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Mrs S
Powerfully sensual and sublimely stylish, Mrs S is a tale of queer love that smoulders with the heat of summer.
In an elite English boarding school where the girls kiss the marble statue of the famous dead author who used to walk the halls, a young Australian woman arrives to take up the antiquated role of ‘matron’. Within this landscape of immense privilege, in which the girls can sense the slightest weakness in those around them, she finds herself unsure of her role, her accent and her body.
That is until she meets Mrs S, the headmaster’s wife, a woman who is her polar opposite: assured, sophisticated, a paragon of femininity. Over the course of a long, restless heatwave, the matron finds herself irresistibly drawn ever closer into Mrs S’s world and their unspoken desire blooms into an illicit affair of electric intensity. But, as the summer begins to fade, both women know that a choice must be made.
K Patrick’s portrait of the butch experience is revelatory; exploring the contested terrain of our bodies, our desires and the constraints society places around both. Mrs S marks the arrival of a major new literary talent, unlike any other.
Game, Sex, Match!
Ben was just trying to lose some weight. But tennis lessons with the club pro take a hot and sexy turn when the older woman recruits him for a grudge match against her long-time nemesis! Will victory on the court turn into a lusty romp between the sheets? Ingrid might be more than Ben can handle, but he is willing to try!
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“Are you insane?” Ben asked. “I don’t have five thousand dollars, and even if I did, I wouldn’t be spending it on a stupid bet on a tennis match!”
“Twenty-five hundred,” Amanda replied absently. “That’s what your half would be. But don’t worry,” she said. “I’ll cover your half.”
“I don’t know why you roped me into this in the first place.”
Ingrid was tempted to point out that it had been Amanda, not her, who had brought Ben into the affair. But she doubted that would count for much. And besides, it was her own fault for losing her temper with the nasty little bitch.
“Don’t worry about it,” she said. “Amanda’s mouth has finally written a check her talent can’t cash. I’m going to enjoy whipping her tail.”
“Yeah? And what if we lose?” Ben made a move toward the gate. “Forget it. I’m out.”
Ingrid blinked, staring, then hurried after him. “Ben, wait! I need you! You can’t just…bail on me like this!”
He turned, arms crossed. “Why not? I’m definitely not in your league.” He waved at the small figure of Amanda in the distance. “I’m not in her league, either, if she thinks she can beat you. I’m probably not even in her husband’s league. All I’m going to do is embarrass myself and cost you a lot of money.”
“You don’t need to be in his league. Or her league. Or my league.” It suddenly occurred to Ingrid that Ben had never seen her demonstrate her skill on the court. “Here. Give me a ball.”
He handed one over. “Now,” she said, bouncing it a couple of times. “Watch.”
She tossed it up in the air. Rising on her toes, her arm swept back, then violently forward.
As if it had been shot out of a cannon, the ball screamed across the net and hit the practice wall with a thud that resounded around the court.
“Jesus.” Ben licked his lips. “How fast was that?”
“About one hundred.” She shrugged against an ache in her shoulder. “I’m out of practice. Back when I was on tour, I could get it up to about one-fifteen.”
She reached up and patted his cheek. “All you have to do is stay on your half of the court and return their serves. I’ll take care of the rest.”
Ben looked down at his shoes. “I’m not sure if I can.”
“You want some motivation?” she asked impatiently. “Twenty-five hundred bucks not good enough for you? Fine. If we win, I’ll let you screw me.”
Ben’s mouth fell open. “What?”
“Oh, stop it. You think I haven’t seen you staring at my legs and my chest?” Ingrid tilted her head and smiled. “And stop acting so weird. Sometimes a girl likes it when a fellow lets her know she still looks good.”
“You look more than good,” he muttered. “You’re gorgeous.”
“Well, let’s give you a little taste of what you’ll be getting,” she smiled. “After all, I can’t expect you to go in on faith alone.”
“You don’t have to…” he started, as she came up next to him. But whatever he might have said next was cut off as she snuck her hand down the waistband of his heavy gray cargo shorts. “What are you doing?” he hissed.
“Just relax,” she purred. “Don’t look around for anyone else, and don’t look guilty. I’m just helping you out with…your grip,” she sighed, as her fingers began to massage Ben’s manhood. “It’s a good thing you’ve lost all that weight,” she remarked, as he began to thicken. “Or there might not be enough room in here.”
