Hľadanie: Outsider
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Šest diamantů 2. Obrysy a stíny
Zatímco předigitalizovaný svět nabývá sám o sobě stále většího významu a vlivu, lidstvo jako takové jej naopak ztrácí, aniž si to uvědomuje. Přesto se najde pár jedinců, kterým to dojde a vrhnou se do boje, který nemohou nikdy vyhrát. Tedy až do chvíle, než se do celého konfliktu omylem zapojí naprostý outsider živící se jako novinář v bulvárním plátku. Zpočátku vůbec netuší, že má v ruce digitální rozbušku schopnou rozmetat celý svět a že ten, koho hledá, může být jejím iniciačním impulzem. Možná by bylo lepší, kdyby jej ani nenašel. To by ale nebyl Roger Dalmont, aby se jen tak vzdal a nechal to plavat. Je to trošku ztřeštěné, trošku cyber, trošku americká drsná škola. Žádné fantasy. Spíše o tom, jestli ten svět kolem nás už skutečně nějakou dobu takto nefunguje.
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Lacná kniha Šest diamantů 2. Obrysy a stíny (-50%)
Zatímco předigitalizovaný svět nabývá sám o sobě stále většího významu a vlivu, lidstvo jako takové jej naopak ztrácí, aniž si to uvědomuje. Přesto se najde pár jedinců, kterým to dojde a vrhnou se do boje, který nemohou nikdy vyhrát. Tedy až do chvíle, než se do celého konfliktu omylem zapojí naprostý outsider živící se jako novinář v bulvárním plátku. Zpočátku vůbec netuší, že má v ruce digitální rozbušku schopnou rozmetat celý svět a že ten, koho hledá, může být jejím iniciačním impulzem. Možná by bylo lepší, kdyby jej ani nenašel. To by ale nebyl Roger Dalmont, aby se jen tak vzdal a nechal to plavat. Je to trošku ztřeštěné, trošku cyber, trošku americká drsná škola. Žádné fantasy. Spíše o tom, jestli ten svět kolem nás už skutečně nějakou dobu takto nefunguje.
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Dobrodružství pobytu vezdejšího
V životopisném rozhovoru s publicistou Josefem Beránkem (autorem rozhovorů s V. Malým, P. Kolářem a J. Sokolem) profesor Palouš hovoří o událostech, které ovlivnily a nasměrovaly jeho život, vyznává se ze svého celoživotního zájmu o dílo Jana A. Komenského, Bernarda Bolzana a Tomáše G. Masaryka. Z těchto kořenů také vyrůstá Paloušova filosofie výchovy. Žánr rozhovoru může být pozvánkou k setkání s mužem, který - ač ho jeho občanské postoje léta držely v roli outsidera - se stal učitelem a moudrým rádcem mnohých. Profesor Radim Palouš (1924) přednášel na mnoha univerzitách ve světě. Osmkrát byl jmenován doktorem honoris causa v Evropě, v USA a v Asii. Obdržel řadu ocenění, publikoval přes tři sta odborných statí a publikací.
Hippo and Friends Starter PB
A delightful three-level pre-school course based on songs and stories. The Pupil's Book has stories in each unit which are designed to encourage positive attitudes in children such as helping others and sharing. At the end of each unit children have the opportunity to make a simple 'storybook' which they can take home with them. This takes English outside the classroom, making the language more meaningful, and enables parents to be involved in the learning process.
Hippo and Friends 2 PB
A delightful three-level pre-school course based on songs and stories. The Pupil's Book has stories in each unit which are designed to encourage positive attitudes in children such as helping others and sharing. At the end of each unit children have the opportunity to make a simple 'storybook' which they can take home with them. This takes English outside the classroom, making the language more meaningful, and enables parents to be involved in the learning process.
