Making sense of chaos: a better economics for a better world - j. doyne farmer

Doyne Farmer is the world's leading thinker on technological change. For decades he has focused on the question of how we can make sense of the data of today to see where the world is going tomorrow. This wonderful book applies these insights to economics, addressing the big global issues of environmental sustainability, and the well-being and prosperity of people around the world’ Max Roser, Founder of Our World in DataWe live in an age of increasing complexity, where accelerating technology and global interconnection hold more promise – and more peril – than any other time in human history. As well as financial crises, issues around climate change, automation, growing inequality and polarization are all rooted in the economy, yet standard economic predictions fail us. Many books have been written about Doyne Farmer and his pioneering work in chaos and complexity theory. Making Sense of Chaos is the first in his own words, presenting a manifesto for doing economics better. In a tale of science and ideas, Farmer fuses his profound knowledge with stories from his life to explain how to harness a scientific revolution to address the economic conundrums facing society. Using big data and ever more powerful computers, we can for the first time apply complex systems science to economic activity, building realistic models of the global economy. The resulting simulations and the emergent behaviour we observe form the cornerstone of complexity economics. This new science, Farmer shows, will allow us to test ideas and make significantly better economic predictions – and, ultimately, create a better world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Can you be racist to a white person?Does cancel culture exist?Is it ever okay to laugh at jokes that rely on racist, sexist or homophobic stereotypes?Is it sexist to say 'men are trash'?These questions tap into some of today's most divisive issues, and finding an answer can often lead to confusion and resentment.Political and generational divides often dictate how questions such as these are answered, and when asked most people give automatic answers that roughly align with the broader position they believe is right - though many flounder when asked to detail their reasoning. This creates cultural and political tribes, makes people nervous about engaging at all, or leads to the issues to be trivialised or attributed to the excessive sensitivity of 'snowflakes' to 'identity politics'.You Can't Say Anything Anymore cuts right to the heart of these tensions, with the aim of demonstrating the importance of rigorous definitions and distinctions, revealing the arguments that break the stalemates, and equipping readers with the tools to identify and defend their positions.Drawing on Shahvisi's work as a philosopher, and using live controversies, well-known case studies, and personal anecdotes, this book reveals and analyses the power relations that shape our social world, and offers powerful ways to challenge them. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Ece Temelkuran, 176 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná There is so much to be afraid of in our current moment: climate catastrophe, the rise of a new fascism, a virus that has reshaped the way we live. But something better is possible. We can choose to turn away from an uncaring world and instead build a world where we stand compassionately as one. In Together, award-winning political thinker, author and poet, Ece Temelkuran provides an inspiring manifesto for change, reveals fresh possibilities for the better world we might want to live in, and gives us a new vocabulary for the political action that the 21st century asks of humankind. (alza.cz)

