Birdsong in a time of silence (defekt) - lovatt steven

A lyrical celebration of birdsong, and the rekindling of a deep passion for nature.'At this time of year, blackbirds never simply fly: instead, like reluctantly retired officers, they're always "on manoeuvres", and it's easy to see from their constant agitation that for them every flower bed is a bunker, every shed a redoubt and every hedge-bottom a potential place of ambush'As the world went silent in lockdown, something else happened; for the first time, many of us started becoming more aware of the spring sounds of the birds around us. Birdsong in a Time of Silence is a lyrical, uplifting reflection on these sounds and what they mean to us.From a portrait of the blackbird - most prominent and articulate of the early spring singers - to explorations of how birds sing, the science behind their choice of song and nest-sites, and the varied meanings that people have brought to and taken from birdsong, this book ultimately shows that natural history and human history cannot be separated. It is the story of a collective reawakening brought on by the strangest of springs. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A lyrical celebration of birdsong, and the rekindling of a deep passion for nature.'At this time of year, blackbirds never simply fly: instead, like reluctantly retired officers, they're always "on manoeuvres", and it's easy to see from their constant agitation that for them every flower bed is a bunker, every shed a redoubt and every hedge-bottom a potential place of ambush'As the world went silent in lockdown, something else happened; for the first time, many of us started becoming more aware of the spring sounds of the birds around us. Birdsong in a Time of Silence is a lyrical, uplifting reflection on these sounds and what they mean to us.From a portrait of the blackbird - most prominent and articulate of the early spring singers - to explorations of how birds sing, the science behind their choice of song and nest-sites, and the varied meanings that people have brought to and taken from birdsong, this book ultimately shows that natural history and human history cannot be separated. It is the story of a collective reawakening brought on by the strangest of springs. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 640 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - 640 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Studiový projekt maďarské progrockové skupiny z roku 2017 obsahuje několik coververzí se slavnými hosty (Dieter „Maschine' Birr z Puhdys v Der Grosse Magnet, Józef Skrzek z SBB v Dziwny jest ten swiat, Petr Janda z Olympic v Jasná zpráva)... Studiový projekt maďarské progrockové skupiny z roku 2017 obsahuje několik coververzí se slavnými hosty (Dieter „Maschine' Birr z Puhdys v Der Grosse Magnet, Józef Skrzek z SBB v Dziwny jest ten swiat, Petr Janda z Olympic v Jasná zpráva) zpívaných v původním jazyce. CD obsahuje také Omega verzi skladby White Dove, kterou Scorpions kdysi nahráli jako coververzi původního hitu Omega Gyöngyhajú Lány. Druhé CD obsahuje nahrávky János Kóbor and 100 Folk Celsius - intro a 6 Omega hitů z jejich rané beatové éry (1967-70) zaranžovaných do country stylu, zpívaných v maďarštině. Tracklist: CD 1 1. Also Sprach Zarathustra 01:36 2. Tower Of Babel 03:38 3. Der Grosse Magnet 05:21 4. Ötvenhatos Lány 04:42 5. Immigrant 03:50 6. Good Morning America 03:47 7. Never Feel Shame 04:31 8. Dziwny jest ten swiat 04:40 9. Don't Think About The Fire 03:32 10. Radio Luxembourg 04:48 11. Jasná zpráva 04:10 12. Tomorrow (Levél - Poste restante) 03:54 13. Still Loving You (Dedicated to The Scorpions) 05:08 14. White Dove (Gyöngyhaiú lány) (Dedicated to The Scorpions) 04:38 CD 2 1. Once Upon A Time In Western 03:20 2. Ismertem egy lányt 03:15 3. Szeretnék visszamenni hozzád 03:15 4. Ha én szél lehetnék 02:55 5. Olyan szépen mosolygott 02:47 6. Naplemente 03:58 7. Kiabálj, énekelj! 03:04 8. Régi csibészek (Dedicated to Fonográf) 01:01 9. Once Upon A Time In The East (Dedicated to Fonográf) 01:25 (dvd-premiery.cz)

