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Junji Ito's Cat Diary: Yon & Mu
Horror comics author Junji Ito has recently purchased a new house and has decided to invite his girlfriend to move in with him. However, when she moves in, she comes with two cats, Yon, a strange-looking white cat with a ghastly fur pattern on its back that resembles a skull, and Mu, Yon's cute counterpart and playmate. This manga is a diary of the author's life as he tries and often fails to connect with his two feline friends. The manga is drawn in Junji Ito's horror comic style featuring intricate and finely drawn images.
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Lacná kniha Inherent Vice (-90%)
It's been a while since Doc Sportello saw his ex-girlfriend, when suddenly out of nowhere she shows up with a story about a plot to kidnap a billionaire land developer. It all spells trouble to Doc, but before he knows it he is caught up in a bizarre tangle of motives and passions whose cast of characters includes surfers, hustlers, dopers and rockers, a murderous loan shark, a tenor sax player working undercover, an ex-con with a swastika tattoo, and a mysterious entity known as the Golden Fang.
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Stonemouth
Stewart Gilmour is back in Stonemouth. After five years in exile his presence is required at the funeral of patriarch Joe Murston, and even though the last time Stu saw the Murstons he was running for his life, staying away might be even more dangerous than turning up. An estuary town north of Aberdeen, Stonemouth, with it's five mile beach, can be beautiful on a sunny day. On a bleak one it can seem to offer little more than seafog, gangsters, cheap drugs and a suspension bridge irresistible to suicides. And although there's supposed to be a temporary truce between Stewart and the town's biggest crime family, it's soon clear that only Stewart is taking this promise of peace seriously. Before long a quick drop into the cold grey Stoun begins to look like the soft option, and as he steps back into the minefield of his past to confront his guilt and all that it has lost him, Stu uncovers ever darker stories, and his homecoming takes a more lethal turn than even he had anticipated. Tough, funny, fast-paced and touching, Stonemouth cracks open adolescence, love, brotherhood and vengeance in a rite of passage novel like no other.
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Exploring Hyperrealism
This original work introduces readers to the drawing and painting techniques in the hyperrealist movement, a style applied to painting whose techniques aspire to photographic exactitude in drawing. From the first action before viewing the piece--the search for information and reference images--to different drawing and sculpture techniques, the book offers a step-by-step explanation of the creative process and shows readers how to illustrate in black and white and with colored pencils, how to work with watercolors and oil, how to create a trompe l'oeil and how to create a realistic looking 3D model. Readers will find all the techniques and suggestions they need to make their own hyperrealist creations, all explained in a pleasant and fun way. It is an original and creative way to introduce different drawing techniques that will awaken the artist inside of us all and whose results will strike most readers as surprising given the degree of realism achieved, as if they were photographs. The book includes references to contemporary artists who have used each of the techniques described, curiosities in the world of art and other tricks of the trade.
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Jednou jako tragédie, podruhé jako fraška
Socialismus selhal, kapitalismus krachuje - důkazem toho je probíhající ekonomická krize, která zdaleka ještě neskončila a která už možná nikdy neskončí. Co bude následovat?
Než si na tuto otázku odpovíme, musíme se nejprve odhodlat začít znovu mysl
et, musíme nejprve porozumět tomu, v jaké situaci se nacházíme. Jakkoli si namlouváme, že žijeme v postideologické době, pravdou je, že v ideologii vězíme až po uši. Ačkoli liberalismus sám sebe vydává za ztělesnění antiutopismu a triumf neoliberalis
mu je líčen jako znamení toho, že jsme se rozloučili s utopickými projekty zodpovědnými za hrůzy totalitarismů dvacátého století, začíná být zřejmé, že skutečnou utopickou érou byla ona šťastná 90. clintonovská léta se svou vírou, že jsme dospěli na
"konec dějin", že lidstvo nakonec objevilo zázračnou formuli ideálního socioekonomického uspořádání.
Filozof, psychoanalytik a kulturní kritik Slavoj Žižek, jeden z nejpronikavějších myslitelů současnosti, ve své knize demystifikuje utopické jádro k
apitalistické ideologie, které zásadním způsobem určuje jak vlastní podobu samotné krize, tak naše vnímání jejích důsledků a způsob naší reakce na ně. Rozplétá husté předivo falešných iluzí a mýtů, které nám jsou vnucovány tak mocnou silou, že jsme z
tratili schopnost je vnímat. "Kapitalismus se stal Reálnem našich životů" - ovládl nás tak dokonale, že jej vnímáme jako něco natolik přirozeného a samozřejmého jako vzduch, který dýcháme.