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Belonging
In BELONGING Owen Eastwood reveals, for the first time, the ethos that has made him one of the most in-demand Performance Coaches in the world. Drawing on his own Maori ancestry, Owen weaves together insights from homo sapiens' evolutionary story and our collective wisdom. He shines a light on where these powerful ideas are applied around the world in high-performing settings encompassing sport, business, the arts and military.
Whakapapa is a Maori idea which embodies our universal human need to belong. It represents a powerful spiritual belief - that each of us is part of an unbroken and unbreakable chain of people who share a sacred identity. Owen places this concept at the core of his methods to maximise a team's performance.
Aspects of Owen's unique approach include: finding your identity story; defining a shared purpose; visioning future success; sharing ownership with others; understanding the 'silent dance' that plays out in groups; setting the conditions to unleash talent; and converting our diversity into a competitive advantage.
Whakapapa. You belong here.
Depeche Mode - Video Singles Collection 3DVD
Depeche Mode's Video Singles Collection, the Iconic Group's First-Ever Career-Spanning Anthology of Groundbreaking Music Films, to be Released by SONY Music Entertainment on November 18
Definitive Depeche Mode Video Library Presents the Group's Original Music Video Singles--from 1981 to 2013--in a 3DVD DigiPak
Depeche Mode's Video Singles Collection -- the definitive 3DVD library anthology containing more than four hours of the post-punk pioneers' groundbreaking music videos (and two-plus hours of audio commentary) -- will be released by SONY Music Entertainment on November 18, 2016.
Video Singles Collection is the first official Depeche Mode archival title to be released under the SONY imprimatur since SME acquired rights to the DM catalog in July 2015.
"We're pleased and honored to be releasing Depeche Mode's Video Singles Collection, an essential addition to the band's recently licensed catalog documenting their lasting contributions to music video history," said Richard Story, President Commercial Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment.
The 3DVD set presents more than three decades worth of Depeche Mode's international hit singles as lensed for the group's mind-blowing progression of innovative and provocative music videos directed by a who's who of cinematic visionaries including Julien Temple, Anton Corbijn, D.A. Pennebaker, John Hillcoat and others.
Throughout Depeche Mode's career, the group has placed an essential emphasis on the quality of their videos, collaborating with world-class directors and crews on some of the most influential and powerful short films in music video history.
"Videos have always played an essential part in how we wanted to present Depeche Mode's music to the world," agreed the members of the band. "It's been amazing to go back and relive all the experiences and memories these videos evoke after all these years. It's incredible to have all our videos finally together in one place and we're hoping our fans enjoy this journey through time as much as we did."
Video Singles Collection is the first in a series of band-approved retrospective projects examining Depeche Mode's extraordinary career and effect on pop culture and marks the first time that DM's video singles--from 1981 to 2013--have been compiled together in a single anthology.
The set includes 55 newly restored versions of the essential video singles in the DM canon in addition to four rare alternate videos and new commentary on specific individual clips, recorded by members of Depeche Mode especially for this release.
Depeche Mode - Video Singles Collection
Featured Videos
Just Can't Get Enough (directed by Clive Richardson)
