The autobiography of an ex-colored man - james weldon johnson - e-kniha

eBook: James Weldon Johnson\'s emotionally gripping novel is a landmark in black literary history and, more than eighty years after its original anonymous publication, a classic of American fiction.The first fictional memoir ever written by a black person, The Autobiography of an Ex-Coloured Man influenced a generation of writers during the Harlem Renaissance and served as eloquent inspiration for Zora Neale Hurston, Ralph Ellison, and Richard Wright. In the 1920s and since, it has also given white readers a startling new perspective on their own culture, revealing to many the double standard of racial identity imposed on black Americans.Narrated by a mulatto man whose light skin allows him to \"pass\" for white, the novel describes a pilgrimage through America\'s color lines at the turn of the century--from a black college in Jacksonville to an elite New York nightclub, from the rural South to the white suburbs of the Northeast. (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)

eBook: Imprisoned for three decades. His face never seen. Who was \"The Man in the Iron Mask?\" In the novel \"The Vicomte of Bragelonne: Ten Years Later\", Dumas revealed the man to be Louis XIV\'s identical twin. But that’s far from the definitive answer. Here, Dumas dives into the real events that inspired his story, and dissects the other theories of the time. Was the prisoner in fact The Duke of Monmouth, illegitimate son to England’s King Charles II? Or the disgraced French minister Nicolas Fouquet? A recommended read for fans of Dumas’ novel, but also anyone who loves a great unsolved mystery. Alexandre Dumas (1802 - 1870) was a hugely popular 19th Century French writer. Born of mixed French and Haitian heritage, Dumas first rose to prominence in Paris as a playwright, but later gained international fame with his historical fiction. Often co-authored with other writers, these stories wove together swashbuckling adventure, romance, and real events from France’s past. Among the best known are \"The Three Musketeers\", and its sequels \"Twenty Years After\", and \"Le Vicomte de Bragelonne: Ten Years Later\". Set across four decades, this trilogy follows the rise of the dashing D’Artagnan—from hot-headed soldier to trusted captain under Louis XIV. Dumas’ other novels include \"The Count of Monte Cristo\" and \"The Black Tulip\". His works have been adapted into more than 200 movies, including The Man in the Iron Mask starring Leonardo DiCaprio. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: This book describes – in English - the author's emigration from Czechoslovakia triggered by a historical event in August 1968. All events in this book are based on recollection of the author's memories and historical photos from his archives. Only a minor part of the events was collected from friends and colleagues. There might be some discrepancies regarding the exact locations and dates. The book reflects his personal opinions and feelings, and it does open broad his private life. The book represents a complete emigration circle. It starts in Czechoslovakia in 1968 and ends after the author returns to the Czech Republic and regains his citizenship at the end of 2000. Tato anglicky psaná kniha popisuje autorovu emigraci z Československa, kterou vyvolaly historické události v srpnu 1968. Popis všech událostí v této knize je založen na autorových vzpomínkách a je doplněn fotografiemi z jeho archivu. Malá část knihy je také založena na vzpomínkách autorových přátel a kolegů. Pokud jde o přesná místa a data, mohou existovat nepatrné nesrovnalosti. Kniha odráží osobní názory a pocity autora a čtenáři předkládá pohled do autorova soukromého života.Kniha představuje uzavřený kruh emigrantského života - začíná v Československu v roce 1968 a končí poté, co se autor vrátil do České republiky a na konci roku 2000 zde znovu získal občanství. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \'The Story of an African Farm\' (1883) was written by South African writer and intellectual, Olive Schreiner. Originally published under the pseudonym Ralph Iron, the book was a best-seller and caused controversy with its views on marriage, sex, and religion.The story follows the lives of two cousins, Em and Lyndall, who live on an ostrich farm in South Africa\'s Karoo region in the 1860s. Whereas Em is an obedient child, happy to be a housewife, Lyndall is the opposite. An idealistic rebel, she aspires to something more than this life. But can Lyndall ever escape the strict conventions of Boer life? The novel draws on Schreiner\'s own experiences of growing up in South Africa and is now recognized as one of the first feminist novels. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \'The Descent of Man, and Other Stories,\' is a collection of short stories from the author of such greats as \'The Age of Innocence,\' and \'Ethan Frome.\' Through these sharply-observed tales, Wharton explores the nature of relationships and marriage, compromise, regret – and even throws in a ghost story for good measure. Her writing is peppered with incisive social detail, helping the backdrop to each story breathe as deeply as the characters. A superb book for those who want to get to know this extraordinary novelist a little better.- (knihydobrovsky.cz)

