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50 krátkych príbehov o osobnostiach, ktoré formovali Slovensko od čias Svätopluka až po súčasnú prezidentku Zuzanu Čaputovú. Kniha je dvojjazyčná (slovenčina a angličtina) a pestro ilustrovaná. Inšpiruje, vzdeláva a pripomína, na čo môžeme byť všetci právom hrdí. SK: Skutočnú veľkosť krajiny nezmeriate v kilometroch, nevyvážite ju zlatom a ani ju nesčítate počtom mrakodrapov. O tom, či je krajina skutočne veľká, vypovedajú ľudia. Takí, ktorí si idú za svojím snom a prekonávajú predsudky. No a práve o nich sa dočítate v bilingválnej knihe Super Slováci / Super Slovaks. Rozpovie vám príbehy o 50-tich Slovákoch, ktorí formovali dejiny Slovenska. Niektorí z nich dokonca zmenili svet. Nájdete si medzi nimi svojho super Slováka alebo Slovenku aj vy? ENG: The size of a country cannot be measured in miles alone. Neither can it be equated to the number of skyscrapers or calculated in gold. It is the people who matter. The kind of people who pursue their dreams, overcome obstacles and shatter prejudices. The bilingual book Super Slovaks / Super Slováci is about them. It tells the stories of 50 Slovaks who have changed Slovakia and by doing so shaped the world. Will you find your super Slovak among them? O projekte:SK: História Slovenska je posiata príbehmi inšpiratívnych Super Slovákov. Ten najstarší siaha tisíc rokov do minulosti, do čias Veľkej Moravy, prvého slovanského štátu na svete, a do obdobia vlády múdreho kráľa Svätopluka. V knihe nájdete aj Slovákov, ktorí žijú v súčasnosti. Jednou takou hrdinkou je aj Zuzana Čaputová, ochrankyňa životného prostredia, z ktorej sa stala prvá prezidentka v dejinách Slovenska. Vďaka knihe Super Slováci spoznáte aj tvorivých Slovákov, vedcov a vedkyne, športovcov, herečky, hudobníkov, architektov alebo podnikateľov. Každý pozná legendu o Jánošíkovi, ale viete, ktorý Super Slovák zmenil chod druhej svetovej vojny? Alebo ktorý Super Slovák postavil prvý mrakodrap v Ázii? Viete, že jedna zo Super Sloveniek, o ktorých je v knihe reč, zmenila svet tým, že objavila kométu? A to vonkoncom nebola jediná Super Slovenka, ktorú zaujal vesmír. Naše deti sa môžu stať kýmkoľvek budú chcieť. Pomôžu im v tom inšpiratívne vzory, ľudia z mäsa a kostí. Hrdinovia, o ktorých sa píše v tejto knihe si nevybrali dobu ani podmienky, do ktorých sa narodili. Niektorí sa museli popasovať s vojnou, iní zas s dravou svetovou konkurenciou. Každý z nich však s odvahou prekonával prekážky, ktoré im prišli do cesty. Práve preto sme napísali túto knihu. Chceme deťom ukázať, že po životné vzory nemusia chodiť ďaleko. A vám dospelým zas pripomenúť, že aj keď prežívame ťažšie chvíle, stále máme byť na čo hrdí. About the project:ENG: The history of Slovakia is filled with inspiring stories of Super Slovaks. The oldest dates back to the era of Great Moravia and to the reign of the wise king Svätopluk. The book also brings stories of Slovaks living today. One of the heroes of modern Slovakia is Zuzana Čaputová, an environmental activist who became the first female president in the history of the country. This is your chance to get to known Slovak artists, scientists, actors, athletes, architects and entrepreneurs. Everyone knows Janosik, but do you know which Slovak changed the course of World War II? Which Super Slovak built the first skyscraper in Asia? Did you know what Slovak astronomer discovered a comet? And she was not the only one who set their eyes on the space beyond Super Slovaks / Super Slováci shows our children that they can become whatever they chose to be. These inspiring role models and real people, will help them to set their dreams free. The heroes and heroines presented in this book could not chose the era, nor the conditions that they were born into. Some had to face the reality of war, others fierce competition. All of them overcame whatever obstacles that came into their way with great courage. We wrote this book to show children that role models can be found at their doorstep, in their very own Slovak roo

Royal women wield a unique, quiet kind of power. They use their clothing choices and their styling preferences to create a visual brand that is at once aspirational and accessible, and to project a sartorial statement that encompasses their values, priorities, and beliefs. For Britain's modern monarchy, fashion is often their most powerful and prominent political statement. And for this reason, it is ripe for dissection--from the tip of the fascinator to the toe of the pump. Filled with hundreds of 4-color photos and presented in a luxurious, coffee table-ready package, HRH will be split into four sections, each covering one of the four royals. The book will build off of Elizabeth's Instagram series, "So Many Thoughts" (SMT), by expanding her signature royal commentary to include deep-dive essays on both the royal women she studies and broader topics such as the cultural history of the hat and the role of social media in royal commentary. And of course, HRH will include plenty of the iconic photo captions that SMT fans have come to love. Think the format of Notorious RBG with the content of The Crown and the social media buzz of The Home Edit.

