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Weimar


From bestselling historian Katja Hoyer comes a gripping story of life during the rise and reign of Hitler through the eyes of the people of Weimar *One of the most anticipated books of 2026 according to the Sunday Times, Financial Times and The Telegraph* Weimar looms large in German history: a crucible of democracy and dictatorship. This ancient town nestled in the heart of the country was home to some of Europe's greatest thinkers, Goethe and Schiller, Liszt and Nietzsche among them. It gave its name to the ambitious Weimar Republic crafted in the aftermath of the First World War. But it was also where fascism took hold. Where Bauhaus architects first experimented with new ways of living, Buchenwald was dug out of a beech forest. Weimar shows us a town and its people on the edge of catastrophe. Drawing on a wealth of new archival research, acclaimed historian Katja Hoyer takes us from 1919 to 1939 as she tells the stories of the men and women who lived through the new republic and Hitler's regime. We encounter a vividly drawn cast of characters, from bookbinder Carl Weirich and hotel owners Rosa and Arthur Schmidt, to Friedrich Nietzsche's sister Elisabeth. Here are fascists and socialists, artists and workers, politicians and citizens, who, as the events of history swept them up, became witnesses, perpetrators, victims and bystanders. An unforgettable picture of lives and choices in extraordinary circumstances, Weimar takes us deep into the heart of the storm - to the town that dreamt of a better world, and woke up to tyranny.
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39,99 €

The New Tech Titans of China


Featuring detailed profiles of the Chinese tech companies making waves, the tech sectors that matter most in China's grab for super power status, and predictions for China's tech dominance in just 10 years. The rise of China's tech companies and intense competition from the sector is just beginning. This will present an ongoing management and strategy challenge for companies for many years to come. Tech Titans of China is the go-to-guide for companies (and those interested in competition from China) seeking to understand China's grand tech ambitions, who the players are and what their strategy is. Fannin, a leading expert on the Chinese tech sector, is an internationally-recognized journalist, author and speaker. Through her company, Silicon Dragon, Fannin hosts 12 live events annually for business leaders, venture capitalists, start-up founders, and others impacted by or interested in the Chinese tech industry.
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24,99 €

The Book of Birds


A great thinning of the skies is underway. Around 50% of bird species are in decline worldwide. Our dawns and springs are quieter each year than the last. An almost unimaginable abundance has been lost. It does not have to be this way –– but we will not save what we do not love. The Book of Birds is a compendium of forty-nine bird species, from Avocet to Yellowhammer, all of which are declining or endangered in Britain. Inspired by the classic bird-books with which the authors grew up, this is a field guide with a difference. It asks not ‘What is that bird?’, but ‘Who is that bird?’ It shows its readers how to identify birds, but also how to identify with them. With lyrical precision and playfulness, Robert Macfarlane evokes each bird’s habits and habitats –– their patterns of flight and of song, how they hunt and gather, how they nest and raise their young, the stories and myths which attend them, the threats which shadow them, and how their wild lives intersect with our own. And on every page we encounter Jackie Morris’s exhilarating artwork, painted in watercolour and gold and animated by an extraordinary attention to detail and sense of life. Set among this dazzling flock of species are seven sections celebrating the 'Seven Wonders' that together make up the everyday miracle of 'Bird': Nest, Egg, Beak, Song, Feather, Flight and Migration. Seven years in the making, The Book of Birds is a love letter to the splendours and mysteries of birdlife, and a clarion call to halt the loss of birds from land, sea and sky. From Dipper to Dunnock and Kestrel to Kingfisher, from mountain to ocean and city to river, Jackie Morris and Robert Macfarlane conjure the unique spirit and lifeway of each species. This is a book to be treasured by bird-lovers of all ages, and a future classic work of reference.
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46,99 €

