The hungry and the fat - timur vermes

By the author of Look Who's Back, a radical and bold satire in inequitable times.REFUGEE CAMPS IN AFRICA ARE SWELLINGAnd Europe has closed its borders. The refugees have no future, no hope, and no money to pay the vast sums now demanded by people smugglers. But what they do have is time.AND THEN AN ANGEL ARRIVES FROM REALITY T.V.When German model and star presenter Nadeche Hackenbusch comes to film at the largest of the camps, one young refugee sees a unique opportunity: to organise a march to Europe, in full view of the media. Viewers are gripped as the vast convoy moves closer, but the far right in Germany is regrouping and the government is at a loss. Which country will halt the refugees in their tracks?THE HUNGRY AND THE FATA devastating, close-to-the-knuckle satire about the haves and have-nots in our divided world by one of Europe's finest and most perceptive writers, in which an outlandish conceit follows a kind of impeccable logic to a devastating conclusion.Translated from the German by Jamie Bulloch (knihydobrovsky.cz)

By the author of LOOK WHO'S BACK, a radical and bold satire in inequitable times."Whizz-bang energy and gleeful imaginative savagery" Sam Leith, Guardian"More than mere satire, it's a book that engages deeply" Alex Preston, Financial Times"An immensely enjoyable read" Daniel Hahn, Spectator"Satirical, sharp, believable . . . Brilliant" Rick O'Shea, RTEREFUGEE CAMPS IN AFRICA ARE SWELLINGAnd Europe has closed its borders. The refugees have no future, no hope, and no money to pay the vast sums now demanded by people smugglers. The only thing they have is time. AND THEN AN ANGEL ARRIVES FROM REALITY T.V.When model and star presenter Nadeche Hackenbusch comes to film at the largest of the camps, one young refugee sees a unique opportunity: to organise a march to Europe, in full view of the media. Viewers are gripped as the vast convoy moves closer, but the far right in Germany is regrouping and the government is at a loss. Which country will halt the refugees in their tracks? THE HUNGRY AND THE FATA devastating, close-to-the-knuckle satire about the haves and have-nots in our divided world by one of Europe's finest and most perceptive writers.Translated from the German by Jamie Bulloch (knihydobrovsky.cz)