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR THIS CHRISTMAS Step inside his home and you'll see papier-mache birds, a life-sized cardboard tiger, model cars; his work bench a vibrant collage of creativity, from hand-drawn maps and postcards to newly devised toys for his beloved grandchildren. Tom Karen is a toymaker, creative genius, award-winning designer and one of the world's most remarkable inventors. From inventing the Marble Run to designing the iconic Raleigh Chopper bike and creating the Bond Bug, Tom's designs are cherished the world over, but behind these fantastical creations lies an equally remarkable life. Born in the 1920s into a wealthy family and raised in Czechoslovakia by nannies, Tom had a lonely upbringing and longed for pencils, paper, paints and brushes. His childhood was short-lived when Tom and his family had to flee for their lives following the rise of Nazi Germany. It was this formative experience that would transform Tom's life. Arriving in the UK, Tom would establish himself as a creator slowly building the career that would see him dubbed 'the man who designed the seventies'. Told through the prism of Tom's incredible designs, Toymaker is a story about life, about imagination, about being in the present and existing in the past; about painting, drawing, chopping and changing; about thinking, discussing, arguing and listening. Tom's life is a tale of a century of creativity and how 'things' come to define who we are - and help us look ahead to where we're going.

Třetí z plánovaných šesti svazků první kompletní kritické edice korespondence Karla Havlíčka (18211856) obsahuje dopisy z období, v němž se Havlíček stal redaktorem Pražských novin a České včely, a tedy i veřejně činnou a veřejně známou osobou. Vedle soukromé korespondence tak zahrnuje i korespondenci redakční; v závěru období se jednou z tematických dominant stává i Havlíčkovo zapojení do organizace veřejných sbírek na vybudování první české průmyslové školy v Praze. V osobní rovině jsou prvořadou složkou svazku listy mapující vývoj Havlíčkova vztahu se snoubenkou Františkou Weidenhoffrovou až do jeho ukončení. Knihu otevírá studie, jež nově interpretuje průběh tohoto vztahu; druhý z úvodních textů shrnuje počátky Havlíčkova novinářského působení a podíl Pražských novin na organizaci sbírek na českou průmyslovou školu. Stejně jako předchozí dva díly obsahuje i tento svazek vedle dopisů a úvodních studií i vysvětlivky, rozsáhlou ediční poznámku, kalendárium Havlíčkova života a díla, obrazovou přílohu a jmenný rejstřík.

Hogyan jut el Ghána egy kis falujából Magyarországra egy szerény körülmények közé született, tehetséges afrikai fiatal, és hogyan válik orvossá? Egy izgalmas történetekben bővelkedő, különleges életút elevenedik meg e könyv lapjain. Megtudhatjuk belőle, hogyan "anyakönyvezték" az 1950-es években, a szerző születésének idején, az írástudók az újszülötteket, hogy milyen egy huszonnégy gyermekes nagycsaládban felnőni, hogyan lehet nélkülözés idején a mezőket járva élelemre bukkanni, hosszú kilométereken át főzőbanánt, rákot, csigát, a rothadó pálmatörzsből származó kukacokat, pálmadiót gyűjtve, azt a fejtetőn hordozva túlélni a hétköznapokat. De az is kiderül a kötetből, miként változhatott meg gyökeresen a tanulást előtérbe helyező tehetséges fiatalok élete, ha az Egészségügyi Világszervezet ösztöndíjának köszönhetően továbbtanulhattak Magyarországon.

