Hollywood in the 30s - daniel kothenschulte, robert nippoldt

From Chaplin’s last silent films to the colorful Wizard of Oz In the 1930s, the legendary City of Cinema moved from the silent era to the talking picture. It was a decade of pomp and excess in the motion picture capital, of glorious stardom and megalomaniac directors; a time when politicians and the mob all wanted a piece of the thrilling action. It was the age of the Marx brothers, Greta Garbo, Frankenstein, and Gone with the Wind, Charlie Chaplin's bowler hat and moustache, Marlene Dietrich's androgynous glamor, and Jean Harlow's perfectly positioned beauty spot. In this tribute to Tinseltown's finest age, illustrator Robert Nippoldt and film critic Daniel Kothenschulte team up to pay homage to the creators, characters and charisma that made up this golden era. With his evocative illustration style, previously showcased in TASCHEN's Jazz: New York in the Roaring Twenties, Robert Nippoldt captures the scene with all its seduction, celebrity, and its grit. In the accompanying text, Kothenschulte profiles the movers and shakers of the age, as well as its most groundbreaking developments across movie direction, music, costume, scenery and beyond. Brimming with elegance and energy, this enchanting journey in images and words takes the reader back in Tinseltown time, direct to the heart, and the sheer movie-making thrill, of a decisive cinematic decade. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This TASCHEN Collector’s Edition presents the first volume of one of the most expansive illustrated publications on Disney animation. In it, some 1,500 images as well as top essays by eminent Disney experts take us to the beating heart of the studio’s “Golden Age of Animation,” tracing Disney’s complete animation journey from the silent film era, through his first full-length feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) and the pioneering artistic experiment Fantasia (1940), right up to his last masterpieces Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966) and The Jungle Book (1967). The book brings focus to each of the major animated features made during Walt’s lifetime, including Pinocchio, Fantasia, Dumbo, Bambi, Cinderella, Peter Pan, Lady and the Tramp, and One Hundred and One Dalmatians, without forgetting the experimental short films of the Silly Symphonies series, underappreciated episodic musical films such as Make Mine Music and Melody Time, and many unfinished projects, such as proposed sequels to Fantasia or a homage to Davy Crockett by painter Thomas Hart Benton. With extensive research conducted through the collections of the Walt Disney Company, as well as private collections, editor Daniel Kothenschulte curates some of the most precious concept paintings and storyboards to reveal just how these animation masterpieces came to life. These original artworks are accompanied by cel setups of famous film scenes, rare pictures from Disney photographers, and fascinating excerpts from story conferences between Walt and his staff. Throughout, contributions from such leading Disney specialists as Leonard Maltin, Dave Smith, Charles Solomon, J. B. Kaufman, Russell Merritt, Brian Sibley, and Didier Ghez detail the evolution of each respective film and honor the outstanding animators and designers who influenced the style of the studio, among them Albert Hurter, Gustaf Tenggren, Kay Nielsen, Carl Barks, Mary Blair, Sylvia Holland, Tyrus Wong, Ken Anderson, Eyvind Earle, and Walt Peregoy. This definitive Collector’s Edition, limited to 2,500 copies, comes with its own facsimile of a 64-page color storyboard designed for Mickey Mouse’s legendary appearance in “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” in Fantasia and stunning facsimile portfolio of five masterful cel setups from the Silly Symphonies cartoon musicals, offering remarkable testimony to the love of detail that was built into each Disney frame. First volume of one of the most expansive illustrated publications on Disney animation. Limited to 2,500 copies. Presented in a clamshell box with facsimile portfolio of 5 cel setups from the Silly Symphonies and a 64-page facsimile reproduction of color sketches for “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” from Fantasia, many of them designed by legendary Disney artist Tom Codrick. Produced with the assistance of the Walt Disney Archives and Disney’s Animation Research Library. Covers the Walt Disney journey from the era of silent films through to his final masterpiece The Jungle Book (1967). Includes the first full-length feature, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), the landmark artistic experiment Fantasia (1940), and beloved postwar classics such as Cinderella (1950) and Peter Pan (1953). 1,500 illustrations and essays by eminent Disney experts. Masterful cel setups provide highly detailed illustrations of famous film scenes. Remarkable behind-the-scenes insight with excerpts from story conferences with Walt and his staff and rare pictures taken by Disney studio photographers. Hardcover, 620 pages, 41.1 x 30.0 cm (16.2 x 11.8 in.) in clamshell box. With portfolio of 5 cel setups, 37.6 x 30 cm (14.8 x 11.8 in.) and 30 x 36.3 cm (11.8 x 14.3 in.), and 64-page facsimile of 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' storyboard from Fantasia, 30 x 37 cm (11.8 x 14.6 in.). (knihydobrovsky.cz)