By the author of Look Who's Back, a radical and bold satire in inequitable times.REFUGEE CAMPS IN AFRICA ARE SWELLINGAnd Europe has closed its borders. The refugees have no future, no hope, and no money to pay the vast sums now demanded by people smugglers. But what they do have is time.AND THEN AN ANGEL ARRIVES FROM REALITY T.V.When German model and star presenter Nadeche Hackenbusch comes to film at the largest of the camps, one young refugee sees a unique opportunity: to organise a march to Europe, in full view of the media. Viewers are gripped as the vast convoy moves closer, but the far right in Germany is regrouping and the government is at a loss. Which country will halt the refugees in their tracks?THE HUNGRY AND THE FATA devastating, close-to-the-knuckle satire about the haves and have-nots in our divided world by one of Europe's finest and most perceptive writers, in which an outlandish conceit follows a kind of impeccable logic to a devastating conclusion.Translated from the German by Jamie Bulloch (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Timur Vermes umí své čtenáře jaksepatří překvapit. Jeho nový román U lze jen těžko srovnávat s autorovými předchozími dvěma knihami, s bestsellerem Už je tady zas nebo drsnou satirou Hladoví a sytí. A co že vlastně znamená to U v názvu? Je to zkratka berlínského metra, U-Bahnu. A přesně a pouze tam se odehrává děj rozsahem nevelké knihy. Zdánlivě obyčejná situace: Anke Lohmová má za sebou únavnou služební cestu. Už jen pět stanic metra ji dělí od sprchy a čerstvě povlečené postele. V noční podzemce s ní sedí pouze jakýsi nesympatický mladík, a ten příští stanici vystupuje. Ostatně… neměli být už dávno tam? Z obvyklých dvou minut jízdy je najednou pět, pak deset, dvacet, a vlak se řítí stále dál temnotou, bez zastávek… do neznáma. Originální napínavý příběh vyprávěny v minimalistických větách zní jako zlověstné staccato, jen tu a tam jím probublá Vermesův pověstný sarkastický humor. "Strhující literární jízda berlínským podzemím a jeho tajemstvími." (Jaroslav Rudiš, autor románu Nebe pod Berlínem) "Autor nezadržitelně vtahuje čtenáře do extravagantního hororového příběhu. Nevhodné pro klaustrofobiky." (Hörzu) (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Máte na uprchlickou (nebo i jakoukoli jinou) krizi jasný názor a nic už vás nemůže překvapit? Jak hluboce se mýlíte. Kniha Hladoví a sytí je mimořádně aktuální společenská satira: Odhaluje cynickou senzacechtivost médií, která v zájmu vyšší sledovanosti a vyšších příjmů z reklamy manipulují čtenáři i událostmi. Pranýřuje politiky, kteří ukájejí své osobní ambice a sledují jen stranické cíle a volební preference. Hladoví a sytí začínají tam, kde končí veškerá legrace. Německo uzavřelo svou jižní hranici, aby zabránilo přílivu azylantů. Na Sahaře vznikají obrovské uprchlické tábory, v nichž čekají miliony uprchlíků na vyřízení žádosti o azyl. Čekají a čekají… tak dlouho, že by vlastně celou trasu mohli urazit pěšky, kdyby to neznamenalo jistou smrt. Když největší africký tábor navštíví hvězdná německá moderátorka, mladý uprchlík Lionel okamžitě zavětří jedinečnou příležitost: Spolu s dalšími 150 000 nešťastníky využije zájmu televizního publika a vyrazí na pěší pouť do Evropy. Kráska a uprchlíci se stanou hitem, soukromá televize jásá nad rekordní sledovaností a milionovými příjmy z reklamy. A co na to německá vláda a politici? Bezradně doufají, že se problém vyřeší sám od sebe. Uprchlíci se ale blíží a ministr vnitra se ocitá pod stále silnějším tlakem. Ať je nechá dojít až do zaslíbeného Německa, nebo je násilím zastaví, vše bude špatně. Co může způsobit jedno chybné rozhodnutí ctižádostivého politika? Jak média ovlivňují společenské dění a veřejné mínění? Nový román autora knižního hitu Už je tady zas je mimořádně aktuální společenská satira, radikální, skličující i komická zároveň. "Znamenitá kniha: vtipná, nepříjemná i smutná!" (STERN) "Timur Vermes pitvá současnost jemným, ale ostře nabroušeným nožem. Nešetří nikoho, jeho kniha je humorná i nepříjemně jízlivá - od první do poslední stránky." (Deutschladfunk Kultur). Vydání knihy podpořilo Ministerstvo kultury České republiky. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Co kdyby Hitler v roce 1945 nespáchal sebevraždu, ale jen usnul? A co kdyby se probudil roku 2011? Jak by se asi tvářil a našel by v našem světě spojence, kteří by ho podpořili? Od těchto otázek se odvíjí román německého spisovatele Timura Vermese nazvaný Er ist wieder da. Román, který okupuje přední místa německých literárních žebříčků. Prodalo se ho zatím milion výtisků a skoro sto tisíc kusů ve formě audioknihy. Satirický příběh se překládá do pětatřiceti jazyků včetně angličtiny, španělštiny, francouzštiny a češtiny. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Skvělá společenská satira střihnutá alternativní historií od autora knižního hitu Už je tady zas. Německo uzavřelo svou jižní hranici a zabránilo přílivu azylantů. Na Sahaře vznikají obrovské uprchlické tábory, v nichž čekají miliony uprchlíků na vyřízení žádosti o azyl. Čekají a čekají… tak dlouho, že by vlastně celou trasu mohli urazit pěšky, kdyby to neznamenalo jistou smrt. Když největší africký tábor navštíví německá moderátorská hvězda, mladý uprchlík Lionel okamžitě zavětří jedinečnou příležitost a spolu s dalšími 150 000 nešťastníky využije pozornosti médií a vyrazí na pěší pouť do Evropy. (patro.cz)

