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Putinovy války - Od Čečenska po Ukrajinu, 2. vydání


Druhé doplněné vydání klíčové knihy o současném Rusku. Jeden z předních světových odborníků na současné Rusko přináší v knize Putinovy války aktuální přehled konfliktů, které Rusko rozpoutalo po nástupu Vladimíra Putina k moci – od první a druhé čečenské války přes vojenský vpád do Gruzie a anexi Krymu až po plnohodnotnou invazi na Ukrajinu. U všech těchto válečných tažení přitom vysvětluje ruské úspěchy i četná selhání a předpovídá možné scénáře vývoje invaze na Ukrajinu. Profesor Galeotti se také zabývá širším kontextem Putinovy rekonstrukce vojenské moci a zaměřuje se na to, jak se v této nové studené válce se Západem ruský prezident stále více spoléhá při prosazování svých zájmů v zahraničí na sílu. Ve svém výkladu se mimo jiné opírá o vyprávění očitých svědků nebo výpovědi bývalých i současných ruských a sovětských důstojníků a poutavým způsobem čtenáře seznamuje s historií znovu se probouzejícího ruského medvěda.
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25,45 €

Unapologetic


''Annalie Howling delivers a masterpiece in self-liberation. Unapologetic is a fierce call to reclaim your power, dismantle shame, and live authentically. A must-read for anyone ready to embrace their full potential.'' - Vex King''Brilliant'' - Gabby Roslin''An unbelievable book. I devoured it in a day.'' - Ore Oduba''Highly recommended'' - Daryl Morris, Times RadioShame thrives when we believe its lie, that we are so broken, so different, that we must hide, apologise and never be free. But this narrative is false. Shame is difficult to express, but in Unapologetic, I''ve given it a voice. On every page, I uncover the secrets shame tries to keep hidden. When we realize we''re not alone, shame loses its grip, and we reclaim our power. It isolates us, damages our relationships, and keeps us disconnected but it doesn''t have to. Unapologetic is the book that I wish that I had during the most isolating moments in my life when shame had me fully in its grasp. Through my own stories, expert insights, and real client experiences, I hope the reader will discover pieces of themselves and start to reclaim the parts they thought were lost. Unapologetic is more than a book; it''s a call to break free from shame and step into your full potential.
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26,99 €

Zbig


''For anyone who wants to understand the history of America and the world, this is a useful and important book'' ANNE APPLEBAUM''A biographer of genius ... One of the sharpest political pens of our day'' WILLIAM DALRYMPLE''A towering achievement. A book which is founded on deep scholarship, yet so accessible and readable from the very beginning that it feels more like a historical detective story'' RAGEH OMAARZbigniew Brzezinski was a political strategist who rose to prominence as an intellectual architect of US foreign policy during the Cold War. As National Security Advisor to President Jimmy Carter and a trusted advisor to US presidents from John F. Kennedy onwards, Brzezinski’s expertise helped shape global strategy at critical moments - most significantly as a key figure in the downfall of the Soviet Union.A Polish émigré who witnessed the devastation of his homeland during both Nazi and Soviet occupations, Brzezinski became one of the West’s foremost scholars of totalitarianism. His nuanced understanding of the importance of ‘speaking the enemy’s language’, coupled with his close friendship with Pope John Paul II was instrumental in preventing a Soviet invasion of Poland. While Nixon and Kissinger, his lifelong rival, famously opened China to the West in the early 1970s, it was Brzezinski and Carter who strengthened US-China relations, further shifting the global balance of power away from Moscow. Beyond the Cold War, Brzezinski continued to influence foreign policy, notably in shaping the nation’s response to the 9/11 attacks. Yet his legacy remains underreported, leaving gaps in our understanding of Cold War history and its aftermath.Edward Luce, celebrated columnist and political writer, restores Brzezinski’s rightful place in history. Through a sweeping narrative that spans much of the 20th century, Zbig offers a gripping account of Brzezinski’s life and, in doing so, narrates a compelling re-examination of the end of the Cold War.
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39,49 €

