Dragon age: tevinter nights (defekt) - patrick weekes

An anthology of original stories based on the dark fantasy, role-playing video game series from Bioware.Ancient horrors. Marauding invaders. Powerful mages. And a world that refuses to stay fixed.Welcome to Thedas.From the stoic Grey Wardens to the otherworldly Mortalitasi necromancers, from the proud Dalish elves to the underhanded Antivan Crow assassins, Dragon Age is filled with monsters, magic, and memorable characters making their way through dangerous world whose only constant is change. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Císařovna Celene Orlesiánská se dostala na trůn díky své moudrosti, důvtipu a bezohledné manipulaci. Nyní je císařství, které vedla do věku osvícení, ohroženo zevnitř kvůli hrozící válce mezi templáři a mágy, zatímco se mezi utlačovanými elfy šíří povstalecké myšlenky. Aby Orlais zachránila, musí si Celene za každou cenu udržet trůn. Velkovévoda Gaspard, zkušený bojovník a člen legendárních orlesiánských kavalírů, vyhrál pro císařství a císařovnu bezpočet bitev. Když se však rozpadne Kruh a šíří se chaos, Gaspard začíná pochybovat, že Celenin diplomatický přístup k problémům Orlais zajistí císařství bezpečí. Možná nadešel čas, aby povstal nový vůdce, který žije podle pravidel Kodexu kavalírů a učiní Orlais znovu silným. Briala je Celeninou služebnou od doby, kdy obě byly ještě děti, a využívá svého postavení, aby zlepšovala životní podmínky orlesiánských elfů. Je Celeninou důvěrnicí, vyzvědačkou a milenkou, ale když politika přinutí císařovnu volit mezi právy elfů a orlesiánským trůnem, musí se Briala rozhodnout, komu skutečně patří její věrnost. Rodí se aliance a porušují přísahy, zatímco Celene a Gaspard bojují o trůn Orlais. Nakonec to však možná budou elfové, kteří se schovávají v lesích nebo hladoví v odlukách, kdo rozhodne o osudu císařství masek. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

On a cold Sunday evening in early 1957, Sarah Dewhurst waited with her father in the parking lot of the Chevron gas station for the dragon he’d hired to help on the farm… Sarah Dewhurst and her father, outcasts in their little town of Frome, Washington, are forced to hire a dragon to work their farm, something only the poorest of the poor ever have to resort to. The dragon, Kazimir, has more to him than meets the eye, though. Sarah can’t help but be curious about him, an animal who supposedly doesn’t have a soul but who is seemingly intent on keeping her safe. Because the dragon knows something she doesn’t. He has arrived at the farm with a prophecy on his mind. A prophecy that involves a deadly assassin, a cult of dragon worshippers, two FBI agents in hot pursuit—and somehow, Sarah Dewhurst herself. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

On a cold Sunday evening in early 1957, Sarah Dewhurst waited with her father in the parking lot of the Chevron gas station for the dragon he’d hired to help on the farm… Sarah Dewhurst and her father, outcasts in their little town of Frome, Washington, are forced to hire a dragon to work their farm, something only the poorest of the poor ever have to resort to. The dragon, Kazimir, has more to him than meets the eye, though. Sarah can’t help but be curious about him, an animal who supposedly doesn’t have a soul but who is seemingly intent on keeping her safe. Because the dragon knows something she doesn’t. He has arrived at the farm with a prophecy on his mind. A prophecy that involves a deadly assassin, a cult of dragon worshippers, two FBI agents in hot pursuit—and somehow, Sarah Dewhurst herself. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A poignant tale of love and loneliness from Russia's foremost writer.One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A new edition of this award-winning conclusion to the Chaos Walking trilogy, with a bonus short story, Snowscape. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A special anniversary edition, with a striking new cover design, to celebrate 10 years of the Chaos Walking trilogy. Three armies march on New Prentisstown. The New World is at war. Todd and Viola are caught in the middle, with no chance of escape. How can they hope to stop the fighting? How can there ever be peace when they're so hopelessly outnumbered? And if war makes monsters of men, what terrible choices await? This new edition marks the 10th anniversary of the award-winning modern classic, soon to be a major motion picture starring Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Videohra - elektronická licence, klíč pro Origin, žánr: akční, RPG a strategie Dragon Age 3: Inquisition starý dobrý způsob psychologického RPG - povedete skupinu rozdílných dobrodruhů do boje, kdy každé rozhodnutí bude otevírat nové a nové možnosti. 85% Obrovský a propracovaný svět Thadeas, ve kterém se snadno ztratíte na dlouhé hodiny, spolu s výtečnou hratelností dělá z Dragon Age jeden z nejlepších herních RPG zážitků. Vypnuto Prozkoumávání světa se pro vás stane posedlostí.Dragon Age 3: Inquisition přináší kombinaci v podání tradičně propracovaného příběhu, komplexního herního systému RPG a podporou zcela nového herního enginu na bázi mnohonásobně oceněné technologie Frostbite™ 2 Vypnuto Rozsáhlý svět s mnoha rozdílnými regiony.... (alza.cz)

