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Home After Dark
Wildly kaleidoscopic and furiously cinematic, Home After Dark is a literary tour-de-force that renders the brutality of adolescence in the so-called nostalgic 1950s, evoking classics such as The Lord of the Flies. Thirteen-year-old Russell Pruitt, abandoned by his mother, follows his father to California in search of a dream. Forced to fend for himself, Russell struggles to survive in Marshfield, a dilapidated town haunted by a sadistic animal killer and a ring of malicious boys who bully Russell for being "queer". Rescued from his booze-swilling father by Wen and Jian Mah, a Chinese immigrant couple who long for a child, Russell betrays them by running away with their restaurant's proceeds. Told through thousands of spliced images, Home After Dark is a new form of literature, a shocking graphic interpretation of cinema verite.
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After Hours 3
There’s always something going on at night. Sooner or later, you’ll find your scene.
Emi Asahina is 24, unemployed and not really sure what she wants to do with her life. When a friend invites her to a dance club, Emi doesn’t expect much. But what she finds will change her world!
Emi, Kei and their friends have successfully planned the rave of their dreams, and the experience has filled Emi with an electric need to keep striving. But will Emi’s newfound focus and determination falter when Kei, her mentor and girlfriend, goes AWOL?
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Russia Before and After Crimea
Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 marked a watershed in post-Cold War European history and brought East-West relations to a low. At the same time, by selling this fateful action in starkly nationalist language, the Putin regime achieved record-high popularity. This book shows how, after the large-scale 2011-13 anti-Putin demonstrations in major Russian cities and the parallel rise in xenophobia related to the Kremlin's perceived inability to deal with the influx of Central Asian labour migrants, the annexation of Crimea generated strong 'rallying around the nation' and 'rallying around the leader' effects.
The contributors to this collection go beyond the news headlines to focus on overlooked aspects of Russian society such as intellectual racism and growing xenophobia. These developments are contextualised with an overview of Russian nationalism: state-led, grassroots and the tensions between the two.
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After Piketty
Thomas Piketty s Capital in the Twenty-First Century is the most widely discussed work of economics in recent history, selling millions of copies in dozens of languages. But are its analyses of inequality and economic growth on target? Where should researchers go from here in exploring the ideas Piketty pushed to the forefront of global conversation? A cast of economists and other social scientists tackle these questions in dialogue with Piketty, in what is sure to be a much-debated book in its own right.
After Piketty opens with a discussion by Arthur Goldhammer, the book s translator, of the reasons for Capital s phenomenal success, followed by the published reviews of Nobel laureates Paul Krugman and Robert Solow. The rest of the book is devoted to newly commissioned essays that interrogate Piketty s arguments. Suresh Naidu and other contributors ask whether Piketty said enough about power, slavery, and the complex nature of capital. Laura Tyson and Michael Spence consider the impact of technology on inequality. Heather Boushey, Branko Milanovic, and others consider topics ranging from gender to trends in the global South. Emmanuel Saez lays out an agenda for future research on inequality, while a variety of essayists examine the book s implications for the social sciences more broadly. Piketty replies to these questions in a substantial concluding chapter.
An indispensable interdisciplinary work, After Piketty does not shy away from the seemingly intractable problems that made Capital in the Twenty-First Century so compelling for so many.
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After Hours 2
There's always something going on at night. Sooner or later, you'll find your scene. Emi Ashiana is 24, unemployed and not really sure what she wants to do with her life. When a friend invites her to a dance club, Emi doesn't expect much. But what she finds will change her world! A lively, heartfelt story set in the club music scene about a queer young woman coming into her own and finding her place in the world.
Before & After
An enticing collection of before-and-after scenarios, created by master artist and acclaimed author of This Is Not A Book Graphic artist Jean Jullien insightfully and comically depicts a set of clever and surprising before-and-after two-frame narratives, each progressed by a page turn. From pale skin to sunburned skin, dirty to clean, long hair to short hair (to long again), Jullien masterfully builds anticipation and a satisfying resolution with each pairing. Striking the perfect balance of predictability and unexpectedness, this book will leave readers in wonder as they flip back and forth.
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After the Fall
After the fall, Humpty Dumpty is a broken egg. Life is tough: he's so afraid of heights, he can't even bear to climb onto his bed, or reach his favourite cereal on the top shelf at the supermarket. But one day, fuelled by his passion for bird-watching, he decides to conquer his fears and something amazing happens...
