The president's gardens (defekt) - muhsin al-ramli

One Hundred Years of Solitude meets The Kite Runner in Saddam Hussein's Iraq. "A contemporary tragedy of epic proportions. No author is better placed than Muhsin Al-Ramli, already a star in the Arabic literary scene, to tell this story. I read it in one sitting". Hassan Blasim, winner of the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize for The Iraqi Christ. On the third day of Ramadan, the village wakes to find the severed heads of nine of its sons stacked in banana crates by the bus stop. One of them belonged to one of the most wanted men in Iraq, known to his friends as Ibrahim the Fated. How did this good and humble man earn the enmity of so many? What did he do to deserve such a death? The answer lies in his lifelong friendship with Abdullah Kafka and Tariq the Befuddled, who each have their own remarkable stories to tell. It lies on the scarred, irradiated battlefields of the Gulf War and in the ashes of a revolution strangled in its cradle. It lies in the steadfast love of his wife and the festering scorn of his daughter. And, above all, it lies behind the locked gates of The President's Gardens, buried alongside the countless victims of a pitiless reign of terror. Translated from the Arabic by Luke Leafgren Biographical Notes Muhsin Al-Ramli is an Iraqi writer, poet, academic and translator, born in the village of Sudara in northern Iraq in 1967. He has lived in Madrid since 1995. The President's Gardens was longlisted for the IPAF, known as the "Arabic Booker", in 2013. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

One Hundred Years of Solitude meets The Kite Runner in Saddam Hussein's Iraq. "A contemporary tragedy of epic proportions. No author is better placed than Muhsin Al-Ramli, already a star in the Arabic literary scene, to tell this story. I read it in one sitting". Hassan Blasim, winner of the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize for The Iraqi Christ. On the third day of Ramadan, the village wakes to find the severed heads of nine of its sons stacked in banana crates by the bus stop. One of them belonged to one of the most wanted men in Iraq, known to his friends as Ibrahim the Fated. How did this good and humble man earn the enmity of so many? What did he do to deserve such a death? The answer lies in his lifelong friendship with Abdullah Kafka and Tariq the Befuddled, who each have their own remarkable stories to tell. It lies on the scarred, irradiated battlefields of the Gulf War and in the ashes of a revolution strangled in its cradle. It lies in the steadfast love of his wife and the festering scorn of his daughter. And, above all, it lies behind the locked gates of The President's Gardens, buried alongside the countless victims of a pitiless reign of terror. Translated from the Arabic by Luke Leafgren Biographical Notes Muhsin Al-Ramli is an Iraqi writer, poet, academic and translator, born in the village of Sudara in northern Iraq in 1967. He has lived in Madrid since 1995. The President's Gardens was longlisted for the IPAF, known as the "Arabic Booker", in 2013. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

One Hundred Years of Solitude meets The Kite Runner in Saddam Hussein's Iraq. "A contemporary tragedy of epic proportions. No author is better placed than Muhsin Al-Ramli, already a star in the Arabic literary scene, to tell this story. I read it in one sitting". Hassan Blasim, winner of the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize for The Iraqi Christ. On the third day of Ramadan, the village wakes to find the severed heads of nine of its sons stacked in banana crates by the bus stop. One of them belonged to one of the most wanted men in Iraq, known to his friends as Ibrahim the Fated. How did this good and humble man earn the enmity of so many? What did he do to deserve such a death? The answer lies in his lifelong friendship with Abdullah Kafka and Tariq the Befuddled, who each have their own remarkable stories to tell. It lies on the scarred, irradiated battlefields of the Gulf War and in the ashes of a revolution strangled in its cradle. It lies in the steadfast love of his wife and the festering scorn of his daughter. And, above all, it lies behind the locked gates of The President's Gardens, buried alongside the countless victims of a pitiless reign of terror. (patro.cz)

