The subtle art of not giving a f*ck : a counterintuitive approach to living a good life - mark manson

In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people. For decades, weve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F**k positivity," Mark Manson says. "Lets be honest, shit is f**ked and we have to live with it." In his wildly popular Internet blog, Mason doesnt sugarcoat or equivocate. He tells it like it isa dose of raw, refreshing, honest truth that is sorely lacking today. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is his antidote to the coddling, lets-all-feel-good mindset that has infected American society and spoiled a generation, rewarding them with gold medals just for showing up. Manson makes the argument, backed both by academic research and well-timed poop jokes, that improving our lives hinges not on our ability to turn lemons into lemonade, but on learning to stomach lemons better. Human beings are flawed and limited"not everybody can be extraordinary, there are winners and losers in society, and some of it is not fair or your fault." Manson advises us to get to know our limitations and accept them. Once we embrace our fears, faults, and uncertainties, once we stop running and avoiding and start confronting painful truths, we can begin to find the courage, perseverance, honesty, responsibility, curiosity, and forgiveness we seek. There are only so many things we can give a f**k about so we need to figure out which ones really matter, Manson makes clear. While money is nice, caring about what you do with your life is better, because true wealth is about experience. A much-needed grab-you-by-the-shoulders-and-look-you-in-the-eye moment of real-talk, filled with entertaining stories and profane, ruthless humor, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is a refreshing slap for a generation to help them lead contented, grounded lives. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people. For decades, weve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F**k positivity," Mark Manson says. "Lets be honest, shit is f**ked and we have to live with it." In his wildly popular Internet blog, Mason doesnt sugarcoat or equivocate. He tells it like it isa dose of raw, refreshing, honest truth that is sorely lacking today. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is his antidote to the coddling, lets-all-feel-good mindset that has infected American society and spoiled a generation, rewarding them with gold medals just for showing up. Manson makes the argument, backed both by academic research and well-timed poop jokes, that improving our lives hinges not on our ability to turn lemons into lemonade, but on learning to stomach lemons better. Human beings are flawed and limited"not everybody can be extraordinary, there are winners and losers in society, and some of it is not fair or your fault." Manson advises us to get to know our limitations and accept them. Once we embrace our fears, faults, and uncertainties, once we stop running and avoiding and start confronting painful truths, we can begin to find the courage, perseverance, honesty, responsibility, curiosity, and forgiveness we seek. There are only so many things we can give a f**k about so we need to figure out which ones really matter, Manson makes clear. While money is nice, caring about what you do with your life is better, because true wealth is about experience. A much-needed grab-you-by-the-shoulders-and-look-you-in-the-eye moment of real-talk, filled with entertaining stories and profane, ruthless humor, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is a refreshing slap for a generation to help them lead contented, grounded lives. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Mark Manson, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá - autor Mark Manson, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá (alza.cz)

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Journal is divided into five sections that mirror the themes of The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck and include guided prompts that help you consider the deepest questions around emotions, values and purpose. Manson's wisdom is complimented with exercises to make you laugh, think, and grow, and his in-your-face attitude is only matched by his sincerity in wanting you to really wrestle with yourself and the things that matter. When it comes to the big topics-things like happiness, values, and responsibility-life is punctuated by seemingly endless questions. Manson addresses these issues with his unique irreverence, offering insights and observations to help you find your own answers. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Journal provides ample space for contemplating life's ups and downs and guides you to see how key moments in your life-both the tragic and the comic-are opportunities for growth (and sometimes just a good laugh). The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Journal is illustrated with colour images throughout. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Journal is divided into five sections that mirror the themes of The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck and include guided prompts that help you consider the deepest questions around emotions, values and purpose. Manson's wisdom is complimented with exercises to make you laugh, think, and grow, and his in-your-face attitude is only matched by his sincerity in wanting you to really wrestle with yourself and the things that matter. When it comes to the big topics-things like happiness, values, and responsibility-life is punctuated by seemingly endless questions. Manson addresses these issues with his unique irreverence, offering insights and observations to help you find your own answers. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Journal provides ample space for contemplating life's ups and downs and guides you to see how key moments in your life-both the tragic and the comic-are opportunities for growth (and sometimes just a good laugh). The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Journal is illustrated with colour images throughout. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha z kolekce home & lifestyle. Jemné umění ignorovat pozitivitu ve prospěch neintuitivního přístupu k životu. (answear.cz)

