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Cleopatra
'Brilliant and discursive' Antonia Fraser, Sunday Times 'Hughes-Hallett's exemplary reappraisal … throws a searching light on two thousand years of male erotic fantasy' Joan Smith, New Statesman Winner of the FAWCETT PRIZE and EMILY TOTH AWARD In the 2,000 years since her death, Cleopatra has been recreated over and over again by poets, artists and filmmakers, each time in a form that fits the prejudices, anxieties and yearnings of the age that produced it. To Chaucer she was the model of a good wife, while to Cecil B. DeMille she was ‘the wickedest woman in history’. In this revised edition of Lucy Hughes-Hallett’s award-winning cultural history, the real Cleopatra – one of the most powerful women in the ancient world – is skilfully revealed alongside a legion of imaginary counterparts and the sexual, racial and political messages they carry.
Byzantská pouť
Když je v Konstantinopoli obviněn z vraždy a odsouzen k smrti Petr z Michalovic, vracející se z pouti do Jeruzaléma, zasáhne vlivný řád johanitů. Pomocí úplatků dosáhne toho, že císař Michael dovolí, aby zločin přešetřil zástupce českého krále. S ohledem na složitou politickou situaci si totiž nemůže dovolit pohněvat ještě Přemysla. A tak se do Byzance vydává české poselstvo, v němž samozřejmě nechybí ani Oldřich z Chlumu. Císař mu udělí pravomoci vyšetřovat, jenže ve světě postaveném na intrikách a zradě, musí královský prokurátor neustále balancovat na hraně života a smrti…
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Dědictví bohů 1: Déšť stínů a konců
Z prachu zapomenutých světů povstává říše, kde víly žijí v okovech a slouží mocným Dědicům bohů. Každých pět let probíhá Selekce: šest království si vybírá své Zdroje, víly, z jejichž moci čerpají sílu i život. Tessalyn Ausra, dívka z kraje, na který svět dávno zapomněl, skončí ve službě v nejtemnějším království ze všech. Stává se Zdrojem pro Dědice, jehož krása plodí touhu i zkázu. S každým nádechem se Tessa propadá hlouběji do temnoty. Co když se v ní ale skrývá víc, než by ji napadlo?
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Poirot első esetei
Hercule Poirot Agatha Christie-vel egyszerre debütált A titokzatos stylesi eset lapjain, az első világháborús belga menekültből azonban itt, ezeken a lapokon válik vérbeli, világhír előtt álló nyomozó. Ez a tizennyolc, Hastings kapitány által elmesélt történet a belgiumi kezdetektől a harmincas évekig kíséri a szimmetria tojásfejű megszállottjának pályáját: útját eltűnt hadititkok, ékszerek és szakácsnők, holttestek és családi átkok szegélyezik, a legnagyobb veszély mégsem az, hogy briliáns logikai és pszichológiai képességei felmondják a szolgálatot - hanem hogy álcázásként le akarják vágni a bajszát!
"Amit a saját szemünkkel "látunk", ahogy mondani szokás, az nem mindig igaz. Az agyunkkal is látnunk kell; használnunk kell a kis szürke sejteket!"
Odvaha letět
Dva roky po ztrátě milovaného muže se Morgan Bartleyová snaží začít znovu. Rekonstrukce domu na pláži má být její terapií – způsobem, jak zmírnit záchvaty úzkosti a bolest v srdci. Jenže pak potká svého souseda. Jackson Montgomery, svobodný otec pětileté holčičky a pilot pobřežní stráže, je zvyklý zachraňovat „dámy v nesnázích“, Morgan ale o záchranu nestojí. Je silná, tvrdohlavá a neodolatelně nádherná. A ve svém životě už dalšího pilota nechce. Bude vzájemná přitažlivost dostatečný lék na staré rány?
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Japan - A History in Objects
A history of the Japanese archipelago through its material artefacts over fifteen millennia.
This spirited visual account of life in the Japanese archipelago spans over 15,000 years, revealing the stories behind an intriguing selection of objects from the British Museum Collection. It explores the history of the region through artefacts, from the lengthy prehistoric record, through the rise of Buddhism and a military elite in Japan's classical and medieval periods, to the economic and cultural developments of the early modern and modern eras.
