Cambodia: from pol pot to hun sen and beyond - sebastian strangio

A fascinating analysis of the recent history of the beautiful but troubled Southeast Asian nation of CambodiaTo many in the West, the name Cambodia still conjures up indelible images of destruction and death, the legacy of the brutal Khmer Rouge regime and the terror it inflicted in its attempt to create a communist utopia in the 1970s. Sebastian Strangio, a journalist based in the capital city of Phnom Penh, now offers an eye-opening appraisal of modern-day Cambodia in the years following its emergence from bitter conflict and bloody upheaval.In the early 1990s, Cambodia became the focus of the UN's first great post-Cold War nation-building project, with billions in international aid rolling in to support the fledgling democracy. But since the UN-supervised elections in 1993, the nation has slipped steadily backward into neo-authoritarian rule under Prime Minister Hun Sen. Behind a mirage of democracy, ordinary people have few rights and corruption infuses virtually every facet of everyday life. In this lively and compelling study, the first of its kind, Strangio explores the present state of Cambodian society under Hun Sen's leadership, painting a vivid portrait of a nation struggling to reconcile the promise of peace and democracy with a violent and tumultuous past. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The new autobiography from Geezer Butler, bassist and lyricist of heavy metal music pioneers Black Sabbath With over 70 million records sold, heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath are one of the most influential bands of all time. From the very beginning, Geezer Butler was at the heart of their success. He named the group, provided the bass behind their distinctive sound and wrote the lyrics that resonated so powerfully with fans around the world. At long last, Geezer is ready to tell his side of the Sabbath story, from early days as a scrappy blues quartet through to the many lineup changes, the record-breaking tours and the international hell-raising with Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi and Bill Ward. Featuring Geezer’s candid reflections on his working-class childhood in Luftwaffe-battered Birmingham, his almost-life as an accountant and his fascination with horror, religion and the occult, Into the Void reveals the softer side of the heavy metal legend, while holding nothing back. Like Geezer’s bass lines and the story of Black Sabbath themselves, Into the Void is original, dramatic and one hell of a ride. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Říše představivosti je nekonečná a česká fantastika má dlouhou tradici jejího prozkoumávání. Navštivte díky ní vzdálené planety, budoucí rodiny, olympijské hry budoucnosti, alternativní dějiny i divoké zkratky časoprostorem. Antologie Dreams From Beyond vás provede hvězdnými pastvinami dávno zmizelých kouzelných bytostí, futuristickými válčícími městy a dechberoucími mimozemskými světy až k záhadám, které neseme sami v sobě. V překladu do angličtiny v ní najdete povídky od následujících hvězd současné české sci-fi a fantasy: Pavel Renčín, Petra Slováková, Jaroslav Mostecký, Jan Kotouč, Jaroslav Veis, Tomáš Petrásek, Julie Nováková, Vilma Kadlečková, Lucie Lukačovičová, Hanuš Seiner. The worlds within our imagination are endless, and Czech science fiction and fantasy have a long-standing tradition of pushing its boundaries further into the big unknown. Visit faraway planets, future families and Olympic Games, alternative histories, shortcuts through spacetime and more from this far frontier. Showcasing some of the best current Czech SFF authors, Dreams From Beyond will take you from the stellar pastures of long-gone mythical creatures through warring future cities and strange alien worlds to the mysteries within ourselves. Stories by Pavel Renčín, Petra Slováková, Jaroslav Mostecký, Jan Kotouč, Jaroslav Veis, Tomáš Petrásek, Julie Nováková, Vilma Kadlečková, Lucie Lukačovičová, Hanuš Seiner. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’ The third book in the series, ‘Smithy and the Hun’ sees the eponymous soldier and his two mates, Nobby Clark, and Spud Murphy, sent to fight in the First World War. However, rather than blood and bullets, this story focuses on our hapless heroes’ hilarious antics. Light-hearted and fun for Wallace fans of all ages. Initially published in the Daily Mail, the ´Smithy´ series features a bunch of short stories about the everyday life of the soldiers in the British military. Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England. Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street. He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’ Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts). However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’ (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: dobrodružná, Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Ve hře Lust From Beyond se dostanete do okultních témat s prvky psychologického hororu a erotickými tématy. Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Dokážete nakombinovat sexualitu a hrůzu dohromady? Tento svět je poháněný touhou, fascinací, ale i strachem. Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Rouhačské a sexuální zvyky Zahrajte si za Viktora Hollowaye. Odhalte skutečný význam svých snů. Co se stane až vám přestanou potěšení tohoto světa stačit?... (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Sabrina Ghayour, 240 stran, anglicky, Pevná bez přebalu lesklá - autor Sabrina Ghayour, 240 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Middle Eastern food demystified, from the chef behind the Persian Supper Club. Over 100 dishes celebrate food and flavours from the regions near the Southern and Eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea. (alza.cz)

