Wisdom of insecurity: a message for an age of anxiety - alan watts

What we have forgotten is that thoughts and words are conventions, and that it is fatal to take conventions too seriouslyToo often we fall into the trap of anticipating the future while lamenting the past and in the midst of this negative loop we forget how to live in the now. In this iconic and prescient text, pioneering Zen scholar Alan Watts shows us how, in an age of unprecedented anxiety, we must embrace the present in order to live a fulfilling life. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Alan Watts, 160 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Drawing from Eastern philosophy and religion, Watts argues that it is only by acknowledging what we do not and cannot know that we can find something truly worth knowing. In order to lead a fulfilling life, one must embrace the present--live fully in the now. (alza.cz)

In this unprecedented book, palliative medicine pioneer Dr Kathryn Mannix explores the biggest taboo in our society and the only certainty we all share: death.A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Told through a series of beautifully crafted stories taken from nearly four decades of clinical practice, her book answers the most intimate questions about the process of dying with touching honesty and humanity. She makes a compelling case for the therapeutic power of approaching death not with trepidation but with openness, clarity and understanding.With the End in Mind is a book for us all: the grieving and bereaved, ill and healthy. Open these pages and you will find stories about people who are like you, and like people you know and love. You will meet Holly, who danced her last day away; Eric, the retired head teacher who, even with Motor Neurone Disease, gets things done; loving, tender-hearted Nelly and Joe, each living a lonely lie to save their beloved from distress; and Sylvie, 19, dying of leukaemia, sewing a cushion for her mum to hug by the fire after she has died.These are just four of the book's thirty-odd stories of normal humans, dying normal human deaths. They show how the dying embrace living not because they are unusual or brave, but because that's what humans do. By turns touching, tragic, at times funny and always wise, they offer us illumination, models for action, and hope. Read this book and you'll be better prepared for life as well as death. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

In the late nineteenth century, humans came at long last to a devastating realisation: their rapidly industrialising and globalising societies were driving scores of animal species to extinction. In Beloved Beasts, acclaimed science journalist Michelle Nijhuis traces the history of the movement to protect and conserve other forms of life. From early battles to save charismatic species such as the American bison and bald eagle to today's global effort to defend life on a larger scale, Nijhuis's "spirited and engaging" account documents "the changes of heart that changed history" (Dan Cryer, Boston Globe).With "urgency, passion, and wit" (Michael Berry, Christian Science Monitor), she describes the vital role of scientists and activists such as Aldo Leopold and Rachel Carson, reveals the origins of vital organisations like the Audubon Society and the World Wildlife Fund, explores current efforts to protect species such as the whooping crane and the black rhinoceros and confronts the darker side of modern conservation, long shadowed by racism and colonialism. As the destruction of other species continues and the effects of climate change wreak havoc on our world, Beloved Beasts charts the ways conservation is becoming a movement for the protection of all species including our own. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Joe Abercrombie, 528 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Concluding the AGE OF MADNESS trilogy, THE WISDOM OF CROWDS brings the series which is revolutionising fantasy to its stunning conclusion. . . Chaos. Fury. Destruction. The Great Change is upon us . . . Some say that to change the world you must first burn it down. Now that belief will be tested in the crucible of revolution: the Breakers and Burners have seized the levers of power, the smoke of riots has replaced the smog of industry, and all must submit to the wisdom of crowds. With nothing left to lose, Citizen Brock is determined to become a new hero for the new age, while Citizeness Savine must turn her talents from profit to survival before she can claw her way to redemption. Orso will find that when the world is turned upside down, no one is lower than a monarch. And in the bloody North, Rikke and her fragile Protectorate are running out of allies . . . while Black Calder... (alza.cz)

Hudební CD - „The Age of Anxiety - symfonie č. 2 (podle W. H. Audena), pro klavír a orchestr, 1949” Skladatel: Leonard Bernstein „The Age of Anxiety - symfonie č. 2 (podle W. H. Audena), pro klavír a orchestr, 1949” Leonard Bernstein (25. srpna 1918, Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA - 14. října 1990) byl americký dirigent, hudební skladatel, klavírista, pedagog, hudební popularizátor a televizní hvězda. Seznam stop CD Leonard Bernstein on „The Age of Anxiety” - Interview by Humphrey Burton / Lento moderato () / Variation 1. L'istesso tempo () / Variation 2. Poco pi? mosso () / Variation 3. Largamente, ma mosso () / Variation 4. Pi? mosso () / Variation 5. Agitato () / Variation 6. Poco meno mosso () / Variation 7. L'istesso tempo () / Variation 8. Molto moderato, ma movendo () / Variation 9. Pi? mosso. Tempo di Valse () / Variation 10. Pi? mosso () / Variation 11. L'istesso tempo () / Variation 12. Poco pi? vivace () / Variation 13:... (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Thomas L. Friedman, 486 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná We all sense it - our lives are speeding up at a dizzying rate. Thank You for Being Late exposes the tectonic movements that are reshaping the world today and explains how to get the most out of them. Friedman's thesis is that the planet's three largest forces - Moore's law (technology), the market (globalization) and Mother Nature (climate change and biodiversity loss) - are all accelerating at once. Thank You for Being Late is a work of contemporary history that serves as a field manual for how to think about this era of accelerations and how we can anchor ourselves in the eye of this storm. It's also an argument for 'being late' - for pausing to appreciate this amazing historical epoch we're passing through and reflecting on its possibilities and dangers. Written with his trademark vitality, wit, and optimism, and with unequalled access to many of those at the forefront of the... (alza.cz)