From the author of Fifty Words for Snow comes a treasure trove of nature tales from storytellers across the globe, bringing a little magic and wonder to every winter night. As the evenings draw in - a time of reckoning, rest and restoration - immerse yourself in this new seasonal anthology. Nature Tales for Winter Nights puts winter - rural, wild and urban - under the microscope and reveals its wonder.From the late days of autumn, through deepest cold, and towards the bright hope of spring, here is a collection of familiar names and dazzling new discoveries. Join the naturalist Linnaeus travelling on horseback in Lapland, witness frost fairs on the Thames and witch-hazel harvesting in Connecticut, experience Alpine adventure, polar bird myths and courtship in the snow in classical Japan and ancient Rome. Observations from Beth Chatto's garden and Tove Jansson's childhood join company with artists' private letters, lines from Anne Frank's diary and fireside stories told by indigenous voices.A hibernation companion, this book will transport you across time and country this winter. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The long-awaited memoir from iconic, beloved actor and living legend Sir Patrick Stewart! From his acclaimed stage triumphs to his legendary onscreen work in the Star Trek and X-Men franchises, Sir Patrick Stewart has captivated audiences around the world and across multiple generations with his indelible command of stage and screen. Now, he presents his long-awaited memoir, MAKING IT SO, a revealing portrait of an artist whose astonishing life-from his humble beginnings in Yorkshire, England to the heights of Hollywood and worldwide acclaim-proves a story as exuberant, definitive, and enduring as the author himself. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'I have stolen princesses back from sleeping barrow kings. I burned down the town of Trebon. I have spent the night with Felurian and left with both my sanity and my life. I was expelled from the University at a younger age than most people are allowed in. I tread paths by moonlight that others fear to speak of during day. I have talked to Gods, loved women, and written songs that make the minstrels weep.My name is Kvothe.You may have heard of me'So begins the tale of Kvothe - currently known as Kote, the unassuming innkeepter - from his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, through his years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime-riddled city, to his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a difficult and dangerous school of magic. In these pages you will come to know Kvothe the notorious magician, the accomplished thief, the masterful musician, the dragon-slayer, the legend-hunter, the lover, the thief and the infamous assassin.The Name of the Wind is fantasy at its very best, and an astounding must-read title. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Origin, české titulky a dabing, žánr: akční a RPG, 91% Příběh je bohatý a poutavý, postavy jsou nezapomenutelné a vaše cesta hrou je to, co vás přitáhne, okouzlí a přinutí vás, abyste se neustále posouvali kupředu. Zvolíte si svůj původ a projdete specifickým úvodem, který vám předestře pohled, jakým vidíte svět vy a opačně. V rámci přitažlivého příběhu plného emocí, si zvolíte, zda chcete utvořit aliance, nebo je bořit. Vaše volby a způsob uchopení moci změní okolní svět. Rozsáhlý skupinový systém boje Dragon Age: Origins uvádí inovativní... (alza.cz)

Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Origin, žánr: akční, RPG a střílečky, 82% Dragon Age II je skvělou RPG hrou, která vás chytne a nepustí. Ve hře zažijete spoustu akce a v příběhu si budete prostě a jednoduše libovat. Pokračování veleúspěšného prvního dílu, které dostálo svému jménu. Prožijte strhující příběh plný akce a zvratů. Propracované RPG RPG prvky jsou v Dragon Age II zastoupeny velmi početně. Ať už jde o různé perky či schopnosti, nebo třeba o různé druhy vybavení. To,... (alza.cz)

The second great Patrick Leigh Fermor classic - and the sequel to A Time of Gifts - in John Murray B-format for the first time. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Origin, žánr: akční, RPG a strategie, 85% Dragon Age 3: Inquisition má propracovaný příběh, komplexní herní systém RPG a podporu nového herního enginu na bázi Frostbite 2. Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Dragon Age 3 obsahuje skvělý příběh se smysluplnými volbami pokračování. Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Procestujte obrovský svět, zkoumejte každou jeho píď. Přizpůsobte si hru Dragon Age 3 dle svých preferencí. Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Příběh V Dragon Age kataklyzmatické události uvrhly zemi... (alza.cz)

