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Colorblind


With this book, Amy Motlagh considers how racial thinking underpins cultural practices in Iran and the Iranian diaspora. Despite cultural traditions depicting black people and the documented presence of black Iranians, many have insisted that race is not an important aspect of Iranian culture, that "blackness" does not exist in Iran. Instead, it is the notion of being "Persian" that binds all Iranians together. But, as Motlagh argues, the word "Persian" masks a long racial history that depends on the specter of blackness to define what is truly Iranian.   Colorblind critically examines how these concepts express themselves in folklore, ethnography, literature, and films to show how understandings of race and slavery have moved from home country to host, and from host to home. In particular, ambivalence surrounding the concepts of "race" and "blackness" prevents Iranians from fully interrogating their own racial thinking, even while some diasporic Iranians position themselves as racially liminal and non-white. By closely examining these efforts, as well as the cultural and historical foundations they were built on, this book reveals how ideas about race and slavery in Iran have forged a specific conception of modern Iranian cultural identity.
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The Arab Bureau


A fascinating study of the British Empire’s Middle Eastern intelligence section during the First World War, drawing on government files and secret publications. In the midst of the First World War, an extra- ordinary intelligence unit operated from Cairo’s Savoy Hotel, combining the skills of archaeologists, academics and soldiers to revolutionise how Britain gathered information and shaped events in the Middle East. Overshadowed by Lawrence of Arabia, the Arab Bureau’s true significance has remained hidden in plain sight ever since. This fascinating study uncovers the Bureau’s remarkable story through newly discovered Arabic documents and previously overlooked archives. At its heart lies an astonishing find: Thawrat al-Arab, an ambitious Arabic-language book and the longest piece of British propaganda produced during the war. From the Arab Bulletin’s secret intelligence reports to sophisticated propaganda campaigns, the Bureau was decades ahead of its time. The team—including archaeologists fresh from desert digs and scholars fluent in local dialects— developed new methods of cultural intelligence that would influence future generations. Eamonn Gearon’s compelling narrative reveals how this unique organisation navigated the complexities of Arab politics, tribal rivalries and Ottoman intelligence, while developing techniques that resonate with today’s challenges in intelligence-gathering. Essential reading for anyone interested in intelligence history, the Middle East or how innovation occurs in wartime, this book transforms our understanding of a crucial moment in world history.
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Pod palbou hloubkařů – Dodatky


Dodatky ke knize Pod palbou hloubkařů (Academia 2019), místopisného přehledu takzvaných hloubkových útoků v českých zemích, obsahují nové případy zpracované primárně na základě záznamů v matrikách zemřelých (zejména z Plzeňského a Karlovarského kraje), původní případy doplněné o vzpomínky, o časy útoků a určení jednotek, revidované doprovodné tabulky a v neposlední řadě asi 340 fotografií a dalšího obrazového materiálu domácí i zahraniční provenience. Zvláštní pozornost si zaslouží záběry z kamer instalovaných v letadlech (fotokulometů) ve čtyřech dnech: 23. února, 1. dubna, 11. dubna a 16. dubna 1945 s jednoznačně identifikovanými místy.
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Germany and the Middle East


For over a century, the Middle East has weathered seemingly endless conflicts, ensnaring political players from around the world. And perhaps no nation has displayed a greater range of policies toward, and experiences in, the region than Germany, as this short and accessible volume demonstrates. Beginning with Kaiser Wilhelm’s intermittent support for Zionism, it follows the course of German-Mideast relations through two world wars and the rise of Adolf Hitler. As Steininger shows, the crimes of the Third Reich have inevitably shaped postwar German Mideast policy, with Germany emerging as one of Israel’s staunchest supporters while continuing to navigate the region’s complex international, religious, and energy politics.
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Healing Through Wonder


Val Walker's profound journey through trauma and spiritual exploration is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. This book beautifully captures the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of connection and awe. A must-read for anyone seeking healing and understanding. -- Shari Botwin, LCSW, author of Thriving After Trauma and Stolen ChildhoodsVal Walker's story of healing began in her darkest moment. Homeless, running from a violent partner, and battling suicidal depression, she found herself sitting by a river holding a bottle of pills in one hand and a bottle of red wine to wash them down in the other. Out of the twilight sky a majestic blue heron circled and landed just a few feet away. Something in the heron's piercing eyes caused her to stop swallowing the pills. In that moment, she realized that there was just too much beauty and magic in the world to give up. Thus began a decades long quest to understand how wondrous encounters can spark healing from trauma and grief. This inspiring guide shares healing stories sparked by wondrous experiences and unpacks the neuroscience that explains how wonder helps our brains and bodies heal.
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Emperor of Rome


