The christmas book - sam bilton, dolph gotelli

A visual celebration of Christmas, from religious beginnings to festive cultural touchstones – a book to treasure This book is a unique and groundbreaking visual celebration of Christmas, a joyous religious and cultural occasion observed by billions of people around the world. The origins of Christmas are in the Christian observance of the birth of Christ on 25 December and, since the early 20th century, it has become a secular holiday with a myriad decorations, rituals, and themes. Key themes covered include advent and the nativity; the Christmas tree and holiday decorations; gift giving and carol singing; classic Christmas films; and festive music. This extraordinary book showcases a broad spectrum of global festive traditions from many different cultures, such as fried chicken eaten for Christmas dinner, surfing Santas, and shoes filled with carrots. A collection of more than 200 rich and evocative images, paintings, books, prints, sculptures, textiles, ceramics, and photography, thoughtfully paired to highlight similarities and contrasts between them, the works included feature a diverse range of both lesser-known and iconic artists, including Sandro Botticelli, Grandma Moses, Beatrix Potter, Norman Rockwell, Andy Warhol, and many more. These significant works cover festive topics such as Advent; the Christmas tree and holiday decorations; gift giving and carol singing; and classic Christmas films and music. Essays by Sam Bilton, Dolph Gotelli and David Trigg explore traditional festive food and drink, Santa Claus throughout history, and the religious origins of Christmas. In The Christmas Book, the significant artistic and cultural influence of Christmas throughout history is explored through a wide range of beautiful and significant artworks and images from across the ages and six continents, creating the ultimate cultural companion to the festive season. Sam Bilton is a food historian, writer and cook, with a particular focus on historical recipes. Dolph Gotelli is an international expert and lecturer on Christmas, holiday rituals, and Santa Claus. He is Professor Emeritus of Design at University of California, Davis. David Trigg is a writer, critic, and art historian. He is a regular contributor to books on art. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Koledy GREAT PIANO SOLOS – THE CHRISTMAS BOOK Tato kniha obsahuje notový záznam děl určených pro klavír. Zařazena jsou nejznámnější díla klasické, popové jazzové, bluesové nebo filmové hudby. Seznam skladeb: All I Want For Christmas Is You [Carey, Mariah] [Afanasieff, Walter] Angels From The Realms Of Glory Auld Lang Syne Ave Maria [Gounod, Charles] Away In A Manger Blue Christmas [Presley, Elvis] Christmas Alphabet Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy (The Nutcracker Op.71) [Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich] Deck The Halls Ding Dong! Merrily On High Fairytale Of New York [Pogues, The] [Maccoll, Kirsty] Frosty The Snowman [Ronettes, The] God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen [Traditional] Greensleeves [Story, Liz] Happy Xmas (War Is Over) [Lennon, John] Here Comes Santa Claus [Lewis, Ramsay] Home For The Holidays [Como, Perry] I Believe In Father Christmas [Lake, Greg] I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day [Wizzard] Infant Holy, Infant Lowly It Came Upon A Midnight Clear It's Gonna Be A Cold Christmas [Dana] Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring (Cantata BWV 147) [Bach, Johann Sebastian] Jingle Bells Joy To The World [Handel, George Frideric] Let There Be Peace On Earth Lullaby [Brahms, Johannes] Mary's Boy Child Mistletoe And Wine [Richard, Cliff] Northumbrian Lullabye [Dalglish, Malcolm] O Come All Ye Faithful O Holy Night (Cantique de Noel) [Adam, Adolphe] Once In Royal David's City Panis Angelicus [Franck, Cesar] Peace [Jones, Norah] Please Come Home For Christmas [Eagles, The] Silent Night Step Into Christmas [John, Elton] The First Noel [Brickman, Jim] The Holly And The Ivy [Winston, George] The Lamb [Tavener, John] The Power Of Love [Frankie Goes To Hollywood] To The Evening Star (Tannhauser) [Wagner, Richard] Walking In The Air (The Snowman) [Jones, Aled] Winter (The Four Seasons) [Vivaldi, Antonio] (kytary.cz)