Ancient flame pots and jewelry, textiles and armour, folding screens and contemporary manga provide glimpses of the lives of farmers and merchants, medieval warriors and modern women. A wide range of ceramics and sculpture, metalwork and lacquerware, paintings, prints and textiles provides a rich and compelling portrait of a society and culture that occupies a special place in the imagination of its citizens and visitors.
Tri hodiny agónie v Getsemanskej záhrade
Tri hodiny agónie v Getsemanskej záhrade sú duchovným ponorom do noci, v ktorej sa v tichu Olivovej záhrady rozhoduje o spáse sveta.
Táto brožúrka je výberom z diela Hodiny umučenia nášho Pána Ježiša Krista vo videniach Luisy Piccarrety a pozýva bdieť pri Ježišovi počas troch hodín jeho agónie:
• agónie lásky, ktorá na seba berie hriechy ľudstva,
• agónie bolesti, v ktorej Ježiš trpí až do krvavého potu,
• agónie opustenosti, keď zostáva sám.
Modlitbovo-meditatívny text nabáda k pomalému čítaniu, zastaveniu, súcitu a hlbokému vnútornému spojeniu s trpiacim Kristom. Je určený tým, ktorí chcú prežiť Getsemani nielen ako biblickú udalosť, ale ako osobné stretnutie, ktoré premieňa srdce, učí bdieť, modliť sa a zjednotiť svoju vôľu s Božou vôľou – aj uprostred bolesti, ticha a temnoty.
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Svědkyně na útěku - Wedding Dreams 2
Cleo tomu nemůže uvěřit. Zrovna ona má jako družička organizovat svatbu své nejlepší
kamarádky po boku Daemona Hella? Daemon, který je nesnesitelný a s nímž před
několika měsíci zažila jedno z nejhorších rande svého života. Když s ním navíc musí
na krátkou dobu sdílet byt, chaos je dokonán. Cleo totiž najednou zjišťuje, že její nový
spolubydlící nejenže vypadá pekelně sexy, když vychází z koupelny jen v ručníku,
ale také ji proti její vůli dokáže rozesmát. Možná není tak strašný, jak si myslela?
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Vraždy na malém městě
Čtyři detektivní příběhy, jedna vyšetřovatelka a nejmenované české městečko.
Mladá adeptka kriminalistiky Dana Králíčková nastupuje na své první místo a ocitá se rovnýma nohama přímo ve vyšetřování záhadné vraždy. Ještě netuší, že na ni čekají další zapeklité případy a že se v průběhu času vypracuje na zkušenou kapitánku a šéfku vyšetřujícího týmu. To vše můžeme sledovat ve čtyřech detektivních povídkách, které našly svůj předobraz v příbězích vysílaných v Českém rozhlase. Spolu s podporučicí a později kapitánkou odhalujeme jemné předivo motivů, které vedou ke zločinům. Autor nás nechává nahlédnout do často složitých pohnutek a okolností, jež se skrývají za každou vraždou.
Time to Shine
From the New York Times bestselling author of Heated Rivalry comes a merry and bright hockey romance about finding your place, finding your people and finding your way back to the one you love the most.
For Landon Stackhouse, being called up from the Calgary farm team is exciting and terrifying, even if, as the backup goalie, he rarely leaves the bench. A quiet loner by nature, Landon knows he gives off strong “don’t talk to me” vibes. The only player who doesn’t seem to notice is Calgary’s superstar young winger, Casey Hicks.
Casey treats Landon like an old friend, even though they’ve only interacted briefly in the past. He’s endlessly charming and completely laid-back in a way that Landon absolutely can’t relate to. They couldn’t have less in common, but Landon needs a place to live that’s not a hotel room and Casey has just bought a massive house—and hates being alone.
As roommates, Casey refuses to be defeated by Landon’s one-word answers. As friends, Landon comes to notice a few things about Casey, like his wide, easy smile and sparkling green-blue eyes. Spending the holidays together only intensifies their bromance-turned-romance. But as the new year approaches, the countdown to the end of Landon’s time in Calgary is on.