When Theoderic the Great entered the city of Rome in 500, as an Ostrogothic king, the citizens in Rome could have been forgiven for thinking an Emperor had returned. Everything he did, from his journey, to his arrival, and actions in the city itself, were in imitation of Roman expressions of imperial power. The role of the Emperor, however, remains complex and multifaceted, and the very powers Theoderic was seeking to emulate had complex histories of their own. It was only when Augustus, Rome’s first Emperor, died in 14 AD that Rome at last admitted the truth that a Princeps now ruled, where the Senate had once held power.Anthony Smart provides a new study of the Roman Emperor, from Augustus through the late fifth century AD, with interwoven studies on later medieval imperial rulers. The book is divided into three. The first section looks at sources (e.g. coins, speeches, histories). The second looks at themes (such as war, peace, religious unity and emotional control). The final section looks at specific examples of imperial power, and how these figures altered or modified the very nature of imperial rule. Throughout the book the author returns to the following questions: what did it mean to be an Emperor in this world? How did they govern? Were they proactive, or reactive? Is it right to say that an Emperor is what an Emperor does, or is the reality rather more complex than that? And crucially, who creates the image of the Emperor? The court, the senate, or the people of Rome?
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A-Z of Colchester


Colchester is popularly the oldest recorded city in England, dating from before the Roman invasion. Under the Romans, Camulodunum, as it was known, was a major city. Later, Saxon settlers and the Normans used Roman ruins for their buildings, not least for the Norman castle. During the late Middle Ages Colchester became rich again on the wool trade and by the eighteenth century became known as a garrison town. Today, Colchester is at the heart of a fast-growing area and was awarded city status in 2022. A–Z of Colchester reveals the history behind the city, its streets and buildings, industries, and the people connected with it. Alongside the famous historical connections are unusual characters, tucked-away places and unique events that are less well known. Readers will discover tales of scandal, clockmakers, radicals, the Great British Earthquake of 1883 which destroyed many local buildings, and zedonks in Colchester Zoo, among many other fascinating facts in this A–Z tour of Colchester’s history. Fully illustrated throughout, this book will appeal to all those with an interest in this ancient Essex city.
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19,99 €

Start With Yourself


THE INSTANT INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERSTART WITH YOURSELF is a new mindset for work and life. Work out what you really wantGet out of your own wayLet go of ideas that are holding you backManage your emotionsMove forward with confidenceFulfil your potentialNo one would have expected Emma Grede to get to where she has today: one of the world’s richest self-made women, a serial entrepreneur, cofounder and CEO of Good American and the founding partner of SKIMS, podcaster and mentor. But Emma believes in opening the door to show exactly how to achieve your goals. A revolutionary new framework, this book is an indispensable manual for building the life you deserve. In this practical structure, Emma shows how by dispensing with Old Thoughts and replacing them with New Thoughts you can unlock the life you've always dreamed of. You need to take responsibility for your life. Whatever success looks like for you, this is a toolkit to get there on your own terms. If Emma can do it, why can't you?
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Bringing Heaven Here


From the creators of the global television series The Sacred Thread comes a transformative exploration of how the Lord''s Prayer unlocks the power of God to guide, heal, and renew our lives and the world around us.The Lord''s Prayer is the most iconic and widely spoken prayer in human history. It''s not only a sacred prayer, but the very essence of the Bible''s message—showing us who God is, why Jesus came, and how we fit into the unfolding story of God''s redemption. Yet, familiarity often dulls the power of this profound prayer, leaving its deep meaning untapped and unlived.Every single phrase of the Lord''s Prayer is loaded with revolutionary significance for Jesus'' original audience—and for us. In this book, Brad Gray and Brad Nelson draw on decades of research to unpack these words in their original historical and cultural context, revealing the bold truths that can still shake our lives today.You''ll discover how to:partner with Jesus in bringing heaven here by aligning your daily actions and influence with His kingdom and will.gain wisdom to mend broken relationships and stand against the forces of evil.understand what Jesus'' words meant to his original audience.gain confidence and peace from bearing God''s name, goodness, and glory to the world.experience each moment as holy—as an opportunity for the life of heaven to be a part of your life now. We are called to actively participate in Jesus'' mission to restore all things, bringing the abundance of heaven to earth. Bringing Heaven Here will unveil the hidden truths and untapped power of the world''s most famous prayer—and show how it applies to your life today. Discover how to stay rooted in Him, embrace the purpose He has for you, and let the Lord''s Prayer guide you into a life of true transformation.
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25,49 €