Little children will love pressing the buttons in this delightful little book to hear five sounds that conjure up the Christmas spirit. From jingling bells to roaring fires and reindeer whooshing through the sky, the festive sounds and beautiful scenes make it a perfect stocking filler. There are presents to spot on every page too. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Noty pro kytaru LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF CHRISTMAS SONGS Zpěvníky z edice Little Black Book obsahují texty a akordy k desítkám populárních skladeb. Tato verze těchto zpěvníků kapesní velikosti představuje ty největší hity s vánoční tematikou. Seznam skladeb: (There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays [Como, Perry] A Spaceman Came Travelling [Burgh, Chris de] A Winter's Tale [Essex, David] All I Want For Christmas Is You [Carey, Mariah] [Afanasieff, Walter] All Through The Night [Traditional] Away In A Manger [Traditional] Baby, It's Cold Outside [Jones, Tom] [Matthews, Cerys] Blue Christmas [Presley, Elvis] Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) [Love, Darlene] C-H-R-I-S-T-M-A-S [Como, Perry] Christmas All Over Again [Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers] Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End) [Darkness, The] Christmas Time (Is Here Again) [Beatles, The] Christmas Will Be Just Another Lonely Day [Lee, Brenda] Christmas Wrapping [Waitresses, The] Christmastime [Smashing Pumpkins] Deck The Halls [Traditional] Ding Dong Merrily On High [Traditional] Do You Hear What I Hear? [Crosby, Bing] Donna And Blitzen [Badly Drawn Boy] Everything's Gonna Be Cool This Christmas [Eels] Fairytale Of New York [Pogues, The] [Maccoll, Kirsty] God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen [Traditional] Good Christian Men Rejoice [Traditional] Good King Wenceslas [Traditional] Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer [Elmo & Patsy] Happy New Year [ABBA] Happy Xmas (War Is Over) [Lennon, John] Hark! The Herald Angels Sing [Traditional] Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) [Crosby, Bing] [Andrews Sisters, The] I Believe In Father Christmas [Lake, Greg] I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus [Mellencamp, John Cougar] I Saw Three Ships [Traditional] I Was Born On Christmas Day [Saint Etienne] [Burgess, Tim] I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day [Wizzard] In Dulci Jubilo [Traditional] In The Bleak Midwinter [Traditional] It Came Upon The Midnight Clear [Traditional] It's Gonna Be A Cold Cold Christmas [Dana] Jingle Bell Rock [Checker, Chubby] [Rydell, Bobby] Jingle Bells [Traditional] Joseph, Better You Than Me [Killers, The] Joy To The World [Traditional] Just Like Christmas [Low] Little Saint Nick [Beach Boys, The] Lonely This Christmas [Mud] Mary's Boy Child [Belafonte, Harry] Merry Christmas Baby [Berry, Chuck] Merry Christmas Darling [Carpenters, The] Merry Xmas Everybody [Slade] Mistletoe And Wine [Richard, Cliff] Must Be Santa [Dylan, Bob] O Come All Ye Faithful [Traditional] O Little Town Of Bethlehem [Traditional] Once In Royal David's City [Traditional] Once Upon A Christmas Song [McQueen, Geraldine] Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy [Bowie, David] [Crosby, Bing] Please Come Home For Christmas [Eagles, The] River [Mitchell, Joni] Rocking [Traditional] Run Rudolph Run [Berry, Chuck] Santa Baby [Kitt, Eartha] Santa Bring My Baby Back To Me [Presley, Elvis] Santa Claus Is Back In Town [Elvis Presley Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy [Owens, Buck] Saviour's Day [Richard, Cliff] Silent Night [Traditional] Silver Bells [Vale, Jerry] Song For A Winter's Night [McLachlan, Sarah] Step Into Christmas [John, Elton] Stop The Cavalry [Lewie, Jona] Sussex Carol [Traditional] Sweet Little Baby Boy [Brown, James] The Coventry Carol [Traditional] The First Nowell [Traditional] The Holly And The Ivy [Traditional] The Twelve Days Of Christmas [Traditional] Walking In The Air (theme from 'The Snowman') [Jones, Aled] We Three Kings Of Orient Are [Traditional] We Wish You A Merry Christmas [Traditional] What Child Is This [Traditional] When Santa Got Stuck Up The Chimney [Traditional] While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks [Traditional] Wonderful Christmastime [McCartney, Paul] (kytary.cz)

This boxed set contains three simple nine-piece jigsaw puzzles and a beautifully illustrated board book. Little children will enjoy looking at the colourful scenes in the book, filled with jungle animals including a tiger, elephants, parrots and leopards, and then using the jigsaw pieces to recreate three scenes. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This Christmas, the hunters become the hunted... When four trail hunters go missing in the fells of Cumbria on Christmas Eve, the race is on to find them before nightfall - when the temperature plummets. After hours of searching, the first body is found...Not frozen in the snow, but brutally murdered and bearing a warning:the real hunt has begun. As a snowstorm descends, three lives hang in the balance. But can the killer be caught before the trail goes cold? From the master of Christmas crime comes a thriller that will chill you to the bone this Winter, perfect for fans of James Patterson, Clare Mackintosh and anyone who prefers their mince pies with a side of murder.Readers are gripped by The Night Before Christmas: 'This is by far the best book I've read all year. Top marks for storyline, pace and setting. Alex Pine always delivers a cracking Christmas treat.As far as I'm concerned the festive season would no longer be the same without a dose of Christmas crime in Cumbria!' Reader Review 'Such a breath of wintery fresh air to the thriller genre.' Reader Review 'This is the kind of book where you say just one more chapter, and before you know it, you have finished it.' Reader Review 'I was desperate to get into this ... I was not one bit disappointed. It was fast paced and exciting.I found it hard to put it down.' Reader Review 'I raced through it this weekend. Such a smart idea: twisty, warped, credible, brilliantly plotted and compelling. Deserves to be such a hit.' Reader Review 'Loved this festive crime thriller.Gorgeous Lake District setting but with a very dark storyline. Excellent characters and fast paced.' Reader Review 'A fast paced storyline with plenty of red herrings to keep you guessing how it will all come together.' Reader Review 'Definitely worth reading on a cold night, maybe as the snow falls outside.' Reader Review (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 288 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Truman Capote makes whisky-soaked fruitcake in Alabama, Laurie Lee slides across a frozen pond in Gloucestershire, and Shirley Jackson is outwitted by a wily Santa Claus at the bank. Ghosts haunt the Christmases of Muriel Spark and Elizabeth Bowen, while Dostoyevsky, Daphne du Maurier and Italo Calvino take a cynical view of the season and Selma Lagerlof and Angela Carter celebrate its miracles. Ranging from Cork to Lagos to the Wild West, and from Paris to San Paolo to outer space, this is Christmas as imagined by some of the greatest short-story writers of all time. (alza.cz)

