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Mluví Černý jelen
Na pozadí příběhu Černého jelena chtěl John G. Neihardt popsat tragický zápas severoamerických indiánů s neúprosně postupující mašinérií vyspělé civilizace bílých lidí. Indiáni nebojovali pouze za své území, ale také za zachování původního způsobu života. Kniha Mluví Černý jelen ponechává osobní tón indiánského vyprávěče, a ten se tak stává mluvčím a zároveň symbolem Lakotů a prérijních indiánů vůbec. Svým životem ztělesnil postupnou porážku lakotského světa. Neihardt doufal, že popisem marného a tragického boje se mu podaří vyvolat ve čtenářích pocit soucitu nad umírající kulturou indiánů plání.
Notes on an Execution
Ansel Packer is scheduled to die in twelve hours.
He knows what he's done, and now awaits the same fate he forced on those girls, years ago. Ansel doesn't want to die; he wants to be celebrated, understood.
But this is not his story.
As the clock ticks down, three women uncover the history of a tragedy and the long shadow it casts. Lavender, Ansel's mother, is a seventeen-year-old girl pushed to desperation. Hazel, twin sister to his wife, is forced to watch helplessly as the relationship threatens to devour them all. And Saffy, the detective hot on his trail, is devoted to bringing bad men to justice but struggling to see her own life clearly.
This is the story of the women left behind.
Blending breathtaking suspense with astonishing empathy, Notes On An Execution presents a chilling portrait of womanhood as it unravels the familiar narrative of the American serial killer, interrogating our cultural obsession with crime stories, and asking readers to consider the false promise of looking for meaning in the minds of violent men.
V Haškových stopách za Josefem Švejkem
Nestor moskevské bohemistiky S. V. Nikolskij se studiem Haškova života a díla zabývá dlouhodobě. Předkládaná kniha je shrnutím jeho výzkumů i představením jeho osobité interpretace, odlišné od tradičního českého výkladu. V devadesátých letech 20. století byl prvním badatelelem, který ve Vojenském historickém archivu v Praze objevil archivní složku reálného vojáka Josefa Švejka. S tímto materiálem detailně konfrontoval existující články a vzpomínky, takže mohl dospět k přesvědčivé rekonstrukci zdrojů a vývoje slavné literární postavy. Nikolskij zároveň shrnul základní poznatky o Jaroslavu Haškovi z českých i ruských studií a obohatil je vlastním výzkumem, kupř. Haškova pobytu v Irkutsku, Haškových kontaktů s Číňany a čínštinou apod. Zajímavý je i jeho výklad Haškova románu jako jedinečné analogie k folklorním, staletí broušeným útvarům typu Eulenspieglových nebo Nasreddinových příběhů. Český překlad respektoval autorovu výkladovou, často osobně laděnou linii a zároveň usiloval o přízeň haškovsky zkušeného českého čtenáře.
Skellig: the 25th anniversary illustrated edition
The bestselling story about love, loss and hope that launched David Almond as one of the best children’s writers of today. Winner of the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread children’s book of the Year Award, this unforgettable book now has captivating illustrations by Tom de Freston to celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary.
When a move to a new house coincides with his baby sister’s illness, Michael’s world seems suddenly lonely and uncertain.
One Sunday afternoon, he stumbles into the ramshackle garage of his new home and finds something magical. A strange creature – human? beast? bird? angel? – a being who needs Michael’s help if he is to survive. With his new friend Mina, Michael nourishes Skellig back to health.
But Skellig is far more than he at first appears, and as he helps Michael breathe life into his tiny sister, Michael’s world changes for ever …
Skellig won the Carnegie Medal and the Whitbread Children’s Book Award. David Almond is also winner of the Hans Christian Andersen award, the Nonino International Prize, and has received an OBE for services to literature. He is celebrated as – in the words of the Independent – ‘a master storyteller’.
Becoming Calder
The first book in the Acadia Duology, a forbidden friends-to-lovers romance, from the New York Times bestselling author of the TikTok sensation ARCHER'S VOICE.
The light of love has always found its way into even the darkest of places, from the beginning of time to the end of the world.
There is a place in today's America with no electricity, no plumbing, and no modern conveniences. In this place, there is no room for dreams, no space for self-expression, and no tolerance for ambition.
In the community of Acadia lives a boy named Calder with the body of a god and the heart of a warrior. He serves his family with faith and honour, but he dares to dream of more . . . especially when an angel-faced girl his age is brought to their community. To Acadia, Eden is obedient perfection, prophesized to lead them to eternal peace, but to Calder, even at first glance, she is so much more.
Calder and Eden were never meant to be friends. Certainly never meant to fall in love. After all, Eden is betrothed to Acadia's leader, secluded until the day of her destiny. But as she and Calder steal fleeting moments and forbidden kisses, their hearts grow dangerously tangled, and it's too late to heed the warnings.