From celebrated fantasy author Den Patrick comes Witchsign, the first novel in a fresh and exciting new fantasy trilogy. It has been seventy-five years since the dragons' rule of fire and magic was ended. Out of the ashes, the Solmindre Empire was born.Since then, the tyrannical Synod has worked hard to banish all manifestations of the arcane from existence. However, children are still born bearing the taint of the arcane, known to all as witchsign. Vigilants are sent out across the continent of Vinterkveld to find and capture all those bearing the mark.No one knows when the Vigilants of the Synod will appear and enforce the Empire's laws. But today they're coming. And gods help those who bear the sign of the witch. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Deadly professional assassin Martin Terrier returns to Paris after his latest job determined to get out of the game. Ten years ago he made a promise to return to his childhood sweetheart in the south of France. But circumstances put Martin's attempted retirement on hold: a key target is flying in to Paris, and there is only one man fit for the task of eliminating him. As Martin flees southwards, desperate to return to the crushing mediocrity of life in a backwater town, he finds his former employers will stop at nothing to regain his services for one last job. Bursting with Gallic irony and visceral brutality, The Gunman (originally published in English as The Prone Gunman) is a shocking and sardonic masterpiece from the late, great master of the French crime novel, J-P Manchette. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

BioWare's newest game Dragon Age: Inquisition will expand the universe of their epic series in profound ways. This comprehensive book of lore features exclusive art and information, exploring every corner of this dark fantasy masterpiece!Newcomers will appreciate how this volume covers everything they need to know about the world and characters of these smash-hit games! Dedicated fans will revel in the abundance of never-before-revealed secrets, the perfect companion to Dragon Age: The World of Thedas Volume 1! From heroes to villains, to songs and food, and everything in between, this book puts the breath and depth of this inimitable fantasy at your fingertips. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The multi-award-winning novel by Patrick Ness, the first in a gripping trilogy, is now a major motion picture starring Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley. Todd Hewitt lives in a town unlike other towns. There are no women, and everyone can hear everyone else's thoughts in an overwhelming, never-ending stream of Noise. But then Todd meets someone who should not exist: a girl. Even in a town where privacy is impossible, there is a secret so terrible, they're going to have to run for their lives. But how do you escape when your pursuers can hear your every thought? "Terrifying, exhilarating and heartbreaking." Sunday Telegraph (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This is the age of vice, where pleasure and power are everything, and the family ties that bind can also killNew Delhi, 3 a.m. A speeding Mercedes jumps the kerb, and in the blink of an eye five people are dead. It's a rich man's car, but when the dust settles there is no rich man at all, just a shell-shocked servant who cannot explain the strange series of events that led to this crime. Nor can he foresee the dark drama that is about to unfold.Deftly shifting through time and perspective in contemporary India, Age of Vice is an epic, action-packed story propelled by the seductive wealth, startling corruption, and bloodthirsty violence of the Wadia family-loved by some, loathed by others, feared by all.In the shadow of lavish estates, extravagant parties, predatory business deals, and calculated political influence, three lives become dangerously intertwined: Ajay is the watchful servant, born into poverty, who rises through the family's ranks. Sunny is the playboy heir who dreams of outshining his father, whatever the cost. And Neda is the curious journalist caught between morality and desire. Against a sweeping plot fueled by loss, pleasure, greed, yearning, violence, and revenge, will these characters' connections become a path to escape, or a trigger of further destruction?Equal parts crime thriller and family saga, transporting readers from the dusty villages of Uttar Pradesh to the urban energy of New Delhi, Age of Vice is an intoxicating novel of gangsters and lovers, false friendships, forbidden romance, and the consequences of corruption. It is binge-worthy entertainment at its literary best. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A dragon's kingdom. A star-crossed love. And a cursed pearl with the power to mend the world, or break it . . .Shiori's quest continues in the soaring sequel to the New York Times bestselling young adult fantasy Six Crimson Cranes.Princess Shiori made a deathbed promise to return the dragon's pearl to its rightful owner, but keeping that promise is more dangerous than she ever imagined.She must journey to the kingdom of dragons, navigate political intrigue among humans and dragons alike, fend off thieves who covet the pearl for themselves and will go to any lengths to get it, all the while cultivating the appearance of a perfect princess to dissuade those who would see her burned at the stake for the magic that runs in her blood.The pearl itself is no ordinary cargo; it thrums with malevolent power, jumping to Shiori's aid one minute, and betraying her the next - threatening to shatter her family and sever the thread of fate that binds her to her true love. It will take every ounce of strength Shiori can muster to defend the life and the love she's fought so hard to win. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Five Nights at Freddy's fans won't want to miss thispulse-pounding collection of three novella-length tales that willkeep even the bravest FNAF player up at night...When left in darkness, rage festers. Years of frustration withhis family culminate in a loathsome vacation for Bob, who plotsa sinister prank to frighten his wife and kids. Matt redirects theresidual anger over his many failed relationships into a videogame, and ends up birthing the horrible consequences. In room 1280of Heracles Hospital, something evil is keeping a man alive, aman with gruesome burns all over his body and an iron will to live.In this fifth volume, Five Nights at Freddy's creator ScottCawthon spins three sinister novella-length stories from differentcorners of his series' canon, featuring cover art from fan-favouriteartist LadyFiszi.Readers beware: this collection of terrifying tales is enoughto unsettle even the most hardened Five Nights at Freddy'sfans. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Lost in the swirling mists they fall asleep under glittering stars. It is spring by the time they emerge and while they sit watching a warm sun rise, it dawns on them that another magnificent adventure awaits . . . Beloved friends Big Panda and Tiny Dragon journey through the seasons of the year together. And, although they often get lost, it leads them to discover many beautiful things. They explore the hardships and happiness that connect us all. They learn how to live in the moment, how to be at peace with uncertainty and how to find the strength to overcome life's obstacles, together. Writer and artist James Norbury illustrates the adventures of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon, inspired by Buddhist philosophy and spirituality to share the ideas that have helped him through his most difficult times. He hopes they can help you too. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The Fazbear Frights series continues with three morebone-chilling, novella-length tales to keep even the bravest FiveNights at Freddy's player up at night...After years of being kicked around, Greg, Alec and Oscar are readyto take control of their lives. Greg decides to put the controversialscience he's been studying to the test. Alec launches amaster plot to expose his golden sister for the spoiled brat heknows she is. And Oscar, ever the miniature grown-up his mom needshim to be, decides to take something he wants ... even though heknows it's wrong. But as these three will learn, control is a fragilething in the sinister world of Five Nights at Freddy's.In this second volume, horror master Scott Cawthon spins threesinister novella-length stories from different corners of his series'canon. Each story comes complete with accompanying artworkfrom fan-favourite game artist LadyFiszi, who brings the horror tolife in startling new ways. Readers beware: this collection of terrifying talesis enough to unsettle even the most hardened FiveNights at Freddy's fans. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The New York Times best-selling series is now a graphic novel! Five Nights at Freddy's fans won't want to miss this pulse-pounding collection of three novella-length comic stories that will keep even the bravest player up at night . . .Oscar, ever the miniature grown-up his mom needs him to be, decides to take something he wants . . . even though he knows it's wrong. Stanley is newly dumped, stuck in a dead-end job for a mysterious employer, and unable to connect with anyone. And Devon, abandoned by his dad and ignored by his mom, can't understand why love and friendship come so easily to everyone except him. Unfortunately, in the callous world of Five Nights at Freddy's, it's always in the depths of loneliness when evil creeps in. In this volume, three stories from the New York Times best-sellingseries Five Nights at Freddy's: Fazbear Frights come to life in delightfully horrifying comics. Readers beware: This collection of terrifying tales is enough to unsettle even the most hardened Five Nights at Freddy's fans. Told through delightfully scary artwork Three novella-length comic stories that will keep even the bravest player up at night Perfect for gamers and fans of horror (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Don't miss this original canon story set in the world of the Emmy Award-winning Netflix animated series The Dragon Prince, with story by the creators of the series and of the New York Times bestselling Through the Moon (The Dragon Prince Graphic Novel #1).Every Moonshadow elf child knows the scary stories of the Bloodmoon Huntress, the evil sorceress who steals your blood on the night of the Harvest Moon. Everyone also knows those legends aren't true.But for young Rayla, whose parents recently left her behind to fulfill their duty as members of the elite Dragonguard, this autumn is scarier than most. Her guardians, Runaan and Ethari, are still getting the hang of the whole parenting thing, and no one will tell Rayla what Runaan does for a living. She spends most of her time exploring the forest outside the Silvergrove. When Rayla discovers a young Skywing elf in danger just hours before the Harvest Moon will rise, the scary stories become real.Can she stop the Huntress before the moon reaches its zenith? Fans won't want to miss this exclusive, original graphic novel from Peter Wartman and Felia Hanakata, with story by The Dragon Prince creators Aaron Ehasz and Justin Richmond! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Five Nights at Freddy's fans won't want to miss this pulse-pounding collection of three novella-length tales that will keep even the bravest FNAF player up at night... Haunted by the past… To avoid confronting an ugly truth, Nole falls prey to a monster that punishes past transgressions. Growing weaker by the day, nine-year-old Jake looks back on the time before he was sick, imagining life as if he were well again. And, forever desperate to prove his worth to his arrogant brother and distant father, Toby chases victory at an arcade game with horrifying consequences. But in the unpredictable world of Five Nights at Freddy's, sometimes the past can take on a life of its own. In this sixth volume, Five Nights at Freddy's creator Scott Cawthon spins three sinister novella-length stories from different corners of his series' canon, featuring cover art from fan-favourite artist LadyFiszi. Readers beware: this collection of terrifying tales is enough to unsettle even the most hardened Five Nights at Freddy's fans. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Don't miss the first-ever graphic novel for Five Nights at Freddy's, an adaptation of the #1 New York Times bestselling novel The Silver Eyes illustrated by fan-favorite game artist Claudia Schröder!Ten years after the horrific murders at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza that ripped their town apart, Charlie -- whose father owned the restaurant -- and her childhood friends reunite on the anniversary of the tragedy and find themselves at the old pizza place which had been locked up and abandoned for years. After they discover a way inside, they realize that things are not as they used to be. The four adult-sized animatronic mascots that once entertained patrons have changed. They now have a dark secret... and a murderous agenda.Complete with new information and tense, terrifying illustrations, fans won't want to miss this graphic novel adaptation by Scott Cawthon, Kira Breed-Wrisley, and Claudia Schröder, whose stunning artwork has been featured in the games. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Wang Du Lu's acclaimed novel, soon to be made into a sequel to the Academy Award-winning Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The beautifully illustrated new adventure from cherished friends and Sunday Times bestsellers BIG PANDA AND TINY DRAGON'We shall go on a journey, across the river . . .'Join Big Panda and Tiny Dragon as they set off on an extraordinary adventure in this companion to the global bestselling phenomenon Big Panda and Tiny Dragon.Although content in their temple high up in the mountains, Tiny Dragon realises that something feels incomplete. So it is that they decide to make a journey together, to new and distant lands.As they encounter dangers and challenges, they learn that everything they need is already inside them and that change, though sometimes scary, is possible and, with patience, can lead to better things.Inspired by Buddhist philosophy and spirituality, the story of these whimsical characters makes the perfect gift for anyone looking for a little hope and comfort. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The sixth in the Millennium series featuring THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO "What will you do now?" "I shall be the hunter and not the hunted" The girl with the dragon tattoo is finally ready to confront her nemesis, the only woman who is evidently and in many ways her match. Salander will not wait to be hunted. When she strikes it will be a double blow: vengeance for recent atrocities, and the settling of lifelong scores. For months now Salander has been closing in on her target. She has moved from Stockholm, her hair is newly styled, her piercings are gone. She could pass for any other businesswoman. But not all businesswomen have a Beretta Cheetah beneath their jacket. They do not wield the lethal power of a hacker's genius. They do not carry scars and tattoos to remind them that they have survived the unsurvivable. The new episode in David Lagercrantz's acclaimed, internationally bestselling continuation of Stieg Larsson's Dragon Tattoo series is a thrilling ride that scales the heights of Everest and plunges the depths of Russian troll factories. It begins with the discovery of Mikael Blomkvist's number at Millennium magazine in the pocket of an unidentified homeless man who died with the name of a government minister on his lips. Blomkvist, at extreme risk to himself, tracks down his old friend and will protect her as far as he can. But he is powerless to crush her enemies on his own. And for Lisbeth Salander, the personal is always political - and deadly. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A revelatory portrait of life in a great museum and the moving story of one guard's quest to find solace and meaning in artMillions of people climb the grand marble staircase into New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art every year. Patrick Bringley never thought he'd be one of them. But when his brother was diagnosed with fatal cancer he quit his journalism job, and sought peace in the most beautiful place he knew.To his surprise, this temporary refuge becomes his home away from home for a decade. Bringley enters the museum as a ghost, silent and almost invisible, but soon finds his voice and place among the lively subculture of museum guards. As his bonds with colleagues and the art grow, he learns how fortunate he is to be walled off in this little world and how much it resembles the best aspects of the larger world to which he gradually, gratefully returns. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This lavish visual history―featuring over 150 new, full-colour illustrations―is a stunning introduction to House Targaryen, the iconic family at the heart of HBO’s Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon. For hundreds of years, the Targaryens sat the Iron Throne of Westeros while their dragons ruled the skies. The story of the only family of dragonlords to survive Valyria’s Doom is a tale of twisty politics, alliances and betrayals, and acts both noble and craven. The Rise of the Dragon chronicles the creation and rise of Targaryen power in Westeros, covering the history first told in George R. R. Martin’s epic Fire & Blood, from Aegon Targaryen’s conquest of Westeros through to the infamous Dance of the Dragons―the bloody civil war that nearly undid Targaryen rule for good. Packed with all-new artwork, the Targaryens―and their dragons―come vividly to life in this deluxe reference book. Perfect for fans steeped in the lore of Westeros, as well as those who first meet the Targaryens in the HBO series House of the Dragon, The Rise of the Dragon provides a must-have overview for anyone looking to learn more about the most powerful family in Westeros. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