Tato ideologická zaslepenost ovšem nepostihuje pouze pravic
ové liberály a "fundamentalistické" konzervativce, je do značné míry vlastní i dnešní bezradné levici, která s liberalismem umírněnějšího ražení sdílí utopický sen o "humanizaci" kapitalismu, sen o "kapitalismu s lidskou tváří", který je asi tak reál
ný jako dnes již zapomenutý sen o "socialismu s lidskou tváří".
Žižkova kniha, která si za své východisko bere současnou krizi, je trefnou diagnózou našeho nynějšího údělu. Objasňuje myšlenkové kořeny všech současných dominantních ideologických pro
udů a jejich variací - liberalismu, konzervativismu, socialismu, populismu, fundamentalismu, pravicového extremismu a ekologismu. Po zevrubné analýze současné situace si opětovně klade zásadní otázku: Socialismus selhal, kapitalismus krachuje. Co bud
e dále? Jeho radikálně formulovaná odpověď bude pro mnohé překvapivá, mnohé šokuje a pobouří; ty, kdož se nebojí myslet, bude inspirovat.
Unpacking My Library
As words and stories are increasingly disseminated through digital means, the significance of the book as object—whether pristine collectible or battered relic—is growing as well. Unpacking My Library: Writers and Their Books spotlights the personal libraries of thirteen favorite novelists who share their collections with readers. Stunning photographs provide full views of the libraries and close-ups of individual volumes: first editions, worn textbooks, pristine hardcovers, and childhood companions.
In her introduction, Leah Price muses on the history and future of the bookshelf, asking what books can tell us about their owners and what readers can tell us about their collections. Supplementing the photographs are Price's interviews with each author, which probe the relation of writing to reading, collecting, and arranging books. Each writer provides a list of top ten favorite titles, offering unique personal histories along with suggestions for every bibliophile.
Unpacking My Library: Writers and Their Books features the personal libraries of Alison Bechdel, Stephen Carter, Junot Díaz, Rebecca Goldstein and Steven Pinker, Lev Grossman and Sophie Gee, Jonathan Lethem, Claire Messud and James Wood, Philip Pullman, Gary Shteyngart, and Edmund White.
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Lacná kniha Jungles
From South America to Africa, up close with rainforest flora and fauna Junglesis a personal exploration of nature in the tropics by master photographer, storyteller, and naturalist Frans Lanting.In a unique collection of images made over a period of 20 years in jungles from the lowlands of the Congo to the cloud forests of the Andes, Lanting interprets the aesthetic splendor and the remarkable natural history of the tropical rainforest-a realm of bewildering complexity where nothing is the way it first appears. "While the essence of photography is to show, jungles hide, or at best, suggest," Lanting writes. "So I opted to show impressions of jungles to evoke a sense of their kaleidoscopic nature-the glimpses of faces that melt into shadows, the bursts of color and shimmering light." The book features four portfolios of images taken years and continents apart, and stories of field expeditions into tropical wilderness areas. "Water and Light" shows the interplay of these elements with plant and animal life, with a story about life after dark in the jungles ofCentral America."Color and Camouflage" explores the need to hide and the desire to be seen, and details a journey to a remote part of theAmazon Basinto document macaws. "Anarchy and Order" features impressions of growth and movement, and leads to a trek up a mountain inBorneo."Form and Evolution" is an ode to the wonders of natural selection, and culminates in encounters with primates in the forests ofMadagascar and Africa.
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The Aviator
From award-winning author Eugene Vodolazkin comes this poignant story of memory, love and loss spanning twentieth-century Russia
A man wakes up in a hospital bed, with no idea who he is or how he came to be there. The only information the doctor shares with him is his name: Innokenty Petrovich Platonov.
As memories slowly resurface, Innokenty begins to build a vivid picture of his former life as a young man in Russia in the early twentieth century, living through the turbulence of the Russian Revolution and its aftermath. Soon, only one question remains: how can he remember the start of the twentieth century, when the pills by his bedside were made in 1999?
Reminiscent of the great works of twentieth-century Russian literature, with nods to Dostoevsky's Crime and Punishment and Bulgakov's The White Guard, The Aviator cements Vodolazkin's position as the rising star of Russia's literary scene.
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Sweet Emotions (Hentai Manga)
When you’re reunited with a childhood crush years after innocent love first blossoms, it’s best to keep your cool! But what if an irresistible attraction springs up in the place of sweet memories? Can reality ever be as exciting as cherished fantasies?
Sweet Emotions toys with tender feelings and teases out hot-and-heavy flirtation! Will a slightly older woman show a young man the ropes of romance without wearing him out? And can a solo vacation meant to mend a broken heart turn into pure paradise?