From the author of the international mega-bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck comes a counterintuitive guide to the problems of hope. We live in an interesting time. Materially, everything is the best it's ever been--we are freer, healthier and wealthier than any people in human history. Yet, somehow everything seems to be irreparably and horribly f*cked--the planet is warming, governments are failing, economies are collapsing, and everyone is perpetually offended on Twitter. At this moment in history, when we have access to technology, education and communication our ancestors couldn't even dream of, so many of us come back to an overriding feeling of hopelessness. What's going on? If anyone can put a name to our current malaise and help fix it, it's Mark Manson. In 2016, Manson published The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck, a book that brilliantly gave shape to the ever-present, low-level hum of anxiety that permeates modern living. He showed us that technology had made it too easy to care about the wrong things, that our culture had convinced us that the world owed us something when it didn't--and worst of all, that our modern and maddening urge to always find happiness only served to make us unhappier. Instead, the "subtle art" of that title turned out to be a bold challenge: to choose your struggle; to narrow and focus and find the pain you want to sustain. The result was a book that became an international phenomenon, selling millions of copies worldwide while becoming the #1 bestseller in 13 different countries. Now, in Everthing Is F*cked, Manson turns his gaze from the inevitable flaws within each individual self to the endless calamities taking place in the world around us. Drawing from the pool of psychological research on these topics, as well as the timeless wisdom of philosophers such as Plato, Nietzsche, and Tom Waits, he dissects religion and politics and the uncomfortable ways they have come to resemble one another. He looks at our relationships with money, entertainment and the internet, and how too much of a good thing can psychologically eat us alive. He openly defies our definitions of faith, happiness, freedom--and even of hope itself. With his usual mix of erudition and where-the-f*ck-did-that-come-from humor, Manson takes us by the collar and challenges us to be more honest with ourselves and connected with the world in ways we probably haven't considered before. It's another counterintuitive romp through the pain in our hearts and the stress of our soul. One of the great modern writers has produced another book that will set the agenda for years to come. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Elizabeth Blackburn; Elissa Epel, 416 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Elizabeth Blackburn; Elissa Epel, 416 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

A reassuring and thoroughly researched guide to maintaining a high quality of life-from resilient old age to the first inklings of a serious illness to the final breath-by the New York Times bestselling author of Knocking on Heaven's Door.The Art of Dying Well is about living as well as possible for as long as possible and adapting successfully to change. Packed with extraordinarily helpful insights and inspiring true stories, award-winning journalist and prominent end-of-life speaker Katy Butler shows how to thrive in later life (even when coping with a chronic medical condition), how to get the best from our health system, and how to make your own "good death" more likely. This handbook of step by step preparations-practical, communal, physical, and sometimes spiritual-will help you make the most of your remaining time, be it decades, years, or months.Butler explains how to successfully age in place, why to pick a younger doctor and how to have an honest conversation with her, when not to call 911, and how to make your death a sacred rite of passage rather than a medical event.This down-to-earth manual for living, aging, and dying with meaning and even joy is based on Butler's own experience caring for aging parents, as well as hundreds of interviews with people who have successfully navigated a fragmented health system and helped their loved ones have good deaths. It also draws on interviews with nationally recognized experts in family medicine, palliative care, geriatrics, oncology, hospice, and other medical specialties. Inspired by the medieval death manual Ars Moriendi, or the Art of Dying, The Art of Dying Well is the definitive update for our modern age, and illuminates the path to a better end of life. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Psát jasně a srozumitelně není snadné, zvláště v cizím jazyce. Cílem této knihy určené k samostudiu je pomoci studentům psát anglicky jasným a účinným způsobem. Publikace krok za krokem vysvětluje, proč často selháváme a co s tím můžeme dělat. Kniha poskytuje množství praktických rad a užitečných příkladů, které ukazují, jak psát texty, aby splnily svůj účel. Protože je kniha zaměřena hlavně na studenty, mnoho příkladů pochází z akademického světa. Prezentované myšlenky však mohou být stejně dobře použity v jakékoli jiné situaci, proto je v knize také řada příkladů z dalších žánrů. Přáním autora je, aby publikace pomohla čtenářům zlepšit psaní a být více úspěšní. Writing clearly is not easy, especially not in a foreign tongue. The aim of this self-study book is to help students of English as a second language at university level how to write in a clear and effective way. Step by step it explains why we often fail and what we can do about it. The book provides a mass of hands-on advice and useful examples to show how to compose texts that will deliver. Since it is mainly is aimed at students, many of the examples come from the academic world. But the ideas presented can just as well be used in any other situation, and there is a number of examples of other genres in the book. The hope is that it will help you to improve your writing skills and become more successful. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

We live in an interesting time. Materially, everything is the best it’s ever been—we are freer, healthier and wealthier than any people in human history. Yet, somehow everything seems to be irreparably and horribly f*cked—the planet is warming, governments are failing, economies are collapsing, and everyone is perpetually offended on Twitter. At this moment in history, when we have access to technology, education and communication our ancestors couldn’t even dream of, so many of us come back to an overriding feeling of hopelessness. What’s going on? If anyone can put a name to our current malaise and help fix it, it’s Mark Manson. In 2016, Manson published The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck, a book that brilliantly gave shape to the ever-present, low-level hum of anxiety that permeates modern living. He showed us that technology had made it too easy to care about the wrong things, that our culture had convinced us that the world owed us something when it didn’t—and worst of all, that our modern and maddening urge to always find happiness only served to make us unhappier. Instead, the “subtle art” of that title turned out to be a bold challenge: to choose your struggle; to narrow and focus and find the pain you want to sustain. The result was a book that became an international phenomenon, selling millions of copies worldwide while becoming the #1 bestseller in 13 different countries. Now, in Everthing Is F*cked, Manson turns his gaze from the inevitable flaws within each individual self to the endless calamities taking place in the world around us. Drawing from the pool of psychological research on these topics, as well as the timeless wisdom of philosophers such as Plato, Nietzsche, and Tom Waits, he dissects religion and politics and the uncomfortable ways they have come to resemble one another. He looks at our relationships with money, entertainment and the internet, and how too much of a good thing can psychologically eat us alive. He openly defies our definitions of faith, happiness, freedom—and even of hope itself. With his usual mix of erudition and where-the-f*ck-did-that-come-from humor, Manson takes us by the collar and challenges us to be more honest with ourselves and connected with the world in ways we probably haven’t considered before. It’s another counterintuitive romp through the pain in our hearts and the stress of our soul. One of the great modern writers has produced another book that will set the agenda for years to come. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