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The Velvet Revolution: 30 Years After
Daniel Kroupa, Monika MacDonagh-Pajerová, Jolyon Naegele a Jan Sokol se v rozhovorech s Olgou Sommerovou a Petrem Placákem vracejí k událostem sametové revoluce. Nejde jen o vzpomínky přímých účastníků, ale především o úvahy o naší nedávné historii a hodnotách, které nás formovaly a formují. V rozhovorech i bohatém fotografickém doprovodu sledujeme cestu k Listopadu, dramatické události konce roku 1989 a také zamyšlení nad tím, co nám změna přinesla a jaký svět společně vytváříme. Osobnosti, které zastupují různé generace, profese i názory, představují mnohostranný pohled na naše žité dějiny a odpovědnost, kterou vůči nim a budoucím generacím neseme.
Afterparty
Zvláštne, bizarné a temné príbehy, z ktorých na vás zazerá depresia, kričí odcudzenie a bolesť strieľa do temena hlavy. Liek neexistuje a úľava sa nedostaví ani po dočítaní, práve naopak.
Lenona Štiblaríková
Najdesivejšie príbehy sa začínajú v tebe samom. Keď sa pozrieš do seba (Alternatívne ego), keď pochopíš svoju smrť (Bez prúdu), keď spoznáš pravdu (Smiech), keď si ochotný čeliť svojmu strachu (Nemá odpoveď). Všetko, pred čím unikáš, si nesieš stále v sebe. Počuješ ich škripot, cítiš ich zlobu, vidíš ich tiene. Sú to tvoje predstavy, tvoj strach, samota, bezmocnosť, smútok, potláčané myšlienky, pocity, ktoré živíš a podvedome im pomáhaš rásť. Bojuješ s nimi do smrti, do vyčerpania. A nakoniec ti zostane len irónia smrti.
Ingrid Rudavská
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Afterparty
Zvláštne, bizarné a temné príbehy, z ktorých na vás zazerá depresia, kričí odcudzenie a bolesť strieľa do temena hlavy. Liek neexistuje a úľava sa nedostaví ani po dočítaní, práve naopak.
Lenona Štiblaríková
Najdesivejšie príbehy sa začínajú v tebe samom. Keď sa pozrieš do seba (Alternatívne ego), keď pochopíš svoju smrť (Bez prúdu), keď spoznáš pravdu (Smiech), keď si ochotný čeliť svojmu strachu (Nemá odpoveď). Všetko, pred čím unikáš, si nesieš stále v sebe. Počuješ ich škripot, cítiš ich zlobu, vidíš ich tiene. Sú to tvoje predstavy, tvoj strach, samota, bezmocnosť, smútok, potláčané myšlienky, pocity, ktoré živíš a podvedome im pomáhaš rásť. Bojuješ s nimi do smrti, do vyčerpania. A nakoniec ti zostane len irónia smrti.
Ingrid Rudavská
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Ruin and Renewal: Civilising Europe After the Second World Wa
In 1945, Europe lay in ruins - its cities and towns destroyed by conflict, its economies crippled, its societies ripped apart by war and violence. In the years that followed, Europeans tried to make sense of what had happened - and to forge a new understanding of civilisation that would bring peace and progress to a broken continent.
As they wrestled with questions great and small - from the legacy of colonialism to workplace etiquette - institutions and shared ideals emerged which still shape our world today. Drawing on original sources as well as individual stories and voices, this is a gripping and authoritative account of how Europe rebuilt itself - and what we, in the twenty-first century, could lose again.
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Day After Tomorrow
"Peter Hinssen's radical long-term view on organizing and innovation is as fascinating as it is insightful. This is a great read about the future of business, aimed at those who want to witness the potential of this age of disruption." Adam Pisoni, CEO at Abl Schools, Co-founder of Responsive.org and Co-founder of Yammer. "Peter Hinssen has done it again! The Day After Tomorrow is a provocative and inspiring book that will challenge you, educate you and open your eyes to possibilities that you never thought existed. A must-read for any organisation that wants to prepare for disruptive changes." Costas Markides, Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School. "Many futurists entice us with fanciful notions. Peter Hinssen, however, manages the impossible, combining a stunning clear vision of the future with a compelling but concrete framework to act on now." Eddie Obeng, Professor at Pentacle The Virtual Business School. For today's organisations, our constantly changing world has brought great consequences.
In this book, Peter Hinssen tells the story of the pioneers who managed to adapt to those changes, and who moved beyond today and even tomorrow in their approach to innovation. In doing so, they were able to change the course of entire industries. Peter's book focuses on the business models of these pioneers, on the organisational culture, the talent, the mindset and the technology we should tap into in order to maximise our chances for survival in the 'Day After Tomorrow'. It will shift your perspective on your future, on the future of your company and even that of your grandchildren.