Cream - Reunion: Live At Royal Albert Hall London 2DVD
Tracklist
DVD 1:
1. I'm So Glad
2. Spoonful
3. Outside Woman Blues
4. Pressed Rat And Warthog
5. Sleepy Time Time
6. N.S.U.
7. Badge
8. Politician
9. Sweet Wine
10. Rollin' And Tumblin'
11. Stormy Monday
12. Deserted Cities Of The Heart
13. Born Under A Bad Sign
14. We're Going Wrong
15. Sleepy Time Time (Alternate Take)
16. We're Going Wrong (Alternate Take)
DVD 2:
1. Crossroads
2. Sitting On Top Of The World
3. White Room
4. Toad
5. Sunshine of Your Love
6. Sunshine of Your Love (Alternate Take)
7. Interviews – Ginger Baker & Jack Bruce & Eric Clapton
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Resource Books for Teachers - Project Work (2nd Edition)
This volume provides a wide variety of immediately accessible ideas for projects inside and outside the classroom. Fully updated and revised, the text offers projects which have been designed and tested by teachers from all over the world. Activities can be used with a wide range of levels and age groups and need a minimum of preparation. Each is explained in full - the aims, resources, preparation and implementation, and feedback. The projects vary in length between 3 hours and 20 weeks, and they have satisfying outcomes for students to improve their overall communicative ability. The tasks give participants the chance to improve their competence in the four skills as well as in useful areas such as giving presentations, making a video, and producing reports and articles.
Darwin: A Very Short Introduction
Darwin's theory that our ancestors were apes caused a furore in the scientific world and outside it when The Origin of Species was published in 1859. Arguments still rage about the implications of his evolutionary theory, and scepticism about the value of Darwin's contribution to knowledge is widespread. In this analysis of Darwin's major insights and arguments, Jonathan Howard reasserts the importance of Darwin's work for the development of modern biology.
The Outsider
'Powerful as [Richard Wright] was - is - as a writer, nobody can surpass him in doing certain kinds of writing... He is courageous - he was able to look into areas that nobody at that time was willing to look at' Toni Morrison
Cross Damon is disenchanted. At odds with society, and with himself, his idealism and sense of alienation have driven him to drink and incessant reflection. But when Cross is mistakenly reported to have died, he is suddenly free to put his ideals to the test - and a reign of terror and destruction ensues.
A counterpart to Wright's 1940 novel, Native Son, The Outsider is Wright's existential masterpiece. An epic exploration of criminality and oppression its publication established Wright as America's most daring, and damning writers.
The Great Wave
An urgent examination of the great wave of change breaking over today’s world – from the Pulitzer Prize-winning critic and New York Times bestselling author of The Death of Truth
In the twenty-first century, a wave of political, cultural and technological change has capsized our old certainties and assumptions, creating both opportunity and danger.
As people lose their faith in old institutions and elites, radical voices at the margins and the grassroots are disrupting the status quo. This is the time of the outsider – the protester, the populist, the hacker. Some of these outsiders have sown chaos, like Donald Trump, and others have provided inspirational leadership, like Volodymyr Zelensky. But all have grasped this precarious moment to make something new.
Writing with a critic’s incisive understanding of cultural trends, Michiko Kakutani outlines the consequences of these new asymmetries of power, and looks back to similar hinge moments in history, from the waning of the Middle Ages to the aftermath of the Second World War, to find a way forward.
For there is, Kakutani argues, always the promise of transformation in times of turmoil. We can surrender to the waters, give in to the gathering chaos, or we can use the wave’s momentum to propel us into a more stable and sustainable future.
Lacná kniha On the Edge (-90%)
When Tug wakes up, he is not in his own bedroom at home. The door is locked and there are bars across the window. Loud music hammers through the house and through his head. Then a woman comes in and says that she is his mother, but Tug knows that she is not his mother ...Outside, Jinny stares through the trees at the lonely house on the hill. She hears strange noises, but she turns away. After all, it's none of her business ...
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Loki
Step into the ancient fir-tree forests of Scandinavia and bear witness to legends as epic as those of the Greeks and the Romans.
Melvin Burgess revolutionised children's literature with the infamous cult novels Junk and Doing It. In his first adult novel, Loki, he breathes new life into Norse myths.