Noty na keyboard Pomačkaný pravý dolní roh na zadní obálce. Jinak v pořádku. Publikace Really Easy Keyboard: Bumper Christmas Book obsahuje 45 oblíbených vánočních skladeb v jednoduchých aranžích pro keyboard. Spolu s radami a tipy navíc získáte i digitální verzi knihy (eBook) a okamžitou zpětnou vazbu na vaši hru (software Sound Check). Seznam skladeb: • 1. (There's No Place Like) Home for the Holidays • 2. A Spaceman Came Travelling • 3. A Winter's Tale • 4. All I Want For Christmas Is You • 5. Angels From the Realms of Glory • 6. Away in A Manger • 7. Blue Christmas • 8. Deck the Halls • 9. Ding dong! Merrily on High • 10. Fairytale Of New York • 11. God rest ye Merry, gentlemen • 12. Good king Wenceslas • 13. Happy xmas (war is over) • 14. Hark! the Herald Angels Sing • 15. I Believe In Father Christmas • 16. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus • 17. I saw three ships • 18. I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day • 19. In the bleak midwinter • 20. Jingle Bell Rock • 21. Jingle bells • 22. Joy to the world • 23. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! • 24. Lonely This Christmas • 25. Merry Xmas Everybody • 26. O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum) • 27. O come, all ye faithful • 28. O little town of Bethlehem • 29. Once In Royal David'S City • 30. Please Come Home For Christmas • 31. Santa Baby • 32. Silent night • 33. Step Into Christmas • 34. Stop The Cavalry • 35. The Coventry Carol • 36. The First Nowell • 37. The holly and the ivy • 38. The Twelve Days of Christmas • 39. Unto Us A Boy Is Born • 40. We Three Kings of Orient Are • 41. We wish you a merry christmas • 42. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks • 43. White Christmas • 44. Winter Wonderland • 45. Wonderful Christmastime (kytary.cz)

From cosy cats purring to playful dogs yapping in the park, the world of pets comes to life with the ten sounds in this delightfully illustrated book. Holes in the pages and finger trails help to create a tactile world for children to explore while they listen. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Keep children busy in the exciting weeks before Christmas with this entertaining sticker book. With over 800 stickers, including lots of shiny foil stickers, children can decorate a Christmas tree, fill Santa's sack with presents, build funny snowmen and have lots more festive fun. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Learn to play simple, well-known tunes on the sturdy keyboard attached to the book. Each note is represented with a different colour, which corresponds to the same colour on the keys, making this accessible even to very young children. Tunes include Twinkle, Twinkle, Frere Jacques, Ode to Joy and more. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Brush water over the stylish black and white illustrations to colour in the charming zoo scenes. Turn flamingos pink, tigers orange and butterflies multi-coloured, then move onto an exciting array of other zoo creatures. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Magnetická kniha pro všechny milovníky Vánoc a zimy s překvapením.Co máte, děti, na zimě nejraději? Stavění sněhuláka, koulovačku s kamarády, čekání na Mikuláše nebo zdobení stromečku? Vyberte si ze 4 předlohových kartiček a postavte si podle nich z magnetek svou oblíbenou zimní nebo vánoční činnost. Kdo má chuť, může vyzkoušet pooblékat postavičky i do různého zimního oblečení.Fantazii se meze nekladou a scény si děti můžou tvořit i samostatně. Kniha obsahuje až 110 kusů magnetek, které navrhla oblíbená slovenská ilustrátorka Edita Hajdu. Mezi magnetkami najdete například - vánoční stromeček, ozdoby, dárečky, sněhuláka, sáňky, Mikuláše s pytlem plným dobrot, perníčky nebo postavičky dětí, rodičů, prarodičů, roztomilých zvířátek a spoustu dalšího.A jaký je pro děti jeden z nejkouzelnějších momentů Vánoc? Přece psaní dopisu pro Ježíška. Na děti proto čeká v knize překvapení - dopis Ježíškovi ve formě omalovánky. Stačí ho vybarvit a nakreslit nebo napsat svoje tajná přání.Magnetická kniha podporuje kreativitu, dětskou fantazii a rozvoj řeči. Zabaví všechny děti, které ještě věří ve vánoční zázraky. Je to ideální dáreček na Mikuláše nebo na adventní čas, kdy děti odpočítávají každý jeden den do Vánoc a o vánočních zvycích se s Vámi chtějí bavit den co den. Anebo to bude spíše výjimečný dárek pod vánoční stromeček?Kniha obsahuje: 110 ks magnetek, 4 ks předlohových kartiček se scénami, 6 ks předlohových kartiček pro oblékání postaviček, 1 ks dopisu Ježíškovi. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From the award-winning writer of American Gods and Coraline, The Sandman is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed graphic novels of all time. Neil Gaimain’s award-winning masterpiece set the standard for mature, lyrical fantasy in the modern comics era.Illustrated by an exemplary selection of the medium’s most gifted artists, the series is a rich blend of modern and ancient mythology in which contemporary fiction, historical drama, and legend are seamlessly interwoven. An unforgettable tale of the forces that exist beyond life and death, this first of four volumes—drawn by Sam Kieth, Mike Dringenberg, Malcolm Jones III, and Kelley Jones, with spectacular guest art by Chris Bachalo, Colleen Doran, Charles Vess, and Michael Zulli—introduces readers to a dark and enchantin world of dreams and nightmares: the home of Morpheus, the King of Dreams, and his kin, the Endless. Collects the story arcs “Preludes and Nocturnes,” “The Doll’s House,” and “Dream Country,” from The Sandman #1-20—including the first comic book to ever win a World Fantasy Award, issue #19s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The Jungle Book introduces Mowgli, the human foundling adopted by a family of wolves. It tells of the enmity between him and the tiger Shere Khan, who killed Mowgli's parents, and of the friendship between the man-cub and Bagheera, the black panther, and Baloo, the sleepy brown bear, who instructs Mowgli in the Laws of the Jungle. The Second Jungle Book contains some of the most thrilling of the Mowgli stories. It includes Red Dog, in which Mowgli forms an unlikely alliance with the python Kaa, How Fear Came and Letting in the Jungle as well as The Spring Running, which brings Mowgli to manhood and the realisation that he must leave Bagheera, Baloo and his other friends for the world of man. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The Jungle Book introduces Mowgli, the human foundling adopted by a family of wolves. It tells of the enmity between him and the tiger Shere Khan, who killed Mowgli's parents, and of the friendship between the man-cub and Bagheera, the black panther, and Baloo, the sleepy brown bear, who instructs Mowgli in the Laws of the Jungle. This edition includes The Second Jungle Book which contains some of the most thrilling of the Mowgli stories.It includes Red Dog, in which Mowgli forms an unlikely alliance with the python Kaa, How Fear Came and Letting in the Jungle as well as The Spring Running, which brings Mowgli to manhood and the realisation that he must leave Bagheera, Baloo and his other friends for the world of man. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor J. K. Rowling, 320 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu matná One boy and his toy are about to change everything... Jack loves his childhood toy, Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him, through good and bad. Until one C hristmas Eve, something terrible happens - DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a night when all things can come to life... even toys. And Jack's newest toy - the Christmas Pig (DP's annoying replacement) - has a daring plan: Together they'll embark on a magical journey to seek something lost, and to save the best friend Jack has ever known... (alza.cz)