When planning for the future we often ask, "What will the economy be doing this time next year?" Or, "What will be different ten years from now?"But forecasting is hard. The important events that will shape the future are inherently unpredictable. Instead, we should be asking a different question:What will be the same ten years from now?What will be the same one hundred years from now?Knowledge of the things that never change is more useful, and more important, than an uncertain prediction of an unknowable future.In Same As Ever, bestselling author Morgan Housel shares 24 short stories about the ways that life, behaviour, and business will always be the same. Armed with this knowledge of the unchanging, you will have a powerful new ability to think about risk, opportunity, and how to navigate the uncertainty of the future. As you see familiar themes repeat again and again in the years ahead, you'll find yourself nodding and saying, "Yep, same as ever." (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Will Smith's transformation from a fearful child in a tense West Philadelphia home to one of the biggest rap stars of his era and then one of the biggest movie stars in Hollywood history, with a string of box office successes that will likely never be broken, is an epic tale of inner transformation and outer triumph, and Will tells it astonishingly well. But it's only half the story.Will Smith thought, with good reason, that he had won at life: not only was his own success unparalleled, his whole family was at the pinnacle of the entertainment world. Only they didn't see it that way: they felt more like star performers in his circus, a seven-days-a-week job they hadn't signed up for. It turned out Will Smith's education wasn't nearly over.This memoir is the product of a profound journey of self-knowledge, a reckoning with all that your will can get you and all that it can leave behind. Written with the help of Mark Manson, author of the multi-million-copy bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, Will is the story of how one exceptional man mastered his own emotions, written in a way that can help everyone else do the same. Few of us will know the pressure of performing on the world's biggest stages for the highest of stakes, but we can all understand that the fuel that works for one stage of our journey might have to be changed if we want to make it all the way home. The combination of genuine wisdom of universal value and a life story that is preposterously entertaining, even astonishing, puts Will the book, like its author, in a category by itself. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Will Smith, 304 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná One of the most dynamic and globally recognized entertainment forces of our time opens up fully about his life, in a brave and inspiring book that traces his learning curve to a place where outer success, inner happiness, and human connection are aligned. Along the way, Will tells the story in full of one of the most amazing rides through the worlds of music and film that anyone has ever had. This memoir is the product of a profound journey of self-knowledge, a reckoning with all that your will can get you and all that it can leave behind. Written with the help of Mark Manson, author of the multi-million-copy bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, Will is the story of how one exceptional man mastered his own emotions, written in a way that can help everyone else do the same. (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Thich Nhat Hanh, 192 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Master the art of living from one of the world's most revered spiritual leaders. Thich Nhat Hanh, the world's most renowned Zen master, turns his mindful attention to the most important subject of all - the art of living. The bestselling author of The Miracle of Mindfulness presents, for the first time, seven transformative meditations that open up new perspectives on our lives, our relationships and our interconnectedness with the world around us. He reveals an art of living in mindfulness that helps us answer life's deepest questions, experience the happiness and freedom we desire and face ageing and dying with curiosity and joy instead of fear. Stimulating and inspiring, this book teaches us the importance of looking inside ourselves and developing compassion, before we can turn to our relationships at home and in the wider world. Full of remarkable stories from Thich Nhat... (alza.cz)

Kniha z kolekce home & lifestyle. Vše se zdá být nenormální, ale v tomto šílenství je naděje - alespoň si to myslí Mark Manson. (answear.cz)

