Tom in Time: Ancient Rome, Ming Dynasty China and Ancient Greece (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Bestselling author Philip Matyszak explores how the Greeks and Romans used magic, who performed it – and why. Magic was everywhere in the ancient world. The supernatural abounded, turning flowers into fruit and caterpillars into butterflies. Magic packed a cloud of water vapour with energy enough to destroy a house with one well-aimed thunderbolt. It was everyday magic, but it was still magical. Philip Matyszak takes readers into that world. He shows us how to make a love potion or cast a curse, how to talk to the dead and how to identify and protect oneself from evil spirits. He takes us to a world where gods, like humans, were creatures of space and time; where people could not just talk to spirits and deities, but could even themselves become divine; and where divine beings could fall from – or be promoted to – full godhood. Ancient Magic offers us a new way of understanding the role of magic, looking at its history in all of its classical forms. Drawing on a wide array of sources, from Greek dramas to curse tablets, lavishly illustrated throughout, and packed with information, surprises, lore and learning, this book offers an engaging and accessible way into the supernatural for all. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

DVD film Fifty Fifty [1992]. Český dabing. České titulky. Dolby Digital. Klasická akční podívaná ze začátku 90. let, která dodnes neztratila nic na své dynamice a zábavnosti. (dvd-premiery.cz)

For more than a millennium, Polynesians have occupied the remotest islands in the Pacific Ocean, a vast triangle stretching from Hawaii to New Zealand to Easter Island. Until the arrival of European explorers they were the only people to have ever lived there. Both the most closely related and the most widely dispersed people in the world before the era of mass migration, Polynesians can trace their roots to a group of epic voyagers who ventured out into the unknown in one of the greatest adventures in human history.How did the earliest Polynesians find and colonise these far-flung islands? How did a people without writing or metal tools conquer the largest ocean in the world? This conundrum, which came to be known as the Problem of Polynesian Origins, emerged in the eighteenth century as one of the great geographical mysteries of mankind.For Christina Thompson, this mystery is personal: her Maori husband and their sons descend directly from these ancient navigators. In Sea People, Thompson explores the fascinating story of these ancestors, as well as those of the many sailors, linguists, archaeologists, folklorists, biologists and geographers who have puzzled over this history for three hundred years. A masterful mix of history, geography, anthropology, and the science of navigation, Sea People is a vivid tour of one of the most captivating regions in the world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Dekáda interpreta: 1950 - 1959;1960 - 1969;2000 - 2009;1970 - 1979;1980 - 1989;1990 - 1999 Barva: Černá Složení setu: 4 ks Žánr: Blues;Jazz Vydavatelství: Diggers Factory Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Typ: Kompilace;LP deska;Remastered;Číslovaná edice;Limitovaná edice Rok vydání: 2022.0 Země původu: Německo Barva podle výrobce: Black Datum vydání: 2022-10-28 Země interpreta: USA Balení obsahuje: LP Subžánr: Rhythm & Blues;Soul-Jazz Interpret / Téma: Nina Simone Varianta: Jazz Monuments (4 LP) (muziker.cz)

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Esprit Fifty - Fifty Silver MB ES1L065M0065 (vivantis.cz)

