Hopes and frustrations of lebanese christians - monika langrock

A Monika Langrock ft er the end of the Lebanese civil war (1990), the Lebanese Christian community found itself in a collective identity crisis. The term al-'ihbat al-masihi, meaning disenchantment or frustration, started to be used in order to describe their political and psychological condition. How did the Christians try to cope with it? Th e question of extinction of the Eastern Christianity, asked by the Western public, is oft en asked superfi cially; it is marked by anxiety and fear. However, the Lebanese Christians have been asking the same question since decades. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Libanon je barometrem politického dění na Blízkém východě a libanonští křesťané intelektuální elitou křesťanů Středního východu. Léta po skončení občanské války (1990) však popisují jako léta deziluze a deprese z politického vývoje země. Ve čtrnácti rozhovorech se křesťané z maronitské, řeckopravoslavné, řeckokatolické, arménské a protestantské církve snaží nalézt odpověď na stěžejní otázku: jak se vyrovnat s klesajícím vlivem křesťanů v libanonské, ale i blízkovýchodní společnosti? Kromě úvah o konfesionálním politickém systému, společnosti, kultuře, muslimsko-křesťanských a mezicírkevních vztazích hovoří rovněž o tom, že je třeba vsadit na obnovu duchovních hodnot: na naději, službu a lásku k bližnímu, muslimovi a křesťanovi bez rozdílu. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

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Typ: Jubilejní edice;Barevná;Album;LP deska Složení setu: 2 ks Datum vydání: 2024-05-10 Rok vydání: 2024.0 Barva podle výrobce: Blue Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Interpret / Téma: Keane Varianta: Hopes And Fears (Anniversary Edition) (Coloured) (2 LP) Balení obsahuje: LP Subžánr: Indie Pop;Pop Rock Barva: Modrá Vydavatelství: Island Records Žánr: Rock;Indie;Pop (muziker.cz)

Autentická zpověď talentovaného útočníka Milana Pacandy nabízí jedinečný pohled do každodenní reality bývalého profesionálního sportovce po kariéře. Představte si, že odmalička všechno odevzdáváte fotbalu. Nic jiného pro vás neexistuje. V kombinaci s výjimečným talentem netrvá dlouho a máte nakročeno mezi nejlepší hráče světa. Zbývá odehrát jeden zápas. V něm se ale zraníte a v nemocnici vám řeknou, že už si fotbal nikdy nezahrajete. Jak byste se s tím vyrovnali? A měli byste odvahu potkat se po více než 20 letech s protihráčem, který to podle vás tehdy zavinil? Příběh mimořádně nadaného útočníka brněnské Zbrojovky či pražské Sparty Milana Pacandy o faulu Jana Zakopala, nenaplněných ambicích, závislostech, dluzích, ztrátě rodiny, psychických problémech a snaze o spokojený život. Vypráví on sám v rozhovorech se sportovní novinářkou Monikou Býmovou, která jeho svět pozorovala tři roky. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Autentická zpověď talentovaného útočníka Milana Pacandy nabízí jedinečný pohled do každodenní reality bývalého profesionálního sportovce po kariéře. Představte si, že odmalička všechno odevzdáváte fotbalu. Nic jiného pro vás neexistuje. V kombinaci s výjimečným talentem netrvá dlouho a máte nakročeno mezi nejlepší hráče světa. Zbývá odehrát jeden zápas. V něm se ale zraníte a v nemocnici vám řeknou, že už si fotbal nikdy nezahrajete. Jak byste se s tím vyrovnali? A měli byste odvahu potkat se po více než 20 letech s protihráčem, který to podle vás tehdy zavinil? Příběh mimořádně nadaného útočníka brněnské Zbrojovky či pražské Sparty Milana Pacandy o faulu Jana Zakopala, nenaplněných ambicích, závislostech, dluzích, ztrátě rodiny, psychických problémech a snaze o spokojený život. Vypráví on sám v rozhovorech se sportovní novinářkou Monikou Býmovou, která jeho svět pozorovala tři roky. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A beautiful leather-bound collectible volume of Jack London’s stories.From hard-edged adventures in the Klondike territory to harrowing experiences on the South Seas, Jack London’s three most popular novels form the basis of this collection. Popular short stories round out this beautiful leather-bound volume that will be a treasured addition to any home library. You’ll enjoy hours of reading infused with the romance, hopes, and frustrations of one of the world’s most widely read authors. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Odhalte osudy tří národů ve hře Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, která vyjde pro Nintendo Switch. Jedná se o jiný příběh ze stejného světa jako Fire Emblem: Three Houses. V oblasti Fódlan, kam je Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes dějově zasazeno, vládnou tři mocnosti. Narazíte zde na postavy z Fire Emblem: Three Houses a vychutnáte si ve zdejším světě nové dobrodružství. Užijte si souboje, které v sobě spojují akci a taktiku. Ovládejte postavy a koste hordy nepřátel v intenzivní Warriors akci, zároveň s tím lze udělovat i příkazy svým spojencům. Přemýšlejte takticky a rozhodněte, kdy postoupit dále – vždy bude záležet na aktuální situaci na bojišti. Mezi bitvami můžete promlouvat s ostatními postavami z Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Co na vás čeká v tomto doposud neviděném příběhu? Bude to naděje, nebo zoufalství? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Odhalte osudy tří národů ve hře Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, která vyjde pro Nintendo Switch. Jedná se o jiný příběh ze stejného světa jako Fire Emblem: Three Houses. V oblasti Fódlan, kam je Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes dějově zasazeno, vládnou tři mocnosti. Narazíte zde na postavy z Fire Emblem: Three Houses a vychutnáte si ve zdejším světě nové dobrodružství. Užijte si souboje, které v sobě spojují akci a taktiku. Ovládejte postavy a koste hordy nepřátel v intenzivní Warriors akci, zároveň s tím lze udělovat i příkazy svým spojencům. Přemýšlejte takticky a rozhodněte, kdy postoupit dále – vždy bude záležet na aktuální situaci na bojišti. Mezi bitvami můžete promlouvat s ostatními postavami z Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Co na vás čeká v tomto doposud neviděném příběhu? Bude to naděje, nebo zoufalství? Titul Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes vyjde 24. června pro Nintendo Switch. Hra bude dostupná v angličtině, francouzštině, němčině, španělštině a italštině. Bude rovněž obsahovat anglický a japonský dabing. (fitvyziva.cz)

