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A glorious classic fantasy combining the magic of Ursula Le Guin's The Wizard of Earthsea with the epic mastery of Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. In a faraway land where members of the royal fami…

A glorious classic fantasy combining the magic of Ursula Le Guin's The Wizard of Earthsea with the epic mastery of Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. In a faraway land where members of the royal family are named for the virtues they embody, one young boy will become a walking enigma. Born on the wrong side of the sheets, Fitz, son of Chivalry Farseer, is a royal bastard cast out into the world, friendless and lonely. Only his magical link with animals - the old art known as the Wit - gives him solace and companionship. But the Wit, if used too often, is a perilous magic, and one abhorred by the nobility.So when Fitz is finally adopted into the royal household, he must give up his old ways and embrace a new life of weaponry, scribing, courtly manners; and how to kill a man secretly, as he trains to become a royal assassin. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 400, Nakladatelství: Harper Collins Publishers, Autor: Robin Hobb, ISBN-13: 9780007562251, Datum vydání: 2014

"The word "love" is a most often defined as a noun, yet...we would all love better if we used it as a verb," writes bell hooks as she comes out fighting and on fire in All About Love.Here, at her m…

"The word "love" is a most often defined as a noun, yet...we would all love better if we used it as a verb," writes bell hooks as she comes out fighting and on fire in All About Love.Here, at her most provocative and intensely personal, the renowned scholar, cultural critic, and feminist skewers our view of love as romance. In its place she offers a proactive new ethic for a people and a society bereft with lovelessness. As bell hooks uses her incisive mind and razor-sharp pen to explore the question "What is love?" her answers strike at both the mind and heart. In thirteen concise chapters, hooks examines her own search for emotional connection and society's failure to provide a model for learning to love. Razing the cultural paradigm that the ideal love is infused with sex and desire, she provides a new path to love that is sacred, redemptive, and healing for the individuals and for a nation. The Utne Reader declared bell hooks one of the "100 Visionaries Who Can Change Your Life."All About Love is a powerful affirmation of just how profoundly she can. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 272, Nakladatelství: Harper Collins Publishers, Autor: Bell Hooks, ISBN-13: 9780060959470, Datum vydání: 2016

The hauntingly prophetic classic novel set in a not-too-distant future where books are burned by a special task force of firemen. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbid…

The hauntingly prophetic classic novel set in a not-too-distant future where books are burned by a special task force of firemen. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being the source of all discord and unhappiness. Even so, Montag is unhappy; there is discord in his marriage. Are books hidden in his house? The Mechanical Hound of the Fire Department, armed with a lethal hypodermic, escorted by helicopters, is ready to track down those dissidents who defy society to preserve and read books.The classic novel of a post-literate future, 'Fahrenheit 451' stands alongside Orwell's '1984' and Huxley's 'Brave New World' as a prophetic account of Western civilization's enslavement by the media, drugs and conformity. Bradbury's powerful and poetic prose combines with uncanny insight into the potential of technology to create a novel which over fifty years from first publication, still has the power to dazzle and shock. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 192, Nakladatelství: Harper Collins Publishers, Autor: Ray Bradbury, ISBN-13: 9780006546061, Datum vydání: 1993

From the star of No Reservations, Anthony Bourdain's New York Times-bestselling chronicle of travelling the world in search the globe's greatest culinary adventures"Bourdain shows himself to be one…

From the star of No Reservations, Anthony Bourdain's New York Times-bestselling chronicle of travelling the world in search the globe's greatest culinary adventures"Bourdain shows himself to be one of the country's best food writers. His opinions are as strong as his language, and his tastes as infectious as his joy." -Sam Sifton, New York Times Book ReviewThe only thing "gonzo gastronome" and internationally bestselling author Anthony Bourdain loves as much as cooking is traveling. Inspired by the question, "What would be the perfect meal?," Tony sets out on a quest for his culinary holy grail and, in the process, turns the notion of "perfection" inside out. From California to Cambodia, A Cooks' Tour chronicles the unpredictable adventures of America's boldest and bravest chef.Fans of Bourdain will find much to love in revisiting this classic culinary and travel memoir. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 288, Nakladatelství: Harper Collins Publishers, Autor: Anthony Bourdain, ISBN-13: 9780060012786, Datum vydání: 2002