The future may still be unpredictable, but nowadays, disasters are not. We live in a time of constant, consistent catastrophe, where things more often go wrong than they go right. So why do we still fumble when disaster hits? Why are we always one step behind?In The Devil Never Sleeps, Juliette Kayyem lays the groundwork for a new approach to dealing with disasters.Presenting the basic themes of crisis management, Kayyem amends the principles we rely on far too easily. Instead, she offers us a new framework to anticipate the "devil's" inevitable return, highlighting the leadership deficiencies we need to overcome and the forward thinking we need to harness. It's no longer about preventing a disaster from occurring, but learning how to use the tools at our disposal to minimize the consequences when it does.Filled with personal anecdotes and real-life examples from natural disasters like the California wildfires to man-made ones like the Boeing 737 MAX crisis, The Devil Never Sleeps is a guide for governments, businesses, and individuals alike on how to alter our thinking so that we can develop effective strategies in the face of perpetual catastrophe. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'A spiritual polymath, the first and possibly greatest' Deepak ChopraThe spiritual is not to be separated from the material, nor the wonderful from the ordinaryOffering reflections on living for the present moment, the pleasures of listening to music, and finding the playfulness of day-to-day life, this beautiful guided meditation journal will help readers engage in the mindful practice of journaling. Pioneering Zen scholar Alan Watts combines insightful and pithy wisdom with charming line illustrations in this collection of journalling prompts and mindfulness observations. The text is full of Watt's warm encouragement and humour which accompany some of his most salient philosophical observations, from seeing through arbitrary separations prescribed by language and society to leaving behind assumptions to see things as they truly are: fleeting, yet everlasting - simple, but wondrous. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Winnie-the-Pooh may be a Bear of Very Little Brain but this adorable little book is teeming with Wise Words and Useful Advice.Covering important subjects such as 'Manners', 'Keeping Trim' and 'Gastronomic Disappointment', this charming and humorous book gives you Pooh's unique take on life. Based on the classic Winnie-the-Pooh stories by A.A.Milne and featuring E.H.Shepard's timeless decorations.A lovely gift for a friend or loved one.Also available:Winnie-the Pooh: Love From Pooh (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Západní myšlení se v našem století změnilo tak prudce, že se nacházíme ve stavu značného zmatku. Nejen že existují vážné obtíže v komunikaci mezi intelektuály a širší veřejností, ale postup našeho myšlení i samotných našich dějin značně podkopal předpoklady „zdravého rozumu“, které leží v kořenech našich sociálních konvencí a institucí. Důvěrně známá pojetí prostoru, času a pohybu, přírody a přírodních zákonů, dějin a společenské změny, a konečně lidské osobnosti samotné se rozplynuly a my shledáváme, že jsme vrženi do univerza bez mezí, které stále více připomíná buddhistický princip „velké prázdnoty“. Rozličné moudrosti Západu, náboženské, filosofické a vědecké, nenabízejí mnoho návodů pro umění žít v takovém univerzu a shledáváme, že vyhlídky na nalezení vlastní cesty v tomto bezbřehém oceánu relativity nás spíše děsí. Jsme totiž zvyklí na absolutna, na pevné principa a zákony, kterých se můžeme držet a tím dosáhnout duchovní a psychologické jistoty.Proto je myslím takový zájem o kulturně produktivní způsob života, který si po nějakých patnáct století liboval v „prázdnotě“ a který nejen že z ní nemá hrůzu, ale spíš ji považuje za pozitivní, za potěšující. Abychom použili jeho vlastních slov, situace zenu vždy byla —„Nahoře ani taška na střeše, která by kryla hlavu, dole ani píď země pro chodidla.“ (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A New York Times bestselling author and tech columnist's counter-intuitive guide to staying relevant - and employable - in the machine age by becoming irreplaceably human.It's not a future scenario any more. We've been taught that to compete with automation and AI, we'll have to become more like the machines themselves, building up technical skills like coding. But, there's simply no way to keep up. What if all the advice is wrong? And what do we need to do instead to become futureproof?We tend to think of automation as a blue-collar phenomenon that will affect truck drivers, factory workers, and other people with repetitive manual jobs. But it's much, much broader than that. Lawyers are being automated out of existence. Last year, JPMorgan Chase built a piece of software called COIN, which uses machine learning to review complicated contracts and documents. It used to take the firm's lawyers more than 300,000 hours every year to review all of those documents. Now, it takes a few seconds, and requires just one human to run the program. Doctors are being automated out of existence, too. Last summer, a Chinese tech company built a deep learning algorithm that diagnosed brain cancer and other diseases faster and more accurately than a team of 15 top Chinese doctors.Kevin Roose has spent the past few years studying the question of how people, communities, and organisations adapt to periods of change, from the Industrial Revolution to the present. And the insight that is sweeping through Silicon Valley as we speak -- that in an age dominated by machines, it's human skills that really matter - is one of the more profound and counter-intuitive ideas he's discovered. It's the antidote to the doom-and-gloom worries many people feel when they think about AI and automation. And it's something everyone needs to hear.In nine accessible, prescriptive chapters, Roose distills what he has learned about how we will survive the future, that the way to become futureproof is to become incredibly, irreplaceably human. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A glorious treasury of literary curiosities for every night of the year. Bedside Companion for Book Lovers contains an eclectic mix of fact and fiction, letters, diaries, essays and dedications, all suffused with the joys of books and reading. The perfect gift for the bibliophile in your life, it contains snippets from some of the greatest writers and book collectors from throughout history, including:Charles Dickens on the smell of booksMaya Angelou on the pleasures of reading aloudVirginia Woolf on finding space for writingNick Hornby on reading for pure enjoymentand much more.Along the way, you'll find advice on how to look after your most precious volumes, what to do when books start taking over your home, and where to find the most atmospheric libraries and bookshops around the world. Keep this beautifully illustrated book by your bedside and wander into a magical world of books every night of the year. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Vydavatelství: Tangerine Records Žánr: Soul;Funk;Jazz Subžánr: Soul-Jazz Typ: LP deska;Album;Nové vydání Země interpreta: USA Rok vydání: 2022.0 Barva podle výrobce: Black Dekáda interpreta: 2000 - 2009;1990 - 1999;1980 - 1989;1970 - 1979;1940 - 1949;1950 - 1959;1960 - 1969 Datum vydání: 2022-06-24 Varianta: A Message From The People (LP) Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Složení setu: 1 ks Barva: Černá Interpret / Téma: Ray Charles Balení obsahuje: LP Země původu: Německo (muziker.cz)