See You (directed by Julien Temple)
The Meaning Of Love (directed by Julien Temple)
Leave In Silence (directed by Julien Temple)
Get The Balance Right (directed by Kevin Hewitt)
Everything Counts (directed by Clive Richardson)
Love, In Itself (directed by Clive Richardson)
People Are People (directed by Clive Richardson)
Master And Servant (directed by Clive Richardson)
Blasphemous Rumours (directed by Clive Richardson)
Somebody (directed by Clive Richardson)
Shake The Disease (directed by Peter Care)
It's Called A Heart (directed by Peter Care)
Stripped (directed by Peter Care)
But Not Tonight (directed by Tamra Davis)
A Question Of Lust (directed by Clive Richardson)
A Question Of Time (directed by Anton Corbijn)
Strangelove (directed by Anton Corbijn)
Never Let Me Down Again (directed by Anton Corbijn)
Behind The Wheel (directed by Anton Corbijn)
Little 15 (directed by Martyn Atkins)
Strangelove '88 (directed by Martyn Atkins)
Everything Counts (Live - from "101") (directed by D.A. Pennebaker)
Personal Jesus (directed by Anton Corbijn)
Enjoy The Silence (directed by Anton Corbijn)
Policy Of Truth (directed by Anton Corbijn)
World In My Eyes (directed by Anton Corbijn)
I Feel You (directed by Anton Corbijn)
Walking In My Shoes (directed by Anton Corbijn)
Condemnation (Paris Mix) (directed by Anton Corbijn)
One Caress (directed by Kevin Kerslake)
In Your Room (directed by Anton Corbijn)
Barrel Of A Gun (directed by Anton Corbijn)
It's No Good (directed by Anton Corbijn)
Home (directed by Steven Green)
Useless (directed by Anton Corbijn)
Only When I Lose Myself (directed by Brian Griffin)
Dream On (directed by Stephane Sednaoui)
I Feel Loved (directed by John Hillcoat)
Freelove (directed by John Hillcoat)
Goodnight Lovers (directed by John Hillcoat)
Enjoy The Silence '04 (directed by Uwe Flade)
Precious (directed by Uwe Flade)
A Pain That I'm Used To (directed by Uwe Flade)
Suffer Well (directed by Anton Corbijn)
John The Revelator (directed by Blue Leach)
Martyr (directed by Robert Chandler)
Wrong (directed by Patrick Daughters)
Peace (directed by Jonas and François)
Hole To Feed (directed by Eric Wareheim)
Fragile Tension (directed by Rob Chandler and Barney Steel)
Personal Jesus 2011 (directed by Patrick Daughters)
Heaven (directed by Timothy Saccenti)
Soothe My Soul (directed by Warren Fu)
Should Be Higher (directed by Anton Corbijn)
People Are People (12" Version)
Stripped (Unreleased Alternate Cut)
But Not Tonight (Pool Version)
Soothe My Soul (Extended)
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Gray Conan - Kid Krow CD
Tracklist:
1 „Comfort Crowd”
2 „Wish You Were Sober”
3 „Maniac”
4 „(Online-Love)”
5 „Checkmate”
6 „The Cut That Always Bleeds”
7 „Fight or Flight”
8 „Affluenza”
9 „(Can We Be Friends?)”
10 „Heather”
11 „Little League”
12 „The Story”
Bowie David - Toy 6LP
KDO: Jedna z největších osobnostní světové hudby, proslulý hudební chameleon a průkopník hned několika hudebních směrů. Za svůj život vydal tento britský umělec rovných dvacet pět alb, z nichž velká část se zařadila do zlatého fondu populární hudby a ovlivnila hned několik generací hudebníků z několika hudebních žánrů. Své poslední album Black Star David Bowie vydal 8. ledna 2016 v den svých šedesátých devátých narozenin a pouhé dva dny před svou smrtí.
CO: O desce Toy se hovoří jako o Bowieho ztraceném albu. Slavný muzikant ho natočil krátce po legendárním vystoupení v Glastonbury v roce 2000 a mínil ho vydal v následujících letech. Album natočil živě, aby zachoval energii a určitou míru spontánnosti. Znovu zaznamenal skladby z šedesátých let, například vůbec první singl Liza Jane původně vydaný pod hlavičkou David Jones with the King Bees. K oficiálnímu vydání však nedošlo, Bowie se kvůli desce dostal do sporu s tehdejší vydavatelskou firmou. Poprvé se tedy nahrávky dočkaly zveřejnění až nyní. K dispozici je 6xLP a 3xCD verze.