Careless People
Sarah Wynn-Williams joined Facebook believing the company could change things for the better. Instead, what she encountered over seven years was so shocking that Meta obtained a legal order to silence her.
Now you can read her story.
Candid and entertaining, Wynn-Williams’ account pulls back the curtain on Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg and the global elite. She exposes the true cost of Silicon Valley’s ambition, from outrageous schemes cooked up on private jets to the alarming consequences of Facebook’s aggressive pursuit of global dominance.
Careless People is a gripping and utterly explosive read that will forever change how you view the technology that runs our lives – and the unchecked power of those who control it.
Podvod zlatého faraona
Nález starého deníku v domě mladé Egypťanky s českými kořeny spustí v Káhiře nebývalý povyk. Lidé se ztrácejí za zvláštních okolností a někdo má enormní zájem na tom, aby si mladá žena deník svého pradědečka – českého milovníka archeologie Eduarda – nikdy nepřečetla. Jaké je tajemství Eduardova přátelství se slavným Howardem Carterem? A nestal se Tutanchamon pouhou zástěrkou jednoho z největších podvodů v historii?
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Kostičas 5: Temné zrcadlo
Pátý díl bestsellerové série Kostičas je konečně tady!
Krajinochodkyně Paige Mahoneyová se poprvé po více než deseti letech ocitla mimo území Scionské republiky. Za jiných okolností by z toho měla radost, jenže ve skutečnosti netuší, jak se jí to podařilo. Z posledního půlroku si vůbec nic nepamatuje, a netuší proč.
Revoluce však nepočká. Paige proto míří do Benátek, kde program Domino odhalil důkazy o tajném plánu Scionu. Než se Paige bude moci vrátit do Londýna, musí se pokusit rozkrýt operaci, která by během několika týdnů srazila celou Evropu na kolena.
Brzy se ukáže, že jediný, kdo by mohl obnovit její ztracené vzpomínky, je Arcturus Mesarthim, který by mohl mít v rukou také klíč ke svržení Scionu. Oba si přejí totéž — zasadit nečekaný a fatální úder, který by zvýšil jejich šance na vítězství.
The Face
A pioneering study into how we interpret faces and what they reveal about us, from a world-renowned cultural historian.
What's in a face?
The face is the only part of the body where all the senses come together and, over the course of human history, has come to represent who we are as individuals. We unlock our phones with facial recognition; we have our faces stamped in our passports; and although our faces may change over the course of our lives - whether through ageing, accident, illness or lifestyle - they remain a foundational marker of identity.
In The Face, cultural historian Fay Bound-Alberti explores the ways humans have interpreted faces and how they have shaped our ideas of morality, social hierarchy, psychology and so much more, revealing some of the biases that inform our everyday lives. She charts how new technologies and cultural innovations have transformed our conception of selfhood over time - from the growth of portraiture in the Renaissance and the mass production of mirrors and photography in the nineteenth century, to twenty-first century developments, such as digital avatars and face transplants.
Bringing together a wealth of fascinating research, interviews and illuminating personal narratives, Bound-Alberti probes beneath the surface to ask what our faces really say about us.
Gennaro’s Hidden Italy
From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the sun-soaked coasts of Sicily, each page explores the ingredients, landscapes and kitchens that shaped these treasured recipes, many of which are now remembered by only a few Nonnas.
Gennaro Contaldo, with his unmatched passion for authentic Italian flavours, guides you through a treasure trove of lost recipes that were on the verge of fading into history. Organised by region (Central, North, Islands, and South), discover dishes that once formed the heart of family gatherings: humble pasta variations, vibrant sauces, and comforting classics.
From Pope’s Pasta and Medieval Pancakes to Assassin’s Spaghetti, Courgettes with Amaretti, Sweet and Savoury Ravioli, Chestnut Pudding and even Watermelon Jelly – each captures the true spirit of Italy. Filled with Gennaro’s warm anecdotes and culinary wisdom, this book is a heartfelt homage to his homeland – celebrating tradition, preserving culture, and serving up Italy’s stories one irresistible bite at a time.