Kniha - autor Muhsin Al-Ramli, 352 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá One Hundred Years of Solitude meets The Kite Runner in Saddam Hussein's Iraq. "A contemporary tragedy of epic proportions. No author is better placed than Muhsin Al-Ramli, already a star in the Arabic literary scene, to tell this story. I read it in one sitting". Hassan Blasim, winner of the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize for The Iraqi Christ. On the third day of Ramadan, the village wakes to find the severed heads of nine of its sons stacked in banana crates by the bus stop. One of them belonged to one of the most wanted men in Iraq, known to his friends as Ibrahim the Fated. How did this good and humble man earn the enmity of so many? What did he do to deserve such a death? The answer lies in his lifelong friendship with Abdullah Kafka and Tariq the Befuddled, who each have their own remarkable stories to tell. It lies on the scarred, irradiated battlefields of the Gulf... (alza.cz)

Every detail is accurate - because one of the authors is President Bill Clinton. The drama and action never stop - because the other author is James Patterson. Matthew Keating, a one-time Navy SEAL - and a past president - has always defended his family as staunchly as he has his country. Now those defences are under attack. A madman abducts Keating's teenage daughter, Melanie - turning every parent's deepest fear into a matter of national security. As the world watches in real time, Keating embarks on a one-man special-ops mission that tests his strengths: as a leader, a warrior, and a father. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Discover the lavish beauty and fascinating history of the 40 most important and inspiring botanic gardens from across the globe. From the Renaissance gardens of Italy to the futuristic botanic gardens of Singapore, this gorgeous book tells the story of these unique institutions. It is a history of science and learning, of politics and national interests, of societal concerns and conservation.But, most of all, it is a compelling exploration of the power and possibility of the natural world, that we are still merely scratching the surface of. Expert garden historian Deborah Trentham has selected the world's most important gardens and delves deep into the history of these horticultural institutions - sharing stories of exploration, extraordinary plants and the scientific breakthroughs which have shaped these stunning gardens. Filled with rare and beautiful plants and incredible locations from around the globe - from Norway to Morocco, Kyoto to Kew, Brooklyn to Buenos Aires, and Madrid to Malaysia - this book will transport you to far-flung places and bygone eras, and consider the future of our botanical havens and the natural wonders they protect. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Steven Erikson, 666 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The first book in an epic, 10-volume fantasy is an enthralling adventure by an outstanding new voice. "A brilliant book! Exciting, inventive, intelligent--frequently funny"--David Drake. (alza.cz)

Stroll past the flowers, plants, sculptures, and charming parterres in twenty-five gardens of Paris, to discover France’s history, culture, and botanical diversity through these open-air museums. From the most famous gardens―Versailles, Luxemburg, or Tuileries―to the hidden leafy gems―such as the Château de Saint-Jean-de-Beauregard vegetable gardens, the Bourdelle museum’s sculpture garden, or the Albert Kahn Japanese-style garden―this guide takes readers on a cultural tour of France through twenty-five spectacular gardens in and around Paris. French garden expert and television presenter Stéphane Marie takes readers through the most beloved gardens in central Paris and the surrounding countryside in this informative guide. The history and conception of each garden is explained, providing fascinating cultural and botanical context. Practical details and insightful sidebars help visitors discover the notable features of each garden, and the extensive illustrations that accompany the text offer the armchair traveler a splendid virtual tour. Marie explains the origins of the garden’s name as well as the stories behind its sculptures, parterre gardens, botanical collections, fountains, and other follies present in each site. Garden aficionados will marvel at the natural diversity present in these gardens, with details on the specificities of plants, flowers, and trees. From vast parks to private gardens, communal plots to the grounds of historical monuments, this reference guide offers an extensively illustrated selection of the most exceptional gardens in and around Paris, including drawings and photographs along with opening hours, prices, and what to do when visiting. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Bob Woodward exposes one of the final pieces of the Richard Nixon puzzle in his new book The Last of the President's Men. Woodward reveals the untold story of Alexander Butterfield, the Nixon aide who disclosed the secret White House taping system that changed history and led to Nixon's resignation. In 46 hours of interviews with Butterfield, supported by thousands of documents, many of them original and not in the presidential archives and libraries, Woodward has uncovered new dimensions of Nixon's secrets, obsessions and deceptions. Butterfield provides the intimate details of what it was like working and living just feet from the most powerful man in the world as he sought to navigate the obligations to his president and the truth of Nixon's obsessions and deceptions. The Last of the President's Mencould not be more timely and relevant as voters question how much do we know about those who are now seeking the presidency in 2016-what really drives them, how do they really make decisions, who do they surround themselves with, and what are their true political and personal values? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Al este del Edén, epopeya de resonancias bíblicas que inspiró la célebre película homónima dirigida por Elia Kazan y que contó con James Dean en el papel del mítico Cal Trask, narra las vicisitudes de dos familias a lo largo de tres generaciones, desde la guerra de Secesión hasta la segunda guerra mundial, en el lejano valle Salinas, en la California septentrional. Tras acompanar a la familia Hamilton a su épico asentamiento en la región, el lector penetra en el sofocante mundo de los Trask, en el que el severo Adam ?tras ser abandonado por su mujer, a quien nadie de la familia osa nombrar? intenta educar en el recto camino a sus hijos Cal y Aron, nuevos Caín y Abel, que entablan una pugna soterrada por el reconocimiento de su padre. Cuando Cal se siente extranamente atraído por la misteriosa Cathy Adams, que regenta el burdel más célebre de la región, la maldición caerá sobre el joven, en adelante condenado a permanecer al este de un elusivo Edén. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A Zen garden is the symbiotic fusion of Japanese philosophy and the art of garden design, a spiritual place of meditation and inner reflection that teaches mindfulness and brings joy to the eyes. If you want to get to know this garden culture, you won't find as many wonderful gems in such a small area anywhere in the world as in Kyoto.Thomas Kierok photographed these unique gardens in all four seasons. Through encounters with important Zen garden designers, he was able to develop his own photographic perspective inspired by the spirit of Zen. Poems by world-renowned Zen poets Dogen, Basho and Ryokan complement the visual masterpieces. The book is a a meditative journey, a sanctuary for the soul, a retreat between two covers whenever the need for calm, inspiration and grounding arises. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