On November 18, 1928, the world's most famous Mouse made his very first public debut. Today, we celebrate 90+ years of Mickey in one of the most expansive illustrated publications on the Disney universe. Starting with the first sketches of a character who was almost named Mortimer, we trace the career of Walt Disney's and Ub Iwerks's most famous creation, one met with an explosion of worldwide popularity preceded only by the earlier successes of Charlie Chaplin.With unlimited access to Disney's vast historical collections as well as public and private collections, the authors bring Mickey's success story to life: concept art, story sketches, background paintings, and animation drawings as well as historical photographs trace the origins and evolution of such timeless favorites as Steamboat Willie, The Band Concert, and Brave Little Tailor. They also follow Mickey as he builds on this legendary library of short cartoons by appearing in two historic feature-length films, Fantasia and Fun and Fancy Free.Extensive archival research sheds new light on little-known chapters of Mickey's career, the origins of the Mickey Mouse Club, and his use as a patriotic icon during World War II. Along the way, we encounter the work of all major Mickey artists in both film and comics, including such greats as Ub Iwerks, Win Smith, Ferdinand Horvath, Fred Moore, Floyd Gottfredson, Carl Barks, Manuel Gonzales, Paul Murry, Romano Scarpa, Giorgio Cavazzano, Byron Erickson, and Cesar Ferioli.Mickey Mouse has left an indelible mark on everyday culture as well as high art, becoming a favored subject for Pop artists such as Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, and Roy Lichtenstein. As Walt Disney once said: "I only hope that we never lose sight of one thing-that it was all started by a mouse." And an end to the success story is nowhere in sight. Today, 90+ years after his creation, Mickey remains as lovable and popular as ever. Let's pay tribute to the little fellow, his legend, and his legacy with a monument to the one and only Mickey Mouse. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Her eyes are wide open. Her lips parted as if to speak. Her dead body frozen in the ice...She is not the only one. When a young boy discovers the body of a woman beneath a thick sheet of ice in a South London park, Detective Erika Foster is called in to lead the murder investigation. The victim, a beautiful young socialite, appeared to have the perfect life. Yet when Erika begins to dig deeper, she starts to connect the dots between the murder and the killings of three prostitutes, all found strangled, hands bound and dumped in water around London. What dark secrets is the girl in the ice hiding? As Erika inches closer to uncovering the truth, the killer is closing in on Erika. The last investigation Erika led went badly wrong... resulting in the death of her husband. With her career hanging by a thread, Erika must now battle her own personal demons as well as a killer more deadly than any she's faced before. But will she get to him before he strikes again? A page-turning thriller packed with suspense. If you like Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbot and Karin Slaughter, discover Rob Bryndza's new series today. Watch out for more from DCI Erika Foster. She's fearless. Respected. Unstoppable. Detective Erika Foster will catch a killer, whatever it takes. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: The walking trip that Stevenson describes in [i]Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes[/i] (1879) was taken when the nascent author was still in his twenties and pining for a lost love. Accompanied by Modestine, the eponymous donkey he hired to carry his camping gear, the journey proved both challenging and charming. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

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

August Sedláček (1843-1926) is one of a few Czech historians whose name is known outside the narrow circle of the historical community.His most famous work, the fifteen-volume Hrady, zámky a tvrze království Českého [Castles, Chateaux and Strongholds of the Kingdom of Bohemia], is comprehensible to the lay public, but also its professional quality is so far undoubtable. For the preparation of his monumental work, August Sedláček created a number of auxiliary materials, which are preserved to this day in state archives and, above all, at the Institute of History of the Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague (http://www.hiu.cas.cz/en/structure/medieval-history/pozustalost-augusta-sedlacka.ep/). All of these materials themselves have high scientific and historical value. In particular, two card indices (genealogical and topographical), comprising altogether about 400 000 cards, are to this day the most frequently used archival collections of the August Sedláček scholarly legacy. Since 2015, they are accessible to public as a digital database (www.augustsedlacek.cz). The special methodology and software developed for this purpose not only allow a standard access to each particular digitised index card, but make it possible to analyse the information contained in the card indices as a whole and provide their end users - the researchers - with comfortable room for their own interpretations. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Římské lampy byly charakteristickou formou vnitřního osvětlení. Díky reliéfním dekoracím se staly přitažlivými exponáty drobného umění v moderních sbírkách. V antickém světe však znamenaly mnohem víc — s distribuční sítí klenoucí se přes tři kontinenty, vyráběny zástupem výrobců pod řadou značek, s náboženským významem při uctívaní božstev a při posmrtném ritu i jako symbol vzdělání a studia nám umožňují objevovat antickou ekonomiku, kulturu, organizaci řemesla a běžný život v římských provinciích.Publikace obsahuje rozsáhlý soupis 210 antických lamp z římského tábora Gerulata a přilehlého civilního osídlení. Lampy byly získány během archeologických výzkumů od roku 1961 až po dnešek v prostorech domů, pohřebišť, vojenských stavení a v opevnění římské tvrze na dunajském limitu, pocházejí z časového rozpětí od r. 80 do r. 350 po Kristu. Poprvé jsou nyní publikovány v jediném celku, barevně a s detailní analýzou typů, výrobních značek a ikonografie. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Join the hunt for the cosmic beauty in numbers with stories of the discovery of the ten most admired equations of all time. Here are the stories of the ten most popular equations of all time as voted for by readers of Physics World, including - accessibly described here for the first time - the favourite equation of all, Euler's equation. Each is an equation that captures with beautiful simplicity what can only be described clumsily in words. Euler's equation [eip + 1 = 0] was described by respondents as 'the most profound mathematic statement ever written', 'uncanny and sublime', 'filled with cosmic beauty' and 'mind-blowing'. Collectively these equations also amount to the world's most concise and reliable body of knowledge. Many scientists and those with a mathematical bent have a soft spot for equations. This book explains both why these ten equations are so beautiful and significant, and the human stories behind them. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The CEO of Disney, one of Time's most influential people of 2019, shares the ideas and values he embraced to reinvent one of the most beloved companies in the world and inspire the people who bring the magic to life.Robert Iger became CEO of The Walt Disney Company in 2005, during a difficult time. Morale had deteriorated, competition was intense, and technology was changing faster than at any time in the company's history. His vision came down to three clear ideas: Recommit to the concept that quality matters, embrace technology instead of fighting it, and think bigger-think global-and turn Disney into a stronger brand in international markets.Fourteen years later, Disney is the largest, most respected media company in the world, counting Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm and 21st Century Fox among its properties. Its value is nearly five times what it was when Iger took over, and he is recognized as one of the most innovative and successful CEOs of our era.In The Ride of a Lifetime, Robert Iger shares the lessons he's learned while running Disney and leading its 200,000 employees, and he explores the principles that are necessary for true leadership, including:Optimism. Even in the face of difficulty, an optimistic leader will find the path toward the best possible outcome and focus on that, rather than give in to pessimism and blaming.Courage. Leaders have to be willing to take risks and place big bets. Fear of failure destroys creativity.Decisiveness. All decisions, no matter how difficult, can be made on a timely basis. Indecisiveness is both wasteful and destructive to morale.Fairness. Treat people decently, with empathy, and be accessible to them.This book is about the relentless curiosity that has driven Iger for forty-five years, since the day he started as the lowliest studio grunt at ABC. It's also about thoughtfulness and respect, and a decency-over-dollars approach that has become the bedrock of every project and partnership Iger pursues, from a deep friendship with Steve Jobs in his final years to an abiding love of the Star Wars mythology."The ideas in this book strike me as universal" Iger writes. "Not just to the aspiring CEOs of the world, but to anyone wanting to feel less fearful, more confidently themselves, as they navigate their professional and even personal lives." (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Autochladnička - kompresorová, napájecí napětí 12 V a 230 V, objem 27 l, rozsah chlazení od -20 do 20 °C, s displejem, hlučnost 44 dB, hmotnost 13,6 kg, délka kabelu 3,5 m, napájecí AC adaptér součástí balení, rozměry 39 × 60 × 33,7 cm (V׊×H), černá barva, energetická třída D (alza.cz)

