The routledge international handbook of research on writing - rosalind horowitz

With a wide range of contributors from all over the world and from a range of disciplinary backgrounds, this handbook offers a truly global perspective on developments in research on writing. The new edition draws greater attention to writing and human development within a range of cultures, from childhood through adulthood. Attention to multimodalities, and writing/learning to write in digital spaces. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Stephen King, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Reissue. (alza.cz)

'Part biography, part collection of tips for the aspiring writer' Guardian. ON WRITING: A MEMOIR OF THE CRAFT is a brilliant book on writing from the number one bestselling writer. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The Handbook of Usage-Based Linguistics The Handbook of Usage-Based Linguistics is the first edited volume to provide a comprehensive, authoritative, and interdisciplinary view of usage-based theory in linguistics. Contributions by an international team of established and emerging scholars discuss the application of used-based approaches in phonology, morphosyntax, psycholinguistics, language variation and change, language development, cognitive linguistics, and other subfields of linguistics. Unprecedented in depth and scope, this groundbreaking work of scholarship addresses all major theoretical and methodological aspects of usage-based linguistics while offering diverse perspectives and key insights into theory, history, and methodology.Throughout the text, in-depth essays explore up-to-date methodologies, emerging approaches, new technologies, and cutting-edge research in usage-based linguistics in many languages and subdisciplines. Topics include used-based approaches to subfields such as anthropological linguistics, computational linguistics, statistical analysis, and corpus linguistics. Covering the conceptual foundations, historical development, and future directions of usage-based theory, The Handbook of Usage-Based Linguistics is a must-have reference work for advanced students and scholars in anthropological linguistics, psycholinguistics, cognitive linguistics, corpora analysis, and other subfields of linguistics. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Anne Lamott, 272 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná "Thirty years ago my older brother, who was ten years old at the time, was trying to get a report on birds written that he'd had three months to write. It was due the next day. We were out at our family cabin in Bolinas, and he was at the kitchen table close to tears, surrounded by binder paper and pencils and unopened books on birds, immobilized by the hugeness of the task ahead. Then my father sat down beside him, put his arm around my brother's shoulder, and said, 'Bird by bird, buddy. Just take it bird by bird.'" (alza.cz)

In New York Times bestselling author Anthony Horowitz’s ingenious fourth literary whodunit following The Word is Murder, The Sentence is Death, and A Line to Kill, Horowitz becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation—and only one man can prove his innocence: his newly estranged partner in solving crime, Detective Hawthorne. “I’m sorry but the answer’s no.” Reluctant author, Anthony Horowitz, has had enough. He tells ex-detective Daniel Hawthorne that after three books he’s splitting and their deal is over. The truth is that Anthony has other things on his mind. His new play, a thriller called Mindgame, is about to open at the Vaudeville Theater in London’s West End. Not surprisingly, Hawthorne declines a ticket to the opening night. The play is panned by the critics. In particular, Sunday Times critic Margaret Throsby gives it a savage review, focusing particularly on the writing. The next day, Throsby is stabbed in the heart with an ornamental dagger which turns out to belong to Anthony, and has his fingerprints all over it. Anthony is arrested by an old enemy . . . Detective Inspector Cara Grunshaw. She still carries a grudge from her failure to solve the case described in the second Hawthorne adventure, The Sentence is Death, and blames Anthony. Now she’s out for revenge. Thrown into prison and fearing for both his personal future and his writing career, Anthony is the prime suspect in Throsby’s murder and when a second theatre critic is found to have died in mysterious circumstances, the net closes in. Ever more desperate, he realizes that only one man can help him. But will Hawthorne take the call? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Handbook for Seminars of Private International Law is prepared primarily for students of the Comenius University, Faculty of Law. Its aim is, first of all, to guide students through the various topics taught in the seminars on Private International Law. The authors offer, inter alia, an overview of the basic literature or case law necessary for this subject. In addition, the second part of the handbook brings an overview and texts of the most important sources of Slovak private international law, which will surely be welcomed not only by students, but also by the professional or lay public. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