Hra na konzoli - Nintendo Switch, krabicová verze, žánr: akční a RPG, - V oblasti Fódlan, kam je Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes dějově zasazeno, vládnou tři mocnosti. Narazíte zde na postavy z Fire Emblem: Three Houses a vychutnáte si ve zdejším světě nové dobrodružství. Dejte se do bitvyClaude, Edelgard, Dimitri a řada dalších postav vesmíru Fire Emblem: Three Houses se vrací v akční strategii Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Nintendo Switch. Vezměte nad některými z nich kontrolu a formujte osud svého lidu. Rozdávejte v Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Nintendo Switch rányHordy nepřátel už na vás čekají. Prosekávejte se jimi za pomoci seker, kopí a mečů. Že vám nesedí kontaktní boj? Tak si vezměte luk a prorazte řady protivníků bez nutnosti se k vašim sokům vůbec přiblížit. ... (alza.cz)

Mexican history and Mesoamerican mythology meet in this thrilling historical fantasy with magic, intrigue, treachery, romance, and adventure. The empire of Moctezuma II has long fallen, a city raised on the bones of Tenochtitlan. None dare whisper the names of their gods- or speak of the magic that once graced the land, of the witches who hunted as jaguars, the warriors who soared as eagles. Until a new name emerges- a curse on the lips of the Spanish, a hero in the hearts of the people. A masked vigilante, a sorceress with a blade. Pantera But that is not her only name. To all who know her, Leonora de las Casas Tlazohtzin is a glittering jewel of court, promised to the heir of the Spanish throne. The respectable Lady Leonora faints at the sight of blood and would sooner be caught dead than wield a sword…even against a dauntless thief with a cutting smile. No one suspects that Leonora and Pantera are one and the same. Leonora has fooled them all, and, with magic of her ancestors running through her veins, she is nearly invincible- until an ancient prophecy of destruction threatens, and she is forced to decide: surrender the mask or her life. But the legendary Pantera is destined for more than an early grave, and once she discovers the truth of her origins, not even death will stop her. Mariely Lares' book 'Sun of Blood and Ruin' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 25-09-2023. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Dita von Teese, 256 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá - autor Dita von Teese, 256 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá The "Queen of the New Burlesque" reinvents the world of pin-ups, stripteases, and sexual role play in this beautifully designed double-sided look at modernAmerican burlesque and fetish. Color photos. (alza.cz)