An intimate memoir from Peter Levine, renowned developer of Somatic Experiencing and bestselling author of Waking the Tiger. In this intimate memoir, renowned developer of Somatic Experiencing Peter A. Levine shares his personal journey to heal his own severe childhood trauma as well as offering profound insights into the evolution of his innovative trauma healing method.Casting himself as a modern-day Chiron, the wounded healer of Greek mythology, Dr. Levine describes, in graphic detail, the violence of his childhood juxtaposed with specific happy and exuberant memories, which helped him prepare for coming to terms with his horrifying experiences. He shares his inner experience of being guided through Somatic Experiencing (SE) to illuminate and untangle his traumatic wounds and describes the mysterious and unexpected dreams and visions that have guided him through his life’s work.Exploring his dream visitations from Albert Einstein in depth, he explains how he came to view Einstein as his personal spirit guide and mentor and how he later discovered his own personal and profound real-life connection to him through his mother. Describing his breakthroughs in developing Somatic Experiencing, the author details how he helped thousands of others before resolving his own trauma years later with the support of his method. He explains how the SE method is derived from his studies of wild animals in their natural environments, neurobiology, and more than 50 years of clinical observations.He describes his education and career as well as his encounters with noteworthy figures such as somaticists Charlotte Selver and Ida Rolf, ethological zoologist Nikolas Tinbergen, and autism pioneer Mira Rothenberg. Unveiling the inner story of the man who changed the way psychologists, doctors, and healers understand and treat the wounds of trauma and abuse, this autobiography reveals how anyone suffering from trauma has a valuable story to tell. And by telling our stories, we can catalyze the return of hope, dignity, and wholeness. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Malcolm X, 460 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Originally published by Grove Press in 1965. (alza.cz)

eBook: March Manson spends his days hunting buffalo, travelling, and learning about the wild west. He sets on on a journey with his best friend Bob Bounce to explore the rocky mountains. When he encounters a Native American tribe and the wild man of the west, he soon realises that not everything is as he expected. Ballantyne's humor, plot twists, and lively prose make this adventure novel perfect for fans of Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book'. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Cliff Richard tells his story, in his own words, in his highly anticipated new autobiography. Achieving a hit in every decade since the 1950s, Cliff Richard stands alone in pop history. Coming of age in 1950s London, he began his music career at Soho's legendary 2i's Cafe, and now he's approaching his 80th birthday with record sales of over 250m and counting. Cliff Richard was a pioneer, forging the way for British rock 'n' roll with his unique sound. The original British teen idol, his incredible story takes us into the studio of TV's first pop show Oh Boy!, through 40 years of Top of the Pops, and playing live up and down the country and across the world, with a constant backdrop of screaming fans. Cliff looks back on his humble upbringing, and how he went on to fulfil his wildest dreams by becoming a pop star and even a film star. He talks about finding Christianity, reflects on the ups and downs of life in the public eye, and reveals how the false allegations against him changed his life forever. He's seen era-defining pop stars come and go, and he's still making new music, with a new project to be released this year. As a teenage Elvis-fan in Cheshunt, this may have seem a distant dream. Here's his story of how he made it all happen. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Pokud se chcete inspirovat někým, kdo skutečně využil životní příležitosti na maximum, pak si přečtěte tento pozoruhodný příběh jedné z nejznámějších celebrit současnosti. Dwayne „The Rock“ Johnson je známý jako bývalý profesionální wrestler, který ovládl Hollywood díky sérii filmových trháků. Působí dojmem, že dosáhl celosvětového úspěchu bez námahy, přesto během své cesty na vrchol čelil řadě výzev a nezdarů. Od toho, kdy byl jako dítě bez domova se sedmi dolary v kapse, až po skutečnost, že jeho vysněná fotbalová kariéra skončila kvůli zranění dříve než začala. Dwaynův život nebyl vždy samý úspěch, nikdy se však nevzdal a snažil se být nejlepší ve všem, o co se ucházel. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: A short novel about the final hours of a man sentenced to death, \"The Last Day of a Condemned Man\" can be read as a social critique and revolt against the institution of the death penalty. The protagonist wakes up every day with the same thought in his head, and a small grain of hope in his heart. He recalls his past errors of the time before his imprisonment, painting a sympathetic and apologetic picture of human condition. But his path does not lead backwards, only forward. And there awaits the guillotine. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