One of Cosmopolitan's Best Romance Novels EverTurns out that reading nothing but true crime isn't exactly conducive to modern dating--and one woman is going to have to learn how to give love a chance when she's used to suspecting the worst.PhD candidate Phoebe Walsh has always been obsessed with true crime. She's even analyzing the genre in her dissertation--if she can manage to finish writing it. It's hard to find the time while she spends the summer in Florida, cleaning out her childhood home, dealing with her obnoxiously good-natured younger brother, and grappling with the complicated feelings of mourning a father she hadn't had a relationship with for years.It doesn't help that she's low-key convinced that her new neighbor, Sam Dennings, is a serial killer (he may dress business casual by day, but at night he's clearly up to something). It's not long before Phoebe realizes that Sam might be something much scarier--a genuinely nice guy who can pierce her armor to reach her vulnerable heart. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Florentino Ariza has never forgotten his first love. He has waited nearly a lifetime in silence since his beloved Fermina married another man. But now her husband is dead. Finally Florentino has another chance to declare his eternal passion and win her back. Will love that has survived half a century remain unrequited? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Xiaolu Guo, 318 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Award-winning author Xiaolu Guo's extraordinary memoir is a handbook of life lessons: how to be an artist when censorship kills creativity, how to be a woman when sexual abuse is commonplace, how to love when you've never been shown how. A story of modern China, it is WILD SWANS for a new generation. (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Quentin Tarantino, 320 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Quentin Tarantino's long-awaited first work of fiction - at once hilarious, delicious, and brutal - is the always surprising, sometimes shocking new novel based on his Academy Award-winning film. RICK DALTON - Once he had his own TV series, but now Rick's a washed-up villain-of-the week drowning his sorrows in whiskey sours. Will a phone call from Rome save his fate or seal it? CLIFF BOOTH - Rick's stunt double, and the most infamous man on any movie set because he's the only one there who might have gotten away with murder . . SHARON TATE - She left Texas to chase a movie-star dream, and found it. Sharon's salad days are now spent on Cielo Drive, high in the Hollywood Hills. CHARLES MANSON - The ex-con's got a bunch of zonked-out hippies thinking he's their spiritual leader, but he'd trade it all to be a rock 'n' roll star. HOLLYWOOD 1969 - YOU SHOULDA BEEN THERE (alza.cz)

Typ: LP deska;Album;Luxusní edice Složení setu: 3 ks Žánr: Classical Barva podle výrobce: Black Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Datum vydání: 2023-09-15 Barva: Černá Subžánr: Classical;Contemporary Rok vydání: 2023.0 Varianta: In a Time Lapse (Deluxe Edition) (3 LP) Balení obsahuje: LP Interpret / Téma: Ludovico Einaudi Vydavatelství: Decca (muziker.cz)

Typ: LP deska;Barevná;Album Balení obsahuje: LP Barva: Průhledná Interpret / Téma: Ludovico Einaudi Rok vydání: 2024.0 Datum vydání: 2024-07-19 Žánr: Classical Vydavatelství: Classics & Jazz UK Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Barva podle výrobce: Clear Složení setu: 2 ks Varianta: In a Time Lapse (Reimagined) (Clear Coloured) (2 LP) Subžánr: Classical (muziker.cz)

Written by the New York Times bestselling author of The Accidental Billionaires and Bringing Down the House, this title offers insight into the lives of Russia's most famous oligarchs. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 416 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Quentin Tarantino's long-awaited first work of fiction — at once hilarious, delicious, and brutal — is the always surprising, sometimes shocking new novel based on his Academy Award- winning film.RICK DALTON - Once he had his own TV series, but now Rick's a washed-up villain-of-the week drowning his sorrows in whiskey sours. Will a phone call from Rome save his fate or seal it?CLIFF BOOTH - Rick's stunt double, and the most infamous man on any movie set because he's the only one there who might have gotten away with murder. . . .SHARON TATE - She left Texas to chase a movie-star dream, and found it. Sharon's salad days are now spent on Cielo Drive, high in the Hollywood Hills.CHARLES MANSON - The ex-con's got a bunch of zonked-out hippies thinking he's their spiritual leader, but he'd trade it all to be a rock 'n' roll star.HOLLYWOOD 1969 - YOU SHOULDA BEEN THERE (alza.cz)

The adventures of Geralt the Witcher continue in this second novel in the bestselling Witcher series that inspired the Netflix show and video games.The kings and armies are manoeuvring for position, each fearing invasion from across the river, each fearing their neighbours more. Intrigue, dissent and rebellion fester on all sides.After decades of oppression, the elves and other races are fighting each other and attacking the humans - and with growing numbers preparing for battle, the threat of all-out war looms ever greater.Against this backdrop of fear, Geralt and Yennefer must protect Ciri, the orphaned heir who is sought by all sides. For the child of prophecy has the power to change the world - if she lives to use it.Translated by David French. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Typ: Stereo;LP deska;Otevírací obal;Album;Kompilace Subžánr: Soundtrack;Folk Rock;Film Music;Movie;Classic Rock Vydavatelství: Sony Music Žánr: Soundtrack;Rock;Pop;Movie Varianta: Once Upon a Time In Hollywood OST (Gatefold Sleeve) (2 LP) Interpret / Téma: Quentin Tarantino Balení obsahuje: LP Země původu: Evropská unie Dekáda interpreta: 2010 - 2019 Rok vydání: 2019.0 Rok nahrávky: 2019.0 Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Hmotnost: 180 g Složení setu: 2 ks Datum vydání: 2019-12-20 Barva podle výrobce: Black Barva: Černá (muziker.cz)