Co kdyby Hitler v roce 1945 nespáchal sebevraždu, ale jen usnul? A co kdyby se probudil roku 2011? Jak by se asi tvářil a našel by v našem světě spojence, kteří by ho podpořili? Od těchto otázek se odvíjí román německého spisovatele Timura Vermese nazvaný Er ist wieder da. Román, který okupuje přední místa německých literárních žebříčků. Prodalo se ho zatím téměř půl milionu výtisků a skoro sto tisíc kusů ve formě audioknihy. Satirický příběh se překládá do sedmnácti jazyků včetně angličtiny, španělštiny, francouzštiny a češtiny. (patro.cz)

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is playing hide and seek in this joyful finger trail lift-the-flap book!Who jumps above the waves as they travel far and wide? A joyful, leaping dolphin with a baby by her side!An interactive first introduction to ocean creatures and their habitats. With its gentle rhyming narrative, chunky flaps and finger trails, this book is perfect for little explorers! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

One of the best-selling children's books of all time, The Very Hungry Caterpillar has been delighting young readers for over thirty years. Now packaged as a board book with a new plush doll, this classic book will continue to introduce new generations of children to the magical world of Eric Carle. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is playing hide and seek in the wild in this joyful finger trail lift-the-flap book!Who is in the tall grass shaded from the sun?A pride of sleepy lions playing, having fun!A charming first introduction to wild animals and their habitats. With its gentle rhyming narrative, chunky flaps and finger trails, this book is perfect for little explorers! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hladový Anton je skvělým společníkem pro nejmenší a vždy hledá nové dobrodružství a samozřejmě jídlo. Spolu s ním je toho co objevit. Když vytáhnete mravence, Anton začne vibrovat - s radostí, že je hned co jíst. Je vtipný a dělá legrační praskající zvuky, když zapnete jeho penis. Abyste ji mohli vzít kamkoli s sebou, má na zadní straně praktickou rukojeť. Malé kuličky, které lze tlačit tam a zpět, zajišťují pro ty nejmenší zábavu více zábavy. Praskání v uchu, pískavý nos, barevné stuhy a různé povrchy stimulují uchopení, dotek a pocit. Je tu co objevit a Anton podporuje hravou formou koordinaci, motorické dovednosti a logické porozumění. Po dobrodružství se Anton vždycky chce mazlit a mazlit. Details: Přiléhejte, hrajte, objevujte, učte se Měkké a texturované povrchy, abyste cítili Stuhy, výšivky a další podrobnosti, kterých se dotknete Mnoho aktivit podporuje motorické dovednosti a koordinaci Silné barvy a kontrasty Praskající ucho Qietsche v nos praskající zvuky za ocasem Vibrace při tahání mravence kousnutí Zacházejte s motorickými míčky Další podrobnosti: Rozměry: 13 x 45 x 24 cm Materiál: 90% polyester / 10% bavlna Hmotnost : 418 g Rady pro péči: omyvatelné Věk: od narození (pinkorblue.cz)

Varianta: The Fat of the Land (2 LP) Typ: LP deska;Album Subžánr: Techno;Hardcore;Drum n Bass;Elektronický;Leftfield;Breakbeat;Alternative;Big Beat Interpret / Téma: The Prodigy Vydavatelství: XL Recordings Země interpreta: Spojené království Žánr: Pop;Elektronický Země původu: Evropská unie Balení obsahuje: LP Hmotnost: 180 g Dekáda interpreta: 1990 - 1999;1980 - 1989;2010 - 2019;2000 - 2009 Rok nahrávky: 1997.0 Barva: Černá Barva podle výrobce: Black Složení setu: 2 ks Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Rok vydání: 2015.0 (muziker.cz)

The classic edition of the bestselling story written for the very young. A newly hatched caterpillar eats his way through all kinds of food. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