In New York Times bestselling author Anthony Horowitz’s ingenious fourth literary whodunit following The Word is Murder, The Sentence is Death, and A Line to Kill, Horowitz becomes the prime suspect in a murder investigation—and only one man can prove his innocence: his newly estranged partner in solving crime, Detective Hawthorne. “I’m sorry but the answer’s no.” Reluctant author, Anthony Horowitz, has had enough. He tells ex-detective Daniel Hawthorne that after three books he’s splitting and their deal is over. The truth is that Anthony has other things on his mind. His new play, a thriller called Mindgame, is about to open at the Vaudeville Theater in London’s West End. Not surprisingly, Hawthorne declines a ticket to the opening night. The play is panned by the critics. In particular, Sunday Times critic Margaret Throsby gives it a savage review, focusing particularly on the writing. The next day, Throsby is stabbed in the heart with an ornamental dagger which turns out to belong to Anthony, and has his fingerprints all over it. Anthony is arrested by an old enemy . . . Detective Inspector Cara Grunshaw. She still carries a grudge from her failure to solve the case described in the second Hawthorne adventure, The Sentence is Death, and blames Anthony. Now she’s out for revenge. Thrown into prison and fearing for both his personal future and his writing career, Anthony is the prime suspect in Throsby’s murder and when a second theatre critic is found to have died in mysterious circumstances, the net closes in. Ever more desperate, he realizes that only one man can help him. But will Hawthorne take the call? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The Art of Writing Fiction guides the reader through the processes of creative writing from journal-keeping to editing, offering techniques for stimulating creativity and making language vivid. Readers will master key aspects of fiction such as structure, character, voice and setting. Andrew Cowan provides an insightful introduction that brings his own well-crafted prose style to bear on the processes and pleasures of writing fiction, offering practical and personal advice culled from his own experience and that of other published writers. He lays open to the reader his own notes, his writing, and the experiences from his own life that he has drawn on in his fiction allowing the reader to develop their own writing project alongside the author as they go through the book. Andrew Cowan is the Director of the Creative Writing programme at the University of East Anglia. He is the author of five novels, including Pig (1994), which won the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award, and most recently Worthless Men (2014). (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: A rare work of nonfiction from Edith Wharton, The Writing of Fiction contains timeless advice on writing and reading well from the first woman ever to win a Pulitzer Prize—now with a new introduction by Brandon Taylor.In 1921, Edith Wharton won a Pulitzer Prize for her first novel, The Age of Innocence. Over the course of her career, she would continue to produce beloved, bestselling work—from The House of Mirth to The Custom of the Country—and gained a reputation for her incisive critiques of her upper-class social circle. To each new generation of readers, her work remains fresh, formally remarkable, and endlessly entertaining.The Writing of Fiction is a window into Wharton’s mind as she ponders the intertwined arts of writing and reading. Wharton provides invaluable insight on the subjects of character, the challenge of finely-tuned short stories, the construction of a novel, and more. Beyond a treatise on craft, The Writing of Fiction is a sweeping meditation by a masterful practitioner and a rare chance to experience the inimitable voice of one of America’s most influential novelists. (knihydobrovsky.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)

Kniha - autor Ransom Riggs, 208 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá - autor Ransom Riggs, 208 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá The first Sherlock Holmes adventure appeared in 1887, but today the detective is more popular than ever-witness the upcoming release date of Sherlock Holmes, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law. For every reader who dreams of solving crimes in turn-of-the-century London, The Sherlock Holmes Handbook features skills that all would-be sleuths should know: - How to Use Deductive Reasoning- How to Analyze Fingerprints-Without Computers- How to Master a Dozen Disguises- How to Survive a Plunge over a Waterfall Readers will also discover a host of information about Holmes and his universe: How was the real Scotland Yard organized? Could people back then really buy cocaine over the counter? And why were the British so terrified of Australia? Packed with fascinating trivia, evocative illustrations, and a classic... (alza.cz)

