How to stop time (defekt) - matt haig

HOW MANY LIFETIMES DOES IT TAKE TO LEARN HOW TO LIVE? Tom Hazard has a dangerous secret. He may look like an ordinary 41-year-old history teacher, but he's been alive for centuries. From Elizabethan England to Jazz-Age Paris, from New York to the South Seas, Tom has seen it all. As long as he keeps changing his identity, he can stay one step ahead of his past - and stay alive. The only thing he must not do is fall in love. But what if the one thing he can't have just happens to be the one thing that might save him? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

HOW MANY LIFETIMES DOES IT TAKE TO LEARN HOW TO LIVE? Tom Hazard has a dangerous secret. He may look like an ordinary 41-year-old history teacher, but he's been alive for centuries. From Elizabethan England to Jazz-Age Paris, from New York to the South Seas, Tom has seen it all. As long as he keeps changing his identity, he can stay one step ahead of his past - and stay alive. The only thing he must not do is fall in love. But what if the one thing he can't have just happens to be the one thing that might save him? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Surrounded by Idiots.Some people are exceptionally manipulative. They can convince anyone about anything and lure them with their charm. They enjoy controlling others and will do anything to get what they want.Sound familiar?The bad news is that you can't really escape them. But here comes the good news: you can beat them at their own game.After going through the highs and lows of different personality types (Red, Blue, Green and Yellow) in his international bestseller Surrounded by Idiots, Swedish behavioural expert Thomas Erikson will now show you how your weaknesses and personality traits can be exploited by other people and how you can stop them in their tracks.By learning more about your personality type and how you work, you'll be able to see through any psychopath's manipulative behaviours and fend off their attempts to wreak havoc into your life.Witty, engaging and informative, this book will give you everything you need to handle life's most skilled manipulators and identify the psychopaths in your life... before it's too late! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Nora's life has been going from bad to worse. Then at the stroke of midnight on her last day on earth she finds herself transported to a library. There she is given the chance to undo her regrets and try out each of the other lives she might have lived. Which raises the ultimate question: with infinite choices, what is the best way to live? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

„Je zvláštním paradoxem, že nám život spoustu z těch nejjasnějších, nejvíce uklidňujících lekcí uděluje ve chvílích, kdy jsme na tom nejhůře. Na druhou stranu, nikdy přece nemyslíme na jídlo víc, než když jsme hladoví, a netoužíme po záchranném člunu, dokud se netopíme.“Kniha útěchy je sbírkou povzbuzujících pravd, jež autora naučily nejtěžší časy, a tipů, jak ze špatných dní udělat hezké. Ve svém rozjímání oslavujícím proměnlivý zázrak žití čerpá z obecných mravních zásad, vzpomínek a inspirativních životních příběhů. Po knize je ideální sáhnout tehdy, potřebujete-li útěchu kamaráda nebo připomenutí, že i v tomto uspěchaném světě lze posilovat vnitřní sílu a živit v sobě naději.Kniha představuje nadčasovou útěchu pro moderní mysl. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Nora's life has been going from bad to worse. Then at the stroke of midnight on her last day on earth she finds herself transported to a library. There she is given the chance to undo her regrets and try out each of the other lives she might have lived. Which raises the ultimate question: with infinite choices, what is the best way to live? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'Profound, witty and uplifting' Observer 'Full of eloquent, cogent and positive reminders of the beauty of life' Independent The Comfort Book is a collection of consolations learned in hard times and suggestions for making the bad days better. Drawing on maxims, memoir and the inspirational lives of others, these meditations offer new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. This is the book to pick up when you need the wisdom of a friend, the comfort of a hug or a reminder that hope comes from unexpected places. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Reflections on hope, survival and the messy miracle of being aliveIt is a strange paradox, that many of the clearest, most comforting life lessons are learned while we are at our lowest. But then we never think about food more than when we are hungry and we never think about life rafts more than when we are thrown overboard.The Comfort Book is a collection of consolations learned in hard times and suggestions for making the bad days better. Drawing on maxims, memoir and the inspirational lives of others, these meditations celebrate the ever-changing wonder of living. This is for when we need the wisdom of a friend or a reminder we can always nurture inner strength and hope, even in our busy world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