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Bestselling author Philip Matyszak explores how the Greeks and Romans used magic, who performed it – and why Magic was everywhere in the ancient world. The supernatural abounded, turning flowers into fruit and caterpillars into butterflies. Magic packed a cloud of water vapour with energy enough to destroy a house with one well-aimed thunderbolt. It was everyday magic, but it was still magical. Philip Matyszak takes readers into that world. He shows us how to make a love potion or cast a curse, how to talk to the dead and how to identify and protect oneself from evil spirits. He takes us to a world where gods, like humans, were creatures of space and time; where people could not just talk to spirits and deities, but could even themselves become divine; and where divine beings could fall from – or be promoted to – full godhood. Ancient Magic offers us a new way of understanding the role of magic, looking at its history in all of its classical forms. Drawing on a wide array of sources, from Greek dramas to curse tablets, lavishly illustrated throughout, and packed with information, surprises, lore and learning, this book offers an engaging and accessible way into the supernatural for all. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Step back in time and witness how the greatest ancient cultures lived and thrived in this tour through history’s civilisations. Ancient Worlds is a tour through history's most influential civilisations between 3000 BCE and 750 CE, capturing moments that reveal the culture and technology that made them great. Children aged 7-11 will discover how deep knowledge of the Sun, sea, and stars enabled ancient seafarers to navigate the Pacific Ocean; witness the highs and lows of a thrilling chariot race in the Roman Empire's greatest hippodrome, and marvel at the military might of the Mauryan Empire and its incredible war elephants.Dive straight into this book on ancient civilisations for kids, offering: 12 impressive landscape pages capturing the daily life of different periods in time. A fascinating world tour of history, covering civilisations from Ancient Egypt to the Maya. A moment in time on each page, from battle action to a busy market, with annotations that break down each scene. From Sumer, the world's earliest civilisation, to the heyday of the Maya, the tour crosses every continent, taking in developments in urban planning, art and architecture, religion, warfare, trade, and cultural exchange. Children and parents can enjoy exploring the similarities and differences of cultures around the world today, looking at each scene as a window into the lives of the most powerful and innovative peoples in times past. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.So why stop here? If you like Ancient Worlds, then why not complete the collection? Take a peek at the earth beneath our feet with Life Underground, explore the different environments around us with Habitats of the World, and see how our ancestors lived with Life Through Time. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Pre-eminent garden designer Paul Bangay reflects on his wide-roaming professional life and the aesthetic influences that have shaped him. Paul Bangay is Australia’s most sought-after garden designer, with close to forty years’ experience. Known for his mastery of scale, balance, form and colour, Paul draws on his lifelong study of the natural and classical worlds to create gardens around the globe. This illustrated memoir explores the evolution of one of Australia’s finest design minds. A visual delight, it ranges from photos of childhood gardens and goats to hand-drawn plans for Paul’s earliest designs. Through never-before-seen materials, the story behind Paul’s vision is revealed – and we see the creative workings that come to fruition in meticulous and timeless gardens. A Life in Garden Design is a book for anyone interested in gardens, design and the evolution of a creative life. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hudební CD - Autorské album Zory Jandové a Zdenka Merty - nejlepší písně, které vznikly z jejich třicetileté spolupráce. Hudba dotýkající se různých žánrů, sjednocená výraznou interpretací - blízko k šansonu i folku. První album s písněmi Zory Jandové. Autorské album Zory Jandové a Zdenka Merty - nejlepší písně, které vznikly z jejich třicetileté spolupráce. Hudba dotýkající se různých žánrů, sjednocená výraznou interpretací - blízko k šansonu i folku. První album s písněmi Zory Jandové. Obsah: Fifty - fifty Počítání andělíčků Ztracená láska Tisíckrát Femme fatale Dětičky Titanic Lásko má Jak pláče strom SOS Modlitba (alza.cz)

Step back in time and witness how the greatest ancient cultures lived and thrived in this tour through history’s civilisations. Ancient Worlds is a tour through history's most influential civilisations between 3000 BCE and 750 CE, capturing moments that reveal the culture and technology that made them great. Children aged 7-11 will discover how deep knowledge of the Sun, sea, and stars enabled ancient seafarers to navigate the Pacific Ocean; witness the highs and lows of a thrilling chariot race in the Roman Empire's greatest hippodrome, and marvel at the military might of the Mauryan Empire and its incredible war elephants.Dive straight into this book on ancient civilisations for kids, offering: 12 impressive landscape pages capturing the daily life of different periods in time. A fascinating world tour of history, covering civilisations from Ancient Egypt to the Maya. A moment in time on each page, from battle action to a busy market, with annotations that break down each scene. From Sumer, the world's earliest civilisation, to the heyday of the Maya, the tour crosses every continent, taking in developments in urban planning, art and architecture, religion, warfare, trade, and cultural exchange. Children and parents can enjoy exploring the similarities and differences of cultures around the world today, looking at each scene as a window into the lives of the most powerful and innovative peoples in times past. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.So why stop here? If you like Ancient Worlds, then why not complete the collection? Take a peek at the earth beneath our feet with Life Underground, explore the different environments around us with Habitats of the World, and see how our ancestors lived with Life Through Time. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Mary Beard, 606 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Britain's favourite classicist lifts the lid on the Roman Empire in this major non-fiction release for 2015. Covering 1,000 years of history, and casting fresh light on the basics of Roman culture from slavery to running water, as well as exploring democracy, migration, religious controversy, social mobility and more, this is a definitive and enlightening account. Now in paperback. (alza.cz)