In 1986, Paul Newman and his closest friend, screenwriter Stewart Stern, began an extraordinary project. Stuart was to compile an oral history, to have Newman’s family and friends and those who worked closely with him, talk about the actor’s life. And then Newman would work with Stewart and give his side of the story. The only stipulation was that anyone who spoke on the record had to be completely honest. That same stipulation applied to Newman himself. The project lasted five years. The result is an extraordinary memoir, culled from thousands of pages of transcripts. The book is insightful, revealing, surprising. Newman’s voice is powerful, sometimes funny, sometimes painful, always meeting that high standard of searing honesty. The additional voices—from childhood friends and Navy buddies, from family members and film and theater collaborators such as Tom Cruise, George Roy Hill, Martin Ritt, and John Huston—that run throughout add richness and color and context to the story Newman is telling. Newman’s often traumatic childhood is brilliantly detailed. He talks about his teenage insecurities, his early failures with women, his rise to stardom, his early rivals (Marlon Brando and James Dean), his first marriage, his drinking, his philanthropy, the death of his son Scott, his strong desire for his daughters to know and understand the truth about their father. Perhaps the most moving material in the book centers around his relationship with Joanne Woodward—their love for each other, his dependence on her, the way she shaped him intellectually, emotionally and sexually. The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man is revelatory and introspective, personal and analytical, loving and tender in some places, always complex and profound. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The raw, candid, unvarnished memoir of an icon. The greatest movie star of the past 75 years covers everything: his traumatic childhood, his career, his drinking, his thoughts on Marlon Brando, James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor, his greatest roles, acting, his intimate life with Joanne Woodward, his innermost fears and passions and joys. With thoughts/comments throughout from Joanne Woodward, Tom Cruise and many others. As seen in The Last Movie Stars documentary.In 1986, Paul Newman and his closest friend, screenwriter Stewart Stern, began an extraordinary project. Stuart was to compile an oral history, to have Newman's family and friends and those who worked closely with him, talk about the actor's life. And then Newman would work with Stewart and give his side of the story. The only stipulation was that anyone who spoke on the record had to be completely honest. That same stipulation applied to Newman himself. The project lasted five years.The result is an extraordinary memoir, culled from thousands of pages of transcripts. The book is insightful, revealing, surprising. Newman's voice is powerful, sometimes funny, sometimes painful, always meeting that high standard of searing honesty. The additional voices - from childhood friends and Navy buddies, from family members and film and theater collaborators such as Tom Cruise, George Roy Hill, Martin Ritt, and John Huston - that run throughout add richness and color and context to the story Newman is telling.Newman's often traumatic childhood is brilliantly detailed. He talks about his teenage insecurities, his early failures with women, his rise to stardom, his early rivals (Brando and Dean), his first marriage, his drinking, his philanthropy, the death of his son Scott, his strong desire for his daughters to know and understand the truth about their father. Perhaps the most moving material in the book centers around his relationship with Joanne Woodward - their love for each other, his dependence on her, the way she shaped him intellectually, emotionally and sexually.THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF AN ORDINARY MAN is revelatory and introspective, personal and analytical, loving and tender in some places, always complex and profound. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Diego Armando Maradona: hero or villain? One thing is certain: he was the greatest footballer of his generation - and perhaps of all time. A poor boy from a Buenos Aires shanty-town, his genius with a ball took him to the heights of European and world football, and his struggle with the pressures of life inside and outside the game pulled him right back down again. Never before has Maradona given us his extraordinary story in his own words. Until now. (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)