eBook:,Vždy mě fascinovalo, jak nám může reverzní psychologie pomoci, když se snažíme dosáhnout nějakého cíle. Někdy tomu říkám „zákon opaku.“ Znáte to, když se snažíte udržet na hladině, potopíte se, ale jakmile se chcete potopit, táhne vás to zpět nahoru. Stačí se pokusit zadržet dech a hned vydechnete… Připomíná mi to prastarý a často opomíjený výrok: „Kdo by chtěl zachránit svůj život, ten o něj přijde.“ Kniha, která se vám dostala do rukou, se zabývá způsoby, jakými se tato zákonitost dá využít při cestě za pocitem bezpečí a duchovními i intelektuálními jistotami, které s oporou v náboženství či filozofii hledá snad každý z nás. Jsem přesvědčen, že toto téma je v dnešní době nejistoty a obav ještě aktuálnější než kdy dříve. Tato kniha vychází z předpokladu, že nejistota pramení pouze z úpěnlivé snahy o vytvoření pevně daných jistot, a že jediná cesta ke spáse a udržení si zdravého rozumu se nám překvapivě otevře až tehdy, když si uvědomíme, že se stejně nikdy zachránit nemůžeme. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Sebastião Salgado’s photo book classic Workers. An Archaeology of the Industrial Age (first published in 1993) pays tribute to the time-honored tradition of manual labor in the new millennium when machines and computers replace human workers throughout the globe. With images of striking beauty and integrity, Salgado composes a visual elegy for the working men and women, whose indomitable spirit has prevailed over the harshest of conditions to achieve a singular grace.More than those of any other living photographer, Sebastião Salgado’s images of the world’s poor stand in tribute to the human condition. Salgado defines his work as “militant photography”, dedicated to “the best comprehension of human being”; over the decades he has bestowed great dignity on the most isolated and neglected among us — from famine-stricken refugees in the Sahel to the indigenous peoples of South America. With Workers, Salgado brings us a global epic that transcends mere image making to become an affirmation of the enduring spirit of working men and women. In this volume, three hundred fifty duotone photographs form an archaeological perspective of the activities that have defined hard work from the Stone Age through the Industrial Revolution to the present.With images of the infernal landscape of an Indonesian sulfur mine, the drama of traditional Sicilian tuna fishing, and the staggering endurance of Brazilian gold miners, Salgado unearths layers of visual information to reveal the ceaseless human activity at the core of modern civilization. Workers presents its subject on several interactive levels: Salgado’s introductory text, written in collaboration with Brazilian author Eric Nepomuceno, expands his passionate photographic iconography; extended captions, also written by Salgado, provide a historical and factual framework. Honoring the timeless and indomitable spirit of the manual laborer, Workers renders the human condition with honesty and respect. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hudební CD - Skupina New Age of Smokie a její album vydané jako pocta kapele Smokie. Rok vydání : 2012 Seznam stop CD/DVD THE GIRL CAN'T HELP IT / CHANGING ALL THE TIME / TAKÉ GOOT CARE OF MY BABY / A FEW DOLLARS MORE / LIVERPOOL DOCKS / IF YOU THINK TO KNOW HOW YOU LOVE ME / LIVING NEXT DOOR TO ALICE / I'LL MEET YOU AT MIDNIGHT / ALL MY LIFE / DON'T PLAY YOUR ROCK'N'ROLL / WILD WILD ANGELS / I CAN DO IT / MIDNIGHT LADY / bonus SILVER LIGHT (alza.cz)