"He says that's his best offer. Is it?She says she agrees. Does she?The interview went great-or did it?He said he'd never do it again. But he did."Read this book and send your nonverbal intelligenc…

"He says that's his best offer. Is it?She says she agrees. Does she?The interview went great-or did it?He said he'd never do it again. But he did."Read this book and send your nonverbal intelligence soaring. Joe Navarro, a former FBI counterintelligence officer and a recognized expert on nonverbal behavior, explains how to "speed-read" people: decode sentiments and behaviors, avoid hidden pitfalls, and look for deceptive behaviors. You'll also learn how your body language can influence what your boss, family, friends, and strangers think of you.You will discover:The ancient survival instincts that drive body languageWhy the face is the least likely place to gauge a person's true feelingsWhat thumbs, feet, and eyelids reveal about moods and motivesThe most powerful behaviors that reveal our confidence and true sentimentsSimple nonverbals that instantly establish trustSimple nonverbals that instantly communicate authorityFilled with examples from Navarro's professional experience, this definitive book offers a powerful new way to navigate your world. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 272, Nakladatelství: Harper Collins Publishers, Autor: Joe Navarro,Marvin Karlins, ISBN-13: 9780061438295, Datum vydání: 2008

A thrilling, profoundly moving, and utterly unique retelling of the legend of Achilles and the Trojan War from the bestselling author of Circe A tale of gods, kings, immortal fame, and the human he…

A thrilling, profoundly moving, and utterly unique retelling of the legend of Achilles and the Trojan War from the bestselling author of Circe A tale of gods, kings, immortal fame, and the human heart, The Song of Achilles is a dazzling literary feat that brilliantly reimagines Homer's enduring masterwork, The Iliad.An action-packed adventure, an epic love story, a marvelously conceived and executed page-turner, Miller's monumental debut novel has already earned resounding acclaim from some of contemporary fiction's brightest lights - and fans of Mary Renault, Bernard Cornwell, Steven Pressfield, and Colleen McCullough's Masters of Rome series will delight in this unforgettable journey back to ancient Greece in the Age of Heroes. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 416, Nakladatelství: Harper Collins Publishers, Autor: Madeline Miller, ISBN-13: 9780062060624, Datum vydání: 2012

Called "The Black Pope" by many of his followers, Anton La Vey began the road to High Priesthood of the Church of Satan when he was only 16 years old and an organ player in a carnival: "On Saturday…

Called "The Black Pope" by many of his followers, Anton La Vey began the road to High Priesthood of the Church of Satan when he was only 16 years old and an organ player in a carnival: "On Saturday night I would see men lusting after halfnaked girls dancing at the carnival, and on Sunday morning when I was playing the organ for tent-show evangelists at the other end of the carnival lot, I would see these same men sitting in the pews with their wives and children, asking God to forgive them and purge them of carnal desires. And the next Saturday night they'd be back at The carnival or some other place of indulgence. I knew then that the Christian Church thrives on hypocrisy, and that man's carnal nature will out!"From that time early in his life his path was clear. Finally, on the last night of April, 1966 - Walpurgisnacht, the most important festival of the believers in witchcraft - LaVey shaved his head in the tradition of Ancient executioners and announced the formation of The Church Of Satan. He had seen the need for a church that would recapture man's body and his carnal desires as objects of celebration. "Since worship of fleshly things produces pleasure," he said, "there would then be a temple of glorious indulgence ..." Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 272, Nakladatelství: Harper Collins Publishers, Autor: Anton Szandor Lavey, ISBN-13: 9780380015399, Datum vydání: 1992