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

Dekáda interpreta: 1950 - 1959;1970 - 1979;1960 - 1969 Složení setu: 1 ks Typ: Album;Otevírací obal;Remastered;Live;LP deska Hmotnost: 180 g Rok vydání: 2016.0 Barva podle výrobce: Black Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Datum vydání: 2016-11-04 Rok nahrávky: 2016.0 Subžánr: Blues Rock;Psychedelic Rock;Pop Rock;Hard Rock;Folk Rock;Pop;Rock;Rock and Roll Žánr: Pop;Rock Balení obsahuje: LP Země původu: Evropská unie Varianta: Live At The Hollywood Bowl (Vinyl LP) Barva: Černá Země interpreta: Spojené království Interpret / Téma: The Beatles Vydavatelství: Universal Music (muziker.cz)

Hudební CD - Oblíbené rytmy minulosti - německé taneční orchestry Dirigenti: Bartolomev, Billy| Bela, Daios | Berking, Willie | Bund, Hans | Dobrint, Otto | Ette, Bernhard | Gesi Von, Barnabas | Harden, Eric | Jost, Oscar | Schtenzel, Otto | Ton, Franz | Weber, Marek | Wiedmann, Kurt | Wolf, Joseph | Zacharias, Helmut Seznam stop CD Jiga-Club (Rizza) / Billy BARTOLOMEV and His Orchestra / Good-bye, It's Too Good to be True (Jurman-Rotter) / Bernhard ETTE and His Orchestra / Alice in Wolderland (Tobias - Amberg) / Eric HARDEN and His Orchestra / Tap-Dancer (Ravich) / Otto DOBRINT and His Orchestra / Make Me Happy (Maceben - Beckman) / Eric HARDEN and His Orchestra / Malwina Kisses That Way (May - Amberg) / Marek WEBER and His Orchestra / Boy Klaus (Fossen) / Willie BERKING and His Orchestra / If Spring Came Again (Abraham) / „Weintraub Syncopators” / Waiter, Two Coffees! (Kovler - Rosen) / Oscar JOST and His Orchestra / Pusta-fox (Edel) /... (alza.cz)

'Brilliant, page-turning fiction with mythic underpinnings... The book is like nothing I've ever read before. It sort of took my breath away' - Stephen King (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The Sunday Times and New York Times bestseller'THE ROYAL BOOK OF THE YEAR ... You've read their side of the story, now read the real story' Daily MailTHIS CRISIS IS AS BIG AS THE ABDICATION - SAYS LACEY, HISTORICAL ADVISOR TO THE CROWN.The world has watched Prince William and Prince Harry since they were born. Raised by Princess Diana to be the closest of brothers, how have the boy princes grown into very different, now distanced men?From royal expert and bestselling author Robert Lacey, this book is an unparalleled insider account of tumult and secrecy revealing the untold details of William and Harry's early closeness then estrangement. It asks what happens when two sons are raised for vastly different futures - one burdened with the responsibility of one day becoming king, the other with the knowledge that he will always remain spare.How have William and Harry each formed their idea of a modern royal's duty and how they should behave? Were the seeds of damage sowed as Prince Charles and Diana's marriage painfully unraveled for all the world to see? In the previous generation, how have Prince Charles and Prince Andrew's lives unfolded in the shadow of the Crown? What choices has Queen Elizabeth II made in marshalling her feuding heirs? What parts have Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle played in helping their husbands to choose their differing paths? And what is the real, unvarnished story behind Harry and Meghan's dramatic departure?In the most intimate vision yet of life behind closed doors, with the family's highs, lows and hardest decisions all laid out, this is a journey into royal life as never offered before. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Typ: Nové vydání;LP deska;Kompilace Žánr: Pop;Elektronický;Rock Země původu: Německo Subžánr: Pop Rock;New Wave;Synth-pop Balení obsahuje: LP Interpret / Téma: Frankie Goes to Hollywood Vydavatelství: Universal Music Země interpreta: Spojené království Barva podle výrobce: Black Barva: Černá Dekáda interpreta: 1990 - 1999;2000 - 2009;1980 - 1989 Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Datum vydání: 2020-12-11 Složení setu: 2 ks Rok vydání: 2020.0 Varianta: Bang! The Greatest Hits Of Frankie Goes To Hollywood (2 LP) (muziker.cz)

We tend to believe that normality equals health. Yet what is the norm in the Western world?Mental illness is on an unstoppable rise. Some 45% of Europeans suffer high blood pressure, and nearly 70% of Americans take at least one prescription drug. Illness and trauma are defining how we live.In his new masterpiece, renowned physician, addiction expert and author Gabor Mate dissects the underlying causes of this malaise - physical and emotional, and connects the dots between our personal suffering and the pressures of modern-day living. Over four decades of clinical experience, Dr Mate has found that the common definition of 'normal' is false: virtually all disease is actually a natural reflection of life in an abnormal culture, as we grow further and further apart from our true selves. But he also shows us the pathway to reconnection and healing.Filled with stories of people in the grip of illness or in the triumphant wake of recovery, this life-affirming book shows how true health is possible - if we are willing to embrace authenticity above social expectations. The Myth of Normal is Gabor Mate's most ambitious, compassionate and urgent book yet. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Píše se rok 2076 a Měsíc slouží jako trestanecká kolonie pro vzpurné a nežádoucí obyvatele Země. Ve snaze přežít v drsném a nepřátelském prostředí si exulanti vytvořili liberální společnost pod dohledem přísné pozemské vlády, která se stará o životní nezbytnosti "luňáků" výměnou za dodávky obilí pro hladovějící populaci Země. Situace se postupně zhoršuje a obyvatelé Měsíce si začínají uvědomovat, že pokud se pozemské tyranii nevzepřou, čeká je nevyhnutelné vyčerpání zdrojů a následná environmentální apokalypsa. Do čela revoluce se postaví nepravděpodobná skupinka antihrdinů a navzdory tomu, že mají jen mizivou šanci na úspěch, roznítí plamen vzpoury, která by mohla změnit budoucnost celého lunárního světa. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The essential companion to the No. 1 internationally bestselling the Wheel of Time, one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever publishedNOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON AMAZON PRIMEWith never-before-told legends and fascinating histories of its peoples and lands, this engrossing book, written by Robert Jordan himself in collaboration with Teresa Patterson, takes you on an unforgettable journey through the extraordinary world of the Wheel of Time.The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth comes again. 'EPIC IN EVERY SENSE' Sunday Times'WITH THE WHEEL OF TIME, JORDAN HAS COME TO DOMINATE THE WORLD THAT TOLKIEN BEGAN TO REVEAL' New York Times'[THE] AMBITIOUS WHEEL OF TIME SERIES HELPED REDEFINE THE GENRE' George R. R. Martin'A FANTASY PHENOMENON' SFXThe Wheel of Time series:The Eye of the World The Great HuntThe Dragon Reborn The Shadow Rising The Fires of Heaven Lord of Chaos A Crown of Swords The Path of DaggersWinter's HeartCrossroads of Twilight Knife of Dreams The Gathering Storm Towers of Midnight A Memory of LightNew Spring (prequel) (knihydobrovsky.cz)

