John pawson: making life simpler - deyan sudjic

The only comprehensive book on the fascinating life and work of the celebrated architectural designer, John Pawson This visual biography brings together John Pawson’s architecture, life, clients, travel, photography, design, books, and ideas. Written by Deyan Sudjic, an architectural historian and long-time friend, it explores the full scope of Pawson’s life, from his Yorkshire upbringing and time spent in Japan to the fashion years and the influence of art, and provides a thoughtful and intimate insight into his life, inspirations, and work. It features wonderfully engaging stories and anecdotes about Pawson's work with such clients as Bruce Chatwin, Calvin Klein, Karl Lagerfeld, Shiro Kuramata, Martha Stewart, and many more. The book features documents, photography and ephemera, including never-seen-before images from Pawson's personal and professional archives – richly illustrated, this is the ultimate book on John Pawson. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Každý den používáme předměty a pojmy, které nám připadají tak samozřejmé, že o jejich podstatě a vzniku vůbec neuvažujeme. Jezdíme auty, sedíme na židlích, píšeme na klávesnici, několikrát za den zapneme zip, vaříme v kuchyni, sledujeme YouTube, navštěvujeme muzea, nakupujeme v IKEA, používáme pojmy jako autenticita, vkus, nedokonalost, móda nebo design. Deyan Sudjic, ředitel londýnského Muzea designu, novinář a kritik, ve svých abecedně řazených esejích věnovaných nejen věcem každodenní potřeby, ale i významným designérům a uměleckým hnutím, poutavě odhaluje, jak způsob, jakým jsou věci navrhovány a jak je používáme, ovlivňuje chápání světa kolem nás. Tato tematicky pestrá, čtivá kniha plná inspirativních myšlenek a osvěžujících osobních vzpomínek pojednává nejen o světě, tak jak je vidět ve zpětném zrcátku ve videohře Grand Theft Auto V, o digitálních ornamentech a o naší lásce k nedokonalostem. Je také o popíjení suchého martini v Loosově Americkém baru ve Vídni a o architektuře ve filmech Alfreda Hitchcocka, o módě a technologii, politice i umění. Dokládá, že myšlení skrze věci významným způsobem utváří popkulturu a že design je v dobrém i špatném neodmyslitelnou součástí našeho každodenního života. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The ultimate inspirational guide for anyone dreaming of living on a boat of their own, featuring practical tips on everything from clever storage solutions to finding moorings and living off-grid. Every boat has a story. For thousands of years, water-borne vessels have provided livelihoods and catered to our spirit of adventure – as well as retreats from the pressures of modern life. It is little wonder that life on the water calls out to the creative and the curious – the mavericks, artists, architects, crafters and designers who have made their homes on barges, clippers and houseboats. Featuring an international range of vessels, Making Waves celebrates those outliers seeking a different way of life, exploring how living on a boat offers the chance to achieve a more satisfying life/work balance while holding much of the paraphernalia and constrictions of the modern world at bay. With stunning photography and packed with practical advice and inspiration, the book reveals how anyone can transform one-time working crafts into beautiful and unique places to live and work. Each home featured affords its dwellers a retreat. Some glide through extraordinary countryside; others bob companionably in city wharfs. Their interiors reflect the residents’ imaginations, styles, families and working lives, demonstrating how even seemingly challenging spaces can be transformed into unique and intriguing living quarters. The compelling personal stories behind each boat will encourage and inspire readers to consider a shift in their own lifestyles and embrace a life on the water. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Subžánr: Bop;Free Jazz;Jazz Rok vydání: 2014.0 Datum vydání: 2014-10-06 Složení setu: 1 ks Typ: Album;Audiofilní kvalita;LP deska Hmotnost: 200 g Dekáda interpreta: 1950 - 1959;1960 - 1969;1940 - 1949 Barva podle výrobce: Black Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Vydavatelství: Analogue Productions Rok nahrávky: 1961.0 Interpret / Téma: John Coltrane Žánr: Jazz Varianta: Lush Life (Vinyl LP) Balení obsahuje: LP Země původu: Evropská unie Barva: Černá Země interpreta: USA (muziker.cz)

Secrecy came naturally to John le Carré, and there were some secrets that he fought fiercely to keep. Nowhere was this more so than in his private life. Apparently content in his marriage, the novelist conducted a string of love affairs over four decades.To keep these relationships secret, he made use of tradecraft that he had learned as a spy: code names and cover stories, cut outs, safe houses and dead letter boxes. Such affairs introduced both jeopardy and excitement into what was otherwise a quiet, ordered life. Le Carré seemed to require the stimulus they provided in order to write, though this meant deceiving those closest to him.It is no coincidence that betrayal became a recurrent theme in his work. Adam Sisman's definitive biography, published in 2015, revealed much about the elusive spy-turned-novelist; yet le Carré was adamant that some subjects should remain hidden, at least during his lifetime. The Secret Life of John le Carré is the story of what was left out, and offers reflections on the difficult relationship between biographer and subject.More than that, it adds a necessary coda to the life and work of this complex, driven, restless man. The Secret Life of John le Carré reveals a hitherto-hidden perspective on the life and work of the spy-turned-author and a fascinating meditation on the complex relationship between biographer and subject. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Barva: černáZapínání: šněrováníMateriál: vnější část - textil, syntetika (zoot.cz)