Vždy mě fascinovalo, jak nám může reverzní psychologie pomoci, když se snažíme dosáhnout nějakého cíle. Někdy tomu říkám „zákon opaku.“ Znáte to, když se snažíte udržet na hladině, potopíte se, ale jakmile se chcete potopit, táhne vás to zpět nahoru. Stačí se pokusit zadržet dech a hned vydechnete… Připomíná mi to prastarý a často opomíjený výrok: „Kdo by chtěl zachránit svůj život, ten o něj přijde.“Kniha, která se vám dostala do rukou, se zabývá způsoby, jakými se tato zákonitost dá využít při cestě za pocitem bezpečí a duchovními i intelektuálními jistotami, které s oporou v náboženství či filozofii hledá snad každý z nás. Jsem přesvědčen, že toto téma je v dnešní době nejistoty a obav ještě aktuálnější než kdy dříve. Tato kniha vychází z předpokladu, že nejistota pramení pouze z úpěnlivé snahy o vytvoření pevně daných jistot, a že jediná cesta ke spáse a udržení si zdravého rozumu se nám překvapivě otevře až tehdy, když si uvědomíme, že se stejně nikdy zachránit nemůžeme. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The third volume of Alison Weir's magisterial history of the queens of medieval EnglandMedieval queens were seen as mere dynastic trophies, yet many of the Plantagenet queens of the High Middle Ages dramatically broke away from the restrictions imposed on their sex, as Alison Weir shows in this gripping group biography of England's fourteenth-century consorts.Using personal letters and wonderfully vivid sources, Alison Weir evokes the lives of five remarkable queens: Marguerite of France, Isabella of France, Philippa of Hainault, Anne of Bohemia and Isabella of Valois.The turbulent, brutal Age of Chivalry witnessed the Black Death, the Peasants' Revolt, the Hundred Years War against France and savage baronial wars against the monarchy in which these queens were passionately involved. Queens of the Age of Chivalry brilliantly recreates this truly dramatic period of history through the lives of five extraordinary women. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: From London to Cornwall, then to Italy and France, a short, shabby priest runs to earth bandits, traitors, killers. Why is he so successful? The reason is that after years spent in the priesthood, Father Brown knows human nature and is not afraid of its dark side. Thus he understands criminal motivation and how to deal with it. The stories included are "The Paradise of Thieves," "The Duel of Dr. Hirsch," "The Man in the Passage," "The Mistakes of the Machine," "The Head of the Caesar," "The Purple Wig," "The Perishing of the Pendragons," "The God of the Gongs," "The Salad of the Colonel Cray," "The Strange Crime of John Boulnois" and "The Fairy Tale of Father Brown." (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A fascinating and entertaining collection of facts, quotes and stories, celebrating Sir David Attenborough's wicked sense of humour and astute wisdom. David Attenborough is a national treasure, known for his soothing voice, calming presence, passion for the natural world, and his humble, easy-going nature. Despite his incredible talent and influence, he tends to play it all down, one time stating that, 'I can't believe I'm still employed'.So if he won't celebrate himself, we'll have to do it for him. Filled with facts, tributes and anecdotes, as well as beautiful illustrations, this enormously positive book celebrates Sir David, providing a fascinating insight into his life as well as showcasing his brilliant sense of humour. Running chronologically, this book begins with his early days, to his first job at the BBC, to eventually becoming the most esteemed naturalist on the planet, as he is today.Such revelations include:- There are 18 plants and animals named after him- When asked by a reporter how many degrees he had, he said it would be 'rude to count'*- The single thing that would improve his quality of life is 'good, workable knees'. Blending his quips galore with his powerful messages on the environment and future of the planet, this timely book showcases everything we love about Sir David, making it the perfect gift for any fan. * He has over thirty! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This book showcases the best and most humorous quotes from George R.R. Martin's favourite character Tyrion Lannister, the worldly, jaded, funny, highly intelligent, cynical, womanizing star of the books. A perfect stocking-filler for every fan of the books, and of HBO's award-winning television series. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Interpret / Téma: Queens Of The Stone Age Žánr: Hard Rock;Rock Subžánr: Rock;Hard Rock;Stoner Rock;Alternative Rock Země původu: Evropská unie Vydavatelství: Interscope Records Typ: Nové vydání;Otevírací obal;LP deska;Album Balení obsahuje: LP Země interpreta: USA Varianta: Songs For The Deaf (2 LP) Dekáda interpreta: 2010 - 2019;1990 - 1999;2000 - 2009;2020 - 2029 Barva podle výrobce: Black Datum vydání: 2019-11-01 Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Barva: Černá Rok nahrávky: 2002.0 Rok vydání: 2019.0 Složení setu: 2 ks Hmotnost: 180 g (muziker.cz)

Kniha - autor Eva Velechovská; Don Richard Riso; Russ Hudson, 416 stran, česky, pevná bez přebalu matná Kniha s předmluvou Evy Velechovské Objevte hlubokou moudrost enneagramu Enneagram je dynamický psychologicko-spirituální systém, který jedinečným způsobem popisuje devět základních vzorců lidské duše, devět způsobů bytí ve světě – devět typů osobnosti, jejich hluboké vnitřní motivy jednání a chování. Don Richard Riso a Russ Hudson, dva přední světoví odborníci na enneagram, vám v této knize přinášejí dosud nejobsáhlejší představení systému enneagramu a devíti typů osobnosti a představují účinné způsoby použití enneagramu jako nástroje osobní transformace a rozvoje. Ukazují, jak překonat vnitřní překážky, využít vaše výjimečná nadání a schopnosti i jak nově nasměrovat váš život. Enneagram vám může posloužit jako cenná praktická pomůcka nejen v jakékoliv terapii, psychologické a duchovní práci, ale i v oblasti partnerských a rodinných vztahů a ve světě... (alza.cz)

Vždy mě fascinovalo, jak nám může reverzní psychologie pomoci, když se snažíme dosáhnout nějakého cíle. Někdy tomu říkám „zákon opaku.“ Znáte to, když se snažíte udržet na hladině, potopíte se, ale jakmile se chcete potopit, táhne vás to zpět nahoru. Stačí se pokusit zadržet dech a hned vydechnete… Připomíná mi to prastarý a často opomíjený výrok: „Kdo by chtěl zachránit svůj život, ten o něj přijde.“ Kniha, která se vám dostala do rukou, se zabývá způsoby, jakými se tato zákonitost dá využít při cestě za pocitem bezpečí a duchovními i intelektuálními jistotami, které s oporou v náboženství či filozofii hledá snad každý z nás. Jsem přesvědčen, že toto téma je v dnešní době nejistoty a obav ještě aktuálnější než kdy dříve. Tato kniha vychází z předpokladu, že nejistota pramení pouze z úpěnlivé snahy o vytvoření pevně daných jistot, a že jediná cesta ke spáse a udržení si zdravého rozumu se nám překvapivě otevře až tehdy, když si uvědomíme, že se stejně nikdy zachránit nemůžeme. (patro.cz)