365 Ways to Develop Mental Toughness is a day-by-day guide to building the confidence and resilience you need to get in control of your life, reach your goals and come out on top.Successful people are mentally tough. And you have to be, because achieving success isn't easy. No one can avoid the minefield of setbacks, crisis, tragedy and challenge that is part of being alive. Life throws obstacles in your path daily, but mentally tough people can manage the stress and pressure. They see challenges as opportunities. They persist no matter what. They pick themselves up and go again. They are confident, humble, in control and 100% committed to what they set out to achieve.That may sound as if mentally tough people are special, but they're not. No one is born with mental toughness - you have to develop it by deliberately working on your resilience, determination, emotional control and focus. Here you'll find a new idea every day to help you do it. Practice them regularly and see the difference it makes. Keep applying them and you will be developing your mental toughness every single day.365 Ways to Develop Mental Toughness focuses on the small stuff you can do every day to make life better. Because when you get the little things right, the big things follow. And today is the very best day to start making those positive changes! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'Brings the spirit of Zen Buddhism to everyday life . . . 100 snack-size Zen activities you can do daily to add more calm to your life' Daily Telegraph A beautifully illustrated guide to slowing down, finding true happiness and feeling calm, by Zen Buddhist monk Shunmyo Masuno. Zen is the perfect antidote to the chaos of modern life . . . In clear, practical and easy to follow lessons - one a day for 100 days - renowned Buddhist monk Shunmyo Masuno draws on centuries of wisdom to show you how to apply the essence of Zen to modern life. You will learn how to exhale deeply to eliminate negative emotions, to arrange your house simply to clear your thinking, to line up your shoes at night to bring order to your mind, to plant a single flower and watch it grow, to worry less about what you cannot control, and so much more . . .You will even make time to think about nothing at all. Simplify your life with the art of Zen, and learn how to feel more relaxed, fulfilled, and with a renewed sense of peace. 'Does for mental clutter what Marie Kondo has done for household clutter' Publisher's Weekly 'This little treasure needs to be at every bedside' llan Lokos, author of Through the Flames, Patience, and Pocket Peace 'Zen: The Art of Simple Living makes the wisdom of the Buddha radically accessible' Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, author of Emotional Rescue and Rebel Buddha About the Author Shunmyo Masuno is the head priest of a 450-year-old Zen Buddhist temple in Japan, an award-winning Zen garden designer for clients all over the world and a professor of environmental design at one of Japan's leading art schools. He has lectured widely around the world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Whether you're dreaming about your first journey, revisiting the trip of a lifetime or simply in love with all things Japan, Be More Japan will transport you to this fascinating country.Dive into the thrilling and serene world of Shinto monks, street food vendors, anime characters, Okinawan centenarians, technological innovators, J-Pop megastars, ancient philosophers, onsen dwellers and so many more.There are so many ways to fall in love with Japan. It's home to one of the world's most unique cultures: a perfectly balanced celebration of past traditions; the vibrancy of now and the need to look fearlessly into the future.From architecture to martial arts; from ramen to robots; kawaii to Kusama; ikigai to ikebana; towering skyscrapers to shrines - Be More Japan uncovers the art and creativity behind modern Japanese living through its kaleidoscope of contrasting places, people and practices.With beautiful design throughout and with each page alive with facts, history and inspiration, Be More Japan invites you to absorb a little Japanese wisdom into your daily life. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha z kolekce The School of Life Press. Kompendium znalostí o tom, jak funguje dětská mysl. (answear.cz)

The bestselling and critically acclaimed monograph on one of the most influential painters of the twentieth century Willem de Kooning was a leading exponent of Abstract Expressionism. MoMA's 2011 de Kooning retrospective drew record crowds, and his prodigious achievements continue to provoke and inspire subsequent generations of artists such as Cecily Brown, Rebecca Warren, and Jonathan Lasker. This is the most wide-ranging and comprehensive monograph available on this artist. Sumptuously illustrated and produced, the book encompasses his major works and periods, including his controversial 'Woman' paintings, as well as a wealth of accompanying sketches and preparatory drawings. An illustrated chronology maps de Kooning's life, career, and work, with photographs from the artist's archive interspersed throughout the book, enriching the reader's understanding of the wider art-historical context of his paintings. Judith Zilczer's critically acclaimed monograph is an essential addition to the libraries of a new audience of readers and de Kooning enthusiasts, offering an unprecedented and compelling examination of his body of work. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Epictetus observed that although everyday life is fraught with difficulty, a life of virtue is within reach. By putting into practice the 93 witty, wise, and razor-sharp instructions, this work helps readers learn to gracefully meet the challenges of everyday life as well as life's inevitable major losses and disappointments. (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)

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)

Where can you find joy? What's the true measure of success? How should we manage anger? Find meaning? Conquer grief? The answers to these questions and more lie at the heart of Stoic philosophy. The Daily Stoic is a compelling, accessible guide to living a good life, offering daily doses of this classic wisdom. Long the secret weapon of history's great figures, from emperors to artists and activists to fighter pilots, the principles of Stoicism have shone brightly through the centuries as a philosophy for doers. Tested in the laboratory of human experience over the last two thousand years, this timeless knowledge is essential to navigating the complexities of modern life. The Daily Stoic offers a daily devotional of Stoic insights and exercises, featuring all-new translations from the Emperor Marcus Aurelius, the playwright Seneca, and the slave-turned-philosopher Epictetus, as well as diamonds like Zeno, Cleanthes and Musonius Rufus. On each page, one for every day of the year, you'll find one of their pithy, powerful quotations, as well as historical anecdotes and provocative commentary to help you tackle any problem or approach any goal. By following these teachings over the course of a year (and, indeed, for years to come) you'll find the serenity, self-knowledge, and resilience you need to live well. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