Kniha - 80 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná 40 collectable, perforated pull-out art prints, ideal for framing or giving as festive greetings. The perfect Christmas present for colouring fans from Johanna Basford. Delicate tangles of holly and ivy, bauble-laden Christmas trees and mountains of exquisitely wrapped gifts are all waiting to be brought to life in this new collection of pull-out prints. From flurries of delicate snowflakes to deliciously decorated gingerbread houses and reindeer-led sleighs, Johanna's Christmas is a celebration of this wonderful holiday season that invites you to pick up your pens and pencils to colour, complete or embellish each of the festive artworks. Hidden in this book are a flock of elusive little robins - can you spot them all? For this fun and festive colouring book Johanna has picked a crisp ivory paper that accentuates and compliments your chosen colour palette. The smooth, untextured pages allows for beautiful... (alza.cz)

English level: Intermediate / B1 A new, up-to-date course where students learn what they need to know for a career in commerce, tourism, nursing, medicine, or technology. Oxford English for Careers is a series which prepares pre-work students for starting their career. Everything in each Student's Book is vocation-specific, which means students get the language, information, and skills they need to help them get a job in their chosen career. The series covers Commerce, Tourism, Nursing, and Technology at Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate levels. New levels include Tourism 3 Upper-Intermediate for tourism management and Technology 2, plus the completely new Medicine course. Key featuresCareer-specific grammar, vocabulary, and skills practice.Language practice in real work situations.'It's my job' - real people talking about their work.Online interactive exercises for revising and recycling language at www.oup.com/elt/oefcTeacher's Resource Book with background information on the industry to help you teach with confidenceAdditional activities and tests for extra practice and support. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Švýcaři jsou jediným národem, vedle něhož Němci vypadají jako flákači, Francouzi jako banda křupanů a Texasané jako chudáci. Velmi dbají na svůj obraz ve světě a sledují, jak je druzí vnímají. Proto jimi otřese, když si někdo splete Švýcarsko se Švédskem, což se často stává kvůli tomu, že obě země jsou neutrální, začínají na „Šv“ a mají spoustu sněhu. Švýcaři jsou považováni za neskutečně zdvořilý a milý národ. Vnímání Švýcarů coby nudných patronů s nemilosrdnou výkonností se ovšem až nepříjemně blíží pravdě. A otřepané obrazy vysokých hor, hodinek, sýrů (s dírami i bez nich), čokolády a zlatých cihel jsou také pravdivé. Švýcaři dovedli k dokonalosti negativní duševní postoj, který funguje pozitivně. Mají šikovnou schopnost vidět negativum každé situace. Jelikož Švýcaři nemají důvěru sami v sebe, musí místo toho věřit v jiné věci. Jedná se především o práci, administrativu, vzdělání, školení, boha a švýcarský frank. Jediné skutečné dělítko leží mezi bohatými a velmi bohatými. O penězích Švýcaři říkají: „Člověk o nich nemluví, prostě je má." Švýcarský úspěch stojí také na rozvoji a rozsáhlé místní infrastruktury. Švýcaři vyžadují, aby veškeré neživé předměty fungovaly dokonale. Celé Švýcarsko tak například propojuje důmyslná síť vlaků, autobusů, tramvají, kabinových i zubačkových lanovek v horách a parníků na jezerech, které provozují státní i soukromé společnosti fungující bok po boku v dokonalé harmonii. Švýcaři průměrně sledují televizi mnohem méně než jiné národy. Neodráží to ani tak jejich inteligenci, jako spíš chabou kvalitu švýcarských programů. Švýcarská televize (dostupná samozřejmě v němčině, francouzštině, italštině a tu a tam i v rétorománštině) je ve své produkci poněkud vážná. Kopcovitý terén a odpor k anténám (v mnoha oblastech nesmějí být na střechách domů) vedou ovšem k tomu, že má většina švýcarských domácností kabelovou televizi se stovkami dalších kanálů. V průvodci se dočtete mnoho dalších zajímavostí ze všech aspektů života ve Švýcarsku a poznáte mentalitu obyvatel opravdu do hloubky. To vše neotřelovou formou, vážně i humorně, s nadsázkou i pochopením. (patro.cz)