Master of Lies


'Brilliant . . . A great book' Rod Liddle'Utterly shocking. Blunt wasn't just an arch-traitor. He was a callous mass-murderer. A war criminal no less. And it's hard to say which is the greater sucker punch - Blunt's dark treachery, or the British establishment's cover up of his crimes. It is high time the truth was revealed. Blofeld's book does just that. Bravo' Damien Lewis'Epic . . . Blofeld analyses the horrifying consequences of Blunt's spy work for the Soviets and takes aim at the moral failings and cover-ups of the British establishment' Independent 'This is intelligence history as it should be written: rigorous, unsettling and startlingly readable. The narrative has the pace of a thriller yet the facts, however extraordinary, are allowed to speak for themselves. One can but gasp at Blunt's audacity, then laugh - incredulously - at the sheer Britishness of it all' The Rt Hon Lord Young of Old Windsor, GCB, GCVO, formerly Private Secretary to Queen Elizabeth II'Flawlessly researched and illuminating . . . reveals Anthony Blunt as an unbounded monster of treachery masquerading as the Establishment's pet intellectual' Nicky Haslam'In life, Anthony Blunt was the Cambridge spy who "got away with it". Forty years after his death, this riveting book exposes the extent of his betrayals, of his country and his friends. A gripping narrative and a must read' Dr Michael Reynolds, he founded and led the Counter-Terrorism section in Mi6, was an Assistant Director of Mi5 before co-founding Hakluyt, a global leader in commercial intelligence and advisory servicesIn a brilliant feat of literary detective work Master of Lies tells the extraordinary untold story of Anthony Blunt's life as a spy. Based on extensive research into newly released files he is revealed as not simply "the fourth man", but the most dangerous spy of the twentieth century. During the war, as the fate of the world hung in the balance, Blunt's intelligence was being fed straight on to the desks of Hitler, Stalin and Churchill. His hand was secretly guiding our collective fate and his treason led to the deaths of tens of thousands. He casts a shadow which looms large to this day. The official narrative is that Blunt was the least of the Cambridge spies - and yet he was the one who got away with it. While the rest drank themselves to death in dingy Moscow flats, Blunt revelled in his brilliant career as an art historian, Surveyor of the Queen's pictures and Knight of the Realm. He was protected not just by his many friendships with the great and the good, but by the brilliance with which he played the game - his was a secret too big to be told. Master of Lies reads like the best spy fiction but it solves one of the great espionage mysteries of our times.
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33,49 €

What's in a Doughnut Hole?


Does a doughnut hole exist? What makes a sandwich a sandwich? Can the baker, who only bakes for those who don't bake for themselves, bake for hersel? sing food to explore classic philosophical puzzles and paradoxes about how we know things, abstract ideas about our world, language and about how we define the truth, this book will get your brain whirring and your stomach grumbling. Suki Finn, a Philosophy Lecturer at Royal Holloway, University of London, serves up plenty of philosophical food for thought - enough to whet the appetite of the novice and to satisfy philosophers hungry for a different take on familiar themes. What's in a Doughnut Hole? gives us new ways to think about the world and to understand our place in it.
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22,99 €

Moneymania


The anonymous author of TAXTOPIA takes us behind the scenes as he embarks on another part of his career, this time recruited as an economist into an industry that believes the world of money can be predicted with almost scientific accuracy. Instead, he discovers that economics has long been driven by vested interests, reckless predictions and a staggering lack of common sense. In MONEYMANIA we find out why mortgages cost more because of a casual remark made in New Zealand in the '80s, and ask whether the Age of Austerity was due to a simple spreadsheet error. We also learn that if America behaved more like Iceland, they would have put 32,000 bankers in prison. The Rebel Accountant strips away the complexities of economics, showing us how the profession is responsible for some of the greatest mistakes of all time - and leaves us wondering how they got away with it. This is MONEYMANIA.
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24,99 €

The Definitive Book of Body Language


This international bestseller explains everything you need to know about body language: how to read it, and how to use it to your advantage. What people say is often very different to what they think or feel. Now, with THE DEFINITIVE BOOK OF BODY LANGUAGE, you can learn to read others people's thoughts by their gestures. It sounds implausible, but body language is easy to pick up and fun to use. Find out:How to tell if someone is lyingHow to make yourself likeableHow to get co-operation from other peopleHow to interview and negotiate successfullyHow to choose a partnerLearn the secrets of body language with Allan and Barbara Pease, bestselling authors of WHY MEN DON'T LISTEN AND WOMEN CAN'T READ MAPS.
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19,99 €

Drogové delikty v slovenskom a európskom práve


Monografia pútavo spracováva drogové delikty v právnom poriadku Slovenskej republiky a porovnáva ich s právnou úpravou iných členských štátov Európskej únie. Autor zohľadňuje historické aspekty, popisuje postupný vývoj slovenskej právnej úpravy a dostáva sa až k aktuálnej protidrogovej politike, pričom upozorňuje na problémy aplikačnej praxe. Súčasťou publikácie je aj prehľad medzinárodných dohovorov, predstavenie prístupu iných členských štátov Európskej únie k drogovej trestnej činnosti a tiež inšpiratívny legislatívny návrh týkajúci sa úpravy drogových trestných činov v Slovenskej republike vytvorený samotným autorom. Monografia je určená predovšetkým odbornej verejnosti, ale aktuálnosť témy zaujme aj širší okruh čitateľov.
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19,99 €

