Moonshot : inside pfizer´s nine-month race to make the impossible possible - bourla albert

The exclusive, first-hand, behind-the-scenes story of how Pfizer raced to create the first Covid-19 vaccine, told by Pfizer’s CEO Dr. Albert Bourla A riveting, fast-paced, inside look at one of the most incredible private sector achievements in history, Moonshot recounts the intensive nine months in 2020 when the scientists at Pfizer, under the visionary leadership of Dr. Albert Bourla, made “the impossible possible”―creating, testing, and manufacturing a safe and effective Covid-19 vaccine that previously would have taken years to develop. Dr. Bourla chronicles how the brilliant, dedicated minds at Pfizer, under the enormous strains of the global pandemic, overcame a series of crises that were compounded by social and political unrest, and reveals the doubts, decisions, obstacles, and failures they encountered. As Dr. Bourla makes clear, Pfizer’s success wasn’t due to luck; it was because of preparation driven by four simple values―Courage, Excellence, Equity, and Joy. Moonshot is a story of leadership under the most unprecedented circumstances―how Dr. Bourla, a Greek immigrant, a child of Holocaust survivors, and a veterinarian, became the head of one of the world’s largest corporations and initiated a dramatic transformation of the organization just before a global health crisis would serve to test the organization, its scientists and its leader, like never before. Moonshot describes best practices that can be used to address the multiple, unprecedented challenges our world faces, reveals Pfizer’s implementation of scientific breakthroughs at a record-breaking pace, and offers leadership lessons that can help anyone successfully manage their own seemingly unsolvable problems. As Dr. Bourla explains, “I am sharing the story of our moonshot―the challenges we faced, the lessons we learned, and the core values that allowed us to make it happen―in hopes that it might inspire and inform your own moonshot, whatever that may be.” (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor James Hoffmann, 224 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá World-leading coffee expert and best-selling author of The World Atlas of Coffee shows you how to make barista-level coffee at home We all expect to be able to buy an excellent cup of coffee from the many brilliant coffee shops available. But what about the coffee we make at home? Shouldn't that be just as good? James Hoffmann is an entrepreneur and the international name in coffee, combining expert-level knowledge with a wonderful ability to communicate it. James runs Square Mile Coffee, as well as creating extremely informative, and popular, coffee and equipment reviews for his YouTube and Instagram channels. In his latest book he demonstrates everything you need to know to make consistently excellent coffee at home, including: what equipment is worth buying, and what isn't; how to grind coffee; the basics of brewing for all major equipment (cafetiere, aeropress, stovetop etc);... (alza.cz)

"Všichni očekáváme, že si budeme moci koupit vynikající šálek kávy z mnoha skvělých kaváren, které jsou k dispozici. Ale co káva, kterou si děláme doma? Nemělo by to být stejně dobré?" Kávový expert James Hoffmann, spoluzakladatel Square Mile Coffee, se také věnuje tvorbě mimořádně informativních a oblíbených recenzí sad a kávy na svých kanálech YouTube a Instagram. V jeho nejnovější knize sdílí veškeré informace, které potřebujete k přípravě trvale vynikající kávy doma. Zahrnuje rady týkající se výběru vhodné sady, správného mletí kávy, základů přípravy nápojů na různých zařízeních (kavárna, aeropress, varná deska atd.), porozumění různým kávovým nápojům od cortada po latte a dosažení dokonalého espressa. Kniha je v algickém jazyce. Autor: James Hoffmann Rok vydání: 2022 Vazba: pevná Počet stran: 224 ISBN: 1784727245 Rozměr: A5 (gourmetkava.cz)

Should I change careers? Is it time to end my relationship? Can I move halfway across the world?We have to make choices everyday, big and small, but it's the life-changing ones that often cause us to freeze or react too quickly, without thinking. What can we do differently?Laurence Alison and Neil Shortland have spent over 20 years helping soldiers, police officers, doctors and other professionals in high-stakes environments make tough decisions when lives are on the line. In Decision Time, they show us how those same decision-making techniques apply to everyday life, whether that's deciding to take a new job or change career later in life, end a relationship, move across the world or declaring your undying love for your best friend.With tips, studies, interviews and observations from their training with police officers together with role-play scenarios for you to try, this book will help you identify and fight off the common enemies of good decision-making - inertia, procrastination and indecision - and empower you to make the choices that matter the most.Highly accessible and interactive, Decision Time will guide you through each step of the decision-making process so next time you a find yourself at the crossroads, you'll be able to make your way with confidence. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 432 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