Ryan Holiday has led the popular revival of stoicism since 2014, with his acclaimed bestsellers The Obstacle is the Way, Ego is the Enemy, and - in partnership with Stephen Hanselman - The Daily Stoic. This latter offered powerful quotations, fresh anecdotes, and insightful commentary on the wisdom of Epictetus, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius. Now Holiday and Hanselman are back with The Daily Stoic Journal, an interactive guide to integrating this ancient philosophy into our 21st century lives. Readers will find weekly explanations and quotations to inspire deeper reflection on Stoic practices, as well as daily prompts and a helpful introduction explaining the various Stoic tools of self-management. The beautifully designed hardback features space for morning and evening notes, along with advice to encourage ongoing writing and insights, day by day through the year. As a companion volume for those who already love The Daily Stoic, or as a stylish stand-alone journal, this is perfect for anyone seeking inner peace and clarity in our volatile world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'Our deal is over.'This is what reluctant author Anthony Horowitz tells ex-detective Daniel Hawthorne in an awkward encounter. The truth is that Anthony has other things on his mind.His new play 'Mindgame' is about to open at London's Vaudeville theatre, and on opening night, Sunday Times critic Harriet Throsby gives the play a savage review.The next morning she is found dead, stabbed in the heart with an ornamental dagger that has only one set of finger prints on it. Anthony's.Anthony is arrested, charged with Throsby's murder, and thrown into prison.Alone and increasingly desperate, he realises only one man can help him.But will Hawthorne take his call? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Ryan Holiday has led the popular revival of stoicism since 2014, with his acclaimed bestsellers The Obstacle is the Way, Ego is the Enemy, and - in partnership with Stephen Hanselman - The Daily Stoic. This latter offered powerful quotations, fresh anecdotes, and insightful commentary on the wisdom of Epictetus, Seneca, and Marcus Aurelius. Now Holiday and Hanselman are back with The Daily Stoic Journal, an interactive guide to integrating this ancient philosophy into our 21st century lives. Readers will find weekly explanations and quotations to inspire deeper reflection on Stoic practices, as well as daily prompts and a helpful introduction explaining the various Stoic tools of self-management. The beautifully designed hardback features space for morning and evening notes, along with advice to encourage ongoing writing and insights, day by day through the year. As a companion volume for those who already love The Daily Stoic, or as a stylish stand-alone journal, this is perfect for anyone seeking inner peace and clarity in our volatile world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Use this tactile, age-old craft to make your own unique and modern leather items. The Leathercraft Handbook guides you through all the skills, tools, and techniques you need to make beautiful and durable pieces, from elegant accessories to stylish homewares - without the need for expensive equipment. Try your hand at more than 20 step-by-step projects, complete with easy-to-follow tutorials and templates that can be scaled up or down.Ranging from a classic glasses case to a chic tote bag, the pieces are suitable for beginners through to experienced leatherworkers and feature inspiration on how to make the designs your own. Destined to be a classic, this modern introduction offers a contemporary twist on the age-old craft of leatherworking. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A new way of thinking about furniture, from the international bestselling author of The Interior Design HandbookAward-winning blogger Frida Ramstedt shares insights and advice on how to make sure the furniture you buy doesn’t just look good but is also well-made, long-lasting and, most importantly, comfortable to use every day. Inspired by her rich Scandinavian furniture design heritage and filled with insider tips, The Furnishing Handbook is an indispensable guide to finding the pieces that work best for your body and home. ‘Ramstedt advises us to look away from social media to create the nurturing homes we need’ The Times (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'Not only a dazzling analysis of the workings of sexism, but a balm for the soul. It will teach you how to survive and how to transform the world' Hannah DawsonWe have to keep saying it because they keep doing it. Do colleagues roll their eyes in a meeting when you use words like sexism or racism? Do you refuse to laugh at jokes that aren't funny? Have you been called divisive for pointing out a division? Then you are a feminist killjoy, and this handbook is for you.The term killjoy has been used to dismiss feminism by claiming that it causes misery. But by naming ourselves feminist killjoys, we recover a feminist history, turning it into a source of strength as well as an inspiration. Drawing on her own stories and those of others, especially Black and brown feminists and queer thinkers, Sara Ahmed combines depth of thought with honesty and intimacy.The Feminist Killjoy Handbook unpicks the lies our culture tells us and provides a form of solidarity and companionship that can be returned to over a lifetime. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Everyone needs flowers in their life: this is an easy guide to growing your own. Have you always wanted flowers at your fingertips but were not sure how to get started? Or even what to do to grow beauty? Featuring forty of the easiest and most beautiful flowers to grow for any space, The Super Bloom Handbook will show you how. From bearded irises and roses to pelargoniums and zinnias, there is a flower for every pot, planter box or garden. Here are flowers that are abundant and resilient, that will grow even if you garden in tough conditions. Here are self-sufficient beauties to grow even if you snatch gardening in small moments of time, so your garden can overflow with delight even as your calendar overflows. Jac Semmler shows you how to care for your flowers, offering key information on growing flowers from seed, planting, pruning and flower care. The Super Bloom Handbook will help you discover the beauty that nature can offer, and the joy of tending plants and holding flowers in your hands. Start small, gain confidence and grow your way to a floral wonderland. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Sketch, doodle and vlog your way through the year with The Fashion Vlogger's Handbook. This handy pocket-sized book is divided into four sections, each dedicated to one of the four seasons of the year. You can plan seasonal colour and pattern mood boards, create LookBooks, design outfits for your favourite vloggers, create accessories, write and doodle about your favourite fashion items and much more! Each section contains planning pages filled with top tips, linked to the activities, to help you plan your very own vlogs, from fashion DIY tutorials and LookBooks to trends including 'What's In My Bag?' and 'My Morning Routine'. There are 36 vlogs to plan, with extra pages dedicated to creating four seasonal LookBooks, plus there's loads of inspiration and ideas for additional vlogs to be created.With line art by Emma Price and featuring vloggers such as Zoella, Lucy and Lydia, Jo Wee, Marcus Butler, Louis Cole, Samantha Maria, Victoria Magrath, Bethany Mota, Fleur DeForce, Niomi Smart, Patricia Bright and Miranda Sings, this handbook is the perfect partner for any aspiring fashion vlogger or fan! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,This is a unique history of what in the 1980s was the world’s largest association in the media field. However, the IOJ was embroiled in the Cold War: the bulk of 300,000 members were in the socialist East and developing South. Hence the collapse of the Soviet-led communist order in central-eastern Europe in 1989–91 precipitated the IOJ’s demise. The author – a Finnish journalism educator and media scholar – served as President of the IOJ during its heyday. In addition to a chronological account of the organization, the book includes testimonies by actors inside and outside the IOJ and comprehensive appendices containing unpublished documents. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Milan Šácha, 12 stran, anglicky, kroužková Jedinečný nástenný kalendár v modernom dizajne, ktorý je unikátny nielen rozmermi, ale najmä obsahom. Jediná učebnica angličtiny, ktorú je možné zavesiť na stenu. ŽIADNY EURO-SPEAK, ŽIADNA UČEBNICOVÁ ANGLIČTINA ale nádherná, súčasná, prirodzene bohatá, hovorová americká angličtina. THE REAL DEAL Záplava užitočnej gramatiky a tiež slovnej zásoby, nenásilne vpletenej do pútavých minipríbehov. Tento sprievodca angličtinou v podobe nástenného kalendára nikdy nezostarne, vďaka čomu ho môžeš využívať kedykoľvek a v ktoromkoľvek roku. Konečne kalendár, ktorý netreba meniť každý rok. Mať každodenne na očiach prirodzenú angličtinu - to nemôže byť na škodu... A čím častejšie do kalendára nahliadneš, tým viac ti tvoja angličtina poďakuje :-) (alza.cz)