Self-Obsession


There is one point that contemporary psychology and centuries old Eastern Buddhist and Taoist teachings agree on: if you wish to experience less suffering, you must change the way you see yourself. But what if the change that is needed is to let go of our selves entirely? What does this mean for those of us living in an increasingly self-obsessed and individualistic society? Is our quest for identity actually sabotaging our own wellbein? n this compassionate and galvanizing book, Dr Tom Davies gently invites you to consider the basic elements that define who you are. In Part One, get to know your self. From the ground up, discover what the self truly is, how it links to identity, and how self-obsession is central to the human condition and the psychological pain that each of us experience. In Part Two, overcome self-obsession. Free yourself from your psychological prison, and learn how to live the peaceful and joyful life that you deserve. With a fresh and lucid style, Dr Tom Davies combines his knowledge of the medical, psychological and the philosophical to bring you real solutions to life’s most challenging problems. Whether you are searching for meaning, or are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief or depression, this perspective will provide you with an empowering new insight that can help you transform your life.
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19,99 €

Bass Instinct


The legendary follow up to Junglist, Bass Instincttakes us on odyssey across '90s London as a young black man and his extendedfamily of friends, colleagues and fellow bike couriers navigate love, sex,work, partying and the quest for the perfect bassline- all soundtracked by deepcuts from the decades essential R&B.Bass Instinct’sraw and gritty style mixes poetry and realism in equal measure, unafraid to goto the places most contemporary books shy away from. Caught up in a love ofblack British bass culture and the way it overlaps with America’sprofound musical legacy, Bass Instinctlooks at the magic of music and how one tune might shape your destiny tobecome a DJ. Back in print for the first time in thirty years, Bass Instinct Is both a time capsule,capturing the colour and noise of a particular moment, and an enduring story ofthe struggles of being young and hungry in the big, bad city.
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14,99 €

Healing Ancestral Family Patterns


The patterns of the past don’t have to define your future. Drawing on decades of experience in psychology, family systems therapy, and shamanic practice, Dr. Steven Farmer reveals how the physical, emotional, behavioral, and mental traits passed down through your family tree influence your relationships, decisions, and overall well-being. This compassionate and practical guide will help you:Identify the traits and patterns you’ve inherited from your ancestors. Heal emotional wounds that have been carried across generations. Break free from cycles of addiction, trauma, and dysfunction. Enhance your connection with your ancestors to draw on their wisdom and strength. Create a legacy of healing that benefits both you and your descendants. With a blend of modern therapeutic techniques and ancient shamanic practices, Healing Ancestral Family Patterns offers a clear path to ancestral healing. Whether you’re seeking to address deep-seated trauma, understand your family’s history, or simply connect more deeply with your roots, the practices within will empower you to transform your ancestral patterns into sources of strength and resilience.
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24,49 €

Truth and Truthfulness


What does it mean to be truthful? What role does truth play in our lives? What do we lose if we reject truthfulness? No philosopher is better suited to answer these questions than Bernard Williams. Writing with his characteristic combination of passion and elegant simplicity, he explores the value of truth and finds it to be both less and more than we might imagine. Modern culture exhibits two attitudes toward truth: suspicion of being deceived (no one wants to be fooled) and skepticism that objective truth exists at all (no one wants to be naive). This tension between a demand for truthfulness and the doubt that there is any truth to be found is not an abstract paradox. It has political consequences and signals a danger that our intellectual activities, particularly in the humanities, may tear themselves to pieces. Williams's approach, in the tradition of Nietzsche's genealogy, blends philosophy, history, and a fictional account of how the human concern with truth might have arisen. Without denying that we should worry about the contingency of much that we take for granted, he defends truth as an intellectual objective and a cultural value. He identifies two basic virtues of truth, Accuracy and Sincerity, the first of which aims at finding out the truth and the second at telling it. He describes different psychological and social forms that these virtues have taken and asks what ideas can make best sense of them today. Truth and Truthfulness presents a powerful challenge to the fashionable belief that truth has no value, but equally to the traditional faith that its value guarantees itself. Bernard Williams shows us that when we lose a sense of the value of truth, we lose a lot both politically and personally, and may well lose everything.
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24,49 €