From acclaimed author and Costa winner Hilary McKay comes The Time of Green Magic: a beautiful, spell-binding novel about new families, a magical old house and a mysterious cat . . .When Tom and Polly marry, blending their single parent families together, their children find it hard to relinquish their old lives. Max realizes his birth dad will never come home now, while Abi suddenly finds herself a middle child, expected to share far too much - especially with grubby little Louis. The family start over together, stretching their finances to the limit and renting an eerie, ivy-covered house, big enough for all of them.But when the children are alone there, strange things start to happen. Worried, Louis summons comfort from outdoors, and a startling guest arrives - is it a cat, or an owl, or something else? Abi reads alone, tumbling deep into books. Max loses his best friend and falls in love.Meanwhile, Louis' secret visitor is becoming much too real. And when Max and Abi too start to see the great spotted cat-thing that arrives in the night, it becomes a problem the three of them must find a way to solve - together. But where has the creature come from, and how will he get back? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Složení setu: 1 ks Barva: Černá Barva podle výrobce: Black Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Datum vydání: 2022-12-23 Typ: Album;LP deska Subžánr: Alternative Rock;Psychedelic Rock Rok vydání: 2022.0 Varianta: Sphere In The Heart Of Silence (LP) Žánr: Rock Vydavatelství: Record Collection Interpret / Téma: John Frusciante Balení obsahuje: LP (muziker.cz)

The second novel by the phenomenally talented author of Solitaire, Alice Oseman - the most talked-about YA writer right now.What if everything you set yourself up to be was wrong?Frances has always been a study machine with one goal, elite university. Nothing will stand in her way; not friends, not a guilty secret - not even the person she is on the inside.But when Frances meets Aled, the shy genius behind her favourite podcast, she discovers a new freedom. He unlocks the door to Real Frances and for the first time she experiences true friendship, unafraid to be herself. Then the podcast goes viral and the fragile trust between them is broken.Caught between who she was and who she longs to be, Frances' dreams come crashing down. Suffocating with guilt, she knows that she has to confront her past...She has to confess why Carys disappeared...Meanwhile at uni, Aled is alone, fighting even darker secrets.It's only by facing up to your fears that you can overcome them. And it's only by being your true self that you can find happiness.Frances is going to need every bit of courage she has.A YA coming of age read that tackles issues of identity, the pressure to succeed, diversity and freedom to choose, Radio Silence is a tour de force by the most exciting writer of her generation. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The second novel by the phenomenally talented Alice Oseman, author of Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper - now a major Netflix series. What if everything you set yourself up to be was wrong? Frances has always been a study machine with one goal, elite university. Nothing will stand in her way; not friends, not a guilty secret - not even the person she is on the inside. But when Frances meets Aled, the shy genius behind her favourite podcast, she discovers a new freedom. He unlocks the door to Real Frances and for the first time she experiences true friendship, unafraid to be herself. Then the podcast goes viral and the fragile trust between them is broken. Caught between who she was and who she longs to be, Frances' dreams come crashing down. Suffocating with guilt, she knows that she has to confront her past… She has to confess why Carys disappeared… Meanwhile at uni, Aled is alone, fighting even darker secrets. It's only by facing up to your fears that you can overcome them. And it's only by being your true self that you can find happiness. Frances is going to need every bit of courage she has. A YA coming of age read that tackles issues of identity, the pressure to succeed, diversity and freedom to choose, Radio Silence is a tour de force by the most exciting writer of her generation. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 160 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Subžánr: Soundtrack;Folk Rock;Movie;Film Music;Classic Rock Typ: LP deska;Kompilace;Barevná;Album Žánr: Soundtrack;Rock;Movie;Pop Interpret / Téma: Quentin Tarantino Barva: Oranžová Země původu: Evropská unie Varianta: Once Upon a Time In Hollywood OST (Orange Coloured Vinyl) (2 LP) Balení obsahuje: LP Barva podle výrobce: Orange Rok nahrávky: 2019.0 Dekáda interpreta: 2010 - 2019 Složení setu: 2 ks Rok vydání: 2019.0 Datum vydání: 2019-12-20 Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Hmotnost: 180 g Vydavatelství: Columbia (muziker.cz)

