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The Romans


The definitive history of Rome and its citizens. Rome is often remembered for its spectacular collapse. Yet for more than two thousand years - through civil wars, plagues, invasions and religious upheaval - the Roman state survived, adapted and reinvented itself. From a muddy settlement on the banks of the Tiber to the glittering court of Constantinople, this is the sweeping, untold story of a civilisation that refused to fall. The Romans tells the first truly complete history of Rome in all its epic scale: the Punic Wars, the fall of the republic to the rise of Christianity, Alaric's sack of Rome, the emergence of Islam and the Crusades that would ultimately bring the empire to an end. It is also the story of diverse men and women who shaped the empire: African emperors, Byzantine intellectuals, and ordinary citizens whose loyalty together made it the most resilient state the world has ever seen.
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How To Try Again


The personal development book for people who don't have time for personal development. Some people wake up at 4 a.m., run 15 miles barefoot and have an ice bath. This book is for the rest of us. Let's start with the good news: despite what your brain might tell you, you are not a failure. You are a human who has failed at something. Life is messy, unexpected and can surprise us at the worst possible time. In How to Try Again, Steve Kamb gives you permission to be imperfect and ditch the 'tough love' (which doesn't work) and still get things done. Drawing from his seventeen years of experience helping busy people transform their lives at Nerd Fitness, Kamb seamlessly blends philosophy, psychology, real-life stories and hilarious insights from pop culture to help you confidently navigate life's chaos. In this practical and humorous guide, you'll learn how to: Embrace failure as the first step, not the last. Escape the 'Doom Loop' and finally break free. Strategically tread water when overwhelmed. Pick the right 'thing' to try next and follow through. This book isn't for the superhuman few; it's for anyone who has struggled with consistency and has felt like they're never going to be able to change. The overworked parents, burned-out employees and frustrated people who can't seem to make progress. It's time to stop feeling less than and start making changes that stick - without the guilt.
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Filozofie důkazního práva


Lze pravděpodobnost skutkového stavu matematicky vyjádřit? Jaké jsou principy skutkové argumentace a zdůvodňování důkazů? A jakou roli v tom hraje právo na spravedlivý proces? Monografie je volným pokračováním autorova knižního debutu Hledání pravdy v civilním procesu (Wolters Kluwer, 2020). Tentokrát se soustředí na otázku, co je správné důkazní právo. Na právněfilozofická pojednání navazují kapitoly o skutkové argumentaci, principech odůvodňování skutkových zjištění a o ústavněprávním rozměru dokazování. Autor s podporou bohaté zahraniční literatury ukazuje, že dokazování lze primárně vnímat jako epistemologický fenomén, který zákon až sekundárně reflektuje. Výsledkem je nová teorie správnosti důkazu, která originálně začleňuje teorie pravděpodobnosti do zjišťování skutkového stavu. „Kniha Viktora Gazdy je hodnotnou, přínosnou publikací. Je apelem na nutnost vybudování hlubších filozoficko-teoretických základů důkazního práva. Zároveň je napsána čtivým, poutavým stylem. Představuje odborný přínos v oborech obecné teorie práva i práva procesního a má všechny předpoklady stát se rovněž zajímavým titulem pro studenty právnických fakult i pro kolegy z právní praxe, zajímající se o teoretické otázky oboru.“
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39,99 €

Dítě s chováním náročným na péči


Odbornice v oblasti rodičovství a neurověd Robyn Gobbel říká, že ať je chování dítěte sebevíce matoucí a nepředvídatelné, je vždy možné ho vysvětlit a usměrnit. Je jen třeba zamyslet se nad tím, co se stalo před tím, a pochopit, co se v dítěti děje. Využívá aktuálních poznatků z oblasti neurověd a snaží se rodiče i pedagogy dětí s nepředvídatelným a matoucím chováním dovést k pochopení toho, co se jim dítě snaží sdělit. Autorka průběžně apeluje na nutnost zachování bezpečí pro všechny, tedy pro dítě i jeho okolí. Nepředvídatelné, matoucí a nesrozumitelné chování bývá často nebezpečné, děti poškozují sebe samé, vrhají se do riskantních situací, což se mnohde stáje ještě řeší medikací a omezujícími prostředky. Do jaké míry je jisté omezení nutné? A co dělat pro to, abychom po něm museli sáhnout pouze v opravdu výjimečných situacích? Toto chování často provází děti s hlubší poruchou autistického spektra, s mentální retardací a někdy se týká i dětí s metabolickými vadami. A samozřejmě je problémem i u dětí s vývojovou poruchou chování. Ač se kniha zabývá závažným problémem, nepostrádá jistou míru nadsázky a nadhledu a vede k pozitivnímu vnímání dítěte, k tomu, aby jej rodiče a pedagogové viděli jako celého člověka a ne pouze jako soubor (náročných) symptomů.
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This is Fascism