A fortune teller once told Mila she’d find a man who would take her breath away. She refrained from telling her it would be literally while Mila ran for her life.Having always done what is expected…

A fortune teller once told Mila she’d find a man who would take her breath away. She refrained from telling her it would be literally while Mila ran for her life.Having always done what is expected of her, Mila dresses the part, only dates college boys with exemplary backgrounds, and doesn’t ask questions. Not about her papa’s absences or his refusal to let her set foot in her birthplace—Russia.Suffocated by the rules and unanswered questions, Mila does what she’s always wanted to. She boards a plane to Moscow.She never expected to fall for a man on the way. One with unexplained wealth, tattoos on his hands, and secrets in his eyes. But it doesn’t take long for his caress to become a rough grasp muffling her screams.Revenge is a dish best served cold. Unfortunately, a Russian winter is the coldest of them all, and Mila soon learns the only way to escape intact is to do the impossible and thaw her captor’s heart. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 410, Nakladatelství: Independently Published, Autor: Danielle Lori, ISBN-13: 9798580938387, Datum vydání: 2020

"It all began very innocently. Truly."The Year is 1883 and Emma M. Lion has returned to her London neighborhood of St. Crispian's. But Emma's plans for a charmed and studious life are sabotaged by …

"It all began very innocently. Truly."The Year is 1883 and Emma M. Lion has returned to her London neighborhood of St. Crispian's. But Emma's plans for a charmed and studious life are sabotaged by her eccentric Cousin Archibald, her formidable Aunt Eugenia, and the slightly odd denizens of St. Crispian's.Emma M. Lion offers up her Unselected Journals, however self-incriminating they may be, which comprise a series of volumes. Armed with wit and a sideways amusement, Emma documents the curious realities of her life at Lapis Lazuli House. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 208, Nakladatelství: Independently published, Autor: Beth Brower, ISBN-13: 9780998063645, Datum vydání: 2021

Das Buch der Weisheit ist eines der meistverkauften esoterisch-spirituellen Werke unserer Zeit. Es enthüllt, wie ein tiefes Verständnis der Wahrheit zu wohltuendem inneren Frieden führen kann. Dies…

Das Buch der Weisheit ist eines der meistverkauften esoterisch-spirituellen Werke unserer Zeit. Es enthüllt, wie ein tiefes Verständnis der Wahrheit zu wohltuendem inneren Frieden führen kann. Dieses Buch bietet einen Schatz an Wissen - von leicht zugänglichen Grundlagen bis hin zu verborgenen Einsichten aus mystischen Traditionen.In einem leicht verdaulichen Stil vermittelt es Weisheiten, die dir helfen, die Verbindung zwischen dir und dem Universum zu erkennen. Das Werk ist reich an okkultem Wissen und Hintergrundinformationen, die die Entfaltung von Geist, Körper und Seele fördern. Zugleich schlägt es eine Brücke zwischen uralter Mystik und moderner Spiritualität auf wissenschaftlicher Grundlage. Jazyk: Němčina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 118, Nakladatelství: Independently published, Autor: Revival Of Wisdom,Harry Blaine Joseph, ISBN-13: 9798253414033, Datum vydání: 2026

System Design Interview - An Insider's Guide (Volume 1)System design interviews are the most difficult to tackle of all technical interview questions. This book is Volume 1 of the System Design Int…