Quentin Tarantino's long-awaited first work of fiction - at once hilarious, delicious, and brutal - is the always surprising, sometimes shocking new novel based on his Academy Award-winning film. RICK DALTON - Once he had his own TV series, but now Rick's a washed-up villain-of-the week drowning his sorrows in whiskey sours. Will a phone call from Rome save his fate or seal it? CLIFF BOOTH - Rick's stunt double, and the most infamous man on any movie set because he's the only one there who might have gotten away with murder . . . SHARON TATE - She left Texas to chase a movie-star dream, and found it. Sharon's salad days are now spent on Cielo Drive, high in the Hollywood Hills. CHARLES MANSON - The ex-con's got a bunch of zonked-out hippies thinking he's their spiritual leader, but he'd trade it all to be a rock 'n' roll star. HOLLYWOOD 1969 - YOU SHOULDA BEEN THERE (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Victoria experiences a time slip that conjures William into her dreams. Fellow time traveller, Ruth, advises her to return the marble to Jude's home, which she does, but the pair fall out over the ongoing land dispute. What Victoria knows for sure is that she needs to learn more about William and Molly and she wastes no time in travelling through the mirror to the Victorian era, to discover more truths. Back in the present-day, Victoria visits a Scottish castle with George but again she gets more than she bargained for, as pleasure and bondage lead to an intense climax; but Victoria is left feeling unsure. When artist, Otis, lands in London, Victoria becomes aware of their physical proximity, but then there's George and Jude on her mind too. She doesn't have much time to consider her personal dilemmas with the art exhibition to focus on, but on the night itself, business meets displeasure as Jude and George clash.In the aftermath of the drama, Marielle takes Victoria on a mini-break to 900s Spain, where they meet the caliph and entertain him with a steamy sexual encounter. Victoria returns home and Otis offers some friendly advice to make a fresh start, perhaps in New York. A time-travelling trip to Russia during the revolution, plus some gossip from a New York socialite ends Victoria and George's relationship once and for all. Is Victoria's mirror now calling her to New York?"Mirror Hours" by Lady Victoria Howard is a steamy time travel romance that will thrill fans of "Outlander" and "Bridgerton". "A Change of Direction" contains episode 40-53 of Lady Victoria Howard's sexy romance series."Fun, smart and slightly rebellious, Victoria sounds like a character you can believe in and get behind, making the story all the better." Alice Broster, Bustle UKFor [anyone] who enjoys indulging in a little bit of erotica on the discrete, LVH is your new fantasy dream come true." Elizabeth Hazard, Provokr- (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor John Grisham, 516 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor John Grisham, 516 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná In this searing courtroom drama, best-selling author John Grisham probes the savage depths of racial violence... as he delivers a compelling tale of uncertain justice in a small southern town... Clanton, Mississippi. The life of a ten-year-old girl is shattered by two drunken and remorseless young man. The mostly white town reacts with shock and horror at the inhuman crime. Until her black father acquires an assault rifle -- and takes justice into his own outraged hands. For ten days, as burning crosses and the crack of sniper fire spread through the streets of Clanton, the nation sits spellbound as young defense attorney Jake Brigance struggles to save his client's life... and then his own... (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Gabriel García Márquez, 348 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

The gaudy years of the Restoration are long gone and Robert Merivel, physician and courtier to King Charles II, sets off for the French court in search of a fresh start. But royal life at the Palace of Versailles - leaves him in despair, until a chance encounter with the seductive Madame de Flamanville, allows him to dream of a different future. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'The universe is, instant by instant, recreated anew . . . The perfect moment is now. Be glad of it.'Time is a resource. Everyone knows it must be managed. You can let it move fast or slowly, but what you mustn't do is allow it to stop.On the Discworld, the History Monks have the important job of ensuring that tomorrow always comes. But the construction of the world's first truly accurate clock starts a race against, well . . . time.Monk Lu-Tze, his apprentice Lobsang Ludd and Death's granddaughter Susan must stop the clockmaker before he completes his task. Because a truly accurate clock will stop time completely.And then, there really will be no tomorrow . . .'This is the best Pratchett I've read' Sunday TelegraphThief of Time is the fifth book in the Death series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

One of Cosmopolitan's Best Romance Novels EverTurns out that reading nothing but true crime isn't exactly conducive to modern dating--and one woman is going to have to learn how to give love a chance when she's used to suspecting the worst.PhD candidate Phoebe Walsh has always been obsessed with true crime. She's even analyzing the genre in her dissertation--if she can manage to finish writing it. It's hard to find the time while she spends the summer in Florida, cleaning out her childhood home, dealing with her obnoxiously good-natured younger brother, and grappling with the complicated feelings of mourning a father she hadn't had a relationship with for years.It doesn't help that she's low-key convinced that her new neighbor, Sam Dennings, is a serial killer (he may dress business casual by day, but at night he's clearly up to something). It's not long before Phoebe realizes that Sam might be something much scarier--a genuinely nice guy who can pierce her armor to reach her vulnerable heart. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Florentino Ariza has never forgotten his first love. He has waited nearly a lifetime in silence since his beloved Fermina married another man. But now her husband is dead. Finally Florentino has another chance to declare his eternal passion and win her back. Will love that has survived half a century remain unrequited? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Action-packed SF adventure that zings along at hyperluminal speed' – Peter F. Hamilton Goodreads Choice Award for Best Science Fiction Novel To Sleep in a Sea of Stars is a masterful epic science fiction novel from the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of the Inheritance Cycle, Christopher Paolini. Kira Navárez dreamed of life on new worlds Now she’s awakened a nightmare During a routine survey mission on an uncolonized planet, Kira finds an alien relic. At first she’s delighted, but elation turns to terror when the ancient dust around her begins to move. As war erupts among the stars, Kira is launched into a galaxy-spanning odyssey of discovery and transformation. First contact isn’t at all what she imagined, and events push her to the very limits of what it means to be human. While Kira faces her own horrors, Earth and its colonies stand upon the brink of annihilation. Now, Kira might be humanity’s greatest and final hope . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Baby Art Print čtvercový je fotorámeček s odděleným prostorem pro fotografii a otisk ručičky nebo nožičky Vašeho miminka. Za pár let se pro Vás stane cenným předmětem, protože pomůže uchovat vzpomínky na krásné období stále čerstvé. Použití dle přiloženého návodu je jednoduché, rychlé a bez nepořádku. Výrobek je 100% zdravotně nezávadný pro vaše děťátko. (feedo.cz)

