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Odborná a populárno-náučná literatúra 
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Hobby, voľný čas 
Geografia, mapy, sprievodcovia 
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A Tale of Two Cities
Amidst the brewing chaos of the French Revolution, the cities of London and Paris witness a stirring tale of love and sacrifice. Two men who share the same face but belong to different worlds-former aristocrat Charles Darnay and disillusioned barrister Sydney Carton-fall in love with the same woman: Lucie Manette, a gentle force who brings light into their dark lives. As the revolution reaches a peak, tragedy strikes. Travelling into France to rescue an old family servant, Charles Darnay is caught and imprisoned for being an aristocrat.
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Margo's Got Money Troubles
As the child of an ex-pro wrestler and a Hooters waitress, Margo Millet's always known she'd have to make it on her own. When she finds herself pregnant by her English professor and in need of cash fast, she comes up with a plan: she'll start an OnlyFans as an experiment, producing content and writing storylines unlike anything else out there.
Luckily, what Margo lacks in options she makes up for in ingenuity, and before she knows it, she's an online phenomenon. Could this be the answer to all of Margo's problems, or does internet fame come with too high a price?
Death Comes To Matheran
On a rainy night in 2012, Rakesh Jhaveri fell to his death from a slippery hillside in Matheran. Despite the many loose ends, the police closed the case as a tragic accident. Eleven years later, Tara Jhaveri is furious-at her father for dying so unnecessarily, at her mother for suffering from partial amnesia, and at her childhood friends for shutting her out.
The Haunted Doorway
While some occurrences can be explained by the workings of the human mind, there are many that remain unsolved-involving forces beyond our understanding. Famed paranormal investigator Jay Alani draws from his experiences with both, the otherworldly and psychological, to shape thrilling tales along with master story-teller Neil D'Silva. A doll that threatens a man's sanity. A single mother tortured by a dangerous entity. A woman stalked by a stranger with unknown intentions.
Rough Guides Mini Zakynthos: Travel Guide with eBook
This mini pocket Zákynthos is perfect for travellers looking for essential information in a compact format. Written by Rough Guides' experts, it provides key details on must-see places, top attractions, and curated recommendations to help you make the most of your trip. With suggested itineraries, dining tips, and practical advice, it's your go-to companion for a seamless travel experience. In this Zákynthos guidebook, you will find:- Curated recommendations of places - expert picks of main attractions, family-friendly activities, relaxing spots, and the best photo opportunities- What's new and when to go - an overview of recent changes in the destination, plus seasonal insights and sustainable travel tips- Things not to miss in Zákynthos - Zákynthos Museum, Ágios Dhionysios, Bóhali Kástro, Vasilikós Peninsula, Blue Caves, Cape Skinári, Shipwreck Bay, Western Coastal Ridge, Anafonítria Monastery, Small Boat Cruise around Zákynthos, Strofádes Islets excursion- Tailored trip plans - three unique itineraries, including a Perfect tour for a short break- Food and drink - recommendations on local specialities and the best dining experiences- What to do in Zákynthos - entertainment, shopping, sports, kids' activities, events, and nightlife options- Practical information - essential tips on transportation, money, healthcare, and tourist resources- Overview maps - handy maps on the inside cover flaps show Zákynthos and around- Greek section - basic vocabulary and phrases from the local language- Striking photography - stunning full-color images to inspire your journey- Designed for comfort and sustainability - a velvet soft-touch cover for a secure grip and premium uncoated paper from responsibly sourced materials- Bonus eBook - free download with purchase for added convenience- Coverage includes: Zákynthos Town, Central Plain, The East Coast, Laganás Bay, Strofáhdes Islets, The Hill Villages and West Coast, The NorthWhether you're visiting for the first time or returning for a quick getaway, this guide to Zákynthos is your trusted travel companion. Packed with expert insights, practical tips, and curated recommendations, it ensures a smooth and enriching trip-no matter how short your stay.
The Hebrew Bible as Literature
The Hebrew Bible, or Christian Old Testament, contains some of the finest literature that we have. This biblical literature has a place not only in the synagogue or the church but also among the classics of world literature. The stories of Jacob and David, for instance, present the earliest surviving examples of literary characters whose development the reader follows over the length of a lifetime. Elsewhere, as in the books of Esther or Ruth, readers find a snapshot of a particular, fraught moment that will define the character. The Hebrew Bible also provides quite a few high points of lyric poetry, from the praise and lament of the Psalms to the double entendres in the love of poetry of the Song of Songs. In short, the Bible can be celebrated not only as religious literature but, quite simply, as literature. This book offers a thorough and lively introduction to the Bible''s two primary literary modes, narrative and poetry, foregrounding the nuances of plot, character, metaphor, structure and design, and intertextual allusions. Tod Linafelt thus gives readers the tools to fully experience and appreciate the Hebrew Bible''s literary achievement.