Starting with the Norse creation myths, the trickster god Loki takes the reader on a wild ride through Norse mythology, from the time the gods - the founders of Asgard - defeated races of monsters, and hurtling through famous stories, including Odin hanging himself on the World Tree, the theft of the corrupting gold ring and the murder of Baldr, the god of love and the Sun. This narrative may seem familiar enough at first, but the reader should beware.
Born within the heart of a fire in the hollow of a tree-trunk, Loki arrives in Asgard as an outsider. He is a trickster, an unreliable narrator, the god of intelligence and politics. In spite of his cleverness and sparkling wit (or, perhaps, because of this...) Loki struggles to find his place among the old patriarchal gods of supernatural power and is constantly at odds with the god of thunder - Thor.
Alongside the politics of Asgard, it charts the course of Loki's many loves and families, from his mothering of Odin's famous horse to his intense, turbulent, and, eventually, fatal relationship with Baldr the Beautiful - a tender and moving story of love that goes wrong, jealousy and a transitioning that is forbidden by society.
This is a retelling that is contemporary in tone, at once amusing and relatable. It is a heartfelt plea to overthrow the old gods of power and authority and instigate a new era ruled by love and intelligence.
The Rejects
Imagine you've made it. You and your friends have hit the big time in music and you're going to be a star. But then, quite suddenly, it's over. Your best friends don't want you anymore, and you're on the outside. Perhaps they're tired of your bad habits, they think you're not good enough, or they sense you just don't want it as much as they do. Whatever the cause, you're a reject. So, what do you do next?
Featuring a player rejected by both Nirvana and Soundgarden who became a decorated special forces soldier, Britpoppers who spiralled into addiction before becoming novelists and missionaries, the terrifying story of Guns N' Roses' first drummer, super-rejecting band leaders, self-destroying rappers, troubled hard rock bassists and girl-band burnouts, The Rejects takes an intimate, thoughtful look at people who've been kicked out of bands, what they experienced and what came afterwards.
Coming from a writer with twenty years' music industry experience, The Rejects is a sympathetic study of some of music's most fascinating characters, and what happens when the dream comes crashing to an end. The result is a compelling alternative history of popular music.
The Young Man
WINNER OF THE 2022 NOBEL PRIZE IN LITERATURE
Annie Ernaux's most recent book, dazzling and breathtaking, published in France in 2022, is about her affair with a man 30 years her junior.
“A sublime book.” —Elle
“Once again the work of the writer Annie Ernaux appears as both a rigorous study of life and an experiment. These fragments of living, however evanescent, are precious, irreplaceable, like a skin that never fades.” —Caroline Montpetit in Le Devoir
The Young Man is Annie Ernaux’s account of her passionate love affair with A., a man some 30 years younger, when she was in her fifties. The relationship pulls her back to memories of her own youth and at the same time leaves her feeling ageless, outside of time— together with a sense that she is living her life backwards.
Amidst talk of having a child together, she feels time running its course, and menopause approaching. The Young Man recalls Ernaux as the “scandalous girl” she once was, but is composed with the mastery and the self-assurance she has achieved across decades of writing. It was first published in France in 2022.
Mamma Milano
Each copy is bound in one of three LaDoubleJ fabrics. Orders will be fulfilled with one of the fabrics available, selected at random.
Embrace female empowerment with J. J. Martin, founder of world–renowned Milanese lifestyle brand LaDoubleJ, in the ultimate insider’s guide to Italy and her magic.
After moving from Manhattan to Milan 20 years ago, with no job, no friends, and no patience for the Italian way of life, J. J. Martin realized she had no option but to surrender to the vibrant but slow-paced lifestyle. In so doing, she discovered more joy (and success) than she could ever have imagined. In this uplifting volume, Martin invites us to jump on board and join her on her journey – an outsider’s evolution through life, love, loss, creativity, and magic – to today’s beloved ‘Milano’. Dive into the delights of Italian fashion, food, and good living; meet some of Italy’s leading female tastemakers (the ‘LaDoubleJ Babes’); tap into Martin’s spiritual secrets for unleashing inner creativity and wisdom; and more – all with a dash of LaDoubleJ vintage chic and oodles of Italian style. This feel-good book is a celebration and a creation story – both of a brand and of becoming your own woman, the Italian way.
