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A superbly argued book.- --Richard Dawkins, author of The God Delusion The New York Times bestselling author of Why Evolution is True explains why any attempt to make religion compatible with science is doomed to fail In this provocative book, evolutionary biologist Jerry A. Coyne lays out in clear, dispassionate detail why the toolkit of science, based on reason and empirical study, is reliable, while that of religion--including faith, dogma, and revelation--leads to incorrect, untestable, or conflicting conclusions. Coyne is responding to a national climate in which more than half of Americans don't believe in evolution, members of Congress deny global warming, and long-conquered childhood diseases are reappearing because of religious objections to inoculation, and he warns that religious prejudices in politics, education, medicine, and social policy are on the rise. Extending the bestselling works of Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, and Christopher Hitchens, he demolishes the claims of religion to provide verifiable -truth- by subjecting those claims to the same tests we use to establish truth in science. Coyne irrefutably demonstrates the grave harm--to individuals and to our planet--in mistaking faith for fact in making the most important decisions about the world we live in. Praise for Faith Versus Fact -A profound and lovely book . . . showing that the honest doubts of science are better . . . than the false certainties of religion.- --Sam Harris, author of The End of Faith (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A superbly argued book.- --Richard Dawkins, author of The God Delusion The New York Times bestselling author of Why Evolution is True explains why any attempt to make religion compatible with science is doomed to fail In this provocative book, evolutionary biologist Jerry A. Coyne lays out in clear, dispassionate detail why the toolkit of science, based on reason and empirical study, is reliable, while that of religion--including faith, dogma, and revelation--leads to incorrect, untestable, or conflicting conclusions. Coyne is responding to a national climate in which more than half of Americans don't believe in evolution, members of Congress deny global warming, and long-conquered childhood diseases are reappearing because of religious objections to inoculation, and he warns that religious prejudices in politics, education, medicine, and social policy are on the rise. Extending the bestselling works of Richard Dawkins, Daniel Dennett, and Christopher Hitchens, he demolishes the claims of religion to provide verifiable -truth- by subjecting those claims to the same tests we use to establish truth in science. Coyne irrefutably demonstrates the grave harm--to individuals and to our planet--in mistaking faith for fact in making the most important decisions about the world we live in. Praise for Faith Versus Fact -A profound and lovely book . . . showing that the honest doubts of science are better . . . than the false certainties of religion.- --Sam Harris, author of The End of Faith (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Sam Harris, 336 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná Subtitled, "Religion, Terror & The Future Of Reason". Sam Harris asserts that in the shadow of weapons of mass destruction, we can no longer tolerate views that pit one true god against another. (alza.cz)

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Kniha - autor Judea Pearl; Dana Mackenzie, 432 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Correlation is not causation." This mantra, chanted by scientists for more than a century, has led to a virtual prohibition on causal talk. Today, that taboo is dead. The causal revolution, instigated by Judea Pearl and his colleagues, has cut through a century of confusion and established causality -- the study of cause and effect -- on a firm scientific basis. His work explains how we can know easy things, like whether it was rain or a sprinkler that made a sidewalk wet; and how to answer hard questions, like whether a drug cured an illness. Pearl's work enables us to know not just whether one thing causes another: it lets us explore the world that is and the worlds that could have been. It shows us the essence of human thought and key to artificial intelligence. Anyone who wants to understand either needs The Book of Why. (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Robin Dunbar, 352 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá When did humans develop spiritual thought? What is religion's evolutionary purpose? And in our increasingly secular world, why has it endured? Every society in the history of humanity has lived with religion. In How Religion Evolved, evolutionary psychologist Professor Robin Dunbar tracks its origins back to what he terms the 'mystical stance' - the aspect of human psychology that predisposes us to believe in a transcendent world, and which makes an encounter with the spiritual possible. As he explores world religions and their many derivatives, as well as religions of experience practised by hunter-gatherer societies since time immemorial, Dunbar argues that this instinct is not a peculiar human quirk, an aberration on our otherwise efficient evolutionary journey. Rather, religion confers an advantage: it can benefit our individual health and wellbeing, but, more importantly, it... (alza.cz)