System Design Interview - An Insider's Guide (Volume 1)System design interviews are the most difficult to tackle of all technical interview questions. This book is Volume 1 of the System Design Interview - An insider's guide series that provides a reliable strategy and knowledge base for approaching a broad range of system design questions. This book provides a step-by-step framework for how to tackle a system design question. It includes many real-world examples to illustrate the systematic approach, with detailed steps that you can follow.What's inside?- An insider's take on what interviewers really look for and why.- A 4-step framework for solving any system design interview question.- 16 real system design interview questions with detailed solutions.- 188 diagrams to visually explain how different systems work.Table Of ContentsChapter 1: Scale From Zero To Millions Of UsersChapter 2: Back-of-the-envelope EstimationChapter 3: A Framework For System Design InterviewsChapter 4: Design A Rate LimiterChapter 5: Design Consistent HashingChapter 6: Design A Key-value StoreChapter 7: Design A Unique Id Generator In Distributed SystemsChapter 8: Design A Url ShortenerChapter 9: Design A Web CrawlerChapter 10: Design A Notification SystemChapter 11: Design A News Feed SystemChapter 12: Design A Chat SystemChapter 13: Design A Search Autocomplete SystemChapter 14: Design YoutubeChapter 15: Design Google DriveChapter 16: The Learning Continues Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 324, Nakladatelství: Independently Published, Autor: Alex Xu, ISBN-13: 9798664653403, Datum vydání: 2020

She fears the dark.He rules it.Her dresses are too tight, her heels too tall. She laughs too loudly, eats without decorum, and mixes up most sayings in the book. Little do most know it’s just a spa…

She fears the dark.He rules it.Her dresses are too tight, her heels too tall. She laughs too loudly, eats without decorum, and mixes up most sayings in the book. Little do most know it’s just a sparkly disguise, there to hide one panic attack at a time.Nobody can crack Gianna’s facade . . . no one anyway, until he comes along.Most see a paragon of morality; a special agent upholding the law. In the New York underworld, others know him as a hustler, a killer, his nature as cold as the heart of ice in his chest. Christian Allister has always followed the life plan he’d envisioned in his youth, beneath the harsh lights of a frigid, damp cell. With a proclivity for order and the number three, he’s never been tempted to veer off course. But perhaps one should never say never . . .One winter night and their lives intertwine. She hates him - his stone-cold demeanor, his arrogance and too-perceptive eye - but over the years, even as their games consist of insulting each other’s looks and intelligence, she begins to live to play with him.Nowhere in Christian’s plans had he ever prepared for Gianna. She’s chaos embodied, not his type, and married, but none of that can stop his eyes from following her wherever she goes.All along, she doesn’t even know that she’s his - his frustration, his fascination.His maddest obsession.*Can be read as a standalone, though it is recommended you read The Sweetest Oblivion first to avoid spoilers from Book #1 Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 332, Nakladatelství: Independently Published, Autor: Danielle Lori, ISBN-13: 9781093765007, Datum vydání: 2019

GOTHIC VIOLENCE follows a gang of jihadist surfers who use insider trading profit to disable the national power grid and capture Florida amid total panic.GOTHIC VIOLENCE is a fictional dark comedy …

GOTHIC VIOLENCE follows a gang of jihadist surfers who use insider trading profit to disable the national power grid and capture Florida amid total panic.GOTHIC VIOLENCE is a fictional dark comedy by author, Mike Ma. Though it's a continuation of the Harassment Architecture, this book stands alone.When asked for comment, the author told us he "prefers this book far more" and that it is a "more brutal and optimistic story". Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 194, Nakladatelství: Independently Published, Autor: Mike Ma, ISBN-13: 9798511367767, Datum vydání: 2021

"At a glance, Mike comes off like a 1980s teen movie bully on downers." - Playboy Magazine."Mike Ma bragged about crashing a White House press conference." - The Huffington Post.Now, you can read h…

"At a glance, Mike comes off like a 1980s teen movie bully on downers." - Playboy Magazine."Mike Ma bragged about crashing a White House press conference." - The Huffington Post.Now, you can read his long-awaited first book. HARASSMENT ARCHITECTURE has been described as an almost plotless and violent march against what the author calls the "lowerworld". Written in many small to medium sized chapters, it's the story of a man who aims to usher in the collapse of America. He is sick on his surroundings, bound by them, but still seeking the way out.This is the third edition of the book, updated last in July of 2021. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 148, Nakladatelství: Independently Published, Autor: Mike Ma, ISBN-13: 9781795641494, Datum vydání: 2019