The republic of thieves - scott lynch

After their adventures on the high seas, Locke and Jean are brought back to earth with a thump. Jean is mourning the loss of his lover and Locke must live with the fallout of crossing the all-powerful magical assassins, the Bonds Magi.It is a fallout that will pit both men against Locke's own long-lost love. Sabetha is Locke's childhood sweetheart, the love of Locke's life and now it is time for them to meet again. Employed on different sides of a vicious dispute between factions of the Bonds, Sabetha has just one goal - to destroy Locke for ever.The Gentleman Bastard sequence has become a literary sensation in fantasy circles and now, with the third book, Scott Lynch is set to seal that success. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

After their adventures on the high seas, Locke and Jean are brought back to earth with a thump. Jean is mourning the loss of his lover and Locke must live with the fallout of crossing the all-powerful magical assassins, the Bonds Magi.It is a fallout that will pit both men against Locke's own long-lost love. Sabetha is Locke's childhood sweetheart, the love of Locke's life and now it is time for them to meet again. Employed on different sides of a vicious dispute between factions of the Bonds, Sabetha has just one goal - to destroy Locke for ever.The Gentleman Bastard sequence has become a literary sensation in fantasy circles and now, with the third book, Scott Lynch is set to seal that success. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Scott Lynch, 880 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The third book in the "Gentleman Bastard" sequence, this is commercial fantasy with literary style and panache. After their adventures on the high seas, Locke and Jean are brought back to earth with a thump. Set in a beautifully realised fantasy world with an original and funny plot. 'Rip-roaring entertainment' "SFX" (alza.cz)

The first of the Gentleman Bastard sequence, this stunning heist fantasy is a must-read for fans of GAME OF THRONES and THE NAME OF THE WIND. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

They say that the Thorn of Camorr can beat anyone in a fight. They say he steals from the rich and gives to the poor. They say he's part man, part myth, and mostly street-corner rumor. And they are wrong on every count.Only averagely tall, slender, and god-awful with a sword, Locke Lamora is the fabled Thorn, and the greatest weapons at his disposal are his wit and cunning. He steals from the rich - they're the only ones worth stealing from - but the poor can go steal for themselves. What Locke cons, wheedles and tricks into his possession is strictly for him and his band of fellow con-artists and thieves: the Gentleman Bastards.Together their domain is the city of Camorr. Built of Elderglass by a race no-one remembers, it's a city of shifting revels, filthy canals, baroque palaces and crowded cemeteries. Home to Dons, merchants, soldiers, beggars, cripples, and feral children. And to Capa Barsavi, the criminal mastermind who runs the city.But there are whispers of a challenge to the Capa's power. A challenge from a man no one has ever seen, a man no blade can touch. The Grey King is coming.A man would be well advised not to be caught between Capa Barsavi and The Grey King. Even such a master of the sword as the Thorn of Camorr. As for Locke Lamora ... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 484 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá (alza.cz)