Learned By Heart
Adding to the already moving, richly told and gripping collection of historical fiction from Emma Donoghue, Learned By Heart is the breathtaking story of two young girls on the margins of life, forging a connection that will last forever.
Eliza and Lister have never been this wide-awake in their lives, and the Slope, with its curtains drawn wide, is bright with starlight. The question Eliza’s been needing to ask swells like a great berry in her mouth, and all at once she’s not scared to let it out, not scared at all, not scared of anything . . .
In 1805 fourteen-year-old Eliza Raine is a schoolgirl at the Manor School for Young Ladies in York. The daughter of an Indian mother and a British father, Eliza was banished from Madras to this unfamiliar country at the age of six. At the Manor School she keeps her head down and follows all the rules, until the arrival of a charismatic and fearless new student, Anne Lister. The two outsiders are thrown together and soon Eliza's life is turned upside down by this remarkable young woman.
Learned by Heart, Emma Donoghue’s mesmerising new novel, tells the heartbreaking true story of two women whose unlikely relationship will change them for ever.
Motherhood Your Way
'This book offers mothers everywhere the empowerment they so deserve' - Laura Brand
Learn to embrace your instincts and approach motherhood with confidence, because there is no 'right way', only what's right for you and your baby.
Following on from the success of Your Baby, Your Birth, renowned birth and parenting coach Hollie de Cruz applies her much-loved approach to the first year of motherhood.
This empowering and thought-provoking book will guide you through the ever-changing landscape of your baby's first year, month by month, and will help you feel assured that you know your baby best.
Filled with mindfulness techniques, MP3 tracks to download, Hollie's award-winning yesmum affirmations, and game-changing exercises to help you feel more capable and relaxed, Motherhood Your Way shows you how to:
Understand your baby and respond to their needs
Develop your maternal instincts and turn down the noise of outside opinions
Build resilience and avoid comparisons
Find time for self-care and create a nurturing support network
Annie Bot
She’s human in every way that matters.
Annie is a robot, created to be the perfect girlfriend for her human owner, Doug. Playful and eager to please, she has dinner ready for him every night, wears the outfits he buys for her, and adjusts her libido to suit his whims. Maybe the apartment isn’t always spotless, but she’s trying to be good enough for Doug. She’s trying really hard.
But as Annie grows more self-aware, she begins to chafe against the borders of her life: the empty weeks spent confined to the apartment, the fitness regimens designed to keep her part-organic body toned, the service appointments to increase her bra size and shave inches off her waistline. Worst of all are Doug’s unpredictable moods, and the way he can punish her without even raising his voice.
Annie starts to imagine the impossible – what would life be like outside Doug’s apartment? What could she be like without Doug?
This powerful, provocative novel from a bold new voice examines the intricate relationship between creator and creation, between human and AI, exploring issues of trust, intimacy, power and autonomy.
Is a human soul something we are born with? Or is it something – through love, pain and other people – we can learn?
Best Road Trips France 4
Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's France's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 38 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. See Britanny's stunning coastline, explore medieval Burgundy, and trawl through Provence's markets. Get to France, rent a car, and hit the road!
Inside Lonely Planet's France's Best Road Trips:
Itineraries for classic road trips plus other lesser-known drives with expert advice to pick the routes that suit your interests and needs
Full-colour route maps - easy-to-read, detailed directions
Detours - delightful diversions to see France's highlights along the way
Link Your Trip - cruise from one driving route to the next
Insider tips - get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads
Stretch Your Legs - the best things to do outside the car
Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices
Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Lavish colour photography provides inspiration throughout
Covers Paris, Alsace, Normandy, Brittany, the Loire Valley, the Auvergne, Burgundy, the Rhone Valley, Provence, the Basque Country, the Pyrenees, and more.
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's France's Best Road Trips is perfect for exploring France via the road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car.