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Genomic Politics: How the Revolution in Genomic Science Is Shaping American Society (Hochschild Jennifer)(Pevná vazba)

585 Kč

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A groundbreaking analysis of how the genomic revolution is transforming American society and creating new social divisions-some along racial lines-that promise to fundamentally shape American politics for years to come. The emergence of genomic science in the last quarter century has revolutionized medicine, the justice system, and our very understanding of who we are. We use genomics to determine guilt and exonerate the convicted; devise new medicines; test embryos; and discover our ethnic and national roots. One might think that, given these advances, most would favor the availability of genomic tools. Yet as Jennifer Hochschild explains in Genomic Politics , the uses of genomic science are both politically charged and hotly contested. The political divisions around genomics do not follow the usual left-right ideological divides that dominate most of

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Introduction to the Reading of Hegel: Lectures on the Phenomenology of Spirit (Kojeve Alexandre)(Paperback)

690 Kč

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This collection of Kojeve's thoughts about Hegel constitutes one of the few important philosophical books of the twentieth century-a book, knowledge of which is requisite to the full awareness of our situation and to the grasp of the most modern perspective on the eternal questions of philosophy.--Allan Bloom (from his introduction)During the years 1933-1939, the Russian-born and German-educated Marxist political philosopher Alexandre Koj ve (1902-1968) brilliantly explicated--through a series of lectures--the philosophy of Hegel as it was developed in the Phenomenology of Spirit. This collection of lectures--originally compiled by Raymond Queneau and edited for its English-language translation by Allan Bloom--shows the intensity of Koj ve's study and thought and the depth of his insight into Hegel's Phenomenology. More important--for Koj ve was above all a philosopher and not

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Looking for Eliza (Arbuthnot Leaf)(Paperback)

229 Kč

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'Clever, warm and funny' - ADAM KAY'Beautifully rendered, thoughtful and original' - Pandora Sykes 'A marvellous read' - Ruth Hogan Ada is a widowed writer, navigating loneliness in Oxford after the death of her husband. She has no children. No grandchildren. She fears she is becoming peripheral, another invisible woman. Eliza is a student at the university. She finds it difficult to form meaningful relationships after the estrangement of her mother and breakup with her girlfriend. After meeting through Ada's new venture, 'Rent-a-Gran', and bonding over Lapsang Souchong tea and Primo Levi, they begin to find what they're looking for in each other. But can they cast off their isolation for good? An exquisite story of connection and loss, and how a person can change another person's life. Full of heartache yet joyful and

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My Broken Vagina: One Woman's Journey to Solve Sex (Bushe Fran)(Pevná vazba)

421 Kč

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This book is one woman's funny, moving, and sometimes awkward quest to fix her sex life, but it's the story of millions of women everywhere - half of all women have felt pain during sex. During award-winning writer and performer Fran Bushe's journey towards building a better relationship with her genitals, doctors advised her to have a glass of wine to loosen up, and male friends suggested she simply hadn't 'tried' the right penis yet. Unsurprisingly, neither worked. After a visit to Sex Camp and many attempts to fix her 'broken' vagina, Fran decided to share her own hilarious, excruciating, and sometimes upsetting experiences. With the help of her 16 year old self's diary, expert advice, candid and enlightening interviews with others about sex, and some self-care exercises, Fran sets about trying to make herself, and other people, feel like they're not being gaslit by their

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Young Lawrence - A Portrait of the Legend as a Young Man (Sattin Anthony)(Paperback / softback)

276 Kč

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A biography of Lawrence of Arabia in the years that formed

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Hell of War Comes Home: Imaginative Texts from the Conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq (Gilman Owen W. Jr.)(Paperback)