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

Western countries invest billions in healthcare, yet mental illness and chronic diseases are on a seemingly unstoppable rise. Nearly 70% of Americans are now on prescription drugs. So what is 'normal' when it comes to health?Over four decades of clinical experience, renowned physician and addiction expert Dr Gabor Maté has seen how health systems neglect the role that trauma exerts on our bodies and our minds. Medicine often fails to treat the whole person, ignoring how today's culture stresses our bodies, burdens our immune systems and undermines emotional balance.Now, in his most ambitious and urgent book yet, Dr Maté connects the dots between our personal suffering and the pressures of modern-day living - with disease as a natural reflection of a life spent growing further and further apart from our true selves. But, with deep compassion, he also shows us a pathway to health and healing.Filled with stories of people in the grip of illness or in the triumphant wake of recovery, this life-affirming book, co-written with his son Daniel, proves true health is possible - if we are willing to reconnect with each other and our authentic selves. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

1919. The eyes of the world are on Paris, where statesmen, diplomats and politicians have gathered to discuss the fate of half the world's nations in the aftermath of the cataclysm that was the Great War. A horde of journalists, spies and opportunists have also gathered in the city and the last thing the British diplomatic community needs at such a time is the mysterious death of a senior member of their delegation. So, when Sir Henry Maxted falls from the roof of his mistress's apartment building in unexplained circumstances, their first instinct is to suppress all suspicious aspects of the event. But Sir Henry's son, ex Royal Flying Corps ace James 'Max' Maxted, has other ideas. He resolves to find out how and why his father died - even if this means disturbing the impression of harmonious calm which the negotiating teams have worked so hard to maintain. In a city where countries are jostling for position at the crossroads of history and the stakes could hardly be higher, it is difficult to tell who is a friend and who a foe. And Max will soon discover just how much he needs friends, as his search for the truth sucks him into the dark heart of a seemingly impenetrable mystery. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Prepare to turn the Wheel of Time - discover the first novel in one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published.When their village is attacked by terrifying creatures, Rand al'Thor and his friends are forced to flee for their lives. An ancient evil is stirring, and its servants are scouring the land for the Dragon Reborn - the prophesised hero who can deliver the world from darkness.In this Age of myth and legend, the Wheel of Time turns. What was, what may be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

LP vinyl - Dříve nevydané patnáctipísňové vystoupení legendární americké jazzové zpěvačky ve slavném Hollywood Bowlu z roku 1958 na vinylu. Dříve nevydané patnáctipísňové vystoupení legendární americké jazzové zpěvačky ve slavném Hollywood Bowlu z roku 1958 na vinylu. Rok vydání : 2022 Seznam stop LP The Song Is Ended / You're Laughing at Me / How Deep Is the Ocean / Heat Wave / Suppertime / Cheek to Cheek / Russian Lullaby / Top Hat White Tie and Tails / I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm / Get Thee Behind Me Satan / Let's Face the Music And Dance / Always / Puttin' on the Ritz / Let Yourself Go / Alexander's Ragtime Band (alza.cz)

Hudební CD - Po úspěšných reedicích sólových alba „Talk Is Cheap” a „Main Offender” přichází firma BMG s reedicí živého alba „Live At The Hollywood Palladium”. Po úspěšných reedicích sólových alba „Talk Is Cheap” a „Main Offender” přichází firma BMG s reedicí živého alba „Live At The Hollywood Palladium”. Titul vychází ve formátech CD Mediabook, 2LP black vinyl, 2LP red vinyl a speciální dárkový box. Seznam stop CD Take It So Hard (Live) / How I Wish (Live) / I Could Have Stood You Up (Live) / Too Rude (Live) / Make No Mistake (Live) / Time Is On My Side (Live) / Big Enough (Live) / Whip It Up (Live) / Locked Away (Live) / Struggle (Live) / Happy (Live) / Connection (Live) / Rockawhile (Live) (alza.cz)

Hudební CD - Dříve nevydané patnáctipísňové vystoupení legendární americké jazzové zpěvačky ve slavném Hollywood Bowlu z roku 1958 na CD. Dříve nevydané patnáctipísňové vystoupení legendární americké jazzové zpěvačky ve slavném Hollywood Bowlu z roku 1958 na CD. Rok vydání : 2022 Seznam stop CD The Song Is Ended / You're Laughing at Me / How Deep Is the Ocean / Heat Wave / Suppertime / Cheek to Cheek / Russian Lullaby / Top Hat White Tie and Tails / I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm / Get Thee Behind Me Satan / Let's Face the Music And Dance / Always / Puttin' on the Ritz / Let Yourself Go / Alexander's Ragtime Band (alza.cz)