Fascism is back. This time no swastikas, Nazi flags, or deadly bureaucracy, but MAGA hats, right-wing extremist memes, and a triumphant fist held high. For the first time in modern history, far right parties in some European countries have won a larger share of the votes than the Conservatives and the Social Democrats. Fascism hollows out democracies from within. It starts with language, not tanks. With democratic elections, not a coup. But how do fascists mobilise citizens? How has fascism become normalised in Europe again? And how do we stop it?
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15,99 €

What is Philosophy of Language?


Language is a major part of what makes us human. We effortlessly attach meaning to sounds and marks, in themselves meaningless, to convey to one another our beliefs, desires, intentions, and other states of mind. How is this amazing feat possibl? laudine Verheggen introduces readers to the fascinating study of language from a philosophical perspective. She sheds light on the nature of linguistic meaning by investigating two broad categories of questions: one concerns the relation between meaning and the extra-linguistic reality language users talk about, the other concerns the relation between meaning and facts about language users themselves. Verheggen explores the views of prominent philosophers and lays the foundations that help us to address questions in an array of other subdisciplines to which philosophy of language is relevant, from psychology to political theory. Throughout, she pays special attention to the many different ways in which words are used, asking whether language is fundamentally a social phenomenon and whether conventions are essential to it. Lively and accessible, built on a strong narrative structure, What is Philosophy of Language? is a key resource for any philosophy student or philosophically minded person with a passion for language.
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19,99 €

Feminism in Africa


Raising feminist concerns about the struggles of African women amid debates surrounding the socio-cultural, economic and political future of Africa remains an immense challenge. Fatou Sow, the renowned Senegalese feminist activist and academic, illustrates here her own journey through a continuously developing global discourse. Her fundamental aim is to demonstrate the emergence and development of women's and feminist studies in Africa, highlighting its achievements, failures and, most importantly, its complexity. She argues that it is crucial to examine the influence of the patriarchy in light of Africa's historical matriarchal systems, which form the basis of the continent's social structures. Feminist research must also evaluate how gender intersects with age, class, ethnicity, caste, race and religious disparities, among other inequalities prevalent on the continent. As an African feminist, rooted in her African context and cultures, Sow is compelled to analyze conflicting realities, transformations and contradictions, as well as the complex contributions that are specific to different times and places. African cultures are not just relics of struggles against a colonial West, a West defined by domination. These cultures are primarily memories and living spaces that are deconstructed and reinvented daily, at every moment, with each generation, marked by triumphs and defeats.
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The Wounded Church


Confronting racism, sexism, and clericalism in Catholic life and inviting real conversion and justiceIn The Wounded Church, theologian Annie Selak argues that the Catholic Church must confront its own injuries in order to credibly be the Church. Using a feminist framework, she develops a new ecclesiology around three wounds, racism, sexism, and clericalism, that actively harm the Body of Christ and distort its witness. Attentive to history, pastoral practice, and lived experience, Selak shows how each wound is both inflicted by the Church and borne within the Church. She offers the resurrected body of Jesus, scarred yet no longer bleeding, as a guiding metaphor for ecclesial renewal, a body that does not deny its wounds but is transformed through them. Drawing on Karl Rahner, she grounds hope in the reign of God while insisting on concrete institutional and spiritual conversion. Written for students and scholars, ministers and lay leaders, The Wounded Church uncovers overlooked histories tied to racism, sexism, and the clergy sexual abuse crisis, and proposes clear theological principles for reform. The result is a constructive, pastorally engaged vision that tells the truth about harm and imagines credible paths toward change, accountability, and justice.
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Saving African Nature


