Portrait of a thief

This was how things began: Boston on the cusp of fall, the Sackler Museum robbed of 23 pieces of priceless Chinese art. Even in this back room, dust catching the slant of golden, late-afternoon light, Will could hear the sirens. They sounded like a promise.Will Chen, a Chinese American art history student at Harvard, has spent most of his life learning about the West - its art, its culture, all that it has taken and called its own. He believes art belongs with its creators, so when a Chinese corporation offers him a (highly illegal) chance to reclaim five priceless sculptures, it's surprisingly easy to say yes.Will's crew, fellow students chosen out of his boundless optimism for their skills and loyalty, aren't exactly experienced criminals. Irene is a public policy major at Duke who can talk her way out of anything; Daniel is pre-med with steady hands and dreams of being a surgeon. Lily is an engineering student who races cars in her spare time; and Will is relying on Alex, an MIT dropout turned software engineer, to hack her way in and out of each museum they must rob.Each student has their own complicated relationship with China and the identities they've cultivated as Chinese Americans, but one thing soon becomes certain: they won't say no.Because if they succeed? They earn an unfathomable ten million each, and a chance to make history. If they fail, they lose everything . . . and the West wins again. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

In our brave new world of Big Tech, work is automated and money melts into air. What comes next as the global capitalist edifice crumbles? Slavoj Zizek shows how the answer is already stealing into sight, like a thief in broad daylight. What we must do is wake up and see it.'In a world determined to crush hope of radical change, where moral corruption poses as pragmatism and systemic oppression as the new freedom, Slavoj Zizek's excellent new book serves humanity in a way that only authentic philosophy can' Yanis Varoufakis (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Balení obsahuje: LP Vydavatelství: Virgin Records Interpret / Téma: Thievery Corporation Typ: LP deska;Album Subžánr: Trip Hop;Dub;Downtempo Rok vydání: 2024.0 Varianta: It Takes A Thief (2 LP) Žánr: Elektronický Složení setu: 2 ks Barva: Černá Barva podle výrobce: Black Datum vydání: 2024-08-23 Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM (muziker.cz)

Kniha - anglicky Život ju nesmierne fascinoval, neustále pozorovala okolie a rozmýšľala. Počas jedného ospalého leta príde do Anglicka Američanka a všetkých prebudí zo spánku – Isabel Archerová je zaujímavá žena. Všetci si to myslia. Je nezávislá, všetci si to uvedomujú. V rukách pevne drží životy všetkých, ktorých tu stretne. Ale nezmení ju nakoniec Anglicko? CEFR Level: B1 (alza.cz)

Život ju nesmierne fascinoval, neustále pozorovala okolie a rozmýšľala. Počas jedného ospalého leta príde do Anglicka Američanka a všetkých prebudí zo spánku – Isabel Archerová je zaujímavá žena. Všetci si to myslia. Je nezávislá, všetci si to uvedomujú. V rukách pevne drží životy všetkých, ktorých tu stretne. Ale nezmení ju nakoniec Anglicko? CEFR Level: B1 (patro.cz)

Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.Widely accepted as Henry James' great masterpiece, The Portrait of a Lady is a poignant and intense exploration of freedom and identity. This beautiful Macmillan Collector's Library edition features an introduction by Costa Award-winning author Colm Toibin.Intelligent, beautiful and vivacious, Isabel Archer fascinates and intimidates the elite society of Albany, New York. Fiercely protective of her independence, she travels to England with her aunt to escape a persistent suitor but, upon inheriting a considerable fortune, falls into the sway of the devious Mrs Merle who whisks her off to Italy. There she is seduced by the narcissistic Gilbert Osmond, an art collector who will stop at nothing to possess her, and whose connection to Mrs Merle is shrouded in mystery. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From one of South Africa’s foremost nonfiction writers, a deeply researched, shattering new account of Nelson Mandela’s relationship with Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. Drawing on never-before-seen material, Steinberg reveals the fractures and stubborn bonds at the heart of a volatile and groundbreaking union, a very modern political marriage that played out on the world stage. One of the most celebrated political leaders of the twentieth century, Nelson Mandela has been written about by many biographers and historians.But in one crucial area, his life remains largely untold: his marriage to Winnie. During his years in prison, Nelson grew ever more in love with an idealised version of his wife, courting her in his letters as if they were young lovers frozen in time. But Winnie, every bit his political equal, found herself increasingly estranged from her jailed husband ’ s politics.Behind his back, she was trying to orchestrate an armed seizure of power, a path he feared would lead to an endless civil war. Jonny Steinberg tells the tale of this unique marriage – its longings, its obsessions, its deceits – turning the course of South African history into a page-turning political biography. Winnie & Nelson is a modern epic in which trauma doesn’t just affect the couple at its centre, but an entire nation.It is also a Shakespearean drama in which bonds of love and commitment mingle with timeless questions of revolution, such as whether to seek retribution or a negotiated peace. Told with power and tender emotional insight, Steinberg reveals how far these forever entwined leaders would go for one another, and also, where they drew the line. For in the end both knew theirs was not simply a marriage, but a contest to decide how apartheid should be fought. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Publikace shrnuje nejvýznamnější výstupy z mezinárodního projektu organizovaného Litevskou univerzitou a realizovaného v rámci grantu ,,Norských fondů“, který je sice zjednodušeně označen jako ,,Portrét soudce“, ale s podtitulem „vícerozměrný model kompetencí, který má být měřen během postupu výběru, hodnocení a povyšování soudců". Je tak zřejmé, že je zaměřen na osobu a funkci ,,soudce“, přičemž zde na základě evropské srovnávací studie dochází autoři ke specifikování vhodných kompetencí, které mají být zjišťovány a měřeny v průběhu výběru soudců na první pozici, jejich hodnocení a povyšování, a to jak na vyšší soudy, tak při ustavování do manažerských postů soudů. Ve formě barevné grafické tabulky v druhé části knihy pak autoři přehledně uvádí soubor kompetencí, které se používají v procesu jmenování, hodnocení a povyšování soudců, jakož i kritéria a metody, jak měřit tyto kompetence. Tento model byl konstruován jako flexibilní, přičemž barvy semaforu označují, jaké požadavky, kritéria a metody jsou považovány za ,,dobré mít“ (zelené), až k těm, které, pokud jde o naše odborníky, by součástí postupů výběru, hodnocení a povyšování soudců být neměly (červené). Realizace projektu ,,Portrét soudce“ také v širším kontextu vychází z četných záruk a aspektů nezávislosti soudnictví, zejména ve vztahu k výkonné moci, ale zohledňuje také postupný vliv judikatury na rozhodování soudů členských států Rady Evropy. Nezávislost soudnictví je jednou ze základních evropských hodnot, které vládnou právním státům a jejich ústavním systémům. Proto je tomuto problému věnována neustálá pozornost ve vědecké a pedagogické činnosti vysokých škol a výzkumných ústavů a samozřejmě i špičkových soudních institucí. I z tohoto důvodu je velmi cenná účast zástupců Nejvyššího soudu Litevské republiky, Vrchního soudu v Praze a Nejvyššího soudu Albánie, jakož i zástupců Nejvyšších rad soudnictví Litvy a Albánie. The publication summarizes the most important outputs from an international project organized by the University of Lithuania and implemented within the framework of the ,,Norway Grants” grant, which is simply described as ,,Portrait of a Judge”, but with the subtitle ,,A multidimensional model of competencies to be measured during the process of selection, evaluation and promotion of judges”. It is thus clear that it is focused on the person and function of the ,,judge”, and here, on the basis of a European comparative study, the authors specify appropriate competencies to be identified and measured during the selection, evaluation and promotion of judges in the first position, both to higher courts and when appointing to managerial positions of courts. In the form of a coloured graphical table in the second part of the book, the authors clearly present the set of competences that are used in the process of appointing, evaluating and promoting judges, as well as the criteria and methods for measuring these competences. This model has been designed to be flexible, with traffic light colours indicating which requirements, criteria and methods are considered 'good to have' (green), up to those which, as far as our experts are concerned, should not be part of the process of selecting, evaluating and promoting judges (red). The implementation of the ,,Portrait of a Judge” project also builds on numerous guarantees and aspects of judicial independence, in particular in relation to the executive, in a broader context, but also takes into account the gradual influence of case law on the decision-making of the courts of the member states of the Council of Europe. The independence of the judiciary is one of the fundamental European values that govern the rule of law and their constitutional systems. Therefore, constant attention is paid to this issue in the scientific and pedagogical activities of universities and research institutes and, of course, top judicial institutions. For this reason, the participation of representatives of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Lithuania, the High Court in Prague and the Supreme Court of Albania, as well as representatives of the Supreme Judicial Councils of Lithuania and Albania, is very valuable. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Can an Independent Woman Escape Her Destiny? After the death of her father, Isabel Archer, a young American lady with many hopes and dreams decides to visit her aunt in England. Isabel wants to be independent and rejects the marriage proposals of two wealthy men. Her cousin wants to help her so he convinces his father on his deathbed to leave much of the estate to Isabel. Can the Lady finally fulfill her dreams? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Since the mid-1800s, San Francisco has attracted artists, free spirits, dreamers and entrepreneurs. With nearly 500 pages of stunning images sourced from dozens of archives and collections, this volume depicts the city from its earliest history to the present day. An epic pictorial history of the City by the Bay Starting with an early picture of a gang of badass gold prospectors who put this beautiful Northern California city on the map, this ambitious and immersive photographic history of San Francisco takes a winding tour through the city from the mid–nineteenth century to the present day. Enjoy eye-catching views of the city’s most enduring landmarks and symbols: the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown, the picturesque trams that wind up and down the famously steep hills, the popular waterfront, its beautiful bay, and its spectacular cityscapes and vistas. San Francisco’s counterculture movements that shaped our collective consciousness are also featured prominently: the beats of North Beach, the hippies of Haight-Ashbury, the gay communities of Castro, and the Black Panthers of neighboring Oakland. Some of the city’s most famous residents also make appearances: Robin Williams, The Grateful Dead, Angela Davis, Janis Joplin, Sylvester, and Allen Ginsberg, among others. This book features hundreds of newly found images from dozens of archives including museums, universities, libraries, galleries, private collections, and historical societies, from 19th-century daguerreotypes to mid-century Kodachromes to 21st-century digital pictures. Master photographers include, among others: Stephen Shore, Imogen Cunningham, Fred Lyon, Steve Schapiro, Minor White, Dorothea Lange, Albert Watson, Robert Frank, Garry Winogrand, William Claxton, Fred Herzog, Ansel Adams, Jim Marshall, and many local shooters. Also includes introductory essays and captions by Bay Area–based author Richie Unterberger and a “Best of San Francisco” books, music, and movies section and biographies of the photographers. Tony Bennett famously sang, “I left my heart in San Francisco,” and this meticulously researched and conceived portrait will equally inspire and make you fall in love with the spirit of the City by the Bay. The editor Reuel Golden is the former editor of the British Journal of Photography and the Photography editor at TASCHEN. His TASCHEN titles include: Mick Rock: The Rise of David Bowie, both London and New York Portrait of a City books, The Rolling Stones, Her Majesty, Football in the 1970s, the National Geographic editions, the David Bailey SUMO and Andy Warhol. Polaroids. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Michael Wood, 624 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná China's story is extraordinarily rich and dramatic. Now Michael Wood, one of the UK's pre-eminent historians, brings it all together in a major new one-volume history of China that is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand its burgeoning role in our world today. China is the oldest living civilisation on earth, but its history is still surprisingly little known in the wider world. Michael Wood's sparkling narrative, which mingles the grand sweep with local and personal stories, woven together with the author's own travel journals, is an enthralling account of China's 4000-year-old tradition, taking in life stationed on the Great Wall or inside the Forbidden City. The story is enriched with the latest archaeological and documentary discoveries; correspondence and court cases going back to the Qin and Han dynasties; family letters from soldiers in the real-life Terracotta... (alza.cz)