Barva: černáZapínání: šněrováníMateriál: vnější část - textil, syntetika (zoot.cz)

Práce za účelem vydělávání peněz je včerejškem. Ode dneška cíl zní: Práce za účelem nalezení vlastního naplnění.Jaké by to bylo, kdybyste každý den mohli odcházet do práce s úsměvem na tváři? Kdyby Vás Vaše práce mohla naplňovat, činit Vás skutečně šťastnými? Utopiská představa?V žádném případě! Jak je možné sladit naše životní cíle, oněch "Big Five for Life" (Velkých 5 pro život), Vám ukáže John Strelecky na příběhu podivuhodného přátelství frustrovaného zaměstnance Joea a charismatického podnikatele Thomase, který odhaluje tajemství svého úspěchu. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

na hrudi je vytištěno logo bavlněná tkanina Pánská bavlněná košile s dlouhým rukávem formulář: regular fit knoflíkový límec vyrobeno v Portugalsku rukávy s manžetami na knoflíky zapíná se na knoflíky uzavřené pod ventilem Symbol: ACWMSH053 BLACK Model: Koszulka A-COLD-WALL Shirt Cotton Twill ACWMSH053 BLACK Producer: A-COLD-WALL* Barva: černé (sneakerstudio.cz)

formulář: regular fit zapíná se na knoflíky uzavřené pod ventilem rukávy s manžetami na knoflíky na hrudi je vytištěno logo knoflíkový límec bavlněná tkanina Pánská bavlněná košile s dlouhým rukávem vyrobeno v Portugalsku Symbol: ACWMSH053 WHITE Model: Koszulka A-COLD-WALL Shirt Cotton Twill ACWMSH053 WHITE Producer: A-COLD-WALL* Barva: bílý (sneakerstudio.cz)

formulář: regular fit zapíná se na knoflíky uzavřené pod ventilem rukávy s manžetami na knoflíky na hrudi je vytištěno logo knoflíkový límec bavlněná tkanina Pánská bavlněná košile s dlouhým rukávem vyrobeno v Portugalsku Symbol: ACWMSH053 WHITE Model: Koszulka A-COLD-WALL Shirt Cotton Twill ACWMSH053 WHITE Producer: A-COLD-WALL* Barva: bílý (sneakerstudio.cz)

na hrudi je vytištěno logo bavlněná tkanina Pánská bavlněná košile s dlouhým rukávem formulář: regular fit knoflíkový límec vyrobeno v Portugalsku rukávy s manžetami na knoflíky zapíná se na knoflíky uzavřené pod ventilem Symbol: ACWMSH053 BLACK Model: Koszulka A-COLD-WALL Shirt Cotton Twill ACWMSH053 BLACK Producer: A-COLD-WALL* Barva: černé (sneakerstudio.cz)

na hrudi je vytištěno logo bavlněná tkanina Pánská bavlněná košile s dlouhým rukávem formulář: regular fit knoflíkový límec vyrobeno v Portugalsku rukávy s manžetami na knoflíky zapíná se na knoflíky uzavřené pod ventilem Symbol: ACWMSH053 BLACK Model: Koszulka A-COLD-WALL Shirt Cotton Twill ACWMSH053 BLACK Producer: A-COLD-WALL* Barva: černé (sneakerstudio.cz)

formulář: regular fit zapíná se na knoflíky uzavřené pod ventilem rukávy s manžetami na knoflíky na hrudi je vytištěno logo knoflíkový límec bavlněná tkanina Pánská bavlněná košile s dlouhým rukávem vyrobeno v Portugalsku Symbol: ACWMSH053 WHITE Model: Koszulka A-COLD-WALL Shirt Cotton Twill ACWMSH053 WHITE Producer: A-COLD-WALL* Barva: bílý (sneakerstudio.cz)

na hrudi vyšívané minimalistické logo značky rukávy s manžetami na knoflíky Pánská bavlněná košile A-COLD-WALL* zapíná se na knoflíky schované pod záhybem pod krkem límec zaoblené dno standardní délka Symbol: ACWMSH078 WHITE Model: A-COLD-WALL* Pawson Shirt ACWMSH078 WHITE Producer: A-COLD-WALL* Materiál: 100% bavlna Sezóna: Spring/Summer 23 Země výroby: Portugalsko Barva: bílý Dokončení rukávů: manžeta Rukáv: dlouhý rukáv Typ spony: tlačítka (sneakerstudio.cz)

na hrudi vyšívané minimalistické logo značky rukávy s manžetami na knoflíky Pánská bavlněná košile A-COLD-WALL* zapíná se na knoflíky schované pod záhybem pod krkem límec zaoblené dno standardní délka Symbol: ACWMSH078 WHITE Model: A-COLD-WALL* Pawson Shirt ACWMSH078 WHITE Producer: A-COLD-WALL* Materiál: 100% bavlna Sezóna: Spring/Summer 23 Země výroby: Portugalsko Barva: bílý Dokončení rukávů: manžeta Rukáv: dlouhý rukáv Typ spony: tlačítka (sneakerstudio.cz)

