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Yesterday
The first major account of this transformative period in the history of Great BritainBetween 1990 and 2020, the United Kingdom experienced tension between unparalleled social change and a pragmatic political culture which sought continuity, compromise and gradualism. Thatcher’s legacy was slowly digested, Blair’s ‘New Labour’ thoroughly scrutinized and the decision was made after forty-seven years to leave the European Union. The UK’s long-established major institutions—monarchy, parliament and the union between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland—were sorely tested. Yesterday provides the first fully documented history of this pivotal time in Great Britain. Was the UK in decline? Brian Harrison points to Britain’s unsuccessful adventures in Iraq and Afghanistan and its relative economic decline, underfunded hospitals, sink schools, over-filled prisons and terrorism of both Irish and Islamic varieties. Yet there were successes. Harrison shows how the UK’s participatory institutions outmanoeuvred terrorism and precariously surmounted regional, intergenerational, ethnic and social-class tensions. This vibrant, creative society saw major improvements in time, place and recruitment for work, as well as growth and innovation in conservation, digitization, tourism, consumerism, sport and the arts. Some changes were revolutionary: in family life and relations between the generations, and in the ever-changing electronic media. And if religious observance was in decline, immigrants were introducing new faiths and even a revived religious fervour while attitudes to health and death were changing fast. A panoramic and wide-ranging analysis by a scholar at the height of his powers, Yesterday paints an evocative, richly textured portrait of a people who were shedding their complacency and insularity and bracing themselves to face a very different but promising future.
Wittgenstein, Human Beings and Conversation
This book brings together David Cockburn’s best work on Wittgensteinian themes relating to ‘mind’ and ‘language’. While none of these papers is well described as ‘exegetical’, most are discussions of Wittgenstein, and all are discussions of themes central to his later work and strongly influenced by it. The papers can be roughly divided between ‘the philosophy of mind’ and ‘the philosophy of language’. They are, however, united by the idea that this standard classification of topics stands in the way of clear thinking about core issues, and, closely connected with that, united by the idea that the notion of a human being must be central to any philosophical treatment of them. Cockburn’s approach is marked by the detailed attention given to the human bodily form, and his approach to language by the central place given to the idea of conversation. The discussions are enriched by incorporating some consideration of our relation to non-human creatures. The papers are linked by an insistence on the inescapably ethical dimension of any adequate discussion of these issues. While the debt to Wittgenstein is enormous, a number of the papers involve what may be significant criticisms of him.
Sister Svangerd and the Devil You Know
When the Church of the Invincible Sun is looking for someone to do its dirty work, they call on Sister Svangerd and her priest. Stealing a book might sound like a relatively simple task, but this isn't any old book. To get their hands on it, they must impersonate a legendary figure, create the world's most expensive letter of introduction, and sneak into the most heavily guarded library in the world. All in a day's work, but the machinations of the mysterious Loyal Opposition threaten to derail their best-laid plans.
Batman in the Seventies (New Edition)
In the seventies, Batman began his transformation from the campy Caped Crusader of the sixties television show into the grim Dark Knight of the nineties' motion pictures. This action-packed book includes the greatest adventures of that era which helped to reshape this legendary icon. Featuring Batgirl, Robin, the Joker, Man-Bat, the Huntress, and Ra's al Ghul, BATMAN IN THE SEVENTIES is an outstanding opportunity to look back and enjoy the tales of the past that are now the foundation for the future.
A Yuri Love Story That Begins with Getting Dumped in a Dream Vol. 2
Tsukushi only became aware of how she felt about her best friend Hinoka after having a dream where Hinoka rejected her, while Hinoka has had hidden feelings for Tsukushi all along. But neither knows how the other feels! With the help of her classmates, including the assertive Sara and the handsome glasses girl Yuu, Tsukushi makes a vow: She will confess to Hinoka at the seaside... The continuation of the two-sided one-sided romance! A yuri manga blend of dreams and reality starring an allegedly cheery girl and a supposedly cool beauty picks up the pace in volume 2!