'One of the greatest crime writers of our times' DENISE MINAThere is more to solving a crime than following the clues.Welcome to Chief Inspector Gamache's world of facts and feelings.The air is unbearably tense as Armand Gamache returns to the Surete du Quebec for his first day of work since being demoted from its command to head of homicide.Amid blistering personal social media attacks, Gamache sets out on his first assignment. He has been tasked with finding a missing woman, but while he leads the search for Vivienne Godin, Three Pines itself is threatened when the river breaks its banks, and a province-wide emergency is declared.As the waters rise, a body is discovered - and the victim's distraught father contemplates a murder of his own. Gamache is a father himself, and is haunted by a question . . . what would he do, if his child's killer might walk free?Ten million readers.Three pines.One inimitable Chief Inspector Gamache.'No one does atmospheric quite like Louise Penny' ELLY GRIFFITHS (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Offers a spiritual framework for people to move beyond themselves in order to make this world a better, more spiritually evolved place to live. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A dawn-to-dusk instruction manual for living effortlessly and elegantly in the modern worldThe MR PORTER Guide To A Better Day covers all aspects of a man’s daily life, from morning rituals, to flawless grooming to handy tips for taking the work out of your working and social life. Compiled by MR PORTER’s Editors and featuring wisdom from Messrs Tom Ford, Laird Hamilton and more, this book is packed with expert advice, helpful illustrations and full-colour photography that explores the habits and routines of the world’s most stylish men. Of course, it’s also got the wardrobe side of things covered: between each chapter, a dedicated section on ‘How To Dress’ offers a deep dive into the ins and outs of contemporary menswear, offering rules and guidelines on what to wear and how to wear it, whether you’re heading out for a fancy dinner, or spending a weekend recovering from just such a thing. Drawing on MR PORTER’s unparalleled experience of dressing discerning gentlemen across the globe, it is the definitive volume that every man of taste should have on his bookshelf this season.Table of ContentsIntroduction • 1. Morning Routine • 2. Fitness • 3. Grooming • 4. Work • 5. Wellness/Mental Health • 6. Eating & Drinking • 7. Socialising • 8. Home • 9. Play (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Eckhart Tolle, 314 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Eckhart Tolle, 314 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Eckhart Tolle's A New Earth will be a cornerstone for personal spirituality and self-improvement for years to come, leading readers to a new levels of consciousness and inner peace. Taking off from the introspective work The Power of Now, which is a number one bestseller and has sold millions of copies worldwide, Tolle provides the spiritual framework for people to move beyond themselves in order to make this world a better, more spiritually evolved place to live. Shattering modern ideas of ego and entitlement, self and society, Tolle lifts the veil of fear that has hung over humanity during this new millennium, and shines an illuminating light that leads to happiness and health that every reader can follow. (alza.cz)

Kniha z kolekce home & lifestyle. Každý potřebuje dovolenou a tato kniha ukazuje, jak z ní udělat skutečně obohacující zážitek. (answear.cz)

Kniha - autor Agnijo Banerjee; Esther Duflo, 256 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná In this revolutionary book, prize-winning economists Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo show how economics, when done right, can help us solve the thorniest social and political problems of our day. From immigration to inequality, slowing growth to accelerating climate change, we have the resources to address the challenges we face but we are so often blinded by ideology. Original, provocative and urgent, Good Economics for Hard Times offers the new thinking that we need. It builds on cutting-edge research in economics - and years of exploring the most effective solutions to alleviate extreme poverty - to make a persuasive case for an intelligent interventionism and a society built on compassion and respect. A much-needed antidote to polarized discourse, this book shines a light to help us appreciate and understand our precariously balanced world. FROM THE WINNERS... (alza.cz)

In this revolutionary book, prize-winning economists Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo show how economics, when done right, can help us solve the thorniest social and political problems of our day. From immigration to inequality, slowing growth to accelerating climate change, we have the resources to address the challenges we face but we are so often blinded by ideology.Original, provocative and urgent, Good Economics for Hard Times offers the newthinking that we need. It builds on cutting-edge research in economics - and years of exploring the most effective solutions to alleviate extreme poverty - to make a persuasive case for an intelligent interventionism and a society built on compassion and respect. A much-needed antidote to polarized discourse, this book shines a light to help us appreciate and understand our precariously balanced world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From the prizewinning author of the acclaimed The Blood Telegram, a landmark, magisterial history of the postwar trial of Japan’s leaders as war criminals – and their impact on the modern history of Asia and the world.In the weeks after Japan finally surrendered to the Allies to end World War II, the victorious powers turned to the question of how to move on from years of carnage and destruction. To them, it was clear that Japan’s militaristic leaders needed to be tried and punished for their crimes.For the Allied powers, the trials were an opportunity both to render judgment on their vanquished foes and to create a legal framework to prosecute war crimes and prohibit the use of aggressive war. For the Japanese leaders on trial, it was their chance to argue that their war had been waged to liberate Asia from Western imperialism and that the court was no more than victors’ justice.Gary J. Bass' Judgement at Tokyo is the product of a decade of research, a magnificent, riveting story of wartime action, dramatic courtroom battles, and the epic formative years that set the stage for the postwar era in the Asia–Pacific. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