Churchills Killing House


In the summer of 1940, Britain was under siege. Poland, Belgium, Holland, Norway and France had already fallen, and the British army had been routed on the continent, leading to the chaotic evacuation at Dunkirk. In the rubble of the Allie's crumbled defence, Inverailort House was established as a new symbol of defiance. Signed off by Churchill himself, this austere building became an academy for the brightest and best of all Allied volunteers, where they were transformed from ordinary foot soldiers into a new breed of warrior - the commando. The list of instructors, advisors, and trainees that passed through the house included some of the greatest fighting men of World War II: Lord Lovat, "Mad Mike" Calvert, Freddy Spencer Chapman, Tommy Macpherson, Fairbairn and Sykes, and both David and Bill Stirling, who would go on to form the SAS.
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33,99 €

Cesta z traumatu


Komplexní posttraumatická stresová porucha není projev slabosti, ale přirozená reakce těla a mysli na dlouhodobé nebo opakované trauma – často už z dětství. Tato přehledná a laskavě vedená kniha nabízí praktický návod, jak s následky traumatu pracovat a postupně se uzdravovat. Autorka vychází ze své dlouholeté terapeutické praxe a vytváří jednoduchý, ale účinný plán péče o sebe. Najdete v něm srozumitelná vysvětlení, otázky k zamyšlení i nenáročná cvičení, která můžete začít používat hned. Kniha vás povede k bezpečnému prozkoumávání vlastních emocí prostřednictvím sebereflexe a psaní, takže nové poznatky nebudete jen číst – skutečně je začleníte do života. Podpořte svou odolnost a udělejte krok k uzdravení, ať jste na své cestě právě kdekoli. Vhodné i jako podpůrný nástroj v terapii.
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15,49 €

Blueprints


Many artists are unaware of the mathematics that bubble beneath their craft, while some consciously use it for inspiration. Our instincts might tell us that these two subjects are incompatible forces with nothing in common, but what if we’re wrong? Marcus du Sautoy, acclaimed mathematician and Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science at the University of Oxford, looks to art, music, design and literature to uncover the key mathematical structures that underpin both human creativity and the natural world. Blueprints takes us from the earliest stone circles to the modernist architecture of Le Corbusier, from Bach’s circular compositions to Radiohead’s disruptive soundscapes, and from Shakespeare’s hidden numerical clues to the Dada artists who embraced randomness. Instead of polar opposites we find a complementary relationship that spans a vast historical and geographic landscape. Whether we are searching for meaning in an abstract painting or deciphering poetry, there are blueprints everywhere: prime numbers, symmetry, fractals and the weirder worlds of Hamiltonian cycles and hyperbolic geometry. Nature similarly exploits these structures to achieve the wonders of our universe. In this innovative and delightfully bold exploration of creativity, Marcus explains how we make art, why a creative mindset is vital for discovering new mathematics and how a fundamental connection to the natural world intrinsically links these two subjects.
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17,99 €

Life on Earth


A new, beautifully illustrated edition of David Attenborough's groundbreaking Life on Earth. David Attenborough's unforgettable meeting with gorillas became an iconic moment for millions of television viewers. Life on Earth, the series and accompanying book, fundamentally changed the way we view and interact with the natural world setting a new benchmark of quality, influencing a generation of nature lovers. Told through an examination of animal and plant life, this is an astonishing celebration of the evolution of life on earth, with a cast of characters drawn from the whole range of organisms that have ever lived on this planet. Attenborough's perceptive, dynamic approach to the evolution of millions of species of living organisms takes the reader on an unforgettable journey of discovery from the very first spark of life to the blue and green wonder we know today. Now, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the book's first publication, David Attenborough has revisited Life on Earth, completely updating and adding to the original text, taking account of modern scientific discoveries from around the globe. He has chosen beautiful, completely new photography, helping to illustrate the book in a much greater way than was possible forty years ago. This special anniversary edition provides a fitting tribute to an enduring wildlife classic, destined to enthral the generation who saw it when first published and bring it alive for a whole new generation.
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19,99 €