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

One sleepy summer, an American woman arrives in England, and wakes everybody up. Isabel Archer is an interesting woman. Everybody thinks so. She is an independent woman. Everybody agrees. And she changes the lives of everyone she meets in England. But will England change her? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Welcome to a fantasy world where edible magic is the hottest commodity, traded between those who can pay or - in the case of Jude Ripon, the youngest thief in Farrowfell - those who can steal it!An epic debut series from a FAB Prize winner.Twelve-year-old Jude Ripon has never been taken seriously by her family of magic-stealing masterminds. To them, she's just the youngest, only good for keeping watch while they carry out daring heists.Desperate to prove her worth, Jude decides to steal valuable magic from the fanciest house in town . . .But Jude's stolen prize was protected by a curse which threatens to wreak havoc on the family business.While attempting to untangle the mess she's made (and wondering why anyone would want to curse an honest thief trying to earn a living), Jude discovers just how far her family will go to stay at the top of the criminal world.Suddenly, her quest to become a true Ripon isn't straightforward any more . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Anonymous, 152 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Hurt people hurt people.Say there was a novel in which Holden Caulfield was an alcoholic and Lolita was a photographer's assistant and, somehow, they met in Bright Lights, Big City. He's blinded by love. She by ambition. Diary of an Oxygen Thief is an honest, hilarious, and heartrending novel, but above all, a very realistic account of what we do to each other and what we allow to have done to us. 'Kinky, artsy, and swoon-worthy' New York Magazine 'The author does a great job. I loved it!' Junot Diaz, author of The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao 'First he steals the oxygen from you, then he spits it right back in your face. One of the most interesting and controversial encounters I've made through a book' Lorenzo DeRita, editor in chief, COLORS magazine 'A dark-horse Williamsburg bestseller' Jonas Kyle, Spoonbill & Sugartown, Booksellers 'F. Scott Fitzgerald for the iPad generation'... (alza.cz)