Hlavní výhody: umožňuje zaznamenat a uchovat vzpomínky na celý život 68 stran pro zápisky o rodině, dětství a významných životních událostech elegantní design v nebesky modré barvě s námořním pouzdrem vysoce kvalitní materiály, které zaručují trvanlivost ideální jako dárek pro milované osoby poskytuje strukturovaný formát pro snadné psaní a organizaci vzpomínek kompaktní velikost pro snadné skladování a přenášení podporuje kreativitu a osobní vyjádření Dodatečné informace: rozměry: 23,6 x 2,4 x 18,8 cm materiál: 30% bavlněná látka, 30% karton, 40% bezdřevý papír počet stran: 68 (chefshop.cz)

Hlavní výhody: umožňuje zaznamenat a uchovat vzpomínky na celý život 68 stran pro zápisky o rodině, dětství a významných životních událostech elegantní design v nebesky modré barvě s námořním pouzdrem vysoce kvalitní materiály, které zaručují trvanlivost ideální jako dárek pro milované osoby poskytuje strukturovaný formát pro snadné psaní a organizaci vzpomínek kompaktní velikost pro snadné skladování a přenášení podporuje kreativitu a osobní vyjádření Dodatečné informace: rozměry: 23,6 x 2,4 x 18,8 cm materiál: 30% bavlněná látka, 30% karton, 40% bezdřevý papír počet stran: 68 (chefshop.cz_ine)

“A funny and moving commentary on that point in a woman's life when everything seems to come into question." —Camille Perri, The New York Times "It's the superb insights and penetrating writing that make this book remarkable... An extraordinary debut." —The Guardian "Enthralling, sharply observed" —Marie Claire "Hilarious... The personal and workplace plots are woven together beautifully. Read, cringe, laugh, relate." —Lenny "In this cutting commentary on workplace toxicity and how its tendrils can strangle relationships, Winter uses humor to illuminate the state of modern work, family, and friendship." —Elle.com "Sassy, sarcastic and sleek, this is a wonderfully brash appraisal of how we live."—Colum McCann One of Elle Magazine's 19 Summer Books That Everyone Will Be Talking About One of Cosmo's Reads for July One of Refinery29's Two New Books to Read in July by Brilliant Debut Authors An irreverent and deeply moving comedy about friendship, fertility, and fighting for one’s sanity in a toxic workplace. Jen has reached her early thirties and has all but abandoned a once-promising painting career when, spurred by the 2008 economic crisis, she takes a poorly defined job at a feminist nonprofit. The foundation’s ostensible aim is to empower women, but staffers spend all their time devising acronyms for imaginary programs, ruthlessly undermining one another, and stroking the ego of their boss, the larger-than-life celebrity philanthropist Leora Infinitas. Jen’s complicity in this passive-aggressive hellscape only intensifies her feelings of inferiority compared to her two best friends—one a wealthy attorney with a picture-perfect family, the other a passionately committed artist—as does Jen’s apparent inability to have a baby, a source of existential panic that begins to affect her marriage and her already precarious status at the office. As Break in Case of Emergency unfolds, a fateful art exhibition, a surreal boondoggle adventure in Belize, and a devastating personal loss conspire to force Jen to reckon with some hard truths about herself and the people she loves most. Jessica Winter’s ferociously intelligent debut novel is a wry satire of celebrity do-goodism as well as an exploration of the difficulty of navigating friendships as they shift to accommodate marriage and family, and the unspoken tensions that can strain even the strongest bonds. From the Hardcover edition. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune, In the Lives of Puppets is a queer retelling of the Pinocchio tale, inviting you deep into the heart of a peculiar forest and on the extraordinary journey of a family assembled from spare parts.In a strange little home built into the branches of a grove of trees live three robots - fatherly inventor android Giovanni Lawson, a pleasantly sadistic nurse machine, and a small vacuum desperate for love and attention. Victor Lawson, a human, lives there too. They're a family, hidden and safe.The day Vic salvages and repairs an unfamiliar android labelled 'HAP', he learns of a shared dark past between Hap and Gio - a past spent hunting humans.When Hap unwittingly alerts robots from Gio's former life to their whereabouts, the family is no longer hidden and safe. Gio is captured and taken back to his old laboratory in the City of Electric Dreams. So together, the rest of Vic's assembled family must journey across an unforgiving and otherworldly country to rescue Gio from decommission, or worse, reprogramming.Along the way to save Gio, amid conflicted feelings of betrayal and affection for Hap, Vic must decide for himself: can he accept love with strings attached?Inspired by Carlo Collodi's The Adventures of Pinocchio, In the Lives of Puppets is a masterful standalone fantasy adventure from the author who brought you The House in the Cerulean Sea and Under the Whispering Door. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Fóliový balón - Disney Popelka Once Upon A Time Fóliové balóny jsou jedinečným, estetickým doplňkem každé party či společenské události. Připravte balonovou výzdobu v den narozenin Vaší ratolesti a vykouzlíte nezapomenutelný den pro oslavence i hosty. vhodný k nafouknutí vzduchem i heliem obsah: 1 ks rozměr: 45 cm (heliumking.cz)