A fascinating analysis of the evolution of religion from the internationally renowned evolutionary psychologistWhen did humans develop spiritual thought? What is religion's evolutionary purpose? And in our increasingly secular world, why has it endured?Every society in the history of humanity has lived with religion. In How Religion Evolved, evolutionary psychologist Professor Robin Dunbar tracks its origins back to what he terms the 'mystical stance' - the aspect of human psychology that predisposes us to believe in a transcendent world, and which makes an encounter with the spiritual possible. As he explores world religions and their many derivatives, as well as religions of experience practised by hunter-gatherer societies since time immemorial, Dunbar argues that this instinct is not a peculiar human quirk, an aberration on our otherwise efficient evolutionary journey. Rather, religion confers an advantage: it can benefit our individual health and wellbeing, but, more importantly, it fosters social bonding at large scale, helping hold fractious societies together. Dunbar suggests these dimensions might provide the basis for an overarching theory for why and how humans are religious, and so help unify the myriad strands that currently populate this field.Drawing on path-breaking research, clinical case studies and fieldwork from around the globe, as well as stories of charismatic cult leaders, mysterious sects and lost faiths, How Religion Evolved offers a fascinating and far-reaching analysis of this quintessentially human impulse - to believe. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A Royal Society Science Prize shortlisted author'A talented new writer' Sunday Times__________A philosophical and medical journey through the experience of pain, used as a prism to marvel at biology, psychology and what it means to be human. We know pain when we feel it. We fear it and try to avoid it. But do we know what it really is?We're currently experiencing a Renaissance in pain science. In recent years our understanding of pain has altered so radically it's fair to say that everything we thought we knew about pain is wrong. As Dr Monty Lyman reveals, we misunderstand pain - with harmful consequences. Exploring cutting-edge research and encompassing phantom aches to persistent pain, and interviews with survivors of torture as well as those who have never felt pain, Dr Lyman not only provides hope for reducing and managing pain but takes us to a deeper understanding of what it means to be human.This is the untold story of pain - our most inexplicable feeling. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Have you ever wondered why there are so few success stories of women in business leadership? Or maybe you've wondered what life is really like on the other side of The Glass Ceiling? The world of work is supposedly changing, embracing diversity; yet are the opportunities we're giving to women really equal to those of men? Drawing on almost 20 years of research from around the world, The Glass Cliff phenomenon - whereby women are often only hired in leadership roles when a business is already underperforming, meaning their chances of success are limited before they ever even start in the role - is well established, but little known. Until now. This is the story of The Glass Cliff: a story of a structural inequality disguising itself as the personal failures of women. When Sophie Williams gave her viral TED talk on the subject, she was subsequently flooded with accounts of confident, accomplished women who had taken what seemed like a dream leadership role only to quickly find themselves in a waking nightmare.Without the language to describe their experiences they had been left blaming themselves. But learning about The Glass Cliff enabled them to reframe and reexamine what they'd gone through. Once we understand The Glass Cliff; once we can stand together and face it head-first; we can start to unravel so many other false narratives about women's leadership experiences that just don't make sense without it. By understanding the phenomenon, and by telling one another about it, we can affect the conversation, empower one another to overcome societal bias and, ultimately, change the world of work for women forever. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

What if you aren't depressed?What if you don't have chronic fatigue?What if you are just... angry? In a world where patience is a virtue and being a good girl is for life, women are never allowed to truly express their anger - and it is making us ill. After a lifetime of being told to repress it, to hide it away and fear it, anger has begun to manifest in female bodies in myriad ways we can't control. And the results are alarming. In this powerful and eye-opening book, psychotherapist Jennifer Cox takes us on a journey from cradle to grave revealing how, at every stage of our lives, women are conditioned not to speak out or 'make a fuss'. Jennifer draws on her wealth of therapeutic experience to show us how to tune in to our feelings of frustration and offers us the tools to express what we have subdued for so long. Women are Angry will show you where your rage is hiding - and how to let it out. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