The essential illustrated guide to the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome, vividly retelling their stories and exploring their origins. Who were the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece and Rome? What did they mean to the people who worshipped them? Although their time of widespread worship has long passed, the Greek and Roman gods have fascinated and inspired writers and artists for millennia. From Aphrodite to Apollo, Poseidon to Zeus, these are some of the most recognizable characters in Western culture, yet there is a much richer past behind famous paintings of the birth of Aphrodite or the bold iconography of Zeus and his thunderbolts.The Greek and Roman gods are enthralling characters in the enduringly powerful Iliad, Odyssey and Metamorphoses. They are immortal and powerful yet also vain, vindictive and vulnerable. Moreover, as manifestations of death, fertility, love and war, the gods are also our key to understanding how the Greeks and Romans saw their world.Philip Matyszak presents this pantheon in all their complexity, guiding us from Mount Olympus to the depths of Hades. Each chapter focuses on an individual god or goddess, beginning with their 'biography' as understood by the Greeks and Romans and exploring the origins of the legends. Matyszak mixes history with vivid retellings of the myths in which the gods have a starring role, from stories of cosmic creation and universal war to disastrous weddings and freak discus accidents.This sumptuously illustrated guide to the gods of Greece and Rome is a must-have for anyone interested in mythology and classical civilization. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha básní Jiřího Brůny vychází opět ve dvoujazyčném vydání / ČJ , AN / a je doplněna ilustracemi pražské malířky Mirky Mádrové. Prvními třemi spoluautorskými knihami byly Básně a obrazy, Psověk a Každý jiný den. Dalšími tituly jsou z nakladatelství Mezera – Rozhovory s anděly, Rozhovory bez Andělů a Andělé na Zemi. Nově Tramvaj plná Andělů tentokráte v nakladatelství Moniky Elšíkové. (patro.cz)

eBook: Publikace shrnuje nejvýznamnější výstupy z mezinárodního projektu organizovaného Litevskou univerzitou a realizovaného v rámci grantu ,,Norských fondů“, který je sice zjednodušeně označen jako ,,Portrét soudce“, ale s podtitulem „vícerozměrný model kompetencí, který má být měřen během postupu výběru, hodnocení a povyšování soudců". Je tak zřejmé, že je zaměřen na osobu a funkci ,,soudce“, přičemž zde na základě evropské srovnávací studie dochází autoři ke specifikování vhodných kompetencí, které mají být zjišťovány a měřeny v průběhu výběru soudců na první pozici, jejich hodnocení a povyšování, a to jak na vyšší soudy, tak při ustavování do manažerských postů soudů. Ve formě barevné grafické tabulky v druhé části knihy pak autoři přehledně uvádí soubor kompetencí, které se používají v procesu jmenování, hodnocení a povyšování soudců, jakož i kritéria a metody, jak měřit tyto kompetence. Tento model byl konstruován jako flexibilní, přičemž barvy semaforu označují, jaké požadavky, kritéria a metody jsou považovány za ,,dobré mít“ (zelené), až k těm, které, pokud jde o naše odborníky, by součástí postupů výběru, hodnocení a povyšování soudců být neměly (červené). Realizace projektu ,,Portrét soudce“ také v širším kontextu vychází z četných záruk a aspektů nezávislosti soudnictví, zejména ve vztahu k výkonné moci, ale zohledňuje také postupný vliv judikatury na rozhodování soudů členských států Rady Evropy. Nezávislost soudnictví je jednou ze základních evropských hodnot, které vládnou právním státům a jejich ústavním systémům. Proto je tomuto problému věnována neustálá pozornost ve vědecké a pedagogické činnosti vysokých škol a výzkumných ústavů a samozřejmě i špičkových soudních institucí. I z tohoto důvodu je velmi cenná účast zástupců Nejvyššího soudu Litevské republiky, Vrchního soudu v Praze a Nejvyššího soudu Albánie, jakož i zástupců Nejvyšších rad soudnictví Litvy a Albánie. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A collectible new Penguin Classics series: beautiful clothbound editions of the most famous verse collections by ten favourite poets. Designed by the acclaimed Coralie Bickford-Smith and attractively set, these slim, A format volumes are the ultimate gift editions for poetry lovers.Songs of Innocence and Experience is one of the best-loved poetry collections of all time, an innovative and groundbreaking experiment in which Blake intertwined text and image to dazzling effect. The volume, published sometimes as two separate collections, juxtaposes the innocent world of childhood with the corrupt and repressed one of adults, and includes such favourites as 'The Lamb', 'The Chimney Sweeper' and 'The Tyger'. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Marjane Satrapi, 344 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Wise, often funny, sometimes heartbreaking, "Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood" tells the story of Marjane Satrapi's life in Tehran from the ages of six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah's regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution and the devastating effects of war with Iraq. The intelligent and outspoken child of radical Marxists, and the great-grandaughter of Iran's last emperor, Satrapi bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country. Persepolis paints an unforgettable portrait of daily life in Iran and of the bewildering contradictions between home life and public life. Amidst the tragedy, Marjane's child's eye view adds immediacy and humour, and her story of a childhood at once outrageous and ordinary, beset by the unthinkable and yet buffered by an extraordinary and loving family, is immensely moving. It is also very... (alza.cz)