100 % zisku z prodeje jde na DOBRO.věc. Skate World Better je nezisková organizace stavějící skateparky napříč Afrikou, které slouží nejen pro zábavu, ale i jako prostor pro osvětové semináře a workshopy. A proč?Protože skoro 50 % populace některých zemí je mladší 15 let a z toho 50 % vůbec nechodí do školy.Protože přes 70 % mladých žije za míň než 2 dolary na den.Protože 91 % HIV pozitivních dětí žije právě v Africe.A protože skate jako sport umí jednu magickou věc: vytvářet komunitu. Což je klíčem k udržitelné pomoci právě mladé generaci. A tak skejťáci jednoduše dělají to, co umí nejlíp – postavit park, donést prkna a společně si to pořádně užít. Víc o projektu se dočtete i dokoukáte tady.Barva: bíláVzor: s potiskemStřih: regular fitUdržitelnost: organická bavlnaMateriál: 100 % organická bavlna (zoot.cz)

100 % zisku z prodeje jde na DOBRO.věc. Skate World Better je nezisková organizace stavějící skateparky napříč Afrikou, které slouží nejen pro zábavu, ale i jako prostor pro osvětové semináře a workshopy. A proč?Protože skoro 50 % populace některých zemí je mladší 15 let a z toho 50 % vůbec nechodí do školy.Protože přes 70 % mladých žije za míň než 2 dolary na den.Protože 91 % HIV pozitivních dětí žije právě v Africe.A protože skate jako sport umí jednu magickou věc: vytvářet komunitu. Což je klíčem k udržitelné pomoci právě mladé generaci. A tak skejťáci jednoduše dělají to, co umí nejlíp – postavit park, donést prkna a společně si to pořádně užít. Víc o projektu se dočtete i dokoukáte tady.Barva: bíláVzor: s potiskemStřih: regular fitUdržitelnost: organická bavlnaMateriál: 100 % organická bavlna (zoot.cz)

100 % zisku z prodeje jde na DOBRO.věc. Skate World Better je nezisková organizace stavějící skateparky napříč Afrikou, které slouží nejen pro zábavu, ale i jako prostor pro osvětové semináře a workshopy. A proč?Protože skoro 50 % populace některých zemí je mladší 15 let a z toho 50 % vůbec nechodí do školy.Protože přes 70 % mladých žije za míň než 2 dolary na den.Protože 91 % HIV pozitivních dětí žije právě v Africe.A protože skate jako sport umí jednu magickou věc: vytvářet komunitu. Což je klíčem k udržitelné pomoci právě mladé generaci. A tak skejťáci jednoduše dělají to, co umí nejlíp – postavit park, donést prkna a společně si to pořádně užít. Víc o projektu se dočtete i dokoukáte tady.Barva: bíláVzor: s potiskemStřih: regular fitUdržitelnost: organická bavlnaMateriál: 100 % organická bavlna (zoot.cz)

100 % zisku z prodeje jde na DOBRO.věc. Skate World Better je nezisková organizace stavějící skateparky napříč Afrikou, které slouží nejen pro zábavu, ale i jako prostor pro osvětové semináře a workshopy. A proč?Protože skoro 50 % populace některých zemí je mladší 15 let a z toho 50 % vůbec nechodí do školy.Protože přes 70 % mladých žije za míň než 2 dolary na den.Protože 91 % HIV pozitivních dětí žije právě v Africe.A protože skate jako sport umí jednu magickou věc: vytvářet komunitu. Což je klíčem k udržitelné pomoci právě mladé generaci. A tak skejťáci jednoduše dělají to, co umí nejlíp – postavit park, donést prkna a společně si to pořádně užít. Víc o projektu se dočtete i dokoukáte tady.Barva: bíláVzor: s potiskemStřih: regular fitUdržitelnost: organická bavlnaMateriál: 100 % organická bavlna (zoot.cz)