Kniha - 508 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Camorr, město plné kanálů, dlážděných uliček, mostů, průchodů, paláců a chatrčí, bohatství i chudoby. A tam, kde jsou bohatí, bývají i lidé, kteří je o jejich majetek hodlají připravit. Mezi spodinou se šíří zvěsti o Trnovi, neporazitelném šermíři, mistrném zloději, duchovi, jenž prochází stěnami. Mnozí ho pokládají za pověstného zastánce chudých, ostatní za pouhý mýtus. Všichni se tak trochu mýlí.Ve skutečnosti je oním bájným Trnem, ovšem aniž by o to stál, Locke Lamora, drobný, nešťastně zamilovaný a sotva zručný s mečem. Jeho slavné skutky jsou jen vychytralými podfuky toho nejsložitějšího ražení. O pověsti, které je obestírají, se tedy rozhodně neprosil, ostatně čím méně pozornosti je jim věnováno, tím lépe. Bohaté okrádá, ale chudým nedává ze své kořisti ani co by se za nehet vešlo. Vše si nechává pouze pro sebe a svoji věrnou bandu zlodějů, pro Pány parchanty.Společně páchají drzé a odvážné podvody, které jsou v Camorru zcela novým druhem zločinného podnikání. Starobylé město však začíná znepokojovat smrtící tajemství a hrozí, že skrytá válka rozerve městské podsvětí, jediný domov, jaký kdy Páni parchanti poznali, na krvavé kusy. Lapeni ve vražedné hře, Locke a jeho přátelé prověří v boji o holý život svoji věrnost a důvtip až po nejzazší mez… (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A reformed thief and the young leader of an outlaw dynasty lock wits in a battle that may cost them their lives, and their hearts, in a new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Remnant Chronicles.When the patriarch of the Ballenger empire dies, his son, Jase, becomes its new leader. Even nearby kingdoms bow to the strength of this outlaw family, who have always governed by their own rules. But a new era looms on the horizon, set in motion by a young queen, which makes her the target of the dynasty's resentment and anger.At the same time, Kazi, a legendary former street thief, is sent by the queen to investigate transgressions against the new settlements. When Kazi arrives in the forbidding land of the Ballengers, she learns that there is more to Jase than she thought. As unexpected events spiral out of their control, bringing them intimately together, they continue to play a cat and mouse game of false moves and motives in order to fulfil their own secret missions. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Following the dramatic events of Light of the Jedi, the heroes of the High Republic era return to face a shattered peace and a fearsome foe. In the wake of the Great Disaster and the heroism of the Jedi, the Republic continues to grow, bringing more worlds together under a single unified banner. Led by Chancellor Lina Soh, the spirit of unity extends throughout the galaxy, with the Jedi and newly established Starlight Beacon station at the vanguard. In celebration, the chancellor plans "The Republic Fair,” a showcase of the possibility and peace of the expanding Republic-a precept the Jedi hope to foster. Stellan Gios, Bell Zettifar, Elzar Mann, and others join the event as ambassadors of harmony. But as the eyes of the galaxy turn toward the Fair, so too does the fury of the Nihil. Their leader, Marchion Ro, is intent on destroying this spirit of unity. His storm descends on the pageantry and celebration, sowing chaos and exacting revenge. As the Jedi struggle to curb the carnage of the rampaging Nihil, they come face to face with the true fear their enemy plans to unleash across the galaxy. The kind of fear that even the Force cannot shield them from. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Camorr, město plné kanálů, dlážděných uliček, mostů, průchodů, paláců a chatrčí, bohatství i chudoby. A tam, kde jsou bohatí, bývají i lidé, kteří je o jejich majetek hodlají připravit. Mezi spodinou se šíří zvěsti o Trnovi, neporazitelném šermíři, mistrném zloději, duchovi, jenž prochází stěnami. Mnozí ho pokládají za pověstného zastánce chudých, ostatní za pouhý mýtus. Všichni se tak trochu mýlí.Ve skutečnosti je oním bájným Trnem, ovšem aniž by o to stál, Locke Lamora, drobný, nešťastně zamilovaný a sotva zručný s mečem. Jeho slavné skutky jsou jen vychytralými podfuky toho nejsložitějšího ražení. O pověsti, které je obestírají, se tedy rozhodně neprosil, ostatně čím méně pozornosti je jim věnováno, tím lépe. Bohaté okrádá, ale chudým nedává ze své kořisti ani co by se za nehet vešlo. Vše si nechává pouze pro sebe a svoji věrnou bandu zlodějů, pro Pány parchanty.Společně páchají drzé a odvážné podvody, které jsou v Camorru zcela novým druhem zločinného podnikání. Starobylé město však začíná znepokojovat smrtící tajemství a hrozí, že skrytá válka rozerve městské podsvětí, jediný domov, jaký kdy Páni parchanti poznali, na krvavé kusy. Lapeni ve vražedné hře, Locke a jeho přátelé prověří v boji o holý život svoji věrnost a důvtip až po nejzazší mez… (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Escaping from the attentions of the Bondsmagi Locke Lamora, the estwhile Thorn of Camorr and Jean Tannen have fled their home city. Taking ship they arrive in the city state of Tal Varrar where they are soon planning their most spectacular heist yet; they will take the luxurious gaming house, The Sinspire, for all of its countless riches.No-one has ever taken even a single coin from the Sinspire that wasn't won on the tables or in the other games of chance on offer there.But, as ever, the path of true crime rarely runs smooth and Locke and Jean soon find themselves co-opted into an attempt to bring the pirate fleet of the notorious Zamira Drakasha to justice. Fine work for thieves who don't know one end of galley from another.And all the while the Bondsmagi are plotting their very necessary revenge against the one man who believes e has humiliated them and lived; Locke Lamora. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hudební CD - Spojení dvou světů, dvou autorů, dvou hlasů, dvou rukopisů... Album Raising the flag svým pojetím reaguje na dnešní přehlušený svět plný agrese, hudebních trendů a retro kolotočů. Spojení dvou světů, dvou autorů, dvou hlasů, dvou rukopisů... Album Raising the flag svým pojetím reaguje na dnešní přehlušený svět plný agrese, hudebních trendů a retro kolotočů. Skladby jsou nasáklé skandinávskou lehkostí stejně jako britskou melodičností. Živou kapelu dále tvoří Štepán Růžička - basa a Terezie Kovalová -violoncello. Jejich vystoupení jsou zvláštní i spojením s výtvarníkem Alešem Růžičkou, který svojí malbou reaguje na zvuk přímo na podiu. Deska se točila ve studiu Ecsona Waldese. Seznam stop All I Can Hear Is Gunshots / The Fish & The Boy / Home / The Pillow / Legendary / Move / Prisoners / There Goes My Broken Ego / Misunderstanding / Sweet Alert / Golden Mine / The Wind (alza.cz)