A brand-new, fun-filled sticker activity book for fans of Pip and Posy everywhere.Come and meet Pip and Posy, best friends who love to play and laugh, and get stuck into the fun and games that bring these two together.Join Pip and Posy and their friends as you use the stickers to complete the puzzles. With spot the difference, jigsaw puzzles, sticker scenes and much more, this delightful book will keep children entertained for hours. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha MP3 Edgar Allan Poe, čte Rodilý mluvčí Audiokniha Stories of Mystery and Suspense namluvená rodilým mluvčím. Jazyková úroveň B2 pro pokročilé posluchače. In this reader you will find nine of Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous stories of mystery and suspense. They range from Gothic historical stories such as The Pit and the Pendulum, through to detective fiction like The Murders in the Rue Morgue and an early science fiction tale - A Descent into the Maelström. Ghostly mysteries such as Ligeia and The Fall of the House of Usher are also in the collection along with Poe’s masterpiece study of madness The Tell-Tale Heart. (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor John Steinbeck, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná New-cover edition with introduction by Susan Shillingshaw. (alza.cz)

> Na tento produkt bohužel nelze uplatnit slevový poukaz.> designová inspirace na bydlení mimo rušná města> inovativní nápady pro alternativní život> kvalitní grafické zpracování> originální fotografie> eko nakladatelství Gestalten z Berlína> anglický jazyk (vemzu.cz)

An illuminating work revealing the long history of xenophobia and what it means for today's divided world Over the last few years, it has been impossible to ignore the steady resurgence of xenophobia. The European migrant crisis and immigration from Central America to the United States have placed Western advocates of globalisation on the defensive, and a 'New Xenophobia' seems to have emerged out of nowhere. In this fascinating study, George Makari traces the history of xenophobia from its origins to the present day. Often perceived as an ancient word for a timeless problem, 'xenophobia' was in fact only coined a century ago, tied to heated and formative Western debates over nationalism, globalisation, race and immigration. From Richard Wright to Sigmund Freud, Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir, writers and thinkers have long grappled with this most dangerous of phobias. Drawing on their work, Makari demonstrates how we can better understand the problem that is so crucial to our troubled times. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Includes dozens of the tactics and philosophies the author has used in high-stakes negotiations, high-risk environments, or large business dealings. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A FINANCIAL TIMES, ECONOMIST AND NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020 'The most important non-fiction book of the year' David Hare In the years just before and after the fall of the Berlin Wall, people from across the political spectrum in Europe and America celebrated a great achievement, felt a common purpose and, very often, forged personal friendships. Yet over the following decades the euphoria evaporated, the common purpose and centre ground gradually disappeared, extremism rose once more and eventually - as this book compellingly relates - the relationships soured too. Anne Applebaum traces this history in an unfamiliar way, looking at the trajectories of individuals caught up in the public events of the last three decades. When politics becomes polarized, which side do you back? If you are a journalist, an intellectual, a civic leader, how do you deal with the re-emergence of authoritarian or nationalist ideas in your country? When your leaders appropriate history, or pedal conspiracies, or eviscerate the media and the judiciary, do you go along with it? Twilight of Democracy is an essay that combines the personal and the political in an original way and brings a fresh understanding to the dynamics of public life in Europe and America, both now and in the recent past. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