Jedinečný nástenný kalendár v modernom dizajne, ktorý je unikátny nielen rozmermi, ale najmä obsahom. Jediná učebnica angličtiny, ktorú je možné zavesiť na stenu. ŽIADNY EURO-SPEAK, ŽIADNA UČEBNICOVÁ ANGLIČTINA ale nádherná, súčasná, prirodzene bohatá, hovorová americká angličtina. THE REAL DEAL Záplava užitočnej gramatiky a tiež slovnej zásoby, nenásilne vpletenej do pútavých minipríbehov. Tento sprievodca angličtinou v podobe nástenného kalendára nikdy nezostarne, vďaka čomu ho môžeš využívať kedykoľvek a v ktoromkoľvek roku. Konečne kalendár, ktorý netreba meniť každý rok. Mať každodenne na očiach prirodzenú angličtinu - to nemôže byť na škodu... A čím častejšie do kalendára nahliadneš, tým viac ti tvoja angličtina poďakuje :-) (patro.cz)

A man awakes in a clearing in what appears to be medieval England with no memory of who he is, where he came from, or why he is there. Chased by a group from his own time, his sole hope for survival lies in regaining his missing memories, making allies among the locals, and perhaps even trusting in their superstitious boasts. His only help from the "real world" should have been a guidebook entitled The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England, except his copy exploded during transit. The few fragments he managed to save provide clues to his situation, but can he figure them out in time to survive? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Discover Monocle’s favourite places to stay, eat, shop and visit across Spain. Hot on the heels of Portugal: The Monocle Handbook, Monocle’s latest title turns its focus to sunny Spain in the next of its country-specific books. This practical guide will steer you from the streets of Seville to the mountains of Mallorca, introducing Monocle’s favourite places to stay, eat, shop and visit across the country. Discover the sleekest beachside boltholes in the Costa Brava, the family-run restaurants plating up the tastiest tapas in Andalucía and the buzziest bars in Barcelona before getting your cultural fix in Valencia, Bilbao or Madrid. You’ll meet the Spaniards making waves in the fashion industry, visit the artisans turning out beautiful contemporary designs and hear from the chefs shaking up the country’s food scene. And of course you’ll find out the finest stretches of sand on which to lay down your towel. For those looking to put down roots in Spain, the book also profiles the cities, towns and neighbourhoods worth investing in, the architects and designers to commission and even some interior design inspiration for your apartment or holiday home. So, whether you are putting together an itinerary for a sun-soaked weekend or planning to stay a little longer, Spain: The Monocle Handbook makes the perfect companion. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: First published in 1858 'Handbook to the New Gold-Fields' is a fascinating guide by prolific author R.M. Ballantyne to the land of California following the initial gold rush there. In it he describes the new gold-fields, the wildlife, and the people of the area – both the American Indians and the workers who had come to seek their fortune from afar. With beautiful and evocative descriptions throughout, this is a fascinating glimpse of California following perhaps one of the most altering periods of its history. - (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Jasper van Woudenberg; Colin O'Flynn, 300 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Available at a lower price from other sellers that may not offer free Prime shipping. The Hardware Hacking Handbook takes you deep inside embedded devices to show how different kinds of attacks work, then guides you through each hack on real hardware. Embedded devices are chip-size microcomputers small enough to be included in the structure of the object they control, and they’re everywhere—in phones, cars, credit cards, laptops, medical equipment, even critical infrastructure. This means understanding their security is critical. The Hardware Hacking Handbook takes you deep inside different types of embedded systems, revealing the designs, components, security limits, and reverse-engineering challenges you need to know for executing effective hardware attacks. Written with wit and infused with hands-on lab experiments, this handbook puts you in the role of an... (alza.cz)

Kniha - anglicky, Pevná bez přebalu lesklá - anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá The Linux Programming Interface is the definitive guide to the Linux and UNIX programming interface - the interface employed by nearly every application that runs on a Linux or UNIX system.In this authoritative work, Linux programming expert Michael Kerrisk provides detailed descriptions of the system calls and library functions that you need in order to master the craft of system programming, and accompanies his explanations with clear, complete example programs.You ll find descriptions of over 500 system calls and library functions, and more than 200 example programs, 88 tables, and 115 diagrams. You ll learn how to:- Read and write files efficiently - Use signals, clocks, and timers- Create processes and execute programs- Write secure programs- Write multithreaded programs using POIX threads- Build and use shared libraries- Perform interprocess communication using pipes, message... (alza.cz)