How to Make Coffee explores the scientific principles behind the art of coffee making, along with step-by-step instructions of all the major methods, and which beans, roast, and grind are best for them. This book also covers topics such as: The history of the bean Chemical composition Caffeine and decaf Milk Roasting and grinding Machines and gadgets . . . and many more Caffeine is the most widely consumed mind-altering molecule in the world; we cannot get enough of it. How is it that coffee has such a hold? Its all in the chemistry; the molecular structure of caffeine and the flavour-making phenols and fats that can be lured out from the bean by roasting, grinding and brewing. Making good coffee depends on understanding the science: why water has to be at a certain temperature, how roast affects taste, and what happens when you add cream. This book lays out the scientific principles for the coffee-loving non-scientist; stick to these and you will never drink an ordinary cup of joe again. (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)

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)

One of our most important political thinkers looks to the greatest challenge of our time: how to live together equally and peacefully in diverse democracies.It's easy to be pessimistic about the fate of democracy in multi-ethnic societies. At the end of the Second World War, fewer than one in twenty-five people living in the UK were born abroad; now it is one in seven. The history of humankind is a story of us versus them, and the project of diverse democracies is a relatively new one - it is, in other words, a great experiment.How do identity groups with different ideologies and beliefs live together? Is it possible to embark on a democracy with shared values if our values are at odds?Yascha Mounk argues that group identity is both deeply rooted and malleable. No community is beyond conciliation: groups are moving towards cooperation across the world. The Great Experiment offers a profound understanding of the problem behind all our other problems, and genuine hope for our capacity to solve it. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

"What happens when the man of your dreams turns out to be a nightmare with sharp teeth and claws?" Winner of the 2016 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Poetry, amanda lovelace presents her new illustrated duology, "things that h(a)unt." In this first installment, to make monsters out of girls, lovelace explores the memory of being in an abusive relationship. She poses the eternal question: Can you heal once you've been marked by a monster, or will the sun always sting? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Gretchen Rubinová, 282 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Have you ever wondered how to ensure a cohesive feel throughout your home or how to style a neutral interior? Lucy Gough's new book answers these questions - along with the more common dilemmas of choosing art and successfully combining clashing patterns. And, while creating a home that you adore can feel like a daunting task, Lucy breaks it down so it feels less overwhelming ...The homes showcased here are aspirational, characterful and utterly dreamy.' Homes & AntiquesWe all want to live in a home that reflects our personalities and experiences. But if we are not a professional decorator or stylist where do we start? In this inspirational and helpful handbook, interiors stylist and tutor Lucy Gough will teach you how to understand your true style and how to implement it as you decorate your living space. Your dream home needn't be a spacious, architecturally designed building - it could be small or rented - and with this book you'll discover what YOU love so you can surround yourself with the colours, furniture, furnishings and finishing touches that inspire you.The book includes:- How to create and use a moodboard. - How to translate magazine imagery into your home - How to create impact with art, plants and accessories - How to style your kitchen, living room, bathroom, home office and hallway- Key inspirational case studies - explaining how and why they work so well. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

How do I start a business on a budget?How do I find my first 100 customers and make my first GBP100k?How do I build a network and get my business noticed?Whether you want to transform a fledgling side-hustle into a full-time endeavour or simply have an idea that's keeping you up at night, this is the ultimate blueprint for building your own business.With no network, no capital and no previous experience, Nafisa built her business from scratch and has helped hundreds of founders to do the same. Now, she wants to share her honest, game-changing advice. From how to nail sales and branding to understanding how to build a network, Nafisa lifts the lid on business culture - and questions everything you think you know about the business world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