THE INTIMATE, REVEALING NEW BOOK FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE BESTSELLING, PRIZE-WINNING HOW TO BE RIGHT There's no point having a mind if you're not willing to change it James O'Brien has built well over a million loyal listeners to his radio show by dissecting the opinions of callers live on air, every day. But winning the argument doesn't necessarily mean you're right. In this deeply personal book, James turns the mirror on himself to reveal what he has changed his mind about and why, and explores how examining and changing our own views is our new civic duty in a world of outrage, disagreement and echo chambers. He writes candidly about the stiff upper lip attitudes and toxic masculinity that coloured his childhood, and the therapy and personal growth that have led him question his assumptions and explore new perspectives. Laying open his personal views on everything from racial prejudice to emotional vulnerability, from fat-shaming to tattoos, he then delves into the real reasons -- often irrational or unconscious -- he holds them. Unflinchingly honest, revealing and funny, How Not to Be Wrong is a tonic for a world more divided than ever and a personal manifesto for a better way of thinking and living. Because after all, if we can't change our own minds we'll never really be able to change anyone else's. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Now in its second edition, the Encyclopedia of Video Games: The Culture, Technology, and Art of Gaming is the definitive, go-to resource for anyone interested in the diverse and expanding video game industry. This three-volume encyclopedia covers all things video games, including the games themselves, the companies that make them, and the people who play them. Written by scholars who are exceptionally knowledgeable in the field of video game studies, it notes genres, institutions, important concepts, theoretical concerns, and more and is the most comprehensive encyclopedia of video games of its kind, covering video games throughout all periods of their existence and geographically around the world. This is the second edition of Encyclopedia of Video Games: The Culture, Technology, and Art of Gaming, originally published in 2012. All of the entries have been revised to accommodate changes in the industry, and an additional volume has been added to address the recent developments, advances, and changes that have occurred in this ever-evolving field. This set is a vital resource for scholars and video game aficionados alike. Explores games, people, events, and ideas that are influential in the industry, rather than simply discussing the history of video games Offers a detailed understanding of the variety of video games that have been created over the years Includes contributions from some of the most important scholars of video games Suggests areas of further exploration for students of video games (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Nowhere on our planet is devoid of life. Plants and animals thrive or survive within every extreme of climate and habitat that it offers. Single species, and often whole communities adapt to make the most of ice cap and tundra, forest and plain, desert, ocean and volcano. These adaptations can be truly extraordinary: fish that walk or lay eggs on leaves in mid-air; snakes that fly; flightless birds that graze like deer; and bears that grow hair on the soles of their feet.In The Living Planet, David Attenborough's searching eye, unfailing curiosity and infectious enthusiasm explain and illuminate the intricate lives of the these colonies, from the lonely heights of the Himalayas to the wild creatures that have established themselves in the most recent of environments, the city. By the end of this book it is difficult to say which is the more astonishing - the ingenuity with which individual species contrive a living, or the complexity of their interdependence on each other and on the habitations provided by our planet.In this new edition, the author, with the help of zoologist Matthew Cobb, has added all the most up-to-date discoveries of ecology and biology, as well as a full-colour 64-page photography section. He also addresses the urgent issues facing our living planet: climate change, pollution and mass extinction of species. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 418 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Celosvetovo známy bloger s vyše 20 miliónmi odberateľov a renomovanýautor bestsellerov ako Jemné umenie mať veci v p**i a Všetko je v p**i,Mark Manson, napísal knihu o zvádzaní ako čisto emocionálnomprocese, ktorý by sa mal zakladať na vzájomnom pochopení a bytí samýmsebou namiesto snahy zapôsobiť a vyvolať často falošný dojem.Kniha sa stala dlhodobým bestsellerom vo svojej kategórii na Amazonea samotní čitatelia ju spopularizovali do takej miery, že autorove radyo randení zahrnuli mnohé špecializované weby do svojich otázoka odpovedí. Táto originálna a pútavá kniha si získala tiež označenie„najprepracovanejší a najúprimnejší sprievodca, ktorý radí, ako môže mužočariť ženu bez toho, aby sa pretvaroval, klamal či hlúpo napodobňovalostatných“. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Jedna z najdynamickejších a celosvetovo najznámejších tvárí zábavného priemyslu súčasnosti s odzbrojujúcou úprimnosťou rozpráva o svojom živote v inšpiratívnej knihe, mapujúcej trajektóriu jeho osobného rastu do bodu, v ktorom u neho konečne nastal súlad medzi svetským úspechom, vnútorným šťastím a vzťahmi s blízkymi osobami. Zároveň Will podáva úplný príbeh jednej z najúžasnejších jázd svetom hudby a filmu, aké kto kedy zažil. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Jeden z celosvětově nejuznávanějších představitelů zábavního průmyslu naší doby se s námi rozhodl podělit o svůj životní příběh v inspirativní knize, v níž se vydává zpátky v čase a sleduje křivku svých životních lekcí až k místu, kde se setkávají vnější úspěch, vnitřní štěstí a lidské propojení.Transformace Willa Smithe z dítěte ze západní Filadelfie v jednu z největších rapových hvězd své doby a pak jednu z největších filmových hvězd v historii Hollywoodu je zajisté epický příběh - toto je však jen jedna jeho polovina.Will Smith se (celkem pochopitelně) domníval, že má v životě vyhráno: nejen že byl jeho úspěch naprosto nevídaný, ale navíc se celá jeho rodina pohybovala na špičce světa zábavy. Oni to však vnímali jinak: cítili se spíše jako hvězdné cvičené opičky v jeho cirkuse. Nonstop práce, ke které se tak úplně nezavázali. Ukázalo se, že z životních lekcí Willa Smithe to není zdaleka všechno.Tato životopisná kniha je výpovědí o cestě za sebepoznáním a obsáhlým důkazem toho, co můžete svou vůlí získat a co kvůli ní naopak můžete ztratit. Kniha byla napsána za přispění Marka Mansona, autora bestselleru Důmyslné umění, jak mít všechno u pr**dele. Will je příběh o tom, jak jeden člověk ovládl své vlastní emoce, napsaný způsobem, jenž může pomoct komukoli jinému dokázat totéž. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha MP3 Vladimir John, čte Julie Dawn Cole, Richard Allinson TEN COMMANDMENTS OF A GOOD ENTREPRENEUR will teach you especially what you should not forget before you start a business and, if you are already running one, what steps should take to protect your business and family assets. (alza.cz)

