The waiter - chowdhury ajay

'A hugely entertaining first novel for lovers of traditional crime fiction, taking us from Kolkata to Brick Lane' Ann Cleeves Kamil Rahman, disgraced detective, turned waiter, is about to find himself embroiled in a case that might just change his life ... for better or for worse Disgraced detective Kamil Rahman moves from Kolkata to London to start afresh as a waiter in an Indian restaurant. But the day he caters a birthday party for his boss's friend on Millionaire's Row, his simple new life becomes rather complicated. The event is a success, the food is delicious, but later that evening the host, Rakesh, is found dead in his swimming pool. Suspicion falls on Rakesh's new wife, Neha, and Kamil is called to investigate for the family, with the help of his boss's daughter Anjoli. Kamil and Anjoli prove a capable team - but as the investigation progresses, Kamil struggles to keep memories of the case that destroyed his career in Kolkata at bay. . . and his past will soon catch up with him in some rather unexpected ways. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Disruption resulting from the proliferation of AI is coming. The authors of the bestselling Prediction Machines can help you prepare. Artificial intelligence (AI) has impacted many industries around the world-banking and finance, pharmaceuticals, automotive, medical technology, manufacturing, and retail.But it has only just begun its odyssey toward cheaper, better, and faster predictions that drive strategic business decisions. When prediction is taken to the max, industries transform, and with such transformation comes disruption. What is at the root of this? In their bestselling first book, Prediction Machines, eminent economists Ajay Agrawal, Joshua Gans, and Avi Goldfarb explained the simple yet game-changing economics of AI.Now, in Power and Prediction, they go deeper, examining the most basic unit of analysis: the decision. The authors explain that the two key decision-making ingredients are prediction and judgment, and we perform both together in our minds, often without realizing it. The rise of AI is shifting prediction from humans to machines, relieving people from this cognitive load while increasing the speed and accuracy of decisions.This sets the stage for a flourishing of new decisions and has profound implications for system-level innovation. Redesigning systems of interdependent decisions takes time-many industries are in the quiet before the storm-but when these new systems emerge, they can be disruptive on a global scale. Decision-making confers power.In industry, power confers profits; in society, power confers control. This process will have winners and losers, and the authors show how businesses can leverage opportunities, as well as protect their positions. Filled with illuminating insights, rich examples, and practical advice, Power and Prediction is the must-read guide for any business leader or policymaker on how to make the coming AI disruptions work for you rather than against you. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Nůž Victorinox Waiter Nůž Victorinox Waiter (označení 0.3303) je skvělým pomocníkem a přitom se vejde do každé kapsy. Při zavřeném stavu má 84 mm. Je spolehlivý, dobře vybavený a velmi oblíbený u trampů a zálesáků po celém světě. Nůž má klasickou hladkou střenku s helvétským křížem v červeném provedení, čepel dlouhou 65mm, otvírák na konzervy a lahve, plochý šroubovák, vývrtka, pinzetu, párátko a kroužek pro zavěšení. Celkový počet funkcí – 9. Funkce nože velký nůž šroubovák otvírák na lahve otvírák na… (helveti.cz)

Nůž zavírací, 9 funkcí, délka čepele 5,4 cm, celková délka 8,4 cm, hmotnost 35 g Multifunkční nůž standardní velikosti 84 mm, který dobře poslouží na cestách i při každodenním použití doma či v práci. Disponuje ocelovým poutkem, pomocí kterého jej snadno uchytíte na klíče nebo jakoukoliv jinou šňůrku.Parametry a specifikace:Velikost:84 mmFunkce:Velký nůžVývrtkaOtvírák na láhve se šroubovákemOdstraňovač izolace z drátůNerezový kroužek na klíčePinzetaPárátko (alza.cz)

Obdélnikový nerezový tác posune vaše servírování o stupeň výš. Můžete na něm servírovat nejrůznější pochutiny a využít také při podávání kávy nebo čaje. Praktický a pevný nerezový tác bude skvělým pomocníkem v každé domácnosti. (4home.cz)