100 % zisku z prodeje jde na DOBRO.věc. Skate World Better je nezisková organizace stavějící skateparky napříč Afrikou, které slouží nejen pro zábavu, ale i jako prostor pro osvětové semináře a workshopy. A proč?Protože skoro 50 % populace některých zemí je mladší 15 let a z toho 50 % vůbec nechodí do školy.Protože přes 70 % mladých žije za míň než 2 dolary na den.Protože 91 % HIV pozitivních dětí žije právě v Africe.A protože skate jako sport umí jednu magickou věc: vytvářet komunitu. Což je klíčem k udržitelné pomoci právě mladé generaci. A tak skejťáci jednoduše dělají to, co umí nejlíp – postavit park, donést prkna a společně si to pořádně užít. Víc o projektu se dočtete i dokoukáte tady.Barva: bíláVzor: s potiskemStřih: regular fitUdržitelnost: organická bavlnaMateriál: 100 % organická bavlna (zoot.cz)

100 % zisku z prodeje jde na DOBRO.věc. Skate World Better je nezisková organizace stavějící skateparky napříč Afrikou, které slouží nejen pro zábavu, ale i jako prostor pro osvětové semináře a workshopy. A proč?Protože skoro 50 % populace některých zemí je mladší 15 let a z toho 50 % vůbec nechodí do školy.Protože přes 70 % mladých žije za míň než 2 dolary na den.Protože 91 % HIV pozitivních dětí žije právě v Africe.A protože skate jako sport umí jednu magickou věc: vytvářet komunitu. Což je klíčem k udržitelné pomoci právě mladé generaci. A tak skejťáci jednoduše dělají to, co umí nejlíp – postavit park, donést prkna a společně si to pořádně užít. Víc o projektu se dočtete i dokoukáte tady.Barva: bíláVzor: s potiskemStřih: regular fitUdržitelnost: organická bavlnaMateriál: 100 % organická bavlna (zoot.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)

Pain, Loneliness, Grief, Injustice ... Hope?Life is hard - as the past few years have made painfully clear. From personal trauma to the injustice and absurdity of the world, sometimes simply going on can feel too much.But could there be solace - and even hope - in acknowledging the hardships of the human condition? Might doing so free us from the tyranny of striving for our "best lives" and help us find warmth, humanity, and humour in the lives we actually have? Could it inspire in us the desire for a better world?In this profound and personal book, Kieran Setiya shows how philosophy can help us find our way. He shares his own experience with chronic pain and the consolation that comes from making sense of it. He asks what we can learn from loneliness and loss about the value of human life. And he explores how we can fail with grace, confront injustice, and search for meaning in the face of despair. Drawing on ancient and modern philosophy, as well as fiction, comedy, social science and personal essay, Life is Hard is a book for this moment - a work of solace and compassion. It draws us towards justice, for ourselves and others, by acknowledging what it means to be alive. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Dark, moreish and chilling - the countdown to Christmas is on ... and time is running out. Every day in December, a gift is left for Eleri in the abandoned tower block opposite her flat.At first, she can't help but be flattered, hoping that her Secret Santa is enigmatic Ras - a boy she has history with. But with each day that passes, the gifts get darker and more dangerous. Is this a harmless bit of festive fun? Or does this have something to do with Nina's disappearance last year? If so ...will Eleri be next? Perfect for BookTok, this thriller is the ultimate blend of haunting and festive Foregrounding themes of disability and broken families: Eleri's single mum has cerebral palsy Sarah Naughton was shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book Award with her YA novel THE HANGED MAN RISES (knihydobrovsky.cz)