THE EPIC ADVENTURE OF A TEENY-TINY HEROMiika just wants to belong. Living with elves and trolls and pixies can make a mouse feel like the odd one out. When he makes friends with a fellow mouse, Miika thinks he can relax.But really, his quest is just beginning . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The first magical book in Matt Haig's festive series - now a major new film! BELIEVE IN THE IMPOSSIBLE You are about to read the TRUE STORY of Father Christmas. If you believe that some things are impossible, you should put this book down right away. (Because this book is FULL of impossible things.) Are you still reading? Good. Then let us begin . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A newly updated edition for 2024'You've definitely heard of it, you've almost certainly felt it and it's actively stopping you from being your best self. In a new book on imposter syndrome Dr Jessamy Hibberd provides a definitive guide to understanding and tackling the psychological mind trap.' - The Sunday Times 'Dr Jessamy teaches you the tools to break free from those self-sabotaging thought patterns that are holding you back from your own success.' - Hazel Wallace, The Food Medic'If you suffer from imposter syndrome, this is definitely a must-read!' - Goodreads reviewer'I have suffered with imposter syndrome my entire life [...] In the few days I have been reading this book I have done an almost complete 180.' - Goodreads reviewer'Dr Jessamy writes in a clear and accessible way and includes lots of practical solutions for overcoming the imposter thoughts.' - Goodreads reviewerImposter syndrome is a phenomenon in which people believe they are not worthy of success. They convince themselves that they have done well due to luck and are terrified their shortcomings will eventually be exposed, making it impossible to enjoy their accomplishments.The Imposter Cure explores the psychological impact of imposter syndrome and exposes the secrets fears and insecurities felt by millions of men and women. Dr Jessamy Hibberd provides sound expert advice to help the reader better understand the problem and overcome it, so they think differently, gain self-belief and learn to see themselves as others do. Filled with case studies to bring the concepts alive and packed with strategies to increase confidence, this book is a must-read for anyone who has struggled with their achievements. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Motivační kartičky z kolekce DOIY. Obsahují rady, jak snížit přítomnost technologií ve vašem životě za 21 dní. (answear.cz)

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME. OR IS THERE? After an 'incident' one wet Friday night where he is found walking naked through the streets of Cambridge, Professor Andrew Martin is not feeling quite himself. Food sickens him. Clothes confound him. Even his loving wife and teenage son are repulsive to him. He feels lost amongst an alien species and hates everyone on the planet. Everyone, that is, except Newton, and he's a dog. Who is he really? And what could make someone change their mind about the human race . . . ? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Nora's life has been going from bad to worse. Then at the stroke of midnight on her last day on earth she finds herself transported to a library. There she is given the chance to undo her regrets and try out each of the other lives she might have lived. Which raises the ultimate question: with infinite choices, what is the best way to live? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Mezi životem a smrtí stojí knihovna Když se Nora Seedová ocitne v Půlnoční knihovně, je přesvědčená o tom, že dosud byl její život jen přehlídkou zoufalství a výčitek. Připadá jí, že všechny včetně sebe zklamala. To se má ale co nevidět změnit. Každá kniha v Půlnoční knihovně představuje život, jaký by Nora žila, kdyby se v určitou chvíli rozhodla jinak. S pomocí knihovnice se může začíst do jednotlivých knih a zjistit, kam by ji jiná rozhodnutí dovedla. Nora cestuje mezi vlastními životy a snaží se najít jeden, ve kterém by opravdu žít chtěla a mohla v něm zůstat. Při honbě za absolutním ideálem v nekonečnu možností je pak postavena před zásadní otázku: jak takový dokonalý, šťastný život vlastně vypadá? Román Půlnoční knihovna získal ocenění Goodreads Choice Award 2020. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

THERE'S NO PLANET LIKE HOMEAfter an 'incident' one wet Friday night where he was found walking naked through the streets of Cambridge, Professor Andrew Martin is not feeling quite himself. Food sickens him. Clothes confound him.Even his loving wife and teenage son are repulsive to him. He feels lost amongst an alien species and hates everyone on the planet. Everyone, that is, except Newton, (and he's a dog).Who is he really? And what could make someone change their mind about the human race? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