Vitamin P4
An essential global survey of the most exciting contemporary painters, as selected by the world’s leading art experts Painting is one of the oldest art forms, with roots in prehistoric caves, ancient Roman villas, and Renaissance portraiture. Today, a new generation of artists experiment, innovate, and breathe new life into this enduring medium. From immersive exhibitions with massive wall paintings to quiet, minuscule compositions, Vitamin P4: New Perspectives in Painting brings together 108 artists from 44 countries, showcasing the best contemporary painters around the world.
Nominated by high-profile art experts including museum directors, curators, historians, and critics, the featured artists range from established names to emerging stars. Each artist is represented by richly illustrated pages of their work, both individual paintings and exhibition views, as well as informative texts, giving readers an inclusive overview of their practice. Exciting, inspiring, and essential to followers of contemporary art, this new iteration of Phaidon’s renowned Vitamin P books offers the definitive guide to the medium of painting today.
The Far Edges of the Known World
What was it like to live on the edges of ancient empires, at the boundaries of the known world?
When Ovid was exiled from Rome to a border town on the Black Sea, he despaired at his new bleak and barbarous surroundings. Like many Greeks and Romans, Ovid thought the outer reaches of his world was where civilisation ceased to exist. Our fascination with the Greek and Roman world, and the abundance of writing that we have from it, means that we usually explore the ancient world from this perspective too. Was Ovid's exile really as bad as he claimed? What was it truly like to live on the edges of these empires, on the boundaries of the known world?
Thanks to archaeological excavations, we now know that the borders of the empires we consider the 'heart' of civilisation were in fact thriving, vibrant cultures - just not ones we might expect. This is where the boundaries of 'civilised' and 'barbarians' began to dissipate; where the rules didn't always apply; where normally juxtaposed cultures intermarried; and where nomadic tribes built their own cities.
Taking us along the sandy caravan routes of Morocco to the freezing winters of the northern Black Sea, from Co-Loa in the Red River valley of Vietnam to the rain-lashed forts south of Hadrian's Wall, Owen Rees explores the powerful empires and diverse peoples in Europe, Asia and Africa beyond the reaches of Greece and Rome. In doing so, he offers us a new, brilliantly rich lens with which to understand the ancient world.
The Gender Bias
Two people are firefighters and do the same job. When one is asked what they do for a living, their response is met with: 'That's amazing, you are so brave!', while the other is asked: 'Isn't that dangerous? Aren't you scared? What about your kids?' Can you guess the difference between the two?
These comments are the reality for Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton and many other women at work and in life. Gender biases stop women from succeeding - but why are certain qualities associated with success viewed less favourably for women?
After leaving home at 15, going through extreme personal adversity and a period of homelessness, Sabrina gained first-hand experience of the hurdles women face to become successful. In The Gender Bias, she explores the everyday prejudices women experience through the prism of success. From leadership, to risk-taking, perception and failure, Sabrina exposes the invisible barriers that are holding women back.
Through an analysis of studies and data, Sabrina unpicks why women are judged differently, examines why that matters and offers practical solutions on how we can tackle our biases and overcome sustained systems.
The Dragon and the Sun Lotus
The world is on the brink of destruction. The mo - beautiful, ravenous demons who drink the souls of mortals - roam free and they will not cease until all the realms fall to darkness...An'ying must risk everything to stop them.But a betrayal has turned the tides of this war: her handsome rival from the Immortality Trials and the man she was falling in love with, Yu'chen, is now the enemy. Yu'chen is half mo - his mother is the Demon Queen of the Kingdom of Night, and the monster responsible for killing An'ying's father. An'ying's one hope is the boy in the jade - her lifelong guardian and heir to the last mortal Emperor - Hao'yang.
Together, they must join forces to rally an army that stretches across realms, from the Four Seas of the Dragons to the Phoenixes of the Golden Desert.But first An'ying must awaken the immortal power slumbering in her own veins...
Najpredávanejší autori v tejto kategórii: Dominik Dán, Joanne K. Rowling, Elle Kennedy, Freida McFadden, Sarah J. Maasová.