In Acadia, they can never be together. But Acadia is all they know. If they want any chance at a future, they must risk everything to choose between the life they were taught to live and the dream their hearts want to follow.
A titkár titka
Sir Michael Fairlie hazajön Kanadából, hogy letelepedjen õsi kastélyában. Vörös vészautóján el is indul hazafelé, de a sors másképp intézkedik és másnapra kelve Sir Michael már a jámbor bélyeggyûjtõ Bytheway papa és pöffeszkedõ felesége titkára, míg a sokoldalú Cherry George, Sir Michael neve alatt igyekszik háziasszonyát megszabadítani felesleges ékszereitõl. Csupa mulatságos bonyodalom, izgalmas félreértés, tótágast álló helyzet az egész történet, melynek során kacagva és izgatottan kísérjük a szép Ann és a daliás Sir Michael sorsának alakulását.
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Země slepců
Sedmnáct povídek otce moderní sci-fi a fantasy Herberta George Wellse, mj. i autora slavných románů Neviditelný, Stroj času, Ostrov Dr. Moreaua či Válka světů, obsahuje nové současné překlady jeho nejznámějších příběhů (např. Země slepců, Muž, který uměl dělat zázraky či světově proslulé Dveře ve zdi).
Překvapující fantazie a originalita spisovatele, který inspiroval vznik desítek filmů a knih svých pozdějších kolegů, spolu s plastickými líčeními světů, které teprve čekají na své objevení, jeho proslulým černým humorem a schopností vytvářet neobyčejnou atmosféru napětí, jsou zárukou nevšedního čtenářského zážitku.
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I Was Born for This
With special bonus content – a brand new story by Alice Oseman
The third novel by the phenomenally talented Alice Oseman, the author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless, Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series.
For Angel Rahimi life is about one thing: The Ark – a pop-rock trio of teenage boys who are taking the world by storm. Being part of The Ark’s fandom has given her everything she loves – her friend Juliet, her dreams, her place in the world.
Jimmy Kaga-Ricci owes everything to The Ark. He’s their frontman – and playing in a band with his mates is all he ever dreamed of doing.
But dreams don’t always turn out the way you think and when Jimmy and Angel are unexpectedly thrust together, they find out how strange and surprising facing up to reality can be.
A funny, wise, and heartbreakingly true coming of age novel. I Was Born for This is a stunning reflection of modern teenage life, and the power of believing in something – especially yourself.
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New X-Men Omnibus
Grant Morrison's wildly innovative X-Men saga returns!
The X-Men, reimagined with a new look and a new mission, must face weird new threats including evil twins, organ harvesters, sentient bacteria, rebellious mutant youth, power-enhancing street drugs and living weapons! Joined by wicked telepath Emma Frost and mysterious powerhouse Xorn, the X-Men go public - expanding Xavier's school to train a new generation of mutants including the insect-like Angel, the bird-boy Beak, the living sandstorm Dust and eerie telepathic quintuplets the Stepford Cuckoos. And as secondary mutations alter familiar mutants, the team is tested when Emma Frost sets her seductive sights on Cyclops, the all-consuming Phoenix threatens to rise again, and shocking traitors plot the destruction of everything the X-Men have accomplished!
Featuring the Shi'ar Imperial Guard, the X-Corporation, Fantomex and more!
Collecting NEW X-MEN (2001) #114-154 and ANNUAL #1.
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Světazmar
První český výbor z díla jednoho z otců německého expresionismu, jehož osmiverší Weltende (Světazmar) bývá pokládáno za „vstupní báseň expresionismu, navozující celou škálu groteskního lyrismu… Hoddis bývá nejčastěji uváděn jako jediný německý básník předjímající surrealismus. Černý humor jeho poezie je dovršen i krutým životním osudem: už před vypuknutím první světové války upadá v šílenství, tráví pak dlouhá léta většinou v ústavech choromyslných, na jaře 1942 mizí s transportem duševně chorých Židů v neznámu…“(Ludvík Kundera). Výbor z Hoddisova díla obsahuje podstatnou část dochovaného básnického odkazu včetně veršů z pozůstalosti publikovaných poprvé v komentovaném souboru Dichtungen und Briefe vydaném roku 2007 v Göttingenu. Vedle básnických skladeb vyznívajících apokalypticky a psaných s výrazně ironizujícím podtextem se autor představuje rovněž jako subtilní lyrik tíhnoucí k evokaci antického mýtu (studoval starověké dějiny a klasickou filologii) nebo k polemice s křesťanstvím (prošel katolickou konverzí, aby se záhy s tímto vyznáním zas rozešel). Do výboru byl zařazen i výběr z próz a fragmentů, např. texty O mně a o já, Nepřítel, Konec doktora Hackera aj. K doplnění obrazu o Hoddisově komplikovaných životních peripetiích a o marném hledání místa na literárním výsluní jsou do svazku zařazeny také dopisy přátelům, matce nebo milence a herečce Emmy Henningsové, která vystupovala v pověstném mnichovském kabaretu Simplicissimus. Výbor uspořádala, doslovem doplnila a z německých originálů přebásnila Zlata Kufnerová. Knihu výtvarně doprovázejí reprodukce grafických listů německých umělců (Nolde, Heckel, Grosz) z fondu grafické sbírky Národní galerie v Praze.
