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Gondoltad volna? - Tuti tények és totális tévhitek
Gondoltad volna?
Mindenki tudja, hogy a Mount Everest a legmagasabb hegy a Földön, és hogy egy nap 24 órából áll. Nos, valójában mindenki téved!
Ez a könyv ilyen, és ehhez hasonló tévhiteket oszlat el, és megdöbbentő tényeket tár fel: kiderül például, hogy az aranyhal memóriája kifejezetten jó, az űrben is működik a gravitáció, és hogy valójában miért csóválják a farkukat a kutyák.
8 éven felülieknek ajánljuk.
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The maestro storyteller and reporter provocatively argues that what we think we know about speech and human evolution is wrong.
Tom Wolfe, whose legend began in journalism, takes us on an eye-opening journey that is sure to arouse widespread debate. THE KINGDOM OF SPEECH is a captivating, paradigm-shifting argument that speech--not evolution--is responsible for humanity's complex societies and achievements.
From Alfred Russel Wallace, the Englishman who beat Darwin to the theory of natural selection but later renounced it, and through the controversial work of modern-day anthropologist Daniel Everett, who defies the current wisdom that language is hard-wired in humans, Wolfe examines the solemn, long-faced, laugh-out-loud zig-zags of Darwinism, old and Neo, and finds it irrelevant here in the Kingdom of Speech.
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Endure: Mind, Body And The Curiously Elastic Limits Of Human Performance
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`If you want to gain insight into the mind of great athletes, adventurers, and peak performers then prepare to be enthralled by Alex Hutchinson's Endure.' - BEAR GRYLLS
How high or far or fast can humans go? And what about individual potential: what defines a person's limits? From running a two-hour marathon to summiting Mount Everest, we're fascinated by the extremes of human endurance, constantly testing both our physical and psychological limits.
In Endure Alex Hutchinson, Ph.D., reveals why our individual limits may be determined as much by our head and heart, as by our muscles. He presents an overview of science's search for understanding human fatigue, from crude experiments with electricity and frogs' legs to sophisticated brain imaging technology. Going beyond the traditional mechanical view of human limits, he instead argues that a key element in endurance is how the brain responds to distress signals-whether heat, or cold, or muscles screaming with lactic acid-and reveals that we can train to improve brain response.
An elite distance runner himself, Hutchinson takes us to the forefront of the new sports psychology - brain electrode jolts, computer-based training, subliminal messaging - and presents startling new discoveries enhancing the performance of athletes today, showing us how anyone can utilize these tactics to bolster their own performance - and get the most out of their bodies.
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Mountains of the Mind
Why do so many feel compelled to risk their lives climbing mountains? During the climbing season, one person a day dies in the Alps, and more people die climbing in this season in Scotland than they do on the roads. "Mountains of the Mind" pursues a fascinating investigation into our emotional and imaginative responses to mountains, and how these have changed over the last few centuries. It is rich with literary and historical references, and punctuated by beautifully written descriptions of the author's own climbing experiences. There are chapters on glaciers, geology, the pursuit of fear, the desire to explore the unknown, and the desire to get to the summit, and the book ends with a gripping account of Mallory's attempt on Everest. "Mountains of the Mind" is a beautifully written synthesis of climbing memoir and cultural history.
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Harc a nemzet érdekében
Miért örült Göncz Árpád köztársasági elnök a trianoni diktátumnak? Mit gondolt Markó Béla, az RMDSZ elnöke Verestóy Attiláról, aki a legbefolyásosabb erdélyi magyar milliárdos? Miként próbálta a román hatalom megvenni és lekötelezni az erdélyi magyar politikusokat? Hogyan vált az RMDSZ a román politikai vezetés kollaboránsává? Mikor, kik és milyen célból vezették tévútra az erdélyi magyar érdekképviseletet? Borbély Imre 1996-ig az erdélyi magyar nemzetpolitika, az erdélyi autonómia tántoríthatatlan hirdetője volt, egyben szemtanúja és alakítója a romániai magyar politikai életnek. Életútinterjúja az erdélyi politikatörténet legizgalmasabb fejezeteibe kalauzol el minket, olyan folyamatokba láthatunk bele, amelyek eddig nem voltak ismertek a nagyközönség számára.
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Tridtsataia Liubov Mariny
...Posle sedmogo orgazma Sashenka dolgo plakala u Mariny na kolenjah. K odinnadtsatomu shli dolgo i uporno, slovno sovetskie alpinisty na Everest, dostignuv vershiny, radostno i oblegchenno plakali, po-sestrinski tselovalis v raskrasnevshiesja scheki, zab
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Views from the Inside
Svazek Views from the Inside přináší v pěti literárních dokumentech svědectví předních představitelů kultury českého undergroundu.