Kapesní nůž od značky Victorinox bude skvělým pomocníkem při kempování, výletech do přírody i každodenním životě. Nůž je díky praktickým funkcím vhodný nejen pro běžné použití, ale využijete jej i při cestování a turistice. Kapesní nůž Waiter o velikosti 84 mm disponuje 9 funkcemi: velký nůž vývrtka otvírák na láhve se šroubovákem otvírák na konzervy odstraňovač izolace z drátů nerezový kroužek na klíče pinzeta párátko (helveti.cz)

Podnos - hranatý, nerezový, rozměry 13 × 160 × 210 mm (v × š × h) Praktický podnos od značky ORION přijde k ruce v každé kuchyni i u jídelních stolů. Do ruky se vám dostane nerezový model, jeho největší devízou je tedy elegantní vzhled a samozřejmou výhodou je i solidní odolnost. Podnos ORION bude měřit přesně 13 × 160 × 210 mm. Hlavní přednosti podnosu ORION Tác nerez WAITER 21x16cm Hranatý podnos ORION Tác nerez WAITER 21x16cm využijete při nejedné příležitosti Tvoří ho odolný nerez Velikost podnosu ORION: 13 × 160 × 210 mm (alza.cz)

Ochorenia obličiek patria medzi pomerne časté a ich výskyt neustále rastie. Akútne prejavy sú menej časté ako chronické ale nesprávna liečba môže viesť k trvalému poškodeniu až k smrti. Chronické renálne choroby patria medzi častejšie, ale priebeh vieme spomaliť a predísť komplikáciám. Je to dôležité hlavne u pacientov s diabetom a hypertenziou. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Multifunkční nůž Victorinox Waiter standardní velikosti 84 mm. Tento nůž oceníte nejen na cestách, ale i v domácnosti. (mall.cz)

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

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

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

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

Begin your journey into Middle-earth. A New Legend Begins on Prime Video, in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The first part of J. R. R. Tolkien’s epic adventure THE LORD OF THE RINGS. In a quiet village in the Shire, young Frodo is about to receive a gift that will change his life forever. Thought lost centuries ago, it is the One Ring, an object of terrifying power once used by the Dark Lord to enslave Middle-earth. Now darkness is rising, and Frodo must travel deep into the Dark Lord’s realm, to the one place the Ring can be destroyed: Mount Doom. The journey will test Frodo’s courage, his friendships and his heart. Because the ring corrupts all who bear it – can Frodo destroy it, or will it destroy him? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Plakát Pán prstenů - Návrat krále se hodí na každou zeď Tištěno na kvalitní papír, snadno sbalitelné do tubusu (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, 556 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná J.R.R. Tolkien's great work of imaginative fiction has been labeled both a heroic romance and a classic fantasy fiction. By turns comic and homely, epic and diabolic, the narrative moves through countless changes of scene and character in an imaginary world which is totally convincing in its detail. (alza.cz)

Across the planet, the futures of young people hang in the balance as they face the harsh realities of the environmental crisis. Isn't it time we made their voices heard?The Children of the Anthropocene, by conservationist and activist Bella Lack, chronicles the lives of the diverse young people on the frontlines of the environmental crisis around the world, amplifying the voices of those living at the heart of the crisis.Advocating for the protection of both people and the planet, Bella restores the beating heart to global environmental issues, from air pollution to deforestation and overconsumption, by telling the stories of those most directly affected. Transporting us from the humming bounty of Ecuador's Choco Rainforest and the graceful arcs of the Himalayan Mountains, to the windswept plains and vibrant vistas of life in Altiplano, Bella speaks to young activists from around the world including Dara McAnulty, Afroz Shah and Artemisa Xakriabá, and brings the crisis vividly to life.It's time we passed the mic and listened to different perspectives. Bella's manifestos for change will inspire and mobilize you to rediscover the wonders and wilds of nature and, ultimately, change the way you think about our planet in crisis. This is your chance to hear the urgent stories of an endangered species too often overlooked: the children of the Anthropocene. ____________________________'Extraordinarily moving, wild and engaging - the book of the moment' Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland and author of Climate Justice'A visionary statement for the future [...] Pragmatic, positive & beautifully written' Ben Macdonald, Award-Winning Conservation Writer, Wildlife TV Producer and Naturalist (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 912 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