River Cottage Great Roasts
Let the oven do the work with these quick and simple ingredient-focussed recipes from the River Cottage kitchen
In River Cottage Great Roasts, all you will need are good ingredients, an oven and some simple bakeware to create easy weeknight dinners, showstopping Sunday roasts, fuss-free breakfasts, tea-time treats and indulgent puds. Often only requiring one roasting tin and minimal prep, these are recipes that let the oven do the hard work, and leave you with very little washing up:
Spiced whole cauliflower with preserved lemon and yoghurt
Roast mushrooms with beer and dumplings
Pot roast brisket with orange and star anise
Ripped potato oven chips with smoked chilli and roast garlic dip
Creamy fish pie
Roasted cherry and almond crumble
Pears with ginger and toffee
Divided into chapters like Breakfast & Brunch, One-tray Wonders, Sunday Roast, Super Sides and Puddings, the recipes all harness the power of the oven to transform everyday ingredients into their more deliciously caramelised, roasted counterparts.
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Hiroshige. One Hundred Famous Views of Edo
Utagawa Hiroshige (1797–1858) was one of the last great artists in the ukiyo-e tradition. Literally meaning “pictures of the floating world,” ukiyo-e was a particular genre of art that flourished between the 17th and 19th centuries and came to characterize the Western world’s visual idea of Japan. In many ways images of hedonism, ukiyo-e scenes often represented the bright lights and attractions of Edo (modern-day Tokyo): beautiful women, actors and wrestlers, city life, and spectacular landscapes.
Though he captured a variety of subjects, Hiroshige was most famous for landscapes, with a final masterpiece series known as “One Hundred Famous Views of Edo” (1856–1858), which depicted various scenes of the city through the seasons, from bustling shopping streets to splendid cherry orchards.
This reprint, bound in the traditional Japanese fashion, is made from one of the finest complete original sets of woodblock prints belonging to the Ota Memorial Museum of Art in Tokyo. It pairs each of the 120 illustrations with a description, allowing readers to immerse themselves in these beautiful, vibrant vistas that became paradigms of Japonisme and inspired Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and Art Nouveau artists alike, from Vincent van Gogh to James McNeill Whistler.
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Bruce Gilden: Cherry Blossom
Bruce Gilden first set foot in Japan in 1994. On that trip and subsequent others, he explored the meandering streets of a country that had long fascinated him. From Tokyo to Osaka, he laid Japan bare in his own inimitable photographic style. Each image is a very close and powerful encounter with a story behind it. As ever, Gilden makes his approach, talks, tells stories, takes photographs, and paints a portrait of a unique street scene. In search of personalities as strong as his own, Gilden drew on the details around him to transcribe his vision of Japan: one man's suit, another's hat, or a woman's posture. All of these elements, which give strength to the images, form a captivating ensemble - on the margins, just like him.
In Cherry Blossom, Gilden tells the story of these voyages and the ties he maintains with Japan in a rare introductory text. The stories told alongside these pictures - whether an anecdote or a dialogue with their characters - render the American photographer's vision even more contemporary than ever.
With 60 illustrations
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Japan 18
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Japan.
Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from visiting Yoshino for Japan's most famous cherry-blossom-viewing festival to sipping sake at a 300-year-old brewery in Niigata, and exploring the Unesco-listed streetscapes of Hagi.
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Japan Travel Guide:
Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Japan and connect experiences together with ease
Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions
Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including climbing Mt Fuji, visiting Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest temple, and experiencing the extravagant shrine of Tosho-gu
Special features on onsen etiquette, Japanese food, and the 88 sacred temples pilgrimage
Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more
Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
Connect with Japanese culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions
Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Tokyo
Covers Tokyo, Mt Fuji & around Tokyo, Central Honshu & the Japan Alps, Kyoto, Kansai, Hiroshima & Western Honshu, Northern Honshu, Sapporo & Hokkaido, Shikoku, Kyushu, Okinawa & the Southwest Islands
Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Japan.
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Overlord, Vol. 8 (Light Novel)
A group of "workers" whose better judgement has been clouded by hopes and expectations have descended into the unknown depths of a mysterious tomb.
These trespassers include the small but elite team Foresight, the storied warriors of Heavy Masher, the crew lead by a legendary elder worker, Green Leaf, and the invincible swordsmen of Angel.