Laughter in the Sunshine
On the way home from work one night, Kiriyama Taiyou picks up a friendly stray cat. Pets are strictly off-limits at his apartment building, but he attempts to sneak in his new feline friend anyway - only to be caught by the grumpy building manager, Taira Asahi. Taiyou begs Asahi to let him keep the cat until he can find it a new home. To his shock, Asahi agrees. The catch? Taiyou has to be his gofer until the cat is gone. As Taiyou runs himself ragged completing errands for Asahi, he begins to notice a kind heart lying beneath his prickly exterior... as well as the unrequited crush on someone that Asahi's been nursing for years. Taiyou wants to make Asahi’s romantic dreams come true, but will his attempts at playing cupid lead to his own broken heart?
Late in the Day
From the multimillion-copy bestselling author of In a Single Moment comes a gripping story of trust, family and the secrets we keep. When Harriet Carmichael leaves her husband, she is determined to begin again: new home, new life, a chance to live on her own terms. A life drawing class seems harmless enough, until she finds herself drawn to Mac, the charming but elusive model. Her adult children disapprove of her every move, and when Mac—significantly younger and apparently homeless—moves in with her, their suspicions reach fever pitch. Yet there is an undeniable spark between Harriet and Mac, one that makes Harriet question what she truly wants from this new chapter. While her family is convinced she’s being manipulated by a conman, Harriet longs to believe in his genuine affection. But she has secrets of her own, shaped by experiences she has never dared to share. As buried memories rise to the surface—along with a friend she thought lost forever—Harriet must weigh her heart against her judgement. Is she finally ready to reveal who she really is, or is she making the biggest mistake of her life?
Venus Mission: I Was an Assassin-for-Hire Who Died, Now I'm Hunting Heroes in Another World (Light Novel) Vol. 1
Takashi Suzuki, a middle-aged mercenary and former hit man, just lost his battle with cancer. But death isn’t the end for a killer of his caliber. A mysterious goddess has other plans: reincarnate him in a fantasy world - and give him a divine kill order: eliminate thirty-two heroes. These so-called heroes? Japanese high schoolers summoned en masse, granted cheat-level powers, and now plunging the world into chaos. Reborn as Rei and partnered with the beautiful and deadly elf warrior Lydina, Suzuki must bring every skill he has to the battlefield - from modern combat tactics and classical martial arts to his newly awakened magic. But this mission is more than a bloodbath. The goddess's true motives remain shrouded, and a larger conspiracy is unfolding behind the scenes. Can Rei survive long enough to cross every name off his list - including a Sword Saint, an Arch Sage, and a deadly Necromancer?
Plno flirtu, plno kouzel
Tvůrkyni kouzelných šperků se její život obrátí vzhůru nohama a skončí na útěku s polovičním obrem… Elikki sice nemá rodinu, ale má svou divokou nezávislost, bezmezný šarm a dostatek talentu jako šperkařka, aby se mohla živit na cestách. Bohužel se jí ale zatím nedaří ovládat svou chaotickou magii… a temperament. Sladký, měkký Barra naopak žije poklidným životem se svou matkou a třemi sestrami a spravuje rodinný podnik. Jediné, co chce, je splynout s okolím a nedělat vlny – což je trochu složité, když jste dva a půl metru vysoký fialový poloobr. Tihle dva se prostě museli setkat! Pikantní cozy romance pro milovníky kniha, jako jsou Legendy a latéčka.
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Ako dostala veverička chuť na koláč
Malá veverička Veruška dostane chuť na koláč. Lenže ako sa taký koláč vlastne pečie?
Vyberie sa preto na cestu plnú stretnutí a postupne nachádza nielen odpovede, ale aj ochotných kamarátov, ktorí jej svojou troškou pomôžu splniť jej veľký plán.
Vznikne tak nielen voňavý koláč, ale aj milý príbeh o pomoci, priateľstve a radosti zo zdieľania. V knižke navyše nájdete aj recept, podľa ktorého si môžete spolu s deťmi pripraviť vlastný koláč.