New York Times bestselling author Jen Sincero gets to the core of transformation: habits--breaking, making, understanding, and sticking with them like you've never stuck before. Badass Habits is a eureka-sparking, easy-to-digest look at how our habits make us who we are, from the measly moments that happen in private to the resolutions we loudly broadcast (and, erm, often don't keep) on social media. Habit busting and building goes way beyond becoming a dedicated flosser or never showing up late again--our habits reveal our unmet desires, the gaps in our boundaries, our level of self-awareness, and our unconscious beliefs and fears. Badass Habits features Jen's trademark hilarious voice and offers a much-needed fresh take on the conventional wisdom and science that shape the optimism (or pessimism?) around the age-old topic of habits. The book includes enlightening interviews with people who've successfully strengthened their discipline backbones, new perspective on how to train our brains to become our best selves, and offers a simple, 21 day, step-by-step guide for ditching habits that don't serve us and developing the habits we deem most important. Habits shouldn't be impossible to reset--and with healthy boundaries, knowledge of--and permission to go after--our desires, and an easy to implement plan of action, we can make any new goal a joyful habit. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Little children will love the creepy crafts and puzzles in this spook-tacular activity book. It's packed full of exciting ideas for making Halloween decorations, pictures and more, from straw skeletons and spooky spiders to paper chains and pumpkins, with clearly illustrated instructions and tips. There are also plenty of drawing, spotting, counting and matching activities, perfect for keeping young witches and wizards busy in between makes. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From craft activities to colouring pages and step-by-step drawing, this delightful book is packed full of fun activities to keep little children busy all summer long. Each craft activity uses everyday and recycled materials from around the house, and has clear, illustrated step-by-step instructions, with helpful tips and photos of the finished crafts. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Little children will love the creepy crafts and puzzles in this spook-tacular activity book. It's packed full of exciting ideas for making Halloween decorations, pictures and more, from straw skeletons and spooky spiders to paper chains and pumpkins, with clearly illustrated instructions and tips. There are also plenty of drawing, spotting, counting and matching activities, perfect for keeping young witches and wizards busy in between makes. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Země původu: Evropská unie Subžánr: Pop Rock;Pop;Alternative Rock;Rock Balení obsahuje: LP Interpret / Téma: Ingrid Michaelson Vydavatelství: Cabin 24 Records Varianta: It Doesn't Have To Make Sense (Vinyl LP) Žánr: Pop Barva: Černá Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Dekáda interpreta: 2020 - 2029;2000 - 2009;2010 - 2019 Rok vydání: 2016.0 Barva podle výrobce: Black Složení setu: 1 ks Hmotnost: 180 g Typ: Album;LP deska Datum vydání: 2016-08-26 Země interpreta: USA (muziker.cz)

The chart-topping singer/songwriter's powerful story, told for the first time, in her own words. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 112 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Maria Hatzistefanis, 184 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Success is not final and failure is not fatal.Maria Hatzistefanis should know. Having spent 20 years building her own company (described by the press as 'an overnight success'), she acknowledges how hard it is to keep going and find your motivation, especially in the face of self-doubt, rejection and unexpected setbacks.This punchy, easy to digest book spells out how to motivate yourself and harness your drive and energy to make things happen. With clear guidance, tips and celebrity stories throughout, Maria sums up her business secrets with three golden rules: set your goals; plot your trajectory; make it happen!This book will help anyone looking to grow their business and enable readers everywhere to find their own 'Make It Happen' mindset. Everyone can learn from this book, no matter where you are in your career. (alza.cz)

Even the most enthusiastic of maths students probably at one time wondered when exactly it would all prove useful in 'real life'. Well, maths reaches so far and wide through our world that, love it or hate it, we're all doing maths almost every minute of every day.David Darling and Agnijo Banerjee go in search of the perfect labyrinth, journey back to the second century in pursuit of 'bubble maths', reveal the weirdest mathematicians in history and transform the bewildering into the beautiful, delighting us once again. (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)

LP vinyl The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living je třetí studiové album britské alternativní hiphopové formace The Streets z roku 2006. Ústřední postava projetku, rapper a multiinstrumentalista Mike Skinner se na této desce vypořádává s nečekanou slávou a pozorností, již se mu dostalo zásluhou předchozích dv The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living je třetí studiové album britské alternativní hiphopové formace The Streets z roku 2006. Ústřední postava projetku, rapper a multiinstrumentalista Mike Skinner se na této desce vypořádává s nečekanou slávou a pozorností, již se mu dostalo zásluhou předchozích dvou alb. Velmi úspěšný byl z alba singl When You Wasn't Famous, v němž Skinner rozvádí úvahu o tom, že „sbalit holku je snazší, pokud jste slavný, ale pokud je slavná i ona, je to jako když slavný nejste”. Údajně se má jednat o jeho vlastní zkušenost, když se neúspěšně pokoušel dvořit se jisté britské popové zpěvčce, jejíž skutečnou totožnost však nikdy... (alza.cz)

vhodný jak pro vnitřní, tak pro venkovní (chráněné před počasím) použití větve se sestavují samostatně Strom měsíce. V sérii TREE OF THE MONTH naleznete vánoční stromek pro každý byt i styl interiéru v různých velikostech, barvách a variantách. Ať už zcela přírodní vzhled nebo bohatě ozdobený - nepíchá ani neusychá. Ušetříte si i náročné kácení, komplikované usazení i otravné fleky od smůly. S každým umělým stromkem lze snadno manipulovat, vypadá jako živý a je vhodný jak pro vnitřní, tak pro venkovní (chráněné před počasím) použití. Větve se sestavují samostatně. (butlers.cz)