'A MUST-READ FOR THOSE WHO LIKE MAGIC, LOVE AND A LITTLE BIT OF FEEL-GOOD FEMINISM IN THEIR HISTORICAL FICTION' Library Journal A young witch must choose between love and loyalty, power and ambition, in this magical novel set in Gilded Age New York and London.In 1692, Bridget Bishop was hanged as a witch. Two hundred years later, her legacy lives on in the scions of two very different lines: one dedicated to using their powers to heal and help women in need; the other, determined to grasp power for themselves.This clash will play out in the fate of Annis, a young woman in Gilded Age New York who finds herself a pawn in the family struggle for supremacy. She'll need to claim her own power to save herself - and resist succumbing to the darkness that threatens to overcome them all. 'An Austen-esque romance, a heart-racing mystery full of dangerous twists and an anxiety-inducing yet enthralling family feud, Louisa Morgan's The Age of Witches is anything but a traditional tale of good versus evil' BookPage 'Morgan's beautifully conjured tale of three women, social mores, and the sanctity of self-determination is thoroughly enthralling' Booklist '[A] robust tale of matriarchal magic in a lushly depicted Gilded Age New York . . . Readers will root for these powerful women as they struggle to overcome the social limitations of their time, whether through magic or force of personality' Publishers Weekly 'This is a book about witches, told from their perspective. As such, it's a lyrically and lovely written triumph about independent, unusual women' Book Riot (knihydobrovsky.cz)

THE PERFECT READ FOR TROUBLED TIMESFrom the bestselling author of The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places comes this inspiring and beautifully written meditation on the wisdom inherited from our ancestors.For all we have gained in the modern world, simple peace of mind is hard to find. In a time that is increasingly fraught with complexity and conflict, we are told that our wellbeing relies on remaining as present as possible. But what if the key to being present lies in the past?In Wisdom of the Ancients, Neil Oliver takes us back in time, to grab hold of the ideas buried in forgotten cultures and early civilizations. From Laetoli footprints in Tanzania to Keralan rituals, stone circles and cave paintings, Oliver takes us on a global journey through antiquity. A master storyteller, drawing on immense knowledge of our ancient past, he distils this wisdom into twelve messages that have endured the test of time, and invites us to consider how these might apply to our lives today. The result is powerful and inspirational, moving and profound. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A guide to our anxious minds; offering a route to calm, self-compassion and mental well-being. Far more than we tend to realise, we're all - in private - deeply anxious. There is so much that worries us across our days and nights: whether our hopes will come true, whether others will like us, whether the people we care about will be OK, whether we can escape humiliation and grief...Anxiety is deeply normal and, like so much else that troubles our minds, it can be understood and brought under our control. We all deserve to wake up every day without a sense of foreboding. This is a guide to anxiety: why we feel it, how we experience it when it strikes and what we can do when we come under its influence. Across a series of essays that look at the subject from a number of angles, the tone is helpful, compassionate and in the best sense practical. We have suffered for too long under the rule of anxiety. Here - at last - is a pathway to a calmer, more compassionate and more light-hearted future. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

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

essie expressie, 10 ml, Nehty pro ženy, Lak na nehty essie expressie vám během pár chvil zajistí krásné a upravené nehty. Vlastnosti: pohodlně se nanáší zářivá a sytá barva Složení: veganský produkt Jak používat: Lak nanášejte pomocí štětečku na odlakované odmaštěné nehty. Pro lepší výsledný efekt aplikujte 2 vrstvy. (notino.cz)

Kniha - autor Katrine Marçal, 304 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Bestselling author Katrine Marcal reveals the shocking ways our deeply ingrained ideas about gender continue to hold us back. Every day, extraordinary inventions and innovative ideas are side-lined in a world that remains subservient to men But it doesn't have to be this way. From the beginning of time, women have been pivotal to our society, offering ingenious solutions to some of our most vexing problems. More recently, it is women who have transformed the way we shop online, revolutionised the lives of disabled people and put the climate crisis at the top of the agenda. Despite these successes, we still fail to find and fund the game-changing ideas that could alter the future of our planet, giving just 3% of venture capital to female founders. Instead, ingrained ideas about men and women continue to shape our economic decisions; favouring men and leading us to the same tired set... (alza.cz)

This is the age of vice, where pleasure and power are everything, and the family ties that bind can also killNew Delhi, 3 a.m. A speeding Mercedes jumps the kerb, and in the blink of an eye five people are dead. It's a rich man's car, but when the dust settles there is no rich man at all, just a shell-shocked servant who cannot explain the strange series of events that led to this crime. Nor can he foresee the dark drama that is about to unfold.Deftly shifting through time and perspective in contemporary India, Age of Vice is an epic, action-packed story propelled by the seductive wealth, startling corruption, and bloodthirsty violence of the Wadia family-loved by some, loathed by others, feared by all.In the shadow of lavish estates, extravagant parties, predatory business deals, and calculated political influence, three lives become dangerously intertwined: Ajay is the watchful servant, born into poverty, who rises through the family's ranks. Sunny is the playboy heir who dreams of outshining his father, whatever the cost. And Neda is the curious journalist caught between morality and desire. Against a sweeping plot fueled by loss, pleasure, greed, yearning, violence, and revenge, will these characters' connections become a path to escape, or a trigger of further destruction?Equal parts crime thriller and family saga, transporting readers from the dusty villages of Uttar Pradesh to the urban energy of New Delhi, Age of Vice is an intoxicating novel of gangsters and lovers, false friendships, forbidden romance, and the consequences of corruption. It is binge-worthy entertainment at its literary best. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed author Daniel Abraham, co-author of the Expanse, comes a monumental epic fantasy trilogy that unfolds within the walls of a single great city, over the course of one tumultuous year, where every story matters, and the fate of the city is woven from them all.Kithamar is a centre of trade and wealth, an ancient city with a long, bloody history where countless thousands live and their stories unfold. This is Alys's.When her brother is murdered, a petty thief from the slums of Longhill sets out to discover who killed him and why. But the more she discovers about him, the more she learns about herself, and the truths she finds are more dangerous than knives. Swept up in an intrigue as deep as the roots of Kithamar, where the secrets of the lowest born can sometimes topple thrones, the story Alys chooses will have the power to change everything. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - anglicky Newland je v rozpakoch. Všetci muži uprene hľadeli smerom k miestu, kde sedela May s mamou a tetou. Nepoznal dámu v zvláštnych šatách a netušil, prečo boli všetci takí šokovaní, že ju vidia. Newland Archer, dedič jednej z najlepších newyorských rodín, chce riadne manželstvo, ako si to žiada newyorská spoločnosť V jeden večer spozná Mayinu sesternicu, grófku Ellen Olenskú. Táto exotická a krásna žena sa vrátila z Poľska do New Yorku po záhadnom škandále. Newland musí zvádzať boj medzi povinnosťou a záhadnosťou, medzi tradíciou a silou lásky. CEFR Level: B1 (alza.cz)