1 301 Kč

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Owen W. Gilman Jr. stresses the US experience of war in the twenty-first century and argues that wherever and whenever there is war, there will be imaginative responses to it, especially the recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Since the trauma of September 11, the experience of Americans at war has been rendered honestly and fully in a wide range of texts--creative nonfiction and journalism, film, poetry, and fiction. These responses, Gilman contends, have packed a lot of power and measure up even to World War II's literature and film.Like few other books, Gilman's volume studies these new texts-- among them Kevin Powers's debut novel The Yellow Birds and Phil Klay's short stories Redeployment, along with the films The Hurt Locker, American Sniper, and Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk. For perspective, Gilman also looks at some touchstones from the Vietnam War. Compared to a

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Mary, Mary (Patterson James)(Paperback / softback)

254 Kč

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The eleventh stunning book in James Patterson's Alex Cross series - the bestselling detective series of all

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The Widely Unknown Myth of Apple & Dorothy (Haydu Corey Ann)(Pevná vazba)

417 Kč

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Critically acclaimed author Corey Ann Haydu crafts a spellbinding tale following the modern-day descendants of ancient Greek gods--and how two young girls struggling against the weight of the family history end up becoming their own epic myth with large consequences. If you could choose to be a god forever, would you do it? Every winter solstice, today's Earthly descendants of Greek gods, nymphs, and muses must visit Mount Olympus to preserve their near-godly status. Until Dorothy's mother refuses to go, sealing her fate and dying a human death shortly after. In retaliation, the gods release an ultimatum: return to the heavens as gods or live as humans on Earth. Everyone must now make a choice.Dorothy is already at the bottom of the godly chain as the descendant of the infamous Pandora. Without her mother, the rest of

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Birnbaum's 2024 Disneyland Resort: The Official Vacation Guide (Birnbaum Guides)(Paperback)

420 Kč

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Millions of people visit Disneyland in Anaheim, California, each year and this is the one and only official guide. As Disneyland continues to grow and evolve, trust Birnbaum as your 2023-2024 guide for: There's a new way to enter theme park attractions: Lightning Lanes. This new service offers expedited wait times for favorite shows and attractions at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. Rely on Birnbaum for an accurate description of this time-saving program. (Fees Apply).Mickey's Toontown has been refreshed and revitalized! We give the scoop on this re-imagined realm.Disneyland Park welcomes back the popular Magic Happens parade in 2023, and Birnbaum tells you all about it.There's a whole new land at Disney California Adventure theme park: Avenger's Campus! Look for details about this adventure zone.A new

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Why Don't American Cities Burn? (Katz Michael B.)(Paperback)

768 Kč

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At 1:27 on the morning of August 4, 2005, Herbert Manes fatally stabbed Robert Monroe, known as Shorty, in a dispute over five dollars. It was a horrific yet mundane incident for the poor, heavily African American neighborhood of North Philadelphia--one of seven homicides to occur in the city that day and yet not make the major newspapers. For Michael B. Katz, an urban historian and a juror on the murder trial, the story of Manes and Shorty exemplified the marginalization, social isolation, and indifference that plague American cities.Introduced by the gripping narrative of this murder and its circumstances, Why Don't American Cities Burn? charts the emergence of the urban forms that underlie such events. Katz traces the collision of urban transformation with the rightward-moving social politics of late twentieth- and early twenty-first-century America. He shows how the

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Search Sweet Country (Laing Kojo)(Paperback / softback)

277 Kč

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Orphans from Liverpool Lane - The heartwarming and emotional wartime saga (Morton Eliza)(Paperback / softback)

207 Kč

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Left behind by her family, Marcia is sent to an orphanage - dreaming of one day finding a true home of her own. The Orphans of Liverpool Lane is a heartfelt wartime saga from Eliza

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Oxford Bookworms Library: Level 6:: The Enemy (Bagley Desmond)(Paperback / softback)

413 Kč

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Word count 28,850

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Adventuremice: Mermouse Mystery (Reeve Philip)(Paperback / softback)

181 Kč

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Wine Girl: The Trials and Triumphs of America's Youngest Sommelier (James Victoria)(Paperback)

