Hľadanie: An Outline of American Literature
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Detektívka Jane Rizzoliová z Bostonského oddelenia vrážd a súdna lekárka Maura Islesová riešia na prvý pohľad nezmyselnú vraždu. Vdovu a zdravotnú sestru Sofiu Suarezovú ktosi dobil na smrť v jej vlastnom dome. Medzi ľuďmi všeobecne obľúbená Sofia mala podľa všetkého v posledných dňoch života veľa tajomstiev. A keď Jane zistí, čo spája Sofiu a obeť náhodnej dopravnej nehody spred niekoľkých mesiacov, prípad sa ešte viac zamotá. Isté je len to, že vrah urobí čokoľvek, aby svoje tajomstvo uchoval v bezpečí.
Odkedy sa dcéra Angely Rizzoliovej stala detektívkou na oddelení vrážd, Angela sa poriadne nevyspala. Jej pozornosti neunikne nič, čo sa vo štvrti odohráva. Vyplašia ju klebety o úteku tínedžerky aj čudní susedia, ktorí sa prisťahovali do domu oproti. Kiežby ju Jane počúvala! Ona však Angeline obavy pripisuje príliš bujnej fantázii. Podľa Angely náhody neexistujú a v blízkom okolí číha skutočný nepriateľ.
V prípade Sofie Suarezovej majú Jane a Maura čo robiť, aby vyriešili zamotaný prípad. Neprehliadnu však niečo zlovestnejšie, čo sa odohráva v ich bezprostrednej blízkosti?
Z anglického originálu Listen to Me (Ballantine Books, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, New York 2022) preložila Jana Melcerová.
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The Death of Truth
We live in a time when the very idea of objective truth is mocked and discounted by the US President. Discredited conspiracy theories and ideologies have resurfaced, proven science is once more up for debate, and Russian propaganda floods our screens. The wisdom of the crowd has usurped research and expertise, and we are each left clinging to the beliefs that best confirm our biases.
How did truth become an endangered species? This decline began decades ago, and in The Death of Truth, former New York Times critic Michiko Kakutani takes a penetrating look at the cultural forces that contributed to this gathering storm. In social media and literature, television, academia, and political campaigns, Kakutani identifies the trends – originating on both the right and the left – that have combined to elevate subjectivity over factuality, science, and common values. And she returns us to the words of the great critics of authoritarianism, writers like George Orwell and Hannah Arendt, whose work is newly and eerily relevant.
With remarkable erudition and insight, Kakutani offers a provocative diagnosis of our current condition and presents a path forward for our truth-challenged times.
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The Wizards of Once - Twice Magic - Book 2
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Enter a land of wizards, warriors, mythical creatures and powerful magic in an exciting fantasy adventure from the author of How To Train Your Dragon.
Witches are creating havoc in the Wildwoods and danger lurks behind every tree trunk.
Wish is in possession of a powerful, Magic Spelling Book; Xar has a dangerous Witchstain on his hand. Together they can save the Wildwoods from the curse of the Witches but they are separated by the highest wall imaginable, and time is running out ...
It was unlikely that these heroes should meet in the first place. Is it possible they are destined to meet TWICE?
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Sapiens: (Patterns of Life)
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Planet Earth is 4.5 billion years old. In just a fraction of that time, one species among countless others has conquered it. Us.
We are the most advanced and most destructive animals ever to have lived. What makes us brilliant? What makes us deadly? What makes us Sapiens? In this bold and provocative book, Yuval Noah Harari explores who we are, how we got here and where we're going. Sapiens is a thrilling account of humankind's extraordinary history - from the Stone Age to the Silicon Age - and our journey from insignificant apes to rulers of the world.
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Legacy Generations of Creatives in Dialogue
Generational dialogues between 40 world-renowned creatives exploring how the creative legacy of previous generations is being reinterpreted over time.
What is this phenomenon we call `legacy'? This intangible inheritance that we eventually leave for our posterity? Is it the creative and intellectual heritage that one generation passes on to the next? Conceived by Lukas Feireiss, the book at hand tries to probe this open question by engaging in critical dialogue different generations of creatives, connectors and thinkers alike. In some cases, between inherent legacy of parent and child, in many cases between mentor and students, or simply between friends.
The more than 40 illustrious contributors to this dialogue derive from an array of fields of knowledge and experience. Their stories often provide very personal insights into their work and life. They also reveal a broader perspective on the overall realms of art, design, architecture, music, literature, photography and curation in the 20th and 21st century.
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The History of Bees
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`Fans of Cloud Atlas and Never Let Me Go will love The History of Bees' Good Housekeeping
`Dystopian and electric, this book is set to blow minds everywhere' Stylist
'Haunting and poignant ... an important and wonderful book' Dave Goulson, bestselling author of Bee Quest
In the spirit of Station Eleven and Never Let Me Go, this dazzling and ambitious literary debut follows three generations of beekeepers from the past, present, and future, weaving a spellbinding story of their relationship to the bees - and to their children and one another - against the backdrop of an urgent, global crisis.