In Beyond Possible Nimdai Purja tells the story of his life before his recent epic achievement of leading the team that scaled K2 in winter. He reveals how leadership, a willingness to learn, integrity and collaboration are essential qualities behind the world's greatest mountaineering feats. Nimsdai is the first man ever to summit all 8000m 'Death Zone' peaks in less than 7 months, and this book reveals the man behind the climbs - how his early life in Nepal and Special Forces training made him the person to go beyond possible... 'An inspirational study in leadership and a powerful testament to the human spirit at its very best.' - Mail on Sunday 'If you're going to get one book this year get Beyond Possible.' - Ant Middleton 'The energy of the book gives it pace and you whip through, rather as Purja nips up verticals... Whether or not you are a lover of the mountains, you will marvel at his tenacity, his fearlessness. No one can fail to be inspired by what he achieved.' - The Times 'Not only does Nims have exceptional physical stamina, he's also a leader with great skills in financial management and logistics.' - Reinhold Messner, the first person to climb all fourteen highest mountains in the world 'The magnitude of his achievement is astonishing.' Soldier Magazine 'A Living Legend.' Trail Magazine

Witty, candid, and insightful: Magnus Nilsson's ode to his extraordinary restaurant, FavikenIn 2019, Magnus Nilsson closed Faviken, his one-of-a-kind restaurant in remote Sweden - a difficult decision, as it was close to his heart and at the height of its success. Here is the Faviken story: how it became a world-class destination, how the industry it was a part of has changed, and why Magnus eventually elected to pursue new projects. Faviken: 4015 Days, Beginning to End is a vital commentary on food culture today and includes illuminating essays on subjects as wide ranging as creativity; balancing familial responsibilities while running a restaurant; the hypocrisy of sustainability in restaurants; the search for lagom; social media; imitation vs. plagiarism; haute cuisine; the art of hospitality; and the importance of craft over innovation. The book also includes a chronological list of every dish ever served at the restaurant and highlights 100 memorable recipes. The book's stunning photography includes a mixture of archival photographs and newly shot images of the food, the restaurant, the staff, and the surrounding setting of Northern Sweden. A textural cover made of blue cloth and red paper with a wood-grain effect references the shape and color of the Faviken building. Magnus Nilsson is the author of Faviken (2012), The Nordic Cookbook (2015), Nordic: A Photographic Essay of Landscapes (2016), and The Nordic Baking Book (2018), all published with Phaidon.

História Slovenska, malej a pomerne mladej krajiny, je plná výnimočných osobností, ktoré svojimi jedinečnými vynálezmi, objavmi, hudobnými, výtvarnými, literárnymi, divadelnými dielami, športovými či inými výkonmi obohatili a posunuli našu spoločnosť. Táto výpravná, bohato ilustrovaná publikácia, mapuje zaujímavé životné osudy 200 vybraných velikánov slovenských dejín, ktorých dielo zaujalo už počas ich života, ešte viac rezonuje po rokoch, a nie raz prekročilo hranice Slovenska a Európy. Autor, prof. PhDr. Jozef Leikert, PhD., sa vracia k biografiám, ktoré vydal už pred desiatimi rokmi. Odvtedy sa však uzatvorilo dielo ďalších vynikajúcich Slovákov, z ktorých viacerým venoval nové strany v tejto knihe. Krátkymi esejistickými príbehmi približuje našich jedinečných rodákov takých, akí naozaj boli, bez zbytočného preceňovania či zatracovania. Pútavé rozprávanie dopĺňa množstvo exkluzívnych a málo známych fotografií.

Who gave Jonathan Van Ness permission to be the radiant human he is today? No one, honey. The truth is, it hasn't always been gorgeous for this beacon of positivity and joy. Before he stole our hearts as the grooming and self-care expert on Netflix's hit show Queer Eye, Jonathan was growing up in a small Midwestern town that didn't understand why he was so...over the top. From choreographed carpet figure skating routines to the unavoidable fact that he was Just. So. Gay., Jonathan was an easy target and endured years of judgement, ridicule and trauma - yet none of it crushed his uniquely effervescent spirit. Over the Top uncovers the pain and passion it took to end up becoming the model of self-love and acceptance that Jonathan is today. In this revelatory, raw, and rambunctious memoir, Jonathan shares never-before-told secrets and reveals sides of himself that the public has never seen. JVN fans may think they know the man behind the stiletto heels, the crop tops, and the iconic sayings, but there's much more to him than meets the Queer Eye. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll come away knowing that no matter how broken or lost you may be, you're a Kelly Clarkson song, you're strong, and you've got this.