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After You
***THE SEQUEL TO THE INTERNATIONALLY BESTSELLING BOOK ME BEFORE YOU - THE FILM ADAPTATION WILL BE RELEASED JUNE 3RD*** Lou Clark has lots of questions. Like how it is she's ended up working in an airport bar, spending every shift watching other people jet off to new places. Or why the flat she's owned for a year still doesn't feel like home. Whether her close-knit family can forgive her for what she did eighteen months ago. And will she ever get over the love of her life. What Lou does know for certain is that something has to change. Then, one night, it does. But does the stranger on her doorstep hold the answers Lou is searching for - or just more questions? Close the door and life continues: simple, ordered, safe. Open it and she risks everything. But Lou once made a promise to live. And if she's going to keep it, she has to invite them in ...Praise for The One Plus One 'Moyes does a majestic job of conjuring a cast of characters who are charismatic, credible and utterly compelling'Independent on Sunday 'Jojo Moyes's poignantly romantic tales have readers streaming their way through boxes of Kleenex' Sunday Express 'Moyes is the queen of the classy weepy and this won't disappoint. A masterclass in story-telling that fans of Me Before You will adore' Elle 'Raw, funny, real and sad, this is storytelling at its best' Marie Claire 'Another beautifully written love story I relished' Daily Mail 'I want you to read this book, indeed to read all of Jojo Moyes' books, because they tell truths about modern life. If you're a sentient, empathic, living, breathing human I would urge you to give it a go' The World Book Night book club 'It's a book to both giggle and weep over' Metro 'Quirky and memorable' Red 'Another sure-fire hit...A beautifully written modern love story from Britain's best contemporary female author'Sun on Sunday, Fabulous Magazine 'Compulsive reading' Woman & Home 'A love story, a road trip and family drama all rolled into one brilliant page turner. Jojo Moyes has triumphed again' Hello! 'Grab a box of tissues - this packs an emotional punch' New! 'Peopled with wonderful characters, this is a feel-good book by a lovely writer' Choice Magazine 'A tender, funny and hopeful look at love, grief and life. Bumper box of tissues required' Stylist
After Hours 1
Emi Ashiana is 24, unemployed, and not really sure what she wants do with her life. When a friend invites her to a dance club, Emi doesn't expect much. But what she finds will change her world! Emi isn't much of a party girl, but she decides to give clubbing a try…and ends up hiding in a corner after her friend ditches her to flirt with a guy! Emi figures the night is a bust, but then an exciting woman comes to her rescue. Kei is a DJ, and her effortless self-confidence captivates Emi. Is this the start of something special or just a wonderful one-nighter?
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Alter ego efekt
Audiokniha Alter ego efekt, autorem je Todd Herman. Využijte své Alter ego Jen jediná osoba vám stojí v cestě, abyste využili své schopnosti. Je tu také jedna osoba, která vám vždy pomůže změnit směr, abyste mohli podávat ty nejlepší výkony. Nastoupí vždy v okamžiku, kdy se dostanete pod tlak a nechováte se zrovna tak, jak byste si přáli. Využijte své Alter ego, aby vám otevřelo cestu do mimořádného světa.
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Afterland
Tři roky poté, co globální pandemie zapříčinila smrt 99 % světové populace mužů, se matka se synem ocitají na útěku.Všechno, co Cole na světě zbylo, je její milovaný dvanáctiletý syn Miles. Jelikož jsou však muži nyní velmi ceněnou komoditou, musí žena pro jeho bezpečí porušit nové, narychlo sepsané zákony. V přestrojení za matku s dcerou vyrážejí Cole a Miles společně na putování přes proměněnou, nehostinnou zemi ke svobodě a bezpečnému útočišti , cílům, kterých možná nikdy nedosáhnou., neboť na cestě číhá řada záludných překážek a nástrah. Nalézt nový domov je však v této zvrácené době ta nejsilnější motivace.Bude matčino odhodlání stačit. aby ochránila syna před svou vlastní krutou sestrou Billie a nebezpečnými lidmi, kteří ho chtějí získat živého - a neštítí se jít přes mrtvoly?
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The Levelling: Whats Next After Globalization
A brilliant analysis of the transition in world economics, finance, and power as the era of globalization ends and gives way to new power centers and institutions.
The world is at a turning point. While globalization benefited many, it produced extremes with drastic wealth inequality, indebtedness, and political volatility among the most important.