‘People often say that non-fiction books read like fast-moving thrillers, but this one genuinely does… This is a splendid book – and highly recommended.’ Daily Mail A remarkable piece of investigative journalism into one of the most pervasive and troubling mysteries of recent memory. 01:20am, 8 March 2014. Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, carrying 239 passengers, disappeared into the night, never to be seen or heard from again. The incident was inexplicable. In a world defined by advanced technology and interconnectedness, how could an entire aircraft become untraceable? Had the flight been subject to a perfect hijack? Perhaps the pilots lost control? And if the plane did crash, where was the wreckage? Writing for Le Monde in the days and months after the plane’s disappearance, journalist Florence de Changy closely documented the chaotic international investigation that followed, uncovering more questions than answers. Riddled with inconsistencies, contradictions and a lack of basic communication between authorities, the mystery surrounding flight MH370 only deepened. Now, de Changy offers her own explanation. Drawing together countless eyewitness testimonies, press releases, independent investigative reports and expert opinion, The Disappearing Act offers an eloquent and deeply unnerving narrative of what happened to the missing aircraft. An incredible feat of investigative journalism and a testament to de Changy’s tenacity and resolve, this book is an exhaustive, gripping account into one of the most profound mysteries of the 21st century. (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)

Strom měsíce. V sérii TREE OF THE MONTH naleznete vánoční stromeček pro každý byt i styl interiéru v různých velikostech, barvách a variantách. Ať už zcela přírodní vzhled nebo bohatě ozdobený - nepíchá ani neusychá. Ušetříte si i náročné kácení, komplikované usazení i otravné fleky od smůly. S každým umělým stromkem lze snadno manipulovat, vypadá jako živý a je vhodný jak pro vnitřní, tak pro venkovní (chráněné před počasím) použití. Větve se sestavují samostatně. (butlers.cz)

From the New York Times bestselling author of The $100 Startup, comes a captivating guide that explains how to thrive in todays turbulent global economy.Burdened with massive debt, stagnant wages and the ever-rising cost of living, a growing number of millennials and gen-Z are abandoning the traditional nine-to-five model of work, instead turning to the ecosystem of largely unregulated, decentralized platforms to pursue a host of novel ways to make money.In Gonzo Capitalism, New York Times bestselling author and serial entrepreneur Chris Guillebeau explores this brave new world – from the Texas software rep who earned $80,000 sending potatoes in the mail, to the British teenager who earned nearly $500,000 naming other people’s babies, to the community of online gamers getting ‘paid to play’.Along the way, he shows you how our economy really works and reveals how you can capitalize on the new tools and platforms at our disposal, and come up with your own unconventional ways to turn your time and talents into income. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘Hot & Cold: 30 Erotic Short Stories To Make You Shiver’ is a collection from LUST that will keep you pleasured throughout the seasons. From steamy, hot summer sex and holiday flings to ice hotels and sexy Christmas advent calendar stories, this erotica has it all. Some of the titles included in this collection: The Secrets of Angkor 1: Reliefs The Secrets of Angkor 2: A Bud Bursting into Bloom The Secrets of Angkor 3: A Broken Lock Summer Sex 1: The Bus Summer Sex 2: The Beach Summer Sex 3: The Park The Ice Hotel 1: Lips of Ice The Ice Hotel 2: Tongues of Ice December 1: Santa Claus is cumming to town December 2: Winter Wedding December 6: Santa-Boy December 10: Naked Lucia December 13: St. Stephan and the horny stable boys December 14: Cum in Your White Gown December 16: A Special Christmas Delivery December 20: Midwinter Sin December 23: Mr S December 24: The Forbidden Threesome LUST is a publishing house that publishes a collection of sexy and imaginative erotica. They’re on a mission to publish erotic literature that will appeal to every different kind of person, by representing different types of lust and desire to allow us to understand that it’s okay to think about your sexuality, sex, and what turns you on. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 246 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - 246 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