You deserve to feel betterSometimes it can be difficult to stay grounded through life's challenges, and sometimes it can even be difficult to enjoy its high points. In The Art of Feeling Better, Matilda Heindow, illustrator behind the much-loved Instagram @crazyheadcomics, takes us from her first therapy visit when she was struggling to the day she woke with joy in her heart again, to reveal the techniques, tools and ways of thinking that really helped. Complete with over 50 original illustrations, Matilda shares personal stories and down-to-earth advice to help you understand:- How to turn that negative inner voice into a friend- How to recognise the habits that put you on a downward spiral - What to do with difficult feelings, so that you invite better ones inLike a hand holding yours, this beautiful, comforting book will remind you, even in your darkest moments, to treat yourself like someone worth taking care of - because you are. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

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

Economics has the power to make the world a better, happier and safer place: this book shows you howOur world is in a mess. The challenges of climate change, inequality, hunger and a global pandemic mean our way of life seems more imperilled and society more divided than ever; but economics can help!From parenting to organ donation, housing to anti-social behaviour, economics provides the tools we need to fix the biggest issues of today. Far from being a means to predict the stock market or enrich the elite, economics provides a lens through which we can better understand how things work, design clever solutions and create the conditions in which we can all flourish.With a healthy dose of optimism, and packed with stories of economics in everyday situations, Erik Angner demonstrates the methods he and his fellow economists use to help improve our lives and the society in which we live. He shows us that economics can be a powerful force for good, awakening the possibility of a happier, more just and more sustainable world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Economics has the power to make the world a better, happier and safer place: this book shows you howOur world is in a mess. The challenges of climate change, inequality, hunger and a global pandemic mean our way of life seems more imperilled and society more divided than ever; but economics can help! From parenting to organ donation, housing to anti-social behaviour, economics provides the tools we need to fix the biggest issues of today. Far from being a means to predict the stock market, enrich the elite or track money around the globe, economics provides a lens through which we can better understand how things work, design clever solutions and create the conditions in which we can all flourish.With a healthy dose of optimism, and packed with stories of economics in everyday situations, Erik Angner demonstrates the methods he and his fellow economists use to help improve our lives and the society in which we live. He shows us that economics can be a powerful force for good, awakening the possibility of a happier, more just and more sustainable world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Simon Sinek, 140 stran, anglicky, Pevná bez přebalu lesklá - autor Simon Sinek, 140 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Aphorisms and inspiration from bestselling leadership guru and TED talk sensation Simon Sinek. Sinek's TED talk on purpose is the third most-watched TED talk ever, with over 26 million views. (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Mikael Krogerus; Roman Tschäppeler, 208 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá The authors of the international bestseller The Decision Book teach us how to communicate better at work and in everyday life. The internationally bestselling duo Mikael Krogerus and Roman Tschäppeler have tested the 44 most important communication theories - from Aristotle's thoughts on presenting through Proust on asking questions to the Harvard Negotiation Project - for their practicality in daily business life. In The Communication Book they distil them into a single volume that in their winning way turns seemingly difficult ideas into clear and entertaining diagrams. From running better meetings and improving the conversations in your head to brushing up on your listening skills and small talk, the pair masterfully fuses theoretical knowledge and business advice with humour and practicality. With sections on work, the self, relationships and language, they show... (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Stanley A. McChrystal; Chris Fussell; Tantum Collins, 304 stran, anglicky, Pevná bez přebalu lesklá - autor Stanley A. McChrystal; Chris Fussell; Tantum Collins, 304 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor David Orrell, 182 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The controversial science that claims to have revolutionised economics. (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Steven Pinker, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Faced with the ceaseless stream of news about war, crime, and terrorism, one could easily think this is the most violent age ever seen. Yet as bestselling author Pinker shows in this startling and engaging new work, just the opposite is true. (alza.cz)