Hudební CD - Deutsche Grammophon zveřejňuje živé nahrávky pořízené během různých fází 18. Chopinovy mezinárodní klavírní soutěže. Bruce Liu je nově korunovaným vítězem nejprestižnější světové klavírní soutěže. Deutsche Grammophon zveřejňuje živé nahrávky pořízené během různých fází 18. Chopinovy mezinárodní klavírní soutěže. Bruce Liu je nově korunovaným vítězem nejprestižnější světové klavírní soutěže. Rok vydání : 2021 Seznam stop CD Andante spianato et Grande polonaise brillante, Op. 22: Andante spianato. Tranquillo / Andante spianato et Grande polonaise brillante, Op. 22: Polonaise. Allegro molto / Mazurka in G Sharp Minor Op. 33, No.1 / Mazurka in C Major, Op. 33, No.2 / Mazurka in D Major Op. 33, No.3 / Mazurka in B Minor Op. 33, No.4 / Étude in C-Sharp Minor Op. 10, No. 4 / Étude in A Minor Op. 25, No. 4 / Nocturne in C-Sharp Minor Op. 27, No.1 / Waltz No. 4 in A Flat, Op. 42 / Scherzo No.4 In E, Op. 54 / Variations On L? ci darem la mano From... (alza.cz)

The present monograph represents a manual, summarizing state-of-the-art of the Altaic diachronic linguistics, concentrates on development of linguistic research in the Turkic, Mongolic, Tungusic, Koreanic and Japonic branches, first descriptive, later comparative. A special attention is payed to history of both the partial and general models of classifications, overview of etymologies of the main ethno- and choronyms and process of establishing the phonetic correspondences within and among the individual branches. For illustration of the common heritage the nominal and pronominal case systems were chosen as examples of the stable subsystems. In details is mapped a history of etymological analysis of the Altaic numerals, including new solutions. The monograph is for linguists, historians, anthropologists and archaeologists interested in Siberia, Central Asia and the Far East. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 288 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná New York Times best-selling author and renowned science journalist Ed Yong compiles the best science and nature writing published in 2020. (alza.cz)

Have you ever wondered how to ensure a cohesive feel throughout your home or how to style a neutral interior? Lucy Gough's new book answers these questions - along with the more common dilemmas of choosing art and successfully combining clashing patterns. And, while creating a home that you adore can feel like a daunting task, Lucy breaks it down so it feels less overwhelming ...The homes showcased here are aspirational, characterful and utterly dreamy.' Homes & AntiquesWe all want to live in a home that reflects our personalities and experiences. But if we are not a professional decorator or stylist where do we start? In this inspirational and helpful handbook, interiors stylist and tutor Lucy Gough will teach you how to understand your true style and how to implement it as you decorate your living space. Your dream home needn't be a spacious, architecturally designed building - it could be small or rented - and with this book you'll discover what YOU love so you can surround yourself with the colours, furniture, furnishings and finishing touches that inspire you.The book includes:- How to create and use a moodboard. - How to translate magazine imagery into your home - How to create impact with art, plants and accessories - How to style your kitchen, living room, bathroom, home office and hallway- Key inspirational case studies - explaining how and why they work so well. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Discover Monocle’s favourite places to stay, eat, shop and visit across France. Following Spain: The Monocle Handbook is the third title in premium series of country-focused guides. France: The Monocle Handbook presents our favourite spots across this sunny nation, from Paris and Marseille to Basque Country and Corsica. Discover innovative retailers and charming hotels, as well as leading museums and galleries – and, of course, a vineyard or two. We also introduce the smartest areas to move to, plus advice from the plucky entrepreneurs who’ve already set up shop. It’s time to see this varied country afresh. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