Secret War


Terrorism in the twenty-first century is not merely the work of isolated fanatics or spontaneous violence. Beneath every attack lies a hidden architecture, a dark nexus of covert networks, transnational financiers, ideological engineers, and strategic manipulators who operate beyond borders and beyond accountability. The secret war: inside the dark nexus of global terror pulls back the curtain on this invisible battlefield. Evolving from a doctoral study into a major work of legal and strategic scholarship, this book examines how modern democracies confront terrorism without surrendering their moral and constitutional foundations. Situating India at the centre of the analysis, it explores how one of the world`s most complex democracies has responded to cross-border militancy, extremism, and insurgency while remaining anchored in the rule of law.
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Sebejistě mezi lidmi


Stresuje tě mluvit s lidmi? Nejsi divný — a rozhodně v tom nejsi sám. Seznamování s novými lidmi, odpovídání ve třídě nebo jen obyčejné „small talky” můžou být fakt nepříjemné. Pokud tě v sociálních situacích přepadá úzkost, tahle kniha je přesně pro tebe. Ukáže ti, jak úzkost funguje — a hlavně jak jí přestat dovolovat, aby ti kecala do života. Naučíš se zvládat situace s větším klidem, sebevědomím a bez zbytečného přemýšlení nad každým slovem.
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The Political Economy of Security


The complex and multifaceted relationship between economic factors and conflictIn this book, Stephen Brooks provides a systematic empirical and theoretical examination of how economic factors influence security affairs. Empirically, he analyzes how economic variables of all kinds affect interstate war, terrorism, and civil war; in total, sixteen pathways are examined. Brooks shows that the relationship between economic factors and conflict is complex and multifaceted; discrete economic factors—such as international trade, economic development, and globalized manufacturing, to name a few—are sometimes helpful for promoting peace and stability, but at other times are detrimental. Brooks also develops a stronger theoretical foundation for guiding future research on the economics-security interaction. Drawing on Adam Smith, he provides a more complete range of answers to the three key conceptual questions analysts must consider: how economic goals relate to security goals; what economic factors to focus on; and how economic actors influence security policies. Combining an innovative theoretical understanding with empirical rigor, Brooks’s account will reshape our understanding of the political economy of security.
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Zlomené duše


Tato kniha vznikla na základě autorova přesvědčení, že nikdo nemůže zůstat lhostejný k utrpení zneužívaných duší a rozvrácených komunit. Snoubí se v ní zkušenost dlouhé tradice mnišského života a solidní teologie zasvěceného života s pozorným nasloucháním konkrétnímu utrpení. Převor Velké kartouzy a generální představený kartuziánského řádu Dom Dysmas de Lassus v ní nabízí podnětnou diagnózu, která pomáhá rozpoznat nebezpečí některých duchovních praktik i forem vedení komunit. Zároveň předkládá pozitivní a velmi vyváženou vizi, umožňující osobní i společný růst v úctě k člověku i v kontinuitě s katolickou tradicí. Autor pokládá za nezbytné upřednostnit hlas obětí – tato kniha je jedním ze způsobů, jak jim dát najevo, že je církev slyšela a vzala jejich slova zcela vážně. Kniha ale není určena jen jim, je věnována také všem řeholníkům a řeholnicím a všem věřícím a nabízí osvědčené způsoby, jak vést zdravý duchovní a komunitní život a s bdělostí a moudrostí předcházet všem možným excesům.
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Chronicles of Dissent


An accessible, powerful overview of Noam Chomsky's political thought In sixteen extended talks with Alternative Radio's David Barsamian, Noam Chomsky explains: Why the 'war on drugs' is really a war on poor people. How attacks on political correctness are attacks on independent thought. How historical revisionism has recast the United States as the victim in the Vietnam War. Widely recognized as one of the most original and important thinkers of our age, Chomsky's trenchant analysis of current events is a breath of fresh air in a world more and more polluted by mainstream media.
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Štěstí a bolest v současném světě


Utrpení je jako tichý stín, který nás provází, ať chceme, nebo ne. Jen málokdy se zastavíme a podíváme se mu do očí. Co když ale právě v tomto pohledu tkví klíč k osvobození? Tato kniha vychází z Dhammačakkappavattanasutty – Roztočení kola Dhammy, prvního Buddhova učení o čtyřech ušlechtilých pravdách, v nichž je ukázána podstata utrpení i cesta, jak jej překonat. Kniha vás pravdami provede skrze kontext našich vlastních prožitků, vztahů a situací každodenního života. Možná zjistíte, že odpovědi, které hledáte, jsou blíž, než si myslíte.
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Stepping Up