Rough Guides Mini Guernsey: Travel Guide with eBook
This mini pocket Guernsey is perfect for travellers looking for essential information in a compact format. Written by Rough Guides' experts, it provides key details on must-see places, top attractions, and curated recommendations to help you make the most of your trip. With suggested itineraries, dining tips, and practical advice, it's your go-to companion for a seamless travel experience. In this Guernsey guidebook, you will find:- Curated recommendations of places - expert picks of main attractions, family-friendly activities, relaxing spots, and the best photo opportunities- What's new and when to go - an overview of recent changes in the destination, plus seasonal insights and sustainable travel tips- Things not to miss in Guernsey - Castle Cornet, St Peter Port, Fort Grey, Hauteville House, German Occupation Museum, Sausmarez Manor, Vazon Bay, St Anne on Alderney, Shell Beach on Herm, Sark- Tailored trip plans - three unique itineraries, including a Perfect day for a short break- Food and drink - recommendations on local specialities and the best dining experiences- What to do in Guernsey - entertainment, shopping, sports, kids' activities, events, and nightlife options- Practical information - essential tips on transportation, money, healthcare, and tourist resources- Overview maps - handy maps on the inside cover flaps show Guernsey and around- Striking photography - stunning full-color images to inspire your journey- Designed for comfort and sustainability - a velvet soft-touch cover for a secure grip and premium uncoated paper from responsibly sourced materials- Bonus eBook - free download with purchase for added convenience- Coverage includes: St Peter Port, Southern Guernsey, the West Coast, Northern Guernsey, Herm, Sark, AlderneyWhether you're visiting for the first time or returning for a quick getaway, this guide to Guernsey is your trusted travel companion. Packed with expert insights, practical tips, and curated recommendations, it ensures a smooth and enriching trip-no matter how short your stay.
The Last Daughter of Highdown Hall
She loved her mother, but did she really know he? s their mother Milly lies dying, the four Highdown Hall sisters gather at her bedside. For months, the youngest daughter, Zoe, has cared for Milly in the family home. The older sisters all have homes of their own, so Zoe will inherit the crumbling manor house and continue their mother’s legacy. But then they read their mother’s will: Zoe is cut out of Highdown Hall entirely—the house goes to her sisters. Zoe is utterly shocked and devastated—did she not know her mother at al? ith tensions rising between the sisters, Zoe begins sorting through Milly’s belongings, trying to find something to help her understand. When she discovers a mysterious iron key that fits no door, she is left only with more questions. What was this terrible secret her mother could never speak abou? s Zoe begins to dig into the past, she tries to hold onto her memories of the mother she loved. But what could have been so devastating that Milly kept silent her whole life? And if Zoe uncovers the truth—will it destroy her forever?
Wild Guide Albania
From the soaring peaks of the Accursed Mountains to the sunlit shores of the Ionian Riviera, Wild Guide Albania reveals one of Europe's most undiscovered landscapes. Explore ancient citadels and remote shepherd trails. Trek to glacial lakes, between remote stone villages, and explore deep canyons, waterfalls and forests. Swim in hidden coves, kayak through wetlands alive with pelicans, and wander ancient castles and Byzantine monasteries. Discover timeless ruins, forage in olive groves, and hike Albania's highest peak, Mount Korab. Stay in family-run guesthouses, mountain huts or seaside cabins, and taste home-grown foods from wild honey to mountain herbs. With hundreds of wild escapes, detailed maps and insider knowledge, this guide opens the door to Albania's extraordinary blend of nature, tradition and adventure.
Kimi the BALLerina
Join Kimi as she pirouettes onto the basketball court in this relatable story inspired by author Korey Watari’s experiences and illustrated by her husband, Mike Wu, former Pixar artist and creator of the Ellie series. Kimi just wants to focus on ballet, but she knows her dad really wants her to join the basketball team. Trying new things makes Kimi feel small, quiet, and uneasy. So her dad makes her a deal: If she gives basketball a try, he might just trade his sneakers for ballet slippers. Kimi gives it a shot. At first it seems like all she is doing is fumbling, tumbling, and missing baskets. But her dad only encourages her more. Then he shares a story about her grandfather’s famous moves on a Japanese American basketball team and why the sport is so special to their family. It’s just the motivation that Kimi needs. And what happens when Kimi takes some of her ballet skills over to basketball? Find out in this heartfelt story that’s perfect for dancers and sports lovers alike, or anyone who’s had to try something new.