Stavem hudebního undergroundu 70. let, jeho ideovými východisky a společenskou rolí se zabývá Ivan Martin Jirous ve své, dnes již věhlasné a opakovaně vydávané studii Zpráva o třetím českém hudebním obrození, kterou zde doplňuje vzpomínková stať Paula Wilsona.
Tři následující texty byly psány pro konferenci o české literatuře, která se konala na New York University v březnu 1990. K původním východiskům českého literárního podzemí na přelomu 40. a 50. let se vrací Egon Bondy.
Oblast samizdatové literární produkce 80. let mapuje ve své zprávě o Revolver Revue Jáchym Topol a undergroundová literatura 70. i 80. let je rovněž tématem druhé studie Ivana Martina Jirouse v tomto svazku.
Kniha je doplněna doslovem editora M. Machovce, aktualizovanou bibliografií anglicky vydaných textů, filmografií a diskografií.
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Oxford Very First Atlas
Have you ever wondered: * What the Earth looks like from space? * How many continents there are? * Where Mount Everest is? Find out in your very first atlas! The Oxford Very First Atlas is a stimulating first atlas for young children. It is completely up-to-date with accurate, easy-to-read and colourful mapping, presented in an accessible visual layout based on research into how young children use maps. It introduces young learners to maps and develops early atlas skills, encouraging them to talk about local and distant places and to find key places on maps. It includes: * An introduction to the globe and places around the world * Stunning images of the Earth from space * Clear and colourful maps of the world and all the continents. The Oxford Very First Atlas is also accompanied by an Activity Book for independent work to develop map skills and an e-Atlas CD-ROM providing an interactive version of the atlas for whole-class display.
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Ég és jég
Amikor Jon Krakauer 1996. május 10-én kora délután fölért a Mount Everest ormára, már ötvenhét órája nem aludt, és szédelgett az agyát eltompító oxigénhiánytól. Miközben visszafordult, hogy megkezdje veszedelmes ereszkedését 8848 méterről, húsz másik hegymászó még elkeseredetten igyekezett a csúcs felé, mit sem sejtve az égen gyülekező felhőkről...
Krakauer beszámolója a Mount Everest minden addiginál több emberéletet követelő mászóidényéről szól. Meg kockázatról és felelősségvállalásról, önzésről és segítőkészségről, önhittségről és a természet iránti tiszteletről - és a döntés felelősségéről a hegyek világában, ahol a következmények sokszor beláthatatlanok.
"Tényszerű tudósítás és kínzó önvizsgálat különös elegye. Nincs még egy könyv az 1996-os tragédiáról, mely ilyen kegyetlen őszinteséggel venné sorra az elkövetett hibákat, melyek a mászótársak halálához vezettek." (Newsday)
"Ezt az izgalmas könyvet olvasva átélhettem, milyen érzés lehet fölmászni a világ legmagasabb csúcsára, és azt túl is élni - ami a könyv hősei közül csak keveseknek sikerült. Felemelő és megrázó olvasmány." (Vámos Miklós)
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Gramarínová věž
Svébytný svět podzemní říše Xyhtropacu skrývá mnohá tajemství a poklady prastaré, polozapomenuté rasy Xarů. A ještě početnější nebezpečí. Podzemní města a říše, obývané hrstkami bytostí, z nichž většina nespatřila denní světlo a celá staletí cizeluje svá magická umění. Na zemský povrch dolehnou jen občas vzdálené ozvěny a stíny jejich svébytného, krutého světa.
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Disney Pixar Cars Character Encyclopedia
Not suitable for children under 7 years of age "The Cars Character Encyclopedia" is an incredible guide to more than 250 Mattel die-cast models from Cars, Cars 2 and Cars Toons. If your child loves Cars, this book will introduce them to all the characters from their favourite Disney Pixar movie, from Lightning McQueen and Luigi, to Mater and Everett. Plus, there's an exclusive Lightning McQueen die-cast car to collect and a double-sided checklist poster featuring all the models. This chunky, chock-full-of-info encyclopedia will take your child on a trip from Radiator Springs to the World Grand Prix, including all their favourite movie moments.