In the bestselling tradition of The Soul of a New Machine, Dealers of Lightning is a fascinating journey of intellectual creation. In the 1970s and '80s, Xerox Corporation brought together a brain-trust of engineering geniuses, a group of computer eccentrics dubbed PARC. This brilliant group created several monumental innovations that triggered a technological revolution, including the first personal computer, the laser printer, and the graphical interface (one of the main precursors of the Internet), only to see these breakthroughs rejected by the corporation. Yet, instead of giving up, these determined inventors turned their ideas into empires that radically altered contemporary life and changed the world. Based on extensive interviews with the scientists, engineers, administrators, and executives who lived the story, this riveting chronicle details PARC's humble beginnings through its triumph as a hothouse for ideas, and shows why Xerox was never able to grasp, and ultimately exploit, the cutting-edge innovations PARC delivered. Dealers of Lightning offers an unprecedented look at the ideas, the inventions, and the individuals that propelled Xerox PARC to the frontier of technohistoiy--and the corporate machinations that almost prevented it from achieving greatness. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

In The War on the West, international bestselling author Douglas Murray asks: if the history of humankind is a history of slavery, conquest, prejudice, genocide and exploitation, why are only Western nations taking the blame for it? It's become, he explains, perfectly acceptable to celebrate the contributions of non-Western cultures, but discussing their flaws and crimes is called hate speech. What's more it has become acceptable to discuss the flaws and crimes of Western culture, but celebrating their contributions is also called hate speech. Some of this is a much-needed reckoning; however, some of it is part of a larger international attack on reason, democracy, science, progress, and the citizens of the West by dishonest scholars, hatemongers, hostile nations and human rights abusers hoping to distract from their ongoing villainy. In The War on the West, Douglas Murray shows how many well-meaning people have been lured into protests and polarisation by such lies and hypocrisy. A blistering and important polemic, Murray's latest book carefully and methodically shows how far political discourse has strayed in Europe and America from its stated goals: justice and equality. Propelled by an incisive deconstruction of inconsistent arguments and activism, towards a clarion call for the defence of enlightenment values, The War on the West is one of the most important books for a generation, cementing Murray as one of the world's foremost political writers. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Prague in the early twentieth century was the city of cubists, surrealists, and the Good Soldier vejk. This book takes a new approach to interwar Prague by identifying religion as an integral part of the city s cultural history. As Prague emerged as a modern city and the Czech nation gained independence, Catholics, Protestants, and those who imagined a non-sectarian religion debated questions of faith and morality. Contrary to the conventional view of modern Czech elites as atheistic, Berglund shows how they were deeply concerned with the place of religion in modern life.Based upon a wide array of sources, the monograph explores the linkages between politics, theology, and architecture in the building of new symbols and a civil religion for the first Czechoslovak republic (1918-1938). Berglund views the contest of the sacred and secular in Prague within the broader context of religious change in twentieth-century Europe. His book lays a foundation for understanding both Czech culture of the interwar period as well as the nation s and Europe s religious history in the modern age. The author takes an approach that is both interdisciplinary and biographical by focusing on important figures in the politics and culture of interwar Prague, including Tomá Masaryk, the philosopher who became Czechoslovakia s first president; his daughter Alice, founding director of the Czechoslovak Red Cross; and Joze Plecnik, the Slovenian architect who directed the renovations of Prague Castle and designed one of the city s most renowned churches. This study of the beliefs and doubts held by these and other figures shows the transition from a (mostly) Catholic tradition to a new religious conception that was modern, humanistic, and detached from any institution much like the religious beliefs held by many Europeans today. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