LP1
1. I Dig Everything [05:03]
2. You've Got A Habit of Leaving [04:48]
3. The London Boys [03:47]
4. Karma Man [03:46]
5. Conversation Piece [03:53]
6. Shadow Man [04:40]
LP2
1. Let Me Sleep Beside You [03:14]
2. Hole In The Ground [03:32]
3. Baby Loves That Way [04:37]
4. Can't Help Thinking About Me [03:25]
5. Silly Boy Blue [05:35]
6. Toy (Your Turn To Drive) [04:16]
LP3
1. Liza Jane (Alternative Mix) [04:46]
2. You've Got A Habit of Leaving (Alternative Mix) [2021 Remaster] [04:49]
3. Baby Loves That Way (Alternative Mix) [2021 Remaster] [04:43]
4. Can't Help Thinking About Me (Alternative Mix) [03:26]
5. I Dig Everything (Alternative Mix) [05:05]
6. The London Boys (Alternative Version) [03:48]
LP4
1. Silly Boy Blue (Tibet Version) [05:12]
2. Let Me Sleep Beside You (Alternative Mix) [2021 Remaster] [03:15]
3. In The Heat Of The Morning (Alternative Mix) [03:53]
4. Conversation Piece (Alternative Mix) [2021 Remaster] [03:52]
5. Hole In The Ground (Alternative Mix) [03:54]
6. Shadow Man (Alternative Mix) [2021 Remaster] [04:47]
7. Toy (Your Turn To Drive) [Alternative Mix] [2021 Remix] [04:43]
LP5
1. In The Heat Of The Morning (Unplugged & Somewhat Slightly Electric Mix) [03:52]
2. I Dig Everything (Unplugged & Somewhat Slightly Electric Mix) [04:58]
3. You've Got A Habit of Leaving (Unplugged & Somewhat Slightly Electric Mix) [03:44]
4. The London Boys (Unplugged & Somewhat Slightly Electric Mix) [03:45]
5. Karma Man (Unplugged & Somewhat Slightly Electric Mix) [03:43]
6. Conversation Piece (Unplugged & Somewhat Slightly Electric Mix) [03:50]
LP6
1. Shadow Man (Unplugged & Somewhat Slightly Electric Mix) [04:18]
2. Let Me Sleep Beside You (Unplugged & Somewhat Slightly Electric Mix) [03:05]
3. Hole In The Ground (Unplugged & Somewhat Slightly Electric Mix) [03:18]
4. Baby Loves That Way (Unplugged & Somewhat Slightly Electric Mix) [04:34]
5. Can't Help Thinking About Me (Unplugged & Somewhat Slightly Electric Mix) [03:30]
6. Silly Boy Blue (Unplugged & Somewhat Slightly Electric Mix) [05:29]
7. Toy (Your Turn To Drive) [Unplugged & Somewhat Slightly Electric Mix] [03:53]
Deaths End
Read the award-winning, critically acclaimed, multi-million-copy-selling science-fiction phenomenon - soon to be a Netflix Original Series from the creators of Game of Thrones. Half a century after the Doomsday Battle, the uneasy balance of Dark Forest Deterrence keeps the Trisolaran invaders at bay.
Earth enjoys unprecedented prosperity due to the infusion of Trisolaran knowledge and, with human science advancing and the Trisolarans adopting Earth culture, it seems that the two civilizations can co-exist peacefully as equals without the terrible threat of mutually assured annihilation. But peace has made humanity complacent.
Cheng Xin, an aerospace engineer from the 21st century, awakens from hibernation in this new age. She brings knowledge of a long-forgotten program dating from the start of the Trisolar Crisis, and her presence may upset the delicate balance between two worlds. Will humanity reach for the stars or die in its cradle?
Science
Explore the science innovations as you have never seen them with this visual guide.
From the humble beginnings of science, right through to today's information age - go on a journey through the history of science through its people, inventions, and discoveries. This updated 3rd edition explores astronomy, biology, geology, mathematics, and more in stunning visual detail.
Inside the pages of Science: The Definitive Visual History, you'll find:
- The most recent scientific discoveries across a variety of fields, from astronomy to genetics
- Scientific concepts explained using clear, instantly understandable text combined with informative diagrams and CGIs
- Feature spreads that illuminate the breakthroughs that changed the world
- "Before" and "After" panels allow the reader to follow a particular theme throughout the book
This fully comprehensive visual guide delves into the groundbreaking moments in science that changed the world. Explore the experiments, theories, and individuals and why each is so significant to developing scientific thought from Greek geometry to quantum physics. This science book also includes great scientists such as Zhang Heng, Isaac Newton, and Marie Curie and gives you more information about the people behind each discovery.
Updated to include the latest scientific developments, from recent advances in genetic engineering to the detection of gravitational waves 100 years after Einstein predicted their existence, Science is the ultimate gift for any science or history enthusiasts!
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Kobky pod Potálou
Rok 1968, palác Potála, Tibet. Bývalé sídlo dalajlamy obsadila skupinka zfanatizovaných členů rudých gard, studentů umění, vedená surovým mladíkem přezdívaným Vlk. Ničí všechno, co se vzpírá novému řádu, všechno, co už po staletí ztělesňuje Tibet. Kláštery, umělecká díla, archivy, thangky, posvátné knihy… A ještě víc chtějí pokořit tibetské myslitele, mnichy a umělce, jako je Tänpa, na kterého osobně zaměří svou pozornost Vlk. Tänpa, dalajlamův malíř, utíká z kruté reality do myšlenek na doby, kdy se učil od svého mistra, vzpomíná, jak se účastnil hledání tulkua, převtělení zesnulého dalajlamy, a se sílící Vlkovou brutalitou sílí i proud malířových vzpomínek.