A unique collective portrait of the United Kingdom during the national lockdown of 2020. Introductory text by The Duchess of Cambridge. Focused on three key themes - Helpers and Heroes, Your New Normal and Acts of Kindness, this book presents a unique portrait of the UK during the 2020 lockdown, through 100 community photographs. The net proceeds from the sale of the book will be equally split to support the work of the National Portrait Gallery and Mind, the mental health charity (registered 219830) Spearheaded by The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron of the National Portrait Gallery, Hold Still was an ambitious community project to create a unique collective portrait of the UK during lockdown. People of all ages were invited to submit a photographic portrait, taken in a six-week period during May and June 2020, focussed on three core themes - Helpers and Heroes, Your New Normal and Acts of Kindness. From these, a panel of judges selected 100 portraits, assessing the images on the emotions and experiences they conveyed. Featured here in this publication, the final 100 images present a unique and highly personal record of this extraordinary period in our history of people of all ages from across the nation. From virtual birthday parties, handmade rainbows and community clapping to brave NHS staff, resilient keyworkers and people dealing with illness, isolation and loss. The images convey humour and grief, creativity and kindness, tragedy and hope - expressing and exploring both our shared and individual experiences. Presenting a true portrait of our nation in 2020, this publication includes a foreword by The Duchess of Cambridge, each image is accompanied by the story behind the picture told through the words of the entrants, and further works show the nationwide outdoor exhibition of Hold Still. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Literární záhada všech dob konečně vyřešena! Známý spisovatel Oscar Wilde objevil a se svou obvyklou bravurou literárně zpracoval převratnou teorii o tom, kdo byl oním tajemným panem W. H., kterému největší básník a dramatik všech dob William Shakespeare věnoval své úchvatné Sonety. Tato sličná novela se čte jako detektivka a potěší jak literární znalce, tak i milovníky rébusů a šarád. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Největší literární záhada všech dob konečně vyřešena! Známý spisovatel Oscar Wilde objevil a se svou obvyklou bravurou literárně zpracoval převratnou teorii o tom, kdo byl oním tajemným panem W. H., kterému největší básník a dramatik všech dob William Shakespeare věnoval své úchvatné Sonety. Tato sličná novela se čte jako detektivka a potěší jak literární znalce, tak i milovníky rébusů a šarád. Dvojjazyčné anglicko-české zrcadlové vydání. (patro.cz)

James Joyce's first novel follows the life of Stephen Dedalus, an artistic and fiercely individual young man. Along the way, Stephen learns to negotiate the 'snares of the world', to avoid the pitfalls of his dysfunctional family, his terrifying and repressive boarding school, and the various beautiful young ladies who capture his heart. A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is an unforgettable depiction of childhood and adolescence, as well as a lyrical evocation of life in Ireland over a century ago. It shocked readers on its publication in 1916 and it is now regarded as one of the most significant literary works of the twentieth century.This beautiful Macmillan Collector's Library edition of A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man features an afterword by Peter Harness.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Složení setu: 1 ks Rok vydání: 2024.0 Typ: Album;Remastered;LP deska Varianta: A Jazz Portrait Of Frank Sinatra (Remastered) (LP) Barva podle výrobce: Black Žánr: Jazz Barva: Černá Subžánr: Jazz Datum vydání: 2024-07-12 Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Balení obsahuje: LP Interpret / Téma: Oscar Peterson Trio Vydavatelství: Verve Records (muziker.cz)

'The universe is, instant by instant, recreated anew . . . The perfect moment is now. Be glad of it.'Time is a resource. Everyone knows it must be managed. You can let it move fast or slowly, but what you mustn't do is allow it to stop.On the Discworld, the History Monks have the important job of ensuring that tomorrow always comes. But the construction of the world's first truly accurate clock starts a race against, well . . . time.Monk Lu-Tze, his apprentice Lobsang Ludd and Death's granddaughter Susan must stop the clockmaker before he completes his task. Because a truly accurate clock will stop time completely.And then, there really will be no tomorrow . . .'This is the best Pratchett I've read' Sunday TelegraphThief of Time is the fifth book in the Death series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hudební CD - Třinácté album progresivní anglické rockové kapely Pineapple Thief z roku 2020. Třinácté album progresivní anglické rockové kapely Pineapple Thief z roku 2020. Seznam stop Versions Of The Truth / Break It All / Demons / Driving Like Maniacs / Leave Me Be / Too Many Voices / Our Mire / Out Of Line / Stop Making Sense / The Game (alza.cz)