A visionary collaboration from three of today’s most powerful minds.Coming together in an unprecedented collaboration, international bestselling author Deepak Chopra, physicist Jack Tuszynski, and endocrinologist Brian Fertig, explore the innovative world of quantum science, demonstrating how unlocking its secrets can revolutionise how we live, age and, ultimately, how we might eradicate disease. The key is the quantum body.Unlike our physical body, which is subject to ageing, injury, and decay, the quantum body exists on a subatomic level and is the infinite, invisible source of everyday reality. It influences our thoughts, feelings, sensations, and biological responses. Without our quantum body, there is no physical body. This lack of awareness of the most crucial part of ourselves negatively impacts our lives every day.Through a powerful combination of prescriptive exercises and innovative research into the quantum world, this book unveils seven breakthroughs that will revolutionise the future of everyone’s well-being. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A new, fully updated narrative edition of David Attenborough’s seminal biography of our world, The Living Planet. Nowhere on our planet is devoid of life. Plants and animals thrive or survive within every extreme of climate and habitat that it offers. Single species, and often whole communities adapt to make the most of ice cap and tundra, forest and plain, desert, ocean and volcano. These adaptations can be truly extraordinary: fish that walk or lay eggs on leaves in mid-air; snakes that fly; flightless birds that graze like deer; and bears that grow hair on the soles of their feet.In The Living Planet, David Attenborough’s searching eye, unfailing curiosity and infectious enthusiasm explain and illuminate the intricate lives of the these colonies, from the lonely heights of the Himalayas to the wild creatures that have established themselves in the most recent of environments, the city. By the end of this book it is difficult to say which is the more astonishing – the ingenuity with which individual species contrive a living, or the complexity of their interdependence on each other and on the habitations provided by our planet.In this new edition, the author, with the help of zoologist Matthew Cobb, has added all the most up-to-date discoveries of ecology and biology, as well as a full-colour 64-page photography section. He also addresses the urgent issues facing our living planet: climate change, pollution and mass extinction of species. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Nowhere on our planet is devoid of life. Plants and animals thrive or survive within every extreme of climate and habitat that it offers. Single species, and often whole communities adapt to make the most of ice cap and tundra, forest and plain, desert, ocean and volcano. These adaptations can be truly extraordinary: fish that walk or lay eggs on leaves in mid-air; snakes that fly; flightless birds that graze like deer; and bears that grow hair on the soles of their feet.In The Living Planet, David Attenborough's searching eye, unfailing curiosity and infectious enthusiasm explain and illuminate the intricate lives of the these colonies, from the lonely heights of the Himalayas to the wild creatures that have established themselves in the most recent of environments, the city. By the end of this book it is difficult to say which is the more astonishing - the ingenuity with which individual species contrive a living, or the complexity of their interdependence on each other and on the habitations provided by our planet.In this new edition, the author, with the help of zoologist Matthew Cobb, has added all the most up-to-date discoveries of ecology and biology, as well as a full-colour 64-page photography section. He also addresses the urgent issues facing our living planet: climate change, pollution and mass extinction of species. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The explosive story of the poisoning of Sergei Skripal and the new spy war between the West and Russia, based on hours of exclusive interviews Skripal gave before his near-death with number one bestselling author Mark Urban, diplomatic and defence editor for BBC Newsnight. 'With regard to traitors, they will kick the bucket on their own, I assure you . . . Whatever thirty pieces of silver those people may have gotten, they will stick in their throat.'Vladimir Putin, 2010 4 March 2018, Salisbury, England. Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were enjoying a rare and peaceful Sunday spent together, completely unaware that they had been poisoned with the deadly nerve agent Novichok. Hours later both were found slumped on a park bench close to death. Following their attempted murders on British soil, Russia was publicly accused by the West of carrying out the attack, marking a new low for international relations between the two since the end of the Cold War. The Skripal Files is the definitive account of how Skripal's story fits into the wider context of the new spy war between Russia and the West. The book explores the time Skripal spent as a spy in the Russian military intelligence, how he was turned to work as an agent by MI6, his imprisonment in Russia and his eventual release as part of a spy-swap that would bring him to Salisbury where, on that fateful day, he and his daughter found themselves fighting for their lives. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Compelling and straight-shooting wisdom for coping with whatever challenges life throws at us from the New York Times bestselling author of Unfu*k Yourself. When facts, figures, knowledge and everything you think you know is turned on its head, where do you turn to? How does one cope? Gary has taught thousands of people how to unf*ck themselves and now he's going to show how to get wise as f*ck - so we can sail through the sh*tstorms of life. His answer to this is wisdom. Gary believes that in order to live a powerful, meaningful existence that carries you beyond adversity, you need something that lives outside of your everyday responses, a voice that's independent, reliable and brings you back to a settled place. Wisdom gets your sh*t together, through the sh*tstorms - it will give provide you with pause, perspective and actionable insight aside from the rollercoaster of feelings brought about by unexpected circumstances. Wise as F*ck is the essential lifejacket to ensure you sail to the shore across the morass of waves. The show must and always does go on, whether you're ready or not. And after reading and engaging with Gary's latest lessons, you will be better equipped to face anything and rise up once more. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