Filmař a spisovatel Dai Sijie (* 1954, Fu-Ťiej, Čína) nechává čtenáře vstoupit do světa harmonie a meditace, do světa barev a tvarů, které spojují smyslové a duchovní roviny, do světa vytříbených staletých tradic, který dokonale zná. V mládí, za kulturní revoluce, byl poslán na převýchovu na venkov, odkud čerpal námět na svůj nejznámější román Balzac a čínská švadlenka (Balzac et la Petite Tailleuse chinoise, 2000), podle nějž později natočil úspěšný film, kniha byla přeložena do více než 25 jazyků včetně češtiny. Po smrti Mao Ce-tunga mohl pokračovat ve studiu dějin umění v Číně a poté odjel do Francie, kde navštěvoval IDHEC, Institut kinematografických studií. Po nějakou dobu žil a tvořil ve Francii, poté se opět vrátil do Číny. Kobky pod Potálou (Les Caves du Potala, 2020) jsou zatím jeho poslední knihou.
Vydání knihy podpořil Francouzský institut v Praze.
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The Systems Thinker
The second edition is now available!
Find the optimal solutions to your problems. Gain a deep understanding of the “what, why, how, when, how much” questions of your life.
Become a Systems Thinker and discover how to approach your life from a completely new perspective.What is systems thinking? Put it simply, thinking about how things interact with one another. Why should this matter to you? Because you are a system. You are a part of smaller and larger systems – your community, your country, your species. Understanding your role within these systems and how these systems affect, hinder, or aid the fulfillment of your life can lead you to better answers about yourself and the world.Information is the most precious asset these days. Evaluating that information correctly is almost priceless. Systems thinkers are some of the bests in collecting and assessing information, as well as creating impactful solutions in any context.The Systems Thinker will help you to implement systems thinking at your workplace, human relations, and everyday thinking habits. Boost your observation and analytical skills to find the real triggers and influencing forces behind contemporary politics, economics, health, and education changes. Systems thinking clears your vision by teaching you not only to find the differences between the elements but also the similarities. This bi-directional analyzing ability will give you a more complex worldview, deeper understanding of problems, and thus better solutions.The car stopped because its tank is empty – so it needs gas. Easy problem, easy solution, right? But could you explain just as easily why did the price of gas raise with 5% the past month? After becoming a systems thinker, you’ll be able to answer that question just as easily.
Change your thoughts, change your results.
•What are the main elements, questions and methods of thinking in systems?•The most widely used systems archetypes, maps, models, and analytical methods.•Learn to identify and provide solutions even the most complex system problems.•Deepen your understanding about human motivation with systems thinking.The past fifty years brought so many changes in our lives. The world has become more interconnected than ever. Old rules can’t explain the new world anymore. But systems thinking can. Embrace systems thinking and become a master of analytical, critical, and creative thinking.
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Makeup
The go-to glow-up handbook, this book is the one-stop shop for everything you need or want to know about makeup, and how to look good while caring for your skin. YouTube sensation and the 'queen of radiant skin and smoky eye tutorials', bring us the ultimate guide to flawless makeup. Hannah Martin has created amazing looks using top British beauty brands. Now she shares her expertise in this must-have resource, so you can master everything from everyday looks to special-occasion glamour. With step-by-step photography, quick tips, product lists, and how-to advice, Hannah's guide gives you the knowledge you need to create beautiful makeup applications that boost your confidence and give you a dazzling look.
Hannah shares everything you need to know about:
Skincare: A look at all the routine basics
Tools and kit: What do you need to own and what's a waste of money
The Basics: Prepping the skin, concealer, foundation.
Glow up: Powder, bronzer, blusher, highlights.
Lips: lip gloss, lipstick, differences between matte and gloss.
Eyes: eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara
Brows: How to shape a brow, and when to ask a pro!
The Good Enough Job
The Good Enough Job reminds us that the biggest goal of all is to live a life we are happy with, and in which work is but one of the multitude of facets that make us who we are. An antidote to the toxic #hustle movement convincing us all we need to find fulfilment in the office, it denounces the dangers of burnout linked to those of us who cannot answer the question: beyond work, what's left?