FAT GENERAL je evolucí kriticky uznávaného kompresoru OTC-201. ThorpyFx a jejich původní designér (Dan Coggins) spolupracovali na poskytování nové úrovně komprese pro kytaristy. Na rozdíl od mnoha jiných kompresorů, FAT GENERAL dodává vašemu signálu sustain a vyvážení bez zbytečného šumu nebo „pumpování“ signálu. Také si všimnete, že FAT GENERAL může být obzvláště transparentní, ale s jiskrou a jasností, která vám dříve chyběla.Kromě dosažení fantastických zvukových vlastností je FAT GENERAL postaven z pevné kovové konstrukce s vlastnostmi, jako jsou zapuštěné knoflíky a konektory umístěné shora. FAT GENERAL využívá kombinace krásné laserem leptané středové konzole z nerezavějící oceli zabalené do odolné základní desky.Vnitřně je pedál dokonale vyroben s použitím prémiových 1% metalfilm rezistorů, kondenzátorů Wima a Panasonic, konektorů Neutrik a Burr-Brown Opamp. Toto je špička ve světě elektroniky a ve spojení s robustní pozlacenou deskou plošných spojů a prachotěsnými potenciometry je recept na tento pedál tak dobrý, jak jen může být. Barva: Stříbrná;Žlutá Ovládání: Sustain;Treble;Vyvážení Země původu: Spojené království Vstupy: Jack 6,3 mm TS True bypass: Ne Adaptér součástí: Ne Balení obsahuje: Manuál Provoz na baterie: Ne Podpora MIDI: Ne USB: Ne Výstupy: Jack 6,3 mm TS Hloubka (mm): 125.0 Napájení: Adaptér Typ: Kompresor Šířka (mm): 65.0 Výška (mm): 53.0 (muziker.cz)

Kniha - 128 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá (alza.cz)

The great Dutch author and traveller Cees Nooteboom (author of Roads to Santiago and The Following Story) sheds new light on the city, its history and its treasures VENICE: "A dream of palaces and churches, of power and money, dominion and decline, a paradise of beauty." By the author of Roads to Santiago and Roads to BerlinWith this treasury of his time spent in Venice over a period of fifty-five years, Nooteboom makes himself the indispensable companion for all lovers of "the sailing, amphibious city", and for every new visitor.Because he is a master storyteller with an inexhaustible curiosity, and always with a suitcase of books (to which new discoveries are added), he brings vividly and poetically to life not only the tumultuous history of the Republic but along the way its doges, its villains, its heroes, its magnificent painters, its architects, its scholars, its skies, its canals and piazzas and alleyways, and on his expeditions its "bronze voices of time".Those who know and love this city and its literature will recognise Nooteboom - in Laura Watkinson's fine translation - as the dazzling heir and companion to Montaigne, Thomas Mann, Rilke, Ruskin, Proust, Brodsky, and Donna Leon. His homage to Venice is a generous introduction, learned and enchanting, and worthy of its magnificent subject."His writing is lyrical and densely textured. He is a poet of time and memory" - COLIN THUBRONTranslated from the Dutch by Laura Watkinson (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Eric Carle, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná This bestselling story has now been brilliantly adapted for audio CD and there are two readings - the first is a straight reading with music, and the second has a "special sound" to indicate where to turn each page as you read along in the book. (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Charles C. Mann, 616 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

A journey, in search of homeCharlie Mackesy's beloved The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse has been adapted into an animated short film, coming to BBC One and iPlayer this Christmas.This beautifully made hardback celebrates the work of over 100 animators across two years of production - with Charlie's distinctive illustrations brought to life in full colour with hand-drawn traditional animation and accompanying hand-written script."I made a film with some friends about a boy, a mole, a fox and a horse - their journey together and the boy's search for home. I hope this book gives you courage and makes you feel loved." (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 304 stran, anglicky, Pevná bez přebalu lesklá - autor Angela Kelly, 304 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá When Angela Kelly and The Queen are together, laughter echoes through the corridors of Buckingham Palace. Angela has worked with The Queen and walked the corridors of the Royal Household for twenty-five years, initially as Her Majesty’s Senior Dresser and then latterly as Her Majesty’s Personal Advisor, Curator, Wardrobe and In-house Designer. As the first person in history to hold this title, she shares a uniquely close working relationship with The Queen. In The Other Side of the Coin, The Queen has personally given Angela her blessing to share their extraordinary bond with the world. Whether it’s preparing for a formal occasion or brightening Her Majesty’s day with a playful joke, Angela’s priority is to serve and support. Sharing never-before-seen photographs – many from Angela’s own private collection – and charming anecdotes of their... (alza.cz)

