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Osamělí hrdinové
Všichni jsme výjimeční. Když najdeme své autentické já, konečně budeme šťastní. Úspěch a životní spokojenost si musíme zařídit sami, nikdo to za nás neudělá. Máme právo žít si život po svém.
Kolikrát jsme už takové poučky slyšeli a denně slýcháme… Jsou to všechno dobře znějící rady, ale jako spousta dobrých rad i ony mají svůj háček: nakonec budeme na všechno sami. Pavel Pospěch se v knize Osamělí hrdinové věnuje stále významnějšímu fenoménu individualismu a hledá jeho společenské kořeny a dopady na náš každodenní život. Vysvětlení, která nabízí, nejsou generační, psychologická ani technologická, nýbrž sociologická. Za nárůst posedlosti sebou samými nemohou ani zhýčkané mladé generace, ani všudypřítomné sociální platformy. Individualismus je produktem specifické kultury, v níž jsme vychováváni od dětství a vězíme v ní hlouběji, než bychom si mysleli. Kultura individualismu z nás dělá osamělé hrdiny vlastních životů a stále více nám znemožňuje žít smysluplný život s lidmi okolo nás.
Broken Past: Minulost nezměníš
Chelsea po tragické nehodě opustila balet i Paříž a vrací se do Londýna k rodině, před níž kdysi utekla. Nečekaně se znovu setkává s Ethanem, mužem spojeným s její minulostí i city, které se snažili dlouho potlačit. Když se stane jeho pacientkou, staré rány se otevírají. Najdou k sobě cestu jako přátelé, nebo podlehnou touze, kterou neuhasil ani čas?
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Sladkobol
Román o knihách, přátelství, velké lásce a o tom, že ne všechny sny by se měly vyplnit
Charlie je třiadvacet, je single, bydlí s kamarády a začala pracovat jako asistentka v nezávislém londýnském nakladatelství. Richardovi je šestapadesát, je ženatý, má luxusní byt v Londýně i sídlo na venkově a jeho romány ovlivnily celou generaci. I pro Charlie znamená Richard mnoho — kromě literárního vzoru také připomínku zesnulé matky, která jeho knihy milovala.
Když se tihle dva poprvé setkají, přeskočí jiskra. A Charlie ohromeně sleduje, jak se z ní stává plamen — žhavý, silný a všepohlcující. Od začátku chápe, že tenhle vztah nebude snadný a že mu bude muset hodně obětovat. Neustálé tajnosti, skrývání se, hlídání si každého slůvka, mlžení i před nejbližšími přáteli. Mezi ní a Richardem však panuje výjimečné pouto, které za tohle všechno stojí. Oni dva jsou přece něco víc než jen mladičká dívka ohromená aurou slavného muže a spisovatel poblázněný fanynkou plnou obdivu. Nebo ne?
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Císař Karel IV. - Postrach světa
V nejnovější biografii českého krále a římsko-německého císaře Karla IV. autor pojímá 14. století jako dramatické období, plné politických a hospodářských krizí, kulturního neklidu a hledání nového funkčního způsobu správy římsko-německé říše v severní Itálii, jižní Francii a v Německu, jenž vyvrcholil přijetím Zlaté buly v roce 1356. Kniha je založena na důkladné znalosti a mistrné interpretaci vyprávěcích a diplomatických pramenů, stejně jako na kritickém přístupu k dosavadnímu, téměř nepřebernému historickému bádání.
Rader nahlíží osobu Karla IV. komplexním způsobem, přičemž důraz klade jak na jeho říšskou vládu, tak na její propojení se strukturálně zcela odlišným panováním v českém království. Mnohem více než dřívější bádání klade důraz na skutečnost, že Karel začal programově budovat novou říšskou rezidenci v Praze a s Prahou spojoval budoucnost římsko-německé říše. Stejně tak si všímá císařovy podpory a mecenátu umění a vzdělání. Zároveň však nijak nezamlčuje ani temné stránky Karlova politického života, jeho čirý pragmatismus, podíl na pronásledování kacířů a vypočítavý přístup k židovskému obyvatelstvu v mnoha německých městech.
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The Bear and the Seed
A gorgeously lyrical folktale about the importance of protecting our environment by Greenaway-shortlisted Poonam Mistry.
Bear lives in the bountiful forest, filled with breathtaking flowers and plants, and trees that tower up to the sun. One night, the trees and plants disappear and when the animals wake up, they begin to flee the forest in grief.
But when Bear finds a lonely seed, he works tirelessly to help it grow, seeking words of advice from the few animals that pass by. He shades it from the harsh wind and cold snowy season, but nature's power is unavoidable and soon it is time for him to hibernate. Bear hopes that by the time he wakes up, his determination will help the forest renew.