Švýcaři jsou jediným národem, vedle něhož Němci vypadají jako flákači, Francouzi jako banda křupanů a Texasané jako chudáci. Velmi dbají na svůj obraz ve světě a sledují, jak je druzí vnímají. Proto jimi otřese, když si někdo splete Švýcarsko se Švédskem, což se často stává kvůli tomu, že obě země jsou neutrální, začínají na „Šv“ a mají spoustu sněhu. Švýcaři jsou považováni za neskutečně zdvořilý a milý národ. Vnímání Švýcarů coby nudných patronů s nemilosrdnou výkonností se ovšem až nepříjemně blíží pravdě. A otřepané obrazy vysokých hor, hodinek, sýrů (s dírami i bez nich), čokolády a zlatých cihel jsou také pravdivé. Švýcaři dovedli k dokonalosti negativní duševní postoj, který funguje pozitivně. Mají šikovnou schopnost vidět negativum každé situace. Jelikož Švýcaři nemají důvěru sami v sebe, musí místo toho věřit v jiné věci. Jedná se především o práci, administrativu, vzdělání, školení, boha a švýcarský frank. Jediné skutečné dělítko leží mezi bohatými a velmi bohatými. O penězích Švýcaři říkají: „Člověk o nich nemluví, prostě je má." Švýcarský úspěch stojí také na rozvoji a rozsáhlé místní infrastruktury. Švýcaři vyžadují, aby veškeré neživé předměty fungovaly dokonale. Celé Švýcarsko tak například propojuje důmyslná síť vlaků, autobusů, tramvají, kabinových i zubačkových lanovek v horách a parníků na jezerech, které provozují státní i soukromé společnosti fungující bok po boku v dokonalé harmonii. Švýcaři průměrně sledují televizi mnohem méně než jiné národy. Neodráží to ani tak jejich inteligenci, jako spíš chabou kvalitu švýcarských programů. Švýcarská televize (dostupná samozřejmě v němčině, francouzštině, italštině a tu a tam i v rétorománštině) je ve své produkci poněkud vážná. Kopcovitý terén a odpor k anténám (v mnoha oblastech nesmějí být na střechách domů) vedou ovšem k tomu, že má většina švýcarských domácností kabelovou televizi se stovkami dalších kanálů. V průvodci se dočtete mnoho dalších zajímavostí ze všech aspektů života ve Švýcarsku a poznáte mentalitu obyvatel opravdu do hloubky. To vše neotřelovou formou, vážně i humorně, s nadsázkou i pochopením. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Neuvěřitelný, ale skutečný příběh muže, který vystavěl online drogové impérium v hodnotě miliardy dolarů z ložnice a málem mu to prošlo. V roce 2011 spustil šestadvacetiletý libertarián, vystudovaný fyzik a amatérský programátor Ross Ulbricht dokonale svobodné tržiště Silk Road, kde mohli lidé obchodovat s čímkoliv s drogami, hackerským softwarem, falešnými pasy, padělanými penězi, jedy a být přitom skrytí před zraky vlády. Netrvalo dlouho a zvěsti o webu, kde mohl kdokoliv beztrestně nakupovat a prodávat pokoutné zboží, se rychle rozšířily. Federální vláda odstartovala impozantní dvouletý hon na nepolapitelného majitele stránky, aniž by měla stopu, svědky nebo vyjasněné pravomoci. Vyšetřovatelé věděli jediné: že člověk, který stránku provozuje, si říká Dread Pirate Roberts. Ze Silk Road se brzy stává podnik v hodnotě 1,2 miliardy dolarů a Ross přijímá svou novou roli drogového magnáta. Získává si loajální partu spojenců na vysokých i nízkých pozicích, kteří jsou závislí na nebezpečí a vzrušení z provozování nelegálního tržiště stejně, jako jsou jejich zákazníci závislí na heroinu, který je jim prodáván. Díky své síti se Ross dozvídá, že je hledanou osobou, a podniká drastické kroky, aby se ochránil, včetně objednání vraždy bývalého zaměstnance. Zatímco Ross spřádá plány, jak navždy zmizet, federální agenti svádějí boj s časem ve snaze chytit muže, o němž si ani nejsou jistí, zda existuje, a hledají jehlu v kupce sena globálního internetu. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

It's the second-chance romance of dreams... If only he could remember it. READERS LOVE LINDSEY KELK: 'Absolutely hilarious, engaging and fun' 'A festive romance with a twist .. . with plenty of funny moments and a whole load of emotion' 'The perfect antidote to these dark evenings, full of warmth, humour, deep insights and feel-good prose' 'If you read one Christmas book this year .. . let it be this one!' 'Everything you want for a Christmas read' 'Warm-hearted, funny and so enjoyable' Newly single lawyer Gwen Baker needs a family Christmas to bury her woes, with festive films, country walks and a mountain of chocolate.Her teenage crush Dev is back in their small village as well - and it turns out he's just as kind, funny and good-looking as she remembers. But then Gwen wakes up to discover it's Christmas all over again. She's trapped in a snowy Groundhog Day.But would repeat meet-cutes with Dev really be so bad for a heart that needs mending? 'Romantic, festive fun and as irresistible as a tub of Quality Street' Red 'With laugh-out-loud moments, it's another classic Kelk novel' Woman and Home Lindsey Kelk has hit the sweet spot with a festive romcom that's Groundhog Day meets The Family Stone' Stylist 'Fun and festive . . a witty, feelgood read' Popsugar 'Heartwarming and funny' Heat 'This brilliant, hilarious read is escapist fun' Fabulous 'With genuine laugh-out-loud moments, it's another Kelk novel that will put a big smile on your face' Woman's Weekly (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Young children will love pressing the buttons in this charming little book to hear the springtime animals. As the Easter Bunny roams around the countryside, she meets ducklings quacking in the stream, lambs going baa in the meadow and baby birds chirping in the trees. She also leaves eggs to hide wherever she goes, creating a simple spotting activity to enjoy. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A fun and lively sticker book with busy zoo scenes to fill. Favourite zoo scenes include the lions and tigers, the aquarium, the elephants and the reptile house. Contains over 100 colourful stickers. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