In this latest installation of the Cat in the Hat's Learning Library, the Cat takes Sally and Dick to explore different kinds of deserts around the world, from the hot, dry Sonoran and Mojavi to the bitter cold Gobi and Antarctica. Young readers learn why deserts are dry, and how plants and animals--including cactus, kangaroos, camels, penguins, roadrunners, and many others--have adapted to survive the unforgiving climate. Also included: how sand dunes are formed; the reason we see mirages, and how shallow water beneath the surface of the ground can create an oasis. Fans of the new PBS preschool science show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! (which is based on the Learning Library series) won't want to miss this hot new addition to the series! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 342 stran, anglicky, Pevná bez přebalu lesklá - 342 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá (alza.cz)

This landmark book tackles a deceptively simple idea: the more we spend time with people unlike ourselves, doing things together, the more understanding, tolerant, and even friendly we become.Combining fresh analysis with a wealth of fascinating examples, Jon Yates demonstrates the ways in which our societies have become disconnected, so that most of us spend less and less time with people who are different - as defined by age, race, or class, earning power or education.By answering a series of surprising questions, Yates reveals a set of truths that will change the way you think about yourself and those around you. What unites the England football team, the iPod and Singapore? How did a city that funded its schools the least become the best place to grow up poor? How did Silicon Valley come from nowhere to dominate the tech industry? How did a village of Italian-Americans become incredibly healthy while smoking cigars, drinking red wine and never exercising? And why is talking to our friends about politics the worst thing we can do for our democracy?Fractured is ultimately an optimistic book, showing convincingly how great people are when they're united in diversity. It argues that the pandemic has created an unprecedented opportunity for us to come together. So we must forge a new 'Common Life' - a set of shared practises and institutions - that can strengthen the glue that bonds our societies, in all their diversity.For the health of our democracy, our society, and our economy, the time to act is now. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Join the Big Bad Wolf as he debunks your favourite fairy tales with SCIENCE! Written by the hilarious Catherine Cawthorne and illustrated by award-winning Sara Ogilvie.Did a princess really feel a tiny pea through a mountain of mattresses? And could a pumpkin actually turn into a carriage to carry Cinderella to the ball? Of course not! It's all a load of fairytale NONSENSE! Or is it . . . ? The Big Bad Wolf is on a mission to find the truth behind these tales, and clear his name in the process.Combining STEM topics with classic stories children know and love, this hilarious non-fiction picture book is perfect for inquisitive children always asking big questions! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor John Strelecky, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor John Strelecky, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Low on petrol after taking a long detour on his road trip, John finds a small cafĂ©, the only establishment in a remote area that appears to be in the middle of nowhere. Despite his intention only to refuel and be on his way, he finds himself sitting at one of the cafĂ©'s comfortable booths, facing a platter of food and three questions on the menu: Why Are You Here? Do You Fear Death? Are You Fulfilled? With these questions to ponder, and with the guidance of his waitress, Casey, the owner/cook, Mike, and fellow patron Anne, John embarks on a journey of self-discovery that takes him from the executive suites of the advertising world to the sandy beaches of tropical islands. (alza.cz)