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

Dekáda interpreta: 2000 - 2009;1970 - 1979;2010 - 2019;1980 - 1989;2020 - 2029;1990 - 1999 Barva podle výrobce: Black Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Složení setu: 2 ks Datum vydání: 2018-10-05 Typ: Album;LP deska;Limitovaná edice Vydavatelství: BMG Hmotnost: 180 g Rok vydání: 2018.0 Varianta: The Stars, The Oceans & The Moon (Indies Exclusive) (2 LP) Žánr: Rock;Pop Subžánr: Rock;Indie Rock;New Wave;Pop Země interpreta: Spojené království Barva: Černá Interpret / Téma: Echo & The Bunnymen Balení obsahuje: LP Země původu: Evropská unie (muziker.cz)

Vydavatelství: Diggers Factory Země interpreta: Česká republika Balení obsahuje: LP Země původu: Německo Varianta: The Hobbit & The Lord Of The Rings (2 LP) Typ: LP deska;Kompilace Žánr: Stage & Screen Interpret / Téma: The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Subžánr: Score Dekáda interpreta: 1940 - 1949;1960 - 1969;1950 - 1959;2020 - 2029;1980 - 1989;1970 - 1979;2010 - 2019;2000 - 2009;1990 - 1999 Barva podle výrobce: Black Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Složení setu: 2 ks Datum vydání: 2020-10-02 Barva: Černá Rok vydání: 2020.0 (muziker.cz)

'Holly Black spins a thrilling tale of intrigue and magic in her newest novel... Unmissable for fans of Sarah J. Mass and the Grisha trilogy' - Buzzfeed UK Of course I want to be like them. They're beautiful as blades forged in some divine fire. They will live forever . . . And Cardan is even more beautiful than the rest. I hate him more than all the others. I hate him so much that sometimes when I look at him, I can hardly breathe. One terrible morning, Jude and her sisters see their parents murdered in front of them. The terrifying assassin abducts all three girls to the world of Faerie, where Jude is installed in the royal court but mocked and tormented by the Faerie royalty for being mortal. As Jude grows older, she realises that she will need to take part in the dangerous deceptions of the fey to ever truly belong. But the stairway to power is fraught with shadows and betrayal. And looming over all is the infuriating, arrogant and charismatic Prince Cardan . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

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

Hudební CD - Legendární skupina Mamas & The Papas a jejich výběr. Byl to velký třesk hnutí hippies a vzestup nových muzikantů jako „ The Mamas & The Papas ” Rok vydání : 2017 Seznam stop CD 1 / Monday Monday / I Saw Her Again / Dedicated To The One I Love / California Dreamin' / Creeque Alley / Words Of Love / I Call Your Name / Look Through My Window / Dancing In The Street / My Girl / Step Out / People Like Us / Spanish Harlem / Mississippi / Move A Little Bit Closer, Baby / For The Love Of Ivy / CD 2 / San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair) / Dream A Little Dream Of Me / Even If I Could / That Kind Of Girl / Once Was A Time I Thought / No Salt On Her Tail / Dancing Bear / Somebody Groovy / Twelve Thirty (Young Girls Are Coming To The Canyon) / Straight Shooter / Go Where You Wanna Go / Hey Girl / Love Song / The Year 2000 / Safe In My Garden / Sunday Will Never Be The Same (alza.cz)

Přídavná vložka bude obsahovat 1.1pt návnadové boxy Závit šroubu 2 pevné vložky 2 malé měniče (parys.cz)

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

Kniha - autor Michael Finkel, 204 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná In 1986, twenty-year-old Christopher Knight left his home in Massachusetts, drove to Maine, and disappeared into the woods. A remarkable tale of survival and solitude- the true story of a man who lived alone in a tent in the Maine woods, never talking to another person and surviving by stealing supplies from nearby cabins for twenty-seven years. . (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Neil Gaiman, 288 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD 'BOOK OF THE YEAR' AN ACCLAIMED WEST END THEATRE PRODUCTION ***** 'Neil Gaiman's entire body of work is a feat of elegant sorcery. He writes with such assurance and originality that the reader has no choice but to surrender to a waking dream' ARMISTEAD MAUPIN 'Some books just swallow you up, heart and soul' JOANNE HARRIS 'Summons both the powerlessness and wonder of childhood, and the complicated landscape of memory and forgetting' GUARDIAN --- 'My favourite response to this book is when people say, 'My childhood was nothing like that - and it was as if I was reading about me' NEIL GAIMAN --- This is what he remembers, as he sits by the ocean at the end of the lane: A dead man on the back seat of the car, and warm milk at the farmhouse. An ancient little girl, and an old woman who saw the moon being made. A beautiful housekeeper with a monstrous smile.... (alza.cz)