When The Storm Passes
For a writer seeking sanctuary, a seductive island off the Galician Atlantic coast induces a primal fear in a prize-winning shocker by the international bestselling author of the Apocalypse Z series. In the summer, the Isle of Ons is a vacation paradise. But in the winter, when nature is unpredictable and supply boats are rare, Ons is far less inviting. Yet the offseason is perfect for Roberto Lobeira, who hopes to find peace and inspiration to write his new novel. Instead, the island’s few permanent residents give Roberto an unnerving and cautionary welcome. There are even warnings of chilling Galician folklore that keep him on edge—and on watch at night. Then when Roberto finds a mysterious bundle floating near the shore, the contents trigger in the residents old family feuds, scores to settle, and an unspeakable thirst for revenge. As a palpable sense of dread grows more threatening, a violent storm portends even worse to come. With all communication to the outside world shut down, Roberto must face not only the forces of nature but forces he has yet to comprehend on an island where people will do anything to survive.
Cosy Moments Activity Book
In this cuteness extravaganza, kids can explore twisty mazes, take on creative challenges, and think their way through head-scratching puzzles. Packed with over 30 activities accompanied by the cuddliest of characters, this full-colour book is the perfect way for kids aged 6+ to create their own cosy moments.
• This full-colour activity books is full of adorable kawaii characters
• Over 30 activities to enjoy
• Kids can practice their problem solving, observations skills, pen control and more!
ABOUT THE SERIES: The Cosy Time series brings together adorable colouring and activity books filled with lovable kawaii characters and full-colour illustrations. A fun and comforting way for kids to boost their creativity and mental agility.
Where the Sea Lavender Grows
A woman restoring a historic cottage on the English coast uncovers a startling connection to the past in a haunting and bittersweet novel about art, loss, and love by the author of Closest Kept. Elise, an artist grieving the loss of her son and a fracturing marriage, is in North Norfolk to restore Marsh House to its former glory, its walls adorned with the fading murals and paintings of its long-ago owner, Lilias Carter-Brown. Elise makes an immediate connection to the house, to Sam—a carpenter and a comfort—and to history itself when an old photograph draws Elise into Lilias’s heartbreaking past. In 1939, with war threatening, Lilias and her sister turn Marsh House into a sanctuary for London evacuees—a young boy and his mother. But it’s the boy’s father, Harry, an enlistee soon to report for duty, with whom Lilias forms an unexpected and intimate bond. When Harry suddenly vanishes without a trace, it changes the course of Lilias’s life forever. Now, as Elise and Sam work to solve the mystery of the disappearance, the restoration of Marsh House is bringing Elise back to life as well—to love again, to put her and Lilias’s pasts to rest, and to finally move on.
Film Noir. 100 All-Time Favorites
Enter a world populated by private eyes, gangsters, psychopaths, and femmes fatales, where deception, lust, and betrayal run rampant. This film-by-film photography book on film noir and neo-noir begins with the early genre influencers of German and French silent film, journeys through such seminal works such as Double Indemnity, The Postman Always Rings Twice, and Vertigo, and arrives at the present day via Chinatown, Pulp Fiction, Heat, and the recent cult favorite Drive.
Entries include posters, tons of rare stills, cast/crew details, quotes from the films and from critics, and analyses of the films. Film director, film noir scholar, and Taxi Driver screenwriter Paul Schrader provides the introduction to this feast of noir worship. Populated by the genre's most revered directors, like Hitchcock, Wilder, Welles, Polanski, Mann, and Scorsese, the book also pays homage to its iconic faces, including Mitchum, Bogart, Hayworth, Bergman, Grant, Bacall, Crawford, Nicholson, Pacino, and so many more.
A Taste of Ibiza
When thinking of Ibiza, two things usually come to mind: its sparkling nightlife and breathtaking beaches. But this Balearic island offers so much more than long nights and sun-soaked days. A Taste of Ibiza invites readers to discover a completely different side of the island. Locals open the doors to a cultural and culinary journey, sharing their favourite hidden gems far from the tourist crowds. With personal recommendations on nature, culture, cuisine, and nightlife – and a treasure trove of authentic recipes to recreate at home – this book brings that holiday feeling right into your kitchen. We’re going to Ibiza!