Imagine living in a world in which you were routinely patronised by women.Imagine having your views ignored or your expertise frequently challenged by them.Imagine people always addressing the woman you are with before you.Now imagine a world in which the reverse of this is true.The Authority Gap provides a startling perspective on the unseen bias at work in our everyday lives, to reveal the scale of the gap that still persists between men and women. Would you believe that US Supreme Court Justices are interrupted four times more often than male ones... 96% of the time by men? Or that British parents, when asked to estimate their child's IQ will place their son at 115 and their daughter at 107?Marshalling a wealth of data with precision and insight, and including interviews with pioneering women such as Baroness Hale, Mary Beard and Bernadine Evaristo, Mary Ann exposes unconscious bias in this fresh feminist take on how to address and counteract systemic sexism in ways that benefit us all.Includes interviews with pioneering women such as:Baroness HaleMary BeardBernadine EvaristoMary McAleeseJulia GillardDolly Alderton and Pandora SykesCherie BlairLiz TrussAmber RuddFrances MorrisLaura Bates__________'Hugely exciting' - Emily Maitlis'Deeply researched, profoundly thoughtful and a book very much for the here and now: Mary Ann Sieghart's The Authority Gap is the book she was probably born to write' - Andrew Marr'At last here is a credible roadmap that is capable of taking women from the margins to the centre by bridging the authority gap that holds back even the best and most talented of women. - Mary McAleese, Former President of Ireland (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The Science and Technology of Cement and other Hydraulic Binders covers the design of Portland Cement composition using the ideas and formulae of earlier scientists, including the calculation of proportions of different cement phases formed during processing. Other chapters cover cement manufacture by dry, semi-dry or wet processes using rotary and shaft kilns. Particular attention is given to the physical changes that occur in the raw mix when affected by chemical processes. The chemistry of clinker formation which is concerned chiefly with high temperature reactions in the solid-state phase or reactions in the presence of the liquid phase is also discussed.Users will find the latest information on the storage of cement, its packing and handling, hydration and setting, Gypsum, different mineral additions, and advances in special and newer cements, including blended cements, Portland slag cement, Pozzolanic cements, high alumina cements, high-strength cement-based materials, fiber-reinforced cement, non-Portland cements and lime. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Charles C. Mann, 616 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

"Kent Heckenlively and Judy Mikovits are the new dynamic duo fighting corruption in science." --Ben Garrison, America's #1 political satirist Dr. Judy Mikovits is a modern-day Rosalind Franklin, a brilliant researcher shaking up the old boys' club of science with her groundbreaking discoveries. And like many women who have trespassed into the world of men, she uncovered decades-old secrets that many would prefer to stay buried.From her doctoral thesis, which changed the treatment of HIV-AIDS, saving the lives of millions, including basketball great Magic Johnson, to her spectacular discovery of a new family of human retroviruses, and her latest research which points to a new golden age of health, Dr. Mikovits has always been on the leading edge of science.With the brilliant wit one might expect if Erin Brockovich had a doctorate in molecular biology, Dr. Mikovits has seen the best and worst of science. When she was part of the research community that turned HIV-AIDS from a fatal disease into a manageable one, she saw science at its best. But when her investigations questioned whether the use of animal tissue in medical research were unleashing devastating plagues of chronic diseases, such as autism and chronic fatigue syndrome, she saw science at its worst. If her suspicions are correct, we are looking at a complete realignment of scientific practices, including how we study and treat human disease.Recounting her nearly four decades in science, including her collaboration of more than thirty-five years with Dr. Frank Ruscetti, one of the founders of the field of human retrovirology, this is a behind the scenes look at the issues and egos which will determine the future health of humanity. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Сборник научных статей включает материалы международной научной конференции «Новости науки», прошедшей в Чехии, в г. Карловы Вары и в Москве 24-25 октября 2015. Основная тема конференции — развитие сообщества ученых: теоретиков и практиков в раздичных областях науки. Конференция проходила при участии ученых и экспертов из России, Казахстана, Армении и Украины при поддержке издательского дома Междурнародного центра научно-исследовательских проектов. Proceedings includes materials of the international scientific conference «News of science", held in Czech Republic, Karlovy Vary-Russia, Moscow, 24-25 October 2015. The main objective of the conference - the development community of scholars and practitioners in various fields of science. Conference was attended by scientists and experts from Russia, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Ukraine. International scientific conference was supported by the publishing house of the International Centre of research projects. Vybrané články obsahují materiály z mezinárodní vědecké konference "Science News" která se konala v České republice, v centru Karlových Varů a v Moskvě ve dnech 24. - 25. října 2015. Hlavním tématem konference - rozvoj vědecké komunity: teoreticky a prakticky v různých oblastech vědy. Konference se konala za účasti vědců a odborníků z Ruska, Kazachstánu, Arménie a Ukrajiny, s podporou nakladatelství Mezinárodního střediska výzkumných projektů. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kde je chyba? Hledání odpovědi na otázku absolutní chronologie santorinského vulkánu Jedním z nejprobádanějších a nejčastěji citovaných problémů egejské doby bronzové je otázka absolutní datace výbuchu santorinské sopky, potažmo celé pozdní doby bronzové ve velmi širokém regionu od Egypta přes Přední východ po střední Evropu. Názory a výsledky přírodních věd a tradiční archeologie se neshodují a jejich argumentace umísťují událost od poloviny 17. století až po konec 16. století před Kr., výjimečně i později. Práce analyzuje jednotlivé argumenty i metodologické přístupy a snaží se odpovědět na otázku neshody jednotlivých přístupů. Tzv. mínojská erupce (nebo santorinská katastrofa) ovlivnila nejenom životy lidí ve velmi širokém regionu, ale také globální klima. Jedná se tedy o klíčovou událost pozdní doby bronzové. Její přesné datování umožní synchronizaci regionálních chronologických systémů mediteránních a evropských regionů a tvorbu přesného časového rámce, který je nutností pro další řešení kauzálních otázek historie doby bronzové. (patro.cz)