Conversations of burnout have bubbled to the top of the cultural zeitgeist as the line between work and not-work continues to blur. Burnout and workaholism are symptoms of a deeper root cause: a lack of separation between who we are and what we do. This book is not a credo against looking to work for fulfilment, nor is it in favour of treating work as a necessary evil. It is a guide to developing a healthier relationship to work through the stories of people who have successfully done so. These are stories that invite us to re-evaluate what makes us happy, and how we can work to live, rather than the other way round.
Enchanting Eve
Two men. One possibly haunted house. A Halloween she’ll never forget.
A fun read! A charming sweet romance that will put you in the mood for pumpkin carving and hot apple cider. Have a few hours to relax and get in the Halloween spirit? Enchanting Eve is the romance you need.
Eve’s simple life in her home town has felt empty since her father passed away. Living in the beautiful old house where she grew up is some comfort to her, but being naturally introverted and loving cats isn’t exactly pushing her into a healthy social life. She misses the joy she used to feel and she’s not sure where she will find happiness again, if ever.
When Eve decides to take part in a few of her most cherished Halloween traditions that she used to share with her father, life gets a little, shall we say, sticky?
First she finds out her high school crush is returning home, then she meets the fun and inviting young teacher who is taking over her father’s job, and finally she discovers that she’s living in a haunted house.
Is her strong attraction to the 'one that got away' the start of something beautiful or will the old fashioned charm of the new guy in town win her over? Are the strange coincidences in her house leading up to Halloween just her imagination or is someone trying to tell her something? Something that could change her life forever?
Get your copy of Enchanting Eve today and enjoy a “fall” in love!
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Od krevní msty k postsocialismu
Kniha sleduje antropologický zájem o Balkán od prvních výzkumů jihoslovanské zádruhy přes poválečná zkoumání urbanizace a kolektivizace až po studium postsocialismu či komunistické nostalgie. Autorka se zaměřuje na to, jaké otázky si antropologové zabývající se Balkánem kladli, jak byl Balkán konstruován v antropologické imaginaci a čím výzkumy na Balkáně přispěly k rozvoji antropologické teorie. Zároveň se snaží odpovědět na otázku, čím se antropologický přístup liší od lokálních badatelských tradic a jak antropologie přispěla k poznání Balkánu. Řada fenoménů a institucí, jež byly popsány na Balkáně, se stala součástí širšího antropologického vědění. Patří mezi ně například transhumantní pastevectví Karakačanů či Vlachů, duchovní příbuzenství (kumstvo) v Srbsku a Bulharsku, krevní msta popsaná na počátku 20. století v severní Albánii a Černé Hoře či koncept cti a studu analyzovaný v oblasti Středomoří. Balkán byl také jednou z oblastí, kde se realizoval návrat antropologie domů. Byly to právě výzkumy na Balkáně, které přispěly k diskusím o možnostech antropologie Evropy, o terénním výzkumu ve vlastní společnosti či obecně o antropologickém zkoumání moderních komplexních společností. Všem těmto tématům se autorka mj. na základě vlastních terénních výzkumů v knize věnuje.
Opportunities Beginner Language Powerbook
Opportunities is a new five-level course for teenagers. Modules of topic-based units provide rich, contemporary content based on a wide variety of information themes. With a discovery approach to grammar and an upfront focus on vocabulary, Opportunities ensures the most effective language learning for students.
Idol
'Follow your heart and speak your truth.'
For Samantha Miller's young fans - her 'girls' - she's everything they want to be. She's an oracle, telling them how to live their lives, how to be happy, how to find and honour their 'truth'.
And her career is booming: she's just hit three million followers, her new book Chaste has gone straight to the top of the bestseller lists and she's appearing at sell-out events.
Determined to speak her truth and bare all to her adoring fans, she's written an essay about her sexual awakening as a teenager, with her female best friend, Lisa. She's never told a soul but now she's telling the world. The essay goes viral.
But then - years since they last spoke - Lisa gets in touch to say that she doesn't remember it that way at all. Her memory of that night is far darker. It's Sam's word against Lisa's - so who gets to tell the story? Whose 'truth' is really a lie?
'You put yourself on that pedestal, Samantha. You only have yourself to blame.'
Misrule
Did they break the curse or begin one? Sleeping Beauty's dark sorceress reclaims her story in this sequel to Malice.