Zhilan was assigned female at birth. Despite a gift for illusions, they know they are destined to live out their life within the confines of the women's quarter. But when civil war sets the empire aflame, Zhilan is determined save their disabled father from the battlefield. By taking his place. Surviving brutal army training as a boy - Zhi - is only the first challenge. In the glittering court of the Land of Dragons, love and betrayal are two sides of the same smile, and soon the fate of a nation rests on Zhi's shoulders. But to win, they must decide where their heart truly belongs… (knihydobrovsky.cz)

BOOK 14 IN THE CHRONICLES OF ST MARY'S SERIES, FROM THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER JODI TAYLOR. 'Brilliant, hilarious, keeps you on your toes' Reader review 'The characters make me come back time and time again' Reader review 'I have not found another author who can tell a story involving time travel as well' Reader review St Mary's is under investigation. Their director has been shot and Max is Number One Suspect.Can things get any worse? We all know the answer to that one. Max needs to get away - fast - and a Brilliant Idea soon leads her to a full-scale uprising in twentieth-century China. If she can come by a historical treasure or two in the process, even better.That is, if she makes it out alive. Then there's the small matter of Insight - the sinister organisation from the future hell bent on changing History for their own dark ends. Having successfully infiltrated their ranks, Max is perfectly placed to stop them.But she knows her cover will soon be blown - because it's already happened. Can Max take down Insight before they come after her? The circle is closing, and only one can survive... For fans of Terry Pratchett, Jasper Fforde, Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club series and Doctor Who. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Dita von Teese, 256 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá - autor Dita von Teese, 256 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá The "Queen of the New Burlesque" reinvents the world of pin-ups, stripteases, and sexual role play in this beautifully designed double-sided look at modernAmerican burlesque and fetish. Color photos. (alza.cz)

When Angela Kelly and The Queen are together, laughter echoes through the corridors of Buckingham Palace.Angela has worked with The Queen and walked the corridors of the Royal Household for twenty-eight years, initially as Her Majesty's Senior Dresser and then latterly as Her Majesty's Personal Advisor, Curator, Wardrobe and In-house Designer. As the first person in history to hold this title, she shares a uniquely close working relationship with The Queen.Her Majesty has personally given Angela her blessing to share their extraordinary bond with the world. Whether it's preparing for a formal occasion or brightening Her Majesty's day with a playful joke, Angela's priority is to serve and support. Sharing never-before-seen photographs - many from Angela's own private collection - and charming anecdotes of their time spent together, this revealing book provides memorable insights into what it's like to work closely with The Queen, to curate her wardrobe and to discover a true and lasting connection along the way.This special edition of The Other Side of the Coin has been revised and updated to mark The Queen's Platinum Jubilee, containing previously unseen chapters covering the Royal Household's isolation during the pandemic, Angela's own devotion to service to keep the monarch safe, and the light and laughter that was shared behind closed doors, even in the darkest moments. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Podle příběhu Ernesta Hemingwaye. Jazyková úroveň B1-B2. Zdánlivě jednoduchý příběh o starém kubánském rybáři stíhaném smůlou, který po 84 dnech konečně chytí rybu jen proto, aby o ni po dlouhém, trýznivém boji zase přišel. Tato veleúspěšná novela o odvaze, vytrvalosti a boji Člověka s vlastními pochybnostmi, s přírodními živly a touhou všechno vzdát pomohla Hemingwayovi získat velké uznání a v roce 1954 také Nobelovu cenu za literaturu. (patro.cz)