'The universe is, instant by instant, recreated anew . . . The perfect moment is now. Be glad of it.'Time is a resource. Everyone knows it must be managed. You can let it move fast or slowly, but what you mustn't do is allow it to stop.On the Discworld, the History Monks have the important job of ensuring that tomorrow always comes. But the construction of the world's first truly accurate clock starts a race against, well . . . time.Monk Lu-Tze, his apprentice Lobsang Ludd and Death's granddaughter Susan must stop the clockmaker before he completes his task. Because a truly accurate clock will stop time completely.And then, there really will be no tomorrow . . .'This is the best Pratchett I've read' Sunday TelegraphThief of Time is the fifth book in the Death series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" is a semi-autobiographical novel by James Joyce that follows the coming-of-age of Stephen Dedalus, a young Irish artist. The book charts Stephen's intellectual, moral, and spiritual development from childhood to adulthood as he struggles with his identity, religious faith, and independence. Through Stephen's experiences and introspective thoughts, the novel explores themes of nationalism, identity, and artistic expression, painting a vivid portrait of the young artist's inner world and the societal and cultural forces that shape it. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: What if all that you knew was a lie? A version of the truth prescribed and injected to you without consultation, conversation or countability? When Stephen Dedalus finds fault with religion and reality in 19th-century Ireland, he quickly decides to forge his own fate. But society is less than kind to those who reject their rightful futures. And Stephen will soon learn the price he has to pay if he is to reclaim a sense of soul and conscience. Weaving a powerful and poignant tale of passion and perseverance, ‘A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man’ is perfect for fans of Michelle Gallen, Niall Williams, and Frances Macken. Born in Ireland, James Joyce (1882-1941) was a trailblazing and experimental novelist and poet. He is celebrated as one of the most influential and important writers of the 20th century with his landmark novel ‘Ulysses’, which parallels Homer’s ‘Odyssey’, whilst his other works include ‘Dubliners’, ‘A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man’, and ‘Finnegans Wake’. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - Největší literární záhada všech dob konečně vyřešena! Známý spisovatel Oscar Wilde objevil a se svou obvyklou bravurou literárně zpracoval převratnou teorii o tom, kdo byl oním tajemným panem W. H., kterému největší básník a dramatik všech dob William Shakespeare věnoval své úchvatné Sonety. Tato sličná novela se čte jako detektivka a potěší jak literární znalce, tak i milovníky rébusů a šarád. Dvojjazyčné anglicko-české zrcadlové vydání. (alza.cz)

SOMETIMES MAGIC LIES WITHIN . . .When the young student Tyen unearths an ancient book, it opens the door to a realm of mystery and danger. For it contains a clue to a disaster threatening the world.Elsewhere, in a land ruled by priests, Rielle has been taught that to use magic is to steal from the Angels. Yet she has a talent for it, and desperate times may force her to risk the Angels' wrath.But not everything is as Tyen and Rielle have been raised to believe. Not the nature of magic - and not even the people they trust.A gripping fantasy adventure filled with danger, intrigue and forbidden magic. Perfect for fans of Robin Hobb, Brandon Sanderson, Patrick Rothfuss and Peter V. Brett.ESCAPE TO A NEW WORLD.DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF TRUDI CANAVAN. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Set in the author’s native Swansea in South Wales, the ten autobiographical stories in this much-loved collection chart his journey from boyhood – movingly and at times comically evoked in tales such as ‘The Peaches’ and ‘A Visit to Grandpa’s’ – to early adulthood. Along the way, in ‘Extraordinary Little Cough’, among others, the vicissitudes of adolescence and a burgeoning sexuality are explored with characteristic tenderness and candour, while ‘Where Tawe Flows’ and ‘One Warm Saturday’ affectionately document the evolution of the young writer’s literary sensibility. Young love, male friendship, death, religion – the gamut of youthful experience is here encapsulated, inflected throughout with Thomas’s typical humanity.First published in 1940, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog has proven to be second only in popularity to the author’s masterpiece, Under Milk Wood, demonstrating that Thomas was as much a master of prose as he was of poetry. Included in this volume is the complete body of fiction produced by the Welsh poet in his short and turbulent life. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Typ: CD;Album Žánr: Elektronický Složení setu: 1 ks Datum vydání: 2024-08-23 Rok vydání: 2024.0 Subžánr: Downtempo;Dub;Trip Hop Varianta: It Takes A Thief (CD) Balení obsahuje: CD Interpret / Téma: Thievery Corporation Vydavatelství: Virgin Records (muziker.cz)

Hra na konzoli - PS4 / PS4 Pro, PS5 (s mechanikou), krabicová verze, žánr: akční a dobrodružná, akční zlodějská adventure, pokračování slavné série dobrodružství zloděje Garreta Hráči oblíbený zlodějíček Garrett se vrací v již čtvrtém díle této stealth akční hry s prvky fantasy a steampunku. Garrett, známý mistr zloděj, se znovu noří do stínů Města, v němž ozbrojené městské hlídky Barona rozsévají násilí a strach. Hlavní hrdina se tak znovu musí spolehnout pouze sám na sebe a své schopnosti dostat se, navzdory ostražitým strážím a obyvatelům města, tiše i na ta nejstřeženější místa. Žádný úkol není pro Garretta překážkou, žádné místo zcela neproniknutelné. Jak však události v rámci povstání proti hrůzovládě nabírají na obrátkách, je i samotný zloděj vtažen do rychle eskalujícího konfliktu. Obyvatelé města totiž pod vedením zástupce lidu Oriona udělají cokoliv, aby Město osvobodili ze spárů Barona a znovu jej získali pod svou kontrolu. Revoluce je zcela... (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Markus Zusak, 584 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná It is 1939. In Nazi Germany, the country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier - and will become busier still.By her brother's graveside, Liesel's life is changed forever when she picks up a single object, abandoned in the snow. It is The Gravedigger's Handbook, and this is her first act of book thievery. So begins Liesel's love affair with books and words, and soon she is stealing from Nazi book-burnings, the mayor's wife's library . . . wherever there are books to be found.But these are dangerous times, and when Liesel's foster family hides a Jew in their basement, nothing will ever be the same again.In superbly crafted writing that burns with intensity, award-winning author Markus Zusak has given us one of the most enduring stories of our time.Now a major film from Twentieth-Century Fox starring Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson. (alza.cz)