An illustrated reader featuring a collection of essays from trailblazing curator and writer Helen Molesworth – the first book of her collected writings Over the past three decades, Helen Molesworth’s singular voice and lively curatorial vision has established her as one of the most dynamic and influential voices in the art world. This generously illustrated reader – the first ever collection of her writings – presents 24 essays from the past 30 years, gathered from exhibition catalogs and art publications such as Artforum, Documents, frieze, and October. The volume opens with a new essay that lays out Molesworth’s belief in art’s unique capacity for merging knowledge and feeling. It also includes new critical and reflective commentary on her past writing, an innovative approach that will position Open Questions as an indispensable volume for viewing and thinking about contemporary art for generations to come. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This must-have book shows us WHY we need to take action now to combat climate change and then, critically, HOW, through easy-to-understand language and fascinating infographics that offer each of us varied and doable solutions to the overwhelming challenges facing our planet. As more focus is put on climate science, there is a need for each of us to learn how we can change our habits in our home, communities, and government to save our planet. Enter The Climate Action Handbook. A visually stunning guide, it does what no other climate change book manages to do: it's approachable, digestible, and offers the average person ideas, options, and a roadmap for action. It also offers hope-often overlooked in climate change conversations. Climate actions can create near-instantaneous improvements in air quality and can offer ways to address societal inequities, green our communities, save money, and build local economies. Stunning and creative infographics help anyone easily grasp the many challenges facing our planet, as well as how every action-be it on the individual, local, or government level-matters. From food and fashion choices, rethinking travel, greening up our homes and gardens, to civic engagement and championing community climate planning, Dr. Heidi Roop shares 100 wide-ranging ways that readers from all walks of life can help move the needle in the right direction. Actions include: * Cutting down on food waste * Reducing your driving speed * Voting in every election * Using the cold-water cycle on your washing machine * Supporting healthy soils in your gardens and community green spaces * Engaging in local climate action planning * Preparing an emergency kit for your home * Deleting unused emails and online accounts * Swapping out milk for nondairy alternatives like oat milk * Opting for slower shipping whenever possible * Regularly maintaining and clean your heating and cooling systems * Engaging in climate conversations at work and at home And many more!Return to this invaluable resource again and again to discover a roadmap for action and much-needed hope. What will your climate journey look like? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This book brings together two decades of work by the authors on dialogical networks, showing how the concept of the dialogical network developed through series of connected case studies and clarifying the concept through historical analysis. Identifying the key characteristics of dialogical networks and showing that knowledge of them, though formulated in the abstract, is affected by historical contingencies, it demonstrates that work on dialogical networks required the work of a practical historian, connecting contemporary work to foregoing studies. As such, this volume represents an original study of how doing history is a part of research and sheds light on the ways in which people use the past in their social activities. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Vademecum of International law, as the label of this textbook indicates, is a brief handbook of public international law. The objective of this textbook is to provide its readers with a coherent introduction into the study of public international law. This textbook therefore explains the main concepts and institutions of public international law. In doing so, where appropriate, the text takes into consideration historic origins and development of the respektive institutions of public international law, as well as the historic development of public international law as a whole. This textbook also deliberately includes extensive quotations of both primary texts (such as court decisions or texts of international treaties) as well as thoughts of influential writers in the respective fields of public international law. The resort to extensive quotations should provide the reader with first hand resources without the (always subjective) deformation of the respektive source via paraphrasing. This textbook is not intended to serve as an all-encompassing textbook or encyclopedia. After all, for that it would be too short in the first place. The objective here is to provide the reader with a basic introduction into the key areas of public international law, foundations upon which one can built further study. The reason is that this book is primarily intended as a main textbook for a one semester course called Introduction to Public International Law taught at the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen and frequented primarily by Erasmus exchange students for whom English is in most cases a foreign language. In doing so, this textbook leaves out certain areas of public international law that ought to be read elsewhere, inter alia: material maritime law, international criminal law, space law, aviation law, international environmental law, and human rights law. Other areas are discussed in volume and depth appropriate to a one semester course in a qualifying law degree program. (patro.cz)

Vademecum of International law, as the label of this textbook indicates, is a brief handbook of public international law. The objective of this textbook is to provide its readers with a coherent introduction into the study of public international law. This textbook therefore explains the main concepts and institutions of public international law. In doing so, where appropriate, the text takes into consideration historic origins and development of the respektive institutions of public international law, as well as the historic development of public international law as a whole. This textbook also deliberately includes extensive quotations of both primary texts (such as court decisions or texts of international treaties) as well as thoughts of influential writers in the respective fields of public international law. The resort to extensive quotations should provide the reader with first hand resources without the (always subjective) deformation of the respektive source via paraphrasing. This textbook is not intended to serve as an all-encompassing textbook or encyclopedia. After all, for that it would be too short in the first place. The objective here is to provide the reader with a basic introduction into the key areas of public international law, foundations upon which one can built further study. The reason is that this book is primarily intended as a main textbook for a one semester course called Introduction to Public International Law taught at the University of West Bohemia in Pilsen and frequented primarily by Erasmus exchange students for whom English is in most cases a foreign language. In doing so, this textbook leaves out certain areas of public international law that ought to be read elsewhere, inter alia: material maritime law, international criminal law, space law, aviation law, international environmental law, and human rights law. Other areas are discussed in volume and depth appropriate to a one semester course in a qualifying law degree program. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Autor vytvoril sériu napínavých špionážnych príbehov, ktoré spája postava 14-ročného Alexa Ridera. Po tragickej smrti rodičov a strýka sa dostáva do neuveriteľnej spleti záhadných a nebezpečných situácií a v tajnej službe bojuje proti zloduchovi, ktorý ohrozuje svet. Napínavá zápletka a rýchle plynúci dej vás bude držať v napätí až do konca. Kniha bola vo svete veľmi úspešná. (patro.cz)