*This book is partially censored with white markings.
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Color Your Own Star Wars Han Solo
You love Han Solo...and he knows! But don't let that stop you from showing your aff ection by spreading color across his world! The galaxy's greatest smuggler, his beloved piece-of-junk ship that's got it where it counts, and just maybe his best Wookiee pal (Laugh it up, fuzzball!) are all here in glorious black-and-white artwork by Marvel's fi nest, just waiting for you to bring their pages to life. But what are you gonna use? Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good crayon, pen or pencil at your side, kid! So grab your favorite color, and punch it! But don't get cocky. Han isn't known for staying within the lines, and you might have some trouble, too. What are the chances that you'll get through Han's whole book without making a mistake? Never tell him the odds!
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Tales of Ordinary Madness
Inspired by DH Lawrence, Chekhov and Hemingway, Bukowski's writing is passionate, extreme and has attracted a cult following, while his life was as weird and wild as the tales he wrote. This collection of short stories gives an insight into the dark, dangerous lowlife of Los Angeles that Bukowski inhabited. From prostitutes to classical music, Bukowski ingeniously mixes high and low culture in his 'tales of ordinary madness'. These are angry yet tender, humorous and haunting portrayals of life in the underbelly of Los Angeles.
Viruses
Viruses are big news. From pandemics such as HIV, swine flu, and SARS, we are constantly being bombarded with information about new lethal infections. In this Very Short Introduction Dorothy Crawford demonstrates how clever these entities really are. From their discovery and the unravelling of their intricate structures, Crawford demonstrates how these tiny parasites are by far the most abundant life forms on the planet. With up to two billion of them in each litre of sea water, viruses play a vital role in controlling the marine environment and are essential to the ocean's delicate ecosystem. Analyzing the threat of emerging virus infections, Crawford recounts stories of renowned killer viruses such as Ebola and rabies as well as the less known bat-borne Nipah and Hendra viruses. Pinpointing wild animals as the source of the most recent pandemics, she discusses the reasons behind the present increase in potentially fatal infections, as well as evidence suggesting that long term viruses can eventually lead to cancer. By examining our lifestyle in the 21st century, Crawford looks to the future to ask whether we can ever live in harmony with viruses, and considers the ways in which we may need to adapt to prevent emerging viruses with devastating consequences.
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The Crane Wife
The extraordinary happens everyday. One night, George Duncan is woken by a noise in his garden. Impossibly, a great white crane has tumbled to earth, shot through its wing by an arrow. Unexpectedly moved, George helps the bird, and from the moment he watches it fly away, his life is transformed. The next day, a beautiful woman called Kumiko walks into his shop and begins to tell him the most extraordinary story. Wise, romantic, magical and funny, The Crane Wife is a celebration of the disruptive and redemptive power of love.
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You Are Your Best Thing
Tarana Burke and Dr. Brene Brown bring together a dynamic group of Black writers, organisers, artists, academics and cultural figures to discuss the topics the two have dedicated their lives to understanding and teaching: vulnerability and shame resilience.
Contributions by Kiese Laymon, Imani Perry, Laverne Cox, Jason Reynolds, Austin Channing Brown, and more.
It started as a text between two friends. Tarana Burke, founder of the 'me too.' Movement, texted researcher and writer Brene Brown to see if she was free to jump on a call. Brene assumed that Tarana wanted to talk about wallpaper. They had been trading home decorating inspiration boards in their last text conversation so Brene started scrolling to find her latest Pinterest pictures when the phone rang. But it was immediately clear to Brene that the conversation wasn't going to be about wallpaper. Tarana's hello was serious and she hesitated for a bit before saying, "Brene, you know your work affected me so deeply, but as a Black woman, I've sometimes had to feel like I have to contort myself to fit into some of your words. The core of it rings so true for me, but the application has been harder."
Brene replied, "I'm so glad we're talking about this. It makes sense to me. Especially in terms of vulnerability. How do you take the armour off in a country where you're not physically or emotionally safe?"
Long pause.
"That's why I'm calling," said Tarana. "What do you think about working together on a book about the Black experience with vulnerability and shame resilience?"
There was no hesitation.
Burke and Brown are the perfect pair to usher in this stark, potent collection of essays on Black shame and healing. Along with the anthology contributors, they create a space to recognise and process the trauma of white supremacy, a space to be vulnerable and affirm the fullness of Black love and Black life.