The internationally bestselling story of a young girl in Nazi Germany who steals books, now a major motion picture starring Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson. Here is a small fact - You are going to die 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier. Liesel, a nine-year-old girl, is living with a foster family on Himmel Street. Her parents have been taken away to a concentration camp. Liesel steals books. This is her story and the story of the inhabitants of her street when the bombs begin to fall. Some Important Information - This novel is narrated by Death. It's a small story, about: a girl an accordionist some fanatical Germans a Jewish fist fighter and quite a lot of thievery. Another thing you should know - death will visit the book thief three times. It's a small story, about: a girl an accordionist some fanatical Germans a Jewish fist fighter and quite a lot of thievery. "Extraordinary, resonant and relevant, beautiful and angry." Sunday Telegraph "...a beautifully balanced piece of storytelling...Unsettling, thought-provoking, life affirming, triumphant and tragic, this is a novel of breathtaking scope, masterfully told. It is an important piece of work, but also a wonderful page-turner." Guardian "A moving work which will make many eyes brim." Independent on Sunday "This is a weighty novel worthy of universal acclaim. A sense of dread prevades this beautifully written novel. As The Book Thief draws to a close, Death says: "There's a multitude of stories that i allow to distract me as I work." The story of the Book Thief, who tried to change the world in her own small way, proves one formidable and inspiring distraction." The Daily Express "Brilliant and hugely ambitious ... the kind of book that could be life-changing" New York Times Book Review Markus Zusak was born in 1975 and is the author of five books, including I am the Messenger and the international bestseller, The Book Thief, which is translated into more than forty languages. He lives in Sydney with his wife and two children. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

1896. After he brought her home from Jamaica as a baby, Florence's father had her hair hot-combed to make her look like the other girls.But as a young woman, Florence is not so easy to tame - and when she brings scandal to his door, the bookbinder throws her onto the streets of Manchester.Intercepting her father's latest commission, Florence talks her way into the remote, forbidding Rose Hall to restore its collection of rare books. Lord Francis Belfield's library is old and full of secrets - but none so intriguing as the whispers about his late wife.Then one night, the library is broken into. Strangely, all the priceless tomes remain untouched.Florence is puzzled, until she discovers a half-burned book in the fireplace. She realises with horror that someone has found and set fire to the secret diary of Lord Belfield's wife - which may hold the clue to her fate . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Inspired by stories from One Thousand and One Nights, The Stardust Thief weaves the gripping tale of a legendary smuggler, a cowardly prince and a dangerous quest across the desert to find a magical lamp.Neither here nor there, but long ago...Loulie al-Nazari is the Midnight Merchant: a criminal who, with the help of her jinn bodyguard, hunts and sells illegal magic. When she saves the life of a cowardly prince, she draws the attention of his powerful father, the sultan, who blackmails her into finding an ancient lamp.With no choice but to obey or be executed, Loulie journeys with the sultan's oldest son to find the artefact. Aided by her bodyguard, who has secrets of his own, they must survive ghoul attacks, outwit a vengeful jinn queen and confront a malicious killer from Loulie's past. And, in a world where story is reality and illusion is truth, Loulie will discover that everything - her enemy, her magic, even her own past - is not what it seems, and she must decide who she will become in this new reality. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Francesca Rossi is the beautiful daughter to a powerful Chicago mafia family. Her life has always been comfortable and safe.Now, betrothed to her childhood friend Angelo Bandini, she expects her future to be the same. Ruthless and ambitious, Wolfe Keaton is the sworn enemy of the Rossi's and will stop at nothing to destroy their lives. Until Wolf sets his eyes on Francesca, and his life changes forever.His family allegiances are bound by blood. But can a newfound love overpower a decades-old hate? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

HERE IS A SMALL FACT - YOU ARE GOING TO DIE 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier. Liesel, a nine-year-old girl, is living with a foster family on Himmel Street. Her parents have been taken away to a concentration camp. Liesel steals books. This is her story and the story of the inhabitants of her street when the bombs begin to fall. SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION - THIS NOVEL IS NARRATED BY DEATH (knihydobrovsky.cz)