Kniha - 288 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná New York Times best-selling author and renowned science journalist Ed Yong compiles the best science and nature writing published in 2020. (alza.cz)

From the author and illustrator of the hilarious and fact-packed Do You Love Bugs?, the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Award 2020 winner also shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. Some pets are cute and cuddly, some are slimy and others might be a bit bitey - but they're all SIMPLY spectacular! Learn all about the world's oldest cat, what makes dogs pant and why chinchillas love dust baths in this comprehensive guide to your furry, slimy, squeaky and squawky best friends. The fifth title in Matt Robertson's award-winning DO YOU LOVE series, DO YOU LOVE PETS? brings incredible facts, hilarious illustrations and insightful stories about all kinds of pets to life.Even if you don't have a pet of your own, this is the perfect book for children who love pets, animals and fun facts. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A compelling exploration of generational divides informed by exclusive studies from around the world, by the author of The Perils of Perception. Are we in the middle of a generational war? Are Millennials really entitled 'snowflakes'? Are Baby Boomers stealing their children's futures? Are Generation X the saddest generation? Will Generation Z fix the climate crisis?Revealing and informative, The Generation Divide provides a bold new framework for understanding the most divisive issues raging today: from culture wars to climate change and mental health to housing. Including data from all over the globe, and with powerful implications for humanity's future, this big-thinking book will transform how you view the world.Previously published as Generations. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Elektronická kniha - autor konferenční materiály, 934 stran Proceedings includes materials of the international scientific conference «News of science", held in Czech Republic, Karlovy Vary-Russia, Moscow, 24-25 October 2015. The main objective of the conference - the development community of scholars and practitioners in various fields of science. Conference was attended by scientists and experts from Russia, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Ukraine. International scientific conference was supported by the publishing house of the International Centre of research projects. Detaily knihy: Autor: MCNIP Sbírka materiály koference Rok vydání: 0 Počet stran: 934 (alza.cz)