'Rarely is a book this finely wrought, the lives and histories it holds so tenderly felt, and rendered unforgettably true' Ocean Vuong, author of On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous In this blinding debut, Robert Jones Jr. blends the lyricism of Toni Morrison with the vivid prose of Zora Neale Hurston to characterise the forceful, enduring bond of love, and what happens when brutality threatens the purest form of serenity. The Halifax plantation is known as Empty by the slaves who work it under the pitiless gaze of its overseers and its owner, Massa Paul. Two young enslaved men, Samuel and Isaiah dwell among the animals they keep in the barn, helping out in the fields when their day is done. But the barn is their haven, a space of radiance and love - away from the blistering sun and the cruelty of the toubabs - where they can be alone together. But, Amos - a fellow slave - has begun to direct suspicion towards the two men and their refusal to bend. Their flickering glances, unspoken words and wilful intention, revealing a truth that threatens to rock the stability of the plantation. And preaching the words of Massa Paul's gospel, he betrays them. The culminating pages of The Prophets summon a choral voice of those who have suffered in silence, with blistering humanity, as the day of reckoning arrives at the Halifax plantation. Love, in all its permutations, is the discovery at the heart of Robert Jones Jr's breathtaking debut, The Prophets. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Robert Mazur spent five years undercover infiltrating the criminal hierarchy of Colombia's drug cartels. The dirty bankers and businessmen he befriended knew him as Bob Musella, a wealthy, mob-connected big shot living the good life. Together they partied in expensive hotels, drank the world's finest champagnes, drove Rolls-Royce convertibles and flew in private jets. But under Mazur's designer suits and hidden away in his quality briefcase, recorders whirred quietly, capturing the damning evidence of their crimes. Then, at his own staged wedding, he led a dramatic takedown that shook the underworld. In the end, more than eighty men and women were charged worldwide. Operation C-Chase became one of the most successful undercover operations in the history of US law enforcement, and evidence gathered during the bust proved critical to the conviction of General Manuel Noriega. The Infiltrator is the true story of how Mazur's undercover work helped bring down the unscrupulous bankers who manipulated complex international finance systems to serve drug lords - including Pablo Escobar and the infamous Medillin cartel - corrupt politicians, tax cheats and terrorists. It is a shocking chronicle of the rise and fall of perhaps the biggest and most intricate money-laundering operation of all time. And, at its heart, it's a vivid portrait of an undercover life and the sacrifices it requires. Filled with dangerous lies, near misses and harrowing escapes, The Infiltrator is as bracing and explosive as the greatest fiction thrillers - only it's all true. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

In this eye-opening companion to Netflix's acclaimed series The Crown, renowned biographer and the show's historical consultant, Robert Lacey takes us through the real history that inspired the drama. Covering two tumultuous decades in the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, Lacey looks at the key social, political and personal moments and their effects - not only on the royal family, but also on the world around them. From the Suez Canal Crisis and the US/Russia space race to the legacy of the Duke of Windsor's collaboration with Hitler, along with the rumoured issues with the royal marriage, The Crown provides a thought-provoking insight into the historic decades that the show covers, revealing the truth behind the on-screen drama.Extensively researched and complete with beautifully reproduced photographs, this is a unique look behind the history that inspired the show and the years that would prove to be the making of the Queen. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Set at a time of lengthening shadows, this is a novel about the sparks that illuminate the dark: of wisdom, compassion, defiance and courage. It is wry, piercing and also, fittingly, radiant.' Daily MailFrom Robert Seethaler, the author of the Man Booker International shortlisted A Whole Life, comes a deeply moving story of ordinary lives profoundly affected by the Third Reich, in the tradition of novels such as Fred Uhlman's classic Reunion, Bernhard Schlink's The Reader and Rachel Seiffert's The Dark Room.When seventeen-year-old Franz exchanges his home in the idyllic beauty of the Austrian lake district for the bustle of Vienna, his homesickness quickly dissolves amidst the thrum of the city. In his role as apprentice to the elderly tobacconist Otto Trsnyek, he will soon be supplying the great and good of Vienna with their newspapers and cigarettes. Among the regulars is a Professor Freud, whose predilection for cigars and occasional willingness to dispense romantic advice will forge a bond between him and young Franz.It is 1937. In a matter of months Germany will annex Austria and the storm that has been threatening to engulf the little tobacconist will descend, leaving the lives of Franz, Otto and Professor Freud irredeemably changed. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Sebevražedný oddíl zasahuje ze stínů a odvádí práci, které by se superhrdinové nedotkli ani dlouhou tyčí. Jeho členy drží pod krkem svým ocelovým stiskem ředitelka Amanda Wallerová a dosud se jí dařilo svá monstra a maniaky udržet v tajnosti… ale tomu je teď konec. Batman je jim na stopě a ani on, ani Liga spravedlnosti nehodlají existenci něčeho podobného tolerovat. Oddíl musí být rozpuštěn.Ale zatímco se kladní i záporní hrdinové soustředí jen na své osudové střetnutí, zvrhlý intrikán Maxwell Lord sestavil hrůzné vojsko těch nejvražednějších superpadouchů DC vesmíru a hodlá pobít oba týmy bez rozdílu!Připravte se na akcí nadupané setkání s těmi největšími komiksovými hrdiny i zločinci, které vám přináší hvězdný tým scenáristů Joshua Williamson, Tim Seeley, Rob Williams a Si Spurrier, jejichž vizi ztvárnili neméně hvězdní výtvarníci Jason Fabok, Tony S. Daniel, Jesus Merino, Riley Rossmo, Christian Duce a další! Obsahuje bonus ke komiksu SEBEVRAŽEDNÝ ODDÍL č. 8 a komiksy SEBEVRAŽEDNÝ ODDÍL č. 9, LIGA SPRAVEDLNOSTI č. 12 a LIGA SPRAVEDLNOSTI VERSUS SEBEVRAŽEDNÝ ODDÍL č. 1–3. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This stunning special edition hardback celebrates the first book in the international bestselling Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published. NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON PRIME VIDEO. When their village is attacked by terrifying creatures, Rand al'Thor and his friends are forced to flee for their lives.An ancient evil is stirring, and its servants are scouring the land for the Dragon Reborn - the prophesised hero who can deliver the world from darkness. In this Age of myth and legend, the Wheel of Time turns. What was, what may be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.This special edition hardback includes: - New front cover artwork with gold foil - Beautiful, full-colour endpapers with the classic Wheel of Time map from Thomas Canty and Ellisa Mitchell - Head and tail bands ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S TOP 100 FANTASY BOOKS OF ALL TIME'Epic in every sense' Sunday Times'With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal' New York Times'[The] huge ambitious Wheel of Time series helped redefine the genre' George R. R. Martin'A fantasy phenomenon' SFXAlso look out for The Complete Wheel of Time Box Set, a box set containing all fifteen novels in this monumental series, presented in a sturdy box with a wood-finish effect. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Prepare to turn the Wheel of Time - discover the first novel in one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published.When their village is attacked by terrifying creatures, Rand al'Thor and his friends are forced to flee for their lives. An ancient evil is stirring, and its servants are scouring the land for the Dragon Reborn - the prophesised hero who can deliver the world from darkness.In this Age of myth and legend, the Wheel of Time turns. What was, what may be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