As the ground underneath globalization undergoes tectonic shifts, noisy, chaotic, and disorderly events--such as Brexit and the election of Donald Trump--are the first harbingers of a world being turned upside down.
In this book, Michael O'Sullivan shows the many ways the levelling of the twenty-first century will unfold: The levelling out of wealth between rich and poor countries; of power between nations and regions; of political accountability and responsibility between political leaders and "the people"; of institutional power--away from central banks and defunct twentieth century institutions such as the WTO and IMF.
The Levellingcomes at a crucial time in the rise and fall of nations and has special importance for Americans as our place in the world--the ebbing of our influence, profound questions over our economic model, the apparent decay in our society, and turmoil in our public life--undergoes radical change before our very eyes.
Afterland
Tři roky poté, co globální pandemie zahubila devadesát devět procent mužů na zemi, se matka se synem ocitají na útěku.
Všechno, co Cole na světě zbylo, je její chlapec, Miles. Jelikož jsou muži nyní ceněnou komoditou, musí Cole pro jeho bezpečí porušit nové, v rychlosti sepsané zákony a nechat svou vlastní sestru zemřít.
Vše, co Milesovi na světě zbylo, je jeho matka. Bude ale jeden člověk stačit na to, aby ho ochránil před mnoha, kteří jsou schopni zabíjet, aby se zmocnili živého chlapce?
Cole s Milesem vyrážejí společně na cestu přes proměněnou, nehostinnou zemi ke svobodě, které možná nikdy nedosáhnou. A když je Coleina sestra vystopuje, budou se muset rozhodnout, komu věřit – a co v tomto nepředstavitelně novém světě opravdu znamená loajalita.
Ever After
"NEW YORK TIMES "BESTSELLER Jude Deveraux s eagerly awaited third novel in her blockbuster Nantucket Brides trilogy continues the spellbinding saga of the Montgomery-Taggerts, set on an island steeped in beauty and unforgettable romance. Life is anything but perfect for Hallie Hartley, a young physical therapist who has given up nearly everything even her love life for her beautiful blonde stepsister, Shelly. Though Shelly s acting career has never taken off, she has certainly perfected the crocodile tears to get what she wants which all too often means Hallie s boyfriends. When Hallie arrives home early from work one fateful day, she makes two startling discoveries that will turn her life upside down: Not only has a mysterious relative left Hallie a house on Nantucket, but Shelly has been trying to steal it. Desperate to put her troubles behind her, Hallie impulsively flies to Nantucket. New trouble, however, has already settled into Hallie s guest room in the form of her newest client. Hallie is told that wealthy, young James Taggert has injured his leg in a skiing accident. Assuming that the devastatingly handsome man has led a charmed life, Hallie is surprised by Jamie at every turn throughout his recovery. His attentions draw her out of her shell but he has a dark secret, and is tormented by nightmares that only her presence can keep at bay. She suspects there s more to his injury than he s letting on. On this gorgeous island rich in history, magic is everywhere, even in Hallie s own backyard. As Jamie s relatives arrive for a wedding gala, something wonderfully unusual is in the air. There s an aura of romance enhanced by a pair of matchmaking ghosts and a colorful island legend. In their own little corner of the world, Jamie and Hallie unravel the timeless secrets of their own hearts, and a very special story of True Love destined to last forever after. Praise for "Ever After" "" Wondrous . . . a lovely tale of love, healing and hope. " Fresh Fiction" A sweet, idyllic love story . . . a romance in the most classic sense. " RT Book Reviews" "" Filled with family, friends, ghosts and the magic love, "Ever After" is sure to please longtime fans of Deveraux, as well as new readers. "BookPage" "" [A] sexy, lighthearted romp. " Kirkus Reviews" "" Thoroughly enjoyable. " Publishers Weekly "(starred review) Praise for Jude Deveraux "" A new Jude Deveraux novel means a very late night turning the pages straight through to the delicious end. Susan Elizabeth Phillips "True Love" "True Love, "with its star-crossed lovers and twisty plot, evokes everything that makes Nantucket so special the history, the atmosphere, the secrets, and the magic. Susan Wiggs Destined to be an instant romance classic . . . will haunt you long after you read it. "Pittsburgh Post-Gazette" "For All Time" Deveraux takes us to a place where dreams are made. . . . Apage-turning time-travel romance that captures your imagination from the start and keeps hold till the very last page. " Fresh Fiction " A beautifully written story with a refreshing old-romance feel . . . Fans of Deveraux will be delighted. " RT Book Reviews""