'You can't go around building a better world for people. Only people can build a better world for people. Otherwise, it's just a cage.'There's power in stories. The Fairy Godmother is good. The servant girl marries the Prince. Everyone lives happily ever after . . . don't they?The witches Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlick are travelling to far-distant Genua to stop a wedding and save a kingdom. But how do you fight a happy-ever-after, especially when it comes with glass slippers and a power-hungry Fairy Godmother who has made Destiny an offer it can't refuse?It's hard to resist a good story, even when the fate of the kingdom depends on it . . .'No one mixes the fantastical and mundane to better comic effect' Daily Mail'One of our greatest fantasists, and beyond a doubt the funniest' George RR MartinWitches Abroad is the third book in the Witches series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

More than 6 million readers around the world have improved their lives by reading The Magic of Thinking Big. First published in 1959, David J Schwartz's classic teachings are as powerful today as they were then. Practical, empowering and hugely engaging, this book will not only inspire you, it will give you the tools to change your life for the better - starting from now. His step-by-step approach will show you how to: Defeat disbelief and the negative power it creates Make your mind produce positive thoughts Plan a concrete success-building programme Do more and do it better by turning on your creative power Capitalise on the power of NOW Updated for the 21st century, this is your go-to guide to a better life, starting with the way you think. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

More than 6 million readers around the world have improved their lives by reading The Magic of Thinking Big. First published in 1959, David J Schwartz's classic teachings are as powerful today as they were then. Practical, empowering and hugely engaging, this book will not only inspire you, it will give you the tools to change your life for the better - starting from now. His step-by-step approach will show you how to: Defeat disbelief and the negative power it creates Make your mind produce positive thoughts Plan a concrete success-building programme Do more and do it better by turning on your creative power Capitalise on the power of NOW Updated for the 21st century, this is your go-to guide to a better life, starting with the way you think. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This book argues that psychoanalysis has a unique role to play in the climate change debate through its placing emphasis on the unconscious dimensions of our mental and social lives. Exploring contributions from Freudian, Kleinian, Object Relations, Self Psychology, Jungian, and Lacanian traditions, the book discusses how psychoanalysis can help to unmask the anxieties, deficits, conflicts, phantasies and defences crucial in understanding the human dimension of the ecological crisis.Yet despite being essential to studying environmentalism and its discontents, psychoanalysis still remains largely a 'psychology without ecology.' The philosophy of Deleuze and Guattari, combined with new developments in the sciences of complexity, help us to build upon the best of these perspectives, providing a framework able to integrate Guattari's 'three ecologies' of mind, nature and society. This book thus constitutes a timely attempt to contribute towards a critical dialogue between psychoanalysis and ecology. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 218 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Batoh , rozměry: 41 × 29 × 14 cm, unisex provedení Nezáleží na tom, co máte v plánu, batoh World of Warcraft - For The Horde - batoh je ideální volbou. Od prvního okamžiku potěší svým nápaditým zpracováním i praktickou ergonomií. Spadá do kategorie unisex. Po stránce rozměrů, má batoh Difuzed 41 × 29 × 14 cm. Nejdůležitější vlastnosti batohu World of Warcraft - For The Horde - batoh Batoh Difuzed vám padne jako ulitý Vymazlené unisex provedení Rozměry se vyšplhaly na 41 × 29 × 14 cm (alza.cz)