eBook:,Sborník z vědecké konference konané u příležitosti 60. výročí založení Fakulty tělesné výchovy a sportu Univerzity Karlovy v Praze. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 298 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - 298 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Cities are a big deal. More people now live in them than don't, and with a growing world population, the urban jungle is only going to get busier in the coming decades. But how often do we stop to think about what makes our cities work? Cities are built using some of the most creative and revolutionary science and engineering ideas - from steel structures that scrape the sky to glass cables that help us communicate at the speed of light - but most of us are too busy to notice. Science and the City is your guidebook to that hidden world, helping you to uncover some of the remarkable technologies that keep the world's great metropolises moving. Laurie Winkless takes us around cities in six continents to find out how they're dealing with the challenges of feeding, housing, powering and connecting more people than ever before. In this book, you'll meet urban... (alza.cz)

'A groundbreaking book that redefines what it means to be in a relationship.' - John Gray, PhD., bestselling author of Men Are from Mars, Women Are from VenusIs there a science to love? In this groundbreaking book, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Amir Levine and psychologist Rachel S. F. Heller reveal how an understanding of attachment theory - the most advanced relationship science in existence today - can help us find and sustain love.Pioneered by psychologist John Bowlby in the 1950s, the field of attachment explains that each of us behaves in relationships in one of three distinct ways:Anxious people are often preoccupied with their relationships and tend to worry about their partner's ability to love them back.Avoidant people equate intimacy with a loss of independence and constantly try to minimize closeness.Secure people feel comfortable with intimacy and are usually warm and loving.With fascinating psychological insight, quizzes and case studies, Dr Amir Levine and Rachel Heller help you understand the three attachment styles, identify your own and recognize the styles of others so that you can find compatible partners or improve your existing relationship. An insightful look at the science behind love, Attached offers readers a road map for building stronger, more fulfilling connections. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Vědecká sada k objevování krásných drahokamů a minerálů, která dětem snadným a zábavným způsobem představí mineralogii a gemologii. Obsahuje cilhlu, ze které je třeba kladivem a dlátem vytěžit drahomy a nerosty, se kterými můžete založit nebo doplnit vaši sbírku. Forma na výrobu fascinující geody, kterou můžete ozdobit barevnými a třpytivými krystaly. V bohaté vědecké příručce odhalíte všechna tajemství mineralogie a chemických reakcí solí. Sada pomáhá rozvíjet manuální dovednost a kreativitu. Podněcuje zájem o vědu a přírodní obory. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

So many of us believe that we are free to shape our own destiny. But what if free will doesn't exist? What if our lives are largely predetermined, hardwired in our brains - and our choices over what we eat, who we fall in love with, even what we believe are not real choices at all? Neuroscience is challenging everything we think we know about ourselves, revealing how we make decisions and form our own reality, unaware of the role of our unconscious minds. Did you know, for example, that: * You can carry anxieties and phobias across generations of your family? * Your genes and pleasure and reward receptors in your brain will determine how much you eat? * We can sniff out ideal partners with genes that give our offspring the best chance of survival? Leading neuroscientist Hannah Critchlow draws vividly from everyday life and other experts in their field to show the extraordinary potential, as well as dangers, which come with being able to predict our likely futures - and looking at how we can alter what's in store for us. Lucid, illuminating, awe-inspiring The Science of Fate revolutionises our understanding of who we are - and empowers us to help shape a better future for ourselves and the wider world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

An interactive book with over 60 flaps revealing answers to all kinds of questions about science. Children can lift the flaps to discover 'How do bodies grow?', 'Why do astronauts float?', 'Where does lightning strike?' and lots more. Includes links to carefully selected websites with even more answers to simple science questions. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 320 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - 320 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

What makes it rain? How do rainbows appear? How hot is the sun? Why does lightning flash? Where does wind come from? Young children can find out the answers to these questions and more by lifting the flaps in this friendly, illustrated introduction to the science of weather. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 400 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - 400 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