História Slovenska, malej a pomerne mladej krajiny, je plná výnimočných osobností, ktoré svojimi jedinečnými vynálezmi, objavmi, hudobnými, výtvarnými, literárnymi, divadelnými dielami, športovými či inými výkonmi obohatili a posunuli našu spoločnosť. Táto výpravná, bohato ilustrovaná publikácia, mapuje zaujímavé životné osudy 200 vybraných velikánov slovenských dejín, ktorých dielo zaujalo už počas ich života, ešte viac rezonuje po rokoch, a nie raz prekročilo hranice Slovenska a Európy. Autor, prof. PhDr. Jozef Leikert, PhD., sa vracia k biografiám, ktoré vydal už pred desiatimi rokmi. Odvtedy sa však uzatvorilo dielo ďalších vynikajúcich Slovákov, z ktorých viacerým venoval nové strany v tejto knihe. Krátkymi esejistickými príbehmi približuje našich jedinečných rodákov takých, akí naozaj boli, bez zbytočného preceňovania či zatracovania. Pútavé rozprávanie dopĺňa množstvo exkluzívnych a málo známych fotografií.

História Slovenska, malej a pomerne mladej krajiny, je plná výnimočných osobností, ktoré svojimi jedinečnými vynálezmi, objavmi, hudobnými, výtvarnými, literárnymi, divadelnými dielami, športovými či inými výkonmi obohatili a posunuli našu spoločnosť. Táto výpravná, bohato ilustrovaná publikácia, mapuje zaujímavé životné osudy 200 vybraných velikánov slovenských dejín, ktorých dielo zaujalo už počas ich života, ešte viac rezonuje po rokoch, a nie raz prekročilo hranice Slovenska a Európy. Autor, prof. PhDr. Jozef Leikert, PhD., sa vracia k biografiám, ktoré vydal už pred desiatimi rokmi. Odvtedy sa však uzatvorilo dielo ďalších vynikajúcich Slovákov, z ktorých viacerým venoval nové strany v tejto knihe. Krátkymi esejistickými príbehmi približuje našich jedinečných rodákov takých, akí naozaj boli, bez zbytočného preceňovania či zatracovania. Pútavé rozprávanie dopĺňa množstvo exkluzívnych a málo známych fotografií.

Nevšedný životný príbeh a dejinný odkaz jedného z najväčších Slovákov histórie právom púta záujem odbornej aj laickej verejnosti. V množstve publikácií a článkov zaznievajú často mylné alebo skreslené názory ich autorov, ktorí sa odvolávajú na rôzne pramene. Spoločnosť M. R. Štefánika v spolupráci s Vydavateľstvom Matice slovenskej po prvý raz prináša verejnosti publikáciu, ktorá životný príbeh Milana Rastislava Štefánika ilustruje stovkami dobových fotografií a unikátnych originálnych prameňov, písomností, dokumentov, ktoré autor, Dr. Miroslav Musil, skúsený publicista, diplomat a cestovateľ, zozbieral z piatich svetadielov. Dokumenty plasticky a tak autenticky, ako je len možné, vykresľujú Štefánikovo pôsobenie v dobovej medzinárodnej politike a nezastupiteľnú rolu, ktorú zohral pri rozpade rakúsko-uhorskej monarchie a vzniku česlo-slovenského štátu.

Nevšedný životný príbeh a dejinný odkaz jedného z najväčších Slovákov histórie právom púta záujem odbornej aj laickej verejnosti. V množstve publikácií a článkov zaznievajú často mylné alebo skreslené názory ich autorov, ktorí sa odvolávajú na rôzne pramene. Spoločnosť M. R. Štefánika v spolupráci s Vydavateľstvom Matice slovenskej po prvý raz prináša verejnosti publikáciu, ktorá životný príbeh Milana Rastislava Štefánika ilustruje stovkami dobových fotografií a unikátnych originálnych prameňov, písomností, dokumentov, ktoré autor, Dr. Miroslav Musil, skúsený publicista, diplomat a cestovateľ, zozbieral z piatich svetadielov. Dokumenty plasticky a tak autenticky, ako je len možné, vykresľujú Štefánikovo pôsobenie v dobovej medzinárodnej politike a nezastupiteľnú rolu, ktorú zohral pri rozpade rakúsko-uhorskej monarchie a vzniku česlo-slovenského štátu.