eBook:,V této knize jsou formulovány dva inovační modely, které vysvětlují vztah mezi ziskovostí a inovacemi ve tvaru obráceného U a vztahy mezi ziskovostí a rozdíly mezi produktivitou jednotlivých firem v daném odvětví, které nachází Aghion et al. (2005) a Hashmi (2005). Základní model (basic model) přináší jednoduché a obecné vysvětlení těchto stylizovaných faktů a prospektově teoretický model (prospect-theory model) předkládá specifické vysvětlení stylizovaných faktů, které obsahuje behaviorální teorii manažerského rozhodování. Pro určité hodnoty parametrů generují oba modely predikce, které odpovídají vztahům, jež nachází Aghion et al. (2005) a Hashmi (2005). Dále je zde ukázáno, že oba modely vytvářejí realistické předpovědi i pro širší rozmezí parametrů kolem těchto specifických hodnot. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \'An Echo of Antietam\' (1898) is a short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel \'Looking 2000-1887\' (1888).Young couple Grace Roberts and Philip King are in love, but the civil war is raging and tearing their country apart. Set during the battle of Antietam, which proved a significant turning point in the war, this love story details the horrors of battle and the power of a just cause.A delightful yet emotional read, ´An Echo of Antietam´ is perfect for fans of Ambrose Bierce\'s ´An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge´ as well as those generally interested in the American Civil War. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: 'The Man' is a gothic novel combining elements of horror and romance written by Bram Stoker, the author of the acclaimed 'Dracula' made famous by the 1931 movie adaption starring Bela Lugosi. Other masters of gothic fiction include Edgar Allan Poe and H.G. Wells. 'The Man' follows the story of Stephen, a lovely young woman and Harold, who is slowly approaching manhood. This story focuses on the immense social and physical proprieties required of the pre-industrial era in England and the struggles facing Stephen and Harold in overcoming them. Stephen is a remarkable character, that has an enlightened feminist perspective ahead of her time, liberating her from the confined conventions regarding a women's role in society. Stoker's descriptive powers seen in the renowned 'Dracula' are also vividly demonstrated in 'The Man' .A sheer pleasure to read, brimming with beautiful prose and an enchanting storyline. 'The Man' is highly recommended for readers who also enjoy classic english literature focusing on the strength of women in the face of adversity as vibrantly depicted in the works of Jane Austen and George Eliot. - (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Father Damien was a Belgian, Roman Catholic Missionary who devoted his life to helping at a leper sanctuary in Hawaii. Eventually Father Damien would die of the illness more than twenty years after arriving at the sanctuary. This letter by Stevenson is in fact a response to the Reverend of Hawaii, who following Damien’s death began attacking his character, something Stevenson took huge problem with. This letter is a beautiful example of the kind of soul Stevenson was, in this letter he refutes the reverend’s gross statements point by point. Stevenson targets the hypocrisy of the reverend, his lack of moral character and his failure in his spiritual duties. This letter is a potent moral statement stemming from a desire to be good and to do better. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Trying to process a life crisis Gothenburg policeman, Dennis Wilhelmson, decides to take a trip to his quiet childhood island, Smögen. Dennis is looking forward to enjoying some peaceful days at the small town island, where nothing really ever happens... or so he thought. Everything changes when the body of a young man is found in the habour basin and an old friend of his is missing without a trace. Dennis is now involuntarily thrown in to the biggest murder investigation the area has ever seen.Enter Sandra Haraldsson, a young ambitious and very straight forward police aspirant. This was definitely not the calm and harmonious summer Dennis had been planning for himself to recover. But can Sandra heal his heart while they take on the investigation?The Man on the Beach is the first part in the series "The Smögen Murders".- (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Andre Agassi, 386 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná From Andre Agassi, one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of themost gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court, comes a beautiful, hauntingautobiography. With its breakneck tempo and raw candor, "Open" is a treat forboth ardent fans and those who know nothing about tennis. (alza.cz)

eBook: How to survive in Prague. The path of exemplary orphan Ivan begins at a children’s institution in the 1950s, leading him to a seminary, madhouse and philosophical faculty, before culminating at a Mexican Embassy in the 1990s. Along the way, he encounters secret agents, a foolish actress, mysterious handwritten texts, and even his own stomach. Will he find his father? Or the Father Almighty? Will he find himself? Detective story turned inside out, or picaresque tale? (knihydobrovsky.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)