The official behind-the-scenes companion to Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, featuring cast and crew interviews, photos, and insights about making the filmFor fans of Dungeons & Dragons and the upcoming fantasy adventure film Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, this gorgeous tome showcases the storytelling, worldbuilding, and creativity behind the movie.Join in the adventures across Faerûn with stars Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Hugh Grant, Justice Smith, Regé-Jean Page, Sophia Lillis, and the rest of the dedicated cast and crew on their journey to bring the world of Dungeons & Dragons to life. With sections that highlight fan-favorite characters, monsters, and settings, plus explorations of key scenes from the film, this book is packed with production photos, concept art, storyboards, interviews, and more.Experience the film like never before in this visual feast that takes you behind the scenes of bringing Dungeons & Dragons to the big screen. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hudební CD - Pražská indie-folková skupina Republic of Two vydává čtvrtou studiovou desku nazvanou Back to the Trees. Pražská indie-folková skupina Republic of Two vydává čtvrtou studiovou desku nazvanou Back to the Trees. Album obsahující skladeb vznikalo v průběhu dvou let a liší se od předchozích nahrávek především v aranžích a zvuku, který je celkově plnější a větší prostor dostala i kapela. Na nahrávce se vedle obou protagonistů podíleli i další muzikanti, se kterými kapela odehraje letní koncerty - Štěpán Růžička (basa), Jan Janečka (bicí) a také vietnamská zpěvačka Huyen Vi Tranová, která se stala novým koncertním členem kapely. Obsah: Under the Waterfall Caravan All I Need My Serenade Now You Walk Alone Back to the Trees The Healer Volunteer Sound Underneath My Skin Fleeting Glance (alza.cz)

Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Microsoft Store, žánr: akční, RPG a dobrodružná, - hra, ve která jste piráti, a v které si spolu s kamarády složíte svoji posádku. V on-line bitvách se postavíte na moři i na souši konkurenčním posádkám. 69% Sea of Thieves slibuje být netradičním online simulátorem piráta se vším, co k tomu patří. Naloďte se na váš škuner, prozkoumávejte rozlehlá moře i bezedné hlubiny a nasbírejte pořádnou truhlu zlaťáků. Brouzdat budete zelenkavými vodami sluncem zalitého Karibiku. Brouzdat budete zelenkavými vodami sluncem zalitého Karibiku. Boj na kanóny i na nože... (alza.cz)

Kolekce her Unchrarted: Lost Legacy a Uncharted 4: Thiefs end PN PS719791096 (tonerpartner.cz)

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Hra na konzoli - Xbox One S / Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, krabicová verze, žánr: RPG, pro online hraní vyžaduje předplatné Xbox Live Gold,, ve která jste piráti, a kde si spolu s kamarády složíte svoji posádku. V on-line bitvách se postavíte na moři i na souši konkurenčním posádkám. Hrát proti sobě mohou hráčí na Xbox One a Windows 10. Sea of Thieves slibuje být netradičním online simulátorem piráta se vším, co k tomu patří. Naloďte se na váš škuner, prozkoumávejte rozlehlá moře i bezedné hlubiny a nasbírejte pořádnou truhlu zlaťáků. Omlouváme se, ale snažíte se o zobrazení videa, které není podporováno vaším zařízením. 69% Sea of Thieves slibuje být netradičním online simulátorem piráta se vším, co k tomu patří. Naloďte se na váš škuner, prozkoumávejte rozlehlá moře i bezedné hlubiny a nasbírejte pořádnou truhlu zlaťáků. Brouzdat budete... (alza.cz)