They are some of the best that can be hired, but as more and more vengeful residents of Nazarrick appear, will any make it out alive?
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Marvel Comics Library. X-Men. Vol. 1. 1963-1966
When Marvel publisher Martin Goodman asked Stan Lee to deliver another new team book for his line of comics, he had no idea he’d be getting something like The X-Men. In fact, nobody could have imagined the extraordinary phenomenon the X-Men would eventually grow into?not Goodman, not Lee, not even the forward-thinking futurist Jack Kirby. What they started out as was a charming, ragtag team of misfits, devised by Lee and Kirby to be mutants?youngsters born with “X-tra” powers thrust upon them not by accidentally crossing paths with cosmic rays or a nuclear blast, but by the fate of birth?led by a no-nonsense professor who trained them to become heroes that could protect the world from menaces, mutant and otherwise.
The first years of storytelling laid the foundation for much of what has put the X-Men at the crossroads of comics and popular culture: Hounded by a public that fears and misunderstands them, mutantkind find themselves at the heart of their own civil rights struggle; Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Angel, Beast, and Iceman found safety amongst themselves despite the challenges that set them apart from others in society; and Professor Xavier lined up against his ideological foe, Magneto, who had assembled a Brotherhood of Evil Mutants to take the fight for their self-preservation directly to humankind.
Along the way, Lee and Kirby?who were on fire taking comics into the Marvel Age?introduced a menagerie of villains and supporting characters that would become mainstays of Marvel and its lore: the super-powered siblings Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch; the formidable Blob; the unstoppable Juggernaut; the jungle dweller from the Savage Land, Ka-Zar; the demigod from the stars, the Stranger; and Bolivar Trask and his army of mutant-hunting Sentinels. And as Lee and Kirby gave way to new talents so they could move on to new corners of the Marvel Universe, Atlas era art veteran Werner Roth teamed with writing newcomer and future X-Men legend Roy Thomas to begin their long run on the title.Close in size to the original artworks, this XXL-sized edition features the first 21 stories of our favorite oddball super heroes from 1963–1966.
The most pristine pedigreed comics have been cracked open and photographed for reproduction in close collaboration with Marvel and the Certified Guaranty Company. Each page has been photographed as printed more than half a century ago, then digitally remastered using modern retouching techniques to correct problems with the era’s inexpensive, imperfect printing?as if hot off of a world-class 1960s printing press. A custom paper stock was exclusively developed for this series to simulate the feel of the original comics.
In addition to these seminal tales are an original foreword by modern X-Men mastermind Chris Claremont, reliving the heyday of Lee and Kirby’s foundational years, and an in-depth essay by X-Men writer Fabian Nicieza alongside original art, photographs, and memorabilia from the early years of X.Also available in a Collector’s Edition of 1,000 numbered copies©
The Customer-Funded Business - Start, Finance, or Grow Your Company with Your Customers' Cash
Who needs investors?
More than two generations ago, the venture capital community – VCs, business angels, incubators and others – convinced the entrepreneurial world that writing business plans and raising venture capital constituted the twin centerpieces of entrepreneurial endeavor. They did so for good reasons: the sometimes astonishing returns they've delivered to their investors and the astonishingly large companies that their ecosystem has created.
But the vast majority of fast-growing companies never take any venture capital. So where does the money come from to start and grow their companies? From a much more agreeable and hospitable source, their customers. That's exactly what Michael Dell, Bill Gates and Banana Republic's Mel and Patricia Ziegler did to get their companies up and running and turn them into iconic brands.
In The Customer Funded Business, best-selling author John Mullins uncovers five novel approaches that scrappy and innovative 21st century entrepreneurs working in companies large and small have ingeniously adapted from their predecessors like Dell, Gates, and the Zieglers:
- Matchmaker models (Airbnb)
- Pay-in-advance models (Threadless)
- Subscription models (TutorVista)
- Scarcity models (Vente Privee)
- Service-to-product models (GoViral)
Through the captivating stories of these and other inspiring companies from around the world, Mullins brings to life the five models and identifies the questions that angel or other investors will – and should! – ask of entrepreneurs or corporate innovators seeking to apply them. Drawing on in-depth interviews with entrepreneurs and investors who have actually put these models to use, Mullins goes on to address the key implementation issues that characterize each of the models: when to apply them, how best to apply them, and the pitfalls to watch out for.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur lacking the start-up capital you need, an early-stage entrepreneur trying to get your cash-starved venture into take-off mode, an intrapreneur seeking funding within an established company, or an angel investor or mentor who supports high-potential ventures, this book offers the most sure-footed path to starting, financing, or growing your venture.
John Mullins is the author of The New Business Road Test and, with Randy Komisar, the widely acclaimed Getting to Plan B.
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