eBook:,Zapomeňte na staré dobré časy. Zapomeňte na léto. Zapomeňte na teplo. Zapomeňte na všechno, co není nutné k přežití. Čtyřiadvacetiletá Lynn McBrideová si poté, co svět zasáhla nukleární válka a smrtící chřipková epidemie, prochází drsnou školou života. V nemilosrdném prostředí zasněženého kanadského Yukonu je pronásledovaná mučivými vzpomínkami na předchozí život. Spolu se svou rodinou je den co den nucena bojovat o přežití. Učí se stopovat, lovit a klást pasti. Její nejistá existence však jednoho dne utrpí ránu, když stíny starého světa doputují k její malé osadě v podobě záhadného cizince Jaxe. Ten rozpoutá řetězec událostí. Ty přimějí Lynn vydat se na dlouhou a strastiplnou cestusněžnou pustinou, na jejímž konci má naplnit svůj osud, o kterém by se jí nikdy ani nesnilo. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Slečna Evie Coleová výhružné dopisy nebere vážně. Mnohem víc se bojí, že ztratí srdce kvůli bývalému vrahovi, který ji má chránit. Jako bojovnice za práva žen se už dávno rozhodla, že se nikdy nevdá, ale čím víc McAlistaira poznává, tím víc se její přesvědčení otřásá v základech. I v tomto románu Alissy Johnson najdeme dobrodružství, pravý britský humor a jiskřivou konverzaci. Znovu se také setkáme s oblíbenými postavami starých známých: s intrikáři panem Fletcherem a paní Summersovou, se Sophií a vévodou z Rockeforte či s Melanií a Whitem, kteří už své štěstí v předchozích dvou dílech našli. Čeká šťastný konec i na Evie a McAlistaira? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,V životopise Winstona Churchilla podává autor se svým charakteristickým vtipem a pronikavostí podobiznu premiéra, který nebojácně vedl svůj národ do boje, přestože nenáviděl válku a pohrdal politiky postrádajícími zkušenost s jejími hrůzami; muže potýkajícího se s depresemi a šišláním, který se přesto vypracoval na jednoho z největších řečníků všech dob a nejproslulejšího žurnalistu své éry; politika, který se díky své otevřenosti novým myšlenkám stal průkopníkem v oblasti zdravotnictví, školství i sociálního zabezpečení, aniž by se přitom zřekl vrozené politické nekorektnosti; a především neohroženého, vynalézavého, odhodlaného velikána, jehož existence je nejlepším argumentem proti názoru, že sebevětší osobnost nemůže zvrátit běh dějin. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Ještě nedávno byla Emilia Lancasterová obyčejnou dívkou žijící běžným životem. Nyní se následkem kruté rány osudu ocitla s korunkou na hlavě v královském paláci jako jediná dědička germaniánského trůnu. Emiliiny dny jsou najednou plné charitativních plesů, tiskovek a dalších královských povinností, ovšem s přílivem nových nápadníků a kvůli blízkosti Cartera Thornea – jediného muže, kterého nemůže mít – nejsou ani její noci klidné. Jedno je jisté: Emiliino srdce je v nebezpečí a kvůli nepřátelům kroužícím kolem může být v ohrožení i její život. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Jako nemanželská dcera vévody žila Emilia Lancasterová dvacet let jako běžný občan, přestože jí v žilách kolovala modrá krev. Ovšem když celá královská rodina tragicky zahyne při smrtícím útoku, následnická linie prudce změní směr. Se svým nemocným otcem ustanoveným králem a bez právoplatného dědice je Emilia nucena vystoupit ze stínu a začít se smiřovat s osudem, po kterém nikdy netoužila.Chtějí, aby se chovala jako hodná holčička.Chtějí, aby si na hlavu nasadila blyštivou korunu a držela jazyk za zuby.Brzy je čeká zklamání. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Následkem šokující tragédie se Emilia Lancasterová stala někým, kým se nikdy stát nechtěla: vládnoucí královnou Germanie. Unavená antimonarchistickými útoky na své království, topící se v žalu nad čerstvou ztrátou svého otce a zklamaná zradou nejbližších spojenců se nová panovnice potýká se stále silnějším pocitem samoty, navzdory tomu, že její kroky sleduje celá země. Nejradši by utekla, ovšem útěk není řešení: ne, když musíte vládnout celé říši. Nezbývá jí tedy nic jiného než se vzchopit a jednat jako sebevědomá vladařka. Když se začne domnívat, že má to nejhorší za sebou, ukáže se, že nepřátelé stále číhají v koutech, odhodlaní jednou provždy utnout rodovou linii Lancasterů. Jejich poslední terč? Nová, nezkrotná královna Germanie. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Brian Johnson je už přes čtyřicet let zpěvákem AC/DC, jedné z nejslavnějších rockových kapel všech dob. Jeho cesta na rock’n’rollové výsluní však byla klikatá. Začala krátce po válce v chudé průmyslové oblasti na severu Anglie a Brian ji ve své knize vypravuje se vším všudy: od prvních klukovin, prvních lásek a prvních kapel přes všechny úspěchy a neúspěchy až k onomu zásadnímu telefonátu, který mu změnil život.Brian Johnson je nejen skvělý muzikant, ale i výborný vypravěč. U živě a vtipně líčených zážitků se budete smát, fandit, chytat se za hlavu a možná ukápne i slza, ale přesně tak to v životě chodí.Poznáte Brianovu italsko-anglickou rodinu, přátele i slavné parťáky z AC/DC – Anguse, Malcolma a další – a nakouknete do zákulisí vzniku Back in Black, druhého nejprodávanějšího alba všech dob. Brianův život, který by vydal hned za několik životů najednou, vás vtáhne od prvních stránek a už vás nepustí. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: There\'s nothing like the fresh mountain air, waves lapping against the beach, the wind caressing your chest, the water touching your crotch... This is an erotic short story collection from Cupido. The collection includes the following short \"There\'s no doubt they\'ll have a good time here, in a rose-painted four-poster bed in a log cabin!