The fastest way to grasp the basics of genetics and evolution (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A father hunts for his daughter's killer in the gripping true story "Midnight in Peking" by Paul French -which finally solves the case. On a frozen morning in January 1937, in the dying days of colonial Peking, a body was found under the haunted watchtower. It was Pamela Werner, the teenage daughter of the city's former British consul ETC Werner. Her heart had been removed. A horrified world followed the hunt for Pamela's killer, with a Chinese-British detective team pursuing suspects including a blood-soaked rickshaw puller, the Triads, and a lascivious grammar school headmaster. But the case was soon forgotten amid the carnage of the Japanese invasion...by all but ETC Werner. With a network of private investigators and informers, he followed the trail deep into Peking's notorious Badlands and back to the gilded hotels of the colonial Quarter. Some 75 years later, deep in the Scotland Yard archives, British historian Paul French accidentally came across the lost case file prepared by ETC Werner. Unveiling an undercover sex cult, heroin addicts and disappearing brothels, the truth behind the crime can now be told - and is more disturbing than anyone could imagine. Not just the unputdownable story of a savage murder, Midnight in Peking is a sweepingly evocative account of the end of an era. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

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Martin Kemp, described by The Times as ‘the world’s leading authority on Leonardo’, relates his fifty-year relationship with the most famous artist of all time In Living with Leonardo, world-renowned Leonardo da Vinci expert Martin Kemp relates his fifty-year relationship with the work of the most famous artist of all time. Through an engaging personal narrative inter-woven with historical research, we learn of Kemp’s encounters with the vast population that surrounds Leonardo: great and lesser academics, collectors and curators, devious dealers and unctuous auctioneers, major scholars and authors, pseudo-historians and fantasists. He shares how he has grappled with swelling legions of ‘Leonardo loonies’, walked on the eggshells of vested interests in academia and museums, and fended off fusillades of non-Leonardos, sometimes more than one a week. Examining the greatest masterpieces, from the Last Supper to Salvator Mundi, through the expert’s eye, we learn first-hand of the thorny questions that surround attribution, the scientific analyses that support the experts’ interpretations, and the continuing importance of connoisseurship. Throughout, from the most scholarly interpretations to the popularity of Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code, we are reminded of Leonardo’s unique genius and wonder at how an artist from 500 years ago continues to make such compelling posthumous demands on all those who engage with him. Contents List Preface and Acknowledgements Introduction: Art History in Action Prologue: a Sketch of Leonardo 1. The Last Supper and the First Steps 2. The “Original” Last Supper 3. Looking at Lisa 4. The Stolen Madonna 5. The Beautiful Princess 6. Ugly Arguments 7. The Saviour 8. Science and Seeing 9. Codices and Computers 10. Exhibitions 11. Codes and Codswallop Martin Kemp is professor emeritus of the history of art at Oxford University (knihydobrovsky.cz)

When Paul Caruana Galizia was at work in London, his eldest brother called to say their mother Daphne had just been assassinated. That day, he returned to their native Malta and, with his two brothers and their father, began a quest to discover who was responsible for Daphne's murder and who stood to profit from ending the life of a journalist whose courage and determination threatened the powerful with the truth. Two years later, they did.A Death in Malta is more than an investigation into the life and assassination of Daphne by her son Paul. It's an examination of the globalisation of corruption and what it has done to a modern European country; it's about that country's escape from colonialism to another kind of arrogant power; it's a personal history of writing when the stakes are high and the intimidation is violent. Above all, it's a universal homage to mothers and their sons. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

"Její ulice svádí na scestí, zlo číhalo na prazích." Tak popsal pražský německý spisovatel Paul Leppin (1878-1945) své rodné město. Tento dojem se zrcadlí i v jeho patrně nejlepším díle, v tamto "pražském strašidelném románu" z roku 1914, v němž nás autor unáší do labyrintu plného temnoty a lascivnosti. Hnán ulicemi touhou po vášni a excesech, stává se hrdina Severin obětí své vlastní smyslnosti…. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

LP vinyl - Čtrnácté studiové album Paula Sinoma natočené v roce 2018 Čtrnácté studiové album Paula Sinoma natočené v roce 2018 Paul Simon je americký hudebník, zpěvák a herec. Je jedním z nejuznávanějších skladatelů populární hudby Seznam stop Side A One Man's Ceiling Is Another Man's Floor / Love / Can't Run But / How The Heart Approaches What It Yearns / Pigs, Sheep and Wolves Side B Rene and Georgette Magritte with Their Dog After the War / The Teacher / Darling Lorraine / Some Folks' Lives Roll Easy / Questions For The Angels (alza.cz)