When Richard Hannay finds the corpse of freelance spy Franklin P. Scudder in his London flat, he goes on the run, fearing that his life is in danger. Scudder had previously revealed that he was investigating a ring of German spies, who were conspiring to sabotage Britain’s war capability. Hannay becomes both hunter and hunted as he struggles to unravel the tangled threads of this plot while staying one step ahead of his pursuers, who will stop at nothing to keep their nefarious secrets. First published in 1915, John Buchan’s definitive spy novel was the first in a long line of espionage thrillers to delve into the underbelly of the British establishment. Over a hundred years later, The Thirty-Nine Steps remains resonant, and the various film, television and theatre adaptations of this classic – most notably Alfred Hitchcock’s 1935 version – are a testament to its capacity to thrill. John Buchan Scottish author John Buchan (1875–1940) was both an acclaimed writer of adventure novels and, as the Governor General of Canada, one of the most high-ranking colonial administrators in the British Empire. His political career usually took precedence over his writing, but he still managed to produce several iconic works of spy fiction, including his masterpiece The Thirty-Nine Steps. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Moonshot je verze "true classic" obvodu společnosti Greer Amps. Tento pedál je inspirován vintage obvody předzesilovače Germanium z dávné minulosti. Díky dvěma ovládacím prvkům má Moonshot velký tónový rozsah a může poskytnout úžasnou texturu, když nakopnete přední konec zesilovače. Ovládání Treble/Mid umožňuje hráči nastavit tento pedál jako treble booster, nebo přidat do obvodu nějaký extra low-end, čímž získáte větší střední pásmo a „zavrčení“ z tranzistoru Germanium AC-128. Ovládání Master Volume umožňuje uživateli nakopnout zesilovač do rychlého overdrive. Obvod Moonshot obsahuje měnič napětí pro spuštění tranzistoru ve správném režimu s kladným uzemněním při použití standardního napájecího zdroje se záporným uzemněním. Výška (cm): 3.5 Šířka (cm): 6.6 Hloubka (cm): 12.1 Typ baterie: 9V Napájení: Adaptér;9V;Baterie Počet tlačítek: 1 Ovládání: Middle;Hlasitost;Treble Adaptér součástí: Ne Podpora MIDI: Ne Možná montáž do racku: Ne Integrovaná ladička: Ne USB: Ne Balení obsahuje: Manuál Výstupy: Jack 6,3 mm Vstupy: Jack 6,3 mm Typ: Předzesilovač Barva: Šedá True bypass: Ano Provoz na baterie: Ano Země původu: USA (muziker.cz)