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This enhanced edition of Sabrina Ghayour's original Sunday Times bestselling collection of over 100 recipes for simple, fuss-free, easy and unmissable Middle-Eastern inspired dishes full of flavour is the must-have cookbook you'll use again and again. CONTENTS INCLUDE: Mezze & Sharing Plates Aubergine chermoula Marinated feta Spiced lamb kofta Breads & Grains Eastern-style foccacia Persian bejewelled rice Lamb biryani Soups, Stews & Tagines Chicken, preserved lemon & olive tagine Lamb shank, black garlic & tomato tagine Seafood & saffron stew Roasts & Grills Seared beef with pomegranate & balsamic dressing Prawns with sumac, coriander, lemon & garlic Lamb & pistachio patties Salads & Vegetables Blood orange & radicchio salad Fig & green bean salad with date molasses & toasted almonds Cumin-roasted carrots with honey-lemon dressing & goats' cheese Desserts & Sweet Treats Baklava Pistachio, rose & raspberry madeleines Strawberry & pineapple carpaccio (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From acclaimed poet and New Yorker writer Cynthia Zarin comes a deeply personal meditation on how love and loss shape places and spaces, all through the lens of four Italian spaces. Here we encounter a writer deeply engaged with narrative in situ – a traveller moving through beloved streets, sometimes accompanied, sometimes solo. With her we see anew the Venice Biennale, the Lagoon and San Michele, the island of the dead; the Piazza di Spagna, the Tiber, the view from the Gianicolo; the pigeons at San Marco and the parrots in the Doria Pamphili. Zarin’s attention to the smallest details, the loveliest gesture, brings Venice, Rome, Assisi and Santa Maria Maggiore vividly to life for the reader. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Friedrich Nietzsche, 304 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá (alza.cz)

Skvělé ráno přinese hrnek na latte v designu Toy Story: Příběh hraček těm, kteří z něj pijí. Buzz Rakeťák na přední straně, jeho hláška "Do nekonečna a dál" na zadní straně a logo filmu uvnitř. Disney fandové, odlétáme! Objem: 500 ml Materiál: keramika Balení: Dárkový box Vhodný do myčky a mikrovlnné trouby. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Kniha Rétorika v evropské kultuře i ve světě vymezuje postavení rétoriky v systému kultury a vzdělanosti od starověku po dnešek. Zkoumá pokles jejího významu v období racionalismu a osvícenství, uvádí příčiny, v jejichž důsledku byly rétorice (redukované na soustavu řečnických triků) přisuzovány negativní konotace, a vysvětluje, proč si rétorika ve 20. století dokázala své pozice znovu vydobýt. Dokládá, že prestiž rétoriky prudce klesá, když je redukována na recept k rafinovanému klamání publika, a naopak stoupá, když se chápe jako vědecká disciplína, která se vydává napříč humanitními obory – filozofií, logikou, sémiotikou, literární vědou, lingvistikou, naukou o médiích apod. V tomto pojetí rétorika usiluje o všestranné poznávání a kultivování řečového projevu, mluveného i psaného, a to nejen jeho produkce, ale i recepce a interpretace. V takové renesanci zájmu se rétorika jeví ne jako pouhý návod k řečové dovednosti, ale jako komplexní teoretický obor zkoumající chování člověka ve společenské komunikaci. Kapitoly 1–9 charakterizují vývoj rétoriky od jejích řeckých, helénistických a římských počátků k rétorice v kontextu křesťanské kultury středověku, dále k období humanismu, osvícenství, baroka; závěrečné kapitoly se pak věnují rétorice v 18., 19, a 20. století. Přitom se uplatňuje zřetel geografický, zahrnující dějiny rétoriky ve Francii, Španělsku, Itálii, Německu, Anglii, Skotsku, Polsku, v Rusku, v Čechách, na Moravě a na Slovensku, od 19. století pak i ve Spojených státech. Poslední, 10. kapitola předkládá odpověď na otázku, zdali se odpovídající systémy rétorických poznatků utvářely i za hranicemi středomořské antiky. Na vybraných příkladech teoretických prací o „umění řeči“ pocházejících z území Indie, Blízkého východu, Číny, Koreje a Japonska se ukazuje, že každé jazykové společenství si vytváří svou vlastní představu, teorii a praxi přesvědčivého a sugestivního řečového vystupování. Mnohdy se takové poznatky spíš než na návody k stylizaci a přednesu mluvených projevů soustřeďují na analýzu písemných památek, v nichž lze nalézt jak specifické kategoriální prostředky dané kultury (tak je tomu např. u komentářů k staroindickým védským textům), tak tropy a figury charakteristické pro rétoriku řeckou a římskou, např. u hebrejských a aramejských textů Starého zákona. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Few books have been as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince. A beautiful gift collection of quotes from the original translation by Katherine Woods, featuring full-colour illustrations. A pilot stranded in the desert awakes one morning to see the most extraordinary little fellow standing before him."Please,... asks the stranger, "draw me a sheep.... The Little Prince has been capturing the hearts of readers around the world since its publication in 1943 - this new collection of quotes features favourite words of wisdom from Antoine de Saint-Exupery's lyrical, whimsical text.Quotes are drawn from the original translation by Katherine Woods, a favourite with fans. With subjects covering childhood, sorrow, friendship, love and more, this collection has something for everyone. Featuring original colour illustrations by the author.Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1900-1944) was born in Lyons, France. He wrote The Little Prince in the United States during a two-year self-imposed exile from occupied France. A year after the book's publication in 1943, Saint-Exupery disappeared over the Mediterranean while flying a reconnaissance mission for his French air squadron.Best known throughout the world as the author and illustrator of The Little Prince, Saint-Exupery wrote several other books that have also become classics of world literature. Katherine Woods (1886-1968) produced the original English translation of The Little Prince in 1943. It was later followed by several other English translations, but her classic translation is treasured by fans and is often considered to be the definitive English translation.Her poetic translation perfectly captures the enchantment and charm of Saint-Exupery's storytelling. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Typ: LP deska;Album;Nové vydání Žánr: Rock;Pop Země interpreta: Skotsko Dekáda interpreta: 2020 - 2029;2010 - 2019;1990 - 1999;2000 - 2009 Rok vydání: 2014.0 Datum vydání: 2014-10-07 Hmotnost: 180 g Složení setu: 1 ks Interpret / Téma: Belle and Sebastian Barva podle výrobce: Black Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Rok nahrávky: 1996.0 Země původu: Evropská unie Subžánr: Indie Rock Balení obsahuje: LP Vydavatelství: Matador Varianta: If You're Feeling Sinister (Vinyl LP) Barva: Černá (muziker.cz)