`Whitney Scharer's storytelling is utterly immersive and gorgeous in its details . . . This is a powerful, sensual and gripping portrait of the forging of an artist's soul.' Madeleine Miller, author of Circe `I'd rather take a photograph than be one,' says Lee Miller, shortly after she arrives in Paris in 1929. Gorgeous and talented, Lee has left behind a successful modelling career at Vogue to pursue her dream of being an artist. There she catches the eye of the famous Surrealist artist Man Ray. An egotistical, charismatic force, Lee is drawn to him immediately. Though he initially wants to use her as a model, Lee is determined to become Man's photography assistant instead. As their personal and professional lives become further entwined, Lee is consumed by two desires: to become a famous photographer and to have a healthy and loving relationship. But as Lee asserts herself and moves from being a muse to an artist, Man's jealousy spirals out of control, and their mutual betrayals threaten to destroy them both. Richly detailed and filled with a cast of famous characters, The Age of Light is a captivating historical novel about ambition, love, and the personal price of making art. In exploring Lee's complicated and fascinating history, Whitney Scharer has brought a brilliant and pioneering artist out of the shadow of a man's story and into the light. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Newland je v rozpakoch. Všetci muži uprene hľadeli smerom k miestu, kde sedela May s mamou a tetou. Nepoznal dámu v zvláštnych šatách a netušil, prečo boli všetci takí šokovaní, že ju vidia. Newland Archer, dedič jednej z najlepších newyorských rodín, chce riadne manželstvo, ako si to žiada newyorská spoločnosť V jeden večer spozná Mayinu sesternicu, grófku Ellen Olenskú. Táto exotická a krásna žena sa vrátila z Poľska do New Yorku po záhadnom škandále. Newland musí zvádzať boj medzi povinnosťou a záhadnosťou, medzi tradíciou a silou lásky. CEFR Level: B1 (patro.cz)

Studio Marvel představuje světový fenomén: AVENGERS: Age of Ultron, který je výpravným pokračováním největšího superhrdinského filmu všech dob. Pokus miliardáře Tonyho Starka oživit program na udržení celosvětového míru skončí nezdarem a největší hrdinové světa, včetně Iron Mana, Kapitána Ameriky, Thora, Neuvěřitelného Hulka, Black Widow a Hawkeye musí čelit děsivému nebezpečí. V sázce je osud celé planety. Povstane zlovolný Ultron a jenom Avengers mu mohou zabránit v uskutečnění ďábelských plánů. Nová křehká spojenectví a nečekané zvraty jsou zárukou vzrušujícího a jedinečného akčního dobrodružství globálních rozměrů.V českém znění: Aleš Procházka - Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark / Iron Man), Jan Maxián - Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Pavel Šrom - Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner / Hulk), Libor Bouček - Chris Evans (Steve Rogers / Captain America), Jitka Moučková - Scarlett Johansson (Nataša Romanoffová / Black Widow), Pavel Tesař - Jeremy Renner (Clint Barton / Hawkeye), Jan Šťastný - James Spader (Ultron), Vladimír Kratina - Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury), Jan Čenský - Don Cheadle (James Rhodes / War Machine), Filip Tomsa - Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Pietro Maximoff / Quicksilver), Helena Dvořáková - Elizabeth Olsen (Wanda Maximovová / Scarlet Witch), Filip Švarc - Paul Bettany (Jarvis / Vision), Tereza Chudobová - Cobie Smulders (Maria Hillová), Michal Holán - Anthony Mackie (Sam Wilson / Falcon). (dvd-premiery.cz)