Úpadok a zánik ľudskej ríše


Nikdy v dejinách nebolo ľudstvo početnejšie - no čoskoro ho začne ubúdať. Naša doba je jedinečná a zároveň zlomová: evolúcia sa môže vydať dvoma smermi. Skončí druh Homo sapiens ako dinosaury, alebo sa vzchopí a začne odznova? Henry Gee, autor Stručnej histórie života na Zemi, prináša odvážne, znepokojivé, ale aj vtipné rozprávanie o osude rodu Homo. Sleduje jeho cestu, od počiatkov v Afrike, cez obdobie rozmachu a rozmanitosti, až po trimuf Homo sapiens. Kam však smerujeme teraz? Hoci človek dosiahol nevídané úspechy, jeho príbeh možno začína ísť z kopca. Názov knihy odkazuje na slávne dielo Úpadok a zánik Rímskej ríše Edwarda Gibbona, ktorý už v 18. storočí hľadal príčiny konca impéria na jeho vrchole. Platí to aj pre nás?
Na sklade 2Ks
17,99 €

How To Beat Pain


This book will help you to both understand your pain and learn techniques so that you can live well with it. Written in a friendly, engaging (and jargon-free!) style, this self-help guide encourages interactive reading through tables, illustrations and worksheets. It also has some handy top tips on how to deal with any setbacks along the way. Case studies illustrate the use of the therapy and demonstrate how you can cope with persistent or chronic pain. The How to Beat series of books has emerged from recent, revolutionary healthcare service innovations which have made effective psychological treatments available to more people than ever before. The books are designed to allow those who experience common mental health problems to either help themselves to recover or get the best possible benefit out of their contact with health professionals. They contain easy to understand treatments drawn from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) which is recommended by the scientific evidence. They are written by authors with considerable experience in the field of CBT training, research and clinical practice.
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17,99 €

Downfall


Buckingham Palace’s greatest fear came true when the FBI arrested then Prince Andrew’s friend Jeffrey Epstein on charges of under-age sex trafficking. Downfall tells the story behind the key players and allegations in this unique, high-stakes royal drama. It provides a gripping and behind-the-scenes insight into the hidden privileges enjoyed by global power brokers, royalty and billionaires, which they defend tooth and nail with lawyers to keep quiet. This is more than the story of one man; it is a portrait of an institution in crisis, revealing how the monarchy as we know it is now deeply at risk.
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19,99 €

Peace Makers


'Well-researched and enthralling, Peter Ricketts brings the wartime Foreign Office to life.’ – Tim Bouverie'The gripping story of how the men and women of the Foreign Office secured Britain's victory in the Second World War and created a new international order.' – Professor Helen McCarthy“A gripping account of British diplomacy during the Second World War, filled with high drama and moments of tension. Ricketts vividly brings to the fore some of the most fascinating figures in the history of the Foreign Office.”Dr Helen FryDiscover the untold story of the British diplomats who shaped WWII – and the peace that followed – in this vivid exploration of a transformative moment in modern history. While military exploits and Churchill’s leadership dominate history books, Peace Makers reveals how the men and women of the Foreign Office forged alliances, supported resistance movements, managed refugee crises and laid the groundwork for the post-war international order. From the rooftops of Whitehall during the Blitz to embassies under siege across Europe and Asia, diplomats and their families demonstrated extraordinary resilience and ingenuity. They evacuated civilians, backed resistance networks, gathered intelligence and waged battles of persuasion. Some endured years apart from home; others, like staff in Tokyo, survived internment. Figures such as Archibald Clark Kerr in Moscow and Sir Alexander Cadogan in London steered critical alliances and helped shape the world to come. Peace Makers also explores how the war transformed the Foreign Office itself, sweeping away the barriers that had kept women out of top jobs. Through vivid portraits of pioneers like Freya Stark, Nancy Lambton and Elizabeth Wiskemann, you'll learn how women began to rise to senior diplomatic ranks. It also features the first published account from the only surviving member of the wartime Foreign Office, who shares her extraordinary story of travelling with Anthony Eden to the great wartime Summits. Peace Makers brings these stories together in a compelling narrative that blends fresh research with vivid storytelling. It offers a new lens on the war – one that highlights diplomacy as a frontline force and reveals how its legacy continues to shape our world. This is essential reading for anyone interested in history, international affairs or the human stories behind global change. ----------------------------------------------'A fascinating account of how the Foreign Office helped turned wartime victory into postwar peace.’ – Professor David Reynolds'Places the dedicated men and women in the British Foreign Office in the pantheon of WWIl heroes.’ – Rt Hon Andrew Mitchell'Who better than a former Permanent Secretary to take us on a riveting tour of the Foreign Office at war?’ – Professor Peter Hennessy'A fascinating account of the ingenuity and courage required of diplomats in wartime.' – Lord Hague
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29,49 €