British Gardens
What do our gardens say about us?
Monty Don has spent many years travelling the world, from America to Japan, from Italy and the Adriatic to Spain and the Mediterranean, getting under the skin of a country through its gardens and gardening traditions. In British Gardens, he finally brings his focus to home, journeying from the northern tip of Scotland to the Cornish coast, seeking to understand what our gardens tell us about ourselves as a nation.
Encompassing historical gardens and public parks, mountains and seascapes, urban gardens and rural nurseries, glasshouses and community plots, each encounter is another link in a larger story of British identity: marks of ingenuity, eccentricity, and adaptation to changing environments. From Northumbria’s Alnwick Gardens and Beatrix Potter’s Lake District farmhouse to the rewilded walled garden on the Knepp Estate and the story of Britain’s first garden gnome, Monty’s account brings in an astonishing range of British experience.
Palette Playbook - Radiant
This guide is a vibrant ode to color's ability to energize and uplift, offering a spectrum of palettes that radiate warmth and optimism. Perfect for designs that demand attention and exude happiness, Radiant provides creative professionals with a treasure trove of ideas to infuse their projects with light, energy, and brilliance.
Part of a larger series exploring creative colour combinations, the Palette Playbook series is perfect for collectors seeking to build a library of palette guides. Whether you're a seasoned creative or a design enthusiast, Radiant provides a wealth of inspiration and practical ideas for incorporating bold and cheerful tones into any projects.
Unread
As a result of childhood learning disabilities and educational neglect, Oliver James graduated from high school and became one of approximately 45 million functionally illiterate Americans. However, at age 32, with big dreams and few tools to actualize them, he dedicated himself to learning the key skill that had evaded him his entire life: reading.
Oliver has become a TikTok/BookTok sensation for the way he's candidly documented his decision to learn to read as an adult, and his struggles and triumphs along the way. Here, he tells the full story behind his journey for the first time through the 21 key books that shaped and informed his experience. His story reveals the ways in which reading can teach each of us how to be better, more empathetic people.
In just 365 days, Oliver went from barely being able to read a restaurant menu to closing in on his goal of finishing 100 books in a year. Unread is a moving reminder to all of us that words and stories have power, and that, no matter our past, it's never too late to grow.
Irresponsible Puckboy
Skate into the world of Puckboys, the hot mm gay ice hockey romance fiction series for fans of Heated Rivalry and Emily Rath. Tripp's straight best friend Dex is his biggest weakness, and he doesn't want to be strong. Famous NHL teammates Tripp and Dex have been friends forever. Just about as long as Tripp has been secretly in love with Dex. And Dex doesn't have a clue. It's about time Tripp gets over Dex and the only way to do it is get some space. But after another failed romance, Dex wants a carefree night in Vegas with his best friend. Tripp hates seeing Dex suffer and just can't say no. After all, what's the worst that could happen? A legally binding, accidental marriage, that's what. It's a PR nightmare that could easily spell disaster. Or it could be exactly what Dex needs to see everything he's ever wanted is right in front of him. A fun, steamy slow-burn that is perfect for fans of Emily Rath, Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy. PuckboysBook 1: Egotistical PuckboyBook 2: Irresponsible PuckboyBook 3: Shameless PuckboyBook 4: Foolish PuckboyBook 5: Clueless PuckboyBook 6: Bromantic PuckboyBook 7: Forbidden PuckboyBook 8: Possessive PuckboyBook 9: Stubborn PuckboyBook 10: Charming Puckboy
Cold Therapy Made Simple
Unlock the life-changing power of cold with this science-backed guide to healing, supporting, and improving the body through cold exposure.Are you ready to transform your health, supercharge your recovery, and sharpen your mental edge—just by getting a little uncomfortable? Cold Therapy Made Simple is your ultimate guide to harnessing the scientifically proven benefits of cold exposure for total-body wellness. Whether you’re an athlete seeking faster recovery, a busy professional looking to beat stress and boost focus, or someone exploring natural ways to reduce inflammation and slow aging, this breakthrough guide has everything you need to get started.Grounded in cutting-edge research and written in clear, accessible language, this book reveals how strategic cold exposure—also known as cold therapy or cryotherapy—can:Accelerate healing and reduce painStrengthen your immune systemBurn fat and boost metabolismEnhance mental clarity and resilienceRelieve symptoms of anxiety and depressionImprove sleep and longevityMore than just the science, Cold Therapy Made Simple delivers a practical, step-by-step plan to integrate cold exposure into your daily routine safely and effectively—no expensive equipment or extreme methods required. You’ll learn exactly how to get started with cold showers, ice baths, cryo chambers, and outdoor cold immersion, plus tips for optimizing your mindset, breathwork, and recovery.Cold therapy has been used for centuries around the world—now it’s gaining momentum as a cutting-edge wellness practice. This book is for anyone curious about the cold and ready to tap into its powerful physical and mental benefits.