Kniha - autor Cesar Millan, 304 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Cesar Millan, 304 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná From the author of the #1 "New York Times" bestseller "Cesar's Way" and star of "The Dog Whisperer" comes this friendly, accessible work that is packed with information about how to raise the perfect puppy. (alza.cz)

Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Uplay, žánr: akční, Ve hře Beyond Good and Evil PC si zahrajete za mladou reportérku. Nenechte se zastrašit a odhalte strašlivé vládní spiknutí. Zachraňte obyvatele Jen vy a váš přítel Pey´j máte šanci zachránit nejen obyvatele, ale celou planetu. Odhalte pravduVaše planeta byla po staletí bombardována mimozemskou rasou. Vláda není schopna tomu zabránit. Jade je ozbrojena svým fotoaparátem a odhodlaností. Pomozte jí odhalit šokující důkazy... (alza.cz)

Senzor na dveře a okna bezdrátový, kompatibilní s Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Tuya a Google Home, připojení přes ZigBee a Rádiové vlny, dosah 60 m, pro funkčnost nutná centrální jednotka, podporované OS: Android a iOS, aplikace v češtině, aplikace v češtině a v angličtině Bezdrátový senzor na dveře a okna Tesla Smart Sensor Window and DoorOblíbili jste si vymoženosti chytrých domácností? S bezdrátovým senzorem na dveře a okna Tesla Smart Sensor Window and Door ji zase můžete posunout o kousek dál. Mějte svůj majetek neustále pod dohledem. Ať už jdete jen do práce anebo jedete z domu na víkend či týden, se senzorem na dveře a okna budete mít vždy lepší pocit. Tesla Smart Sensor Window and Door funguje na principu magnetů, které když se od sebe oddálí, dostanete upozornění na mobilní telefon. Správa probíhá prostřednictvím aplikace Tesla Smart v telefonu Android nebo iOS. Navíc funguje i ovládání hlasem osobními asistenty Google Home a Amazon Alexa.... (alza.cz)

Senzor teploty, v češtině, angličtině, ovládání pomocí mobilní aplikace Tesla Smart Sensor Temperature and HumidityOblíbili jste si vymoženosti chytrých domácností? S pohybovým čidlem Tesla Smart Sensor Temperature and Humidity ji zase můžete posunout o kousek dál. Senzor neustále hlídá teplotu a vlhkost ve vaší domácnosti, upozorňuje na změny a navrhuje řešení podle vámi nakonfigurovaného nastavení. Tesla Smart Sensor je součástí sítě přístrojů chytré domácnosti propojených technologií ZigBee. Správa probíhá prostřednictvím aplikace Tesla Smart v telefonu Android nebo iOS. Navíc funguje i ovládání hlasem osobními asistenty Google Home a Amazon Alexa. Tesla Smart Sensor vydrží fungovat až dva roky na jednu baterii.Klíčové vlastnosti senzoru Tesla Smart Sensor Temperature and HumiditySenzor Tesla Smart pro měření teploty a vlhkostiAutomatické upozornění na změnySoučást chytré domácnosti propojené technologií ZigBeeRozsah provozní teploty -10–50 °CTesla... (alza.cz)