472 Kč

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An affecting memoir from the country's youngest sommelier, tracing her path through the glamorous but famously toxic restaurant world At just twenty-one, the age when most people are starting to drink (well, legally at least), Victoria James became the country's youngest sommelier at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Even as Victoria was selling bottles worth hundreds and thousands of dollars during the day, passing sommelier certification exams with flying colors, and receiving distinction from all kinds of press, there were still groping patrons, bosses who abused their role and status, and a trip to the hospital emergency room. It would take hitting bottom at a new restaurant and restorative trips to the vineyards where she could feel closest to the wine she loved for Victoria to re-emerge, clear-eyed and passionate, and a proud leader of her own

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Science Communication in a Crisis: An Insider's Guide (Reddy Christopher)(Paperback)

804 Kč

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Science Communication in a Crisis: An Insider's Guide identifies the principal challenges that scientists face when communicating with different stakeholder groups and offers advice on how to navigate the maze of competing interests and deliver actionable science when the clock is ticking. If a scientist's goal is to deliver content and expertise to the people who need it, then other stakeholder groups-the media, the government, industry-need to be considered as partners to collaborate with in order to solve problems. Written by established scientist Christopher Reddy, who has been on the front lines of several environmental crisis events, the book highlights ten specific challenges and reflects on mistakes made and lessons learned. Reddy's aim is not to teach scientists how to ace an interview or craft a soundbite, rather, through exploring several high-profile case

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Have We All Gone Mad?: Why Groupthink Is Rising and How to Stop It (Booth Jerome)(Pevná vazba)

489 Kč

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We like to think of ourselves as rational, but human beings are fundamentally irrational creatures - and nowhere is that more apparent than in the fug of groupthink we see around us, from the boardroom to social media. Of the various forms of collective irrationality, groupthink is particularly dangerous. It involves adherence to a faulty consensus, often has a binary moral dimension (one is seen as either virtuous or evil) and is sustained through fear to challenge. Counter-intuitively, the most intelligent and erudite amongst us are particularly susceptible, and when groupthink takes hold, vigorous efforts are made to shut down debate and to bully and punish transgressors. As a result, toleration, liberalism, history, reason and science are under threat. Mass groupthink amongst both the elite and the masses affects millions of people. It has led to financial mismanagement

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The Last Lancer: A Story of Loss and Survival in Poland and Ukraine (Czerkawska Catherine)(Paperback)

320 Kč

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An intimate story of a Polish family torn apart by war: of heartbreak, loss, and survival against the odds.Julian Czerkawski was born in 1926 near Lwow, in Polish Galicia, on a farm with fertile grain fields and orchards. He was the son of a Polish lancer--one of the famous cavalrymen who carried forward the legacy of the hussar knights.But there would be no idyllic childhood for young Julian. Soviet annexation and then, in 1941, the German occupation of Lwow changed everything. At the age of 18, he was sent to a labour camp. Fortunate to escape after the war with his life, eventually he made his way to the UK, where he married and started a family. But an ache remained for the people and places of his childhood memories, even if he spoke of them only rarely. In 2022, Putin's war in Ukraine and the sight of refugees passing through Lviv--the former

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The Flexible Method: Prepare to Prosper in the Next Global Crisis (Burstall James)(Paperback)

419 Kč

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The next shock will come Whether you run a business, lead a team or have people who depend on you, in today's uncertain and increasingly unstable world you want to be ready to respond effectively. Recent history has proven that an unexpected crisis has the potential to turn our world upside down without warning. Things can get bad, but there is always a way through. How to survive and thrive From one of the most widely quoted creative industry leaders, The Flexible Method is a tried and tested approach to preparing for and leading through crisis. Drawing on hard-won lessons from past crises and offering real-world solutions, this book will help you to build a plan you can lean on in challenging times ahead. With 16 concise lessons on taking care of your team, your finances and yourself, this is a guide to emerging from disasters stronger and