Liquid Reflections
ONIX Description‘A beautifully written memoir by one of the most important and original artists working today . . . utterly gripping, enraging, entertaining – and important. I can''t recommend it highly enough’ Jennifer HiggieA sparkling memoir and portrait of trailblazing artist Liliane Lijn as a young womanIn 1958, talented and fearless and eighteen years old, Liliane Lijn left her family home and moved to Paris alone to become an artist. Once there, she found an art world filled with the wild energy of creative revolution – peopled and controlled almost entirely by men.In the years that followed, Lijn built a life for herself in the city. She embraced the hectic bohemian spirit of the Left Bank. She befriended artists, painters, poets, gallerists and revolutionaries, as the late Surrealists gave way to a burgeoning Pop Art movement. She had disastrous love affairs with difficult men. She experimented boldly, creating ground-breaking sculptures with light, text and movement. And as her profile steadily grew, she was told again and again that there are no great women artists: ‘There never have been.’Liquid Reflections is her memoir of these years of experiment and adventure – years when Lijn was constantly in motion, from Paris to New York to Venice to Athens, from paper and canvas to wax and Perspex to oil and water. In love, she became pregnant but rebelled against the idea that a woman could not be both a great artist and a mother.And she sought – and found – radical pleasure in the act of creative expression and in the living, sensuous world around her.Based on personal diaries from the time, this is a riveting and revelatory account of a singular coming of age: a glittering portrait of the artist as a young woman.''I wrote LIQUID REFLECTIONS because I wanted to take my readers on the journey I made to become an artist. It''s the story of an idealistic, inspired young woman who refuses to accept the prejudices of her time. Becoming an artist was also a search for my own identity…’ Liliane Lijn
Statecraft
How do states actually exercise power in an age of chaos?
From top defense analyst Dr. Jack Watling, Statecraft reveals the hidden mechanics of global influence. While we watch the headlines, Watling takes us inside the bunkers and wood-paneled offices where the real decisions are made.
In this urgent analysis, you will discover:
The Iran Paradox: How a sanctioned nation controls global energy prices despite US military might.
The Russia-Ukraine Lesson: Why a superpower struggled against a smaller neighbor in the opening months of the invasion.
The Aircraft Carrier Dilemma: Why the UK spends billions on hardware it can barely support at sea.
The Future of Taiwan: What the shifting ‘rules of power’ mean for the next great flashpoint.
Middle Powers: How do smaller countries build leverage and stay off the menu?
Whether it’s economic alliances, sea power, or the latest military technology, Watling provides a powerful new lens to understand a world that feels increasingly out of control.
Murder at Vigna D’Oro
Nico Doyle, former NYPD detective, now feels at home in his late wife's sun-drenched Tuscan hometown, spending his days helping at the family trattoria. But Gravigna is thrown off balance by the arrival of Michele Mantelli, an influential wine critic who can make or break local businesses, and he seems to have it in for the vineyards belonging to Aldo, Nico's landlord. When Mantelli is poisoned, the local police have the headache of a high-profile murder on their hands, and Nico is called in to help. But narrowing down the pool of suspects will mean untangling the roots of local rivalries that go deeper than anyone expects. First published as The Bitter Taste of Murder
California Gold
Available to pre-order now_____Frank and Chrissy meet a few days into ’70. Frank has been travelling around California for a while with friends, when someone tells him about a house in the desert two hours east of LA where the walls are steel and the glass shimmers. Frank tells himself: I have to see this house. When Chrissy picks him up on the side of the road, all blond hair and oversized sunglasses, it’s love at first sight.Years later, as their shared dream of recreating a mid-century masterpiece of a home in Britain threatens to overwhelm them, Frank will often think about how this was where it started. What if he had carried on walking, kicking at the dust? What if she had driven to Palm Springs the next day or even the next hour? Every moment of tomorrow would have completely changed. So begins House of Tomorrow, a portrait of a marriage, a family and the thin line between a dream and an obsession._____
Granny National
THE NO. 1 BESTSELLER''A rollicking read'' Róisín Ingle, Irish Times---Rachael has had the best, most amazing, incredible idea! She’s determined to make her Granny’s lifelong dream of becoming a jockey come true … what could possibly go wrong?Easter holidays on the farm with Granny and Grandad are always great fun for Rachael, her cousin, Tom, and bestie Frankie. But this year, things are different – Rachael’s cousin David is visiting from New York! What will he be like? Will he like the farm, the ponies Bubbles and G-Pip, or will he ruin all the fun?When Rachael''s brilliant idea strikes, the gang must come together for Operation Granny National. They set out to help Granny live her dream of becoming a jockey. But will they pull it off? And what happens when everyone finds out what they’ve done? There’s bound to be BIG trouble ahead!