Flex Your Feelings


This is Atomic Habits for your mental health-a data-driven, practical, step-by-step plan for developing the 7 essential traits of emotional strength necessary to face all of life''s challenges and become the best leader, entrepreneur, and human you can be.Can you train your brain for greater emotional health,just like you train your body for better physical fitness?We know how to push our bodies for peak physical fitness-but when it comes to our emotional health, many of us just wing it. What if you could coach your mind for greater satisfaction and success, just like you train your body to get stronger? That''s the promise of Flex Your Feelings, a data-driven, step-by-step plan for developing the 7 essential traits of emotional fitness necessary to become the best leader, entrepreneur, and human you can be.Here''s the good news: emotional fitness can be LEARNED...even if you didn''t grow up with mentally strong role models, and even if you''re not sure how to do it. Dr. Emily Anhalt-psychologist to the Silicon Valley tech elite and founder of Coa, the "gym" for mental fitness-offers a prescriptive, 7-step plan to help you develop the emotional strength and flexibility to cope with whatever comes your way. As you progress in your career and through your life, she explains, emotional intelligence isn''t just a "nice to have" soft skill. It''s a vital talent that allows you to show up as your best self, in good times and during tough moments. In Flex Your Feelings, you''ll find a blueprint for building an emotional fitness practice that works for you-so you can live it, every day.
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22,99 €

Baptised With Heavenly Power


D. Martyn Lloyd–Jones and the Holy Spirit: A Theological AssessmentWith a Foreword by Sinclair B. FergusonThis groundbreaking study examines D. Martyn Lloyd–Jones’s theology of the Holy Spirit, particularly focusing on his controversial teaching about the baptism of the Spirit, revival, and the relationship between Word and Spirit in preaching. Drawing extensively on Lloyd–Jones’s sermons, lectures, and previously unpublished materials, Philip Eveson demonstrates that Lloyd–Jones stood firmly within the Reformed tradition while emphasising the experiential aspect of Christianity that characterised early Calvinistic Methodism. The book provides fresh insights into Lloyd–Jones’s thinking by exploring his medical background, his Welsh Methodist roots, and his profound engagement with Puritan writers. It carefully analyses his understanding of Spirit baptism, assurance,and revival, showing how his position differed from both Pentecostalism and cessationism. Particularly valuable is the detailed examination of Lloyd–Jones’s philosophy of preaching and his insistence on both doctrinal accuracy and spiritual power. The author convincingly argues that Lloyd–Jones’s emphasis on the Holy Spirit’s work offers vital insights for contemporary Reformed Christianity. Two valuable appendices provide previously unpublished material: Lloyd–Jones’s important address on the Welsh Revival of 1904–05, and his personal spiritual journal from 1930–31. An extensive bibliography guides readers to primary and secondary sources for further study. Essential reading for ministers, theological students, and anyone interested in Lloyd–Jones’s legacy or the role of the Holy Spirit in Christian life and ministry.
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24,49 €

Align Your Mind


''This is not your usual self-help book but a masterpiece of theory, memoir, and clear instruction, complete with thought-provoking quotes from a wide range of sources . . . Do your life a favor and get this profound book. It''s written with expert knowledge yet offered in the spirit of the safest friendship you could ever experience.''-LINDSAY C. GIBSON, PsyD, clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents Meet your inner critic, your inner teen, and your inner shadow in this engaging guide to taming anxiety, healing trauma, and overcoming self-doubt with Parts WorkWhat is "Parts Work"?You contain multitudes. At any given moment, your inner critic might be questioning whether you''re an imposter, and your inner child might be yearning for compassion and self-care. These parts don''t make you broken-they make you human. Parts Work allows you an all-access pass to wholeness by understanding, befriending, and leading the multiple voices within yourself.In this eye-opening and practical guide, psychotherapist Britt Frank introduces you to your parts: from impulsive inner parts and shadowy hidden parts to your inner child and more. You''ll learn to listen to the conversations inside yourself and identify the core needs behind your habits and behaviors. Using tools and exercises ranging from self-dialogue to embodiment techniques and more, you''ll discover new ways to nurture and harmonize these inner voices-even when you feel overwhelmed and low in motivation.Grounded in the latest research on Parts Work and Internal Family Systems, and offering proven techniques from Frank''s clinical practice and personal challenges, this engaging guide is a user manual to your own mind-and presents a road map for finding peace, confidence, and a deeper understanding of who you truly are.
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22,99 €