Hlavní výhody: speciálně navržena pro zaznamenání prvního roku života dítěte obsahuje 64 stran pro zápisky o těhotenství, narození a prvních krůčcích estetický design v béžové a žluté barevné kombinaci pevná obálka pro dlouhodobou ochranu vzpomínek vhodná jako dárek pro nové rodiče Dodatečné informace: rozměry: 23,6 x 2,4 x 18,8 cm materiály: 30% bavlněná látka, 30% karton, 40% bezdřevý papír počet stran: 64 (chefshop.cz)

Hlavní výhody: speciálně navržena pro zaznamenání prvního roku života dítěte obsahuje 64 stran pro zápisky o těhotenství, narození a prvních krůčcích estetický design v béžové a žluté barevné kombinaci pevná obálka pro dlouhodobou ochranu vzpomínek vhodná jako dárek pro nové rodiče Dodatečné informace: rozměry: 23,6 x 2,4 x 18,8 cm materiály: 30% bavlněná látka, 30% karton, 40% bezdřevý papír počet stran: 64 (chefshop.cz_ine)

A dazzling tale of cultural identity and displacement, this is the story of a man's escape from his native Zanzibar to England to build a new life By the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature 2021** He thinks, as he escapes from Zanzibar, that he will probably never return, and yet the dream of studying in England matters above that. Things do not happen quite as he imagined - the school where he teaches is cramped and violent, he forgets how it feels to belong. But there is Emma, beautiful, rebellious Emma, who turns away from her white, middle-class roots to offer him love and bear him a child. And in return he spins stories of his home and keeps her a secret from his family. Twenty years later, when the barriers at last come down in Zanzibar, he is able and compelled to go back. What he discovers there, in a story potent with truth, will change the entire vision of his life. Review I don't think I've ever read a novel that is so convincingly and hauntingly sad about the loss of home, the impossible longing to belong -- Michele Roberts-Independent on Sunday Abdulrazak Gurnah's fifth novel, Admiring Silence, is his best to date . There is a wonderful sardonic eloquence to this unnamed narrator's voice, and the playful humour and lack of self-pity which characterises his narrative is totally convincing- Financial Times Through a twisting, many-layered narrative, Admiring Silence explores themes of race and betrayal with bitterly satirical insight-Sunday Times 'There is a wonderful sardonic eloquence to this unnamed narrator's voice' Financial Times 'I don't think I've ever read a novel that is so convincingly and hauntingly sad about the loss of home' Independent on Sunday (knihydobrovsky.cz)