We know the stars, and have tamed most species that have crossed our paths; we've roamed the world over and travelled to Space; we've mastered industrialisation then created technology that our grandparents couldn't have dreamt of. So, what's next? Ruby Wax builds on her exploration on forgiveness to demonstrate that the next great barrier to progress is compassion. And Now for the Good News teaches us essential tools for making the most out of the relationships in our loves and protect our hearts and mind amidst the madness of hashtags and 24-hour news cycles. Introducing a new mindfulness practice (tuning into the body), Wax creates a call to arms to living more intuitive lives. Drawing on how education, businesses, technology can use kindness to reform - and better - themselves as well as the purpose of kindness, this book will investigate why greater compassion is our one-way ticket to a better future. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Together they will rise. Or together they will fall. The epic finale to the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Aelin Galathynius has vowed to save her people - but at a tremendous cost. Locked in an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will as she endures months of torture. The knowledge that yielding to Maeve will doom those she loves keeps her from breaking, but her resolve unravels with each passing day. With Aelin captured, her friends and allies have scattered. Some bonds will grow even deeper, while others will be severed forever. But as destinies weave together at last, all must stand together if Erilea is to have any hope of salvation. Sarah J. Maas's #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series draws to an explosive conclusion as Aelin fights for her life, her people, and the promise of a better world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Together they will rise. Or together they will fall. The epic finale to the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Aelin Galathynius has vowed to save her people - but at a tremendous cost. Locked in an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will as she endures months of torture. The knowledge that yielding to Maeve will doom those she loves keeps her from breaking, but her resolve unravels with each passing day. With Aelin captured, her friends and allies have scattered. Some bonds will grow even deeper, while others will be severed forever. But as destinies weave together at last, all must stand together if Erilea is to have any hope of salvation. Sarah J. Maas's #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series draws to an explosive conclusion as Aelin fights for her life, her people, and the promise of a better world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Together they will rise. Or together they will fall. The epic finale to the #1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. Aelin Galathynius has vowed to save her people - but at a tremendous cost. Locked in an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will as she endures months of torture. The knowledge that yielding to Maeve will doom those she loves keeps her from breaking, but her resolve unravels with each passing day. With Aelin captured, her friends and allies have scattered. Some bonds will grow even deeper, while others will be severed forever. But as destinies weave together at last, all must stand together if Erilea is to have any hope of salvation. Sarah J. Maas's #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series draws to an explosive conclusion as Aelin fights for her life, her people, and the promise of a better world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

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

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

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

A gorgeously illustrated introduction to poetry for children, featuring poems about everything from science, sports, and space, to friendship, family, and feelings.This thoughtfully crafted anthology is perfect for children new to verse and for young poetry fans seeking out new favorites. Explore poetry from a diverse selection of contemporary and historical poets, covering a broad range of topics--from personal subjects like emotions and family, to the wonders of the natural environment. Carefully selected works encourage children to see the poetry in everything and to embrace the beauty of their everyday lives.Poems are complemented by detailed illustrations, timelines, and interesting facts about the topics covered, ensuring that the poems are not just entertaining, but relevant, topical, and informative.Prompts and activities inspire children to create their own poetry, and devices like rhyme, repetition, and alliteration are introduced and explained in a fun and accessible manner. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Better Tee S (d-sport.cz)

Better Tee S (d-sport.cz)

Better Tee S (d-sport.cz)

Kniha - autor Yanis Varoufakis, 288 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Drawing on memories of her childhood and a variety of well-known tales – from Oedipus and Faust to Frankenstein and The Matrix – Varoufakis explains everything you need to know in order to understand why economics is the most important drama of our times. In answering his daughter’s deceptively simple questions, Varoufakis disentangles our troubling world with remarkable clarity, while inspiring us to make it a better one. (alza.cz)