In The Outsider, his classic existentialist novel, Camus explores the alienation of an individual who refuses to conform to social norms. Meursault, his anti-hero, will not lie. When his mother dies, he refuses to show his emotions simply to satisfy the expectations of others. And when he commits a random act of violence on a sun-drenched beach near Algiers, his lack of remorse compounds his guilt in the eyes of society and the law. Yet he is as much a victim as a criminal. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Introducing Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-SmithCelebrating the range and diversity of Penguin Classics, they take us from snowy Japan to springtime Vienna, from haunted New England to a sun-drenched Mediterranean island, and from a game of chess on the ocean to a love story on the moon. Beautifully designed and printed, these collectible editions are bound in colourful, tactile cloth and stamped with foil.Jean-Baptiste Clamence - refined, handsome, forty, a former successful lawyer - is in turmoil. Over several drunken nights he regales a chance acquaintance with his story. He talks of parties and his debauchery, of Parisian nights and the Aegean sea, and, ultimately, of his self-loathing. One of Albert Camus' most famous works, The Fall is a brilliant, complex portrayal of lost innocence and the true face of man. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'A story for our, and all, times' Guardian The Plague is Albert Camus's world-renowned fable of fear and courageThe townspeople of Oran are in the grip of a deadly plague, which condemns its victims to a swift and horrifying death. Fear, isolation and claustrophobia follow as they are forced into quarantine. Each person responds in their own way to the lethal disease: some resign themselves to fate, some seek blame, and a few, like Dr Rieux, resist the terror.An immediate triumph when it was published in 1947, The Plague is in part an allegory of France's suffering under the Nazi occupation, and a story of bravery and determination against the precariousness of human existence. 'A matchless fable of fear, courage and cowardice' Independent'Magnificent' The Times (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A philosophical novel described by fellow existentialist Sartre as 'perhaps the most beautiful and the least understood' of his novels, Albert Camus' The Fall is translated by Robin Buss in Penguin Modern Classics.Jean-Baptiste Clamence is a soul in turmoil. Over several drunken nights in an Amsterdam bar, he regales a chance acquaintance with his story. From this successful former lawyer and seemingly model citizen a compelling, self-loathing catalogue of guilt, hypocrisy and alienation pours forth. The Fall (1956) is a brilliant portrayal of a man who has glimpsed the hollowness of his existence. But beyond depicting one man's disillusionment, Camus's novel exposes the universal human condition and its absurdities - for our innocence that, once lost, can never be recaptured ...Albert Camus (1913-60) is the author of a number of best-selling and highly influential works, all of which are published by Penguin. They include The Fall, The Outsider and The First Man. Awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1957, Camus is remembered as one of the few writers to have shaped the intellectual climate of post-war France, but beyond that, his fame has been international.If you enjoyed The Fall, you might like Jean-Paul Sartre's Nausea, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.'An irresistibly brilliant examination of modern conscience'The New York Times'Camus is the accused, his own prosecutor and advocate. The Fall might have been called "The Last Judgement" 'Olivier Todd (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Povlak na polštář 40 × 40 cm, na zip, vhodný do pračky, materiál: polyester, barva: šedá Spánek je pro člověka velmi důležitý, z tohoto důvodu si vybírejte povlak na polštář velmi důkladně. Povlak na polštář Gadget Factory vám nabídne odpočinek, který si zasloužíte a také doplní interiér vaší ložnice. Při výběru se zaměřte na materiál, jímž u tohoto modelu je polyester. Polyester si vás získá díky rychlému schnutí a žádné potřebě jej žehlit. Díky zipu se povlékání postele stane zábavou. Při výběru nezapomeňte na rozměry. Tento povlak na polštář má 40 × 40 cm. Povlak na polštář Gadget Factory podtrhuje šedá barva. Důležité parametry produktu Gadget Factory Retro Povlak na Polštář - The Impossible (EN) 40 × 40 cm S povlakem na polštář Gadget Factory se vám budou noční můry vyhýbat Materiálem tohoto potahu na polštář je polyester Nemusíte ztrácet čas s žehlením, tento materiál ho nepotřebuje Zapínání na zip si oblíbíte Povlak na polštář s rozměrem 40... (alza.cz)

'Fascinating. . . This engaging book explores just how multiple languages are acquired and sorted out by the brain. . . Costa's work derives from a great fund of knowledge, considerable curiosity and solidly scientific spirit' Philip Hensher Spectator The definitive study of bilingualism and the human brain from a leading neuropsychologist Over half of the world's population is bilingual and yet few of us understand how this extraordinary, complex ability really works. How do two languages co-exist in the same brain? What are the advantages and challenges of being bilingual? How do we learn - and forget - a language? In the first study of its kind, leading expert Albert Costa shares twenty years of experience to explore the science of language. Looking at studies and examples from Canada to France to South Korea, The Bilingual Brain investigates the significant impact of bilingualism on daily life from infancy to old age. It reveals, among other things, how babies differentiate between two languages just hours after birth, how accent affects the way in which we perceive others and even why bilinguals are better at conflict resolution. Drawing on cutting-edge neuro-linguistic research from his own laboratory in Barcelona as well from centres across the world, and his own bilingual family, Costa offers an absorbing examination of the intricacies and impact of an extraordinary skill. Highly engaging and hugely informative,The Bilingual Brain leaves us all with a sense of wonder at how language works. Translated by John W. Schwieter (knihydobrovsky.cz)