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

Publikace Biosociální interakce v procesu modernizace se zabývá celou škálou významných společenských otázek, plynoucích ze střetu evoluční výbavy lidstva a biosociálních požadavků moderního života. Látka je uspořádána do celků podle nejpodstatnějších zdrojů biosociální variability: individuální různost, věková různost, sexuální různost, rodinná různost, reprodukční různost, sociální různost, rasová různost a mezigenerační různost. Analýza každého zdroje variací začíná rozborem jeho biologicko-evolučního základu, následuje zevrubný přehled jeho biosociálních vazeb specifických pro variabilitu a závěr každé části tvoří úvahy nad důsledky plynoucími z konfrontace mezi lidským evolučním dědictvím specifickým pro variabilitu na straně jedné, a požadavky a adaptivními nároky vytvořenými novým životním prostředím, vzniklým v procesu modernizace, na straně druhé. Kniha zkoumá nejvýznamnější zdroje lidské biosociální variability ve vztahu k maladaptivním moderním sociálním praktikám, jako je individualismus, diskriminace starých lidí, sexismus, nadřazování rodiny nad jednotlivce, pro- nebo antinatalismus, třídní předsudky, rasismus a dysgeneze. Publikace přináší neotřelý a originální pohled na humanitní a společenské vědy i nepřehlédnutelné nové podněty pro všechny, kdo se zajímají o biologii. (patro.cz)

Publikace Biosociální interakce v procesu modernizace se zabývá celou škálou významných společenských otázek, plynoucích ze střetu evoluční výbavy lidstva a biosociálních požadavků moderního života. Látka je uspořádána do celků podle nejpodstatnějších zdrojů biosociální variability: individuální různost, věková různost, sexuální různost, rodinná různost, reprodukční různost, sociální různost, rasová různost a mezigenerační různost. Analýza každého zdroje variací začíná rozborem jeho biologicko-evolučního základu, následuje zevrubný přehled jeho biosociálních vazeb specifických pro variabilitu a závěr každé části tvoří úvahy nad důsledky plynoucími z konfrontace mezi lidským evolučním dědictvím specifickým pro variabilitu na straně jedné, a požadavky a adaptivními nároky vytvořenými novým životním prostředím, vzniklým v procesu modernizace, na straně druhé. Kniha zkoumá nejvýznamnější zdroje lidské biosociální variability ve vztahu k maladaptivním moderním sociálním praktikám, jako je individualismus, diskriminace starých lidí, sexismus, nadřazování rodiny nad jednotlivce, pro- nebo antinatalismus, třídní předsudky, rasismus a dysgeneze. Publikace Biosociální interakce v procesu modernizace přináší neotřelý a originální pohled na humanitní a společenské vědy i nepřehlédnutelné nové podněty pro všechny, kdo se zajímají o biologii. ROBERT CLIQUET je emeritním profesorem biologické antropologie a sociální biologie na katedře demografie na Univerzitě v Gentu, kde přednáší společenské a behaviorální vědy. Je také čestným generálním ředitelem multidisciplinárního Centra pro studium obyvatelstva a rodiny (CBGS) v Bruselu, což je vlámský vládní vědecký institut, kde se podílí na výzkumu zaměřeném na reprodukční chování a další otázky spojené s populační politikou. Od roku 1999 pracuje jako poradce Ústavu pro populaci a sociální politiku (PSPC) v Bruselu. Roku 2002 začal spolupracovat s Fakultou sociálních studií Masarykovy univerzity na komparativní studii populační politiky, po níž následoval projekt zkoumající integraci žen-imigrantek. Od roku 2008 zde jako hostující profesor přednáší na téma sociální biologie v procesu modernizace.Profesor Cliquet je autorem téměř dvou stovek odborných článků a několika knih zabývajících se tématem populace, rodiny a populační politikou na globální i regionální úrovni. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

"Glamorous and suspenseful." -Marie Benedict, New York Times bestselling author of The Only Woman in the Room and The Mitford AffairPerhaps the best place in 1943 Hollywood to see the stars is the Hollywood Canteen, a club for servicemen staffed exclusively by those in show business. Murder mystery playwright Annie Laurence, new in town after a devastating breakup, definitely hopes to rub elbows with the right stars. Maybe then she can get her movie made.But Hollywood proves to be more than tinsel and glamour. When despised film critic Fiona Farris is found dead in the Canteen kitchen, Annie realizes any one of the Canteen's luminous volunteers could be guilty of the crime. To catch the killer, Annie falls in with Fiona's friends, a bitter and cynical group-each as uniquely unhappy in their life and career as Annie is in hers-that call themselves the Ambassador's Club.Solving a murder in real life, it turns out, is a lot harder than writing one for the stage. And by involving herself in the secrets and lies of the Ambassador's Club, Annie just might have put a target on her own back. "This vibrant, utterly delightful mystery expertly captures the drama, glamour and absurdity of wartime Hollywood.Sarah James's swift dialogue, dry wit and clever characters transport you into a 1940s movie, where the jokes are quick, the love affairs scandalous and the cast as charming as they are flawed. Underneath it all, James's deep knowledge of the era's movies and music lends an authenticity that makes the rest shine even brighter. I laughed, I gasped and I never wanted it to end.This should head straight to the top of every must-read list." -Brianna Labuskes, author of The Librarian of Burned Books (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hudební CD - Debutové studiové album skupiny Frankie Goes to Hollywood z roku 1984. Debutové studiové album skupiny Frankie Goes to Hollywood z roku 1984. Seznam stop The World is My Oyster (Including Well / Snatch of Fury) / Welcome To the Pleasuredome / Relax / War / Two Tribes / Tag / Ferry (Go) / Born To Run / San Jose / Wish the Lads Were Here / The Ballad of 32 / Krisco Kisses / Black Night White Light / The Only Star In Heaven / The Power of Love / Bang (alza.cz)