SPECIAL 10TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION with exclusive extra behind-the-scenes material from the author It is 1939. In Nazi Germany, the country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier - and will become busier still. By her brother's graveside, Liesel's life is changed forever when she picks up a single object, abandoned in the snow. It is The Gravedigger's Handbook, and this is her first act of book thievery. So begins Liesel's love affair with books and words, and soon she is stealing from Nazi book-burnings, the mayor's wife's library . . . wherever there are books to be found. But these are dangerous times, and when Liesel's foster family hides a Jew in their basement, nothing will ever be the same again. In superbly crafted writing that burns with intensity, award-winning author Markus Zusak has given us one of the most enduring stories of our time. Now a major film from Twentieth-Century Fox starring Geoffrey Rush and Emily Watson. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hra na konzoli - Xbox One S / Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, elektronická licence, klíč pro Xbox Live, žánr: akční, pro online hraní vyžaduje předplatné Xbox Live Gold, Chopte se role zloděje Garretta, mista stínů a svého řemesla. Temné město je tyranizováno krutou vládou Barona, jeho všudypřítomná stráž jen rozdmýchává atmosféru strachu a útlaku. V atmosféře nadcházející občanské války jsou Garrettovy schopnosti tím jediným, co stojí mezi krveprolitím a zkázou města.VypnutoChopte se role zloděje Garretta, mista stínů a svého řemesla. Temné město je tyranizováno krutou vládou Barona, jeho všudypřítomná stráž jen rozdmýchává atmosféru strachu a útlaku. V atmosféře nadcházející občanské války jsou Garrettovy schopnosti tím jediným, co stojí mezi krveprolitím a zkázou města. O hřeJste Garrett, zlodějský mistrCelé město jako jedna velká hostinaZvolte si vlastní postupDech beroucí zpracováníOkouzlující temný světZveme... (alza.cz)

Happily Ever After is a total scam, but at least this time the princess is the one in control - until her true love arrives and threatens to ruin the whole scheme. 'A dazzlingly magical, thrilling, and inventive take on a beloved classic.' Lana Harper, New York Times bestselling author of Payback's a WitchI'm not who you think I am. My transformation from a poor, orphaned scullery maid into the enchantingly mysterious lady who snagged the heart of the prince did not happen - as the rumours insist - in a magical metamorphosis of pumpkins and glass slippers.Instead, with the help of a touchingly tragic past and the some highly illegal spells, my stepsisters and I infiltrated the ball and captured the attention of the prince. I became a princess, secured our fortunes, and ensured we'd all live happily ever after. But of course, there's always more to the story.Now my magic is running out, war is looming, and a handsome hostage prince - the wrong prince - is distracting me with his magnetic charm and forbidden flirtations. I'm in danger of losing control of the delicate balance I've created . .. and that could prove fatal. There's so much more riding on this than a crown. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Thief je jednou ze zábavných a strašidelných postav zároveň. Kolekce zahrnuje například postavy jako je Frankenstein, Ghost, Glow, Gummy Bear, Mexican Skeleton, Ogre, Wrestler. Děti mohou v kolekci narazit také na dvě speciální figurky, a to Ducha a Ufóna, jejichž některé části svíti ve tmě. Funkčnost: figurku lze natahovat, roztahovat, mačkat končetiny lze proplétat Kupte dětem Flexi Monster! Vhodné pro děti od 5 let Materiál: guma (hracky-4kids.cz)

Hra na konzoli - Xbox 360, elektronická licence, klíč pro Xbox Live, žánr: akční, Proměňte se ve špičkového zloděje Garretta a sehrajte důležitou roli v osudech temného města. 69% Pohlcující temná atmosféra, fascinující schopnosti, neuvěřitelné možnosti a poutavý příběh, to je Thief. Vypnuto Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Pohltí vás temná atmosféra. Vypnuto Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Žádný poklad se před vámi neschová. VypnutoNení vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Úchvtná grafika Detailně propracované prostředí temného... (alza.cz)

Hudební CD - Shai Maestro, je izraelský klavírista, který v roce 2010 založil tjazzové rio ve kterém jej doprovází bubeník Ziv Ravitz a kontrabasista Jorge Roeder. Shai Maestro, je izraelský klavírista, který v roce 2010 založil tjazzové rio ve kterém jej doprovází bubeník Ziv Ravitz a kontrabasista Jorge Roeder. Dream Thief album natočené v roce 2018 Seznam stop My Second Childhood / The Forgotten Village / The Dream Thief / A Moon's Tale / Lifeline / Choral / New River, New Water / These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You) / What else Needs to Happen? (alza.cz)

Žánr: Rock Vydavatelství: Kscope Balení obsahuje: LP Varianta: Hold Our Fire (LP) Subžánr: Progressive Rock Země původu: Německo Rok vydání: 2019.0 Složení setu: 1 ks Dekáda interpreta: 1990 - 1999;2000 - 2009;2010 - 2019;2020 - 2029 Datum vydání: 2019-11-15 Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Barva: Černá Barva podle výrobce: Black Typ: Album;LP deska Země interpreta: Spojené království Interpret / Téma: The Pineapple Thief (muziker.cz)