Charting the rise and fall of an ambitious young social climber in a cruel, monarchical society, Stendhal's The Red and the Black is translated with an introduction and notes by Roger Gard in Penguin Classics.Handsome, ambitious Julien Sorel is determined to rise above his humble provincial origins. Soon realizing that success can only be achieved by adopting the subtle code of hypocrisy by which society operates, he begins to achieve advancement through deceit and self-interest. His triumphant career takes him into the heart of glamorous Parisian society, along the way conquering the gentle, married Madame de Renal, and the haughty Mathilde. But then Julien commits an unexpected, devastating crime - and brings about his own downfall. The Red and the Black is a lively, satirical portrayal of French society after Waterloo, riddled with corruption, greed and ennui, and Julien - the cold exploiter whose Machiavellian campaign is undercut by his own emotions - is one of the most intriguing characters in European literature.Roger Gard's fine translation remains faithful to the natural, conversational tone of the original, while his introduction elucidates the complexities of Julien's character. This edition also contains a chronology, further reading and an appendix on Stendhal's use of epigraphs.Stendhal (1783-1842) was the pseudonym of Henri Marie Beyle, born and raised in Grenoble. Offered a post in the Ministry of War, from 1800 onwards he followed Napoleon's campaigns throughout Europe before retiring to Italy. Here, as 'Stendhal', he began writing on art, music and travel. Though not well-received during his lifetime, his work, including The Red and the Black (1830) and The Charterhouse of Parma (1839), now places him among the pioneers of nineteenth-century literary realism.If you enjoyed The Red and the Black, you may like Guy de Maupassant's Bel-Ami, also available in Penguin Classics. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Graham Greene, 240 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Graham Greene, 240 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Vintage Classic edition. (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor William Faulkner, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná A towering, intense novel of family from the winner of the Nobel Prize for LiteratureWith an introduction by Richard HughesEver since the first furore was created on its publication in 1929, The Sound and the Fury has been considered one of the key novels of this century. Depicting the gradual disintegration of the Compson family through four fractured narratives, The Sound and the Fury explores intense, passionate family relationships where there is no love, only self-centredness. At its heart this is a novel about lovelessness - 'only an idiot has no grief; only a fool would forget it. What else is there in this world sharp enough to stick to your guts?'Born in 1897 in New Albany, Mississippi, William Faulkner was the son of a family proud of their prominent role in the history of the south. He grew up in Oxford, Mississippi, and left high school at fifteen to work in his grandfather's... (alza.cz)

In The Mathematics of the Breath and the Way, Charles Bukowski considers the art of writing, and the art of living as writer. Bringing together a variety of previously uncollected stories, columns, reviews, introductions, and interviews, this book finds him approaching the dynamics of his chosen profession with cynical aplomb, deflating pretensions and tearing down idols armed with only a typewriter and a bottle of beer. From numerous tales of the author's adventures at poetry readings, parties, film sets, and bars, to an unprecedented gathering of Bukowski's singular literary criticism, the author discusses his writing practices and his influences. The Mathematics of the Breath and the Way is a perfect guide to the man behind the myth and the disciplined artist behind the boozing brawler. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A reminder of the most important things in life. A book of hope for uncertain times. Enter the world of Charlie's four unlikely friends, discover their story and their most poignant life lessons. Charlie's first book includes his most-loved illustrations and new ones too. The conversations of the boy, the mole, the fox and the horse have been shared thousands of times online, recreated in school art classes, hung on hospital walls and turned into tattoos. 'A wonderful work of art and a wonderful window into the human heart' Richard Curtis (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hailed as one of the most significant figures of early Modernism and at the same time condemned for his work and his morals – the discussion about Gauguin, his art and his character is still relevant today. Especially at a time where #MeToo is shedding new light on Gauguin’s relationship with adolescent girls and his share in colonialism in French Polynesia. Gauguin – The Master, the Monster and the Myth is the first in-depth biography about the artist written by a Danish writer. The publication shares new insights about Gauguin – about his complex character as an artist and a human being. It challenges the traditional ideas we have about his life and work. Flemming Friborg unfolds the fascinating story about Gauguin’s life and the millieu of Impressionism that he was a part of but also at the same time distinguishing himself from. The book shows how his method and moral was bound in a carefully maintained, personal brand and therefore the master and the monster must be seen as inseparable – and therefore, as a result of this, Gaugain’s legacy and status as a genius artist remains unclear. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Francis Fukuyama, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Francis Fukuyama, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Fukuyama's profound inquiry leads the reader to the question of whether humanity will eventually reach a stable state in which it is at last completely satisfied, or whether there is something about the condition of humans that will always lead them to smash this ultimate equilibrium and plunge the world back into chaos. (alza.cz)