The Dark Grace is dead. Feared and despised for the sinister power in her veins, Alyce has spent 100 years wreaking her revenge on the kingdom that made her an outcast. Once a realm of decadence and beauty, Briar is now wholly Alyce's wicked domain. No one escapes the consequences of her wrath.
Not even the one person who holds her heart. Princess Aurora saw through Alyce's thorny facade, earning a love that promised the dawn of a new age. But that love came with a heavy price: Aurora now sleeps under a curse that even Alyce's vast power cannot seem to break, and their dream of the world they would have built together is nothing but ash.
Alyce vows to do anything to wake the woman she loves, even if it means descending into the monster Briar believed her to be. But could Aurora ever love the villain Alyce has become? Or is true love only for fairy tales?
Cannon's Mouth
Max Krandorff is dead and mutilated Rafferty’s been left holding the bag And it’s full of cash … It’s not your typical day when Rafferty gets mistaken for a hitman. Always the altruist, Rafferty tries to warn the intended victim, only to find he’s too late. Rafferty soon discovers that Max’s business partner, Carl, is behind the gruesome murder, but damned if anyone knows where Carl is now. And that’s when the phone calls start. The killer wants credit for Max’s murder and “my money, or else!” Thus begins a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Max’s killer knows all about Rafferty: who he is, where he lives and works, and where he and Hilda sleep. On the other hand, Rafferty knows squat about the voice on the other end of the phone. Only that if he doesn’t locate Carl and the killer soon, his whole world could go up in flames. —————————————————————————— In the tradition of the best pulp thrillers, CANNON’S MOUTH is the fifth book in the Rafferty: P.I. mystery series. Rafferty’s a Dallas P.I. and an ex-cop who spent enough time on the streets to understand how things work. He may quote Latin occasionally, smoke too much, and be a cynical sonofabitch, but when the shit hits the fan and you need someone you can trust, you’ll be glad you called Rafferty. If you take your mysteries hardboiled, drizzled with pulp, and an extra helping of wise-cracking tough talk, you’ll love Rafferty: P.I. Buy CANNON’S MOUTH today and continue the series readers are saying is “… on my list of great private eye writers along with Kinky Friedman, Elmore Leonard, and Lawrence Sanders.” —————————————————————————— Praise for Rafferty: P.I. “If you like Parker’s Spenser, or Robert Crais’ Elvis Cole you should love the Rafferty series.” - Mark A. Johnson. “Sometimes it seemed W. Glenn Duncan's Texas P.I. Rafferty had a rule for everything, but the fact remains that most of them were a hoot. And, of course, a further irony is that "Rafferty's Rules" is, in fact, an Australian football term for "no rules at all.” - Thrilling Detective Website “I have all of the Rafferty titles in my collection. I've gotten rid of a lot of stuff over the years, but the Rafferty books are a mainstay. I think they're terrific!” - Paul Bishop - Author of LIE CATCHERS “Duncan truly captured the pure essence of the definitive smart-ass private eye in his character Rafferty. Take part Sam Spade with a little Mike Hammer, mix in some Spenser and you have an awesome character.” - Cliff Fausset “At first sniff, it may smell like Spenser with a cowboy hat, but take a good whiff: W. Glenn Duncan's Dallas, Texas private eye RAFFERTY was actually a blast of fresh air in what was rapidly becoming a glut of sensitive, soul-searching, overly politically-correct cookie cutter P.I.s in the late eighties. Of course, it helps that Dallas ain't Boston.” - Kevin Burton Smith
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The Power of Place
The world is not as mobile or as interconnected as we like to think. As Harm de Blij argues in The Power of Place, in crucial ways-from the uneven distribution of natural resources to the unequal availability of opportunity-geography continues to hold billions of people in its grip. We are all born into natural and cultural environments that shape what we become, individually and collectively. From our "mother tongue" to our father's faith, from medical
risks to natural hazards, where we start our journey has much to do with our destiny. Hundreds of millions of farmers in the river basins of Asia and Africa, and tens of millions of shepherds in isolated mountain valleys from the Andes to Kashmir, all live their lives much as their distant ancestors did, remote
from the forces of globalization. Incorporating a series of persuasive maps, De Blij describes the tremendously varied environments across the planet and shows how migrations between them are comparatively rare. De Blij also looks at the ways we are redefining place so as to make its power even more potent than it has been, with troubling implications.