MARK MANSON: ODBORNÍK NA BALENÍ ŽEN I NA TO MÍT VŠECHNO U PR**LE | Vzpomínáte si na tu krásnou ženu, kterou jste nedávno potkali? Tu, kterou jste jako obvykle neoslovili? Pokud jste z krásných žen nervózní a bojíte se odmítnutí, nebo jen neumíte se ženami mluvit a dát najevo svůj skutečný záměr, je potřeba něco změnit.Spisovatel a blogger Mark Manson přináší ucelený průvodce mužskou atraktivitou, který vám pomůže pochopit, co ženy doopravdy přitahuje, využívat odmítnutí ve svůj prospěch a nebát se projevit svůj zájem tak, abyste nepůsobili jako slizouni. Na rozdíl od jiných knih vám nenabídne „zaručené“ hlášky a taktiky, které by měly fungovat, ale nefungují – namísto toho vám vysvětlí, že zranitelnost znamená sílu a že v opravdovosti je ten největší dar, který ženy dokáží ocenit. Poradí vám, jak flirtovat, jak se správně obléknout a jak změnit svůj svět tak, abyste byli nejen sebevědomí a odhodlaní, ale také přitažliví pro něžné pohlaví.Tato kniha je protipólem všech manipulativních příruček, které vás nutí ženě lhát a přetvařovat se, neboť upřímnost je tou nejlepší cestou k jejímu srdci i k jejímu tělu. Buďte sami sebou, ale buďte v tom lepší. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Vo svojej novej knihe Manson obracia pohľad od prirodzenýchnedokonalostí jednotlivca k nekonečným pohromám sužujúcimsvet okolo nás. Vyzbrojený množtvom štúdií v oblasti psychológiea znalosťou učenia najvýznamnejších svetových filozofov si autorposvietil na náboženstvo a politiku a na ich zarážajúcu podobnosť.Rozoberá náš vzťah k peniazom, zábave a internetu a ponúkazaujímavý pohľad na negatívne psychologické následky zdanlivobezstarostného života. Otvorene spochybňuje tradičné definícieviery, šťastia, slobody a dokonca aj samotnej nádeje. Kniha je plnásvojského oslobodzujúceho humoru a ponúka neortodoxný pohľadna bolesť ľudského srdca a nepokoj ľudskej duše.Čo sa to deje so svetom, že sa napriek všetkému pokrokucítime čoraz horšie? Odpoveď nájdete v tejto knihe… a možno vásporiadne prekvapí! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Od autora bestselleru Důmyslné umění, jak mít všechno u pr**le | Máte problém ráno vstát z postele a večer naopak sůvíte dlouho do noci a jen tupě zíráte na televizi, kde vás tak maximálně dráždí nesmyslné reklamy? Nedaří se vám dosáhnout vytoužených cílů? Honíte se za štěstím jako pes za svým ocasem? Nechápete, proč zrovna vy musíte mít neustálé konflikty s narcistickým šéfem? Máte se jako prase v žitě, ale i přesto nejste spokojeni? Neumíte jednat se svým dospělým puberťákem nebo dětinským protějškem? Neztrácejte naději. Přichází kniha, která se Vám pokusí odpovědět na zapeklité otázky. Ale slovy autora: „Neberte mě příliš vážně.“ Autor Mark Manson se ve svém pokračování knihy Důmyslné umění, jak mít všechno u pr**le zaměřuje převážně na naději a vše, co se točí kolem ní. Jak ji získat, udržet a najít, když už si myslíme, že je všechno v háji. Zjistíte, po čem naděje vlastně touží a proč se i u ní může vyskytnout krize. A víte už, co byste dělali, kdybyste zjistili, že naděje je vaším nepřítelem? Přemýšleli jste o tom? Tak teď všeho nechte – odpovědi už čekají… (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Jeden z celosvětově nejuznávanějších představitelů zábavního průmyslu naší doby se s námi rozhodl podělit o svůj životní příběh v inspirativní knize, v níž se vydává zpátky v čase a sleduje svou křivku životních lekcí až k místu, kde se setkávají vnější úspěch, vnitřní štěstí a lidské propojení.Will Smith se (celkem pochopitelně) domníval, že má v životě vyhráno: nejen že byl jeho úspěch naprosto nevídaný, ale navíc se celá jeho rodina pohybovala na špičce světa zábavy. Oni to však vnímali jinak: cítili se spíše jako hvězdné cvičené opičky v jeho cirkuse. Nonstop práce, ke které se tak úplně nezavázali. Ukázalo se, že z životních lekcí Willa Smithe to není zdaleka všechno.Tato životopisná kniha je výpovědí o cestě za sebepoznáním a obsáhlým důkazem toho, co můžete svou vůlí získat a co kvůli ní naopak můžete ztratit. Kniha byla napsána za přispění Marka Mansona, autora bestselleru Důmyslné umění, jak mít všechno u pr**dele. Will je příběh o tom, jak jeden člověk ovládl své vlastní emoce, napsaný způsobem, jenž může pomoct komukoli jinému dokázat totéž. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Ah, The Cloud. It's such a useful bit of tech jargon isn't it? The kind that's casually thrown around in work meetings by bosses who (kind of) understand and maybe even at the nerdier type of dinner or drinks parties. People joke about the cloud while others take it for granted and some worry about this mysterious entity where all of our data is stored, accessible at the touch of a screen from anywhere on Earth. But what even is the cloud, and for that matter, where is the cloud? Join us on a journey from the very first iterations of the internet that we know and (sometimes) love, all the way through thorny issues of data collection and storage (weren't we all fooled by the 'ten years on' social media trend, even as we rely on cloud-stored photos of cats to cheer us up?) and discover the mysterious place where The Cloud ominously hovers. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha o osobnom rozvoji pre novú generáciu od blogerskej superstar,ktorá ukazuje, ako sa prestať riadiť pravidlami „pozitívneho“ mysleniaa nájsť svoj vlastný spôsob spokojného života podľa toho, čo jepre nás dôležité. Ľudské bytosti sú totiž omylné a majú svojeobmedzenia. Nie každý môže byť úžasný a výnimočný. Niekedy smevíťazi, inokedy lúzri a nie vždy je to naša chyba.Neustála snaha o dokonalosť, o naplnenie očakávaní, ktoré nanás naložila spoločnosť, rodičia, či my sami je presne to, čo násrobí nešťastnými. Namiesto toho by sme mali spoznať svoje limitya naučiť sa ich akceptovať. Až keď si priznáme svoje chyby,strachy, neistoty a začneme čeliť možno aj trochu nepríjemnejpravde, môžeme začať rozmýšľať, aké veci sú pre nás naozaj dôležité. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Frank Brill, a retired small-town newspaper editor, has just been given a terminal diagnosis. Rather than compile a bucket list of all the things he's ever wanted to do in his life, he instead has at the ready his 'fuck-it list'. Because Frank has had to endure more than his fair share of personal misfortune, not to mention having to live through two terms of a Trump Presidency. Armed with the names of all those who are to blame for the tragedies that have befallen him, it's time for revenge. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A beautifully-packaged collection of inspirational quotes with a hilariously explicit twist from Sarah Knight's beloved No F*cks Given Guides series In The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving A F*ck Sarah liberated you from people and things that don't make you happy; with Get Your Sh*t Together she provided a tough-love push towards getting organized to achieve your goals; You Do You offers a roadmap to embracing your individuality; Calm the F*ck Down delivers practical solutions for managing ever-more stressful times; and F*ck No! teaches you to set boundaries and stick to them with confidence and flair. No F*cks Given: Life-Changing Words to Live By gathers the very best of this no-bullsh*t, life-changing advice into one must-have gift book that enlightens and entertains on every page. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Skandar and the Phantom Rider is the second book in the international bestselling SKANDAR series, an unmissable adventure for listeners age 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Fireborn.The Island shall have its revenge . . .Skandar Smith has achieved his dream to train as a unicorn rider. But as Skandar and his friends enter their second year at the Eyrie, a new threat arises. Immortal wild unicorns are somehow being killed, a prophecy warns of terrible danger, and elemental destruction begins to ravage the Island. Meanwhile, Skandar's sister, Kenna, longs to join him and Skandar is determined to help her, no matter what. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

HEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The first book in the major new hit fantasy adventure series for children age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Amari and the Night Brothers. Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has only ever wanted to be a unicorn rider. To be one of the lucky few selected to hatch a unicorn. To bond with it for life; to train together and race for glory; to be a hero. But just as Skandar’s dream is about to come true, things start to take a more dangerous turn than he could ever have imagined. A dark and twisted enemy has stolen the Island’s most powerful unicorn – and as the threat grows ever closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could blow apart his world forever . . . Get ready for unlikely HEROES, elemental MAGIC, sky battles, ancient secrets, nail-biting races and FEROCIOUS UNICORNS, in this EPIC ADVENTURE series that will have your heart soaring. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Celosvetovo známy bloger s vyše 20 miliónmi odberateľov a renomovaný autor bestsellerov ako Jemné umenie mať veci v p**i a Všetko je v p**i, Mark Manson, napísal knihu o zvádzaní ako čisto emocionálnom procese, ktorý by sa mal zakladať na vzájomnom pochopení a bytí samým sebou namiesto snahy zapôsobiť a vyvolať často falošný dojem. Kniha sa stala dlhodobým bestsellerom vo svojej kategórii na Amazone a samotní čitatelia ju spopularizovali do takej miery, že autorove rady o randení zahrnuli mnohé špecializované weby do svojich otázok a odpovedí. Táto originálna a pútavá kniha si získala tiež označenie „najprepracovanejší a najúprimnejší sprievodca, ktorý radí, ako môže muž očariť ženu bez toho, aby sa pretvaroval, klamal či hlúpo napodobňoval ostatných“. (patro.cz)

Audiokniha:,TEN COMMANDMENTS OF A GOOD ENTREPRENEUR will teach you especially what you should not forget before you start a business and, if you are already running one, what steps should take to protect your business and family assets. (knihydobrovsky.cz)