Hra na konzoli - PS5 (s mechanikou), krabicová verze, české titulky, žánr: akční, střílečky a dobrodružná, - Objevuj ztracenou historii s charismatickými a současně osobnostně složitými zloději Nathanem Drakem a Chloe Frazerovou, kteří se smyslem pro zázraky cestují po světě a pronásledují neobyčejná dobrodružství a zapomenuté pověsti. Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection PS5 – dva nezapomenutelné příběhy v jednom baleníHledejte svůj odkaz a zanechte svou stopu na mapě Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection. Prožijte napínavý filmový příběh z dílny studia Naughty Dog. Objevujte ztracenou historii s charismatickými a současně osobnostně složitými „hledači pokladů“ Nathanem Drakem a Chloe Frazerovou. Oba mají smysl pro zázraky a dobrodružství, cestují po světě a pronásledují neobyčejná tajemství a zapomenuté pověsti. (alza.cz)

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Kniha - 512 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Kolekce her Unchrarted: Lost Legacy a Uncharted 4: Thiefs end (tonerpartner.cz)

The brand new third book in the captivating Fate & Flame series: a high fantasy, slow burn romance set against a backdrop of elemental magic, warring elven kingdoms and political betrayal. 'You betrayed your brother to steal a broken crown' The kingdom stands on the brink of chaos. Atticus' grip on the realm is faltering and, as threats arise ever closer to home, he is driven to increasingly desperate acts to hold onto power. With Islor's fate now in the balance, Zander stands to defend the Rift from the oncoming Ybarisan army. With the king's forces scattered, he must risk unlikely new alliances. And behind the walls of Ulysede, secrets wait for its new queen. Romeria knows that the paths of the hidden city will lead her to answers. But will they be enough to save the realm - or is their fate already sealed? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'You betrayed your brother to steal a broken crown'The kingdom stands on the brink of chaos. Atticus' grip on the realm is faltering, and as threats arise ever closer to home he is driven to increasingly desperate acts to hold onto power. With Islor's fate now in the balance, Zander stands to defend the Rift from the oncoming Ybarisan army.With the king's forces scattered, he must risk unlikely new alliances. And behind the walls of Ulysede, secrets wait for its new queen. Romeria knows that the paths of the hidden city will lead her to answers.But will they be enough to save the realm - or is their fate already sealed?The third book in the captivating Fate & Flame series (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hra na PC a XBOX - Xbox One S / Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, elektronická licence, klíč pro Xbox Live a Microsoft Store, žánr: akční, RPG a dobrodružná, pro online hraní vyžaduje předplatné Xbox Live Gold, Omlouváme se, ale snažíte se o zobrazení videa, které není podporováno vaším zařízením. Sea of Thieves slibuje být netradičním online simulátorem piráta se vším, co k tomu patří. Naloďte se na váš škuner, prozkoumávejte rozlehlá moře i bezedné hlubiny a nasbírejte pořádnou truhlu zlaťáků. Vypnuto Brouzdat budete zelenkavými vodami sluncem zalitého Karibiku. Vypnuto Bárku lze zakotvit a porozhlédnout se po pokladu na jednom z mnoha tropických ostrůvků. Vypnuto... (alza.cz)

Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: RPG a simulátor, Téměř čtyři tisíce let před událostmi z legendární filmové ságy se odehrává příběh s hlubokými důsledky pro celou galaxii. Mladí Jediové se vzepřou svým učitelům a vydají se na cestu za Temnou stranou Síly. Později se vrací s frontálním útokem na vnitřní systémy Republiky a díky své bezcitné povaze dokáží rychle rozšiřovat počty svých bojovníků. Někdo se jim musí brzy postavit. Volba padla na vás.Formování vlastní postavy je zvládnuto na jedničku s hvězdičkou a těžko lze v této oblasti hledat vůbec konkurenci. Kromě sebe máte pod kontrolou i vývoj své posádky, která společně s vámi obráží pořádný kus vesmíru. Bojový systém hry v sobě zahrnuje pauzovací režim, kde svým společníkům navolíte jednotlivé pokyny, což je v bitevní vřavě přímo báječné. Pokud se bude dařit, brzy objevíte i smrtící zbraň v podobě světelného meče. Jedno z nejlépe hodnocených RPG prostě musíte zažít.Jedná se o... (alza.cz)

Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautifully bound pocket-sized gift editions of much loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges, Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. Tales of the Jazz Age features some of F. Scott Fitzgerald's best-loved short stories and 'novelettes' including 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' and 'The Diamond as Big as the Ritz'. Set in the Jazz Age, Fitzgerald's own term for the Roaring Twenties of newly confident, post-war America, this collection shows a comic genius at work, fashioning every genre from low farce to shrewd social insight, along with fantasy of extraordinary invention. These stories illuminate the unique talent who went on to write The Great Gatsby, and to become one of the enduring icons of American literature. With an afterword by Ned Halley. Stories in this edition: The Jelly-Bean The Camel's Back May Day Porcelain and Pink The Diamond as Big as the Ritz The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Tarquin of Cheapside 'O Russet Witch' The Lees of Happiness Mr Icky: The Quintessence of Quaintness in One Act Jemina, the Mountain Girl (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: In a decrepit, Scottish castle overlooking the sea, Edgar Ravenswood dreams of revenge. Years ago, his father's rival conspired to strip the Ravenswoods of their fortune. But fate is about to play a cruel trick. After a chance encounter, Edgar falls for the beautiful Lucy. Her father is the very man behind his downfall. Can love heal the wounds of the past, or is the romance doomed from the start? Moody and gothic, "The Bride of Lammemoor" is set amidst the upheaval caused by the 1707 Act of Union. But Scott also lightens the atmosphere with satirical depictions of Scottish stereotypes. A great read for fans of the Brontes or Daphne Du Maurier. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Against the backdrop of the Porteous Riots, one woman must give everything to save her sister. It's 1763, and there's pandemonium on the streets of Edinburgh. Innocent protesters have been gunned down, and an angry mob is baying for the blood. Jeanie Deans is hoping for another form of justice. Her sister, Effie, has been wrongly sentenced to death. And the one thing that can save her is a royal pardon. So Jeanie sets out an epic journey to London to plead Effie's case to the queen. A classic work of historical fiction, "The Heart of Midlothian" is an incisive commentary on the malleable nature of justice. And at its center is one of literature's most appealing and courageous heroines. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Over the past thirty years, the Czech public administration has been the subject of research rooted in law, economics, and history. However, only minimal attention has been paid to what Czech public officials actually do on the job (policy work) and the extent of politically motivated interference in their work (politicisation). This book aims to fill this gap by presenting the evidence derived from a large-N survey of the Czech ministries, the first of its kind in the country. The findings presented in the book offer new insights into the activities within the “ivory towers” of the Czech ministries and defy popular notions of an appallingly politicised bureaucracy. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Herní doplněk / DLC - Xbox One S/Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, elektronická licence, klíč pro Xbox Live a Microsoft Store, žánr: Akční a RPG, pro uplatnění je vyžadována základní hra, pro online hraní vyžaduje předplatné Xbox Live Sea of Thieves Xbox / Windows přichází s dodatečným obsahemOslava pěti let života Sea of ??Thieves přináší speciální edici Sea of Thieves: Deluxe Upgrade Xbox / Windows. Jedná se o herní balíček, který vyžaduje vlastnictví základní hry. Veškerý herní obsahNákupem balíčku Sea of Thieves: Deluxe Upgrade Xbox / Windows získáte veškerý obsah, který byl přidán od uvedení hry na trh a navíc široký sortiment extra kosmetiky a sběratelských předmětů. Sea of Thieves: Deluxe Upgrade Xbox / Windows dále obsahuje:Bonusový obsah z edice 2023 – Hunter Cutlass, Hunter Pistol, Hunter Compass, Hunter... (alza.cz)

Hra na PC a XBOX - Xbox One S / Xbox One X, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, elektronická licence, klíč pro Xbox Live a Microsoft Store, žánr: akční a RPG, pro online hraní vyžaduje předplatné Xbox Live Gold, Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Sea of Thieves: Deluxe Edition Xbox / Windows jako netradiční online simulátorBudete pirátem se vším, co k tomu patří. Naloďte se na váš škuner, prozkoumávejte rozlehlá moře i bezedné hlubiny a nasbírejte pořádnou truhlu zlaťáků. Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Prozkoumejte vody KaribikuV Sea of Thieves: Deluxe Edition Xbox / Windows budete brouzdat zelenkavými vodami sluncem zalitého Karibiku. Bárku lze zakotvit a porozhlédnout se po pokladu na jednom z mnoha tropických ostrůvků. Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Boj na kanóny i na nožeS vašimi nepřáteli se... (alza.cz)