"In Search of Lost Time" is one of the greatest, most entertaining reading experiences in any language. This book is an English translation of the French original. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A new theory of the universe, twenty years in the making, by Stephen Hawking and his close collaborator Thomas Hertog.Perhaps the biggest question Stephen Hawking tried to answer in his extraordinary life was how the universe could have created conditions so perfectly hospitable to life.Pondering this mystery led Hawking to study the big bang origin of the universe, but his early work ran into a crisis when the maths predicted many big bangs producing a multiverse - countless different universes, most of which were far too bizarre to harbour life.Holed up in the theoretical physics department at Cambridge, Stephen Hawking and his friend and collaborator Thomas Hertog worked shoulder to shoulder for twenty years on a new quantum theory of the cosmos. As their discoveries took them deeper into the big bang, they were startled to find a deeper level of evolution in which the physical laws themselves transform and simplify until particles, forces, and even time itself fades away. Once upon a time, perhaps, there was no time. This led them to a revolutionary idea: the laws of physics are not set in stone but are born and co-evolve as the universe they govern takes shape.On the Origin of Time takes the reader on a quest to understand questions bigger than our universe, peering into the extreme quantum physics of black holes and the big bang and drawing on the latest developments in string theory. As Hawking's final days drew near, the two collaborators published a final theory proposing their radical new Darwinian perspective on the origins of our universe.Hertog offers a striking new vision that ties together, more deeply than ever, the nature of the universe's birth with our existence. Their theory profoundly transforms the way we think about our place in the order of the cosmos and may ultimately prove Hawking's biggest legacy. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Discover the comic that inspired the Netflix Original zombie series Kingdom!Years of war and famine and have plunged Joseon into chaos. The young Prince Yi Moon, having lost all his bodyguards to an assassination attempt, has no choice but to turn to the mountain bandit Jae-ha for help. But as the unlikely pair race to find safety in a world gone mad, it becomes horrifyingly clear that humans aren't the only thing they must fear!In a bonus story, a secluded island becomes a private battlefield as the notorious Japanese criminal Juu and the infamous Korean felon Han face off against each other. But they aren't the only ones on the island... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

V posledním desetiletí špičkoví manažeři jako Elon Musk či Eric Schmidt obrátili naruby pohled na to, jak vnímáme život, dosahování cílů a zejména zvýšení výkonu a našeho vlastního potenciálu. Namísto budování lepších návyků a dalších klišé dnešní self-help literatury, prezentují praktické zkratky k cíli. Dnes tyto revoluční myšlenky zvolna míří do hlavního proudu a ukazují nám, jak můžeme všichni vést bohatší a produktivnější životy. Jak ukrást oheň je provokativní zkouškou toho, co je skutečně možné. Průvodce pro každého, kdo chce radikálně vylepšit svůj život. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

How Democracies Die How does a democracy die? What lessons does history teach us? What can we do to save our own? In the 21st century democracy is threatened like never before. Drawing insightful lessons from across history - from Pinochet's murderous Chilean regime to Erdogan's quiet dismantling in Turkey - Levitsky and Ziblatt explain why democracies fail, how leaders like Trump subvert them today and what each of us can do to protect our democratic rights. 'A must-read' Andrew Marr, Sunday Times 'Excellent, scholarly, readable, alarming and level-headed' Nick Cohen, Observer 'The greatest of the many merits of Levitsky and Ziblatt's How Democracies Die is their rejection of western exceptionalism. They tell inspiring stories I had not heard before. Excellent' Nick Cohen, Observer 'Provocative, timely. One of my favourite reads this year' Elif Shafak, author of The Bastard of Istanbul 'Anyone who is concerned about the future of democracy should read this brisk, accessible book. Anyone who is not concerned should definitely read it' Daron Acemoglu, co-author of Why Nations Fail 'A lucid and essential guide to what can happen' Jennifer Szalai, New York Times 'We owe the authors a debt of thanks for bringing their deep understanding to bear on the central political issue of the day' Francis Fukuyama, author of Political Order and Political Decay 'In this brilliant historical synthesis, Levitsky and Ziblatt show how the actions of elected leaders around the world have paved the road to democratic failure, and why the United States is now vulnerable to this same downward spiral. This book should be widely and urgently read as a clarion call to restore the shared beliefs and practices-beyond our formal constitution - that constitute the essential 'guardrails' for preserving democracy' Larry Diamond, author of The Spirit of Democracy (knihydobrovsky.cz)