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

Supernatural hounds, a family curse, a mysterious cipher and the return of a deadly enemy . . . Sherlock Holmes will have to utilize every skill he has to solve the two classic mysteries collected here. The Hound of the Baskervilles sees Holmes and Dr Watson travel to the misty wilds of Dartmoor to confront a devilish apparition, while in The Valley of Fear the pair investigate a gruesome murder that may be the work of the dastardly Professor Moriarty himself.In this Macmillan Collector's Library edition, Sherlock scholar David Stuart Davies provides both an illuminating afterword and a fascinating chronology of the Sherlock Holmes stories.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

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

Druhé, rozšířené a doplněné vydání textů legendární pražské undergroundové kapely s předmluvou E. Bondyho a I. M. Jirouse a s komentářem J. Riedela. Obsahuje aktualizovanou historii skupiny, nové texty písní, detailní diskografii s reprodukcemi všech obalů gramofonových desek či kompaktních disků a celkem 103 fotografií. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Plakát The Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers se hodí na každou zeď Tištěno na kvalitní papír, snadno sbalitelné do tubusu Rozměr plakátu: 61 x 91,5 cm (knihydobrovsky.cz)

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

Kniha - 288 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Douglas Adams, 256 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Douglas Adams, 256 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná "DOUGLAS ADAMS IS A TERRIFIC SATIRIST."--The Washington Post Book WorldFacing annihilation at the hands of the warlike Vogons is a curious time to have a craving for tea. It could only happen to the cosmically displaced Arthur Dent and his curious comrades in arms as they hurtle across space powered by pure improbability--and desperately in search of a place to eat.Among Arthur's motley shipmates are Ford Prefect, a longtime friend and expert contributor to the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy; Zaphod Beeblebrox, the three-armed, two-headed ex-president of the galaxy; Tricia McMillan, a fellow Earth refugee who's gone native (her name is Trillian now); and Marvin, the moody android who suffers nothing and no one very gladly. Their destination? The ultimate hot spot for an evening of apocalyptic entertainment and... (alza.cz)

RFID reader, 125 kHz (EM4102), slot, RS232, dimensions (WxHxD): 65x23x100mm The Promag PCR-300/330 is a stationary reader for RFID tags and cards. Easy integration into your applications makes it a preferred choice for POS, customer retention, discount, debit card systems or even as a waiter lock. Depending on which version you use, the device is simply connected to the RS-232 or USB port of any PC. The reader can detect transponders within reading range automatically or with the press of the button, sending its data to the interface afterwards. In order to process any read transponder data, your software application is required to poll the interface actively. Once the card is removed again, the PCR-300/330 sends a value to the interface. You can use this function easily to determine if the user is still working the terminal (waiter lock function). Your own individual software for Promag hardware is also easily written. The device is controlled with ASCII commands. Further documentation of all commands and functions is included with the device. (tonerpartner.cz)

Kniha - autor Russell Shorto, 416 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Russell Shorto, 416 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná A new edition of Shorto's history of Dutch Manhattan, New York (formerly New Amsterdam). Reissued to tie in with the paperback edition of "Amsterdam". (alza.cz)

A brand-new translation of a philosophical classic of the ancient world, The Teaching of Ptahhatp, written in Egypt 4,000 years ago. The Teaching of Ptahhatp, composed two millennia before the birth of Plato, is the oldest surviving statement of philosophy in the ancient world and the earliest witness to the power of the written word. It ought to begin the list of the world's philosophy classics, yet it has been largely forgotten since it was rediscovered in the nineteenth century.Egyptologist Bill Manley's new translation corrects this oversight, rendering into approachable modern English for the first time Ptahhatp's profound yet practical account of 'the meaning of life', written many centuries before the supposed dawn of western philosophy. Manley introduces Ptahhatp, who served as Vizier to the Old Kingdom pharaoh Izezi (c. 2410-2375 BC), and the world of dynamic ideas and new technologies - writing among them - within which he worked, illuminating the nuances of his language and philosophy.In addition, Manley's new translation of Why Things Happen, the oldest surviving account of creation from anywhere in the world, reveals how Ptahhatp's account of the human condition is founded in distinctive ancient Egyptian beliefs about the nature of truth and reality. Taken together, Manley's new translations and expert commentary provide a new perspective on the Pyramid Age and overturn traditional prejudices about the origins of writing and philosophy. The 'oldest book in the world' is a testament to a common thread that connects humanity across time; Ptahhatp grapples with the pitfalls of greed, ambition, celebrity, success, confrontation, friendship, sex and even the office environment, and his teachings remain remarkably relevant in the modern day. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