No one dreams of being a stepparent – and that is where the adventure begins. Through practical guidance and biblical pointers, stepmum and bio-mum Esther Kuku leads you towards peace and fulfilment in your day-to-day family life. Packed with wisdom and encouragement, as well as a good dose of reality, this devotional will strengthen and empower you to embrace the beautiful gift of family that God has entrusted to you.
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13,49 €

1873


From the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Lords of Finance comes a brilliant account of the earliest truly global financial calamity. On Friday, 9 May 1873 the Vienna stock market collapsed. Four months later Wall Street was in trouble. Elsewhere, as panic selling spread across financial markets, some countries defaulted on their debts, while the Bank of England was forced to raise its rates to their highest level in a century. It was the first global crash in history. And it was to have calamitous consequences. In his powerful new book, the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning Lords of Finance tells the epic story of that crash and explores its economic and human costs. He describes how the growth of the international bond market in the 1850s and 60s funded a frenzy of speculation in railways, construction and nation-building. He examines those who became swept up in the boom, from leading bankers like the Rothschild dynasty to national leaders both visionary and venal, to rogues and chancers like the shameless Jay Gould, to such sceptical onlookers as Mark Twain and Karl Marx. He then traces how, in the subsequent panic, investors were left with catastrophic losses, while governments on both sides of the Atlantic rushed misguidedly to reorder the world's financial system. As he shows, the blunders made as the crisis unfolded set the stage for twenty years of deflation, and a punitive legacy of aggrieved populism that infected every part of the globe. Amid the crash's many aftershocks, the US abandoned Reconstruction, European powers staged an economic takeover of the heavily indebted Ottoman Empire, and the principle of international free trade came under pressure. Meanwhile there was a revival of antisemitic movements in Europe that blamed 'Jewish finance' for the disaster. A brilliant evocation of a key turning point in world history, 1873 is also a masterly examination of the unforeseen political and social consequences of financial misjudgements.
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Not For Disclosure


THE FULL DISCLOSURE THE U.S. GOVERNMENT WILL NEVER REVEAL - the most serious and rigorously sourced book ever published on UFOS by a credible, world expert. A hidden history to challenge everything you think you know. For over fifty years, Jonathan Caplan KC has gathered extraordinary testimony from scientists, intelligence officers, politicians and military insiders across the world - assembling what may be the most comprehensive body of evidence yet of a reality long denied. When former US intelligence officer David Grusch testified under oath to Congress in 2023 that the United States possesses crashed non-human craft, global attention shifted overnight. But the full story has been kept from the public. Until now. Caplan uncovers a pattern of secrecy stretching from covert Cold War programmes to alleged presidential briefings and clandestine recovery operations. Spanning sightings, encounters and abductions, and drawing on declassified documents, eyewitness testimony and insider claims, the book explores explosive allegations linking UAP knowledge to figures such as JFK, alongside newly revealed material on secret meetings involving Truman-era officials and the shadowy 'Majestic 12' group. Some who came close to the truth, Caplan suggests, paid the ultimate price. Yet the most profound question remains: are these phenomena visitors - or something far closer, watching and interacting with us in ways we barely understand? Meticulously researched, utterly gripping and impossible to ignore, Not For Disclosure is a landmark work that pulls back the curtain on what could be the greatest cover-up in human history.
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Empire on the Cheap


In the nineteenth century, France embarked on the colonization of whole swathes of Africa and Asia. What drove this policy, and what methods did it use to establish and enforce French domination? What disruptive effects did this have on the colonized societies, and what did it mean for their economic and social development? Today, can we say they have been completely decolonized? Empire on the Cheap offers new answers to these ever-controversial questions. Drawing on extensive archival work and statistical analysis, Denis Cogneau offers a richly detailed description of the colonial states and how they functioned, with a particular focus on issues of taxation, military recruitment, capital flows and inequalities. He shows that the Empire cost France little until the wars of independence following World War II, and that capital from France did not trickle down to the colonies. The French Republic proclaimed its 'civilizing mission', but its rule did not lead to the development of the occupied countries, and instead established violent colonial regimes with ambiguous and sometimes conflicting goals. Such regimes mainly benefited a small minority of French colonists and capitalists. Yet, even after winning independence, nationalist elites in the former colonies most often maintained an authoritarian and deeply unequal state order. Examining both the evolution of the colonized societies and what has become of them after independence, Cogneau makes a major contribution to our understanding of imperialism, past and present.
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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.