England, 1851. William is a biologist and seed merchant, who sets out to build a new type of beehive-one that will give both him and his children honour and fame.
United States, 2007. George is a beekeeper and fights an uphill battle against modern farming, but hopes that his son can be their salvation.
China, 2098. Tao hand paints pollen onto the fruit trees now that the bees have long since disappeared. When Tao's young son is taken away by the authorities after a tragic accident-and is kept in the dark about his whereabouts and condition-she sets out on a grueling journey to find out what happened to him.
Haunting, illuminating, and deftly written, The History of Bees joins these three very different narratives into one gripping and thought provoking story that is just as much about the powerful relationships between children and parents as it is about our very relationship to nature and humanity.
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`Spectacular and deeply moving. Lunde has elegantly woven together a tale of science and science fiction, dystopia and hope, and the trials of the individual and the strengths of family' Lisa See, New York Times bestselling author
`Such is the genius of debut novelist Maja Lunde that her tale of three eras-the long past, the tenuous present and the biologically damned future-is strung on the fragile hope of the survival of bees' Jacquelyn Mitchard, New York Times bestselling author
`As a lover of honeybees and a fan of speculative fiction, I was doubly smitten by The History of Bees. Maja Lunde's novel is an urgent reminder of how much our survival depends on those remarkable insects. It is also a gripping account of how-despite the cruelest losses-humanity may abide and individual families can heal' Jean Hegland, author of Into the Forest
`By turns devastating and hopeful, The History of Beesresonates powerfully with our most pressing environmental concerns. Following three separate but interconnected timelines, Lunde shows us the past, the present, and a terrifying future in a riveting story as complex as a honeycomb' Bryn Greenwood, New York Times bestselling author
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'A brilliant and beautiful novel' Jan Askelund, Stavanger Aftenblad
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'The History of Bees is a fascinating and brilliantly written novel that elegantly moves between the various stories and timelines' Oddmund Hagen, Dag og Tid
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Chronicles of a Liquid Society
Umberto Eco was an international cultural superstar. A celebrated essayist as well as novelist, in this, his last collection, he explores many aspects of the modern world with irrepressible curiosity and wisdom written in his uniquely ironic voice. Written by Eco as articles for his regular column in l'Espresso magazine, he brings his dazzling erudition, incisiveness and keen sense of the everyday to bear on topics such as popular culture and politics, unbridled individualism, conspiracies, the old and the young, mobile phones, mass media, racism, good manners and the crisis in ideological values.
It is a final gift to his readers - astute, witty and illuminating.
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Gangsta Granny Strike Again!
The new children's book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams - an extraordinarily brilliant and rollicking mystery adventure illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross, and the sequel to the much-loved and bestselling Gangsta Granny.
Ben is getting used to life without his beloved granny. She was a cabbage enthusiast, a Scrabble partner... and an international jewel thief known as The Black Cat. Now, only the memory of their extraordinary adventure to steal the Crown Jewels lives on. Then something inexplicable happens. World-famous treasures are stolen in the dead of night and the clues point to none other than The Black Cat? But that's impossible...?
Expect the unexpected in this wonderfully entertaining and laugh-out-loud adventure, which will have readers on the edge of their seats as they join Ben on his quest to unravel the mystery of the return of The Black Cat.
This first ever sequel from David Walliams will delight new fans, as well as the millions of readers that have loved Gangsta Granny.
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World of Warcraft: Harmadik könyv
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Az Alkonypöröly Kultusz pedig meglelte a módját, hogyan használhatja fel Garonát a saját céljaira és veheti rá további gyilkosságokra.
Ám Garonának Variannal és barátaival koránt sem könnyű dolga...
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World of Warcraft: Negyedik könyv
Az Alkonypöröly Kultusszal szemben Azeroth egyetlen reménye Tirisfal Tanácsának újjáélesztése. Ám a majd' háromezer éves rituálét, ami annak idején létrehozta ezt a szervezetet, mágusok irányították, akiket Malygos azzal fenyeget hogy minden arkánikus erőt eloroz a világból. Vajon most, hogy a varázslók vészesen meggyengültek, képes-e új Tanácsot alapítani egy sámán, egy druida, egy paladin és egy pap?
Walter Simonson (Thor) és Louise Simonson (Superman halála) különleges történetet szőttek a gonosz ellen küzdő hősökről, melyet olyan művészek tolmácsolásában adtak közre, mint Mike Bowden és Tony Washington.