Conspiracy and Contingency


What do conspiracy theories, algorithms and meritocracy have in common? All three avoid contingency and frantically look for necessities. The COVID-19 crisis has brought about a proliferation of conspiracy theories that reject, among other things, official accounts of the virus’s origins and remedies, and sometimes even the existence of the virus itself. Conspiratorial thinking usually links events to secret plots concocted by powerful conspirators, whether it be Bill Gates or Big Pharma. In this book, I point to another dominant driving force: the desire to find simple and apparently reasonable explanations for phenomena that are actually purely random and contingent. Often, unfounded conspiracy theories emerge because contingency is not accepted, and necessities are looked for at all costs. Nothing happens by chance, and there must be a plan or an intelligent design behind everything.This book deals with ‘contingency phobia’. This special phobia is not only manifest in most unwarranted conspiracy theories, but it also appears, in Western culture, as a recurrent psychological, cognitive and scientific pattern. It is the cause of a variety of other phenomena that have become emblematic for liberal democracies, such as the contemporary algorithm culture or the obsession with merit and ranking. Not only the conspiratorial mindset rejects a world of contingency and strives to create a universe structured by a necessary order; life coaches, algorithm engineers and neoliberal meritocrats all do the same. This book analyses these phenomena by using the same criteria: how do humans deal with contingency and how do they try to establish necessities?Some philosophies, such as Daoism and Zen Buddhism, make unwarranted conspiracy theories quasi-impossible because they find original ways of combining contingency with ontological, theological or cosmological premises. I identify sources that other disciplines examining conspiracy theories, for example, political science, anthropology, psychology or sociology, have rarely seen as primary. Political scientists focus on the macro level and construe conspiracy theories mostly as national or regional phenomena whereas anthropologists, psychologists and sociologists tend to focus on the micro level. The present study is an example of practical philosophy depicting conspiratorial thinking as an organic or a dynamic phenomenon by crystallising cognitive and cultural ‘necessity-contingency patterns’ that can be found in politics, culture, religion and science.
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101,99 €

Folklore of the Sea


Filled with the myths and legends of the deep, this new illustrated edition of the cult classic folklore collection reveals the stories that swirled on the open seas, and the customs that remain part of maritime life.The vivid, often eerie, superstitions, tales and rituals of the sea were the sailors ?response to danger ? immediate and uncontrolled. As a sailing-ship beat for weeks across the Southern Ocean, domain of the albatross, meeting no one in the lonely wastes, her crew felt an urgent need to appease the sea-gods. Even today, with engines, iron or fibreglass hulls, and less credulous seamen, much traditional sea lore has survived, especially in the fishing fleets.Stories of phantom ships and crews (from the Flying Dutchman onwards), of the perennial sea-serpent, of lonely lighthouses; rituals such as the crossing-the-line ceremonies or blessing the fishing fleet; old weather lore, sailors? chanties and sea language, taboos and talismans, precautions taken at keel-laying or launching ? all these are recorded and interpreted here.For everyone who enjoys strange stories and the chilly fascination of the unconquered sea, or thrills to watch man pitting himself against merciless elements, this book is a delight and a mine of information. Margaret Baker is unrivalled at collecting traditions of the past and showing the part they have played for generations of men in their daily lives. With brand new illustrations by Philip Harris.
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19,99 €