Kniha - 298 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - 298 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Cities are a big deal. More people now live in them than don't, and with a growing world population, the urban jungle is only going to get busier in the coming decades. But how often do we stop to think about what makes our cities work? Cities are built using some of the most creative and revolutionary science and engineering ideas - from steel structures that scrape the sky to glass cables that help us communicate at the speed of light - but most of us are too busy to notice. Science and the City is your guidebook to that hidden world, helping you to uncover some of the remarkable technologies that keep the world's great metropolises moving. Laurie Winkless takes us around cities in six continents to find out how they're dealing with the challenges of feeding, housing, powering and connecting more people than ever before. In this book, you'll meet urban... (alza.cz)

With an Introduction and Notes by Dr Andrew Frayn, Lecturer in Twentieth-Century Literature and Culture at Edinburgh Napier University.In these two compelling novels H.G. Wells imagines terrifying futures in which civilisation itself is threatened.The narrator of The War of the Worlds is quick to discover that what appeared to be a falling star was, in fact, a metallic cylinder landing from Mars. Six million people begin to flee London in panic as tentacled invaders emerge and overpower the city. With their heat-ray, killing machines, black gas, and a taste for fresh human blood, is there anything that can be done to stop the Martians?In The War in the Air, naive but resourceful Bert Smallways is thrilled by speed and fascinated by the new flying machines. His curiosity sweeps him away by accident into a German plan to conquer America, beginning with the destruction of New York. The ease of movement in aerial warfare means that nothing and nobody is safe as Total War erupts, civilisation crumbles, and Bert's hopes of getting back to London to marry his love seem impossibly distant. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

FATOU, FETCH THE WATERThe water bucket is empty! So, follow in the footsteps of forgetful Fatou, as she fetches a fresh supply for a family feast. But will she return from her journey though the village with just water, or with much more than she expected? This is a charming tale of the joys of both giving and receiving, which includes a fun facts section about the culture and traditions of The Gambia where the story is set. See inside the book - Fatou, Fetch the Water (knihydobrovsky.cz)

THERE'S A NEW COOK IN THE CASTLE. AND HE'S GOT A MAGIC TOUCH . .. A heartwarming blend of cosy fantasy and romance in this tale of a wayward house witch and his magical adventures in and out of the royal kitchen. When Finlay Ashowan joins the kitchen of the King and Queen of Daxaria, he’s an enigma.Which suits Fin just fine. He’s satisfied simply serving as the royal cook, keeping nosy passersby out of his kitchen, and concocting some truly scrumptious meals. But Fin has secret, one that may not stay hidden for long . . . As his past begins to catch up with him, Fin must negotiate court politics and stay out of trouble, together with his familiar, Kraken his fluffy black kitten.But things become even more complicated when he catches the eye of a certain lady who just so happens to be part of the royal court. Can Fin successfully hide his secret and protect his heart? Or will the chaos of the castle and its good-hearted people get the best of him? Filled with fascinating characters, courtly intrigue, political machinations, delicious cuisines, cuddly companions, magical hijinks, and will-they-won’t-they romance. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Take your child on a journey from day to night and teach them English with ‘The Sun, the Moon and the Stars’, an English language learning book in the ‘Hello English’ collection With colourful illustrations, a useful English keyword list and a simple yet fun story, children will learn words including sun, moon and star, as well as words that describe them, such as bright, glow, and twinkle. ‘Hello English’ is a collection of children’s learning books that help your little one become bilingual. Learn English in a fun and easy way with these English books that explore the basics from shapes and colours to counting and emotions. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Clive Staples Lewis; Staples Clive Lewis,, anglicky (alza.cz)

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While marooned at his banking job in the bewilderingly damp and insular realm known as Ireland, Claude Martingale is approached by a down-on-his-luck author, Paul, looking for his next great subject. Claude finds that his life gets steadily more exciting under Paul's fictionalizing influence; he even falls in love with a beautiful waitress. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From the bestselling author Ken Follett, The Evening and the Morning is a historical epic that will end where The Pillars of the Earth begins.A Time of ConflictIt is 997 CE, the end of the Dark Ages. The king's grip on the country is fragile and chaos reigns. A young boat builder dreams of a better future after a devastating Viking raid shatters the life he hoped for.Lives IntertwinedA Norman noblewoman follows her husband to a new land only to find her life there shockingly different; and a capable monk at Shiring Abbey has a vision of transforming his humble home into a centre of learning admired throughout Europe.The Dawn of a New AgeNow, with England at the dawn of the Middle Ages, these three people will each come into dangerous conflict with a ruthless bishop, who will do anything to increase his wealth and power, in an epic tale of ambition, rivalry, love and hate.Thirty years ago we were introduced to Kingsbridge in The Pillars of the Earth, and now, in this masterful prequel international bestseller, Ken Follett will take us on a journey into a rich past, which will end where his masterpiece begins. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