A global survey of 100 of the most creative and innovative product designers working today Designed For Life showcases 100 of the most exciting designers around the world and, through their work, shines a lens on what is happening at the forefront of contemporary product design. The boundaries between design, art, craft, fashion, and architecture have been blurred in recent years and a new generation of designers has emerged, working across different fields and genres. Products illustrated in the book range from furniture, lighting, and objects, to limited editions, glassware, and office systems, making Designed for Life the ideal route to new talent throughout the field of product design and the perfect way to assess exactly what is being created in the design scene today Chosen by an international line up of influential industry experts – design critics, museum curators, entrepreneurs, journalists, and gallerists – the nominated designers comprise young product designers who have emerged in the last few years, but who have already produced outstanding, creative, and innovative pieces of design, such as Mac Collins, Nifemi Marcus-Bello, Minjae Kim, and Mimi Shodeinde as well as more established designers including Jasper Morrison, India Mahdavi, and Jonathan Olivares. This fascinating book illustrates the new materials, processes, and technologies being utilized; the radically different styles being created; and the growing importance of sustainability, diversity, and inclusivity in design. These designers believe design can build a better world and a better life. Featured designers include: Barber Osgerby; BIG-GAME; Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec; Stephen Burks Man Made; Formafantasma; GamFratesi; Martino Gamper; Gunjan Gupta; Marlene Huissoud; Moisés Hernández; Industrial Facility; Misha Khan; Max Lamb; Kwangho Lee; Sabine Marcelis; Objects of Common Interest; Julie Richoz; Soft Baroque; Jomo Tariku; Faye Toogood; and Bethan Laura Wood. Nominators for the 100 designers are: Mark Adams; Glenn Adamson; Chrissa Amuah; Spencer Bailey; Marc Benda; Anders Byriel; Aric Chen; Maria Cristina Didero; Alexis Georgacopoulos; Marianne Goebl; Marva Griffin; Anniina Koivu; Cecilia León de la Barra; Tuija Makkonen; Ana Mallet; Tapiwa Matsinde; Justin McGuirk; Ambra Medda; Rossella Menegazzo; Jonathan Olivares; Francesca Picchi; Libby Sellers; Zhuo Tan; Maria Veerasamy; Ben Watson; Demetria White; and Jane Withers. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Collected for the first time, these three previously unpublished Dune novellas by bestselling authors Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson shine a light upon the darker corners of the Dune universe. Spanning space and time, Sands of Dune is essential reading for any fan of the series.The world of Dune has shaped an entire generation of science fiction. From the sand blasted world of Arrakis, to the splendor of the imperial homeworld of Kaitain, readers have lived in a universe of treachery and wonder. Now, these stories expand on the Dune universe, telling of the lost years of Gurney Halleck as he works with smugglers on Arrakis in a deadly gambit for revenge; inside the ranks of the Sardaukar as the child of a betrayed nobleman becomes one of the Emperor's most ruthless fighters; a young firebrand Fremen woman, a guerrilla fighter against the ruthless Harkonnens, who will one day become Shadout Mapes. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Ďáblův slovník ekonomie a financí je kniha, kterou lze zařadit do dvou kategorií: kromě literatury faktu také do přihrádky humor. Kniha navazuje na původní Ďáblův slovník, který před více než sto lety publikoval známý cynik Ambrose Bierce a místy připomíná i známého C. Northcote Parkinsona a jeho zákony. Se suchým humorem vysvětluje základní i složitější termíny světa financí: od peněz, dluhů a daní přes akcie, fondy a banky až po manželství, lásku, luxusní zboží a sexuální pracovnice, neboť i tato témata vlastně patří do financí. Stranou nezůstávají ani témata politicko-ekonomická: byrokrati, milionářská daň, Evropská unie, obecné blaho. Cynické definice se mísí s výběrem kuriozit z reálného finančního světa a s řadou citátů. Terčem sarkasmu je ekonomie jako taková od Marxe po rakouskou školu (ačkoli k ní je slovník mnohem vlídnější). Odborníky i laiky pak zaujme vysvětlení, proč moderní ekonomie je tolik na štíru s předpovídáním téměř čehokoli.Slovníkový dodatek „Xenofobův stručný atlas světa“ rozšíří okruh vašich předsudků, pokud máte pocit, že trpíte jejich nedostatkem. Další abecedně řazený dodatek, „Panoptikum slavných osobností a jejich neslavných malérů“, vám poskytne příjemný pocit vědění, že i největší figury světových dějin se dopouštěly hloupých chyb, kterých se vy můžete díky slovníku snadno vyvarovat. Kniha v pevné vazbě je doprovázena četnými ilustracemi a je vhodná i jako dárek pro příznivce tohoto druhu humoru, dále pro pracovníky bank, pojišťoven, finanční poradce a pro centrální bankéře, kteří mají konečně šanci dozvědět se, proč měnová politika nefunguje. (knihydobrovsky.cz)