Memory


This key textbook, now in its fourth edition, provides students with the most comprehensive introduction to the study of human memory and its applications in the field. Written by three leading experts, it delivers an authoritative and accessible overview of key topic areas. Each chapter combines breadth of content coverage with a wealth of relevant practical examples, while the engaging writing style invites the reader to share the authors? fascination with the exploration of memory through their individual areas of expertise. Across the text, the scientific theory is connected to a range of real-world questions and everyday human experiences.This new edition:? Has been fully revised and updated to address the latest research, theories, and applications, including a new second chapter that acts as a one-stop overview of the full range of neuroscience methods for studying memory.? Includes new or expanded coverage of collective memory, spatial memory, explicit and implicit memory, episodic and autobiographical memory, and the functional role of memory in more complex tasks. It also features a greater emphasis on memory in the real world, practical applications, and the impact of memory research on everyday life. ? Has been updated for more inclusive language and representation of people and research across race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender identity, and neurodiversity.This edition of Memory is an essential resource for those embarking on their studies in this important field, or with an interest in the topic.
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74,49 €

Miesta nedourčenosti


Monografia Jany Juhásovej Miesta nedourčenosti prináša súbor literárnokritických a literárnovedných statí o súčasnej slovenskej a svetovej poézii, ktorá vznikla alebo bola vydaná za posledných dvanástich rokov. Autorka sa v štúdiách a recenziách ocitá v pozícii prvolezca, pred ktorým sa otvára často neznáme literárne teritórium s početnými „miestami nedourčenosti“. Tie vypĺňa a dotvára sústredeným čítaním a analýzou založenou na poznaní literárnych, filozofických, teologických či iných kontextov, ako aj na empatii a so zmyslom pre zvláštnu spravodlivosť umenia. Dlhoročná syntéza tejto mienkotvornej kritičky a literárnej vedkyne vytvára knihou dôležitý referenčný bod, ktorý bude nevyhnutnou súčasťou každého ďalšieho vedeckého bádania básnickej tvorby druhej dekády 21. storočia.
Na sklade 1Ks
15,00 €

Kontumační rozsudek


Publikace podrobně zkoumá rozsudek pro zmeškání jako klasický institut civilního sporného řízení. Autor postupně rozebírá podmínky jeho vydání, právní důsledky i možnosti obrany proti němu, přičemž propojuje historický vývoj, srovnání se zahraničními právními úpravami a kritickou analýzu současné procesní úpravy. V úvodních částech autor sleduje právně-historickou genezi tohoto zvláštního druhu rozsudku – od římského práva, přes rakouský civilní řád soudní z roku 1895, až po jeho zrušení v roce 1950, kdy byl považován za nežádoucí pro svůj tvrzený rozpor se zásadou materiální pravdy, a pro právní řád tudíž nepřijatelný. Znovuzaveden byl až v roce 1993, ovšem ve velmi omezené podobě. Aktuálně platná úprava umožňuje jeho využití pouze v případě zmeškání žalovaného při prvním jednání, aniž by řešila zmeškání žalobce, či ostatní typické případy zmeškání, které řeší jinými procesními následky (ať už fikcí uznání žalobou uplatněného nároku, či zastavením řízení). Autor na základě srovnání se zahraničními právními systémy ukazuje, že rozsudek pro zmeškání by mohl mít širší dopad a nabízí konkrétní možné změny české právní úpravy. Publikace přináší teoreticky fundovanou, ale zároveň prakticky zaměřenou analýzu rozsudku pro zmeškání, která je určena nejen odborníkům na civilní právo procesní, ale i širší právnické veřejnosti. Díky propojení historických souvislostí, kritické analýzy současné aplikační praxe a úvah o budoucím vývoji představuje publikace významný příspěvek k diskusi o efektivitě civilního soudního řízení.
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24,09 €