LP vinyl - Kniha „The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse” vyšla v říjnu 2019 a stala se jedním z bestsellerů let 2019 a 2020, kdy se jí celosvětově prodalo více jak dva miliony kusů a přinesla mnoha lidem naději v době pandemie. Kniha „The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse” vyšla v říjnu 2019 a stala se jedním z bestsellerů let 2019 a 2020, kdy se jí celosvětově prodalo více jak dva miliony kusů a přinesla mnoha lidem naději v době pandemie. Nyní vychází i v podobě audioknihy podbarvené hudbou světoznámého skladatele Maxe Richtera. Charlie Mackesy (spisovatel), Max Richter (skladatel) Rok vydání : 2021 Seznam stop LP1 A1 The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse (Side A) / B1 The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse (Side B) LP2 C1 The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse (Side C) / D1The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse (Side D) (alza.cz)

Homer's two epics of the ancient world, The Iliad & The Odyssey, tell stories as riveting today as when they were written between the eighth and ninth century BC The Iliad, which tells of the siege of Troy by the Greeks, is an unforgettable tale of nations at war and of the courage and compassion heroic soldiers show upon the field of battle The Odyssey is the story of the Greek hero Odysseus and the many marvels and challenges he encounters during his ten-year voyage home to Ithaca after the end of the Trojan War This edition employs Samuel Butler's classic translations of both texts The Iliad & The Odyssey is one of Barnes & Noble's Collectible Editions classics Each volume features authoritative texts by the world's greatest authors in exquisitely designed bonded-leather bindings, with distinctive gilt edging and a ribbon bookmark Decorative, durable, and collectible, these books offer hours of pleasure to readers young and old and are an indispensable cornerstone for any home library. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