One of the great historians of our age asks: how far can a single leader alter the course of history?The modern era saw the emergence of individuals who had command over a terrifying array of instruments of control, persuasion and death. Whole societies were re-shaped and wars fought, often with a merciless contempt for the most basic norms. At the summit of these societies were leaders whose personalities had somehow given them the ability to do whatever they wished.Ian Kershaw's new book is a compelling, lucid and challenging attempt to understand these rulers, whether operating on the widest stage (Lenin, Stalin, Hitler, Mussolini) or with a more national impact (Tito, Franco). What was it about these leaders and the times they lived in that allowed them such untrammelled and murderous power? And what brought that era to an end? In a contrasting group of profiles, from Churchill to de Gaulle, Adenauer to Gorbachev, and Thatcher to Kohl, Kershaw uses his exceptional skills to think through how other, strikingly different figures wielded power. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The "Analysis and Comparison of Forms and Methods for the Education of Older Adults in the V4 Countries" is based on national studies which are systematically compared in an attempt to address four key themes. First, the authors place the education of older adults in context, along with focusing on political, legal, economic, social and cultural aspects. Second, the publication, which is also dedicated to the working life of older adults and examines the labour market, the issues of discrimination and equal treatment, age management, education and human development in organizations. Third, the system of older adult education is described, including the process of institutionalization, the providers of older adult education, and the content of this education. Fourth, the publication explores the themes of traditional methods, current trends and outlooks for the education of older adults. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The publication focuses on a critical analysis of the state of public administration in both countries, as well as on the individual principles of good administration, their legal anchoring, and their practical application. At the same time, attention is also paid to selected guarantees of the realization of good public administration in practice, in particular judicial control and the powers of the ombudsman.*****The main objective is to contribute to a wider awareness of the principles of good public administration, their consistent application in practice and mutual inspiration and improvement of the situation in public administration in both democratic countries.***********************Publikace se zaměřuje jak na kritickou analýzu stavu veřejné správy v obou zemích, tak i na jednotlivé principy dobré správy, na jejich právní zakotvení, ale i na jejich praktické uplatňování. Současně je pozornost věnována i vybraným zárukám realizace dobré veřejné správy v praxi, zejména soudní kontrole a působnosti ombudsmana.*****Hlavním cílem je přispět k širšímu povědomí o principech dobré veřejné správy, jejich důslednému uplatňování v praxi a vzájemné inspiraci a zlepšování situace ve veřejné správě v obou demokratických zemích. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Songs of Innocence and of Experience is a collection of poems by William Blake. It appeared in two phases. A few first copies were printed and illuminated by William Blake himself in 1789; five years later he bound these poems with a set of new poems in a volume titled Songs of Innocence and of Experience Shewing the Two Contrary States of the Human Soul. William Blake was also a painter before the songs of innocence and experience and made paintings such as Oberon, Titania, and Puck dancing with fairies. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Samuel P. Huntington, 368 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The classic study of post-Cold War international relations, now even more relevant in the post-September 11 world. A benchmark for informed speculation on those always fascinating questions: Just where are we in history? What hidden hand is controlling our destiny? . . . A searching reflection on our global state. (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Cassandra Clare, 208 stran, anglicky, Pevná bez přebalu matná - autor Cassandra Clare, 208 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu matná A very special anthology that's a must for all fans of the Shadowhunter novels! Featuring characters from Cassandra Clare's international best-selling novels from the Shadowhunters world including The Mortal Instruments, The Infernal Devices and The Dark Artifices, this anthology showcases beautifully illustrated portraits from Cassandra Jean - creator of The Shadowhunter Tarot - alongside never-before-known details from Cassandra Clare about all your favourite characters. (alza.cz)

Maths is the story of the world around us, and the wisdom it gives us can be the difference between success and disaster.We are all doing maths all the time, from the way we communicate with each other to the way we travel, from how we work to how we relax. Many of us are aware of this. But few of us really appreciate the full power of maths - the extent to which its influence is not only in every office and every home, but also in every courtroom and hospital ward.In this eye-opening and extraordinary book, Yates explores the true stories of life-changing events in which the application - or misapplication - of mathematics has played a critical role: patients crippled by faulty genes and entrepreneurs bankrupted by faulty algorithms; innocent victims of miscarriages of justice and the unwitting victims of software glitches. We follow stories of investors who have lost fortunes and parents who have lost children, all because of mathematical misunderstandings.Along the way, Yates arms us with simple mathematical rules and tools that can help us make better decisions in our increasingly quantitative society. You will discover why it's always sensible to question a statistic, often vital to ask for a second opinion and sometimes surprisingly handy to stick to the 37% rule... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