The ancient Greek myths as you've never read them before!The classic stories of Theseus and the Minotaur and Arachne versus Athene are re-told here in master storyteller, Marcia Williams' inimitable comic style. These splendid adaptations have easy-to-read, accessible text and brilliantly witty illustrations, making them a perfect introduction to the classic legends of adventure and endeavour! Ideal for newly-confident readers - the classics have never looked so good! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From the author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Barking Up the Wrong Tree comes a cure-all for our increasing emotional distance and loneliness-a smart, surprising, and thoroughly entertaining guide to help build better friendships, reignite love, and get closer to others, whether you're an extrovert or introvert, socially adept or socially anxious. Can you judge a book by its cover? Is a friend in need truly a friend indeed? Does love conquer all? Is no man an island? In Plays Well With Others, Eric Barker dives into these questions, drawing on science to reveal the truth beyond the conventional wisdom about human relationships. Combining his compelling storytelling and humor, Barker explains what hostage negotiation techniques and marital arguments have in common, how an expert con-man lied his way into a twenty-year professional soccer career, and why those holding views diametrically opposed to our own actually have the potential to become our closest, most trusted friends. Leveraging the best evidence available-free of platitudes or magical thinking-Barker analyzes multiple sides of an issue before rendering his verdict. What he's uncovered is surprising, counterintuitive, and timely-and will change the way you interact in the world and with those around you just when you need it most. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

What makes it rain? How do rainbows appear? How hot is the sun? Why does lightning flash? Where does wind come from? Young children can find out the answers to these questions and more by lifting the flaps in this friendly, illustrated introduction to the science of weather. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Země interpreta: USA Typ: LP deska;Limitovaná edice;Nové vydání;Album;Audiofilní kvalita Žánr: Rock;Country;Folk;Jazz;Blues Subžánr: Celtic;Folk Rock;Folk;Country Rock;Bluegrass Barva: Černá Varianta: Jerry Garcia and David Grisman (2 LP) Země původu: Evropská unie Interpret / Téma: Jerry Garcia, David Grisman Vydavatelství: Mobile Fidelity Balení obsahuje: LP Hmotnost: 180 g Barva podle výrobce: Black Datum vydání: 1991-08-23 Složení setu: 2 ks Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Rok nahrávky: 1991.0 Rok vydání: 2014.0 Dekáda interpreta: 1990 - 1999 (muziker.cz)

Informace. Studie z informační vědy a etiky se zřetelem k uživatelům se zrakovým postiženímPráce se skládá ze sedmi studií. Každá studie tvoří uzavřený systém, ve kterém je argumentováno pro určité závěry, a je proto možné číst každou studii zvlášť. Dohromady však studie tvoří jednotný celek, který představuje jistou koncepci informační vědy. Veškerá argumentace pro toto pojetí je vystavěna na specifickém chápání stěžejního pojmu informační vědy, pojmu informace, který je konfrontován s několika pojmy příbuznými, s určitým metodologickým přístupem a různými problematickými otázkami. Četbou práce získáváme odpovědi na konkrétní otázky, které jsou řešeny v rámci jednotlivých studií, ale také na otázky, které úzký rámec jednotlivých studií přesahují a získávají svůj význam teprve ve chvíli, kdy promýšlíme práci jako celek. Můžeme říci, že práce představuje poměrně komplexní obraz velmi obecných filosoficko-informačněvědních otázek spojených s fenoménem informace. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Proceedings includes materials of the international scientific conference «Science: fundamental and applied», held in Czech Republic, Karlovy Vary-Russia, Moscow, 27-28 November 2015. The main objective of the conference - the development community of scholars and practitioners in various fields of science. Conference was attended by scientists and experts from from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Serbia. International scientific conference was supported by the publishing house of the International Centre of research projects. Sborník obsahuje materiály z mezinárodní vědecké konference „Věda: základní a aplikovaná“, která se konala v České republice - Karlovy Vary a v Rusku - Moskva, 27. - 28. listopadu 2015. Hlavním cílem konference - vývojářská komunita vědců a odborníků v různých vědních oborech. Konference se zúčastnili vědci a odborníci z Běloruska, Kazachstánu, Ruska, Srbska. Mezinárodní vědecká konference byla podpořena nakladatelstvím Mezinárodního střediska výzkumných projektů. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 340 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná An authoritative work on the science of prediction - the culmination of years of expert research. Offers practical advice on methods to use for own benefit - whether in business, international affairs or everyday life. (alza.cz)