Kniha se věnuje kulturním procesům vyjednávání symbolických hranic přináležení v českém imigračním kontextu. Na základě kvalitativní analýzy biografických rozhovorů s přistěhovalci z Běloruska, Ukrajiny a Ruska žijících v České republice autorka zjišťuje, jak se utvářejí symbolické hranice přináležení skrze stigma v každodenních interakcích v sociálním a kulturním kontextu imigrace. Kniha si všímá rozporuplné kulturní reprezentace této skupiny migrantů v českém prostoru etnizovaných vztahů – zvláštního napětí mezi pozicí ‚Druhého‘ (‚Other) a ‚Bratra‘ (‚Brother‘) ve vztahu k Čechům. Toto napětí odráží minulé i současné procesy vytváření národa ve střední a východní Evropě, historické politické vztahy mezi socialistickým Československem a Sovětským svazem a migrační procesy v období po roce 1989. Kniha nabízí nový vhled do kulturního repertoáru českého imigračního kontextu a vyjednávání hranic češství. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 248 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá (alza.cz)

Written by a team of dedicated and passionate academics, and shaped by feedback from over 55 institutions, its straightforward narrative, reinforced by key concept overview videos for every chapter, communicate key ideas clearly: the right information is provided at the right time, and at the right depth.Its pause and think features, self-check quizzes, and graded end of chapter questions, augmented by flashcards of key terms, directly support active learning. The combination of narrative text and learning features promote a rich, active learning experience: read, watch, and do.Its combination of Quantitative Toolkits, Scientific Process panels, and the Life and its Exploration chapters provide more insight and support than any other general biology text; they prepare students to engage with this quantitative and experimental discipline with confidence, and set them on a path for success throughout their future studies.With coverage that spans the full scale of biological science - from molecule to ecosystem - and with an approach that fully supports flexible, self-paced learning, Biological Science: Exploring the Science of Life will set you on a path towards a deeper understanding of the key concepts in biology, and a greater appreciation of biology as a dynamic experimental science. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Even in peace the scars of war remain. "The Tale of Old Mortality", from Scott's collection "Tales of my Landlord", provides a window in to a time many of us could hardly imagine. A nation torn and divided, this volume tracks the lives and times of some of Scotland's most iconic names. At first it follows Robert Paterson (not Robert Pattinson of Twilight fame) who travels the nation repairing and maintaining the graves of all those lives lost in rebellion. They fought and died for their beliefs, their conquerors labelling them traitors, condemned them to unmarked earth. We are also introduced to Henry Morton, a young and sharp warrior, idealistic in his spirit and strong in his resolve. His belief in justice might be the end of him, as he is forced down a path where he must forsake his one true love and all those he holds dear. This tale of a nation religiously divided is richly populated with stunning and emotive characters, nail-biting narration and insatiable intrigue. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Drew Karpyshyn, 332 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The sequel to the "New York Times" bestseller "Darth Bane: Path of Destruction" continues the epic tale of the most famous--and perhaps the most diabolical--Sith Lord ever: Darth Bane, and his evil apprentice, Zannah. (alza.cz)