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Kubišová Marta - Zlatá kolekce: Vyznání 3CD
Tracklist:
CD 1:
1. Vyznání
2. Lampa
3. Denně čekám (Anyone Who Had A Heart)
4. Proudy (Prove It)
5. Loudá se půlměsíc (Ange est venu)
6. Mamá (When My Dollies Have Babies)
7. Oh, Baby, Baby
8. Není to láska (I´m Gonna Leave You)
9. Nechte zvony znít
10. Dobrodružství s Bohem Panem (Greensleeves)
11. Mně se líbí
12. Jakube, Jakube
13. Blues o tom, že život je chlap
14. Cesta
15. Magdaléna
16. Je půl vosmý
17. Já dovedu lhát
18. Ring-o-ding
19. Víc nechtěl by snad ani d´Artagnan
20. Všechny bolesti utiší láska
21. Zlý dlouhý půst
CD 2:
1. Depeše
2. Magdalena (Aleluya)
3. S nebývalou ochotou (Walkin´ Back To Happiness)
4. Tajga blues ´69
5. Měl snědou tvář
6. Černá kráska (Vieni, vieni, mia bella biondina)
7. Pojďte, pejskové
8. Chci právo trubky mít
9. Atlantis
10. Tajuplnej hráč
11. Pár metálů
12. Tak dej se k nám a projdem svět
13. Hare Krišna (Hare Krishna)
14. Bílý stůl
15. Ten zlej páv
16. Balada o kornetovi a dívce
17. Nejsi sám, kdo doufá (Face It Girl, It´s Over)
18. Nepiš dál
19. Jakoby nic
20. Tvůj krém, tvůj nůž, tvůj růženec (You Came, You Saw, You Conquered)
21. Modlitba pro Martu
CD 3:
1. Promiň (Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word)
2. Zdivočelá země
3. Vítej, lásko
4. Na smrt si nikdy nezvyknu
5. Ať láska ... (Love, Oh Love)
6. Řeka vůní (Deep River Woman)
7. Nesfoukni lásce plamen
8. Haló (Hello)
9. Řekni, kde ty kytky jsou (Where Have All The Flowers Gone)
10. V žáru královské lásky
11. S tebou jsem já (Say You, Say Me)
12. Ten podzimní čas
13. Někdy si zpívám
14. Nechci být ta druhá
15. Jarmark ve Scarborough (Scarborough Fair)
16. Co dřímá v nás
17. Vzkaz
18. Jaká to nádhera (Caruso)
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Runer
From a school girl running the streets of London to a world record-breaking athlete racing on mountains, long-distance runner Lizzy Hawker is an inspiration to anyone who would like to see how far they can go, running or not. This is the complete story of Lizzy's journey, uncovering the physical, mental and emotional challenges that runners go through at the edge of human endurance. Scared witless and surrounded by a sea of people, Lizzy Hawker stands in the church square at the centre of Chamonix on a late August evening, waiting for the start of the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc.
The mountains towering over the pack of runners promise a gruelling 8,600 metres of ascent and descent over 158 kilometres of challenging terrain that will test the feet, legs, heart and mind. These nervous moments before the race signal not just the beginning of nearly twenty-seven hours of effort that saw Lizzy finish as first woman, but the start of the career of one of Britain's most successful endurance athletes. She went on to become the 100km Women's World Champion, win the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc an unprecedented five times, hold the world record for 24 hours road running and become the first woman to stand on the overall winners' podium at Spartathlon.
An innate endurance and natural affinity with the mountains has led Lizzy to push herself to the absolute limits, including a staggering 320 kilometre run through the Himalayas, from Everest Base Camp to Kathmandu in Nepal. Lizzy's remarkable spirit was recognised in 2013 when she was a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. These ultimate challenges ask not just what the feet and legs can do, but question the inner thoughts and contemplations of a runner.
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Lady in Waiting
'If your jaw doesn't drop at least three times every chapter, you've not been paying proper attention'
THE SUNDAY TIMES
'A captivating account of a life lived with resilience and grace'
DAILY MAIL
'The stoical Lady G writes with infectious joy and optimism'
DAILY EXPRESS
'I can't recommend it highly enough'
LORRAINE KELLY
'Gentle, wise, unpretentious, but above all inspiring'
THE TIMES
'A candid, witty and stylish memoir'
MIRANDA SEYMOUR, FINANCIAL TIMES
'Stalwart and disarmingly honest . . . emotion resonates through this delightful memoir'
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
'Discretion and honour emerge as the hallmarks of Glenconner's career as a royal servant, culminating in this book which manages to be both candid and kind'
GUARDIAN
'I couldn't put it down. Funny and touching - like looking through a keyhole at a lost world.'
RUPERT EVERETT
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The remarkable life of Lady in Waiting to Princess Margaret who was also a Maid of Honour at the Queen's Coronation. Anne Glenconner reveals the real events behind The Crown as well as her own life of drama, tragedy and courage, with the wonderful wit and extraordinary resilience which define her.
Anne Glenconner has been close to the Royal Family since childhood. Eldest child of the 5th Earl of Leicester, she was, as a daughter, described as 'the greatest disappointment' by her family as she was unable to inherit. Her childhood home Holkham Hall is one of the grandest estates in England. Bordering Sandringham the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret were frequent playmates.