During the colonization of Africa, European colonists set about creating game reserves in Africa, convinced that they would find in Africa a nature that no longer existed in Europe. After independence, and with the help of UNESCO and the WWF, African leaders continued to 'protect' the same nature, a nature that the whole world wanted to be pristine, wild and without humans – a timeless Garden of Eden. The consequences of this story are well known: millions of Africans were expelled from the land on which they had lived for generations. But how did this happen? Who organized this continuity between the colonial era and the era of independence? Guillaume Blanc answers these questions by immersing himself at the heart of a strange global ecological mission, launched in 1961: the 'African Special Project'. He tells the story of this project by bringing to life four worlds: the world of gentleman experts who saw Africa as the world's last natural refuge; the world of East African colonists who were retraining as international experts; the world of African leaders who sought to control their peoples while satisfying the demands of their Western partners; and finally, the world of local farmers and their families living on the land who were forced to adapt or abandon their homes. These men do not speak of the same nature, but step by step, their worlds draw closer together until they meet – and this is where violence erupts. This impressive book lays bare the violence inherent in the creation of African game reserves and national parks and documents a hidden dimension of colonialism and its legacies.
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Unsingle


Stop waiting for luck and start building a skill. From the "scientific Carrie Bradshaw" and founder of Renew Breakup Bootcamp comes a revolutionary, psychology-based roadmap to ending dating frustration and finding a partnership that actually sticks. If you feel like you’re stuck in a loop of "Groundhog Day" dates, stalled situationships, or "spark" that leads nowhere, you don’t need more apps—you need a better system. Relationship expert Amy Chan has helped thousands of singles transform their love lives by identifying one hard truth: Most people aren't failing at love because of their personality; they're failing because they're stuck in outdated patterns. In Unsingle, Chan introduces the Dating Funnel framework—a step-by-step strategy that pinpoints exactly where you are getting stuck and how to fix it. Blending neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and her signature "Chief Heart Hacker" wit, Chan provides the tools to move from casual chemistry to committed compatibility. Inside, you’ll discover:The Dating Funnel: A practical system to filter for quality matches and go from "situationship" to serious partnership. Chemistry vs. Compatibility: Why "instant sparks" are often red flags and how to look for the traits that actually predict a healthy, lasting future. Pattern Interruption: How to identify the subconscious attachment styles and emotional blocks that keep you dating the same (wrong) person. The "Character Game": Why dating is a personality game, but maintaining a relationship is a character game—and how to master both. Whether you are healing from a past breakup or ready to navigate the modern dating world with fresh eyes, Unsingle is your wake-up call. It’s time to stop settling for romantic chaos and start building the love you truly deserve. "Amy Chan gets it. She cuts through the nonsense and gives you the real talk about love.If you want to stop dating like you're stuck in Groundhog Day, read this book." —John Kim, LMFT, author of The Angry Therapist
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27,99 €

Speed


Prepare to view the world through a new lens - SPEED - a groundbreaking exploration that challenges your perceptions of life's driving force, from the internationally bestselling author 'There is perhaps no other academic who paints pictures with numbers like Smil' Guardian In a world that feels like it's moving faster than ever, Smil examines how our relentless pursuit of speed - in areas such as production, travel and communication - shapes not only our technological landscape but also our social and environmental realities. And through engaging anecdotes and striking statistics, Smil challenges the assumption that faster is always better. He invites readers to reconsider the implications of our collective obsession with speed, and its intricate relationship with nature and innovation. For example, he highlights the surprising fact that erosion can actually accelerate mountain growth, and he points out that the rapid adoption of mobile phones - achieving 90 per cent penetration in just nineteen years - reflects historical patterns of technological adoption, suggesting that our world may not be moving significantly faster than in the past. Whether exploring the tiny mites that can traverse 300 times their body length in a second or the societal impacts of high-frequency trading, Speed invites readers to engage in a more balanced conversation about the role of speed in our lives, in an age defined by haste.
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The Challenge of the Future