eBook: Friedrich Nietzsche's Beyond Good and Evil is translated from the German by R.J. Hollingdale with an introduction by Michael Tanner in Penguin Classics.Beyond Good and Evil confirmed Nietzsche's position as the towering European philosopher of his age. The work dramatically rejects the tradition of Western thought with its notions of truth and God, good and evil. Nietzsche demonstrates that the Christian world is steeped in a false piety and infected with a 'slave morality'. With wit and energy, he turns from this critique to a philosophy that celebrates the present and demands that the individual imposes their own 'will to power' upon the world.This edition includes a commentary on the text by the translator and Michael Tanner's introduction, which explains some of the more abstract passages in Beyond Good and Evil.Frederich Nietzsche (1844-1900) became the chair of classical philology at Basel University at the age of 24 until his bad health forced him to retire in 1879. He divorced himself from society until his final collapse in 1899 when he became insane. A powerfully original thinker, Nietzsche's influence on subsequent writers, such as George Bernard Shaw, D.H. Lawrence, Thomas Mann and Jean-Paul Sartre, was considerable. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha MP3 Roman Svoboda, čte Roman Svoboda V této audioknize se seznámíte se ztraceným a znovunalezeným učením, které havajští kahunové pojmenovali Huna - Tajemství. Dozvíte se jakým způsobem můžete navýšit svou vitální energii, jak pomocí této energie léčit a jak účinně dosahovat všech cílů, na které se zaměříte. Učení Huna odhaluje to, co někteří nazývají tajemstvím všech tajemství. Učení Huna je vhodné pro každého, kdo je na duchovní cestě poznání a chce zvýšit své uvědomění. Součástí audioknihy je popis prastarého rituálu, který sloužil havajským kahunům při naplňování jejich cílů a který nyní může pomoci i vám. (alza.cz)

Is anything truly random? Does infinity actually exist? Could we ever see into other dimensions?In this delightful journey of discovery, David Darling and extraordinary child prodigy Agnijo Banerjee draw connections between the cutting edge of modern maths and life as we understand it, delving into the strange - would we like alien music? - and venturing out on quests to consider the existence of free will and the fantastical future of quantum computers. Packed with puzzles and paradoxes, mind-bending concepts and surprising solutions, this is for anyone who wants life's questions answered - even those you never thought to ask. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Senzor - zobrazení v reálném čase, nízká spotřeba energie, detekce teploty a vlhkosti, indikace baterie, smart propojení Zapojte do své chytré domácnosti také pomocníka, který bude hlídat teplotu a vlhkost Tesla Smart Sensor Temperature and Humidity. Jakmile senzor zaznamená nepříznivé podmínky, informuje vás pomocí aplikace a navrhne vám řešení. Senzor Tesla Smart Sensor Temperature and Humidity čerpá energii ze dvou AA baterií, jejichž životnost si sám pohlídá a upozorní vás v případě, že je čas výměny. Naměřenou teplotu a vlhkost se vám přehledně zobrazuje přímo na displeji senzoru. Pro funkčnost senzoru je potřeba centrální jednotka ZigBee Hub. Klíčové vlastnosti senzoru Tesla Smart Sensor Temperature and HumiditySenzor pro měření teploty a vlhkosti domácnosti Tesla Smart Sensor Temperature and HumidityNapájení dvěma AA bateriemi (výměna nutná cca za 2 roky)Upozornění přes aplikaci ve vašem chytrém zařízeníPřehledný displejAplikace vhodná pro... (alza.cz)

I wanted to know what they were experiencing, and why to us they feel so compelling, and so close. This time I allowed myself to ask them the question that for a scientist was forbidden fruit: Who are you? Weaving decades of field observations with exciting new discoveries about the brain, Carl Safina's landmark book offers an intimate view of animal behavior to challenge the fixed boundary between humans and animals. Travelling to the threatened landscape of Kenya to witness struggling elephant families work out how to survive poaching and drought, then on to Yellowstone National Park to observe wolves sort out the aftermath of one pack's personal tragedy, the book finally plunges into the astonishingly peaceful society of killer whales living in the crystalline waters of the Pacific Northwest. Beyond Words brings forth powerful and illuminating insight into the unique personalities of animals through extraordinary stories of animal joy, grief, jealousy, anger, and love. The similarity between human and nonhuman consciousness, self-awareness and empathy calls us to re-evaluate how we interact with animals. Wise, passionate, and eye-opening at every turn, Beyond Words is ultimately a graceful examination of humanity's place in the world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hudební CD - Živé album skupiny Dream Theater tentokrát Japonsko 2017. Živé album skupiny Dream Theater tentokrát Japonsko 2017. Dream Theater je americká progresivní metalová skupina založená v roce 1985 pod názvem Majesty Johnem Petruccim , Johnem Myungem a Mikem Portnoyem , když navštěvovali Berklee College of Music v Bostonu , Massachusetts . Rok vydání : 2022 Seznam stop CD The Dark Eternal Night / The Bigger Picture / Hell's Kitchen / The Gift of Music / Our New World / Portrait of Tracy / As I Am / Breaking All Illusions (alza.cz)