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Pekelný kocour
Alec, starý knihovník, odjede do domku na pobřeží, aby se lépe a v klidu vyrovnal se smrtí své ženy. Bohužel si však s sebou vezme osobní počítač svého kolegy z knihovny, a to, co v něm najde, mu jakýkoli klid na rozjímání a vzpomínky vezme. Ve složkách harddisku se nachází příběh herce jménem Wiggy, muže, který se setkal s mluvícím kocourem. Onen kocour nebyl Mikeš, ale Roger, kočičí ztělesnění samotného ďábla, zvíře s velice temnou minulostí a ještě děsivější současností. Kniha je vhodná jak pro kočkomily, tak pro lidi, kteří kočky nenávidí; možná je v jejich názorech utvrdí, ale taky je možná vyvede z předsudků a zažitých představ. Lynne Trussová je odbornicí na anglický jazyk a jeho gramatiku. Dříve moderovala rozhlasový pořad Cutting a Dash, jenž se zabýval interpunkcí, a napsala bestseler Eats, Shoots & Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation s obdobnou tematikou, ale štědrou dávkou humoru.
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Zabiják
Spory o princip nemají vítěze. Jen poražené.
"Nezabiju vás, doktore Delaware. I když bych měla."
Ta slova pronesla Constance Sykesová, sofistikovaná a úspěšná lékařka, v jejímž dosavadním chování ani brilantní policejní psycholog Alex Delaware nepostřehl sebemenší známku násilnických sklonů. Možná se však mýlil. A možná má navzdory jejímu ujištění pádný důvod k obavám o vlastní život.
Setkal se s ní u soudu, kde se dožadovala opatrovnictví dcerky své bohémské sestry. Delaware ovšem neshledal jediný důvod, proč dítě matce odebrat, a v odborném posudku osvojení nedoporučil. Netušil, že Constance Sykesová není zvyklá prohrávat.
Nechutná sesterská tahanice totiž výrokem soudu neskončila. To nejhorší mělo teprve přijít: rukou brutálního vraha začnou umírat lidé a dokonce se ztratí i holčička, kvůli které celý spor začal. Začíná jít opravdu do tuhého. Ani s pomocí detektiva Mila Sturgise si totiž nemůže být Alex jistý, že za onen zdánlivě nevinný posudek nakonec nezaplatí životem.
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Lacná kniha Zabiják (-90%)
Spory o princip nemají vítěze. Jen poražené.
"Nezabiju vás, doktore Delaware. I když bych měla."
Ta slova pronesla Constance Sykesová, sofistikovaná a úspěšná lékařka, v jejímž dosavadním chování ani brilantní policejní psycholog Alex Delaware nepostřehl sebemenší známku násilnických sklonů. Možná se však mýlil. A možná má navzdory jejímu ujištění pádný důvod k obavám o vlastní život.
Setkal se s ní u soudu, kde se dožadovala opatrovnictví dcerky své bohémské sestry. Delaware ovšem neshledal jediný důvod, proč dítě matce odebrat, a v odborném posudku osvojení nedoporučil. Netušil, že Constance Sykesová není zvyklá prohrávat.
Nechutná sesterská tahanice totiž výrokem soudu neskončila. To nejhorší mělo teprve přijít: rukou brutálního vraha začnou umírat lidé a dokonce se ztratí i holčička, kvůli které celý spor začal. Začíná jít opravdu do tuhého. Ani s pomocí detektiva Mila Sturgise si totiž nemůže být Alex jistý, že za onen zdánlivě nevinný posudek nakonec nezaplatí životem.
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Keeping Faith
When Mariah White catches her husband with another woman, her life starts to fall apart. And when her daughter, Faith, begins to confide in an imaginary friend, Mariah's own brush with insanity starts to take on a darker meaning.
Then Faith appears to start performing miracles, and all at once the situation is spiralling beyond Mariah's control. Is Faith truly seeing God? Or is she just a troubled young girl seeking refuge from her parents' divorce?
When it comes to matters of faith, it's hard to know who to believe . . .
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Lacná kniha The Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists (Oxford Paperback Reference) (-90%)
Covering Western art from the ancient Greeks to the present day, this best-selling and authoritative dictionary is more wide-ranging than any comparable reference work. It contains over 2,500 clear and concise entries on styles and movements, materials and techniques, and museums and galleries. It also includes biographical entries for artists, critics, collectors, dealers, and patrons, with places and full dates of birth and death (in many instances correcting misinformation that has found its way into other sources). For this new edition, entries have been thoroughly revised and updated, and more than fifty new entries have been added. Browsers and readers with an interest in a particular area will benefit from the classified list of all the entries in the book. Written in an engaging manner with many entries enlivened by quotations from artists and critics, this dictionary is a pleasure to browse, while its A-Z structure and classified list makes it perfect for quick reference. Previously entitled The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists, this major new edition is essential for anyone with an interest in art.
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