When Darwin set out to explain the origin of species, he made no attempt to answer the deeper question: what is life?For generations, scientists have struggled to make sense of this fundamental question. Life really does look like magic: even a humble bacterium accomplishes things so dazzling that no human engineer can match it. And yet, huge advances in molecular biology over the past few decades have served only to deepen the mystery. So can life be explained by known physics and chemistry, or do we need something fundamentally new?In this penetrating and wide-ranging new analysis, world-renowned physicist and science communicator Paul Davies searches for answers in a field so new and fast-moving that it lacks a name, a domain where computing, chemistry, quantum physics and nanotechnology intersect. At the heart of these diverse fields, Davies explains, is the concept of information: a quantity with the power to unify biology with physics, transform technology and medicine, and even to illuminate the age-old question of whether we are alone in the universe.From life's murky origins to the microscopic engines that run the cells of our bodies, The Demon in the Machine is a breath-taking journey across the landscape of physics, biology, logic and computing. Weaving together cancer and consciousness, two-headed worms and bird navigation, Davies reveals how biological organisms garner and process information to conjure order out of chaos, opening a window on the secret of life itself. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Original / British English It is Lisa's first visit to London. She is going to learn English. Then she meets Michael. And suddenly her English lessons are very exciting. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Na podrobném popisu k produktu Kameninový svícen Ancient pracujeme. (vemzu.cz)

Druhý soubor divadelních her úspěšného dramatika, scenáristy a režiséra Petra Zelenky (1967). Obsahuje hry Job Interviews (2014), Elegance molekuly (2018), Beckham (2020), Da Vinci (2021) a Fifty (2022). Autorkou doslovu a bibliografie je teatroložka Lenka Jungmannová. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Mali, in North Africa, is home to the largest building made out of clay; the structure only took one year to complete. For the construction of Neuschwanstein Castle, 465 tons of marble were hefted to the Alps to the building site. The Atomium in Brussels boasts the longest escalators in Europe. The largest mosque in the world is as big as 56 football fields. The Illustrated Atlas of Architecture and Marvelous Monuments presents a world of breathtaking buildings and their incredible stories through illustrated maps and engaging factsheets. Sarah Tavernier and Alexandre Verhille have already deftly shown with Legendary Routes of the World that they are experts in showcasing the biggest and the best. Now, for The Illustrated Atlas of Architecture and Marvelous Monuments, they researched the longest bridges, tallest towers, the most impressive cultural sites, and plenty of curiosities. Exciting facts are woven together with a myriad of architectural styles; the material feats are skillfully and artfully placed upon bold maps, situating the constructions within a geographic context. Alexandre Verhille illustrates maps for a variety of international newspapers and magazines. He draws inspiration from novelists such as Jack Kerouac and Jack London and comicbook writers in the vein of Hugo Pratt. When he is not working on new maps, he plans adventures around the world and illustrates children’s and travel books. Sarah Tavernier holds a degree from the European School of Arts and Materials and works in the fields of architecture and illustration. Together with Alexandre Verhille, she crafted the pop-up book Legendary Routes of the World. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 160 stran, česky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Výpravná publikace představuje dílo jedné z nejosobitějších současných umělkyň. Sochařka a malířka Erika Bornová vychází ve své tvorbě z autobiografických námětů, avšak nechává diváky na pochybách, kde je hranice mezi skutečností, snem a fantazií. Její práce vynalézavě navazují na tradiční postupy výtvarného umění a svébytným způsobem je rozvíjejí, mnohdy však provokují jak svým obsahem, často s erotickým podtextem, tak ztvárněním, když autorka používá velmi netradiční materiály a jejich překvapivé kombinace. Monografii Eriky Bornové doprovází text historičky umění Martiny Pachmanové. (alza.cz)

Beyoncé není třeba podrobněji představovat. Tato celosvětově uznávaná zpěvačka, umělkyně a aktivistka se totiž stala kulturní ikonou. Tato inovativně pojatá a graficky nápaditá kniha zkoumá a oslavuje tvůrčího génia Beyoncé, přičemž zachycuje četné úspěchy a charakteristické rysy její hudební kariéry – od originálních kostýmů, k závratným prodejům jejích desek, impozantní hlasový rozsah až po její činnost mimo pódia koncertních hal. Autor knihy Chris Roberts vypráví příběh o proměně mladé zpěvačky z Texasu v hvězdu světové úrovně, která v dnešní době představuje mnohem víc než jen jednu z nejvýraznějších tváří popové hudby – čile se věnuje také filantropii, politice a aktivismu. I proto její hvězda v dnešní době nadále strmě stoupá. (patro.cz)