FRIEND. LOVER. VICTIM. TRAITOR. WHEN YOU LOOK IN THE MIRROR, WHAT DO YOU SEE? Sixteen-year-old friends Red, Leo, Rose, and Naomi are misfits; still figuring out who they are and who they want to be. Life isn't perfect, but music unites them, and they're excited about what the future holds for their band, Mirror, Mirror. That is until Naomi vanishes before being pulled unconscious out of the river. She's left fighting for her life in a coma. The police claim it was a failed suicide attempt, but her friends aren't convinced. Will Naomi ever wake? What -- or perhaps who - led her to that hospital bed? How did her friends fail to spot the warning signs? While Rose turns to wild partying and Leo is shrouded by black moods, Red sets out to uncover the truth. It's a journey that will cause Red's world to crack, exposing the group's darkest secrets. Nothing will ever be the same again, because once a mirror is shattered, it can't be fixed. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Elektronická kniha ze série Dragon Age, autor Patrick Weekes, 384 stran Císařovna Celene Orlesiánská se dostala na trůn díky své moudrosti, důvtipu a bezohledné manipulaci. Nyní je císařství, které vedla do věku osvícení, ohroženo zevnitř kvůli hrozící válce mezi templáři a mágy, zatímco se mezi utlačovanými elfy šíří povstalecké myšlenky. Aby Orlais zachránila, musí si Celene za každou cenu udržet trůn. Velkovévoda Gaspard, zkušený bojovník a člen legendárních orlesiánských kavalírů, vyhrál pro císařství a císařovnu bezpočet bitev. Když se však rozpadne Kruh a šíří se chaos, Gaspard začíná pochybovat, že Celenin diplomatický přístup k problémům Orlais zajistí císařství bezpečí. Možná nadešel čas, aby povstal nový vůdce, který žije podle pravidel Kodexu kavalírů a učiní Orlais znovu silným. Briala je Celeninou služebnou od doby, kdy obě byly ještě děti, a využívá svého postavení, aby zlepšovala životní podmínky orlesiánských elfů. Je Celeninou důvěrnicí,... (alza.cz)

Životné poistenie je aj lukratívny obchod, v ktorom bezohľadný priemysel môže spriahnuť výsledky biomedicínskeho výskumu s terorom a nekalými praktikami. Poistka je vzrušujúce rozprávanie o vede, zášti a vražde, ktoré je také reálne, že sa naozaj mohlo stať. Je to román o sile dnešného biomedicínskeho výskumu, o komplexných genetických kódoch obsahujúcich kľúč k nášmu osudu a číslach generovaných komputerom, ktoré podmieňujú, či nás poisťovňa poistí alebo odvrhne. A na vrchole vzrušujúceho príbehu je najproblematickejšia otázka: či niekto môže odkryť tajomstvo nášho života... a smrti. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A startling and tender novel about how to let yourself love and set yourself free by Patrick Ness, the twice Carnegie Medal-winning author of A Monster Calls. Today will change Adam Thorn's life. Between his religious family, unpleasant boss and his ex-boyfriend, the bindings of his world are coming undone. And way across town, a ghost has risen from the lake. Is there time for Adam to find his release? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Akční thriller s vysloužilým mariňákem Samem Drydenem (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Životné poistenie je aj lukratívny obchod, v ktorom bezohľadný priemysel môže spriahnuť výsledky biomedicínskeho výskumu s terorom a nekalými praktikami. Poistka je vzrušujúce rozprávanie o vede, zášti a vražde, ktoré je také reálne, že sa naozaj mohlo stať. Je to román o sile dnešného biomedicínskeho výskumu, o komplexných genetických kódoch obsahujúcich kľúč k nášmu osudu a číslach generovaných komputerom, ktoré podmieňujú, či nás poisťovňa poistí alebo odvrhne. A na vrchole vzrušujúceho príbehu je najproblematickejšia otázka: či niekto môže odkryť tajomstvo nášho života... a smrti. (patro.cz)

Český překlad aktualizovaného vydání publikace o lavinách, druhé české vydání. Oba autoři, přední světoví odborníci na problematiku lavin z prestižního odborného institutu Lawinenwarndienst v rakouském Innsbrucku, shrnuli v publikaci své dlouholeté praktické zkušenosti o lavinách. Vytvořili systém popisu a předpovídání lavin a formou 10 modelů předkládají nový pohled na problematiku identifikace lavin a určování lavinového nebezpečí. Mnoho praktických příkladů. Odborně zaměřená publikace je určena nejen profesionálům zabývajícím se problematikou lavin, záchranářům, členům horské služby, horským vůdcům, ale i všem těm, kteří vyráží v zimním období na zimní túry. Český překlad publikace Kateřina Sitařová. (patro.cz)