Žánr: Rock;Pop;Folk Varianta: What To Look For In Summer (2 LP) Země interpreta: Skotsko Typ: LP deska;Album Složení setu: 2 ks Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Datum vydání: 2020-12-11 Dekáda interpreta: 2000 - 2009;2020 - 2029;1990 - 1999;2010 - 2019 Barva podle výrobce: Black Rok vydání: 2020.0 Interpret / Téma: Belle & Sebastian Hmotnost: 180 g Rok nahrávky: 2019.0 Subžánr: Folk Rock;Indie Pop Země původu: Evropská unie Vydavatelství: Matador Barva: Černá Balení obsahuje: LP (muziker.cz)

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)

Kniha, vycházející ke stejnojmenné retrospektivní výstavě Aleksandry Vajd v Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova +MSUM v Lublani (8. 12. 2023-5. 5. 2024), mapuje komplexní dílo pětadvacetileté tvorby této významné umělkyně a pedagožky, která na UMPRUM působila 15 let jako vedoucí Ateliéru volného umění IV. Úkolem publikace je obsáhnout klíčové problémy a metody - individuální a kolektivní vztahy, složitost času, kolážistické přístupy, autoreferenčnost, materialitu a ontologii média fotografie. Koncepce knihy a expozice se snaží vzájemně zrcadlit, ale jejich různé formy se doplňují a nabízejí vícenásobný přístup k dílům a jejich významům.Kniha je obohacena texty českých a zahraničních umělců jako Anetta Mona Chişa, Edith Jeřábková, Jen Kratochvil, Vojtěch Märc, Jimena Mendoza, Teja Merhar, Ana Mizerit, Michal Novotný, Tanja Radež, Peter Rauch, Luka Savi?, Adéla Svobodová a Jan Zálešák. Grafika Adéla Svobodová.Vychází v anglicko-slovinské jazykové mutaci. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Humanity has always been struck by pestilence and pandemics, from the plagues of ancient Egypt to the pox that ravaged Europe in the Middle Ages, to Covid-19. People living through the crises have always recorded what they saw, what they felt, and what they did. Some presented sober facts laced with anecdote, while others produced emotional outpourings; moralists speculated on the origins of the horror, poets distilled the suffering. Doctors described how they were able to advance their understanding of disease and scientists how to cure it, while survivors and the families of victims gave the inside story of the nightmare that develops when a long-feared disease enters your home or your body. There was a time when to read accounts of the Plague in Wittenburg by Martin Luther or the Great Plague of 1665 by Samuel Pepys – scenes of anguish and woe, empty streets, quarantined houses, closed businesses, overflowing graveyards, heroic doctors and nurses, quack remedies and charlatans – was to enter a disturbing and unfamiliar world. Today, to read the same words is to be hit by a jolt of recognition and understanding. As well as causing a huge loss of life, the Covid pandemic has taught us a great deal about ourselves and the way we live, illuminating tensions at the heart of society. This collection of intimate and revelatory first-hand accounts of pandemics through the ages bears witness to despair, rage, the blackest of humour, heartbreak and hope. These voices hold up a mirror to our own experiences of, and responses to, the crisis today. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Joan Didion, 126 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá (alza.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)