*NEW FROM MELISSA ALBERT - INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE HAZEL WOOD*House of Hollow meets A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, THE BAD ONES is a page-turning supernatural thriller about four mysterious disappearances in a town haunted by a sinister magical history - and one girl searching for the truth. A GAME GONE WRONG. A MISSING FRIEND.A TOWN OF BURIED SECRETS . . .Goddess, Goddess, count to five. In the morning, who's alive?One town. One night.Four people gone. Nora's best friend, Becca, is one of the lost. As Nora tries to piece together the truth, she uncovers dark events in her high school's history and a string of coded messages Becca has left for her.These clues point to another missing girl thirty years previously and a sinister urban legend: a goddess figure, who played an eerie role in Nora and Becca's own childhood games . . .As Nora struggles to unravel the mystery, it's clear there are dark forces at work in her town - and they're willing to stop at nothing to keep their secrets buried deep. Praise for Melissa Albert: 'I couldn't put it down' Karen M. McManus'Taut, haunting, and potent as a witches brew' Krystal Sutherland'Every line reads like an incantation' V.E. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'A story for our, and all, times' Guardian The Plague is Albert Camus's world-renowned fable of fear and courageThe townspeople of Oran are in the grip of a deadly plague, which condemns its victims to a swift and horrifying death. Fear, isolation and claustrophobia follow as they are forced into quarantine. Each person responds in their own way to the lethal disease: some resign themselves to fate, some seek blame, and a few, like Dr Rieux, resist the terror.An immediate triumph when it was published in 1947, The Plague is in part an allegory of France's suffering under the Nazi occupation, and a story of bravery and determination against the precariousness of human existence. 'A matchless fable of fear, courage and cowardice' Independent'Magnificent' The Times (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Seventeen-year-old Alice and her mother have spent most of Alice's life on the road, always a step ahead of the strange bad luck biting at their heels. But when Alice's grandmother, the reclusive author of a book of pitch-dark fairy tales, dies alone on her estate - the Hazel Wood - Alice learns how bad her luck can really get. Her mother is stolen, by a figure who claims to come from the cruel supernatural world from her grandmother's stories. Alice's only lead is the message her mother left behind: STAY AWAY FROM THE HAZEL WOOD.To retrieve her mother, Alice must venture first to the Hazel Wood, then into the world where her grandmother's tales began . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Lately, seventh grader Nizhoni Begay has been able to detect monsters, like that man in the fancy suit who was in the bleachers at her basketball game. Turns out he's Mr. Charles, her dad's new boss at the oil and gas company, and he's alarmingly interested in Nizhoni and her brother, Mac, their Navajo heritage, and the legend of the Hero Twins. Nizhoni knows he's a threat, but her father won't believe her. When Dad disappears the next day, leaving behind a message that says "Run!", the siblings and Nizhoni's best friend, Davery, are thrust into a rescue mission that can only be accomplished with the help of Diné Holy People, all disguised as quirky characters. Their aid will come at a price: the kids must pass a series of trials in which it seems like nature itself is out to kill them. If Nizhoni, Mac, and Davery can reach the House of the Sun, they will be outfitted with what they need to defeat the ancient monsters Mr. Charles has unleashed. But it will take more than weapons for Nizhoni to become the hero she was destined to be . . . Timeless themes such as the importance of family and respect for the land resonate in this funny, fast-paced, and exciting quest adventure set in the American Southwest. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The Complication se se svou třetí nahrávkou navazují na dva roky staré album Aspiring Child, které jim pomohlo etablovat se na domácí scéně, progres je ale i za tak krátkou dobu velmi znatelný. Předchozí deska se snažila navodit atmosféru nekonečného rockového večírku, LIFE INSIDE se pohybuje v daleko osobnější rovině. Sami muzikanti ji dokonce označují za zachránce celé kapely, protože nebýt téhle nahrávky, nebyly by ani Komplikačky. Byla to ale neutuchající tvořivá energie, co zafungovalo jako jeden z hlavních impulzů k překonání krize, jejíž výsledkem je právě nová nahrávka. Muzika založená na hlasité kytaře, hutné base a dynamických bicích, ve které, i přes všechny ty potrhané struny a rozlámané paličky, najdete chytlavé melodické linky a výrazné refrény využívajících hlasů všech členů kapely. To, že mají The Complication před sebou slibnou kariéru dokazuje i fakt, že byli vybráni na mezinárodní showcase festival Nouvelle Prague. K samotnému nahrávání se kapela vydala do studia Jámor za Ondrou Ježkem. Důraz byl kladen především na syrovost a opravdovost nahrávky, což se klukům na desku podařilo přetavit na jedničku. Komplikačky se také chystají energii z alba představit live na svém podzimním klubovém turné, které čítá patnáct zastávek skrz celou Českou republiku, včetně pražského a brněnského křtu. (dvd-premiery.cz)