THE THRILLER ONLY A PRESIDENT COULD WRITE Former President Bill Clinton and global thriller master James Patterson have joined forces to create the most anticipated book of 2018. The President is Missing. Amid an international crisis, the impossible has happened. A sitting U.S. President has disappeared. What follows is the most dramatic three days any president has ever faced - and maybe the most dramatic three days in American history. And it could all really happen. Full of details only a president could know, Bill Clinton and James Patterson have written the most authentic - and gripping - presidential thriller ever. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

THE THRILLER ONLY A PRESIDENT COULD WRITEFormer President Bill Clinton and global thriller master James Patterson have joined forces to create the most anticipated book of 2018. The President is Missing.Amid an international crisis, the impossible has happened. A sitting U.S. President has disappeared.What follows is the most dramatic three days any president has ever faced - and maybe the most dramatic three days in American history.And it could all really happen.Full of details only a president could know, Bill Clinton and James Patterson have written the most authentic - and gripping - presidential thriller ever. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A riveting, revealing and news-making account of the CIA's interrogation of Saddam, written by the CIA agent who conducted the questioning. In December 2003, after one of the largest, most aggressive manhunts in history, US military forces captured Iraqi president Saddam Hussein near his hometown of Tikrit. Beset by body-double rumors and false alarms during a nine-month search, the Bush administration needed positive identification of the prisoner before it could make the announcement that would rocket around the world. At the time, John Nixon was a senior CIA leadership analyst who had spent years studying the Iraqi dictator. Called upon to make the official ID, Nixon looked for telltale scars and tribal tattoos and asked Hussein a list of questions only he could answer. The man was indeed Saddam Hussein, but as Nixon learned in the ensuing weeks, both he and America had greatly misunderstood just who Saddam Hussein really was. Debriefing the President presents an astounding, candid portrait of one of our era's most notorious strongmen. Nixon, the first man to conduct a prolonged interrogation of Hussein after his capture, offers expert insight into the history and mind of America's most enigmatic enemy. After years of parsing Hussein's leadership from afar, Nixon faithfully recounts his debriefing sessions and subsequently strips away the mythology surrounding an equally brutal and complex man. His account is not an apology, but a sobering examination of how preconceived ideas led Washington policymakers-and Tony Blair's government -astray. Unflinching and unprecedented, Debriefing the President exposes a fundamental misreading of one of the modern world's most central figures and presents a new narrative that boldly counters the received account. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Chopard Gardens of the Tropics Vétiver d'Haïti au thé vert, 50 ml, Parfémované vody unisex, Zapomeňte na pravidla, hranice a limity. Unisex parfémovaná voda Chopard Gardens of the Tropics Vétiver d'Haïti au thé vert se skvěle hodí pro každého, kdo se nebojí vystoupit z davu. dřevitá vůně aromatická vůně s bylinnými tóny unisex – pro muže i pro ženy vůně vhodná pro každodenní nošení (notino.cz)