The Jew Who Would Be King


"Brings the nineteenth century to life, with its attendant disease, violence, and colonial machinations.”—Jewish Book Council “In Rovner's deeply researched biography, the adventurer's swashbuckling memoirs are. . . . a crowbar of sorts, used to pry open a window onto an era of possibility, prejudice and burgeoning colonial avarice.”—NPRThis vivid reconstruction of one man’s life reveals the harsh realities and moral ambiguities of colonial power.  The Jew Who Would Be King tells the story of Nathaniel Isaacs—a nineteenth-century British Jew who helped establish the Zulu kingdom only to become a ruthless warlord and slaveholder. Isaacs’ thrilling journey begins with his shipwreck on the shores of Zululand and proceeds to ports across West Africa, including Freetown, Sierra Leone. There, tasked by the colonial governor to end the local slave trade, Isaacs brokered deals that reinforced his own power.   Adam Rovner's meticulous archival research in England, Sierra Leone, South Africa, and St. Helena, coupled with his own travels to the remnants of Isaacs’ island stronghold in Guinea, brings this complex figure to life. Through Isaacs’ story, Rovner exposes the entangled forces of Jewish emancipation and antisemitism, slavery and abolition, the stark dichotomies of civilization and “savagery,” and the creation of whiteness versus Blackness.
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36,99 €

A Medieval Book of Beasts


Text, translation, and critical study of one of the most important medieval bestiaries. The bestiary - a book of animals, both real and mythical - is one of the most interesting and appealing medieval artefacts. The "Second-family" bestiary is the most important and frequently produced version (some 49 known manuscripts exist). Of English origin and predominantly English production, it boasts a spiritual text "modernized" to meet the needs of its time, and features exceptional illustrations. This study addresses the work's purpose and audience, challenging previous assumptions with direct evidence in the manuscripts themselves, linking their use to teachers at the elementary-school level, and exploring the art, the text, and the cultural context for the bestiary. It includes a critical edition and new English translation, and a catalogue raisonné of the manuscripts. Fully illustrated.
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45,49 €

The Lacanian Subject


A lucid guide through the labyrinth of Lacanian theoryThis book provides an illuminating account of the theory of subjectivity found in the work of Jacques Lacan. Guiding readers through many facets of Lacanian theory, Bruce Fink unpacks such central notions as the Other, object a, the unconscious as structured like a language, alienation and separation, the paternal metaphor, jouissance, and sexual difference. He demonstrates that, against the tide of post-structuralist thinkers who proclaim “the death of the subject,” Lacan explores what it means to come into being as a subject in its ethical and ontological dimensions. Presenting Lacan’s thought in the context of his clinical preoccupations, The Lacanian Subject offers one of the most balanced, sophisticated, and penetrating views of Lacanian psychoanalysis available.
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29,49 €

The Politics of Public Opinion in the Novels of Anthony Trollope


Although “public opinion” has always existed, it becomes an acknowledged political subject in both the Oxford English Dictionary (1864) and the Barsetshire Chronicle and Parliamentary Novels of Anthony Trollope contemporaneously with 1) the penetration of the press into local issues and 2) the entire question of which “publics” were to be represented. Public opinion hence is a composite of parliamentary law-making as well as a kind of appellate division for society’s social (and judicial judgments), providing an alternative narrative. It differs from gossip in the nineteenth-century novel insofar as it contains no instruction manual (“don’t tell anyone, who told you but...”), but can be manipulated by a variety of new informational platforms to not merely impact, but constitute decision-making. Detached from any unitary authority and often anonymously narrated, public opinion, like the orphan-figure of nineteenth-century literature, is a discourse discontinuous from history, tradition, class alignments, and foundational origins to become a “law unto itself.”
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33,49 €

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Kategória Odborná a populárno-náučná literatúra zahŕňa knihy a texty, ktoré poskytujú informácie a odborné znalosti v rôznych odboroch. Táto kategória sa líši od beletristickej literatúry a zameriava sa na vedomostný prínos.

Odborná literatúra obsahuje podrobné informácie, teórie a výskum v rôznych oblastiach ako veda, medicína, technológia, právo, ekonomika a psychológia. Populárno-náučná literatúra je prístupnejšia verejnosti a zaujímavo prezentuje tématické úseky, históriu, biografie a vedecké objavy.

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K najznámejším autorom odbornej literatúry patria Stephen Hawking, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Daniel Kahneman či zo slovenských autorov Roman Králik, či Vojtech Zamarovský.