An exciting mix and match game for children with hundreds of fun top and bottom combinations. Hervé Tullet (b. 1958) published his first book for children in 1994 and has since become one of the world's most innovative children's authors and has won numerous awards. Known in France as 'the prince of preschool books', Tullet takes the concept of reading to a new level, teaching young minds to think imaginatively, independently and creatively. His titles include the New York Times bestseller Press Here, as well as I am Blop!, The Big Book of Art, The Giant Game of Sculpture and the 'Let's Play Games' series of board books for young children, published by Phaidon. He lives in Paris. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Since his first literary appearance in 1886, the murderous Mr. Hyde has embodied the evil that even good men—including his alter ego, Henry Jekyll—are capable of when the constraints of civilized life are loosed. This chilling anthology also collects nine of Stevenson’s best-known tales of horror, including The Body-Snatcher," "Markheim," "Thrawn Janet," "The Bottle Imp," "The Isle of Voices," "The Waif Woman," "Olalla," and "Will o' the Mill." (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Drifters in search of work, George and his childlike friend Lennie, have nothing in the world except the clothes on their back - and a dream that one day they will have some land of their own. Eventually they find work on a ranch in California's Salinas Valley, but their hopes are dashed as Lennie - struggling against extreme cruelty, and more. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith. Celebrating the range and diversity of Penguin Classics, they take us from snowy Japan to springtime Vienna, from haunted New England to a sun-drenched Mediterranean island, and from a game of chess on the ocean to a love story on the moon. Beautifully designed and printed, these collectible editions are bound in colourful, tactile cloth and stamped with foil. Drifters in search of work, George and his childlike friend Lennie have nothing in the world except the clothes on their back - and a dream that one day they will have some land of their own. Eventually they find work on a ranch in California's Salinas Valley, but their hopes are dashed as Lennie becomes a victim of his own strength. Tackling universal themes of friendship and shared vision, and giving a voice to America's lonely and dispossessed, Of Mice and Men remains Steinbeck's most popular work, achieving success as a novel, Broadway play and three acclaimed films. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Features Mrs Mooshaber, who is an old widow whose husband was a coachman in a brewery. Her life revolves around her job as a caretaker for troublesome children, her own ungrateful children, and her fear of mice, which she tries to catch in traps. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Drifters in search of work, George and his childlike friend Lennie, have nothing in the world except the clothes on their back - and a dream that one day they will have some land of their own. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

IRON WIDOW meets SIX CRIMSON CRANES in this immersive YA fantasy inspired by Chinese legend, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Chloe Gong.Eighteen-year-old Aihui Ying dreams of becoming a brilliant engineer just like her beloved father - but her life is torn apart when she arrives a moment too late to stop his murder, and worse, lets the killer slip out of reach. Left with only a journal containing his greatest engineering secrets and a jade pendant snatched from the assassin, Ying vows to take revenge into her own hands.Disguised as her brother, Ying heads to the capital city, and discovers that the answer to finding who killed her father lies behind the walls of the prestigious Engineers Guild - the home of a past her father never wanted to talk about. With the help of an unlikely ally - Aogiya Ye-yang, a taciturn (but very handsome) young prince - Ying must navigate a world fraught with rules, challenges and politics.But to survive, she must fight to stay one step ahead of everyone. And when faced with the choice between doing what's right and what's necessary, Ying will have to decide if her revenge is truly worthwhile, if it means going against everything her father stood for . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Edgar Allan Poe is credited with having pioneered the short story, having perfected the tale of psychological horror, and having revolutionised modern poetics. The entirety of Poe's body of imaginative work encompasses detective tales, satires, fables, fantasies, science fiction, verse dramas, and some of the most evocative poetry in the English language. This omnibus edition collects all of Poe's fiction and poetry in a single volume, including The Fall of the House of Usher, The Tell-Tale Heart, The Pit and the Pendulum,. The Raven, Annabel Lee, the full-length novel The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket and much more. The Complete Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe is part of Barnes & Noble's Leatherbound Classics. Each title in the series presents a classic work in an attractively designed edition bound in genuine bonded leather. These books make elegant additions to any home library. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Sarah J. Maas, 768 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Edgar Allan Poe, 368 stran, anglicky, Pevná bez přebalu lesklá - autor Edgar Allan Poe, 368 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá A collection of some of the most imaginative and dramatic stories by Edgar Allan Poe (alza.cz)