Materiál: svršek - textil, syntetika vnitřek - textil podešev - syntetika stélka - textil Povrch: síťovaný Tvar špičky: kulatý Zapínání: na tkaničky Barva: černá (bibloo.cz)

Materiál: svršek - textil, syntetika vnitřek - textil podešev - syntetika stélka - textil Povrch: síťovaný Tvar špičky: kulatý Zapínání: na tkaničky Barva: černá (bibloo.cz)

'Whoever said you can't fool an honest man wasn't one.'The Royal Bank of Ankh-Morpork is facing a crisis and needs a shake-up in management. Cue Moist von Lipwig, Postmaster General and former con artist. If anyone can rescue the city's ailing financial institution, it's him. He doesn't really want the job, but the thing is, he doesn't have a choice.Moist has many problems to solve as part of his new role: the chief cashier is almost certainly a vampire, the chairman needs his daily walkies, there's something strange happening in the cellar, and the Royal Mint is running at a loss.Moist begins making some ambitious changes . . . and some dangerous enemies. Because money is power and certain stakeholders will do anything to keep a firm grip on both . . .'As bright and shiny as a newly minted coin; clever, engaging and laugh-out-loud funny' The TimesMaking Money is the second book in the Moist von Lipwig series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

První česko-anglická monografie mezinárodně uznávaného amerického architekta Stevena Holla vznikla jako doprovodná publikace k světovému turné jeho putovní výstavy nazvané Making Architecture. Jak "dělat architekturu" podle Stevena Holla se dozvíme z řady textů různých autorů (Nina Stritzler-Levine, Kerry Dean Carso, Peter Olshavsky, Rostislav Švácha, Juhani Pallasmaa a další), ale také z rozhovoru, který zaznamenal Petr Šmídek u příležitosti posledních architektových návštěv České republiky. Kromě Hollových zásadních projektů z dřívější doby se v knize seznámíme se i s projekty z jeho posledního tvůrčího období, včetně návrhu nového koncertního sálu pro Ostravu a proměny vstupní části Muzea ghetta v Terezíně. Kniha je bohatě ilustrována fotografiemi z realizací Hollových staveb, ale také jeho všeobecně proslulými koncepčními akvarely. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

It's a myth that to make the very best versions of classic dishes, they have to be prepared from scratch. It's actually a well-known fact in the food industry that chefs have always used shortcuts. But home cooks have not always had the same privilege. From her extensive experience, Rosie has distilled over 60 classic recipes, such as eggs Benedict, spaghetti and meatballs and lemon meringue pie, and applied every time-saving tip, flavour boost and genius twist that she has to produce failsafe recipes.This book is here to make your life in the kitchen bolder, brighter and a whole lot easier. These are world-over favourites that people love to eat and aspire to cook - ready in a flash. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Franz Kafka died in 1924, when he was not yet forty-one. During his life he published only seven small books, but he left behind three unfinished novels and a mass of stories, reflections and personal writings which were published after his death. His novels in particular, alongside short stories such as The Judgement and The Metamorphosis, have made him one of the most widely read, significant and influential writers of the twentieth century.His writings show an extraordinary ability to speak to the changing concerns of later generations. This collection of essays, illustrated with manuscripts, archival material, postcards and family photographs, not only sets Kafka in the context of his life and times but also shows how his own experiences nourished his imagination. Literal travel in Western Europe enabled him, as his notebooks reveal, to practise descriptive writing.Imaginative travel through reading strengthened his fascination with remote spaces and made him aware of European colonialism. Familiar settings in his fiction become alien and bewildering. When writing about animals, he sought to enter imaginatively into their non-human way of being.This book is a celebration not just of Kafka’s achievements and creativity, but also of how – even 100 years after his death – Kafka continues to inspire new literary, theatrical and cinematic creations around the world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'Whoever said you can't fool an honest man wasn't one.'The Royal Bank of Ankh-Morpork is facing a crisis and needs a shake-up in management. Cue Moist von Lipwig, Postmaster General and former con artist. If anyone can rescue the city's ailing financial institution, it's him. He doesn't really want the job, but the thing is, he doesn't have a choice.Moist has many problems to solve as part of his new role: the chief cashier is almost certainly a vampire, the chairman needs his daily walkies, there's something strange happening in the cellar, and the Royal Mint is running at a loss.Moist begins making some ambitious changes . . . and some dangerous enemies. Because money is power and certain stakeholders will do anything to keep a firm grip on both . . .'As bright and shiny as a newly minted coin; clever, engaging and laugh-out-loud funny' The TimesMaking Money is the second book in the Moist von Lipwig series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