„Je zvláštním paradoxem, že nám život spoustu z těch nejjasnějších, nejvíce uklidňujících lekcí uděluje ve chvílích, kdy jsme na tom nejhůře. Na druhou stranu, nikdy přece nemyslíme na jídlo víc, než když jsme hladoví, a netoužíme po záchranném člunu, dokud se netopíme.“Kniha útěchy je sbírkou povzbuzujících pravd, jež autora naučily nejtěžší časy, a tipů, jak ze špatných dní udělat hezké. Ve svém rozjímání oslavujícím proměnlivý zázrak žití čerpá z obecných mravních zásad, vzpomínek a inspirativních životních příběhů. Po knize je ideální sáhnout tehdy, potřebujete-li útěchu kamaráda nebo připomenutí, že i v tomto uspěchaném světě lze posilovat vnitřní sílu a živit v sobě naději.Kniha představuje nadčasovou útěchu pro moderní mysl. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha: Který život je pro nás ten pravý? Každý z nás už někdy přemýšlel nad tím, jestli ve svém životě nemohl udělat něco jinak a kam by ho takové rozhodnutí posléze nasměrovalo. Nora Seedová takovou možnost dostane, když se ocitne v tajemné Půlnoční knihovně – ale ruku na srdce, měnit by s ní chtěl asi jen málokdo. Aby se tam totiž dostala, musela se ocitnout na prahu života a smrti, a to v jejím případě vlastním přičiněním. Nořin dosavadní život byl plný zoufalství a výčitek a jednoho dne ji pocit, že všechny zklamala a nikdo ji nepotřebuje, dovedl až k pokusu o sebevraždu. Nyní to však vypadá, že dostala druhou šanci, respektive takřka nekonečné množství druhých šancí. Půlnoční knihovna tápající ženě umožní odčinit hříchy její minulosti a vyzkoušet si nejrůznější alternativní životní role – stát se starostlivou manželkou, slavnou zpěvačkou, uznávanou filozofkou, úspěšnou sportovkyní nebo milující matkou. Záleží už jen na ní, jestli mezi tolika životními cestami dokáže najít takovou, která by ji dovedla ke štěstí… Románový bestseller se stal v roce 2020 vítězem ankety Goodreads Choice Award v kategorii beletrie. „Strhující čtení, plné vřelosti a humoru, které opěvuje moc knih měnit lidské životy.“ – Ian Critchley, Sunday Times. „Vize neomezených možností, nových cest, nových životů, úplně jiného světa, který je nám někde otevřen – to by mohlo být přesně to, o co v této neklidné a znepokojivé době stojíme.“ – Karen Joy Fowler, The New York Times. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

What looks like magic is simply a part of life we don't understand yet . . .When retired Maths teacher Grace is left a run-down house on a Mediterranean island by a long-lost friend, curiosity gets the better of her.She arrives in Ibiza with a one-way ticket, no guidebook and no plan.Among the rugged hills and golden beaches of the Balearics, Grace searches for answers about her friend's life, and how it ended. What she uncovers is stranger than she could have dreamed. But to dive into this impossible truth, Grace must first come to terms with her past.Filled with wonder and wild adventure, this is a story of hope and the life-changing power of a new beginning. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Reflections on hope, survival and the messy miracle of being aliveIt is a strange paradox, that many of the clearest, most comforting life lessons are learned while we are at our lowest. But then we never think about food more than when we are hungry and we never think about life rafts more than when we are thrown overboard.The Comfort Book is a collection of consolations learned in hard times and suggestions for making the bad days better. Drawing on maxims, memoir and the inspirational lives of others, these meditations celebrate the ever-changing wonder of living. This is for when we need the wisdom of a friend or a reminder we can always nurture inner strength and hope, even in our busy world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The first magical book in Matt Haig's festive series - now a major new film! BELIEVE IN THE IMPOSSIBLE You are about to read the TRUE STORY of Father Christmas. If you believe that some things are impossible, you should put this book down right away. (Because this book is FULL of impossible things.) Are you still reading? Good. Then let us begin . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Mezi životem a smrtí stojí knihovna Když se Nora Seedová ocitne v Půlnoční knihovně, je přesvědčená o tom, že dosud byl její život jen přehlídkou zoufalství a výčitek. Připadá jí, že všechny včetně sebe zklamala. To se má ale co nevidět změnit. Každá kniha v Půlnoční knihovně představuje život, jaký by Nora žila, kdyby se v určitou chvíli rozhodla jinak. S pomocí knihovnice se může začíst do jednotlivých knih a zjistit, kam by ji jiná rozhodnutí dovedla. Nora cestuje mezi vlastními životy a snaží se najít jeden, ve kterém by opravdu žít chtěla a mohla v něm zůstat. Při honbě za absolutním ideálem v nekonečnu možností je pak postavena před zásadní otázku: jak takový dokonalý, šťastný život vlastně vypadá? Román Půlnoční knihovna získal ocenění Goodreads Choice Award 2020. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha: Existuje spousta vánočních příběhů, ale tohle je zaručeně ten první… Má mnoho jmen, ale vypadá pokaždé stejně – bělovlasý muž s plnovousem, který na Vánoce nosí hodným dětem dárky. Koho by napadlo, že i on kdysi dávno býval malým chlapcem? Jmenoval se Nikolas a narodil se ve Finsku v rodině chudé tak, že jeho jedinou hračkou byl panáček vyřezaný z tuřínu. O maminku brzy přišel a jeho tatínek se jednoho dne připojil ke královské výpravě hledající daleko na severu bájné elfy. Jenže se dlouho nevracel, a tak se ho Nikolas se svým myším kamarádem vydal hledat. A to byl začátek velkého napínavého dobrodružství, v němž nechybí elfové, kouzla, skřítci, létající sobi, ba ani troll a na jehož konci bude lidský svět o poznání šťastnějším a magičtějším místem k životu… Mimořádně úspěšná kniha pro děti se v roce 2021 dočkala neméně kouzelné filmové adaptace. „Andersenovská nevinnost příběhu je protkána temnotou a černým humorem ve stylu Roalda Dahla.“ – Tony Bradman, The Guardian. „Úžasná směsice pohádky a vtipu. Pro malé i velké. Prostě báječné. Tohle je vánoční kniha roku.“ – The Sun „Kniha potěší dospělé i děti. Budoucí klasika.“ − The Bookseller. „Matt Haig napsal věčný a nejnesmrtelnější vánoční příběh, jaký byl za poslední desetiletí vydán. Budoucí generace budou mít z Chlapce jménem Vánoce stejnou potěchu a radost, jakou přináší cukroví, sněhuláci a smetanové likéry...“ − Stephen Fry. „Nová sváteční klasika. Vtipná, smutná a skvělá. Ukázalo se, že jsme znali jen polovinu příběhu.“ − Simon Mayo. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Jestliže měla kouzla svůj začátek, mohlo by se stát, že jednou taky skončí? Je Štědrý den, ale malé kominici Amélii Darreckové není ani trochu do skoku. Trčí zavřená ve sklepení robotárny pana Plazila a pomalu ztrácí naději, že jí Otec Vánoce splní přání a vysvobodí ji. Jenže to byla právě ona, kdo v Otce Vánoce uvěřil jako první. A jelikož Amélie teď věřit přestává, jsou Vánoce v ohrožení. Proto ji Otec Vánoce musí najít. S pomocí elfů, osmispřežení sobů, královny Viktorie a taky jistého pána jménem Charles Dickens se ji vydává hledat. Je nejvyšší čas… Přeloženo do 23 jazyků. Pokračování bestselleru Kluk jménem Vánoce. Od autora bestselleru Půlnoční knihovna. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

FROM THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHORPhilip Noble is an eleven-year-old in crisis. His pub landlord father has died in a road accident, and his mother is succumbing to the greasy charms of her dead husband's brother, Uncle Alan. The remaining certainties of Philip's life crumble away when his father's ghost appears in the pub and declares Uncle Alan murdered him.Arming himself with weapons from the school chemistry cupboard, Philip vows to carry out the ghost's relentless demands for revenge. But can the words of a ghost be trusted any more than the lies of the living? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: „Je zvláštním paradoxem, že nám život spoustu z těch nejjasnějších, nejvíce uklidňujících lekcí uděluje ve chvílích, kdy jsme na tom nejhůře. Na druhou stranu, nikdy přece nemyslíme na jídlo víc, než když jsme hladoví, a netoužíme po záchranném člunu, dokud se netopíme.“Kniha útěchy je sbírkou povzbuzujících pravd, jež autora naučily nejtěžší časy, a tipů, jak ze špatných dní udělat hezké. Ve svém rozjímání oslavujícím proměnlivý zázrak žití čerpá z obecných mravních zásad, vzpomínek a inspirativních životních příběhů. Po knize je ideální sáhnout tehdy, potřebujete-li útěchu kamaráda nebo připomenutí, že i v tomto uspěchaném světě lze posilovat vnitřní sílu a živit v sobě naději.Kniha představuje nadčasovou útěchu pro moderní mysl. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

THE EPIC ADVENTURE OF A TEENY-TINY HEROMiika just wants to belong. Living with elves and trolls and pixies can make a mouse feel like the odd one out. When he makes friends with a fellow mouse, Miika thinks he can relax.But really, his quest is just beginning . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha: Pomohla přivést na svět Vánoce. A teď musí bojovat o jejich záchranu… Amélie Darrecková z Londýna se stala prvním dítětem, které uvěřilo v Otce Vánoce, a on jí to nikdy nezapomněl. Loni měl však na Štědrý den poněkud jiné starosti: Elfhelm totiž zákeřně napadli obludní trollové. A tak malá chuděra, jež po smrti milované maminky otročí v obávané robotárně bezcitného pana Plazila, začala svou víru ve vánoční kouzla pomalu ztrácet. O rok později Otec Vánoce plánuje nebohým dětem všechno vynahradit a začít chce právě u těžce zkoušené Amélie. Kromě věrných elfů a sobů mu při jejím vysvobozování pomůže dívčin kocour Kapitán Sazinka, slavný romanopisec Charles Dickens, dokonce i sama britská královna Viktorie! Mezitím se zvídavá elfka Nuš snaží vypátrat, co trolly přimělo napadnout mírumilovné sousedy a pokazit tím magický svátek, který přináší dětem po celém světě radost a naději… Pokračování oblíbené dětské knížky Kluk jménem Vánoce, jež vykouzlila úsměv na tvářích mnoha malých čtenářů a dočkala se i úspěšné filmové adaptace. „Holka, která zachránila Vánoce je předurčena stát se vánoční klasikou.