Chopard Gardens of the Tropics Vétiver d'Haïti au thé vert, 100 ml, Parfémované vody unisex, Zapomeňte na pravidla, hranice a limity. Unisex parfémovaná voda Chopard Gardens of the Tropics Vétiver d'Haïti au thé vert se skvěle hodí pro každého, kdo se nebojí vystoupit z davu. dřevitá vůně aromatická vůně s bylinnými tóny unisex – pro muže i pro ženy vůně vhodná pro každodenní nošení (notino.cz)

Every detail is accuratebecause one of the authors is President Bill Clinton.The drama and action never stopbecause the other author is James Patterson.ALL PRESIDENTS HAVE NIGHTMARES. THIS ONE IS ABOUT TO COME TRUE.Matthew Keating, a one-time Navy SEAL and former US president, has always defended his family as fiercely as he has his country.Now these defences are under attack. And it's personal.Keating's teenage daughter, Melanie, has been abducted, turning every parent's deepest fear into a matter of national security.As the world watches, Keating embarks on a one-man special-ops mission that tests his strengths: as a leader, a warrior and a father.Because Keating knows that to save Melanie's life, he may lose his own . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha je věnována souboru nejvýznamnějších kroměřížských památek – Arcibiskupskému zámku, Květné a Podzámecké zahradě, k němuž autoři připojili méně známý areál psychiatrické léčebny. V roce 1998 byly zámek i obě zahrady Květná zahrada a Podzámecká zahrada zapsáním na Seznam světového přírodního a kulturního dědictví UNESCO povýšeny do nejvyšší kategorie světových kulturních památek. Autoři publikace, prof. PhDr. Pavel Zatloukal, CSc., Mgr. Miroslav Kindl, Ph.D. a Mgr. Ondřej Zatloukal poutavě a zasvěceně provází čtenáře historií těchto výjimečných památek a jejich uměleckého a kulturního bohatství, které se skrývá nejen v řadě nemovitých památek, ale také v bohatství výtvarných sbírek, knihoven o mnoha tisících svazků, bohatství vzácné flóry obou zahrad, její kolonád a pavilonů. Ve stostránkové druhé části publikace potom autoři podrobněji představují 44 objektů zámku a jeho jednotlivých částí jako Trůnní sál, Sněmovní sál, Manský sál, Obrazárna, kaple sv. Štěpána, jednotlivé objekty obou zahrad, v Květné zahradě Kolonádu, Rotundu, fontány a jiné objekty nebo v Podzámecké zahradě Colloredovu kolonádu giardino segreto, Maxův dvůr, Pompejskou kolonádu, Čínský pavilon. V Psychiatrické léčebně pavilony Huberta Gesnera, Správní budovu a Společenský dům, Kostel sv. Cyrila a Metoděje a jiné. Publikace na svých 248 stranách ilustruje toto mimořádné kulturní bohatství a krásu stovkami obrazů a současných snímků. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Chopard Gardens of the Paradise Orange Mauresque, 100 ml, Parfémované vody unisex, Na rande, na večírek nebo na setkání s přáteli? Unisex parfémovaná voda Chopard Gardens of the Paradise Orange Mauresque se skvěle hodí kdykoliv, kdy chcete zazářit. Objevte i vy vůni, která dokonale doplní vaše jedinečné charisma. citrusová vůně gurmánská vůně unisex – pro muže i pro ženy vůně vhodná pro každodenní nošení (notino.cz)

Chopard Gardens of the Paradise Rose Seljuke, 100 ml, Parfémované vody unisex, Objevte vůni, která nezapadá do žádných škatulek, a přitom mistrně zdůrazní osobnost svého nositele. Unisex parfémovaná voda Chopard Gardens of the Paradise Rose Seljuke je ta pravá vůně, která umožní vyniknout vaší originalitě. květinová vůně orientální vůně pro všechny, kteří se nebojí vystoupit z davu unisex – pro muže i pro ženy jedinečná vůně pro speciální příležitosti (notino.cz)