Einstein's Fridge tells the story of how scientists uncovered the least known and yet most consequential of all the sciences, and learned to harness the power of heat and ice. The laws of thermodynamics govern everything from the behaviour of atoms to that of living cells, from the engines that power our world to the black hole at the centre of our galaxy. Not only that, but thermodynamics explains why we must eat and breathe, how the lights come on, and ultimately how the universe will end. The people who decoded its laws came from every branch of the sciences - they were engineers, physicists, chemists, biologists, cosmologists and mathematicians. Their discoveries, set over two hundred years, kick-started the industrial revolution, changed the course of world wars and informed modern understanding of black holes. This book captures the thrill of discovery and the power of revolutionary science to change the world forever. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From an award-winning financial historian comes the gripping, character-driven story of venture capital and the world it madeInnovations rarely come from "experts." Jeff Bezos was not a bookseller; Elon Musk was not in the auto industry. When it comes to innovation, a legendary venture capitalist told Sebastian Mallaby, the future cannot be predicted, it can only be discovered. Most attempts at discovery fail, but a few succeed at such a scale that they more than make up for everything else.That extreme ratio of success and failure is the power law that drives venture capital, Silicon Valley, the tech sector, and, by extension, the world. Drawing on unprecedented access to the most celebrated venture capitalists of all time, award-winning financial historian Sebastian Mallaby tells the story of this strange tribe of financiers who have funded the world's most successful companies, from Google to SpaceX to Alibaba. With a riveting blend of storytelling and analysis, The Power Law makes sense of the seeming randomness of success in venture capital, an industry that relies, for good and ill, on gut instinct and personality rather than spreadsheets and data.We learn the unvarnished truth about some of the most iconic triumphs and infamous disasters in the history of tech, from the comedy of errors that was the birth of Apple to the venture funding that fostered hubris at WeWork and Uber to the industry's notorious lack of women and ethnic minorities. Now the power law echoes around the world: it has transformed China's digital economy beyond recognition, and London is one of the top cities for venture capital investment. By taking us so deeply into the VCs' game, The Power Law helps us think about our own future through their eyes. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha:,V této audioknize se seznámíte se ztraceným a znovunalezeným učením, které havajští kahunové pojmenovali Huna - Tajemství. Dozvíte se jakým způsobem můžete navýšit svou vitální energii, jak pomocí této energie léčit a jak účinně dosahovat všech cílů, na které se zaměříte. Učení Huna odhaluje to, co někteří nazývají tajemstvím všech tajemství. Učení Huna je vhodné pro každého, kdo je na duchovní cestě poznání a chce zvýšit své uvědomění. Součástí audioknihy je popis prastarého rituálu, který sloužil havajským kahunům při naplňování jejich cílů a který nyní může pomoci i vám. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The danmei/Boys' Love novels from China that inspired the popular live-action drama streaming in English!This modern fantasy about gods, ghosts, and supernatural investigations from blockbuster author Priest (Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang, Word of Honor) is now officially in English for the first time!Zhao Yunlan is Chief of the Special Investigations Department: a secret group of uniquely skilled individuals who investigate strange happenings in modern-day Dragon City. Although laid-back and cheeky to those who don't know him, this tenacious and cunning man fits well into his role of the Guardian. While investigating a mysterious death at a local university, Zhao Yunlan meets Shen Wei, a calm and cold professor who proves as intriguing as the case itself.Something about this reserved man feels strangely familiar. Zhao Yunlan can't help but notice the intensity of the professor's gaze, and wonders why their lives begin to intertwine-as if by fate. This trilogy of supernatural novels from China built around the desire between two men (danmei) has been translated into multiple languages and inspired the blockbuster live-action series of the same name, penned by hit-maker author Priest (whose works include Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang and Faraway Wanderers/Word of Honor).The Seven Seas English-language edition will include exclusive, all-new covers and interior illustrations. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The danmei/Boys' Love novels from China that inspired the popular live-action drama streaming in English!This modern fantasy about gods, ghosts, and supernatural investigations from blockbuster author Priest (Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang, Word of Honor) is now officially in English for the first time!Zhao Yunlan is Chief of the Special Investigations Department: a secret group of uniquely skilled individuals who investigate strange happenings in modern-day Dragon City. Although laid-back and cheeky to those who don't know him, this tenacious and cunning man fits well into his role of the Guardian.While investigating a mysterious death at a local university, Zhao Yunlan meets Shen Wei, a calm and cold professor who proves as intriguing as the case itself. Something about this reserved man feels strangely familiar. Zhao Yunlan can't help but notice the intensity of the professor's gaze, and wonders why their lives begin to intertwine-as if by fate.This trilogy of supernatural novels from China built around the desire between two men (danmei) has been translated into multiple languages and inspired the blockbuster live-action series of the same name, penned by hit-maker author Priest (whose works include Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang and Faraway Wanderers/Word of Honor). The Seven Seas English-language edition will include exclusive, all-new covers and interior illustrations. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Limited Edition (one printing only!) of this danmei/Boys’ Love novel series from China that inspired the popular live-action drama streaming in English!In this final book (Volume 3), read the conclusion to this modern fantasy about gods, ghosts, and supernatural investigations from blockbuster author Priest (Stars of Chaos: Sha Po Lang, Word of Honor).When a mysterious illness knocks Zhao Yunlan off his feet, he enjoys being doted on by Shen Wei—until he discovers a grim secret that threatens to tear them apart. However, it’s not just their domestic bliss that’s on the verge of collapse. The Great Seal is cracking, order itself is about to break down and extinguish all life, and their only hope to stop the destruction is the final Hallowed Artifact: the Soul-Guarding Lamp. But even as the world threatens to crumble around them, Zhao Yunlan searches for the truth and a way to keep Shen Wei by his side, this time for all eternity. The thrilling conclusion to the hit series arrives!This limited Special Edition contains the Standard Edition, but with bonus merchandise shrinkwrapped to the book: a set of six postcards, a double-sided bookmark, two folded mini posters, and a sticker sheet. Don't miss the new art from guest artists included in this special merch! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Na podrobném popisu k produktu Sada 4 ks – Přibory Hune pracujeme. (vemzu.cz)