Země interpreta: Spojené království Typ: LP deska;Remastered;Nové vydání;Album Interpret / Téma: The Pineapple Thief Varianta: Tightly Unwound (2 LP) Subžánr: Progressive Rock;Alternative Rock Žánr: Rock Balení obsahuje: LP Vydavatelství: Kscope Složení setu: 2 ks Dekáda interpreta: 1990 - 1999;2000 - 2009;2020 - 2029;2010 - 2019 Rok vydání: 2019.0 Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Datum vydání: 2019-01-11 Země původu: Německo Barva podle výrobce: Black Barva: Černá (muziker.cz)

Kniha - autor Rick Riordan, 374 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Readers can see Percy Jackson in action for the first time in this explosive graphic novel retelling of "The Lightning Thief". (alza.cz)

KARE DESIGN Křeslo Portrait - béžové: Tohle křeslo bude vaše hosty fascinovat! Na první pohled je křeslo Portrait podobné dobovému trůnu, pokud ale zahlédnete jeho záda, bude vám jasné, že jde o moderní designový kousek. Pohodlné sezení má štíhlé ocelové nožičky s titanovým povrchem. Béžový potah z polyesteru se sametovým vzhledem je na opěráku precizně prošitý do kosočtvercového vzoru. Čela područek jsou doplněna látkou, která je použita také na zadní část opěráku. Bohatě čalouněný sedák má výšku 46 cm, což usnadňuje usedání a vstávání. (vemzu.cz)

Joie Dreamer je pohodlné a lehoučké houpátko, které vykolébá báječný komfort a zábavu pro každé dítě od narození a je tak snadné vzít ho s sebou kamkkoliv. Je velmi lehké s pouhými 3,6kg, ale vysokou nosností 13kg. Nesmírně kompaktní houpátko složíte na ploché zavazadlo a dopřejete tak svému dítěti zábavu a pohodlí i na návštěvě či dovolené (mall.cz)

A dazzling mixture of crime, romance, magic and myth from the author of the bestselling The Psychology of Time Travel.The Kendricks have been making world-famous dolls for over 200 years. But their dolls aren't coveted for the craftmanship alone. Each has an emotion laid on it; a magic that can provoke bucolic bliss or consuming paranoia at a single touch. Persephone Kendrick longs to learn her ancestors' craft, but only men may know the secrets of the workshop. So when a handsome stranger arrives claiming doll-making talent and blood ties to the family she sees a chance to grasp all she desires. But then, one night, the firm's most valuable doll is stolen. Only someone with knowledge of magic could have taken her. Only a Kendrick could have committed this crime... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The Lightning Thief: the first book in Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series. Look, I didn't want to be a half-blood. I never asked to be the son of a Greek god.I was just a normal kid, going to school, playing basketball, skateboarding. The usual. Until I accidentally vaporized my maths teacher.That's when things started really going wrong. Now I spend my time fighting with swords, battling monsters with my friends and generally trying to stay alive. This is the one where Zeus, God of the Sky, thinks I've stolen his lightning bolt - and making Zeus angry is a very bad idea .. . Rick Riordan has now sold an incredible 55 million copies of his books worldwidePraise for the Percy Jackson series:'Witty and inspired.Gripping, touching and deliciously satirical...This is most likely to succeed Rowling. Puffin is on to a winner' - Amanda Craig, The Times'Puns, jokes and subtle wit, alongside a gripping storyline' - Telegraph'Perfectly paced, with electrifying moments chasing each other like heartbeats' - New York TimesRick Riordan is an award-winning mystery writer. For the past fifteen years he has taught at middle schools in the San Francisco Bay area and in Texas.Rick lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife and two sons. Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief, the overall winner of the Red House Children's Book Award, was Rick's first novel featuring the heroic young demigod. The Percy Jackson series:The Lightning Thief; The Sea of Monsters; The Battle of the Labyrinth; The Titan's Curse; The Last Olympian Heroes of Olympus:The Lost Hero; The Son of Neptune; The Mark of AthenaThe Kane Chronicles:The Red Pyramid; The Throne of Fire; The Serpent's Shadow (knihydobrovsky.cz)

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The first book in the major new hit fantasy adventure series for children age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Amari and the Night Brothers. Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has only ever wanted to be a unicorn rider. To be one of the lucky few selected to hatch a unicorn. To bond with it for life; to train together and race for glory; to be a hero. But just as Skandar’s dream is about to come true, things start to take a more dangerous turn than he could ever have imagined. A dark and twisted enemy has stolen the Island’s most powerful unicorn – and as the threat grows ever closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could blow apart his world forever . . . Get ready for unlikely HEROES, elemental MAGIC, sky battles, ancient secrets, nail-biting races and FEROCIOUS UNICORNS, in this EPIC ADVENTURE series that will have your heart soaring. (knihydobrovsky.cz)