Subžánr: Synth-pop;New Wave;Pop Rock Varianta: Welcome To The Pleasuredom (2 LP) Vydavatelství: Universal Music Typ: LP deska;Album;Nové vydání Země interpreta: Spojené království Dekáda interpreta: 1980 - 1989;2000 - 2009;1990 - 1999 Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Složení setu: 2 ks Barva: Černá Hmotnost: 180 g Barva podle výrobce: Black Datum vydání: 2020-12-11 Rok vydání: 2020.0 Žánr: Pop;Rock;Elektronický Balení obsahuje: LP Interpret / Téma: Frankie Goes to Hollywood Země původu: Německo (muziker.cz)

Největší bestseller Melvilu vydaný po roce 2016 míří do světa! Kniha Roberta Vlacha „Na volné noze: Podnikejte jako profesionálové“ byla v roce 2017 naší nejúspěšnější novinkou co do prodejů i hodnocení čtenářů: Heuréka 95 %, Kosmas 96 %, Dobrovský 94 %, Martinus 92 %, Goodreads 90 %, Alza 96 %, Zboží.cz 95 % atd. A protože freelancing (neboli podnikání na volné noze) je celosvětový fenomén, který Robertova kniha rozebírá do větší hloubky i šíře než zahraniční tituly, rozhodli jsme se ji vydat také v angličtině a dalších jazycích. Robert knihu přepracoval pro mezinárodní čtenářské publikum a přidal přes 350 změn, obrázků, cvičení, zdrojů a příkladů ze světa včetně doporučení, která mu exkluzivně zaslali světoví autoři David Allen (GTD), David H. Hansson (Basecamp, Restart), Adam Grant (Dávat a brát) a Austin Kleon (Ukaž, co děláš). Úvodní část zkrátil a výsledný rukopis je o třetinu kratší než 760stránková česká předloha. Oslovili jsme zkušeného překladatele Erika Pipera, který jako rodilý mluvčí rukopis převedl do svěží soudobé angličtiny, přičemž zachoval styl a ducha originálu. Na textu dále pracoval americký editor Scott Hudson, a aby toho nebylo málo, Robert ještě přizval tucet zkušených freelancerů z půlky světa na závěrečnou oponenturu. Výsledkem je strhující odborná kniha, která se čte jako po másle. The most comprehensive book for freelancers ever written. Packed with proven freelance know-how, including exclusive advice provided by world-class experts David Allen, Adam Grant, Austin Kleon, and David H. Hansson. Freelancing is by far the simplest approach to doing business on the free market. With very little capital, risk and equipment, you can turn gigs and side jobs into a successful business career, become your own boss and do meaningful, well-paid work. Yet over time, freelancing may also prove to be quite a challenge for your self-management, for a freelancer is both an expert and a businessperson. Failing to recognize this leads many freelancers to a bitter end, so developing both your expertise and business skills is essential for attaining sustainable professional growth and better profits. There’s just one more catch. You may soon find out that the rules for success written for companies and startups lack relevance for freelancers. Freelancing is so distinct, that what you need isn’t just any business strategy, but the freelance strategy. In other words, you need this book. The Freelance Way is THE business book for independent professionals. It presents the best available and fully up-to-date freelance know-how, compiled from hundreds of quality sources, including surveys, the latest market data, advice from world-class experts, as well as real-life experiences and stories from hundreds of professionals in different fields and countries, which makes the book highly relevant to freelancers worldwide. The contents of this volume cover all the basics and best practices for beginning freelancers, as well as advanced career strategies and tools for freelance veterans. There are practical tips for greater productivity, successful teamwork, smart pricing, powerful business negotiations, bulletproof personal finance, effective marketing, and much more. Regardless if you've been in business for 20 years, or are just starting out, this book will help you to grow, avoid countless mistakes and develop a successful personal business based on your expertise and good name, to live a free, independent, and fulfilled life. This book will help you if: You are a freelancer. You are dealing with freelance problems that people around you don’t understand. You are considering quitting your job to freelance and are afraid to take risks. You are just starting out in small business. You have been freelancing for a long time and want to acquire new business skills. You are thinking about your career strategy and where will you be in ten or twenty years. You are doing gigs alongside your daily job or studies and it already resembles a business. You are self-employed, working for a single client and want to be more independent. You are running a company or agency founded by you and on your good name. You want to understand freelancers, freelancing and the gig economy in general. About the author Robert Vlach is a senior business consultant, specialized in supporting independent professionals and business owners. In 2005, he founded one of the largest national freelance communities in Europe and later, in 2012, Europe's first think-tank for freelancers which meets regularly in Prague and other cities. He has been holding freelancing courses for more than a decade, and has consulted on over 300 business cases with individuals, startups, and companies. Robert lives with his family in the Czech Republic and Spain. More praise for The Freelance Way “As freelancers, we know why we should run our indie careers as a business, but how is often a challenge. This essential book delivers actionable advice and practical tips yo (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A page-turning thriller packed with suspense. The second Detective Erika Foster novel by bestselling author, Robert Bryndza. 'Absolutely brilliant ...impossible to put this book down! ... A must read' The Quiet Knitter If the Night Stalker is watching, you're already dead... In the dead of a swelteringly hot summer's night, Detective Erika Foster is called to a murder scene. The victim, a doctor, is found suffocated in bed. His wrists are bound and his eyes bulging through a clear plastic bag tied tight over his head. A few days later, another victim is found dead, in exactly the same circumstances. As Erika and her team start digging deeper, they discover a calculated serial killer - stalking their victims before choosing the right moment to strike. The victims are all single men, with very private lives. Why are their pasts shrouded in secrecy? And what links them to the killer? As a heat wave descends upon London, Erika will do everything to stop the Night Stalker before the body count rises, even if it means risking her job. But the victims might not be the only ones being watched... Erika's own life could be on the line. The global bestselling author of The Girl in the Ice is back with a heart-racing, electrifying thriller. If you love Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott and Peter James, you'll be hooked on Robert Bryndza. The Night Stalker now a Wall Street Journal #1 best seller Biographical Notes Robert Bryndza is the author of the international #1 bestselling Detective Erica Foster series. Robert's books have sold over 2 million copies and have been translated into 27 languages. He is British and lives in Slovakia. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Dusk is gathering as a young priest, Christopher Fairfax, rides across a silent land.It's a crime to be out after dark, and Fairfax knows he must arrive at his destination - a remote village in the wilds of Exmoor - before night falls and curfew is imposed.He's lost and he's becoming anxious as he slowly picks his way across a countryside strewn with the ancient artefacts of a civilisation that seems to have ended in cataclysm.What Fairfax cannot know is that, in the days and weeks to come, everything he believes in will be tested to destruction, as he uncovers a secret that is as dangerous as it is terrifying ... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