‘A darkly entertaining tale about American espionage, set in an era when Washington’s fear and skepticism about the agency resembles our climate today.’ New York Times At the end of World War II, the United States dominated the world militarily, economically, and in moral standing – seen as the victor over tyranny and a champion of freedom. But it was clear – to some – that the Soviet Union was already executing a plan to expand and foment revolution around the world. The American government’s strategy in response relied on the secret efforts of a newly-formed CIA. The Quiet Americans chronicles the exploits of four spies – Michael Burke, a charming former football star fallen on hard times, Frank Wisner, the scion of a wealthy Southern family, Peter Sichel, a sophisticated German Jew who escaped the Nazis, and Edward Lansdale, a brilliant ad executive. The four ran covert operations across the globe, trying to outwit the ruthless KGB in Berlin, parachuting commandos into Eastern Europe, plotting coups, and directing wars against Communist insurgents in Asia. But time and again their efforts went awry, thwarted by a combination of stupidity and ideological rigidity at the highest levels of the government – and more profoundly, the decision to abandon American ideals. By the mid-1950s, the Soviet Union had a stranglehold on Eastern Europe, the US had begun its disastrous intervention in Vietnam, and America, the beacon of democracy, was overthrowing democratically elected governments and earning the hatred of much of the world. All of this culminated in an act of betrayal and cowardice that would lock the Cold War into place for decades to come. Anderson brings to the telling of this story all the narrative brio, deep research, sceptical eye, and lively prose that made Lawrence in Arabia a major international bestseller. The intertwined lives of these men began in a common purpose of defending freedom, but the ravages of the Cold War led them to different fates. Two would quit the CIA in despair, stricken by the moral compromises they had to make; one became the archetype of the duplicitous and destructive American spy; and one would be so heartbroken he would take his own life. Scott Anderson’s The Quiet Americans is the story of these four men. It is also the story of how the United States, at the very pinnacle of its power, managed to permanently damage its moral standing in the world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Diego and his friends are 16 years old and their skateboards are their life! The summer is here and a strange wave of robberies is spreading very quickly through the most famous museums in the world. Diego discovers the source of these robberies and this drives him to start a journey that he would never have imagined. An incredible journey into the past that will take him all the way back to medieval Japan. Malamute comics is a series of dynamic comics graded by level and designed specifi cally for students of English. In The Treasure Thieves the reader will find an exciting A1/A2 level story in comic format that also includes: - A series of activities before, during and after the story. - The activity key. - An English/Spanish/French glossary which includes the most challenging words and expressions. These words are marked in a different colour throughout the story. The Treasure Thieves is recommended for both individual reading and also for classroom use. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A massive, interconnected cross-publisher initiative focused on an all-new era of Star Wars storytelling.It is the era of the High Republic and expansion across the stars is at its height. As trusted guardians of peace, the renowned Jedi protect the Republic and shine their light on those exploring the darkest reaches of the galaxy.(c) & TM 2021 LUCASFILM LTDCopyright (c) 2021 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.In the aftermath of the Hyperspace Disaster, young Jedi Knight, Lily Tora-Asi is assigned to help displaced civilians relocate to Banchii, a newly inhabited planet in the Inugg system far in the outer rim. Banchii is the site of a new Jedi temple led by Master Arkoff, Lily's Wookiee mentor, who imagines the temple as a place of peace for new inhabitants and for those who are traveling beyond. While balancing the arrival of incoming settlers with the strange mysteries of this remote outpost, Lily wonders if she's doing enough to bring peace to the galaxy. But when hidden dangers begin to emerge, the young Jedi will face her greatest challenge yet . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A massive, interconnected cross-publisher initiative focused on an all-new era of Star Wars storytelling.Centuries before the Skywalker saga, a new adventure begins...It is the era of the High Republic and interstellar expansion is at its height. As trusted guardians of peace, the renowned Jedi protect the Republic and shine their light on those exploring the darkest reaches of the galaxy.When Padawan Keerin Fionn and Jedi Knight Lily Tora-Asi learn that the recent Drengir battle was not an isolated incident, but part of a coordinated attack orchestrated by the Nihil, they are determined to protect their new home. While Master Arkoff is away assisting Master Stellan Gios's investigation, Lily is left in charge of rebuilding Banchii and restoring hope to the community. Lily vows the temple will not be put in danger again, but when a disruptive visitor arrives, Lily must protect Banchii, Keerin, and the Younglings from the growing Nihil threat-a threat that is closer than they think! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Publikace mapuje soubor 2 299 mincí z období římské republiky uložených ve sbírce Národního muzea. Na úvodní studie navazuje rozsáhlý obrazový katalog, jehož závěrečná část je věnována mincím z pokladu nalezeného v bulharském městě Guljanci. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Short, witty and exciting collection of short stories, “Tales of the Jazz Age” is by Francis Scott Fitzgerald, the author of \'The Great Gatsby\'. Divided into three parts, the tales are grouped into serious stories, non-sensical narratives, and fantasies. Among the most famous stories are the greedy and sinister \'The Diamond as Big as the Ritz\', the utterly amusing and ridiculous \'The Camel’s Back\', and the intriguing \'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button\', which has since been adapted into an award-winning film starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. It is a great read for anyone having an interest in the Jazz Age, 1920\'s stories or Fitzgerald’s fiction; and perfect for those who need something short and snappy to read on the go. F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) is one of the greatest American novelists of the 20th century and author of the classics ‘Tender is the Night’, ‘The Great Gatsby’ and \'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button\', all of which have been adapted in to successful film adaptations. His writing helped popularise the 1920s Jazz Age that he and wife Zelda Fitzgerald were in the centre of. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Features an humorous account of Author's battle with the breast cancer. From the good days when she could almost pretend it wasn't happening, to the bad days, when she couldn't bear to wake up, her story is emotional, heartbreaking and often hilarious. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The future of the dark side hangs in the balance in the stunning conclusion to the Darth Bane series.Twenty years have passed since the Sith and their endless rivalries were eradicated and replaced with the Rule of Two. Darth Bane now reigns alongside his young acolyte, Zannah, who must study and train in the dark side of the Force until the time comes to strike down her master and claim the mantle for herself.But Bane's brutal new regime has one potential fatal flaw--how will their legacy continue if an apprentice fails to raise their blade in combat? The only solution must be for the Dark Lord of the Sith to rediscover a long-forgotten secret of the order--the key to immortality.Bane's doubt spurs his young apprentice into action, and Zannah vows to destroy her master at any cost. After he mysteriously vanishes, she tracks him across the galaxy to a desolate desert outpost, where the fate of the dark side will be forged by a final fight to the death. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This publication has several modest goals: We shall describe how we conceptualised religious memory for the purposes of qualitative and quantitative survey research, and we shall explain how we operationalised religious communicative and cultural memory and why we believe that the questionnaire we designed and present here can also be applied in other contexts outside Czech society. Given the volume of data we obtained, we want to present at least a portion of our results and show what types of findings were achieved through our conceptualisation and operationalisation of religious memory. Finally, we want to present non-Czech-speaking readers with a comprehensive work describing changes in religiosity in Czech society, in this case from the perspective of memory studies. In other words, we want to offer an international audience a piece of work broader than just a journal article focusing on the study of religion in the Czech Republic. (patro.cz)