Andrea Camilleri's sensational and darkly humorous Inspector Montalbano series continues in the fourteenth instalment, The Age of Doubt. A chance encounter with a strange young woman leads Inspector Montalbano to Vigata harbour - and into a puzzling new mystery. The crew of a mysterious yacht - the Vanna - due to dock in the area has discovered a corpse floating in the water, the dead man's face badly disfigured.It isn't long before Montalbano becomes suspicious of the Vanna's inhabitants. Who is the yacht's owner, the glamorous and short-tempered Livia Giovannini? How has she accrued her riches? And why does she spend so much time at sea? Meanwhile Montalbano finds himself getting into tangles with the dreaded Commissioner, the exasperating Dr Lattes and a very beautiful young woman at the harbour, with whom he becomes dangerously besotted . .. Can the Inspector clear his head long enough to unravel this murky mystery?The Age of Doubt is followed by The Dance of the Seagull, the fifteenth book in the series. 'Among the most exquisitely crafted pieces of crime writing available today .. . Simply superb' - Sunday Times (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Edith Wharton's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Age of Innocence, is both a poignant story of frustrated love and an extraordinarily vivid, delightfully satirical record of a vanished world. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an introduction by award-winning novelist, Rachel Cusk. As the scion of one of New York's leading families, Newland Archer has been born into a life of sumptuous privilege and strict duty. But the arrival of the Countess Olenska, a free spirit who breathes clouds of European sophistication, makes him question the path on which his upbringing has set him. As his fascination with her grows, he discovers just how hard it is to escape the bonds of the society that has shaped him. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This is the age of vice, where pleasure and power are everything, and the family ties that bind can also killNew Delhi, 3 a.m. A speeding Mercedes jumps the kerb, and in the blink of an eye five people are dead. It's a rich man's car, but when the dust settles there is no rich man at all, just a shell-shocked servant who cannot explain the strange series of events that led to this crime. Nor can he foresee the dark drama that is about to unfold.Deftly shifting through time and perspective in contemporary India, Age of Vice is an epic, action-packed story propelled by the seductive wealth, startling corruption, and bloodthirsty violence of the Wadia family-loved by some, loathed by others, feared by all.In the shadow of lavish estates, extravagant parties, predatory business deals, and calculated political influence, three lives become dangerously intertwined: Ajay is the watchful servant, born into poverty, who rises through the family's ranks. Sunny is the playboy heir who dreams of outshining his father, whatever the cost. And Neda is the curious journalist caught between morality and desire. Against a sweeping plot fueled by loss, pleasure, greed, yearning, violence, and revenge, will these characters' connections become a path to escape, or a trigger of further destruction?Equal parts crime thriller and family saga, transporting readers from the dusty villages of Uttar Pradesh to the urban energy of New Delhi, Age of Vice is an intoxicating novel of gangsters and lovers, false friendships, forbidden romance, and the consequences of corruption. It is binge-worthy entertainment at its literary best. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Film na DVD - Pokus Tonyho Starka oživit program na udržení celosvětového míru skončí nezdarem. Povstane zlovolný Ultron a jenom Avengers mu mohou zabránit v uskutečnění ďábelských plánů... V sázce je osud celé planety. Pokus miliardáře Tonyho Starka oživit program na udržení celosvětového míru skončí nezdarem a největší hrdinové světa, včetně Iron Mana, Kapitána Ameriky, Thora, Hulka, Black Widow a Hawkeye musí čelit děsivému nebezpečí. V sázce je osud celé planety. Povstane zlovolný Ultron a jenom Avengers mu mohou zabránit v uskutečnění ďábelských plánů. Nová křehká spojenectví a nečekané zvraty jsou zárukou vzrušujícího a jedinečného akčního dobrodružství globálních rozměrů. Bonusy: • Globální dobrodružství (alza.cz)

Film na DVD - Pokus Tonyho Starka oživit program na udržení celosvětového míru skončí nezdarem. Povstane zlovolný Ultron a jenom Avengers mu mohou zabránit v uskutečnění ďábelských plánů… V sázce je osud celé planety. Marvel Cinematic Universe: Fáze 2 Pokus miliardáře Tonyho Starka oživit program na udržení celosvětového míru skončí nezdarem a největší hrdinové světa, včetně Iron Mana, Kapitána Ameriky, Thora, Hulka, Black Widow a Hawkeye musí čelit děsivému nebezpečí. V sázce je osud celé planety. Povstane zlovolný Ultron a jenom Avengers mu mohou zabránit v uskutečnění ďábelských plánů. Bonusy: • Globální dobrodružství (alza.cz)

Hudební CD - Debutové album vítěze CZ/SK Superstar 2021 Adama Pavlovčina alias ADONXS. Obsahuje i dva úspěšné singly Moving On a Game, které si držely přední místa v rádiových žebříčcích. Albovou sestavu doplňuje dalších osm skladeb, které se pohybují napříč spektrem moderního popu na světové úrovni. Debutové album vítěze CZ/SK Superstar 2021 Adama Pavlovčina alias ADONXS. Obsahuje i dva úspěšné singly Moving On a Game, které si držely přední místa v rádiových žebříčcích. Albovou sestavu doplňuje dalších osm skladeb, které se pohybují napříč spektrem moderního popu na světové úrovni. Hitovka Game obsadila na osm týdnů první příčku a pozici nejhranější domácí skladby ve slovenském éteru a skladba Moving On se držela dvanáct týdnů v TOP 10 v rámci hitparády nejhranějších slovenských a českých písní. Adam Pavlovčin vyhrál loňský ročník Česko-Slovenské SuperStar. V soutěži zaujal jedinečným pěveckým projevem a nezaměnitelným stylem, sebevědomým vystupováním i... (alza.cz)