Lately, seventh grader Nizhoni Begay has been able to detect monsters, like that man in the fancy suit who was in the bleachers at her basketball game. Turns out he's Mr. Charles, her dad's new boss at the oil and gas company, and he's alarmingly interested in Nizhoni and her brother, Mac, their Navajo heritage, and the legend of the Hero Twins. Nizhoni knows he's a threat, but her father won't believe her. When Dad disappears the next day, leaving behind a message that says "Run!", the siblings and Nizhoni's best friend, Davery, are thrust into a rescue mission that can only be accomplished with the help of Diné Holy People, all disguised as quirky characters. Their aid will come at a price: the kids must pass a series of trials in which it seems like nature itself is out to kill them. If Nizhoni, Mac, and Davery can reach the House of the Sun, they will be outfitted with what they need to defeat the ancient monsters Mr. Charles has unleashed. But it will take more than weapons for Nizhoni to become the hero she was destined to be . . . Timeless themes such as the importance of family and respect for the land resonate in this funny, fast-paced, and exciting quest adventure set in the American Southwest. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A collection of Hemingway's first forty-nine short stories, including "Up in Michigan", "Fifty Grand", and "The Light of the World", and the "Snows of Kilimanjaro", "Winner Take Nothing" and "Men Without Women" collections. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Twenty collectors open their homes to reveal the weird and wonderful world of natural objects.From the cabinets of curiosity of the 19th century to today's interest in foraged decorations, obsessive and eclectic collectors of natural objects have long filled their homes with their finds - everything from fossils and feathers to seeds and dried flowers. This book offers a glimpse inside twenty homes of the most interesting and creative collectors, revealing the stories behind their collections and how they celebrate their love of nature in their everyday spaces.This new generation of naturalists are using their collections to craft creative careers and decorate their homes with their finds. From a German manor filled with antique taxidermy to the Paris apartment of a sculptor working with feathers and an Italian beachside retreat that showcases foraged shells and pebbles, this book provides a wealth of inspiration for celebrating the beauty of the world around us more sustainably. Practical tips on everything from curating a shelf of objects or using them to decorate walls and surfaces offer plenty of ideas the reader can apply in their own homes. With our ever-increasing interest in finding new ways to reconnect with nature, this will be inspirational reading for all those who want to bring the outdoors in. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

An exploration of potential tomorrows from the host of the massively popular and critically acclaimed podcast Flash ForwardFlash Forward: An Illustrated Guide to Possible (And Not So Possible) Tomorrows takes readers on a journey from speculative fiction to speculative "fact." Producer and host of the podcast Flash Forward,Rose Eveleth poses provocative questions about our future, which arebrought to life by 12 of the most imaginative comics and graphic artistsat work, including Matt Lubchanksy, Sophie Goldstein, Ben Passmore, andBox Brown. Each artist chooses a subject close to their heart-IgnatzAward nominee Julia Gfroerer, for instance, will imagine a future inwhich robots make art-and presents their chosen future in their ownstyle. Drawing on her interviews with experts in various fields ofstudy, Eveleth will then report on what is complete fantasy and what isonly just out of reach in insightful essays following the comics. Thisbook introduces compelling visions of the future and vividly exploresthe human consequences of developing technologies. Flash Forward reveals how complicated, messy, incredible, frightening, and strange our future might be. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The Kisokaido route through Japan was ordained in the early 1600s by the country’s then-ruler Tokugawa Ieyasu, who decreed that staging posts be installed along the length of the arduous passage between Edo (present-day Tokyo) and Kyoto. Inns, shops, and restaurants were established to provide sustenance and lodging to weary travelers. In 1835, renowned woodblock print artist Keisai Eisen was commissioned to create a series of works to chart the Kisokaido journey.After producing 24 prints, Eisen was replaced by Utagawa Hiroshige, who completed the series of 70 prints in 1838. Both Eisen and Hiroshige were master print practitioners. In The Sixty-Nine Stations along the Kisokaido, we find the artists’ distinct styles as much as their shared expertise.From the busy starting post of Nihonbashi to the castle town of Iwamurata, Eisen opts for a more muted palette but excels in figuration, particularly of glamorous women, and relishes snapshots of activity along the route, from shoeing a horse to winnowing rice. Hiroshige demonstrates his mastery of landscape with grandiose and evocative scenes, whether it’s the peaceful banks of the Ota River, the forbidding Wada Pass, or a moonlit ascent between Yawata and Mochizuki. Taken as a whole, The Sixty-Nine Stations collection represents not only a masterpiece of woodblock practice, including bold compositions and an experimental use of color, but also a charming tapestry of 19th-century Japan, long before the specter of industrialization.This TASCHEN volume is sourced from one of the finest surviving first editions and revives the series in our compact anniversary edition. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

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