\" - From A Different Angle by Sade, Oslo \"They wandered through the woods on an autumn day, but it was too cold to make love outdoors. The car was still warm.\" An Autumn Walk in the Woods by Suzette, Vojens \"The plum juice ran down her chin and dribbled onto her breasts, which were only sparsely covered my a small silk bra.\" - It was that summer ... by He who finally got to make love in the garden \"Stargazer gets jumped by woman in the snow. Snowballs and lots of cold snow. She seduces him ... and lights candles for breakfast.\" - Orion by Stargazer \"The woman next door asked him to come down on the lawn. They both wore sarongs. Hers hid it all, but his did not.\" (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: While this might be one of Wallace’s shorter tales, he packs it with plenty of character and an unusual amount of darkness. Tam is interrogated over his role in the crashing of an artillery bus. However, the questioning leads to a chain of events with a rather unhappy ending for one character. With more than a whiff of ‘Catch 22,’ by Joseph Heller, and ‘Trainspotting,’ by Irvine Welsh, \'The Man Called McGinnice\' is a superb read for those who like their short stories, wry, dry, and unsentimental. Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England. Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street. He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book ‘The Four Just Men.’ Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts). However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad’. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Who is Egbert Craddock Cummins? And why is he changing?\'The Obliterated Man\' tells the tale of a shy young man, Egbert Craddock Cummins, who reluctantly takes on the role of a theatre critic and as a result, somehow takes on the mannerisms and over-acting he sees displayed on stage.The short story by the \"father of science fiction\", H.G. Wells, was first published in \'New Budget\' in 1895 under the title \'The Sad Story of a Dramatic Critic\', it was later included in Wells\' short story collections \'The Plattner Story and Others\' and \'The Country of the Blind and Other Stories\'. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,This monograph has set itself the goal to examine, outline, elucidate, and supplement the existing body of knowledge concerning a theme from patristic and medieval theology recalled in 1953 by Marie-Dominique Chenu, and that is the assertion that man was created as a replacement for fallen angels (Yves Congar: créature de remplacement; Louis Bouyer: ange de remplacement). The study first shows that the idea of man having being created to take the place of fallen angels was introduced by St. Augustine and developed by other church fathers. It then identifies the typical contexts in which the subject was raised by authors of the early Middle Ages, but goes on to focus on the discussion that developed during the twelfth century (Anselm of Canterbury, the school of Laon, Rupert of Deutz, Honorius of Autun), which represents the high point of the theme under investigation, culminating in the assertion that man is an "original" being, created for its own sake, for whom God created the world – a world which together with, and through, man is destined for the heavenly Jerusalem. The question as to whether man would have been created if the angels had not sinned (cur homo) bears a clear similarity to a further controversy, the origins of which also go back to the twelfth century, and that is whether the Son of God would have become incarnate if man had not sinned (cur Deus homo). Next, the book sheds light on how the subject begins to gradually fade away through the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, both within monastic tradition, which nonetheless held onto Augustine's motif, and within scholastic theology, which asserted that man was created for his own sake. The conclusion summarizes the findings and points to the surprisingly contemporary relevance of the foregoing reflections, particularly in relation to the critique that the Swiss philosopher and theologian Romano Amerio († 1997) offers concerning a statement in the pastoral constitution of the Second Vatican Council (Gaudium et spes 24), according to which man is "the only creature on earth that God willed for itself". (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Confessions of a Young Man (1888) is a memoir by George Moore. Originally written in French, it is a record of his life in Paris as a young man with money and dreams to spare. Controversial for its depictions of bohemianism and pointed critique of Victorian morality, Confessions of a Young Man has been recognized as an invaluable portrait of nineteenth century Paris and the geniuses who struggled to reshape art in their image. Degas. Renoir. Monet. Zola. Their names are now immortal, instant reminders of their influence on the visual and literary arts. In the 1870s, however, and throughout their lifetimes, they were artists struggling to hone their craft and gain recognition for their work. Into their world came the young George Moore, an Irishman who thought he was a painter and would eventually make his own name as a pioneering modernist writer. In Confessions of a Young Man, he offers his experience and impressions of bohemian life in Paris, a place where the temptations of flesh, drugs, and alcohol led many a young artist astray. In this murky world, he will draw inspiration for his groundbreaking stories and novels in the realist style. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of George Moore’s Confessions of a Young Man is a classic of Irish literature reimagined for modern readers. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Co dělat, když se z rodičů stanou SUPERBÍDÁCI? Během ŠÍLENĚ NUDNÉ hodiny jsem si dal KRATIČKÉHO ŠLOFÍKA a oni okamžitě utáhli šrouby. Vyzkoušel jsem úplně všechno, abych je obměkčil – dokonce jsem dělal DOMÁCÍ ÚKOLY! – ale NIC nezabralo. Potom mi nejlepší kamarádka Maddy prozradila TAJNÝ způsob, jak PŘIMĚT rodiče, aby vám zobali z ruky. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Napínavý příběh, díky kterému se dozvíš, jak postupovat, když spadne lavina. Dvojčata Ashley a Ryan si spolu se svými rodiči užívají skvělou lyžovačku, když je náhle překvapí silné burácení. Zem se otřásá a z kopce se začne valit lavina. Oba sourozenci jsou během chvilky uvězněni pod masou ledového sněhu. Dokážou ovládnout paniku, použít své znalosti a dostat se ven? Kniha obsahuje rady a tipy, jak postupovat v podobné situaci a zachránit si život! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Louisova rodina sa presťahovala do novej štvrte a on práve začal chodiť na snobskú novú školu, ktorá je plná najväčších šprtov, akých kedy stretol. Z ničoho nič začali byť jeho rodičia posadnutí domácimi úlohami a mimoškolskými krúžkami. Dokonca mu šlohli z izby telku! Je to preňho totálna nočná mora – ale jeho nová priateľka Maddy mu pomôže. Povedala mu, že aj jej rodičia boli takí ako jeho, až kým si ich nevycvičila! Všetkých rodičov treba vycvičiť. A ona vie ako... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Chci zásadně změnit způsob, jakým lidé přemýšlejí o svých životech, jak si ho plánují a jak ho formují. Chtěl bych jim pomoct pochopit skutečnost, že budoucnost není něco fixního, nýbrž je to něco, co každý den vytvářejí svými činy. Chtěl bych, aby lidé přijali fakt, že si svou budouc nost můžou vytvořit – ale pouze za předpokladu, že budou ochotní se na tomto procesu aktivně podílet. Pokaždé, když se poprvé setkám s někým, kdo má starost o svou budoucnost, mluvím o třech verzích vlastního já, které dohromady tvoří naši osobnost: Minulé já, Současné já a Budoucí já. Minulé já představuje vaši zkušenost a vzpo mínky – vaše radosti a smutky, vítězství i porážky, je to souhrn všech zkušeností, které jste kdy nabyli. Budoucí já představuje osobnost, jakou se chcete stát. Je to člověk, jakým byste byli rádi, a je to také někdo, kým být nechcete. A pak je tu vaše Přítomné já. Pro většinu z nás je Přítomné já Minulým já. Svoje životy totiž trávíme v minulosti. Ale co kdybyste toto nastavení ve své hlavě změnili a přeměnili svoje Přítomné já na Budoucí? V tom případě by osoba, jakou chcete být, byla reálnou osobou a přestaly by existovat limity pro tako vou změnu. Tuto knihu jsem napsal, abych vám pomohl uskutečnit právě tohle: změňte na stavení vlastní mysli a přeměňte svoje Přítomné já v tu nejlepší verzi svého Budoucího já. Jsem nadšený, že vám můžu poskytnout všechny nezbytné strategie a nástroje, a že s vámi můžu sdílet příběhy lidí, kteří se naučili využívat svoje Budoucí já. Slibuji vám, že svému Budoucímu já budete rozumět lépe než dosud. Budete nejen schopni vidět sami sebe v takové budoucnosti, ale poznáte, jaké kroky musíte udělat, abyste se tam dostali. Budete svým Budoucím já. A tato cesta začíná právě teď. BRIAN DAVID JOHNSON udělal z budoucnosti svou profesi. Jako futurista spolupracuje s organizacemi na rozvoji 10-15leté vize a na tom, jaké to bude žít v budoucnosti. Jeho práce se nazývá futurecasting a využívá etnografické terénní studie, technologický výzkum, kulturní historii, data trendů, globální rozhovory a dokonce sci-fi, aby poskytla pragmatickou mapu budoucnosti. Jako aplikovaný futurista Johnson spolupracoval s vládami, obchodními organizacemi, start-upy a nadnárodními korporacemi, aby jim nejen pomohl představit si budoucnost, ale také specifikovat kroky potřebné k dosažení jejich cílů. Johnson je v současné době futuristou v Centru pro vědu a představivost na Arizonské státní univerzitě a členem společnosti Frost & Sullivan. Žije v Portlandu v Oregonu. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Kdo by nebyl nešťastný z rodičů! Louis už si přímo rve vlasy. Chodí do nové školy a jeho rodiče se začali chovat naprosto příšerně. Jako by se teď zajímali jen o to, jak mu jde učení (odpověď: nic moc) a do jakých kroužků chce chodit (odpověď: do žádných!). (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Published in 1863, ‘Man on the Ocean’ is an informative book for children by R.M. Ballantyne all about ships and other vessels used for water travel and transportation. Ballantyne gives details about the history of the early days of water travel, and this informative read also includes chapters on rafts and canoes, ancient ships and navigators, lifeboats and lightvessels, as well as much more. Full of fascinating facts, this is a charming read for all of those with an interest in water transport and its evolution. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: A short story ushering the reader into the violent and horrifying events that took place during the Reign of Terror following the French Revolution. The tale follows an old ex-Carmelite nun who is hiding from Robespierre with abject fear of what tomorrow may bring. Oozing with mystery and suspense, Balzac\'s allegorical prose is at its very finest here. The French author who, along with Flaubert, is widely regarded to be one of the founding fathers of realism in European fiction. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Tahle kniha ukrývá víc překvapení než Batmanův opasek. Věděli jste, že redaktoři Batmana dali publiku možnost telefonicky hlasovat o životě a smrti vedlejší postavy? Že filmy s Batmanem navždy změnily hollywoodský marketing? Že nepřímo stál na počátku fenoménů, jako jsou internetová diskusní fóra nebo fanouškovské weby, a že napomohl oblibě psaní takzvané fanfikce? Zkušený publicista a fanoušek Glen Weldon dává do souvislostí podoby a interpretace Temného rytíře od jeho zrodu v komiksu před 80 lety až po nedávnou minulost. Přibližuje pozadí vzniku a kvality milovaných i nenáviděných děl: Nechybí televizní seriál ze 60. let, filmy od Tima Burtona, Joela Schumachera a Christophera Nolana, animovaná verze z 90. let ani nejslavnější komiksy od Neala Adamse, Franka Millera, Alana Moora nebo Granta Morrisona. Batmanův život na papíře i mimo něj se prolíná se vznikem kultury zarytých fanoušků, kteří si žárlivě střeží to, jak má podle nich Batman vypadat a koho má reprezentovat. Weldon ukazuje vzestup nerdů, kteří svým zápalem dokázali obohatit běžné publikum a mainstream, ale mezi nimiž se pravidelně objevují tací, jejichž vášeň se proměňuje v nenávist. Objevná kniha, kterou si pochvalují také oceňovaní scenáristé jako Tom King nebo Scott Sny.der, vám otevře cestu k novému čtení Batmanových příběhů. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Je jar a všetky zvieratá na Miškinej farme sa chystajú mať mláďatá. Spolu so Zuzkou môžeme u Mišky zostať celý týždeň a pomáhať. Musíme dohliadnuť na liahnuce sa kuriatka a kačiatka, nakŕmiť osirelé jahniatko. A neviem sa dočkať, kedy sa krave Belle narodí teliatko. Toľko vzrušujúcich dobrodružstiev pre malú zverolekárku! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Napínavý příběh, díky kterému se dozvíš, jak postupovat, když spadneš do ledové vody. Výlet na moře spojený s pozorováním velryb měl být největším dobrodružstvím Travisova života. Pak ale došlo k nehodě. Loď se převrátila a celá posádka skončila v ledových vlnách. Travis a Marina, dvanáctiletá dcera kapitána, ztratili všechny z dohledu. Dokážou ovládnout paniku, udržet se na hladině a doplavat do bezpečí? Kniha obsahuje rady a tipy, jak postupovat v podobné situaci a zachránit si život! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Ak má byť niekto v našej rodine SLÁVNY, tak by som to mal byť JA, no nie? Napokon, to ja som dostal facku MOKROU RYBOU v Noahovom a Lilyinom ÚŽASNOM vlogu. A potom z ničoho nič odišli natáčať do AMERIKY a mňa z vlogov VYHODILI! Maddy má však GENIÁLNY plán, ako opäť oživiť moju kariéru ZABÁVAČA a pomôcť mi stať sa SUPERSTAR, no v ceste mi stojí jeden problém... MOJI RODIČIA! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: First published in 1895 'The Man from Archangel' is a collection of short stories by the famous Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The collection is split into two sections – one of adventurous tales and the other focussing on stories of Victorian medicine. Stories include 'The Sealed Room', 'His First Operation' and 'The Curse of Eve'. No doubt drawing on his own experience as a physician, this is a fascinating selection of lesser-known stories from the popular author. - (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Put on your santa hat and embark on a journey to save the spirit of Christmas! It\'s the season of joy, and Christmas cheer is spreading all around Iqbal\\\'s home in Blågårdsgade. But something strange is afoot in Copenhagen... Overnight, the city\'s Christmas decorations vanish, and the enormous Christmas tree at town hall disappears without a trace. This Christmas mystery is too intriguing for Iqbal and his brother Tariq to resist. When they learn that an old acquaintance has just been released from Vestre Prison, they can\\\'t help but suspect he\'s linked to these festive thefts... A Christmas calendar book in 24 chapters in the series about the delightful family Farooq from Blågårdsgade, Nørrebro. Former Danish national congress member, Manu Sareen, is the author behind the politically incorrect children’s books about Iqbal and his immigrant family’s life in multicultural Nørrebro in Copenhagen, Denmark. In November 2007, he received the BMF Children\'s Book Prize, and in April 2008, he was awarded the Orla Prize for the books about Iqbal Farooq. (knihydobrovsky.cz)