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World of Warcraft: Első könyv
Kalimdor partján egy férfit vet partra a tenger, aki semmire sem emlékszik a múltjából. Ezzel veszi kezdetét Lo'Gosh a félelmetes harcos és nem mindennapi bajtársai, Medveirha Broll és Vérengző Valeera lélegzetelállító kalandjai. Hőseinknek a túlélés érdekében nem csak más fajok képviselőivel, de egymással is együtt kell működniük, s miközben apránként fényt derítenek Lo'Gosh múltjára, hol a Horda, hol a Szövetség oldalán kénytelenek harcba szállni...
A történetet olyan nevek jegyzik, mint a Thor képregények szerzője, Walter Simonson író, és Ludo Lullabi és Sandra Hope illusztrátorok.
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World of Warcraft: Második könyv
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Walter Simonson, Jon Buran és Mike Bowden segítenek felfedni az igazságot a sorozat második kötetében.
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A Little History of the United States
A fast-paced, character-filled history that brings the unique American saga to life for readers of all ages How did a land and people of such immense diversity come together under a banner of freedom and equality to form one of the most remarkable nations in the world? Everyone from young adults to grandparents will be fascinated by the answers uncovered in James West Davidson's vividly told A Little History of the United States. In 300 fast-moving pages, Davidson guides his readers through 500 years, from the first contact between the two halves of the world to the rise of America as a superpower in an era of atomic perils and diminishing resources. In short, vivid chapters the book brings to life hundreds of individuals whose stories are part of the larger American story. Pilgrim William Bradford stumbles into an Indian deer trap on his first day in America; Harriet Tubman lets loose a pair of chickens to divert attention from escaping slaves; the toddler Andrew Carnegie, later an ambitious industrial magnate, gobbles his oatmeal with a spoon in each hand.Such stories are riveting in themselves, but they also spark larger questions to ponder about freedom, equality, and unity in the context of a nation that is, and always has been, remarkably divided and diverse.
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Frida : The Biography of Frida Kahlo
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Frida is the story of one of the twentieth century's most extraordinary women, the painter Frida Kahlo. Born near Mexico City, she grew up during the turbulent days of the Mexican Revolution and, at eighteen, was the victim of an accident that left her crippled and unable to bear children. To salvage what she could from her unhappy situation, Kahlo had to learn to keep still - so she began to paint.
Kahlo's unique talent was to make her one of the century's most enduring artists. But her remarkable paintings were only one element of a rich and dramatic life. Frida is also the story of her tempestuous marriage to the muralist Diego Rivera, her love affairs with numerous, diverse men such as Isamu Noguchi and Leon Trotsky, her involvement with the Communist Party, her absorption in Mexican folklore and culture, and of the inspiration behind her unforgettable art.
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Delight of Being Ordinary
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The Kindness of Strangers: How a Selfish Ape Invented a New Moral Code
Why do we give a damn about strangers? Altruism is unique to the human species. It is also one of the great evolutionary puzzles, and we may be on the brink of solving it. It turns out that, over the last 12,000 years, we have become more and more altruistic.
This is despite the fact that, the majority of the time, our minds are still breathtakingly indifferent to the welfare of others. In solving the enigma of generosity in a world of strangers, McCullough takes us on a sweeping history of society and science to warn that, if we are not careful, our instincts and sympathies have as much potential for harm as for good. The bad news is that we are not designed to be kind.
The good news is that we can push ourselves to be kind anyway, together.
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The Night House
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No one, that is, except Karen, a beguiling fellow outsider who encourages Richard to pursue clues the police refuse to investigate. He traces the number that Tom prank called from the phone booth to an abandoned house in the Black Mirror Wood. There he catches a glimpse of a terrifying face in the window.
And then the voices begin to whisper in his ear . . .
You know who I am.
She's going to burn. The one you love is going to burn. There's not a thing you can do about it.
When another classmate disappears, Richard must find a way to prove his innocence-and preserve his sanity-as he grapples with the dark magic that is possessing Ballantyne and pursuing his destruction.
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The Big Sticker Book of Birds
This book is jam-packed with more stickers than a peacock can shake its feathers at. You'll discover birds that soar, hunt, waddle and show off and have all sorts of fun sticking them throughout the book.
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The Movie Book of Answers
An updated, repackaged edition of the bestselling divination tool and party favorite - ask a yes or no question, open the book, and discover your answer in the form of quotations from the world's most iconic films. Still looking for a way to know what tomorrow will bring? Here's where you'll find the answers that only Hollywood could provide. A party favorite, this fun, weirdly wise little book is for you. The Movie Book of Answers contains answers from over 150 films, including advice from classics such as Casablanca ("Maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow, but soon."), and pithy gems from modern blockbusters like Fargo ("You're darned tootin'!"). So what are you waiting for?... Go ahead-ask your question.
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