“ – Kids’ Book Review. „Půvabné a hřejivé vyprávění není přespříliš vyumělkované ani sentimentální. Obsahuje řadu nečekaně hlubokých momentů.“ – The Guardian. Otec Vodol udělal krok vpřed a zamumlal: „To nejde.“ Dav elfů opět zalapal po dechu a rodiče dětem zacpali uši. „Otče Vodole, prosím, žádná sprostá slova, jsou tu děti,“ upozornil ho Otec Vánoce a pak se zase obrátil ke shromážděným. „Je mi jasné, že to vypadá… obtížně. Ale jeden velice moudrý elf mi kdysi řekl, že nic není ne…, no zkrátka tamto slovo. A na nás dneska v noci spoléhá každé lidské dítě. My jim to kouzlo musíme dát.“ – ukázka z knihy. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Kde sa vzal tu sa vzal! Prišiel Mikuláš, Santa či Ježiško! Tento príbeh je o Vianočnom otcovi. Možno preňho máte iné mená, napr. Santa či Mikuláš. Ale ak by ste boli elfovia, nevolali by ste ho inak ako Vianočný otec. Viete si však predstaviť, že kedysi ho nikto nepoznal? Bol obyčajným chlapcom a žil uprostred ničoho. Veľa toho o svete nevedel, poznal však chuť hubovej polievky, chlad severského vetra a príbehy, ktoré mu rozprávali rodičia. S mágiou ho spájalo len to, že v ňu veril. A v jeho živote sa mali čoskoro udiať zázraky, ktoré si nevedel ani predstaviť! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Meet the Hunter family: Adam, Kate, and their children Hal and Charlotte. And Prince, their black Labrador. Prince is an earnest young dog, striving hard to live up to the tenets of the Labrador Pact (Remain Loyal to Your Human Masters, Serve and Protect Your Family at Any Cost). Other dogs, led by the Springer Spaniels, have revolted. As things in the Hunter family begin to go badly awry - marital breakdown, rowdy teenage parties, attempted suicide - Prince's responsibilities threaten to overwhelm him and he is forced to break the Labrador Pact and take desperate action to save his Family. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Od autora bestselleru Půlnoční knihovna. Příběh vypráví o kouzelném bělovlasém vousatém muži, který na Vánoce nosí dětem dárky. Koho by napadlo, že i on kdysi dávno býval malý chlapec? Jmenoval se Nikolas, narodil se o Vánocích a vyrůstal v chudé rodině kdesi ve Finsku. O maminku brzy přišel a tatínek se jednoho dne vypravil s dalšími muži daleko na sever, aby králi přinesl důkaz, že elfové existují. Když se dlouho nevracel, Nikolas se ho vydal hledat. A to je vlastně teprve začátek velkého dobrodružství, v němž důležitou roli sehrají elfové, sob, troll i skřítci a na jehož konci je svět díky Nikolasovi mnohem šťastnější a kouzelnější. Mimořádně úspěšná kniha byla přeložena do téměř 30 jazyků a dočkala se i filmové adaptace. Úžasná směsice pohádky a vtipu. Pro malé i velké. Prostě báječné. Tohle je vánoční kniha roku. (THE SUN) Nová vánoční klasika. Očaruje vás. Přečtěte si to! (SUNDAY TIMES) (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Viete, ako funguje mágia, pomocou ktorej soby lietajú po oblohe? A ktorá umožňuje Vianočnému otcovi zvládnuť cestu okolo sveta za jedinú noc? Je tu vďaka nádeji každého z nás. Amelia mala len štyri drobné priania. Tak dobre, tri malé a jedno veľké. A jediný, kto jej ich mohol splniť, bol Vianočný otec. No práve v roku, keď si ho najviac želala, neprišiel... Mohli za to nešťastní elfovia, nemohúce soby a nazúrení trolovia. Vianoce boli ohrozené! Vianočný otec vedel, že bez Amelie by najkrajší deň v roku už nikdy nenastal. A tak sa vybral za ňou, aby v nej oživil nádej a ona mohla zachrániť Vianoce. Pokračovanie neuveriteľného a tajomného príbehu o vianočnom chlapcovi Nikolasovi. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The world's most entertaining and useless self-help guide, from the brilliant mind behind the wildly popular webcomic xkcd and the million-selling WHAT IF? and THING EXPLAINER For any task you might want to do, there's a right way, a wrong way, and a way so monumentally bad that no one would ever try it. HOW TO is a guide to the third kind of approach. It's full of highly impractical advice for everything from landing a plane to digging a hole. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From award-winning author Benjamin Dean comes a deliciously dark and addictive YA thriller following the lives of Gen Z's rich and famous through the lens of an undercover teen journalist. Perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder and One of Us is Lying. 'A tense, page-turning YA showbiz thriller' The Guardian 'This [book] has "Netflix adaptation" written all over it.' The Bookseller London-born Abel has landed the role of a lifetime for an upcoming blockbuster.On the face of it he's Hollywood's latest teen star, but below the surface he's an undercover journalist on a mission to expose the 'squeaky clean' entertainment industry and the part they played in his brother's 'accidental' death. As Abel steps into the spotlight alongside fellow actors Lucky, Ryan and Ella, he soon discovers that beneath the glittering surface of fame and riches lies a darker world of secrecy, scandal and murder. Nobody is who they seem when the cameras are off, and everybody has something to hide.But who's next in line to die famous? Drawing on his previous career as a celebrity journalist, Benjamin Dean examines the dark underbelly of showbiz, leaving no stone unturned. PRAISE FOR BENJAMIN DEAN'S THE KING IS DEAD: 'Benjamin Dean has written a royal triumph.' Juno Dawson, author of Clean 'All hail this exquisitely twisty, delightfully queer mystery.' Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You 'A compelling thriller that stays with you long after you've finished reading.' Kathryn Foxfield, author of Good Girls Die First 'More jaw-dropping, OMG-twists than even the most salacious tabloid journalist could create.' Erik J. Brown, author of All That's Left in the World 'One page-burning scandal after another.Benjamin Dean is YA royalty.' Femi Fadugba, author of The Upper World 'Addictive, compelling, and utterly delicious.' Simon James Green, author of Noah Can't Even (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From the creator of The Good Place and the cocreator of Parks and Recreation, a hilarious, thought-provoking guide to living an ethical life, drawing on 2,500 years of deep thinking from around the world.Most people think of themselves as “good,” but it’s not always easy to determine what’s “good” or “bad”—especially in a world filled with complicated choices and pitfalls and booby traps and bad advice. Fortunately, many smart philosophers have been pondering this conundrum for millennia and they have guidance for us. With bright wit and deep insight, How to Be Perfect explains concepts like deontology, utilitarianism, existentialism, ubuntu, and more so we can sound cool at parties and become better people.Schur starts off with easy ethical questions like “Should I punch my friend in the face for no reason?” (No.) and works his way up to the most complex moral issues we all face. Such as: Can I still enjoy great art if it was created by terrible people? How much money should I give to charity? Why bother being good at all when there are no consequences for being bad? And much more. By the time the book is done, we’ll know exactly how to act in every conceivable situation, so as to produce a verifiably maximal amount of moral good. We will be perfect, and all our friends will be jealous. OK, not quite. Instead, we’ll gain fresh, funny, inspiring wisdom on the toughest issues we face every day. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

In January 2003, 28-year-old GCHQ translator Katharine Gun received an email from the US National Security Agency that would turn her world upside down. The message requested Katharine's assistance in co-ordinating an illegal US-UK spy operation which would secure UN authorisation for the Iraq invasion. Horrified, she decided to leak the information to the British press.Katharine's decision would change her life forever, as she was arrested under the Official Secrets Act whilst becoming a cause celebre for political activists. The Spy Who Tried to Stop a War is the definitive account of a whistleblower case that reads like a thriller, and will ask you the same question that was asked of Katharine that cold January day - where do your true loyalties lie? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A deep knowledge of our natural environment is no longer a vital part of everyday survival, certainly for those of us living in cities and working in weatherproof offices. Unless we have an inherent love of the great outdoors, do we really need to connect with nature? Bestselling author Tristan Gooley believes that real connection, no matter how small, can enrich us as individuals, allowing us to see every living thing in its own intricate network. Offering a host of techniques, he helps us awaken our senses and deepen our understanding of nature's cycles, conflicts and relationships. By cultivating the right mindset we can gain a better appreciation of the world, both indoors and outdoors. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'Peter James is one of the best British crime writers, and therefore one of the best in the world.' - LEE CHILD, author of The Jack Reacher seriesDiscover the darkness that lurks around every corner in the latest instalment of the award-winning Grace series, now a major ITV series.A ruthless crime. A race against time.When a young farmer confronts intruders in the middle of the night he has no idea that just minutes later he will be left dying in a pool of blood. What's more chilling is what the perpetrators were willing to kill for.At the scene of the crime, Detective Superintendent Roy Grace soon realises this is no isolated robbery gone wrong but the tip of the iceberg of a nationwide crime wave, in which ruthless organised gangs are making more money from the illegal trade in dogs than drugs. A trade which pits him against some ruthless people who will kill anyone who gets in their way, because where there is greed, there is murder.'The master of the craft' - DAILY EXPRESS (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue comes One Last Stop, a romantic comedy that will stop readers in their