Chopard Gardens of the Paradise Jasmin Moghol, 50 ml, Parfémované vody unisex, Objevte vůni, která nezapadá do žádných škatulek, a přitom mistrně zdůrazní osobnost svého nositele. Unisex parfémovaná voda Chopard Gardens of the Paradise Jasmin Moghol je ta pravá vůně, která umožní vyniknout vaší originalitě. unisex – pro muže i pro ženy (notino.cz)

Chopard Gardens of the Paradise Jasmin Moghol, 100 ml, Parfémované vody unisex, Objevte vůni, která nezapadá do žádných škatulek, a přitom mistrně zdůrazní osobnost svého nositele. Unisex parfémovaná voda Chopard Gardens of the Paradise Jasmin Moghol je ta pravá vůně, která umožní vyniknout vaší originalitě. unisex – pro muže i pro ženy (notino.cz)

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Chopard Gardens of the Paradise Miel d'Arabie, 50 ml, Parfémované vody unisex, Na rande, na večírek nebo na setkání s přáteli? Unisex parfémovaná voda Chopard Gardens of the Paradise Miel d'Arabie se skvěle hodí kdykoliv, kdy chcete zazářit. Objevte i vy vůni, která dokonale doplní vaše jedinečné charisma. orientální vůně sladká vůně unisex – pro muže i pro ženy vůně vhodná pro každodenní nošení (notino.cz)

Chopard Gardens of the Kings Aigle Imperial, 100 ml, Parfémované vody unisex, Nový den, nová příležitost zdolávat výzvy. Unisex parfémovaná voda Chopard Gardens of the Kings Aigle Imperial osvěží vaši mysl a vy tak můžete směle následovat svůj instinkt. Vydejte se vstříc každodennímu dobrodružství. aromatická vůně unisex – pro muže i pro ženy na běžné nošení, ale i na speciální příležitosti (notino.cz)

Chopard Gardens of the Paradise Miel d'Arabie, 100 ml, Parfémované vody unisex, Na rande, na večírek nebo na setkání s přáteli? Unisex parfémovaná voda Chopard Gardens of the Paradise Miel d'Arabie se skvěle hodí kdykoliv, kdy chcete zazářit. Objevte i vy vůni, která dokonale doplní vaše jedinečné charisma. orientální vůně sladká vůně unisex – pro muže i pro ženy vůně vhodná pro každodenní nošení (notino.cz)

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Chopard Gardens of the Tropics Vanille de Madagascar, 100 ml, Parfémované vody unisex, Zapomeňte na pravidla, hranice a limity. Unisex parfémovaná voda Chopard Gardens of the Tropics Vanille de Madagascar se skvěle hodí pro každého, kdo se nebojí vystoupit z davu. orientální vůně unisex – pro muže i pro ženy vůně vhodná pro každodenní nošení (notino.cz)

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Chopard Gardens of the Kings Or de Calambac, 100 ml, Parfémované vody unisex, Na rande, na večírek nebo na setkání s přáteli? Unisex parfémovaná voda Chopard Gardens of the Kings Or de Calambac se skvěle hodí kdykoliv, kdy chcete zazářit. Objevte i vy vůni, která dokonale doplní vaše jedinečné charisma. aromatická vůně květinovo-dřevitá vůně unisex – pro muže i pro ženy na běžné nošení, ale i na speciální příležitosti (notino.cz)

Jak se náš životní styl stává udržitelnějším, mění se i způsob, jakým komunikujeme s našimi zahradami. Bez ohledu na velikost vaší náplasti je snadné vytvořit rozmanitá a bohatá prostředí pro rostliny a hmyz nebo pěstovat vlastní ovoce nebo zeleninu. The Gardens of Eden vám představí více než 20 nápaditých projektů, které obsahují rozhovory se zahradními designéry, bystré texty a plány ukázat, jak vypadá současná zahradní kultura. Kromě toho tento titul nabízí informace o různých klimatických pásmech a typech půdy a poskytuje tipy pro udržitelné zahradničení a soběstačnost. Buďte kreativní s původními rostlinami a navrhněte zelenější zákoutí v městských oblastech. The Gardens of Eden se dívá na fascinující příklady zahrad z celého světa, učí, co můžete udělat pro přírodu, a zároveň odhaluje, co pro vás může udělat zelená plocha. (vemzu.cz)