From the international bestselling author of Powerless, comes a sizzling and heart-racing new story set in the Kingdom of Ilya. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Fourth Wing. Adena and Paedyn have always been inseparable. Fate brought them together when they were young, but friendship ensured they'd always protect each other and the home they built in the slums of Loot. But now Paedyn - an Ordinary - has been selected for The Purging Trials, which means almost certain death. Now alone in Loot, Adena must fend for herself. After attempting to steal, it's a mysterious man from the market who comes to her rescue. Mak's shadowy past and secretive power set him apart from the other low-level Elites of Loot. And as the pair team up to see their loved ones before the Trials begin, the quest tests their loyalty, their love, and their lives... Follow Lauren Roberts on TikTok @Laurens1Library RETURN TO ILYA WITH THIS UNMISSABLE COMPANION TO THE #1 INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING POWERLESS TRILOGY. Praise for Powerless: 'Nothing short of epic' Rosie Talbot, bestselling author of Sixteen Souls 'A thrilling fantasy with the most delicious slow-burn romance' M.A. Kuzniar, bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood '[A] titillating debut' Publishers Weekly 'A masterpiece' Goodreads Reader Review 'Everyone needs to read it' TikTok Review 'The BEST book I've read' NetGalley Reader Review 'A sizzling slice of fantasy romance' Booksellers Review (knihydobrovsky.cz)

1588: Queen Elizabeth is felled by an assassin's bullet. Within the week, the Spanish Armada had set sail, and its victory changed the course of history.1968: England is still dominated by the Church of Rome. There are no telephones, no television, no nuclear power. As Catholicism and the Inquisition tighten their grip, rebellion is growing. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Only the extraordinary belong in the kingdom of Ilya . . . The exceptional. The Elites. The Elites have possessed powers for decades, gifted to them by the Plague, while those born Ordinary are just that, banished from the kingdom and shunned from society. No one knows this better than Paedyn Gray, an Ordinary posing as an Elite. When she unsuspectingly saves one of Ilya’s princes, Kai Azer, she’s thrown into the Purging Trials, a brutal competition to showcase her ‘Elite’ powers. If the Trials and the opponents don’t kill her, the prince she’s fighting feelings for will if he discovers what Paedyn really is . . . completely Ordinary. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Do království Ilya patří jen výjimeční lidé… Elita už po desetiletí disponuje zvláštními schopnostmi, jež jí daroval Mor. Ačkoliv ne všichni měli to štěstí, že nemoc přežili a zároveň dostali do vínku moc. A právě ti jsou doslova Obyčejní. Když je král vykáže z království, nedostatek schopností se náhle stává hrdelním zločinem. Jedním z vyděděnců je i Paedyn Grayová. Skrývá se v chudinské čtvrti, kde je život mimořádně krutý, a vydává se za Elitu, aby splynula s ostatními a vyhnula se problémům. Jenže pak zachrání mladého cizince, aniž tuší, že to je jeden z ilyjských princů, Kai Azer. Za „odměnu“ je vybrána do Očistných zkoušek, brutální soutěže, která má demonstrovat sílu Elity. Pokud ji však nezabijí protivníci, postará se o ni Kai, k němuž začíná něco cítit. Jestli totiž zjistí, že Paedyn je ve skutečnosti Obyčejná, bude to znamenat její konec. Doporučený věk 15+ (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The second heart-racing instalment in this bestselling and sizzling fantasy romance trilogy. Perfect for fans of Red Queen and The Hunger Games.The kingdom of Ilya is in turmoil... After surviving the Purging Trials, Ordinary-born Paedyn Gray has killed the King, and kickstarted a Resistance throughout the land. Now she's running from the one person she had wanted to run to.Kai Azer is now Ilya's Enforcer, loyal to his brother Kitt, the new King. He has vowed to find Paedyn and bring her to justice. Across the deadly Scorches, and deep into the hostile city of Dor, Kai pursues the one person he wishes he didn't have to.But in a city without Elites, the balance between the hunter and hunted shifts - and the battle between duty and desire is deadly. Be swept away by this bestselling, kiss-or-kill romantasy trilogy taking the world by storm. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

As a new age of space exploration dawns, Ten Short Lessons in Space Travel takes a timely look at the ten fundamental lessons in the discoveries and explorations of outer space.From the amazing technology that has enabled us to look beyond the clouds to the development of rockets and spacecraft during the twentieth century that allowed us to explore the moon and beyond to the space tourism of the twenty-first century, this is a cutting-edge, expert-led guide for curious minds.About the series: The Pocket Einstein series is a collection of essential pocket-sized guides for anyone looking to understand a little more about some of the most relevant science that affects us all in the twenty-first century. Broken down into ten simple lessons and written by leading experts in their field, discover the ten most important takeaways from those areas of science we should all know more about. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Tričko z kolekce Medicine. Model vyroben ze vzorované, elastické pleteniny. (answear.cz)

Košile z kolekce Medicine. Model vyroben ze vzorované látky. Košile má klasický límec. (answear.cz)