In an era of instability, how do we build a better futur? e live in a time of unprecedented technological change and uncertainty, from AI to transhumanism. Humankind is faced with the question of what the future will be like and – more burningly – should be like. We confront increasing dangers from geopolitical instability, war and the climate crisis that threaten to render these developments either irrelevant or deadly. The answer can’t just be to call a halt. A. C. Grayling asks the question no one else is asking. What do we wish to keep from yesterday that will help us decide today what we want and don't want tomorrow. How we might navigate the complexities to build a fairer, more equal, sustainable future.
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Churchill and the Crown


The story of Winston Churchill's long relationship with the Crown—from radical liberal under Edward VII to his last premiership as an old man under the young Queen Elizabeth II. Winston Churchill was born in a palace and was given a funeral worthy of a king. His family had enjoyed an intimate association with the British monarchy stretching back centuries. As King Edward VIII said of him, 'I have never met anyone of royal blood who exemplified in such high degree the ideal of the 'good king.' Churchill and the Crown tells the story of Churchill's relationship with the various kings and queens he served during his long political career, from young journalist under Edward VII, through his dramatic fall from grace in the First World War under George V, the frustrations of appeasement during the interwar period and his relationship with Edward VIII during the abdication crisis of 1936, culminating in his Finest Hour in the Second World War under George VI and the coda of Churchill's public service to his final monarch: Queen Elizabeth II. Ted Powell analyses Churchill's writings on monarchy and his role in preserving and establishing monarchies outside Britain. At the core of the book is a series of studies of Churchill's relationships with the monarchs he served. These studies offer a two-way perspective, examining both Churchill's view of individual monarchs and their attitudes towards him. They shed light not only on Churchill's career but also on the changing role of the monarchy in 20th century Britain.
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26,99 €

The Sanctuaries and Cults of Demeter in Asia Minor and the Islands off Its Western Coast


At least twenty-two sanctuaries of Demeter and Kore in Asia Minor and the islands off the western coast are attested by archaeological evidence. More than 272 epigraphic sources, nearly all of which are translated and discussed in this study, further document the cults of both goddesses in these regions. This monograph is the first study to draw on such a substantial body of material in order to demonstrate the cultic connections between cities in the Greek East and other parts of the Greek world. The archaeological and written sources provide insight into both regional and Pan-Hellenic features of the sanctuaries of Demeter and Kore, including their architectural layouts, the iconography of votive offerings, festivals, rituals, and the development of these practices over time. In assessing these regional and Pan-Hellenic characteristics, the analysis draws on the full range of archaeological and written evidence from across the Greek world. The available evidence indicates that the cults and sanctuaries of Demeter and Kore in the Greek East largely retained Greek characteristics; however, in certain regions, such as Caria, their cults were partially shaped by indigenous religious traditions. Despite Greek and later Roman hegemony, the cult of Demeter in other parts of Asia Minor, beyond western Asia Minor, was unable to supplant the cult of Cybele and other local chthonic fertility deities.
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101,99 €

No Name Bastard


Our most vivid memories can be our greatest teachers. There are moments that fade from our thoughts just as quickly as they occurred, and there are others that stay with us forever. These lasting memories are woven into the fabric of our being, etched into our DNA, and rooted so firmly in our minds that we can still sense every detail. Those experiences are where our characters and defining qualities are built and earned. However, if those experiences are challenging, it’s easy to get stuck in the struggle and become a victim to your past. Our histories are important, but the futures we create from them are immensely more crucial. So, how do we learn enough from our pasts to keep moving forward? How do we reflect on our lives in way that’s constructive, rather than restrainin? n her debut book, No Name Bastard, Tori DaCosta helps you to do just that. She vividly recounts a collection of her most unforgettable moments and the lessons she learned from them. DaCosta calls you to learn not just from her life, but from your own as well. The result is a vulnerable and inspiring text that will teach how to embrace life’s challenges and use them to become the best version of yourself.
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29,99 €