Na podrobném popisu k produktu Sada 4 ks – Přibory Hune pracujeme. (vemzu.cz)

LP vinyl - Živé album skupiny Dream Theater tentokrát Japonsko 2017. Živé album skupiny Dream Theater tentokrát Japonsko 2017. Dream Theater je americká progresivní metalová skupina založená v roce 1985 pod názvem Majesty Johnem Petruccim , Johnem Myungem a Mikem Portnoyem , když navštěvovali Berklee College of Music v Bostonu , Massachusetts . Rok vydání : 2022 Seznam stop CD The Dark Eternal Night / The Bigger Picture / Hell's Kitchen / The Gift of Music / Our New World / Portrait of Tracy / As I Am / Breaking All Illusions LP 1,2 The Dark Eternal Night / The Bigger Picture / Hell's Kitchen / The Gift of Music / Our New World / Portrait of Tracy / As I Am / Breaking All Illusions (alza.cz)

The African artistic spirit extends far beyond the canvas and studio; a new wave of African creatives is on the rise and making a name for itself in design, fashion, photography, and architecture across Africa and abroad. While the colors, patterns, and crafts are profoundly rooted in African tradition, young designers infuse their creations with a delightfully discordant edge making them contemporary, unique, and truly pieces of African design. Africa Rising calls stereotypes and archaic clichés into question. A comprehensive portrait of Africa manifests from marrying Peter Mabeo’s furniture made from indigenous wood or Nobukho Nqaba’s body of photographic work that handles the themes of migration and foreignness through the clever use of every day objects or the publicly-minded architecture of David Adjaye with the up-and-coming threads of Selly Raby Kane’s energetic fashion line or the soundscapes of Spoek Mathambo’s Fantasma that fix Bantu lyrics to computerized beats. Insightful essays from experts and artisans contextualize each portrait and provide insight into talented pioneers, outstanding projects, and the way craft can be a catalyst for social and economic developments. The volume is co-edited by Design Indaba: a multifaceted design platform that garners worldwide critical acclaim for their annual design conference held in Cape Town. Africa Rising celebrates the way art strengthens and unifies cultures and, most importantly, invokes the multi-faceted richness of Africa. Explore Africa’s worldwide ripple effect of inspiration, creativity, and artistic community. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Illustrated in full color. This car-and- truck-filled alphabet extravaganzathat starts with an ambulance and ends with a zippercar, is shaped like LowlyWorm's applemobile. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

> Na tento produkt bohužel nelze uplatnit slevový poukaz.Prostřednictvím publikace Farmlife vám autoři představí cestu poctivých surovin z farmy až k vám na stůl. Ať už se jedná o domácí kozí sýr, čerstvé maso nebo med, těsné spojení mezi přírodou a kuchyní se zapřít nedá. Zkušení farmáři, kuchaři, včelaři a food aktivisté z celého světa se s vámi podělí o svoje příběhy a dlouholeté zkušenosti. Recepty jsou v knize vtipně spárovány s ilustracemi a trefnými anekdotami. Natrefíte tak například na pohádku o dědičném semínku , o opuštěném parkovacím místě, z kterého šikovný farmář vytvořil BIO záhon, ale i příběh o kuchaři ze švédských lesů vytvářející delikátní jídla v udržitelné kuchyni a bez elekřiny. Nechte se inspirovat a podlehnete i vy kouzlu poctivě připravených potravin.Editor: Gestalten & Food Studio256 stran (vemzu.cz)

Audiokniha MP3 Roman Svoboda, čte Roman Svoboda Kdysi dávno žili na Havajských ostrovech lidé, o kterých ostatní obyvatelé věděli, že mají zvláštní schopnosti. Tito lidé uměli léčit s okamžitým efektem, chodili bosýma nohama po lávě a dokonce uměli i měnit realitu. Takového člověka se zvláštními schopnostmi nazývali ostatní obyvatelé Havajských ostrovů KAHUNA - strážce tajemství.Kahunové praktikovali tajný rituál, který pojmenovali Rituál HA , neboli dech. Díky tomuto rituálu si kahunové plnili všechny své záměry a cíle. Nyní Vám tento rituál předkládám v mírně modifikované verzi, která více vyhovuje současnému člověku. Rituál jsem spojil s technikou řízené relaxace pro snadné uvolnění a přípravu na dechové cvičení. Rituál Huna je možné použít na cokoliv, co si ve své mysli dokážete představit a co je pro Vás uvěřitelné. Splňte si svá přání. (alza.cz)