From Maid of Honour at the Queen's Coronation to Lady in Waiting to Princess Margaret, Lady Glenconner is a unique witness to royal history, as well as an extraordinary survivor of a generation of aristocratic women trapped without inheritance and burdened with social expectations.
She married the charismatic but highly volatile Colin Tennant, Lord Glenconner, who became the owner of Mustique. Together they turned the island into a paradise for the rich and famous, including Mick Jagger and David Bowie, and it became a favourite retreat for Princess Margaret.
But beneath the glitz and glamour there has also lurked tragedy. On Lord Glenconner's death in 2010 he left his fortune to a former employee. And of their five children, two grown-up sons died, while a third son had to be nursed back from a coma by Anne, after having suffered a near fatal accident.
Anne Glenconner writes with extraordinary wit, generosity and courage and she exposes what life was like in her gilded cage, revealing the role of her gre
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Planes Runner
There is not just one you, there are many yous. We're part of a multiplicity of universes in parallel dimensions - and Everett Singh's dad has found a way in. But he's been kidnapped, and now it is as though Everett's dad never existed. Yet there is one clue for his son to follow, a mysterious app: the Infundibulum. The app is a map, not just to the Ten Known Worlds, but to the entire multiverse - and there are those who want to get their hands on it very badly. If Everett's going to keep it safe and rescue his dad, he's going to need friends: like Captain Anastasia Sixmith, her adopted daughter and the crew of the airship Everness.
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Pre-Raphaelite drawing
The paintings of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood are widely known and loved, but this book newly available in paperback presents a comprehensive survey of the intimate world of the Pre-Raphaelites drawings. Works by Dante Gabriel Rossetti, William Holman Hunt and John Everett Millais are set beside those of their followers Edward Burne-Jones, William Morris and Ford Madox Brown, as well as lesser-known figures such as James Collinson and Frederick Sandys. Copiously illustrated with Pre-Raphaelite drawings from public and private collections around the UK, the book features an illuminating text by the renowned art historian Colin Cruise, offering a fresh and intimate perspective on this much-loved group of artists.
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Túléltem az Everestet
1996 májusában egy elszánt amatőr elindul, hogy megmássza a csúcsok csúcsát, a Mount Everestet. Sokan döntenek így azon a tavaszon, professzionális és műkedvelő hegymászók egyaránt - de ebből az expedícióból alig páran térnek vissza. Nyolcan életükkel fizetnek a legnagyobb álomért.
El kell telnie csaknem két évtizednek, hogy Beck Weathers, ez a merész és makacs ember megírja saját visszaemlékezéseit a tragikus kalandról. Bár korábban profi hegymászók tollából már több híres könyv született az expedícióról, Weathers beszámolója annyiban más, hogy nem szakmailag igyekszik feltárni az okokat, nem elemez, nem vizsgálódik. Ő személyes benyomásain és egész élettörténetén keresztül, egyszerű szavakkal beszél a fanatizmus határát súroló szenvedélyéről, bevonva az emlékezésbe családtagjait és közeli ismerőseit is. A jeges mozaikokra széttöredező történetben döbbenten olvashatjuk, hogyan hagyták magára a hóban társai, mert halottnak hitték. (Minthogy az is volt.) A klinikai halálból ugyan visszatért, de lefagyott, elhalt végtagjait, eltorzult arcát adta az Everestért, szinte rituális áldozatként...
Néhol hátborzongató, de egyúttal nagyon is emberi hangú olvasmány a Túléltem az Everestet. Végső erőpróbákról, akaratról, kitartásról, hitről és szenvedésről szól - a test és a lélek határmezsgyéjéről.
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Mountaineers
This is an epic guide to the most intrepid mountaineers in history. Written in association with the Royal Geographical Society and The Alpine Club, Mountaineers tells the story of the pioneers who first conquered the giddy heights of our planet. Full of epic tales of endurance and perseverance, more than 100 of the top mountaineers are profiled, from Hannibal to Hillary. You can share in their triumphs and tragedies from the comfort of your living room as journal extracts and never-before-seen photographs and maps from the unpublished archives of the RGS and The Alpine Club help recreate history's greatest ascents. Mountaineers introduces you to a host of intriguing characters, from the Brits who insisted on hauling cases of vintage champagne up to Everest base camp in 1924, to the Italian Duke of the Abruzzi who took 10 iron bedsteads up Alaska's Malaspina glacier. Along the way you'll also find out about the important scientific discoveries that have shaped the course of human history and enjoy accounts of great bravery, fellowship and good humour in the face of adversity, all making Mountaineers a fascinating read for anyone with a spirit of adventure.
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