eBook:,Kniha vychází ze tří statistických výzkumů čtenářů a čtení, které v letech 2007, 2010 a 2013 zorganizovaly Ústav pro českou literaturu Akademie věd české republiky a Národní knihovna. Nejdříve jsou představeny základní údaje o České republice (demografie, kultura, vzdělání, ekonomika atd.), následují údaje z jednotlivých výzkumů. Ty se týkají čtení, digitálního čtení, toho, jak navštěvujeme veřejné knihovny, kolik knih si v průměru za rok kupujeme a jaký je náš vztah k jednotlivým médiím. Tuto kvantitativní část doplňují údaje části kvalitativní – volné výroky respondentů na téma čtení a knižního trhu. Publikaci uzavírá několik srovnání české čtenářské populace se situací v jiných zemích. – Vychází ve spolupráci s Ústavem pro českou literaturu Akademie věd české republiky. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

13-year-old Gabriel is a brilliant pickpocket, a skill which he uses to keep his often empty belly not quite so empty. And then one day, he's caught.But instead of being arrested, he is invited by the mysterious Caspian Crook to attend Crookhaven - a school for thieves. At Crookhaven, students are trained in lock-picking, forgery and 'crim-nastics', all with the intention of doing good out in the world, by conning the bad and giving back to the innocent.But ... can you ever really trust a thief?With a school wide competition to be crowned Top Crook and many mysteries to uncover, Gabriel's first year at Crookhaven will be one to remember...An irresistible series about chosen family, high stakes thievery, and what it really means to do good. Perfect for fans of M.G. Leonard and Anthony Horowitz. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Elektronická kniha - autor Prof. PhDr. Jiří Trávníček M. A., 96 stran Kniha vychází ze tří statistických výzkumů čtenářů a čtení, které v letech 2007, 2010 a 2013 zorganizovaly Ústav pro českou literaturu Akademie věd české republiky a Národní knihovna. Nejdříve jsou představeny základní údaje o České republice (demografie, kultura, vzdělání, ekonomika atd.), následují údaje z jednotlivých výzkumů. Ty se týkají čtení, digitálního čtení, toho, jak navštěvujeme veřejné knihovny, kolik knih si v průměru za rok kupujeme a jaký je náš vztah k jednotlivým médiím. Tuto kvantitativní část doplňují údaje části kvalitativní – volné výroky respondentů na téma čtení a knižního trhu. Publikaci uzavírá několik srovnání české čtenářské populace se situací v jiných zemích. – Vychází ve spolupráci s Ústavem pro českou literaturu Akademie věd české republiky. Detaily knihy: Autor: Prof. PhDr. Jiří Trávníček M. A. Rok vydání: 2015 ISBN: 978-80-747-0091-0 Počet stran: 96 (alza.cz)