Mao
Mao Zedong lived one of the most epic and influential lives of the twentieth century. His impact on the People’s Republic of China was vast. Half a century after his passing, he remains a divisive and controversial figure. This book provides an accessible narrative of Mao's life, from the fall of the Qing dynasty in the early part of the twentieth century to the long years in which he struggled not only to ensure the Communist Party of China survived but that it then came to power after a civil war with the nationalists. Mao's tragic failures as ruler were some of the worst to ever befall a modern society, while his personal life remains a source of intense interest. Clear-eyed and non-partisan, this is the first accessible biography of Mao to appear in English for some time.
Presidential Elections and the Electoral College
Examines the presidential elections from 1832 to 2020 and reveals that the unequal representation of popular vote among states and wasted votes received by popular vote winners are major causes of the split between the popular vote result and Electoral College result. During the 2020 presidential election, it was possible, if unlikely, for a candidate to win the election by winning only 21 percent of the popular vote in the nation. Inversely, it was possible for a candidate to win 79 percent of popular vote and still lose the election. Examining presidential elections from 1832 to 2020, Manabu Saeki reveals that the unequal representation of popular vote among states and wasted votes received by popular vote winners are major causes of the split between the popular vote result and Electoral College result. An average voter in the most overrepresented state holds Electoral College votes that are approximately twice as many as those of the average voter nationwide and four times larger than those of the most underrepresented state. Republican candidates today tend to win a significantly larger number of overrepresented states, thereby winning a larger number of Electoral College votes relative to the number of popular votes they win. However, Republican candidates also suffer more wasted votes than Democratic candidates. Further, Saeki analyzes the vote decision by individual voters. Voters with strong racist and/or authoritarian inclinations tended to vote for a Republican candidate prior to, as well as after, the 2016 election. There is no indication that Donald Trump mobilized the voters with racist or authoritarian predispositions.
Cold War Puerto Rico
A gripping history of FBI surveillance, political repression, and the fight for Puerto Rican independence In the 1940s, with the construction of a naval base and a bombing range, Puerto Rico became a major geo-political military outpost for the United States. For a power claiming global leadership in a decolonizing world, however, the archipelago’s colonial condition underscored the dissonance between American democratic rhetoric and its imperial reality. The solution was a deal that, in 1952, gave Puerto Rico a degree of self-government without changing its legal status as an “unincorporated” US territory. The US then publicly claimed Puerto Rico was now more autonomous while using repressive tactics such as FBI surveillance, arrests, destabilization, and other methods developed in Washington to silence activists and political parties pushing for full independence. In Cold War Puerto Rico, Steve Howell examines how J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI targeted Puerto Rican communists as part of an offensive against pro-independence parties and activists generally. Howell’s US-born father, who fell afoul of Hoover for producing radical cartoons while working in San Juan in the 1940s, remained on the FBI’s watch list long after exiling himself in Britain. His close friends, the Puerto Rican author Cesar Andreu Iglesias and Jane Speed de Andreu, were meanwhile arrested and imprisoned three times during the 1950s. Drawing on a wealth of new sources, including interviews and FBI files, Howell tells their stories along with those of other activists who battled indictment in 1954 under the Smith Act, challenged the jurisdiction of the House Un-American Activities Committee in San Juan in 1959, and revived the Puerto Rican independence movement in the 1960s, despite the FBI deploying the covert tactics of COINTELPRO against them. Puerto Rico is virtually invisible in histories of what is generally called McCarthyism, yet anti-communist repression was in many ways more intense there than in the mainland US. Now, with Puerto Rico’s future currently hanging in the balance, Howell’s compelling history demonstrates why we need to understand the long enforcement of its colonial status.
Hitchcock and Hospitality
Unfolds the central importance of broken hospitality in the director's work. Hitchcock and Hospitality argues that the violation of hospitality is a driving force behind Alfred Hitchcock's work. From his television hosting to his cameo appearances to the premises of his stories, the Master of Suspense stages a crisis of authority over access to physical and virtual space. Using the familiarity of his work to make a larger contribution to both film and critical theory, this book engages the French tradition of theorizing hospitality with a keen eye for its feminist implications. But the House of Hitchcock unsettles the scene of hospitality further, down to its hold on the organization of social space. Reading for hospitality not just in grand estates and humble cottages but in cars and trains, motels and apartments, and other mobile and transient spaces—including the virtual space of film itself—Hitchcock and Hospitality tracks the drama of modern social exchange and unfolds the central importance of broken hospitality in the director's work. Films considered intensively include the familiar (Rebecca, Rope, Vertigo, North by Northwest, The Birds, and Marnie) as well as those that have received less critical attention (Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Saboteur, Lifeboat, and Dial M for Murder). The book also touches on many other Hitchcock films and on key episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents.
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