Translated by George Chapman, with Introductions by Jan Parker. Hector bidding farewell to his wife and baby son, Odysseus bound to the mast listening to the Sirens, Penelope at the loom, Achilles dragging Hector's body round the walls of Troy - scenes from Homer have been reportrayed in every generation. The questions about mortality and identity that Homer's heroes ask, the bonds of love, respect and fellowship that motivate them, have gripped audiences for three millennia.Chapman's Iliad and Odyssey are great English epic poems, but they are also two of the liveliest and readable translations of Homer. Chapman's freshness makes the everyday world of nature and the craftsman as vivid as the battlefield and Mount Olympus. His poetry is driven by the excitement of the Renaissance discovery of classical civilisation as at once vital and distant, and is enriched by the perspectives of humanist thought. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Unikátní pohled do zákulisí. Kniha The Beatles: Get Back vás přenese do posledního roku této celosvětově známé kapely. Fanoušci a všichni milovníci The Beatles se konečně dočkali. Přes deset let očekávaná kniha o legendární kapele je zcela jiná než jakákoli před ní. V The Beatles: Get Back je zaznamenáno vytvoření posledního alba Let It Be přímo vlastními slovy členů The Beatles, která jsou doplněna dříve nepublikovanými fotografiemi ze zkoušek pořízenými Ethanem A. Russellem a Lindou McCartneyovou. Padesát let po nahrávání alba Let It Be a natočení filmu, který je dokumentuje, vychází tato kniha jako doprovod třídílného dokumentárního filmu Petera Jacksona The Beatles: Get Back . Kniha nás přenese do ledna 1969, je to začátek posledního roku The Beatles jako kapely. Album The BEATLES (The White Album – Bílé album) je na prvních místech hitparád a známá čtyřka se schází v Londýně kvůli novému projektu. Po 21 dní v různých nahrávacích studiích s kamerami a rekordéry dokumentujícími každodenní zkoušení kapela nacvičuje a vylepšuje mnoho svých nových i starých skladeb. Vše vrcholí známým koncertem na střeše přinášejícím do centra Londýna krátký oddech od všeho shonu a nebývalý rozruch. The Beatles: Get Back vypráví příběh zkoušek kapely prostřednictvím přepisů konverzace jejích členů a všech přítomných. Díky jemným zásahům editora Johna Harrise máme jedinečnou možnost vše pozorovat z pohledu mouchy na stěně, být přímo u toho a hrát a zpívat a vymýšlet lepší verše současně s kapelou, která je fenoménem po několik desítek let. Tento naprosto unikátní pocit je ještě znásobený původními fotografiemi pořízenými přímo na místě či snímky ze zmíněného 55hodinového filmového záznamu. Vypráví se, že tyto zkoušky byly předzvěstí rozpadu kapely. Nicméně je nutné dodat, že to bylo zároveň nejplodnějším a vrcholným obdobím The Beatles, o kterém si nyní můžeme přečíst přímo od našich milovaných Brouků. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A modern serial killer - hunting an ancient secret. \n\nA woman is left to die as the rebuilt Globe theatre burns. Another woman is drowned like Ophelia, skirts swirling in the water. A professor has his throat slashed open on the steps of Washington's Capitol building. \n\nA deadly serial killer is on the loose, modelling his murders on Shakespeare's plays. But why is he killing? And how can he be stopped? \n\nA gripping, shocking page turner, The Shakespeare Secret masterfully combines modern murder and startling true revelations from the life of Shakespeare. It has been acclaimed as one of the most compulsively readable thrillers of recent years. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The classic translation of the cornerstone work of western philosophyPlato's Republic is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential works in the history of philosophy. Presented in the form of a dialogue between Socrates and three different interlocutors, it is an inquiry into the notion of a perfect community and the ideal individual within it. During the conversation other questions are raised: what is goodness; what is reality; what is knowledge; what is the purpose of education? With remarkable lucidity and deft use of allegory, Plato arrives at a depiction of a state bound by harmony and ruled by 'philosopher kings'. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The classic translation of the cornerstone work of western philosophyPlato's Republic is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential works in the history of philosophy. Presented in the form of a dialogue between Socrates and three different interlocutors, it is an inquiry into the notion of a perfect community and the ideal individual within it. During the conversation other questions are raised: what is goodness; what is reality; what is knowledge; what is the purpose of education? With remarkable lucidity and deft use of allegory, Plato arrives at a depiction of a state bound by harmony and ruled by 'philosopher kings'. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Her codename is Kingfisher. Her mission: to seduce and marry most powerful man in the world. October 2016: In America, the election is a few weeks away. Journalist Grace Elliot has just landed a scoop that she believe will make her career. A porn-star is willing to talk about her affair with the man some hope and many fear will become the next president of the United Stares. But no one will touch it. Instead, Grace is sent to Europe where she discovers a story so big, so explosive that it could decide the American election and launch a new Cold War. If she can stay alive long enough to tell it... Spies, murder and one of the biggest conspiracies of our time lie at the heart of the thriller of the year. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A stunning Penguin clothbound edition of Homer's great epic, in E. V. Rieu's classic translation.The Iliad is the first and the greatest literary achievement of Greek civilization - an epic poem without rival in the literature of the world, and the cornerstone of Western culture. The story centres on the critical events in the last year of the Trojan War, which lead to Achilleus' killing of Hektor and determine the fate of Troy. But Homer's theme is not simply war or heroism. With compassion and humanity, he presents a universal and tragic view of the world, of human life lived under the shadow of suffering and death, set against a vast and largely unpitying divine background..Seven Greek cities claim the honour of being the birthplace of Homer (c. 8th-7th century BC), the poet to whom the composition of the Iliadand Odyssey are attributed. The Iliad is the oldest surviving work of Western literature, but the identity - or even the existence - of Homer himself is a complete mystery, with no reliable biographical information having survived.E. V. Rieu initiated Penguin Classics with Allen Lane and his famous translation of the Odyssey was the first book published in the series in 1947. The Iliad followed in 1950. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Celebrates the Du Pont family heritage of land stewardship and horticultural creativity Renowned as the first family of American horticulture, the du Ponts created magnificent landscapes and gardens that complement the verdant, rolling lands of the Brandywine Valley. Five of their estates – Hagley, Nemours, Mt. Cuba, Winterthur, and Longwood Gardens – are open to the public, each a showplace of formal plantings juxtaposed with carefully nurtured natural woodland. Larry Lederman’s photographs capture the essence of these sites, moving through the seasons and through the day from dawn to dusk. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