Hlavní tezí knihy je tvrzení, že ačkoliv orientalistické či religionistické bádání zdánlivě předkládá nezkreslené, objektivní interpretace indických tradic, ve skutečnosti jde o pokřivené obrazy odkazující především k vlastní evropské kultuře badatelů. Při důkladném zkoumání se ukazuje, nakolik jsou orientalistika i další humanitní obory stále ještě ovlivněny teologickým předporozuměním. Anglické vydání. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 352 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Hans Rosling a Hans Rosling; Ola Rosling; Anna Rosling Rönnlund, 352 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá (alza.cz)

Fleecový dekorativní polštářek od značky Jerry Fabrics s výplní a motivem Mickey Mouse. Materiál je příjemný a jemný, akorát na mazlení při usínání. Rozměr 35×35 cm. (mall.cz)

Adam Smith is now widely regarded as 'the father of modern economics' and the most influential economist who ever lived. But what he really thought, and what the implications of his ideas are, remain fiercely contested. Was he an eloquent advocate of capitalism and the freedom of the individual? Or a prime mover of 'market fundamentalism' and an apologist for inequality and human selfishness? Or something else entirely? Jesse Norman's brilliantly conceived \book gives us not just Smith's economics, but his vastly wider intellectual project. Against the turbulent backdrop of Enlightenment Scotland, it lays out a succinct and highly engaging account of Smith's life and times, reviews his work as a whole and traces his influence over the past two centuries.But this book is not only a biography. It dispels the myths and debunks the caricatures that have grown up around Adam Smith. It explores Smith's ideas in detail, from ethics to law to economics and government, and the impact of those i (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Told through case studies and medical history, this is an enlightening, in-depth book on the fascinating science behind pain and the complexities of its treatment, by one of the leading doctors in this area. Pain is a universal human experience, but we understand very little about the mechanics behind it. We hurt ourselves, we feel pain, we seek help from a professional or learn to avoid certain behaviours that cause pain. But the story of what goes on in our body is far from simple. Even medical practitioners themselves often fail to grasp the complexities between our minds and bodies and how they interact when dealing with pain stimulus.Common conception still equates pain with tissue damage but that is only a very small part of the story - the organ which produces pain is the brain. Case studies show that a woman who has undergone a caesarean reports dramatically less pain than a patient who has had a comparably invasive operation. The soldier who drags themselves to safety after being shot deals with pain in a remarkably different way from someone suffering a similar injury on a street. The truth is that pain is a complex mix of nerve endings, psychological state, social preconceptions and situational awareness.Using case studies and medical history, Dr Lalkhen guides us through all aspects of pain, from chronic to acute, and the current landscape of pain treatments - from medication (including opioids) to electrical nerve stimulation. Whether it's a mild ache or severe discomfort, we all encounter pain in our lives and this important and illuminating book enables us to understand and cope with an experience that for so many can become all-consuming. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 336 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Daron Acemoglu; James A. Robinson, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The bestselling book which explains why the world is divided into nations with wildly differing levels of prosperity. The authors argue that a nation's failure is not down to climate, geography or culture, but because of institutions, and draw on a range of contemporary and historical examples. Based on 15 years of research, it was shortlisted for the "Financial Times" and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award 2012. (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Richard Rumelt, 322 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná A Profile Business Classic edition of this critically acclaimed book on strategy. 'A business classic' "Management Today" (alza.cz)