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This 8×8 storybook with foil is filled with film stills and features a beautiful scene from the Walt Disney Studios’ film, Beauty and the Beast. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The Prince and the Pauper is a classic adventure of mistaken identity set in Tudor London and told with Mark Twain's trademark humour and concern for social justice. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition has an afterword by author and journalist Nicolette Jones. Penniless Tom Canty wonders what it would be like to be a prince. Heir to the throne Edward Tudor dreams of a life outside the royal palace walls. When the two boys meet by chance they're amazed by how similar they look and agree to swap clothes. Dressed in rags, Edward is thrown out onto the streets whilst courtiers have no idea that their prince is a pauper. Will each boy be able to find his way home? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Lion thinks Little Mouse is too small to do anything... but will Little Mouse surprise him? A wonderful retelling of a much-loved fable by Aesop, with charming illustrations by John Joven. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A spectacular time-lapse portrait of humankind - and our impact on the natural world - from an award-winning master of the wordless form.For his latest feat of visual storytelling, the acclaimed creator of the Journey trilogy invents, in staggering detail, a familiar world layered with imaginary civilizations. Borrowing from multiple cultures and architectural styles to craft astonishing new humanscapes, Aaron Becker tracks the evolution of our species - and its toll on the Earth - through the fates of a lone tree and an enduring river. River and tree bear silent witness over time as people arrive to harness water, wind, and animals; devise technology and transportation; redirect rivers; and reshape the land. Timely and ultimately hopeful, this wordless epic invites readers to pore over spreads densely packed with visual drama. Fans of Journey, Quest, and Return will leap at a new chance to uncover sophisticated layers of meaning, marvel at intricate details - from holographic billboards to flying machines - and see our precious shared world through fresh eyes. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Second novel in the chilling and epic new fantasy series from the bestselling and critically-acclaimed author of PRINCE OF THORNS and RED SISTER. 'If you like dark you will love Mark Lawrence. And when the light breaks through and it all makes sense, the contrast is gorgeous' ROBIN HOBB On Abeth there is only the ice. And the Black Rock. For generations the priests of the Black Rock have reached out from their mountain to steer the ice tribes’ fate. With their Hidden God, their magic and their iron, the priests’ rule has never been challenged.But nobody has ever escaped the Pit of the Missing before. Yaz has lost her friends and found her enemies. She has a mountain to climb and even if she can break the Hidden God’s power her dream of a green world lies impossibly far to the south across a vast emptiness of ice. Before the journey can even start she has to find out what happened to the ones she loves and save those that can be saved. Abeth holds its secrets close, but the stars shine brighter for Yaz and she means to unlock the truth. To touch the sky, be prepared to climb (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From the critically-acclaimed author of Prince of Thorns and Red Sister comes a chilling new epic fantasy series. 'If you like dark you will love Mark Lawrence. And when the light breaks through and it all makes sense, the contrast is gorgeous' – Robin Hobb Only when it's darkest can you see the stars. East of the Black Rock, out on the ice, lies a hole down which broken children are thrown On the vastness of the ice there is no room for individuals. No one survives alone. To resist the cold, to endure the months of night when even the air itself begins to freeze, requires a special breed. Variation is dangerous, difference is fatal. And Yaz is different. Torn from her family, from the boy she thought she would spend her life with, Yaz has to carve a new path for herself in a world whose existence she never suspected. A world full of danger. Beneath the ice, Yaz will learn that Abeth is older and stranger than she had ever imagined. She will learn that her weaknesses are another kind of strength. And she will learn to challenge the cruel arithmetic of survival that has always governed her people. (knihydobrovsky.cz)