1468. A young priest, Christopher Fairfax, arrives in a remote Exmoor village to conduct the funeral of his predecessor. The land around is strewn with ancient artefacts - coins, fragments of glass, human bones - which the old parson used to collect. Did his obsession with the past lead to his death? Fairfax becomes determined to discover the truth. Over the course of the next six days, everything he believes - about himself, his faith and the history of his world - will be tested to destruction. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This epic trilogy by Robert Harris includes his bestselling novels: Imperium, Lustrum and Dictator Imperium - Compellingly written in Tiro's voice, Imperium takes us inside the violent, treacherous world of Roman politics, to describe how one man - clever, compassionate, devious, vulnerable - fought to reach the top. Lustrum - From the discovery of a child's mutilated body, through judicial execution and a scandalous trial, to the brutal unleashing of the Roman mob, Lustrum is a study in the timeless enticements and horrors of power. Dictator - Riveting and tumultuous, Dictator encompasses some of the most epic events in human history yet is also an intimate portrait of a brilliant, flawed, frequently fearful yet ultimately brave man – a hero for his time and for ours. This is an unforgettable collection from a master storyteller. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The second novel in the Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published. The Forsaken are loose, the Horn of Valere has been found and the Dead are rising from their dreamless sleep. The Prophecies are being fulfilled - but Rand al'Thor, the shepherd the Aes Sedai have proclaimed as the Dragon Reborn, desperately seeks to escape his destiny.Rand cannot run for ever. With every passing day the Dark One grows in strength and strives to shatter his ancient prison, to break the Wheel, to bring an end to Time and sunder the weave of the Pattern. And the Pattern demands the Dragon. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

His memory is a blank. His bullet-ridden body was fished from the Mediterranean Sea. His face has been altered by plastic surgery. A frame of microfilm has been surgically implanted in his hip. Even his name is a mystery. Marked for death, he is racing for survival through a bizarre world of murderous conspirators--led by Carlos, the world's most dangerous assassin. Who is Jason Bourne? The answer may kill him. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Larkin (The Tribune) picks up the reins for the fifth entry in the Ludlum-spawned Covert-One biotech series (The Altman Code; etc.), bringing to the task a solid intelligence, some really scary nanotechnology and a writing style that sometimes lapses into cliché but always gets the job done. FBI Deputy Assistant Director Kit Pierson and her CIA counterpart, Hal Burke, are secretly working on an operation to destroy the Lazarus Movement, an environmental group run amok. Once a legitimate organization, the Lazarus Movement has been taken over by an evil scientist whose goal is-you guessed it-world domination. Thrust into the middle of this deadly struggle is series hero Lt. Col. Jon Smith, M.D., a scientist and operative for Covert-One, a super top-secret intelligence unit. When the Lazarus Movement's attack on a biotech lab releases a deadly brew of nanophages, microscopic killer devices that turn those unlucky enough to inhale them into piles of "reddish liquid sludge," some start to think that the movement's diabolical leader envisions a vastly depopulated world that he can redesign into an environmental paradise. The action careens from continent to continent, with the bad guys always a few steps ahead of the heroes. Eventually, everyone ends up on an island in the Azores, where, after a deadly firefight and some last-minute reversals, the inevitable conclusion arrives. Hand-to-hand action, intriguing science and plot speed will keep most techno-thriller readers nailed to their seats. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Výpravná a rozsáhlá monografie světoznámého módního a reklamního fotografa Roberta Vano poprvé shrnuje v reprezentativní kolekci nejlepší fotografie z jeho volné tvorby. Vyšla u příležitosti stejnojmenné výstavy v pražské výstavní síni Mánes, kterou připravila na srpen 2009 Leica Gallery Prague. Publikace obsahuje na dvě stě originálům maximálně věrných a speciálním postupem tištěných reprodukcí obrazů, které Robert Vano ručně zhotovuje pro galerijní účely. Pro maximální životnost a výtvarný účinek přitom používá speciální bezcelulózový bavlněný papír a vyvolávací proces na bázi platiny a paladia. Předem speciálně připravené negativy jsou na tuto emulzi kopírovány kontaktním způsobem pro zachování maxima detailů a co nejbohatší škály polotónů. Výsledný dojem je v nejvyšší možné míře zachován i v naší publikaci.Tematicky kniha obsahuje fotografie z oblasti mužského i ženského portrétu a aktu, ale i módu, snová zátiší a architektonická, většinou pražská, zákoutí. Publikaci byla věnována mimořádná péče i po stránce grafické a typografické.Vychází v české a anglické mutaci (knihydobrovsky.cz)

For the first time ever, New York Times bestselling author and former CIA operative Robert Baer tells the explosive story of how insiders believe a KGB mole rose to the highest ranks of the CIA. In the aftermath of the Cold War, US intelligence caught three high-profile Russian spies. However, these arrests left major questions unanswered, and rumours have long swirled of another mole, often referred to as the Fourth Man. Three pioneering female veterans of counterintelligence were tasked with unearthing him. With steadfast determination and expertise, they came to a shocking conclusion, one which had, and continues to harbour, dramatic consequences for American security. In this gripping insider account, Baer tells a thrilling story of Russian espionage and American intelligence. With profound implications for the rise of Vladimir Putin and international relations with Russia, The Fourth Man is a real-life spy thriller with echoes of John Le Carre. (knihydobrovsky.cz)