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

Margaret Atwood's dystopian masterpiece, The Handmaid's Tale, has become a modern classic-and now she brings the iconic story to a dramatic conclusion in this riveting sequel. More than fifteen years after the events of The Handmaid's Tale, the theocratic regime of the Republic of Gilead maintains its grip on power, but there are signs it is beginning to rot from within. At this crucial moment, the lives of three radically different women converge, with potentially explosive results. Two have grown up as part of the first generation to come of age in the new order. The testimonies of these two young women are joined by a third voice: a woman who wields power through the ruthless accumulation and deployment of secrets. As Atwood unfolds The Testaments, she opens up the innermost workings of Gilead as each woman is forced to come to terms with who she is, and how far she will go for what she believes. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The first in a rich historical trilogy that draws on legend, by a literary craftsman and the author of The Sixteen Trees of the SommeNorway, 1880. Winter is hard in Butangen, a village secluded at the end of a valley. The lake has frozen, and for months the ground is too hard to bury the dead. Astrid Hekne dreams of a life beyond all this, beyond marriage, children, and working the land to the end of her days. Then Pastor Kai Schweigaard takes over the small parish, with its 700-year-old stave church carved with pagan deities. The two bells in the tower were forged by Astrid's forefather in the sixteenth century, in memory of conjoined twins Halfrid and Gunhild Hekne. They are said to hold supernatural powers.The villagers are wary of the pastor and his resolve to do away with their centuries-old traditions, though Astrid also finds herself drawn to him. And then a stranger arrives from Dresden, with grand plans for the church itself. For headstrong Astrid this may be a provocation too far.Talented architecture student Gerhard Schoenauer is an improbable figure in this rugged community. Astrid has never met anyone like him; he seems so different, so sensitive. She finds that she must make a choice: for her homeland and the pastor, or for an uncertain future in Germany.Then the bells begin to ring . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Meet the Murdochs and the disastrously dysfunctional family of Fox News. Until recently, they formed the most powerful media and political force in America. Now their empire is cracking up and crashing down. In his irresistible trilogy on the chaotic Trump presidency - Fire and Fury, Siege, and Landslide - the journalist Michael Wolff led readers deep into the twisted corridors of the White House. Drawing on years of unprecedented access to the Murdoch family and key players, he plunges us behind the scenes of another empire of influence, and the result is astonishing and unforgettable. Here is Rupert Murdoch, the ninety-two-year-old billionaire - concerned about his legacy, but more concerned about profits. Here are his contentious children, jockeying to take over when the old man is gone. Here is star anchor Tucker C arlson considering a run for the presidency while his bosses have other plans for him. Sean Hannity, the richest man in television, has his own plans: to put Trump back in office. While presenter Laura Ingraham is just trying to survive in a man's world. As the fallout from the 2020 election and the Dominion lawsuit pummels the reputation of the network, the battling Murdoch heirs position themselves for the final act in this riveting drama. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Rage burns brighter than any spellfire...Deep in the birchwoods of Norway, magic courses through the veins of two sisters. For years they've been alone, but sweet-tempered Kaija is tired of living in shadows and longs for a life filled with community, even if it means stifling her magic. But Minna is a witch through and through, with wrath always simmering just below the surface. Different as they may be, both will never forget the day they were driven from their village. The day their mother burned.When Kaija leaves to pursue a new life, Minna is left alone in the darkness of the forest. Devastated and outraged at the betrayal, Minna casts a curse to punish those who took everything from her. What she doesn't realize is that this act will incite a deadly chain of events. Soon it will destroy everything, including the life Kaija has lovingly built. But once a witch's rage boils, regret means nothing-she can't take back what's already done.Someone will have to burn. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Discover the electrifying artwork behind the action-packed blockbuster, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Dive into the creation of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire with this deluxe art book. Featuring commentary from the filmmakers, this volume explores how a team of world-class artists brought stunning creatures and epic battles to life for an all-new, big screen Monsterverse adventure. Illustrated with stunning visuals from the production, including never-before-seen concept art and storyboards, this book is the ultimate companion to one of the most highly anticipated films of 2024. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

THE BOOK THAT BROUGHT DOWN RUPERT MURDOCHMeet the Murdochs and the disastrously dysfunctional family of Fox News. Until recently, they formed the most powerful media and political force in America. Now their empire is cracking up and crashing down.In his irresistible trilogy on the chaotic Trump presidency - Fire and Fury, Siege, and Landslide - the journalist Michael Wolff led readers deep into the twisted corridors of the White House. Drawing on years of unprecedented access to the Murdoch family and key players, he plunges us behind the scenes of another empire of influence, and the result is astonishing and unforgettable. Here is Rupert Murdoch, the ninety-two-year-old billionaire - concerned about his legacy, but more concerned about profits.Here are his contentious children, jockeying to take over when the old man is gone. Here is star anchor Tucker Carlson considering a run for the presidency while his bosses have other plans for him. Sean Hannity, the richest man in television, has his own plans: to put Trump back in office.While presenter Laura Ingraham is just trying to survive in a man's world. As the fallout from the 2020 election and the Dominion lawsuit pummels the reputation of the network, the battling Murdoch heirs position themselves for the final act in this riveting drama. "Michael Wolff's books were my foundation and port of entry for working on Succession." Jeremy Strong ("Kendall Roy")Praise for Fire and Fury:#1 New York Times bestseller, a Book of the Year in the Guardian, Sunday Times, Observer, Financial Times'The pages of Wolff's book are littered with insults and intrigue, backstabbing and dysfunction' Washington Post'What makes the book significant is its sly, hilarious portrait of a hollow man, into the black hole of whose needy, greedy ego the whole world has virtually vanished' Guardian (knihydobrovsky.cz)

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

A hugely rewarding read." SFX Magazine "James is one to watch." Kirkus Reviews How far would you go to save those you love? Lowrie and Shen are the youngest people on the planet after a virus caused global infertility. Closeted in a pocket of London and doted upon by a small, ageing community, the pair spend their days mudlarking and looking for treasure - until a secret is uncovered that threatens not only their family but humanity's entire existence. Now Lowrie and Shen face an impossible choice: in the quiet at the end of the world, they must decide what to sacrifice to save the whole human race... (knihydobrovsky.cz)