How does the brain remember faces? What makes us choose one decision over another? Where does language come from? With the use of images, quotations from all the major thinkers, and explanations that are easily understandable, this book demystifies hard-to-grasp concepts and shows how these have shaped our knowledge of the human mind. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Unikátní encyklopedie elektronických kol. Najděte si to nejlepší e-kolo podle vlastního vkusu a životního stylu. Ekologický dopravní prostředek vhodný jak pro náročné kopcovité terény, tak i pro jízdu na dlouhé vzdálenosti. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

We're not talking about rooms that are just full of books.We're talking about bookshops in barns, disused factories, converted churches and underground car parks. Bookshops on boats, on buses, and in old run-down train stations. Fold-out bookshops, undercover bookshops, this-is-the-best-place-I've-ever-been-to-bookshops.Meet Sarah and her Book Barge sailing across the sea to France; meet Sebastien, in Mongolia, who sells books to herders of the Altai mountains; meet the bookshop in Canada that's invented the world's first antiquarian book vending machine.And that's just the beginning.From the oldest bookshop in the world, to the smallest you could imagine, The Bookshop Book examines the history of books, talks to authors about their favourite places, and looks at over three hundred weirdly wonderful bookshops across six continents (sadly, we've yet to build a bookshop down in the South Pole).The Bookshop Book is a love letter to bookshops all around the world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Offers a guide to business, management and commerce. This book includes simple explanations and stylish infographics that open up the business world to even the complete novice. It covers inspirational business ideas, business strategy and alternative bus (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Learning about the vast concept of politics can be daunting, this book makes it easier than ever by giving you all the big ideas, simply explained. It includes more than 100 ideas in the history of politics that are helpfully broken down so that abstract topics, such as theoretical foundations and practical applications become real. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

More than 80 classic myths retold and explained, from early creation beliefs to classical hero narratives and the recurring theme of the afterlife. The latest title in the bestselling Big Ideas series, The Mythology Book explores the compelling worlds and characters depicted in myths and legends. Delve into each myth and discover the meanings behind these stories, getting to the heart of their significance to different cultures worldwide. More than just stories, myths are testament to the amazing creativity of humans striving to explain and make sense of the world around them. Revisit your favourite myths and discover brand new ones- discover Zeus, god of the sky and ruler of the Olympian gods, Loki, the cunning trickster with a knack for causing havoc, Thor with his mighty hammer, and Hades, ruler of the underworld. Beyond the gods and goddesses of Ancient Greek, Roman, and Norse myths this book delves into the stories woven by the Australian aborigines, the Cherokee, and Aztecs, each brimming with amazing characters and insights into human existence. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Shere Khan the tiger is hungry and he wants Tabaqui, the jackal, to find him something to eat. When Tabaqui sees the cobra’s egg, he thinks of a plan… (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Shere Khan the tiger is hungry and he wants Tabaqui, the jackal, to find him something to eat. When Tabaqui sees the cobra’s egg, he thinks of a plan… (patro.cz)

Koledy THE CHRISTMAS SONGBOOK Tato kniha je kompletním zpěvníkem obsahující ty nejznámnější vánoční koledy a jiné skladby. Všechny jsou zaznamenány tak, aby je bylo možné zpívat a doprovázet na klavír. Seznam skladeb: Angels From The Realms Of Glory Away In A Manger (Traditional) Away In A Manger (U.S. Tune) Christians Awake Deck The Halls Ding Dong! Merrily On High For Unto Us A Child Is Born God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen Good Christian Men, Rejoice Good King Wenceslas Hark! The Herald Angels Sing Here We Come A-wassailing I Saw Three Ships In Dulci Jubilo Jingle Bells Little Jesus Sweetly Sleep O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum) O Come, All Ye Faithful O Come, O Come, Emmanuel Once In Royal David's City Past Three O'clock Patapan See Amid The Winter's Snow Silent Night The Coventry Carol The First Nowell The Holly And The Ivy The Twelve Days Of Christmas [Traditional] Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day We Three Kings Of Orient Are We Wish You A Merry Christmas While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks (kytary.cz)