Loeb has a joy in conjecture and an omnivorous spirit of inquiry that are more reminiscent of 20th-century thinkers such as Freeman Dyson or Carl Sagan than most of his peers' The TimesCould we build space craft that could travel to distant stars? Could we augment human biology for spaceflight? Could the search for extraterrestrials be brought into the mainstream of scientific research?Avi Loeb tells us that in each case, the real question is not could we, but will we choose to? With an approach that is firmly grounded in cutting-edge science, he explores the potential for non-rocket space launch, deep space probes, and the technological preservation of human civilisation. He examines the evidence for UFOs and UAPs, and argues that the search for further evidence, using existing scientific technologies, is long overdue.Urgent and important, Noah's Spaceship is a mission statement and a blueprint for the future of humanity. Loeb explains why becoming interstellar is imperative for our civilization to survive - and how we can accomplish it.'One of the more imaginative and articulate scientists around' New York Times (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Tom Felton, 304 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu matná They called for a break, and Gambon magicked up a cigarette from out of his beard. He and I were often to be found outside the stage door, having 'a breath of fresh air', as we referred to it. There would be painters and plasterers and chippies and sparks, and among them all would be me and Dumbledore having a crafty cigarette. From Borrower to wizard, Tom Felton's adolescence was anything but ordinary. His early rise to fame saw him catapulted into the limelight aged just twelve when he landed the iconic role of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films. Speaking with candour and his own trademark humour, Tom shares his experience of growing up on screen and as part of the wizarding world for the very first time. He tells all about his big break, what filming was really like and the lasting friendships he made during ten years as part of the franchise, as well as the highs and lows of fame... (alza.cz)

From award-winning chef and Food Network personality Scott Conant, a cookbook of restaurant-quality Italian meals that you can make easily in your home kitchen Thirty-five years into an illustrious career of restaurant openings across the country, widespread acclaim, and frequent appearances on the Food Network’s Chopped and many other shows, Scott Conant has returned home to create his most personal cookbook yet. Meals cooked from simple, fresh ingredients were staples of Conant’s childhood in a New England family with roots in Southern Italy. From his grandparents’ garden to the dinner table, he learned early on to appreciate the nuances of different flavors and ingredients, and the strong connection between food and family. Focusing on these foods Conant grew up with and the ones he makes for his loved ones today, Peace, Love, and Pasta compiles simple, fresh, and flavorful Italian recipes for the home cook to bring to their own family’s table. These recipes are built on the art of cooking for love, fascination with flavors and ingredients, and the simple pleasures of taste and conviviality. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor John Gray, 286 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor John Gray, 286 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Humans have been building homes from wood for thousands of years, and yet, in a contemporary world of option and innovation, the most primitive resource could in fact be the most pertinent. Stretching back to historic Japanese houses, becoming synonymous with resort accommodation, and intertwining itself in the modern trend of hygge, its tactility and warmth have influenced countless architectural design movements. Timber is fast emerging as a viable material of choice, a safe, sturdy, and sustainable alternative to concrete. Architects are rediscovering wood’s universal appeal, thanks to recent technological advances. This book explores the innovative and inspiring ways architects are using this universal building material. Spanning grand Alpine escapes to tropical getaways, plywood penthouses to mass timber high-rises, Out of the Woods documents their progressive and inspiring creations from the foundations up. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

An exclusive glimpse into the gardens of the world's leading restaurants - and access to innovative recipes inspired by themFor many chefs, their gardens are a direct extension of their kitchens. Whether a small rooftop in the city for growing herbs and spices, or a larger plot with fruit trees and vegetables, these fertile spots provide the ingredients and inspiration for countless seasonal dishes. Here, for the first time, The Garden Chef presents fascinating stories and signature recipes from the kitchen gardens of 40 of the world's best chefs, both established and emerging talents, with a wealth of beautiful images to provide visual inspiration. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

They called for a break, and Gambon magicked up a cigarette from out of his beard. He and I were often to be found outside the stage that housed the Astronomy Tower, having 'a breath of fresh air' as we referred to it. There would be painters and plasterers and chippies and sparks, and among them all would be me and Dumbledore having a crafty cigarette.From Borrower to wizard, Tom Felton's childhood was anything but ordinary. His early rise to fame saw him catapulted into the limelight aged just twelve when he landed the iconic role of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter films. Speaking with candour and his own trademark humour, Tom shares his experience of growing up on screen and as part of the wizarding world for the very first time.He tells all about his big break, what filming was really like and the lasting friendships he made during ten years with the franchise, as well as the highs and lows of fame and the reality of navigating adult life after filming finished. Prepare to meet a real-life wizard (knihydobrovsky.cz)