West Coast surfing legend Frosty Hesson shares his remarkable life story, the story of his extraordinary friendship with wunderkind Jay Moriarty, and his advice on how to be the best. When Richard "Frosty" Hesson was first approached by a young Jay Moriarty in 1990, the skinny kid with a sparkle in his eye only wanted one thing from the icon: his help in becoming a better surfer. Hesson, one of the first to conquer the huge waves off northern California known as Mavericks, recognized that the kid "had a vision." Jay quickly demonstrated a resolve that reminded Frosty of his younger self, pursuing his goal with a seriousness far beyond his years. His attitude and work ethic earned Frosty's respect and, eventually, his friendship. Making Mavericks is the inspiring story of their father-son bond and of the challenges that made each of them who they were-surf legends, and the subject of the upcoming film Chasing Mavericks.In Making Mavericks, Frosty talks about his turbulent youth spent under difficult circumstances, with parents who tried to find a positive way to handle a child with a passion for water and a disregard for his own safety. Throughout his life he developed principles to live by, principles that would become the core tenets of his teaching philosophy. Most significantly, Frosty talks about how one of his best students, Jay Moriarty, used his philosophy to become a surfing phenomenon, and whose life inspired the phrase, "Live like Jay."Affecting and poignant, Making Mavericks is a celebration of Hesson's determination to live with joy and purpose, and his desire to help others do the same. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The sociologist investigated the art scene in Houston, Texas and documented the social history of ‘who did what and when’ to create an international photography scene in such an unlikely place. Making a Scene! is the story of how visionary individuals created an international art world around photography. A classic Texas tale of seemingly quixotic ideas, audacious goals, oil booms and busts, generous philanthropists, southern sensibilities, grandiosity, and resolve, this book documents the social history of ‘who did what and when’ to create an international photography scene in such an unlikely place as Houston. Beginning with MFAH Director Bill Agee’s early dream of a photography department, a vibrant and engaged photography scene grew. What was once unimaginable became imaginable and then continued to grow and flourish through the work of Anne Tucker at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, local photographers who created Houston Center for Photography, and Wendy Watriss and Fred Baldwin, with Petra Benteler, who started the first international photography festival in the U.S., FotoFest. The scene that Anne, Fred, Wendy, and others fostered in Houston is nothing short of remarkable. This is the story of how Houston became the place to be for photography. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Candy Making Beginner s Guide Kniha v angličtině s podrobnými fotonávody a inspirací pro vaše tvoření, zdobení dortů. Jazyk: Angličtině (svetcukraru.cz)

Hmotnost: 180 g Rok nahrávky: 1980.0 Rychlost: 45 RPM Barva podle výrobce: Black Dekáda interpreta: 1970 - 1979;1990 - 1999;1980 - 1989 Typ: Audiofilní kvalita;Číslovaná edice;Nové vydání;Remastered Složení setu: 2 ks Rok vydání: 2019.0 Datum vydání: 1980-10-17 Žánr: Rock Země interpreta: Spojené království Subžánr: Rock & Roll;Classic Rock;Pop Rock Barva: Černá Interpret / Téma: Dire Straits Vydavatelství: Mobile Fidelity Balení obsahuje: LP Země původu: Evropská unie Varianta: Making Movies (2 LP) (muziker.cz)