Autor vytvoril sériu napínavých špionážnych príbehov, ktoré spája postava 14-ročného Alexa Ridera. Po tragickej smrti rodičov a strýka sa dostáva do neuveriteľnej spleti záhadných a nebezpečných situácií a v tajnej službe bojuje proti zloduchovi, ktorý ohrozuje svet. Napínavá zápletka a rýchle plynúci dej vás bude držať v napätí až do konca. Kniha bola vo svete veľmi úspešná. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A wickedly funny tale about the granny from Hell by the creator of Alex Rider. Anthony Horowitz, creator of the bestselling Alex Rider series has written a wickedly funny story, with hilarious illustrations by Tony Ross. Twelve-year-old Joe has an unbelievably evil Granny. Not only is Granny physically repulsive and horribly mean, but she also has the look in her eye of a predatory crocodile. Soon Joe starts to suspect that she has unpleasant designs on him. But what are they and how can he foil them? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Vademecum of International Investment Law is a monograph covering the substantial principles of the law of international investment protection. It covers both the arena of customary international law relevant to investment protection as well as the substantial principles governing the treatment of investments as embodies into bilateral investment treaties. It is a suitable handbook for practitioners of the law of direct foreign investment (and of relevant dispute settlement issues) as well as a suitable textbook for students of this discipline. Vademecum of International Investment Law je anglicky psaná monografie pojednávající o mezinárodním právu ochrany investic. Kniha se zaměřuje na materiální právo ochrany investic, a to jednak obyčejové v historickém úvodu samotné knihy, tak zejména na standardy ochrany ve dvoustranných a vícestranných dohodách o ochraně investic. Nad rámec uvedeného kniha poskytuje propedeutický exkurs i do práva odpovědnosti států za škodu, kterážto oblast mezinárodního práva je technickou podmínkou uplatňování nároků i v kontextu dvoustranných smluv o ochraně investic. Kniha pracuje anglosaským způsobem s judikaturou, a je proto vhodnou příručkou pro praxi v dané oblasti mezinárodního práva stejně, jako vhodným výukovým textem. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Ben Horowitz, cofounder of Andreessen Horowitz and one of Silicon Valley's most respected and experienced entrepreneurs, offers essential advice on building and running a startup-practical wisdom for managing the toughest problems business school doesn't cover, based on his popular ben's blog. While many people talk about how great it is to start a business, very few are honest about how difficult it is to run one. Ben Horowitz analyzes the problems that confront leaders every day, sharing the insights he's gained developing, managing, selling, buying, investing in, and supervising technology companies. A lifelong rap fanatic, he amplifies business lessons with lyrics from his favorite songs, telling it straight about everything from firing friends to poaching competitors, cultivating and sustaining a CEO mentality to knowing the right time to cash in. Filled with his trademark humor and straight talk, The Hard Thing About Hard Things is invaluable for veteran entrepreneurs as well as those aspiring to their own new ventures, drawing from Horowitz's personal and often humbling experiences. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

V tomto napínavém románu je literární legenda JAMES BOND zpátky na vzestupu v padesátých letech minulého století. Píše se rok 1957 a James Bond jen tak tak přežil souboj s Auricem Goldfingerem v pevnosti Fort Knox… (patro.cz)

Sherlock Holmes, nejslavnější soukromý detektiv, se vrací v novém příběhu z pera renomovaného autora předloh k detektivním seriálům (Vraždy v Midsomeru, Foylova válka, ad.). Píše se rok 1890 a u dveří bytu číslo 221B v ulici Baker Street zvoní vyděšený obchodník s obrazy - v mrazivých londýnských ulicích ho sleduje záhadný cizinec s čerstvou jizvou v obličeji. Zdánlivě triviální případ, který Sherlocka Holmese zavede z Londýna až do přistěhovaleckých čtvrtí amerického Bostonu, se však záhy mění v drtivou noční můru. Dvojice vyšetřovatelů postupně odhaluje tajemné spiknutí, jehož odhalení hrozí otřást samotnými základy Britského impéria. Anthony Horowitz je renomovaný autor předloh k detektivním seriálům (Vraždy v Midsomeru, Foylova válka a Hercule Poirot) a příběhů pro děti i dospělé z oblasti hororu a fantasy. Ve svém novém románu kongeniálně navazuje na dnes již klasické dílo Arthura Conana Doyla líčící dobrodružství brilantního detektiva Sherlocka Holmese. Anthony Horowitz jako první po mnoha letech získal oficiální svolení od dědiců práv na dílo A. C. Doyla, aby v Domu hedvábí nezapomenutelnou postavu legendárního detektiva opět oživil. Román tak doplňuje slavný kánon případů Sherlocka Holmese a je neocenitelným přírůstkem do knihovničky všech milovníků detektivní literatury. (patro.cz)