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The Case Files of Jeweler Richard (Light Novel) Vol. 2 (Tsujimura Nanako)(Paperback)

334 Kč

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DEADLY BEAUTY Seigi's eye for cut, carat, and clarity grows sharper by the day as he works under the beautiful and talented Richard. He'll need that keen eye for their next case involving a "cursed" emerald necklace that once belonged to a dead ballerina. Tasked by a famous ballet company to investigate the necklace, Richard and Seigi must, once again, plumb the multi-faceted depths of the human

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Nobody Likes Bedtime (Kilpatrick Karen)(Pevná vazba)

315 Kč

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Nobody likes bedtime. It's the worst part of every day. Don't believe me? Read this book and I'll prove it to you! In addition to curbing fears of the dark, this creative entry in the field of bedtime books also encourages kids to let others share their opinions. An inspired bedtime tale laced with a wise lesson about listening to advice from friends. - Kirkus When a squeamish sleeper is determined to prove that bedtime is the worst, will books, snuggles, and the promise of sweet dreams change her mind? Is it possible that nobody likes bedtime because they...love it? Even your most reluctant sleepers will enjoy this rollicking read as they learn about the benefits of bedtime. Snuggle in and prepare to slide into sleep with this laugh-out-loud, imaginative read with a bonus section about fun bedtime facts at the

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Insight Guides Iceland (Travel Guide with Free Ebook) (Insight Guides)(Paperback)

453 Kč

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Insight Guides IcelandTravel made easy. Ask local experts.Comprehensive travel guide packed with inspirational photography and fascinating cultural insights, now with free eBook.From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this guide to Iceland is all you need to plan your perfect trip, with insider information on must-see, top attractions like the Northern Lights, Reykjavik and the Blue Lagoon, and cultural gems like Puffin-spotting on the coast at Borgarfjorour-Eystri, Vik and Latrabjarg, the attractive harbour at Heimaey, and the spectacular Geysir, which gave its name to all the world's geysers.Features of this travel guide to Iceland: - Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights and

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Flash Kids Summer: 5th Grade (Flash Kids)(Paperback)

282 Kč

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Students review the skills they learned all year so they are prepared on the first day of the new school year! It's important for kids to relax during the summer. But it's just as crucial that they retain key skills during the break. How can caregivers make time for fun and set the stage for future success? Flash Kids Summer workbooks solve the problem! The 160 pages of enjoyable activities in each book review last the previous year's lessons in math and reading--and prepare them for the year to come. Each workbook includes: Flashcards to reinforce learningTracking calendar to encourage daily and weekly engagementA certificate of completionPlus, award

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Ju 88 Aces of World War 2 (Forsyth Robert)(Paperback)

394 Kč

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Illustrated with original artwork, Ju 88 Aces of World War 2 tells the story of the aces who menaced Allied aircraft and shipping throughout the war, whether patrolling over the Bay of Biscay, to the Arctic circle opposing Allied convoys and, most successfully, as radar-equipped nightfighters engaging RAF heavy bombers during defense of the Reich operations from late 1941.Initially designed as a fast medium bomber, the Junkers Ju 88 was also used as a Zerst rer heavy fighter by the Luftwaffe. It saw its combat debut over Poland in 1939, and heavy fighter variants saw action on every front up to VE Day. The ultimate Ju 88 fighter variant was the G-model of 1944, which boasted a FuG 220 or 227 radar, an astounding array of cannon and machine gun armament, and advanced Junkers Jumo or BMW engines. A dedicated nightfighter, the first Ju 88G-1s entered service

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Lonely Planet Amsterdam 13 (Le Nevez Catherine)(Paperback)

372 Kč

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Lonely Planet's Amsterdam is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the city has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Hop aboard a canal boat, admire art at the Van Gogh Museum, and browse the Albert Cuypmarkt; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Amsterdam Travel Guide: What's NEW in this edition?Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreakNEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Amsterdam's best experiences and where to have them What's NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas Planning tools