Nežná knižka pre najmenšie deti o tom, že keď si pomáhame, všetko chutí lepšie.
Bít o slam
Jeden z nejstarších žijících českých slamerů se vrací tam, kde vždy byl nejdoma: na scénu, na stránku, do slova. Člobrdan, vlastním jménem Jan Jícha, přináší sbírku, která je provokací, diagnózou i vyznáním lásky k jazyku zároveň. S břitkým humorem a ostrostí, jíž se nelze vyhnout, rozpitvává svět, v němž diktaturu pojebariátu nevystřídal řád ani rozum, nýbrž kapitán Korporán, botoxy a asociální sítě. Jícha je básník, který nesedí tiše. Stojí na jevišti a ptá se nahlas, zda má vůbec smysl bít o slam, když prostor kolem nás hlučí prázdnotou. Sbírka BÍT O SLAM je plná básní (které se čtou jako monology a hrají se jako představení), prokládaných relaxativními pauzami, jež jsou čímkoli, jen ne klidné. Od třídních schůzek přes evropské parlamentace až po zhasínající duše – Jícha nezůstává nic dlužen ani tématu, ani čtenáři, ani sobě. Tenhle muž psal, ještě než to bylo trendy, a píše dál, i když trendy dávno odešly jinam. Přijměte pozvání do světa, kde slovo ještě něco znamená – i když se o to musíte pořádně poprat.
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SEDMADVACET LET TICHA A CHLAPEC, KTERÝ BEZE STOPY ZMIZEL…
Ve výkopu leží ostatky zavražděného jedenáctiletého chlapce zabalené do černého pytle. Nadporučík písecké kriminálky Bohumil „Choroš“ Charvát a jeho spolupracovník, beznohý ukrajinský uprchlík Lev Bohdanovyč Koval, vědí, že najít vraha po více než čtvrtstoletí nebude snadné. Zvlášť když na místě, kde pachatel tělo pohřbil, od té doby nezůstal kámen na kameni.
Na přelomu tisíciletí to v místním hudebním klubu Paluba a přilehlém sportovním areálu Spartaku pulzovalo životem. Stovky lidí přicházely a odcházely, aniž by po sobě zanechaly stopu. Choroš se Lvem se musí vrátit zpět do minulosti a krok za krokem vypátrat, kdo z nich mohl mít důvod zabíje
t. Každá další otázka víří bahno a každá odpověď má v sobě kus špíny. Stojí za zločinem hlídač, který po hochově zmizení utekl do Německa? Nebo snad trenér s nepřiznanou zálibou v mladých chlapcích? Pokud Choroš se Lvem neodhalí pachatele včas, pravda se možná ztratí znovu. A už navždy…
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The Muqaddimah
Volume one of the classic Islamic history of the world, now available to a new generation of readers in a fully unabridged editionWritten by the great fourteenth-century Arab scholar Ibn Khaldun, The Muqaddimah, or “Introduction,” is the earliest critical study of history. Though intended as the preface and first book of a world history, it is a wholly self-contained work, one that laid the foundations for fields of knowledge ranging from the philosophy of history to sociology and ethnography and has influenced writers such as Frank Herbert, Bruce Chatwin, and Naguib Mahfouz. A three-volume English translation by the eminent Islamicist Franz Rosenthal was first published in 1958 as part of the Bollingen Series, garnering immediate international acclaim. A one-volume abridged version followed in 1969. Now the complete unabridged edition of Rosenthal’s masterful translation is available again in three beautiful volumes, reintroducing this monumental study of history to twenty-first century audiences.