Vo štvrtok 9. októbra 2014 Švédska kráľovská akadémia vied udelila Patrickovi MODIANOVI Nobelovu cenu za literatúru, čím poctila „umenie, s akým Modiano rozoberá a skúma pamäť, evokuje nepostihnuteľné ľudské osudy a odhaľuje svet v čase okupácie“, presnejšie okupovaný Paríž. Rodokmeň (2005) je autobiografickým rozprávaním, či skôr strohou zápisnicou, bilanciou prvých 21 rokoch Modianovho života. S rodičmi, ktorých vídal len zriedka, bol Modiano veľmi skoro odkázaný sám na seba. V Rodokmeni sa Modiano, na rozdiel od kníh, ktoré predchádzali aj nasledovali, už neskrýva za fikciu či autofikciu, ale dáva kľúč k pochopeniu celého svojej tvorby. Sleduje a skúma predovšetkým stopu svojho otca za okupácie a jej prostredníctvom vyníma z prízračného šerosvitu, príznačného pre zvyšok jeho tvorby, „postavy s temnou minulosťou, pokútnou prítomnosťou a hmlistou budúcnosťou“ zaľudňujúce okupovaný Paríž. (patro.cz)

On a cold Sunday evening in early 1957, Sarah Dewhurst waited with her father in the parking lot of the Chevron gas station for the dragon he’d hired to help on the farm… Sarah Dewhurst and her father, outcasts in their little town of Frome, Washington, are forced to hire a dragon to work their farm, something only the poorest of the poor ever have to resort to. The dragon, Kazimir, has more to him than meets the eye, though. Sarah can’t help but be curious about him, an animal who supposedly doesn’t have a soul but who is seemingly intent on keeping her safe. Because the dragon knows something she doesn’t. He has arrived at the farm with a prophecy on his mind. A prophecy that involves a deadly assassin, a cult of dragon worshippers, two FBI agents in hot pursuit—and somehow, Sarah Dewhurst herself. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Vo štvrtok 9. októbra 2014 Švédska kráľovská akadémia vied udelila Patrickovi MODIANOVI Nobelovu cenu za literatúru, čím poctila „umenie, s akým Modiano rozoberá a skúma pamäť, evokuje nepostihnuteľné ľudské osudy a odhaľuje svet v čase okupácie“, presnejšie okupovaný Paríž. Rodokmeň (2005) je autobiografickým rozprávaním, či skôr strohou zápisnicou, bilanciou prvých 21 rokoch Modianovho života. S rodičmi, ktorých vídal len zriedka, bol Modiano veľmi skoro odkázaný sám na seba. V Rodokmeni sa Modiano, na rozdiel od kníh, ktoré predchádzali aj nasledovali, už neskrýva za fikciu či autofikciu, ale dáva kľúč k pochopeniu celého svojej tvorby. Sleduje a skúma predovšetkým stopu svojho otca za okupácie a jej prostredníctvom vyníma z prízračného šerosvitu, príznačného pre zvyšok jeho tvorby, „postavy s temnou minulosťou, pokútnou prítomnosťou a hmlistou budúcnosťou“ zaľudňujúce okupovaný Paríž. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Když tajemník Švédské akademie udílel Patricku Modianovi Nobelovu cenu za literaturu, nazval ho Marcelem Proustem naší doby. Modiano se ve své tvorbě věnuje tématům paměti, ztráty, identity a hledání a všechna jeho díla jsou variací na stejnou zkušenost: jeho vlastní. Rodokmen je vzácnou příležitostí odhrnout závoj fikce a nahlédnout příběh, jenž stojí na počátku těch ostatních. V těchto poutavých pamětech Modiano vypráví o svérázném životě svých rodičů za německé okupace, o svém dětství v domácnosti plné cirkusových umělců a gangsterů poválečné Paříže i o dospívání, kdy pro něj bylo zásadní seznámení s matčiným přítelem Raymondem Queneauem. I když Modiano přiznává, že na paměť se nedá vždy spolehnout, s bolestnou jasností si vybavuje nejpalčivější momenty svého mládí, včetně smrti svého desetiletého bratra. Modianovy vzpomínky na prvních jedenadvacet let jeho života v Paříži jsou opravdovým darem pro čtenáře jeho románů, k nimž nabízejí jedinečný klíč. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Marek Vácha, 192 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá To walk through life not just collecting photographs and souvenirs but insight and revelation. Ethics lecturer, naturalist and explorer describes the journey to God and spiritual dimensions of life through travel, nature, prayer, meeting with others and rituals both Christian and Non-Christian. (alza.cz)

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