Tolkien's works are punctuated by dramatic and explosive battles. Men versus Orcs, Elves versus Sauron, Goblins versus Dwarves - the history of Middle-earth has seen some of the greatest characters pitted against each other time and time again. From the iconic battle of Helm's Deep to the Destruction of Isengard, The Battles of Tolkien analyzes each battle in depth, with clear maps showing the lay of the land, and exactly how and where the armies attacked. This is essential reading for anyone who loves Tolkien's works and wants to explore the wars within them. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Monika Immrová je absolventkou ateliéru Jindřicha Zeithammla. Je jednou z nejvýraznějších sochařských osobností své generace. Jako rodačka z Loun dostala do vínku silnou afinitu k abstraktnímu tvaru. Jako člověk blízký přírodě se však na druhou stranu neubrání ani průnikům geometrie s organickým tvarem. Tato bipolární identita jejích betonových objektů a reliéfů nese v sobě něco z estetiky vybavení meziplanetárních plavidel a historických industrií zároveň. Beton povýšila na sochařský materiál par excelence. Pracuje s ním stejně často jako s dalším netradičním materiálem - kartonem. Tyto svého druhu čistě technické komodity jsou jí oporou při hledání oproštěného a striktně formulovaného prostorového konceptu. Její doménou byla a je socha, ale v posledních letech intenzivně pracuje také v grafice a získala za ni ocenění Grafika roku.Publikace vychází u příležitosti výstavy Tříbení konané v Galerii hlavního města Prahy v Colloredo-Mansfeldském paláci (4. 11. 2020-7. 3. 2021). Texty: Iva Mladičová, Monika Immrová Překlady do angličtiny: Vladimíra Šefranka Žáková Fotografie: Martin Polák, Ondřej Přibyl, Jan Mahr, Věroslav Škrabánek, Bronislava Bakule Malá, Ivan Pinkava, Robert Žákovič, Monika Immrová, Oto Palán, Ondřej Polák (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The ancient Greek myths as you've never read them before!The classic stories of The Twelve Tasks of Heracles and Arion and the Dolphins 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)

Anglické vydání uceleného přehledu historie naší i slovenské ortopedie za posledních téměř sto let. Obdivuhodný almanach, editorsky připravený prof. MUDr. Oldřichem Čechem, je nejen úctyhodnou procházkou dějinami oboru, ale představuje i významné osobnosti , společnosti i důležitá vědecká setkání. Publikace vychází jako mimořádné číslo periodika Acta Chirurgiae orthopaedicae et Traumatologiae čechoslovaca. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Robert Louis Stevenson, 250 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná One of Stevenson's most famous and enduringly popular works, the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde describes the mysterious relationship between a respectable and affable doctor and his brutal associate. Set in the grimy streets of Victorian London, this tale of murder, split personality and obscure science, with its chilling final revelation, became an instant horror classic when it was first published in 1886 and has enthralled and terrified generations of readers ever since.This volume also contains seven other Gothic stories by Stevenson - such as 'The Body Snatchers', 'Markheim' and 'Olalla' - showcasing the author's mastery of the horror genre and his interest in both the otherworldly and the strange ways the human brain can distort reality. (alza.cz)

Kniha - anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná An updated 25th anniversary edition of this leading coaching book, which has sold more than one million copies to date. (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Malcolm Gladwell, 306 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Why do underdogs succeed so much more than they should? How do the weak outsmart the strong? In DAVID AND GOLIATH Malcolm Gladwell takes us on a scintillating and surprising journey to uncover the hidden dynamics that shape the balance of power between the small and the mighty. (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor George R.R. Martin, 688 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná "Split into two books for the paperback, this is George R.R. Martin's third novel in the "A Song Of Ice & Fire" fantasy trilogy. "The sheer, mind-boggling scope of this epic has sent other fantasy writers away shaking their heads" "The Guardian"" (alza.cz)

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)