V posledním desetiletí špičkoví manažeři jako Elon Musk či Eric Schmidt obrátili naruby pohled na to, jak vnímáme život, dosahování cílů a zejména zvýšení výkonu a našeho vlastního potenciálu. Namísto budování lepších návyků a dalších klišé dnešní self-help literatury, prezentují praktické zkratky k cíli. Dnes tyto revoluční myšlenky zvolna míří do hlavního proudu a ukazují nám, jak můžeme všichni vést bohatší a produktivnější životy. Jak ukrást oheň je provokativní zkouškou toho, co je skutečně možné. Průvodce pro každého, kdo chce radikálně vylepšit svůj život. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Breath-taking action sci-fi about a man of 20th century, lost in a cruel past where fighting for his life and trying to uncover the mystery of the Time Gate. All his knowledge about the modern science and technology becomes useless while he has to face to local cruel life. His basic instincts and firm friendship that he found unexpectedly is only valid value. When he has finally found how to survive, found true love and start to build a civilization, he must return to the future to challenge another battle: Nazi want to use the Time Gate to reverse the history and establish this time eternal alternative Third Reich... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Thriving offers advice and inspiration for living your best life illustrated in vibrant color by beloved artist Bodil Jane. So, you've just completed your last big adventure―now what? What's the secret to getting a head start on the rest of your life? The truth is that there's no big secret to achieving success. But there are a bunch of little secrets (OK, more like ideas) that will help you make things happen―no matter what life throws your way. Featuring stylishly illustrated advice on everything from making a killer first impression to speaking up for yourself, this book will inspire you to unlock your potential and thrive. PERFECT GRAD GIFT: Life after college can be daunting. Both quirky and inspirational, this book will alleviate some of the stress by offering actionable pieces of advice that grads can use as they enter the next phase of their lives. WIDELY LOVED ILLUSTRATOR: With more than 200k followers on Instagram, Bodil Jane creates gorgeous, modern illustrations that celebrate everyday achievements. Her style perfectly complements the down-to-earth advice from writer Carey Jones. INSPIRING AND ACCESSIBLE: This book teaches you how to be the best version of yourself while also practicing self-care and self-acceptance. It is a helpful reminder that you can give yourself a break and embrace your imperfections―and have a happy, successful life at the same time. Perfect for: • Grads and grad-gift givers • Galentine's Day shoppers • Fans of Bodil Jane's art (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Village Candle Once Upon a Time, 92 g, Vonné svíčky Vůně do bytu, Vonná svíčka Village Candle Once Upon a Time provoní váš domov nádhernou vůní a vytvoří tak útulnou atmosféru, díky níž se budete vždy cítit skvěle. Vlastnosti: svěží vůně ideální jako dárek dlouhá doba hoření Složení: bavlněný knot Jak používat: Svíčku pokládejte na dostatečně tepelně odolný povrch. Nenechávejte hořet déle než 4 hodiny. Nikdy nedovolte, aby svíčka dohořela až do úplného konce. Hořící svíčku nenechávejte nikdy bez dozoru a v blízkosti lehko vznětlivých předmětů. Uchovávejte mimo dosah dětí a domácích zvířat. Nechte vždy svíčku hořet minimálně po tu dobu, než se roztaví celá horní vrstva. Předejdete tak vzniku nežádoucí prohlubně ve vosku. Pro optimální hoření doporučejeme knot pravidelně zastřihávat na doporučenou délku. (notino.cz)

Kniha - 480 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Jake Brigance, lawyer hero of A Time to Kill and Sycamore Row, is back, in his toughest case ever. 'When Grisham gets in the courtroom he lets rip, drawing scenes so real they're not just alive, they're pulsating' Mirror CAN A KILLER EVER BE ABOVE THE LAW? Deputy Stuart Kofer is a protected man. Though he's turned his drunken rages on his girlfriend, Josie, and her children many times before, the police code of silence has always shielded him. But one night he goes too far, leaving Josie for dead on the floor before passing out. Her son, sixteen-year-old Drew, knows he only has this one chance to save them. He picks up a gun and takes the law into his own hands. In Clanton, Mississippi, there is no one more hated than a cop killer - but a cop killer's defence lawyer comes close. Jake Brigance doesn't want this impossible case but he's the only one with enough experience to defend the boy. As the... (alza.cz)

Dětská čepice z kolekce Bobo Choses. Model vyroben ze vzorované pleteniny. (answear.cz)

As read on BBC Radio 4 'Book of the Week'Shortlisted for the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year AwardLonglisted for the RSL Ondaatje Prize'Sherman's is a special book. Every sentence, every thought she has, every question she asks, every detail she notices, offers something. The Bells of Old Tokyo is a gift . . . It is a masterpiece.' SpectatorFor over 300 years, Japan closed itself to outsiders, developing a remarkable and unique culture. During its period of isolation, the inhabitants of the city of Edo, later known as Tokyo, relied on its public bells to tell the time. In her remarkable book, Anna Sherman tells of her search for the bells of Edo, exploring the city of Tokyo and its inhabitants and the individual and particular relationship of Japanese culture - and the Japanese language - to time, tradition, memory, impermanence and history.Through Sherman's journeys around the city and her friendship with the owner of a small, exquisite cafe, who elevates the making and drinking of coffee to an art-form, The Bells of Old Tokyo presents a series of hauntingly memorable voices in the labyrinth that is the metropolis of the Japanese capital: An aristocrat plays in the sea of ashes left by the Allied firebombing of 1945. A scientist builds the most accurate clock in the world, a clock that will not lose a second in five billion years. A sculptor eats his father's ashes while the head of the house of Tokugawa reflects on the destruction of his grandfather's city ('A lost thing is lost. To chase it leads to darkness').The result is a book that not only engages with the striking otherness of Japanese culture like no other, but that also marks the arrival of a dazzling new writer as she presents an absorbing and alluring meditation on life through an exploration of a great city and its people. (knihydobrovsky.cz)