The Paranoid Style in American Politics


The classic and very funny account of the dark side of American politics 'Calm, clear, dispassionate and devastating - and a joy to read' Harper's 'Brilliant and influential … his evisceration of populism has found a new generation of readers' Guardian 'American political life … has served again and again as an arena for uncommonly angry minds' How can a country be captured by rumours, surreal conspiracy theories and the most brazen of conmen? The historian Richard Hofstadter asked these questions in the 1960s, amid fears of rising extremism in America. Yet his dazzling dissection of the paranoid worldview - a brew of overheated exaggeration, suspicion and perceived victimhood that can derail entire nations - is a lesson for the ages in the seductive politics of the irrational. In an era where we ourselves feel assailed by endless paranoid public statements it is comforting to read Hofstadter's incisive refusal to see these as something new. In his discussion of famous and obscure untruths, some of which have profoundly impacted American domestic and foreign policy, he provides the antidote for the present day. 'The Paranoid Style in American Politics' was first published as an essay in Harper's Magazine in late 1964 and has been argued over ever since.
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18,99 €

Freedom Round the Globe


A fresh and surprising history that reckons with a defining global moment on its 250th anniversary: The American Revolution. In this authoritative revisionist history, prize-winning historian Sarah M. S. Pearsall restores the shock, drama and world-altering flux of 1776, revealing how the fires of change that sparked the American Revolution were igniting all around the world. From St. Kitts to Kolkata, Ghana to Guangzhou, all kinds of people, not just the men declaring independence in Philadelphia, asserted their rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. As we approach the 250th anniversary of the Revolution, Freedom Round the Globe tells a story the world needs to hear, of the fraught origins of a nation that by turns perplexes, fascinates and horrifies us. It is a story of global transformation and revolutionary fervour, of triumph as well as tragedy, and of the insurgents, lovers, and dreamers who dared to imagine better societies.
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Through the Lens of Anthroposophy


What relevance do anthroposophy and the teachings of Rudolf Steiner have for the world today? Spiritual thinker Wolfgang Müller was initially sceptical that anthroposophy had any contemporary value. It wasn't until many years after his first encounter with the challenging and sometimes controversial worldview that a closer study of Steiner's writings prompted him to make a radical reappraisal. In this thought-provoking book, Müller explains how anthroposophy, far from being out of touch with the modern world, has important contributions to make towards our understanding of contemporary life. He shows, for example, how anthroposophy builds on the insights of natural science to explore the inner life of human beings, and how its progressive view of human spiritual development can help us better understand the world's religions. He looks at anthroposophy's approach to medicine, which takes into account both the physical and spiritual aspects of human beings, and goes on to consider Steiner's social and political ideas, which seek to bring our public spheres of culture, politics and economics into greater balance. Finally, Müller explores accusations of racism that have been made against Steiner in recent years and shows how they are fundamentally at odds with Steiner's view of a truly universal humanity. This book offers a balanced and well-researched contemporary perspective on anthroposophy from a former sceptic and will be of value to anyone looking for alternative ways of understanding our world.
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Find Your Glow, Feed Your Soul


A heartfelt and inspiring A–Z journey through self-care, purpose, and inner peace. Find Your Glow, Feed Your Soul is the perfect gift for a loved one who needs a boost (yourself included). From the letter a for acceptance to the letter z for zeroing in on what you want, this uplifting guide is a powerful tool for transformation—you’ll learn how to incorporate happiness and gratitude into your daily routine while also spending time discovering a more spiritual you. Through short, soulful chapters and reflective exercises, Find Your Glow, Feed Your Soul will gently teach you how to practice mindfulness and break free from fear and self-doubt. This beautifully designed book is packed with tips to cultivate your purpose, including: Actionable self-care advice Guided meditations Empowering reflection questions And more! Throughout the book the "Cultivate" sidebars in every chapter give practical and thoughtful advice on how to live the wellness themes of the book every day. And after every two chapters “Dive Deeper” sections offer supplemental information and journal prompts to help readers explore these topics further. Perfect for practitioners of spirituality and wellness or anyone in need of an inspirational boost, Find Your Glow, Feed Your Soul will teach you how to step into your full, radiant potential.
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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.