tracks. . .Moving to New York City is supposed to prove cynical twenty-three-year-old August right: magic and cinematiclove stories don’t exist.But then, she meets this gorgeous girl on the train.Jane. Dazzling, charming, mysterious, impossible Jane. Jane with her rough edges and swoopy hair and soft smile.August’s subway crush becomes the best part of her day, but pretty soon she discovers there’s one big problem: Jane is displaced in time from the 1970s, and August is going to have to use everything she tried to leave in her own past to help Jane. Maybe it’s time to start believing in some things, after all.'A dazzling romance, filled with plenty of humor and heart.' - Time Magazine, 'The 21 Most Anticipated Books of 2021''Dreamy, other worldly, smart, swoony, thoughtful, hilarious - all in all, exactly what you'd expect from Casey McQuiston!' - Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author of The Proposal and Party for Two (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Could happiness lie in helping others and being open to accepting help yourself? Mentors - the follow up to Sunday Times number one bestseller, Recovery - describes the benefits of seeking and offering help. `I have mentors in every area of my life, as a comic, a dad, a recovering drug addict, a spiritual being and as a man who believes that we, as individuals and the great globe itself, are works in progress and that through a chain of mentorship we can improve individually and globally, together . . . One of the unexpected advantages my drug addiction granted is that the process of recovery that I practise includes a mentorship tradition. I will encourage you to find mentors of your own and explain how you may better use the ones you already have. Furthermore, I will tell you about my experiences mentoring others and how invaluable that has been on my ongoing journey to self-acceptance and how it has helped me to transform from a bewildered and volatile vagabond to a (mostly) present and (usually) focussed husband and father.' - Russell Brand Mentors: How to Help and Be Helped describes the impact that a series of significant people have had on the author - from the wayward youths he tried to emulate growing up in Essex, through the first ex-junkie sage, to the people he turns to today to help him be a better father. It explores how we all - consciously and unconsciously - choose guides, mentors and heroes throughout our lives and examines the new perspectives they can bring. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From the New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces I thought I was done with death, at least a little bit, but death wasn't done with me. It's always been Tiger and her mother against the world. Then, on a day like any other, Tiger's mother dies. Now it's Tiger, alone. And she must learn to make friends with the dark (knihydobrovsky.cz)

As Prince William, founder of The Earthshot Prize, said, 'The Earth is at a tipping point and we face a stark choice: either we continue as we are and irreparably damage our planet, or we remember our unique power as human beings and our continual ability to lead, innovate, and problem-solve. People can achieve great things. The next ten years present us with one of our greatest tests - a decade of action to repair the Earth.'The Earthshot concept is simple: Urgency + Optimism = Action. We have ten years to turn the tide on the environmental crisis, but we need the world's best solutions and one shared goal - to save our planet.It's not too late, but we need collective action now. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Meet Kitty Collins.FRIEND. LOVER. KILLER.He was following me. That guy from the nightclub who wouldn't leave me alone.I hadn't intended to kill him of course. But I wasn't displeased when I did and, despite the mess I made, I appeared to get away with it.That's where my addiction started...I've got a taste for revenge and quite frankly, I'm killing it.A deliciously dark, hilariously twisted story about friendship, love, and murder. Fans of My Sister the Serial Killer, How to Kill Your Family and Killing Eve will love this wickedly clever novel! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'Smith's finest. Extraordinary, truly marvellous' Observer 'Superb' Financial Times 'Breathtaking' TLS 'Pitch-perfect' Daily Telegraph'A tale of two girls who meet in a West London dance class... A page-turner that's also beautifully written ' Glamour'There is still no better chronicler of the modern British family than Zadie Smith' TelegraphSHORTLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARDS 2017 A dazzlingly exuberant new novel moving from north west London to West Africa, from the multi-award-winning author of White Teeth and On BeautyTwo brown girls dream of being dancers - but only one, Tracey, has talent. The other has ideas: about rhythm and time, black bodies and black music, what it means to belong, what it means to be free. It's a close but complicated childhood friendship that ends abruptly in their early twenties, never to be revisited, but never quite forgotten either.Bursting with energy, rhythm and movement, Swing Time is Zadie Smith's most ambitious novel yet. It is a story about music and identity, race and class, those who follow the dance and those who lead it . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The highest selling comic book launch in 30 years by Keanu Reeves in his comic book writing debut alongside New York Times bestselling co-writer Matt Kindt and acclaimed artist Ron Garney continues!WHAT PRICE WOULD YOU PAY FOR TRUE FREEDOM? Half-mortal and half-god, cursed and compelled to violence, the man known only as B. begins wandering the world anew. After enduring a series of experiments and missions, B.'s memories of his origins will be finally restored. But what does this revelation mean for his future? Has B. finally found true freedom? Perhaps, but when has the U.S. government ever let their best asset go? Keanu Reeves continues his comic book writing debut alongside New York Times bestselling co-writer Matt Kindt (Folklords, Grass Kings) and legendary artist Ron Garney (Wolverine, Captain America) in a brutally violent new series about one immortal warrior's fight through the ages. Collects BRZRKR #5-8. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'Reminds us that the mind is the greatest mystery in the universe' Yuval Noah Harari, Guardian, Books of the Year Could psychedelic drugs change our worldview? Join Michael Pollan on a journey to the frontiers of the human mind. Diving deep into an extraordinary world - from shamans and magic mushroom hunts to the pioneering labs mapping our brains - and putting himself forward as a guinea-pig, Michael Pollan has written a remarkable history of psychedelics and a compelling portrait of the new generation of scientists fascinated by the implications of these drugs. How to Change Your Mind is a report from what could very well be the future of consciousness. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Should I wax my moustache? Am I too old for a leather jacket? Am I having the right amount of sex? Why do I hate my best friend? Am I turning into my mother? This frank, funny insightful guide to navigating those tricky midlife years, now that looking older than thirty six is an act of negligence on a par with not feeding the fish, answers all these questions and many more."How to Meet a Man After Forty and Other Midlife Dilemmas Solved" is like having a conversation with your sharpest, most trusted, least smug girlfriend about the things that keep us awake at night. It's not just for single girls, it's for everyone who has ever thought, 'Is it just me or is life getting much, much weirder?' Shane Watson is an author, journalist and "Sunday Times" columnist who met and married a man in her forties. She is, in other words, the statistic-defying exception to the rule; a beacon of hope for single women in the thirty-five-plus category who want to find Mr Right and not just Mr Gigantic Compromise. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'Comforting and cosy for the heart and soul' Fearne Cotton'This book will help you make your home somewhere you feel comfortable, safe and calm' Emma GunsA gorgeous guide to the Danish art of creating a cosy, happy home from the internationally bestselling author, Meik Wiking. Our homes should be a place of comfort, a place to feel safe when we shut the door. Somewhere to be ourselves, to unwind and create special memories.Inspired by Danish design and traditions, this beautiful new book from Meik Wiking shares how to turn your home into a sanctuary and live like the happiest people in the world. With simple tips based on new research from The Happiness Institute in Copenhagen, this book reveals what makes a happy home tick. No matter how much space you have or what your budget is, Meik shows how you can use colour, light and space to create your happy place and celebrate cosiness the Danish way.PRE-ORDER THE NEW BOOK FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE LITTLE BOOK OF HYGGE NOW! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Zaceluje poškození duší díky speciální pěně, opraví a nafoukne v jednom kroku.. Sprej na opravu defektů duší ROTO F1 Stop a Go je skvělým pomocníkem na opravu defektů kol a mopedů v nouzových případech, kdy nemáte k dispozici rezervu ani nářadí na opravu. Díky speciálně upravené pěně zacelí a nafoukne plášť v jednom kroku. Bez problému tak utěsní otvory až do velikosti 2 mm a vy tak můžete nerušeně pokračovat v jízdě. Disponuje redukcí pro ventily DV (velo) a FV (galuskový). Vzhledem k praktickému balení se vejde do každého batohu a bude nepostradatelným SOS řešením na cestách, který je dobré mít pro jistotu stále u sebe! Technický popis: zaceluje poškození duší díky speciální pěně opraví a nafoukne plášť v jednom kroku - utěsní otvory až 2 mm nástavec pro ventily DV (velo) a FV (galuskový) určeno pro jízdní kola a mopedy s duší i bez objem: 100 ml (insportline.cz)

Kniha - autor Craig Donaghy, 176 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá (alza.cz)