Supertajný tínedžerský agent Alex Rider prichádza do exkluzívnej akadémie Point Blanc, v ktorej sa usilujú prevychovať vzdorovitých synov boháčov. Má zistiť, prečo ich otcovia začali náhle umierať. Stane sa žiakom školy a v tej chvíli sa rozpúta napínavý príbeh – Alex stojí sám proti mocným a jeho jedinou zbraňou je odvaha a dômyselné technické „hračky“. Podarí sa mu varovať svet pred nebezpečenstvom skôr, ako bude neskoro? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Sherlock Holmes, nejslavnější soukromý detektiv, se vrací v novém příběhu z pera renomovaného autora thrillerů, detektivek i předloh k detektivním seriálům (Vraždy v Midsomeru, Foylova válka, ad.). Píše se rok 1890 a u dveří bytu číslo 221B v ulici Baker Street zvoní vyděšený obchodník s obrazy - v mrazivých londýnských ulicích ho sleduje záhadný cizinec s čerstvou jizvou v obličeji. Zdánlivě triviální případ, který Sherlocka Holmese zavede z Londýna až do přistěhovaleckých čtvrtí amerického Bostonu, se však záhy mění v drtivou noční můru. Dvojice vyšetřovatelů postupně odhaluje tajemné spiknutí, jehož odhalení hrozí otřást samotnými základy Britského impéria. Anthony Horowitz je renomovaný autor předloh k detektivním seriálům (Vraždy v Midsomeru, Foylova válka a Hercule Poirot) a příběhů pro děti i dospělé z oblasti hororu a fantasy. Ve svém novém románu kongeniálně navazuje na dnes již klasické dílo Arthura Conana Doyla líčící dobrodružství brilantního detektiva Sherlocka Holmese. Anthony Horowitz jako první po mnoha letech získal oficiální svolení od dědiců práv na dílo A. C. Doyla, aby v Domu hedvábí nezapomenutelnou postavu legendárního detektiva opět oživil. Román tak doplňuje slavný kánon případů Sherlocka Holmese a je neocenitelným přírůstkem do knihovničky všech milovníků detektivní literatury. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'The finest crime novel of the year' Daily Mail***** Seven for a mystery that needs to be solved . . . Editor Susan Ryland has worked with bestselling crime writer Alan Conway for years. Readers love his detective, Atticus Pund, a celebrated solver of crimes in the sleepy English villages of the 1950s.But Conway's latest tale of murder at Pye Hall is not quite what it seems. Yes, there are dead bodies and a host of intriguing suspects, but hidden in the pages of the manuscript lies another story: a tale written between the very words on the page, telling of real-life jealousy, greed, ruthless ambition and murder.From the creator of Midsomer Murders comes a fiendish mystery perfect for fans of Agatha Christie's Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot.*****Praise for Magpie Murders - the gripping Sunday Times bestselling crime thriller:'Ingenious' Sunday Times'Thrilling and compelling with a stunning twist' Daily Mail 'A stylish thriller' Sunday Mirror 'A cunning reinvention of the thriller' Mail on Sunday (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Slavný rozvodový advokát celebrit je nalezen ve svém bytě mrtvý. Někdo mu rozbil hlavu láhví vína za 2 000 liber. Což vzhledem k faktu, že on sám byl abstinent, působí trochu podivně. Stejně jako trojciferné číslo, které vrah napsal na zeď. Právník si stačil nadělat pár nepřátel, ale který z nich ho nenáviděl natolik, že ho zabil? A jak s tím vším souvisí smrt jeho dávného přítele, k níž došlo jen o den dřív?Policie je v koncích, a tak je znovu povolán neoblíbený, leč brilantní soukromý vyšetřovatel Daniel Hawthorne, který si přizve svého „Watsona“, známého spisovatele a scenáristu Anthonyho Horowitze. Anthony by si ale rád trochu zapátral i na vlastní pěst. Zvlášť když má pocit, že před ním jeho společník řadu věcí tají. Navíc mu tahle spolupráce, začíná nepříjemně zasahovat do života.Poutavé a zábavné vyprávění plné holmesovských dedukcí a falešných stop, které ve čtenáři s ostřížím zrakem vyvolává příjemný pocit, že má navrch.Horowitzovi vraždy zkrátka vycházejí – a to nejen knižně. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

V tomto napínavém románu od úspěšného spisovatele Anthonyho Horowitze je literární legenda James Bond zpátky na vzestupu v padesátých letech minulého století. Píše se rok 1957 a James Bond (agent 007) jen tak tak přežil souboj s Auricem Goldfingerem v pevnosti Fort Knox. Po boku má až do konce Pussy Galorovou. Ani jeden z nich netuší, že se SSSR a Západ pouštějí do vražedného boje o technickou převahu. A ve hře je opět Směrš. Tyto zvláštní jednotky sovětské vojenské kontrarozvědky plánují sabotáž závodu formule 1 na Nürburgringu, nejnebezpečnějším okruhu v Evropě. Bond sedí v kokpitu, ale události nabírají nečekaný obrat, když je svědkem setkání člena Směrše s nečestným korejským milionářem Sin Čä-songem. Bond se záhy ocitá v úplně jiném závodě, jehož následky by mohly změnit svět. Osud ho svádí dohromady s Jeopardy Laneovou, americkou agentkou a vyšetřovatelkou finanční kriminality, a v situaci, kdy se úzkostí zastavuje srdce, odhaluje plán, který by mohl srazit Západ na kolena. Tímto brilantně napsaným poutavým dobrodružstvím věhlasný autor splňuje všechny nároky a oprašuje zlatou éru bondovek, plných rychlosti, nebezpečí, silných žen a ďábelských ničemů. Znovu se setkáváme se známými tvářemi, jako jsou M a slečna Moneypennyová. Jde o první bondovku s využitím dosud neznámých podkladů, které napsal Bondův stvořitel Ian Fleming. Agent 007 je zde takový, jak si ho představoval. (knihydobrovsky.cz)