Speciální limitovaná edice, která vzešla ze spolupráce firmy Singer a Amazon při vytváření populárního programu Making The Cut, kde je Singer hrdým sponzorem. Nenechte si ujít tuto jedinečnou událost a stroj, pro který existuje limitovaný počet kusů určených pro českou republiku!4-nitný overlock Singer S0235 je základní overlock pro domácnost, který není určen pro větší zatížení, ale pouze pro běžné šití. Moderní design, volitelný počet nití 2-4, volné rameno, diferenciální podávání, regulace napětí nitě, výměna přítlačných patek, možnost šití ruličkového lemu, vestavěné osvětlení, volné a velmi štíhlé rameno pro šití dutých tvarů, plynulá regulace délky stehu, kolečko pro pomalu. ruční manipulaci se strojem, barevné označení ovladačů napětí nití, regulace šířky odřezu látky.Vlastnosti overlocku:Diferenciál - diferenciální podávání Vám zaručí naprosto rovnoměrný steh, švy se ani na jemných látkách neřasí. Při obráceném nastavení diferenciálního podávání lze naopak dosáhnout nádherných vlnových efektů!Rychlé a snadné navlékání - stačí pouze následovat barevné schéma. Každá cesta nitě má svoji specifickou barvu pro snadnou identifikaci. Jednoduše navlečte nit podle barevného schématu.Šicí s/bez horního nože - zkušenějším krejčům umožní overlock šití krásných dekorativních stehů po vyřazení funkce odstřihu.Volné a velmi štíhlé rameno - Ideální pro začišťování lemů nebo pro šití rukávů, kalhot atp.Dokonalé šití pružných materiálůSpolehlivost při šití těžkých materiálůMožnost dekorativního lemováníPříslušenství:Sada jehelŠroubovák menšíPinzetaKonvertorSpecifikace overlocku:6 druhů stehůDiferenciální podávání (0,7 - 2)Extra vysoký prostor pod patkou 4,5 mmJednoduchá regulace napětí nitěVýměna přítlačných patek rychle a snadno pomocí systému "Snap-on"Možnost šití ruličkového lemu bez měnění stehové deskyVolné a velmi štíhlé rameno pro šití dutých tvarůPlynulá regulace délky stehu 1 až 4 mmŠířka stehu 3 až 6,7 mmRychlost šití až 1300 stehů za minutuKolečko pro pomalou ruční manipulaci se strojemBarevné označení ovladačů napětí nitíKvalitní osvětlení, 2 nové typy LED osvětlení zaručí perfektní osvětlení pracovní plochyRobustnější konstrukce oproti ostatním modelůmRegulace šířky odřezu látkyHmotnost 6 kg Barva: Modrá Provoz na baterie: Ne Šití dvojjehlou: Ne Zipová patka: Ne Regulace přítlaku patky: Ne Materiál: Kov Patka na knoflíkové dírky: Ne Balení obsahuje: Sada jehel;Šroubovák;Pinzeta;Konvertor Automatický navlékač horní nitě: Ne Automatický odstřih horní a spodní nitě: Ne Osvětlení: LED osvětlení Programy: Overlock;Základní Typ šicího stroje: Overlock Přední deska: Plast Nastavení napětí nitě: Ano Regulace délky stehu: Ano Regulace šířky stehu: Ano Adaptér součástí: Ano Počet stehů: 6 Napájení: Adaptér Hmotnost: 6 kg Délka stehu: 4 mm Šířka stehu: 6,7 mm (muziker.cz)

It's an offer you can't refuse. Who would not to wish to be the man in charge of Ankh-Morpork's Royal Mint and the bank next door? It's a job for life. But, as former con-man Moist von Lipwig is learning, the life is not necessarily for long. The Chief Cashier is almost certainly a vampire. There's something nameless in the cellar (and the cellar itself is pretty nameless), it turns out that the Royal Mint runs at a loss. A 300 year old wizard is after his girlfriend, he's about to be exposed as a fraud, but the Assassins Guild might get him first. In fact lot of people want him dead. Oh. And every day he has to take the Chairman for walkies. Everywhere he looks he's making enemies. What he should be doing is ...Making Money! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

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

Obraz na plátně s realistický zobrazeným motivem ve vysoké kvalitě dostupný v různých rozměrech. Moderní obrazy pro moderní bydlení a moderní interiér. Motiv v digitální kvalitě vytištěn na kvalitním plátně, které je natažené na dřevěném rámu. Ekologický výrobek bez zápachu. Dekorace stěn, které Vás prostě inspirují. (obraznastenu.cz)

Vydavatelství: Warner Music Subžánr: Post Punk;New Wave;Art Pop Typ: LP deska;Album Interpret / Téma: Talking Heads Balení obsahuje: LP Žánr: Pop;Rock Varianta: Stop Making Sense (2 LP) Rok vydání: 2024.0 Složení setu: 2 ks Barva: Černá Barva podle výrobce: Black Datum vydání: 2024-07-26 Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM (muziker.cz)

Košile z kolekce A-COLD-WALL* vyrobená z jednobarevné látky. Model vyrobený z mimořádně příjemného bavlněného materiálu. (answear.cz)

One of the most far-reaching decisions that social workers make is the selection of a new permanent family for a child in care. But in family-finding, there are no right or wrong answers. This book considers the needs of children and adults and explores how a balance in meeting both can be maintained. It aims to clarify the issues and develop practice, by looking at some fundamental steps that workers can take to ensure that the matching process is as well thought through and carefully considered as possible. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