Dobrodružství zasazené 100 let před událostmi hry The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild… Cestujte do minulosti Hyrule a zabraňte svým bojem zničení království v Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity na konzoli Nintendo Switch. Osud Hyrule visí na vlásku. Vraťte se o celé století zpět před události ze hry The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, veďte své jednotky na bojišti proti síle Calamity Ganon v titulu, kde je přežití středobodem všeho. Odvěký boj! Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity kombinuje akční hratelnost s rozlehlou krajinou The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild a vytváří zcela nový a poutavý zážitek. Známý svět…: Objevujte krajinu Hyrule z různých perspektiv ještě předtím, než udeřil Calamity Ganon. …se známými tvářemi: Ovládejte Linka, Zeldu a ostatní Hyrule šampiony ve chvíli, kdy všichni stojí proti zlu usilujícímu o úplně zníčení! Zběsilý boj: Využívejte mocné zbraně a magické runy k přemožení armád nepřátel. Skutečně hrozivé příšery vám nic nedarují. Vyprávění s hloubkou: Zažijte unikátní příběh přímo na bojišti a skrz nadabované cutscény poznávejte lépe okolní svět. Zabraňte zkáze Great Calamity a zachraňte Hyrule! Stůjte bok po boku Zapojte do bitvy i svého kamaráda a vydejte se spolu na dobrodružství na jedné konzoli Nintendo Switch. Bojujte bok po boku, či se rozdělte, plňte úkoly a porážejte jednotky temnoty! Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity vyjde 20. listopadu na konzoli Nintendo Switch. (fitvyziva.cz)

With an Introduction by Angus Calder. As Angus Calder states in his introduction to this edition, 'Seven Pillars of Wisdom is one of the major statements about the fighting experience of the First World War'. Lawrence's younger brothers, Frank and Will, had been killed on the Western Front in 1915. Seven Pillars of Wisdom, written between 1919 and 1926, tells of the vastly different campaign against the Turks in the Middle East - one which encompasses gross acts of cruelty and revenge and ends in a welter of stink and corpses in the disgusting 'hospital' in Damascus. Seven Pillars of Wisdom is no Boys Own Paper tale of Imperial triumph, but a complex work of high literary aspiration which stands in the tradition of Melville and Dostoevsky, and alongside the writings of Yeats, Eliot and Joyce. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Franz Kafka died in 1924, when he was not yet forty-one. During his life he published only seven small books, but he left behind three unfinished novels and a mass of stories, reflections and personal writings which were published after his death. His novels in particular, alongside short stories such as The Judgement and The Metamorphosis, have made him one of the most widely read, significant and influential writers of the twentieth century.His writings show an extraordinary ability to speak to the changing concerns of later generations. This collection of essays, illustrated with manuscripts, archival material, postcards and family photographs, not only sets Kafka in the context of his life and times but also shows how his own experiences nourished his imagination. Literal travel in Western Europe enabled him, as his notebooks reveal, to practise descriptive writing.Imaginative travel through reading strengthened his fascination with remote spaces and made him aware of European colonialism. Familiar settings in his fiction become alien and bewildering. When writing about animals, he sought to enter imaginatively into their non-human way of being.This book is a celebration not just of Kafka’s achievements and creativity, but also of how – even 100 years after his death – Kafka continues to inspire new literary, theatrical and cinematic creations around the world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

When a young girl is found murdered in a field, the scientific examination of the exhibits is just a routine job for the staff of Hoggatt's forensic science laboratory. But nothing could have prepared them for the brutal death of one of their own. When the senior biologist is found dead in his laboratory Commander Dalgliesh is called to the bleak fens of East Anglia, where the murderer is lying in wait to strike again . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 464 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor John Green, 272 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá When it comes to relationships, Colin Singleton's type is girls named Katherine. And when it comes to girls named Katherine, Colin is always getting dumped. Nineteen times, to be exact. On a road trip miles from home, this anagram-happy, washed-up child prodigy has ten thousand dollars in his pocket, a bloodthirsty feral hog on his trail, and an overweight Judge Judy - loving best friend riding shotgun - but no Katherines. Colin is on a mission to prove The Theorem of Underlying Katherine Predictability, which he hopes will predict the future of any relationship, avenge Dumpees everywhere, and finally win him the girl. Love, friendship, and a dead Austro-Hungarian archduke add up to surprising and heart-changing conclusions in this ingeniously layered comic novel about reinventing oneself. From the "New York Times" bestselling author of "The Fault in Our Stars" and "Looking for Alaska",... (alza.cz)

Studio Marvel představuje světový fenomén: AVENGERS: Age of Ultron, který je výpravným pokračováním největšího superhrdinského filmu všech dob. Pokus miliardáře Tonyho Starka oživit program na udržení celosvětového míru skončí nezdarem a největší hrdinové světa, včetně Iron Mana, Kapitána Ameriky, Thora, Neuvěřitelného Hulka, Black Widow a Hawkeye musí čelit děsivému nebezpečí. V sázce je osud celé planety. Povstane zlovolný Ultron a jenom Avengers mu mohou zabránit v uskutečnění ďábelských plánů. Nová křehká spojenectví a nečekané zvraty jsou zárukou vzrušujícího a jedinečného akčního dobrodružství globálních rozměrů.V českém znění: Aleš Procházka - Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark / Iron Man), Jan Maxián - Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Pavel Šrom - Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner / Hulk), Libor Bouček - Chris Evans (Steve Rogers / Captain America), Jitka Moučková - Scarlett Johansson (Nataša Romanoffová / Black Widow), Pavel Tesař - Jeremy Renner (Clint Barton / Hawkeye), Jan Šťastný - James Spader (Ultron), Vladimír Kratina - Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury), Jan Čenský - Don Cheadle (James Rhodes / War Machine), Filip Tomsa - Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Pietro Maximoff / Quicksilver), Helena Dvořáková - Elizabeth Olsen (Wanda Maximovová / Scarlet Witch), Filip Švarc - Paul Bettany (Jarvis / Vision), Tereza Chudobová - Cobie Smulders (Maria Hillová), Michal Holán - Anthony Mackie (Sam Wilson / Falcon). Bonusy:• Krátké ukázky• Dokumenty• Vystřižené a prodloužené scény• Gagy• Audio komentář režiséra Josse Whedona• Informace (dvd-premiery.cz)