One boy and his toy are about to change everything… Jack loves his childhood toy, Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him, through good and bad. Until one Christmas Eve something terrible happens – DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a night when all things can come to life… even toys. And Jack’s newest toy – the Christmas Pig (DP’s annoying replacement) – has a daring plan: Together they’ll embark on a magical journey to seek something lost, and to save the best friend Jack has ever known… A heartwarming, page-turning adventure about one child’s love for his most treasured thing, and how far he will go to find it. A tale for the whole family to fall in love with, from one of the world’s greatest storytellers. A gorgeously gifty hardback, with full-colour jacket and featuring 9 black and white spreads and decorative inside art from renowned illustrator, Jim Field. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'The Queen of Christmas feelgood novels' The Independent Pre-order The Christmas Love Letters now! The gorgeous new Christmas novel from Sunday Times bestseller Sue Moorcroft. * * * A secret romance was just the start of the story... Tucked into a crook of the Norfolk coast lies Nelson's Bar - an idyllic village where time seems to stand still.Maddy Cracey has called this beautiful spot home all her life, as had her husband Adey - until an epic row sent him storming out into a blizzard, with no sign of him since that fateful night. Six years on, and Maddy's life in the village has settled into a gentle pattern with her young daughter and Great Aunt Ruthie. However, when handsome stranger Raff turns up with a handful of long-forgotten love letters, their quiet life is upended as family secrets from the past are unearthed.As Raff and Maddy get to know each other, they grow closer and a love story of their own seems inevitable. But when Maddy receives a mysterious message, she can't help but wonder whether her own past is as distant as she'd thought it was... The festive new novel about love, family and the power of words from Sunday Times bestseller Sue Moorcroft, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Phillipa Ashley.Readers are obsessed with Sue Moorcroft! 'Love this author, loved the characters, all set in a snowy landscape - what more could you ask for?' 'Festive, feel-good and heartwarming from beginning to end.' 'What is there not to like in this book? Christmas lights, an old house, snow and happiness. Absolutely love it.' 'Every time I read a new book by Sue Moorcroft I think, this is the best book she has written!' 'Wow, wow, wow! I absolutely adored this book, it's the perfect Christmas tale.' 'I didn't want the story to end!' (knihydobrovsky.cz)

One boy and his toy are about to change everything... Jack loves his childhood toy, Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him, through good and bad. Until one C hristmas Eve, something terrible happens - DP is lost. But C hristmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a night when all things can come to life... even toys. And Jack's newest toy - the C hristmas Pig (DP's annoying replacement) - has a daring plan: Together they'll embark on a magical journey to seek something lost, and to save the best friend Jack has ever known... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Země interpreta: Irsko Typ: Limitovaná edice;Album;LP deska Balení obsahuje: LP Vydavatelství: EastWest Records America Žánr: Pop;Vánoce;Vocal Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Subžánr: Vánoce;Vocal Dekáda interpreta: 2010 - 2019;2020 - 2029;1990 - 1999;2000 - 2009 Rok vydání: 2022.0 Barva: Černá Barva podle výrobce: Black Země původu: Německo Datum vydání: 2022-12-02 Interpret / Téma: Andrea Corr Složení setu: 1 ks Varianta: The Christmas Album (LP) (muziker.cz)

Agatha Christie's seasonal Poirot and Marple short story collection in a new hardback special edition. First came a sinister warning to Poirot not to eat any plum pudding... then the discovery of a corpse in a chest...next, an overheard quarrel that led to murder... the strange case of the dead man who altered his eating habits... and the puzzle of the victim who dreamt his own suicide.What links these five baffling cases? The little grey cells of Monsieur Hercule Poirot! Contains the stories:* The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding* The Mystery of the Spanish Chest* Four-And-Twenty Blackbirds* The Under Dog* The Dream (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Dolphins are interactive graded readers specially designed to make developing language skills fun for younger learners. Full-colour illustrations and cross-curricular content stimulate students' interest and maintain their attention, while carefully graded English introduces them to new language points in an entertaining context. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Koledy CHARISTMAS INSTRUMENTAL SOLOS – TRUMPET Tato kniha obsahuje nejznámnější vánoční skladby pro trumpetu či jiné dechové nástroje. Součástí je i CD obsahující podkladové skladby, abyste si mohli zahrát s celým orchestrem. Seznam skladeb: Angels Medley Angels We Have Heard On High [Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich] Angels, From The Realms Of Glory [Smart, Henry] [Montgomery, James] Away In A Manger [Anon] Away In A Manger [Kirkpatrick, W.J.] Carol Medley: Celebration Medley: Coventry Carol Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy (The Nutcracker Suite Op.71a) [Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich] Es Ist Ein Ros' Entsprungen [Praetorius, Michael] Folk Carol Suite: Ges? Bambino (This Infant Jesus) [Yon, Pietro] Hallelujah Chorus (Messiah) [Handel, George Frideric] Hark! The Herald Angels Sing [Mendelssohn, Felix] Infant Holy, Infant Lowly Joy To The World [Handel, George Frideric] Manger Medley: March Of Priests (The Nutcracker Suite) [Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich] Masters In This Hall Noel Nouvelet O Come, All Ye Faithful [Reading, John] O Du Frohliche (Echo Carol) O Holy Night (Cantique de Noel) [Adam, Adolphe] Overture (The Nutcracker Suite) [Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich] Russian Dance (The Nutcracker Suite) [Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich] Silent Night [Gruber, Franz] Silent Night [Gruber, Franz] [Mohr, Josef] The First Noel Waltz Of The Flowers (The Nutcracker Suite) [Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich] Wiegenlied (Cradle Song) (kytary.cz)

Kniha - autor Charlie Lovett, 384 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Academic and bibliophile Arthur Prescott finds respite from the drudgery of his professorship in the Barchester Cathedral Library, where he devotes himself to researching the Holy Grail and writing his long-delayed guide to the history of the medieval cathedral. His peaceful existence is shattered by the arrival of a young American academic named Bethany Davis, who has come to digitize the library's ancient books. Arthur's initial hostility towards Bethany turns to affection as he discovers a kindred spirit who shares his interest in the Holy Grail and his devotion to literature. Together, they mount a search for the Book of Ewolda, an esoteric tome that could reveal long-forgotten secrets about the Cathedral, the Grail and their connections to King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. As Arthur and Bethany delve further into the past, the secret history of England - from the... (alza.cz)