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The Politics of Victimhood in Post-Conflict Societies: Comparative and Analytical Perspectives (Druliolle Vincent)(Pevná vazba)

4 233 Kč

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This volume sheds new light upon the role of victims in the aftermath of violence. Victims are central actors in transitional justice, the politics of memory and conflict resolution, yet the analysis of their mobilisation and political influence in these processes has been neglected. After introducing and explaining the reasons for this limited interest, the book's chapters focus on a range of settings and draw on different disciplines to offer insights into the interrelated themes of victimhood - victims, their individual and collective identities, and their role in and impact upon post-conflict societies - and the politics of victimhood - meaning how victimhood is defined, negotiated and contested, both socially and politically. Because it outlines a stimulating research agenda and challenges the view that victims are passive or apolitical, this interdisciplinary

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The Classroom Management Book (Wong Harry K.)(Paperback)

666 Kč

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You Don't Have to be Loud - A Quiet Kid's Guide to Being Heard (Brooks Ben)(Paperback / softback)

255 Kč

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You Don't Have to Be Loud is a shy kid's guide to thriving in their own (quiet) way by Ben Brooks, the author of Boys Who Dare to be Different. A positive and confidence-boosting look at what it means to be quiet - and why we should love and embrace it as part of being

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Analyzing Textual Information: From Words to Meanings Through Numbers (Ledolter Johannes)(Paperback)

1 025 Kč

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Researchers in the social sciences and beyond are dealing more and more with massive quantities of text data requiring analysis, from historical letters to the constant stream of content in social media. Traditional texts on statistical analysis have focused on numbers, but this book will provide a practical introduction to the quantitative analysis of textual data. Using up-to-date R methods, this book will take readers through the text analysis process, from text mining and pre-processing the text to final analysis. It includes two major case studies using historical and more contemporary text data to demonstrate the practical applications of these methods. Currently, there is no introductory how-to book on textual data analysis with R that is up-to-date and applicable across the social sciences. Code and a variety of additional resources are available on an accompanying website for

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Size Wise: From Colossal Squids to Snowflakes, a Life-Sized Look at Nature (De La Bedoyere Camilla)(Pevná vazba)

309 Kč

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Discover some of the biggest and smallest things in the natural world. This book explores the wonders of nature with awe-inspiring, realistic illustrations at life-size. Across each fascinating spread, beautiful artwork shows breathtakingly large or unbelievably small natural wonders, including eyes, wings, tentacles, sand, snowflakes, flowers and much more, all at real-life size, or zoomed in for extra interest. Marvel at the dinner-plate-sized eye of the colossal squid, the rainforest flowers you can sit inside, the fingernail-width dwarf blue butterfly and what sand really looks like when magnified. Paired with captivating information about these incredible things, size comparisons and extra fun facts, this book will have you absorbed with the littlest and largest things on our astonishing

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Silver Chain (Sheibani Jion)(Paperback / softback)

232 Kč

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Feeling alone, it's her violin that finally helps Azadeh to find her way back to her friends, herself and even her mum. A beautifully packaged, highly important and irresistible novel about mental health struggles and the solace we find in music and rhythm, friendship, family and

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The Possessed (Gombrowicz Witold)(Paperback)

322 Kč

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In The Possessed, Witold Gombrowicz, considered by many to be Poland's greatest modernist, draws together the familiar tropes of the Gothic novel to produce a darkly funny and playful subversion of the form. With dreams of escaping his small-town existence and the limitations of his status, a young tennis coach travels to the heart of the Polish countryside where he is to train Maja Ocholowska, a beautiful and promising player whose bourgeois family has fallen upon difficult circumstances. But no sooner has he arrived than his relationship with his pupil develops into one of twisted love and hate, and he becomes embroiled in the fantastic happenings taking place at the dilapidated castle nearby. Haunted kitchens, bewitched towels, conniving secretaries and famous clairvoyants all conspire to determine the fate of the young lovers and the mad prince residing in the castle.