Beyond the Label


From unpicking the science of ADHD to understanding how it manifests uniquely in girls, this is a practical guide for parents based on medical expertise and lived experience. Do you find yourself wondering, yet struggling to accept, that your daughter might have ADHD? Are you on a long waiting list for an assessment? Have they recently been diagnosed and you are wondering what to do next? Are you overwhelmed daily by challenges and wondering how to go on? You are not alone. This book is your guide, offering practical insights, compassionate support and a roadmap to help you and your child with ADHD. It combines what the science tells us with the unfiltered realities of navigating ADHD as a parent, providing readers with actionable tools and emotional support. Dr Olivia Kessel's medical background allows her to approach neurodiversity with empathy and evidence-based solutions. This book reflects her personal story and professional expertise, offering hope, clarity and empowerment for families on similar journeys and ensuring their children have the support they need to become confident, thriving adults.
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22,99 €

Pomalá produktivita


Neustále sme zahltení nemožne dlhým zoznamom úloh a nekonečných stretnutí. Namiesto toho, aby nás to posúvalo k lepším výkonom, generácia na pokraji vyhorenia sa musí rozhodnúť, či sa poddá kultúre zúfalého zhonu, alebo úplne odmietne svoje ambície. No sú to naozaj naše jediné možnosti? Dlho pred príchodom pípajúcich e-mailových schránok a preplnených harmonogramov tí najkreatívnejší a najvplyvnejší filozofi, vedci, umelci a spisovatelia v histórii zvládli umenie vytvárať hodnotné diela s výdržou. Vo svojej aktuálnej a provokatívnej knihe Cal Newport využíva ich múdrosť, aby radikálne transformoval naše moderné pracovné miesta. Na základe hlbokého výskumu návykov a myslenia rôznych slávnych mysliteľov – od Galilea a Isaaca Newtona po Jane Austenovú a Georgiu O'Keeffeovú – Newport stanovuje kľúčové princípy „pomalej produktivity“, udržateľnejšej alternatívy k bezcieľnej preťaženosti, ktorá charakterizuje našu súčasnosť. Kombináciou kultúrnej kritiky a systematického prístupu Newport dekonštruuje absurdnosti vlastné štandardným predstavám o produktivite a následne poskytuje plán, ako uniknúť preťaženiu a namiesto toho dosiahnuť nadčasovejší a humánnejší prístup k dosahovaniu zmysluplných výsledkov. Svet práce čaká nová revolúcia a pomalá produktivita je presne to, čo potrebujeme.
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15,19 € 19,99€

Anesteziologie, resuscitace a intenzivní medicína pro studenty a absolventy lékařských fakult


Publikace přináší soubor vypracovaných otázek ke zkoušce z předmětu Anesteziologie, resuscitace a intenzivní medicína (ARIM) a je jedinečným studijním materiálem určeným zejména studentům 2. lékařské fakulty Univerzity Karlovy. Oproti jiným dostupným zdrojům nabízí přehledné, srozumitelně zpracované a na praxi zaměřené shrnutí požadavků kladených na studenta u zkoušky. Hlavní výhodou publikace je její orientace na tzv. learning objectives, tedy konkrétní cíle učení – přesně to, co je skutečně třeba znát pro úspěšné zvládnutí zkoušky z ARIM. Tato skripta umožní čtenáři rychlou a efektivní přípravu na zkoušku, a to jak formou opakování, tak i samostatného studia. Struktura odpovědí odpovídá reálným otázkám pokládaným u zkoušek a zahrnuje klíčové pojmy, klinické souvislosti a praktické aspekty předmětu. Kniha slouží zároveň jako užitečný pomocník i v rámci klinické praxe. Cílovou skupinou jsou především studenti všeobecného lékařství, ale také posluchači navazujících magisterských a bakalářských programů v nelékařských zdravotnických oborech, jako je intenzivní péče či ošetřovatelství. Vzhledem ke své univerzálnosti může publikaci využít i širší okruh studentů lékařských fakult v České republice. Obsah pokrývá hlavní tematické okruhy oboru ARIM v rozsahu požadovaném pro pregraduální zkoušku, včetně urgentních stavů, přístupu k pacientovi na ARO a základů intenzivní péče. Skripta byla vypracována samotnými vyučujícími předmětu, kteří se aktivně podílejí na výuce, zkoušení studentů a mají rozsáhlou klinickou praxi v oboru.
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13,99 €

Rozšírte svoje vedomosti z nových oblastí ako ekonómia, manažment a marketing. Zaujímate sa o vesmír a jeho fungovanie, správanie živočíchov či históriu času? Správny smer do života a pozitívnu psychológiu prinesie motivačná literatúra. Knihy odborné - z oblasti práva, pedagogiky, sociológie či medicíny - ukrýva práve táto sekcia.

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.