"Schattenberg has done a service in rescuing the Brezhnev period from obscurity." The Morning Star"[Offers an] unparalleled examination of the Brezhnev papers." Literary ReviewLeonid Brezhnev was leader of the Soviet Union for eighteen years, a term of leadership second only in length to that of Stalin. He presided over the Brezhnev Doctrine, which accelerated the Cold War, and led the Soviet Union through catastrophic foreign policy decisions such as the invasion of Afghanistan. To many in the West, he is responsible for the stagnation (and to some even collapse) of the Soviet Union. But much of this history has been based on the only two English-language biographies (both published before Brezhnev's death and without access to archival sources) and Brezhnev's own astonishingly untrue memoirs - written for propaganda purposes.Newly translated from German, Schattenberg's magisterial book systematically dismantles the stereotypical and one-dimensional view of Brezhnev as the stagnating Stalinist by drawing on a wealth of archival research and documents not previously studied in English. The Brezhnev that emerges is a complex one, from his early apolitical years, when he dreamed of becoming an actor, through his swift and surprising rise through the Party ranks. From his hitherto misunderstood role in Khrushchev's ousting and appointment as his successor, to his somewhat pro-Western foreign policy aims, deft consolidation and management of power, and ultimate descent into addiction and untimely death. For Schattenberg, this is the story of a flawed and ineffectual idealist - for the West, this biography makes a convincing case that Brezhnev should be reappraised as one of the most interesting and important political figures of the twentieth century. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Explore the terrifying world of Gilead with this behind-the-scenes look at the Emmy award–winning show The Handmaid’s Tale. The hotly anticipated debut of The Handmaid’s Tale—Hulu’s groundbreaking show based on Margaret Atwood’s best-selling novel—drew a wide audience and rave reviews. Now, this comprehensive book details the process of bringing the story to the small screen with exclusive cast and crew interviews, backstage and set photography, concept art, costume design, and more. Dive deep into the world of the show’s dystopian future as interviews with the show’s cast and creators provide insight into the inspiration behind the characters, settings, and themes, as well as it's parallels to the real-world political climate. Showcasing striking visuals and insightful commentary, The Making of Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale is the definitive exploration of one of television’s most critically acclaimed shows. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

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

Welcome to the magnificent Making It Up as I Go Along - aka the World According to Marian Keyes(TM) - A bold, brilliant book bursting with Marian's hilarious and heartfelt observations on modern life, love and much, much else besides. Such as? you are determined to ask. Well, how about her guide to breaking up with your hairdresser? Or the warning she has for us all after a particularly traumatic fling with fake tan. There's the pure and bounteous joy of the nail varnish museum. Not to mention the very best lies to tell if you find yourself on an Arctic cruise. She has words of advice for those fast approaching fifty. And she's here to tell you the secret secret truth about writers - well, this one anyway. You'll be wincing in recognition and scratching your head in incredulity, but like Marian herself you won't be able to stop laughing at the sheer delightful absurdity that is modern life - because each and every one of us is clearly making it up as we go along. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,V šedesátých a sedmdesátých letech 20. století bylo kvůli povrchové těžbě uhlí zlikvidováno jedno z nejcennějších historických měst severních Čech. Náhradou za starý vznikl nový Most, který vzbuzoval veliká očekávání, ale nakonec stal symbolem úpadku i bezohlednosti československého státního socialismu. Kniha Most do budoucnosti plasticky vypráví o životě ve starém Mostě v dekádách po druhé světové válce a zprostředkovává diskuse a vyjednávání, které předcházely rozhodnutí o jeho zbourání, i ty, v nichž se rozhodovalo o charakteru nového města. Klíčové aspekty poválečných dějin Mostu autor zároveň vsazuje do kontextu myšlenkových i sociálních proměn v Československu i v Evropě 2. poloviny 20. století. Původně středověké město pohlcované velkolomem nebo betonová architektura nového Mostu tak pro čtenáře nezůstávají jen nesmyslnými projevy komunistické diktatury. Autor ukazuje, že jim můžeme porozumět, zapojíme-li je do kontextu vysídlení Němců a odcizení mezi lidmi a přírodou v českém pohraničí, produktivismu a technokratismu, sdíleného v poválečných dekádách velkou většinou Evropanů, či někdejší přesvědčivosti vize racionálně plánovaných měst. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Sleek iDivine, 12 g, Paletky očních stínů pro ženy, Paletka pro líčení očí Sleek iDivine vám otevře možnosti vytváření těch nejúžasnějších variací očního make-upu. Vlastnosti: umožňuje velmi rozmanité líčení třpytivý i matný efekt pro denní i večerní líčení dobře kombinovatelné barvy Složení: veganský produkt zrcátko Jak používat: Jednotlivé stíny z paletky nanášejte na oční víčka štětečkem, pěnovým aplikátorem nebo bříšky prstů. (notino.cz)