The much-anticipated follow-up to the acclaimed and resoundingly fascinating Daily Rituals. Filled with the innovative, inspiring and wonderfully prolific accounts of some of the world's best female creators, Daily Rituals Women at Work is the powerful and championing sequel to Mason Currey's first book, Daily Rituals. Barbara Hepworth sculpted outdoors and Janet Frame wore earmuffs as she worked to block out noise. Kate Chopin wrote with her six children 'swarming around her' whereas the artist Rosa Bonheur filled her bedroom with the sixty birds that inspired her work. Louisa May Alcott wrote so vigorously - skipping sleep and meals - that she had to learn to write with her left hand to give her cramped right hand a break. Filled with details of the large and small choices these women made, Daily Rituals Women at Work is about the day-to-day lives of some of the world's most extraordinary creative minds who, whether Virginia Woolf, Charlotte Bronte, Nina Simone or Jane Campion, found the time and got to work. 'An admirably succinct portrait of some distinctly uncommon lives' - Meryle Secrest

The world has watched Prince William and Prince Harry since they were born. Raised by Princess Diana to be the closest of brothers, how have the boy princes grown into very different, now distanced men? From royal insider, biographer and historian Robert Lacey, this book reveals the untold details of William and Harry's closeness and estrangement, asking what happens when two sons are raised for vastly different futures - one burdened with the responsibility of one day becoming king, the other with the knowledge that he will always remain spare. How have William and Harry both agreed and diverged in their views of what a modern royal owes to their country? Were the seeds of damage sowed by Prince Charles and Princess Diana as their marriage unraveled for all the world to see? In the previous generation, how have Prince Charles and Prince Andrew's own relations strained under the Crown? What role has Queen Elizabeth II played in marshalling her feuding heirs? What parts have Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle played in helping their husbands to choose their differing paths? And what is the real, unvarnished story behind Harry and Meghan's dramatic departure? In the most intimate vision yet of life behind closed doors, with its highs, lows and discretions all laid out, this is a journey into royal life as never offered before.

The world has watched Prince William and Prince Harry since they were born. Raised by Princess Diana to be the closest of brothers, how have the boy princes grown into very different, now distanced men? From royal insider, biographer and historian Robert Lacey, this book reveals the untold details of William and Harry's closeness and estrangement, asking what happens when two sons are raised for vastly different futures - one burdened with the responsibility of one day becoming king, the other with the knowledge that he will always remain spare. How have William and Harry both agreed and diverged in their views of what a modern royal owes to their country? Were the seeds of damage sowed by Prince Charles and Princess Diana as their marriage unraveled for all the world to see? In the previous generation, how have Prince Charles and Prince Andrew's own relations strained under the Crown? What role has Queen Elizabeth II played in marshalling her feuding heirs? What parts have Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle played in helping their husbands to choose their differing paths? And what is the real, unvarnished story behind Harry and Meghan's dramatic departure? In the most intimate vision yet of life behind closed doors, with its highs, lows and discretions all laid out, this is a journey into royal life as never offered before.

'I write from the realms of the ugly, for the ugly, the frigid, the unfucked and the unfuckables, all those excluded from the great meat market of female flesh, and for all those guys who don't want to be protectors, for those who would like to be but don't know how, for those who are not ambitious, competitive, or well-endowed. Because this ideal of the seductive white woman constantly being waved under our noses - well, I'm pretty sure it doesn't exist.' Powerful, provocative and personal, King Kong Theory is a candid account of how the author of Baise-moi came to be Virginie Despentes. Drawing from personal experience, Despentes shatters received ideas about rape and prostitution, and explodes common attitudes towards sex and gender. King Kong Theory is a manifesto for a new punk feminism, reissued here in a brilliant new translation by Frank Wynne.

When news of the budding romance between a beloved English prince and an American actress broke, it captured the world's attention and sparked an international media frenzy. But while the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have continued to make headlines - from their engagement, wedding, and birth of their son Archie to their unprecedented decision to step back from their royal lives - few know the true story of Harry and Meghan. For the very first time, FINDING FREEDOM goes beyond the headlines to reveal unknown details of Harry and Meghan's life together, dispelling the many rumours and misconceptions that plague the couple on both sides of the pond. As members of the select group of reporters that cover the British Royal Family and their engagements, Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand have witnessed the young couple's lives as few outsiders can. With unique access and written with the participation of those closest to the couple, FINDING FREEDOM is an honest, up-close, and disarming portrait of a confident, influential, and forward-thinking couple who are unafraid to break with tradition, determined to create a new path away from the spotlight, and dedicated to building a humanitarian legacy that will make a profound difference in the world.

V roce 1821 se v malé osadě v kraji Jura narodí mladé mlynářce Louis Vuitton. Ve čtrnácti letech se rozhodne odejít hledat štěstí do Paříže. O třicet let později zakládá podnik s kufry. Svržení Ludvíka Filipa, válka proti Prusku, útěk Napoleona III., komuna nebo zrození republiky, nic z toho ho neodradí od cíle, který si stanovil: uspět. Louis Vuitton vytváří vlastní legendu, mýtus, který jeho syn Georges a vnuk Gaston budou pomalu, ale jistě a každý po svém naplňovat a zvětšovat.