By the author of The Handmaid's Tale and Alias GraceThe sun brightens in the east, reddening the blue-grey haze that marks the distant ocean. The vultures roosting on the hydro poles fan out their wings to dry them. the air smells faintly of burning. The waterless flood - a man-made plague - has ended the world.But two young women have survived: Ren, a young dancer trapped where she worked, in an upmarket sex club (the cleanest dirty girls in town); and Toby, who watches and waits from her rooftop garden. Is anyone else out there? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The Sleeping and The Dead is a tense psychological thriller from Ann Cleeves, author and creator of the three astounding TV series: Shetland, Vera and The Long Call.Detective Peter Porteous is called to Cranwell Lake where the body of a teenager has been discovered.After trawling through the missing persons files, he comes to the conclusion that the corpse is Michael Grey, an enigmatic and secretive young man who was reported missing by his foster parents in 1972.The news report that a body has been found leaves prison officer Hannah Morton in shock. Michael had been her boyfriend, and she had been with him the night he disappeared. And now the discovery is bringing back dreaded and long buried memories from her past . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

One of the all-time great animal stories. Kenneth Grahame's classic children's book, with exclusive illustrations from EH Shepard has delighted generations.The Wind in the Willows is one of the most famous and bestselling animal stories of all time. This exclusive 90th anniversary paperback edition celebrates E.H. Shepherd's classic illustrations that brought Mole, Ratty, Badger and Mr Toad to life 90 years ago and have captivated children and adults alike ever since.The Wild Wood seems a terrifying place to Mole, until one day he pokes his nose out of his burrow and finds it's full of friends. He meets brave Ratty, kind old Badger and the rascally Mr Toad, and together they go adventuring ... but the Wild Wood doesn't just contain friends, there are also the sinister weasels and stoats, and they capture Toad Hall when Mr Toad is in jail. How will he escape? And can the friends fight together to save Toad Hall?Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows is a classic animal adventure that charms and enthrals. This new paperback edition contains the original black and white illustrations by E H Shepard, the man who drew Winnie-the-Pooh. The perfect adventure for children aged 9 and above. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The Patience of the Spider is the eighth novel in Andrea Camilleri's wryly humorous Inspector Montalbano series.'A brother,' he said. Jesus Christ! Now where'd this brother come from? Whose brother? Montalbano had known from the start that between all the brothers, uncles, in-laws, nephews and nieces, this case was going to drive him crazy. Chief Inspector Montalbano is on enforced sick leave. But when a local girl goes mysteriously missing, the whole community takes an interest in the case. Why are the kidnappers so sure that the girl's impoverished father and dying mother will be able to find a fortune? The ever-inquisitive Montalbano steps in, to get to the heart of the matter in his own inimitable style.The Patience of the Spider is followed by the ninth novel in the series, Paper Moon. (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)

This stunning special edition hardback celebrates the first book in the international bestselling Wheel of Time series - one of the most influential and popular fantasy epics ever published. NOW A MAJOR TV SERIES ON PRIME VIDEO. When their village is attacked by terrifying creatures, Rand al'Thor and his friends are forced to flee for their lives.An ancient evil is stirring, and its servants are scouring the land for the Dragon Reborn - the prophesised hero who can deliver the world from darkness. In this Age of myth and legend, the Wheel of Time turns. What was, what may be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.This special edition hardback includes: - New front cover artwork with gold foil - Beautiful, full-colour endpapers with the classic Wheel of Time map from Thomas Canty and Ellisa Mitchell - Head and tail bands ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE'S TOP 100 FANTASY BOOKS OF ALL TIME'Epic in every sense' Sunday Times'With the Wheel of Time, Jordan has come to dominate the world that Tolkien began to reveal' New York Times'[The] huge ambitious Wheel of Time series helped redefine the genre' George R. R. Martin'A fantasy phenomenon' SFXAlso look out for The Complete Wheel of Time Box Set, a box set containing all fifteen novels in this monumental series, presented in a sturdy box with a wood-finish effect. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Geralt the Witcher races to find his missing ward, Ciri, in this fourth novel in the bestselling Witcher series that inspired the Netflix show and video games.The world has fallen into war. Ciri, the child of prophecy, has vanished. Hunted by friends and foes alike, she has taken on the guise of a petty bandit and lives free for the first time in her life.But the net around her is closing. Geralt, the Witcher, has assembled a group of allies determined to rescue her. Both sides of the war have sent brutal mercenaries to hunt her down. Her crimes have made her famous.There is only one place left to run. The tower of the swallow is waiting...Translated by David French. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This Is The Amazing New Thriller From Terry Hayes. If You Thought I Am Pilgrim Was Good... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

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)

An award-winning author and illustrator offers a beautiful and uplifting adaptation of the beloved Sufi poem Celebrated children's book creator Peter Sis presents his first book for adults with The Conference of the Birds--a lyrical and richly illustrated story of love, faith, and the beauty of the human journey. Sis's deeply felt version of the classic twelfth-century Persian epic poem tells the story of a flock of birds in search of the true king, Simorgh, who lives on the mountain of Kaf. Drawn from all species, the flock travels through the seven valleys: quest, love, understanding, detachment, unity, amazement, and death. The birds that endure reach the mountain to learn a profound lesson: that Simorgh the king is, in fact, each of them and all of them. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Vaclav Havel's remarkable and rousing essay on the tyranny of apathy, with a new introduction by Timothy Snyder Cowed by life under Communist Party rule, a greengrocer hangs a placard in their shop window: Workers of the world, unite! Is it a sign of the grocer's unerring ideology? Or a symbol of the lies we perform to protect ourselves? Written in 1978, Vaclav Havel's meditation on political dissent - the rituals of its suppression, and the sparks that re-ignite it - would prove the guiding manifesto for uniting Solidarity movements across the Soviet Union. A portrait of activism in the face of falsehood and intimidation, The Power of the Powerless remains a rousing call against the allure of apathy. 'Havel's diagnosis of political pathologies has a special resonance in the age of Trump' Pankaj Mishra (knihydobrovsky.cz)