FROM THE MULTI-MILLION BESTSELLING HISTORICAL NOVELIST COMES THE CULMINATION OF HER LIFE’S WORK Did you know that there are more penises than women in the Bayeux Tapestry? That the Peasant’s Revolt was started and propelled by women, protesting a tax on women? Or that celebrated naturalist Charles Darwin believed not just that women were naturally inferior to men but that they’d evolve to become ever more inferior? These are just a few of the startling findings you will learn from reading Philippa Gregory’s Normal Women. In this ambitious and ground-breaking book, she tells the story of our nation over 900 years, but for the very first time women – some fifty per cent of the population – are no longer invisible in this history of England, but are at its beating heart. Using research skills honed in her work as one of our foremost historical novelists, Gregory trawled through court records to find highway women, beggars and shepherdesses, through newspapers and diaries to find murderers and brides, housewives and pirates, female husbands and hermits. The ‘normal women’ you will meet in her pages went to war, ploughed the fields, campaigned, wrote, and loved. They rode in jousts, flew Spitfires, issued their own currency and built ships, corn mills and houses as part of their everyday lives They committed crimes, or treason, worshipped many gods, cooked and nursed, invented things and rioted. A lot. They built our society to be as diverse and varied as the women themselves. They are there in the archives – if you look – and they made our history. ‘You’ll lose count of the number of things you learn about women and their skewed place in history as you read Philippa Gregory’s stunning Normal Women … the book reframes the past … an essential read’ Independent (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This is a book about researching and discovering in the social science field in the areas of remembering, Roma identity and the working classness. The findings and recommendations that we present here have arisen from the intensive cooperation of the interdisciplinary team of the Memory of Roma Workers Project. It is a collaborative project of scholars from diverse disciplines such as social anthropology, history, pedagogy, security studies, political science and sociology.The book is divided into two parts. The first part, "Researching,” is devoted to more general and holistic questions of the research process (research ethics, finding and formulating research questions) and to concrete research techniques and methods (fieldnotes, interviews, photographs). The second part, "Finding,” presents particular examples of handling both (conceptual and methodological dilemmas and practical techniques) and it does so with examples of empirically located cases from field research (the socially excluded locality of Havířov-Šumbark, the memory narratives of Roma workers, the realization of the exhibition Khatar san? in public space). (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Candles is a celebration of candles and the making process, showing you how to create a collection of 18 sustainable, seasonal candles to be enjoyed all year-round.Ebi and Emmanuel will teach you everything you need to know about soy wax, essential oils, wicks and scent blending. Once you have mastered the techniques, put your knowledge to the test through the 18 projects featured in this book. From taper candles and scented tea-lights for summer evenings to fragrant aromatherapy candles and crackling wood wicks for autumnal mornings - there is something for every occasion.Candles help us create calm in our homes. They are a symbol of warmth and can transport us to far off places with their scent. Discover the secret of blending scents that suit your mood and be inspired by beautiful lifestyle photography that captures the very essence and joy of making your own.This is a craft for all so snuggle up and make candles you can enjoy when seeking a moment of cosiness. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Compelling and straight-shooting wisdom for coping with whatever challenges life throws at us from the New York Times bestselling author of Unfu*k Yourself. When facts, figures, knowledge and everything you think you know is turned on its head, where do you turn to? How does one cope? Gary has taught thousands of people how to unf*ck themselves and now he's going to show how to get wise as f*ck - so we can sail through the sh*tstorms of life. His answer to this is wisdom. Gary believes that in order to live a powerful, meaningful existence that carries you beyond adversity, you need something that lives outside of your everyday responses, a voice that's independent, reliable and brings you back to a settled place. Wisdom gets your sh*t together, through the sh*tstorms - it will give provide you with pause, perspective and actionable insight aside from the rollercoaster of feelings brought about by unexpected circumstances. Wise as F*ck is the essential lifejacket to ensure you sail to the shore across the morass of waves. The show must and always does go on, whether you're ready or not. And after reading and engaging with Gary's latest lessons, you will be better equipped to face anything and rise up once more. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Skupinová jednání vytvářejí specifickou dynamiku; proces rozhodování při nich není zdaleka tak racionální a strukturovaný, za jaký se obecně považuje. Je možné rozhodování pracovních týmů zmapovat pomocí analýzy slovních interakcí? A pokud ano, které jazykové strategie mají v tomto procesu dominantní roli? Jakým způsobem se podílejí na skupinovém rozhodování a k čemu je mluvčí při jednáních využívají? Publikace předkládá výsledky studie interních jednání jedné z velkých hospodářských komor ve Velké Británii. K rozboru autentických audiodat aplikuje konverzační analýzu a obhajuje myšlenku, že právě tato metodologie umožňuje vhled do vedení, strukturování a realizace rozhodovacího procesu. Na řadě přepisů interních jednání je vysvětleno, jak skupinová rozhodnutí vznikají a jak jsou týmy motivovány k jejich naplnění. Monografie je určena především zájemcům o konverzační analýzu a aplikovanou lingvistiku. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Author R.M Ballantyne was born in Edinburgh, into a well-known family of printers and publishers. The ninth of ten children, it wasn’t long after his birth that his father’s family business, ‘Ballantyne & Co.’ began to run into financial difficulties following a national banking crisis. With the future of the family business in dire straits, Ballantyne moved to Canada to live and work when he was just sixteen. Returning the Scotland following his father’s death in 1847, Ballantyne worked initially for a publishing house upon his return before concentrating on his own literary career. This book contains Ballantyne’s reminiscences on the book-making industry – so long a part of his family heritage – and is a fascinating account of the industry during the early to mid-19th century. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Is it possible to heal by thought alone-without drugs or surgery?The truth is that it happens more often than you might expect. In You Are the Placebo,best-selling author, international speaker, chiropractor, and renowned researcher of epigenetics, quantum physics, & neuroscience, Dr. Joe Dispenza shares numerous documented cases of those who reversed cancer, heart disease, depression, crippling arthritis, and even the tremors of Parkinson's disease by believing in a placebo.Similarly, Dr. Joe tells of how others have gotten sick and even died the victims of a hex or voodoo curse-or after being misdiagnosed with a fatal illness. Belief can be so strong that pharmaceutical companies use double- and triple-blind randomized studies to try to exclude the power of the mind over the body when evaluating new drugs."In his paradigm-altering book, You Are the Placebo, Dr. Joe Dispenza catapults us beyond thinking of the placebo effect as an anomaly. Through 12 concise chapters that read like a true-life scientific thriller, Dispenza gives us rock-solid reasons to accept the game-changer of our lives: that the placebo effect is actually us, proving to ourselves the greatest possibilities of healing, miracles, and longevity! I love this book and look forward to a world where the secret of the placebo is the foundation of everyday life."- Gregg Braden, New York Times best-selling author of Deep Truth and The Divine MatrixChapters Include:Foreword by Dawson Church, Ph.D.Part I: Is It Possible?A Brief History of the PlaceboThe Placebo Effect in the BrainThe Placebo Effect in the BodyHow Thoughts Change the Brain and the BodySuggestibilityAttitudes, Beliefs, and PerceptionsThe Quantum MindThree Stories of Personal TransformationInformation to Transformation: Proof That You Are the PlaceboPart II: TransformationMeditation PreparationChanging Beliefs and Perceptions MeditationBecoming SupernaturalDr. Joe does more than simply explore the history and the physiology of the placebo effect. He asks the question: "Is it possible to teach the principles of the placebo, and without relying on any external substance, produce the same internal changes in a person's health and ultimately in his or her life?"Then he shares scientific evidence (including color brain scans) of amazing healings from his workshops, in which participants learn his consciousness shifting model of personal transformation, based on practical applications of the so-called placebo effect.The book ends with a "how-to" calming meditation for changing limiting beliefs and mental perceptions that hold us back-the first step in healing. You Are the Placebo combines the latest research in neuroscience, biology, psychology, hypnosis, behavioral conditioning, and quantum physics to demystify the workings of the placebo effect . . . and show how the seemingly impossible can become possible. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A wildly ambitious story of the making of a colossal, star-studded, multimillion-dollar superhero action film, and the humble comic book that inspired it all. Spanning eighty years and culminating in the opening of a film, we meet a cast of characters including a troubled soldier, a young boy with an artistic gift, an inspired and eccentric director, a pompous film star on the rise, a tireless production assistant and countless film crew members who together create Hollywood magic. Funny, touching, and wonderfully thought-provoking, The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece offers an insider's take on the momentous efforts it takes to make a film.At once a reflection on America's past and present, on the world of show business and the real world we all live in. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Discover the filmmaking secrets behind HBO and Sky's HOUSE OF THE DRAGON!Witness the genesis of a Targaryen dynasty with this deluxe book that explores the creation of HBO's hit series House of the Dragon.Based on visionary author George R. R. Martin's book Fire & Blood, House of the Dragon charts the earth-shattering events that led to the fall of Westeros's most powerful family, House Targaryen. Brought to the screen by showrunners Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik, the ambitious prequel series required a striking new vision that would transport viewers back in time, two centuries before the events of Game of Thrones. With unparalleled access to the show's cast and crew, including Condal, Sapochnik, and Martin, this book tells the incredible story of their creative journey, from the initial scriptwriting process to the epic international shoot. Illustrated with a remarkable wealth of concept art, on-set photography, and other key visuals, this is the ultimate companion to House of the Dragon and a must-have for fans.EXCLUSIVE ACCESS: Go behind the scenes of House of the Dragon and discover exclusive insights and secrets from the show's ambitious shoot.REVEALING INTERVIEWS: Go behind the scenes of House of the Dragon through in-depth interviews with showrunners Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik, creator George R. R. Martin, and the incredible cast including Matt Smith, Paddy Considine, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Milly Alcock, and Emily Carey.STUNNING IMAGERY: Explore a treasure trove of never-before-seen images, including concept designs for the show's dragons, locations, and costumes, plus candid on-set photos.OFFICIALLY LICENSED: The only officially licensed making-of book for HBO's House of the Dragon.COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION:The perfect companion to The Art of Game of Thrones and Game of Thrones: The Costumes. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A wildly ambitious story of the making of a colossal, star-studded, multimillion-dollar superhero action film, and the humble comic book that inspired it all.Spanning 80 years of a changing America and culminating in the opening of the film, we meet a colourful cast of characters including a troubled soldier returning from war, a young boy with an artistic gift, an inspired and eccentric director, a pompous film star on the rise, a tireless production assistant and countless film crew members that together create Hollywood magic.Funny, touching, and wonderfully thought-provoking, The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece offers an insider's take on the momentous efforts it takes to make a film. At once a reflection on America's past and present, on the world of show business and the real world we all live in. (knihydobrovsky.cz)