The Book of Symbols combines original and incisive essays about particular symbols with representative images from all parts of the world and all eras of history. The highly readable texts and over 800 beautiful full-color images come together in a unique way to convey hidden dimensions of meaning. Each of the c. 350 essays examines a given symbol’s psychic background, and how it evokes psychic processes and dynamics. Etymological roots, the play of opposites, paradox and shadow, the ways in which diverse cultures have engaged a symbolic image—all these factors are taken into consideration.Authored by writers from the fields of psychology, religion, art, literature, and comparative myth, the essays flow into each other in ways that mirror the psyche’s unexpected convergences. There are no pat definitions of the kind that tend to collapse a symbol; a still vital symbol remains partially unknown, compels our attention and unfolds in new meanings and manifestations over time. Rather than merely categorize, The Book of Symbols illuminates how to move from the visual experience of a symbolic image in art, religion, life, or dreams, to directly experiencing its personal and psychological resonance. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Matt Haig, 272 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Reflections on hope, survival and the messy miracle of being alive. Nothing is stronger than a small hope that doesn't give up. The Comfort Book is a collection of little islands of hope. It gathers consolations and stories that give new ways of seeing ourselves and the world. Matt Haig's mix of philosophy, memoir and self-reflection builds on the wisdom of philosophers and survivors through the ages, from Marcus Aurelius to Nellie Bly, Emily Dickinson to James Baldwin. This is the book to pick up when you need the wisdom of a friend, the comfort of a hug or a reminder that hope comes from unexpected places. (alza.cz)

Kniha - 288 stran, anglicky, Pevná bez přebalu lesklá - autor Jen Campbell, 288 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Every bookshop has a story We're not talking about rooms that are just full of books. We're talking about bookshops in barns, disused factories, converted churches and underground car parks. Bookshops on boats, on buses, and in old run-down train stations. Fold-out bookshops, undercover bookshops, this-is-the-best-place-I've-ever-been-to-bookshops. Meet Sarah and her Book Barge sailing across the sea to France; meet Sebastien, in Mongolia, who sells books to herders of the Altai mountains; meet the bookshop in Canada that's invented the world's first antiquarian book vending machine. And that's just the beginning. From the oldest bookshop in the world, to the smallest you could imagine, The Bookshop Book examines the history of books, talks to authors about their favourite places, and looks at over three hundred weirdly wonderful... (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)

Kniha - anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Han Kang, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

'The Queen of Christmas feelgood novels' The Independent Pre-order The Christmas Love Letters now! The gorgeous new Christmas novel from Sunday Times bestseller Sue Moorcroft. * * * A secret romance was just the start of the story... Tucked into a crook of the Norfolk coast lies Nelson's Bar - an idyllic village where time seems to stand still.Maddy Cracey has called this beautiful spot home all her life, as had her husband Adey - until an epic row sent him storming out into a blizzard, with no sign of him since that fateful night. Six years on, and Maddy's life in the village has settled into a gentle pattern with her young daughter and Great Aunt Ruthie. However, when handsome stranger Raff turns up with a handful of long-forgotten love letters, their quiet life is upended as family secrets from the past are unearthed.As Raff and Maddy get to know each other, they grow closer and a love story of their own seems inevitable. But when Maddy receives a mysterious message, she can't help but wonder whether her own past is as distant as she'd thought it was... The festive new novel about love, family and the power of words from Sunday Times bestseller Sue Moorcroft, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Phillipa Ashley.Readers are obsessed with Sue Moorcroft! 'Love this author, loved the characters, all set in a snowy landscape - what more could you ask for?' 'Festive, feel-good and heartwarming from beginning to end.' 'What is there not to like in this book? Christmas lights, an old house, snow and happiness. Absolutely love it.' 'Every time I read a new book by Sue Moorcroft I think, this is the best book she has written!' 'Wow, wow, wow! I absolutely adored this book, it's the perfect Christmas tale.' 'I didn't want the story to end!' (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The brand new feel-good Christmas novel from Sunday Times top ten bestselling author, Jenny Colgan.Carmen is at a loose end. Her gorgeous bookshop is the filming site of a cheesy Christmas movie, she's been ousted from her sister's house, and the love of her life has just flown thousands of miles away. It's threatening to be a very unjolly Christmas indeed!But when the elderly owner of the shop comes to Carmen with a Christmas wish that threatens to never come true, Carmen knows she must buckle down to get the funds to save not only his trip, but the shop itself.While fending off a shady tatt-selling businessman, Carmen discovers wonders to the shop she could have never imagined, and opens a labyrinth of bookish backrooms for the customers to get lost in.With her deadline looming, it might take more than a fresh coat of paint to solve Carmen's problems. But with the help of their neighbours, her nieces and nephew, and a very distractingly cute male nanny, Carmen might just pull her greatest magic trick yet... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

One boy and his toy are about to change everything… Jack loves his childhood toy, Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him, through good and bad. Until one Christmas Eve something terrible happens – DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a night when all things can come to life… even toys. And Jack’s newest toy – the Christmas Pig (DP’s annoying replacement) – has a daring plan: Together they’ll embark on a magical journey to seek something lost, and to save the best friend Jack has ever known… A heartwarming, page-turning adventure about one child’s love for his most treasured thing, and how far he will go to find it. A tale for the whole family to fall in love with, from one of the world’s greatest storytellers. A gorgeously gifty hardback, with full-colour jacket and featuring 9 black and white spreads and decorative inside art from renowned illustrator, Jim Field. (knihydobrovsky.cz)