Breaking Free
From social media star and motivational speaker Spencer West, an inspirational guide that shows you how to be the person you were meant to be all along. You might think that the hardest mountain Spencer West had to climb was Mount Kilimanjaro, but as he tells it, the real challenge was learning to overcome the everyday mountains we all face: anxiety, self-doubt, and the pressure to live up to the expectations of others. Born without the use of his legs, Spencer discovered that the path he was told to follow only led to frustration and unfulfillment. With unrelenting candor and unexpected humor, Spencer shares his own experience of listening to his heart and creating a life defined by authenticity, not approval, to help you:· Dig deep and uncover who you were always meant to be· Pursue your passions fearlessly· Embrace the life that you want to live on your own termsThe road to self-discovery is certainly filled with vulnerability, but once you stop seeking permission to be yourself, you’ll find your most powerful and authentic self awaits you on the other side.
Read This to Look Cool
This book won’t fix you, but imagine how cool you’ll look carrying it around…
Maeve Dunigan has poured a lifetime of effort into seeming effortlessly chill. The results have been … mixed. Nonetheless, Maeve still believes she’s one pair of leather pants, one perfect use of the word “bespoke,” and one jar of expensive olives away from self-actualization. She’ll never stop trying, no matter how bespoke things get (was that right?).
With sharp wit and unflinching honesty, Maeve shares her own misadventures?like the time she quietly endured a ruptured appendix at McDonald’s so she wouldn’t come off as dramatic?and explores the universal desire to belong. She invites readers into her world of One Direction fanfiction authorship and passive-aggressive yogurt mind games, detailing the anxieties that come with living in an age of constant visibility.
Both cringe-inducing and uproarious, Read This To Look Cool is a deeply relatable meditation on the absurdity inherent in the constant performance of ourselves, offering a fresh perspective on self-love and the true meaning of cool. It’s a book that says “I see you” and also “Don’t look at me, though, my hair is doing something weird.”
Maľovanky so svietiacim tetovaním - Jednorožce
Maľovanky obsahujú 16 farebných strán s obrázkami na vyfarbenie a list originálnych tetovačiek,ktoré svietia v tme.
Maldive Guida Dei Pesci
La Guida da campo ai pesci delle Maldive presenta le oltre 200 specie principali di squali, razze e pesci delle Maldive. Una guida complementare al libro Fishes of the Maldives, Indian Ocean. Include una sagoma di ogni pesce per una facile identificazione, dettagli che comprendono la profondita, le dimensioni, la distribuzione, lo stato nella Lista Rossa IUCN, il riferimento alla pagina del libro e una casella per registrare le specie avvistate. Una guida rapida all'identificazione dei pesci per subacquei e amanti dello snorkeling nelle Maldive e nella piu ampia regione dell'Oceano Indiano. Una guida perfetta per verificare quei pesci misteriosi visti durante le immersioni. I simboli evidenziano punti di interesse e differenze tra specie simili. La Guida da campo ai pesci delle Maldive e compatta, facile da usare e progettata per assistere il lavoro sul campo e le iniziative di conservazione.
Jia Has a Dog Problem
Jia runs from every dog - big, tiny, spotted, or shaggy. Charlie the French bulldog hides from every kid - behind couches, laundry, even grown-ups' legs. When something far scarier forces these two together, they discover a sweet surprise: a friend who understands.
Vesmír není dominatrix
Poezie mikulovsko-brněnské básnířky Eli Hondl (nar. 1995) je světem protikladů. Její obraznost dokáže být lyrická a odkouzleně křehká, ale i naštvaně kritická a syrová. Na jedné straně tu „ze dna vraků prorůstají jako choroše / tlamy bílých běluh / písně tumorů samoty“, abychom se jen o chvíli později stali svědky mlčení i výkřiků, jež mají kořeny v hněvu stejně jako v sexu. Jednotlivými básněmi ve sbírce se pak jako jednotící linka táhne tělesnost; ta reflektuje jak tělo vlastní, tak i tělo společenské. A nakonec je tak do dvojí role postaven i jazyk samotný — prostředek, jak zúčtovat sama se sebou: „ideologický jazyk polykej pomalu / vyklovaná rána hnisá božskou / ale třetí oko máš příliš jasné“.