State Matters
Why does the state matter to its people? How do people know and experience the state? And how did the state come to be both desired and dreaded by its subjects? This study offers a historically grounded social theoretical account of state consolidation in Iraq, from the foundation of the country as a League of Nations British Mandate in 1921 through to the post-2003 era. Through analysis of key historical episodes of state consolidation (and fragmentation) during the past century, Nida Alahmad argues that consolidation rests on two sequential and interdependent factors. First, domination: the state's capacity to dominate land and population. Second, legitimation: whereby the state is accepted and expected by the population to be the final arbitrator of collective life based on common principles. Moving between intellectual traditions and disciplines, Alahmad demonstrates that a theorization of state consolidation is a theorization of the modern state.
Sweetbitter Song
THE GREATEST LOVE STORY NEVER TOLD.A profoundly moving sapphic tale of love, identity and defiance that retells the love story of Penelope, one of Ancient Greece's most famous heroines. 'This is Rosie Hewlett's masterpiece' JENNIFER SAINT, bestselling author of Hera'As dazzling as Madeline Miller's reimagining of the Iliad in The Song of Achilles' ELODIE HARPER, bestselling author of The Wolf Den'The fury, the power, the cadence of this story will stay with me for years to come ... Sappho herself would be proud.' NIKITA GILL, bestselling author of HetakeOne fateful night in Sparta, a young slave girl encounters a mysterious, grey-eyed princess. Melantho and Penelope, though from different worlds, are instantly connected. But betrayal soon tears them apart. Years later, on Ithaca's rocky shores, Melantho is sent to serve Princess Penelope and her new husband, Prince Odysseus. Hardened by slavery, Melantho vows to stay distant from Penelope. Yet, the undeniable pull between them proves stronger than ever. As war ignites Greece, Odysseus and Ithaca's men are called away and, in their absence, Melantho finds a new world opening up before her – one where women rule, where family can be found, and where love is finally given the space to bloom. But all wars eventually end and as Troy falls, Penelope and Melantho must face the King’s return and decide how far they will go to protect what matters most to them. 'A stunning tale of defiance, integrity and enduring love. Crafted with complexity and woven with reverent yearning' KIKA HATZOPOULOU, bestselling author of Threads That Bind 'What The Song of Achilles did for The Iliad, Sweetbitter Song does for The Odyssey. A masterclass in mythic retelling' KIM CURRAN, author of The Morrigan'Visceral and haunting ... Outstanding' HAZEL McBRIDE, bestselling author of A Fate Forged in Fire'Will tear you to pieces and mend you again ... a gorgeous, scintillating re-imagining.' EMILY HAUSER, author of MythicaReaders love Rosie's writing... 'This book is up there with Song of Achilles as one of my all-time favourite retellings''Heart-breaking and beautiful''Any readers of mythological retellings struggling to find a rival to Madeline Miller should look no further than Rosie Hewlett''Absolutely spellbinding''Dark, moody, at times heartbreaking, and utterly phenomenal, this book is an absolute must read for any fans of Circe or Ariadne!'
The World to Come – A Times Book of the Year 2024
The Guardian Best Children's Books of 2024The Times Best Children's Books of 2024Waterstones Best Children's Books of 2024Shortlisted for Foyles Book of the Year 2024Shortlisted for Nibbies Illustrated Book of the Year 2025Stunning picture book collaboration from bestselling author Robert Macfarlane, actor Johnny Flynn and illustrator Emily SuttonOn my way through the wood wound a thread through the dream... Take a lyrical journey with a father and son who walk together through an ever-changing landscape and discover a world to come that's filled with hope. This beautiful book sings with a love of words and rhythm, and vividly conjures the magic of nature. Astonishing artwork makes this picture book an instant classic· An all-star collaboration created by actor-musician Johnny Flynn, bestselling author Robert Macfarlane and award-winning illustrator Emily Sutton· An instant classic showcasing the beauty of nature· Wonderful read-aloud text that sings with a love of words and rhythm· Stunning illustrations for a picture book filled with hope and wonder
The Cat That Walked by Himself and Other Tales
‘The wildest of all the wild animals was the Cat. He walked by himself.'
From the heart-warming wiles of 'The Cat Who Walked by Himself' to the whimsical rhymes of 'How the Whale Got His Throat’, this Little Puffin Clothbound Classic collects the most lyrical, inventive and enchantingly funny of Kipling's animal allegories into a perfectly giftable hardback edition.
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