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Literary Criticism Plato Prese (Habib M. A. R.)(Paperback)

842 Kč

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Literary Criticism from Plato to the Present provides a concise and authoritative overview of the development of Western literary criticism and theory from the Classical period to the present day An indispensable and intellectually stimulating introduction to the history of literary criticism and theory Introduces the major movements, figures, and texts of literary criticism Provides historical context and shows the interconnections between various theories An ideal text for all students of literature and criticism

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"Kill The Black One First" - A memoir of hope and justice (Fuller Michael)(Paperback / softback)

250 Kč

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A story about race, identity, belonging and displacement, "Kill the Black One First" is the memoir from Michael Fuller - Britain's first ever black Chief Constable, whose childhood in care and career in policing is not only a stark representation of race relations in the UK, but also a unique morality tale of how humanity deals with life's unfairness. Hoping to tackle injustice and create change from within, Michael joined the police force. There, he experienced racism and inequality, from colleagues shouting racist insults, to the Brixton Riots where 'Kill the black one first!' was yelled from the crowds. Determined, despite everything, not to turn and walk away, he rose through the ranks and made his way to the very top. "Kill the Black One First" is an unflinching account of a life in policing during a tumultuous period, and how one man set out, against the odds, to try

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The Giants and the Joneses (Donaldson Julia)(Paperback)

359 Kč

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Jumbeelia the young giantess loves to hear the old story about the iggly plop who climbed up the bimplestonk to the giants' land of Groil. Then, one day, she throws a bimple over the edge of Groil. Down, down, down Jumbeelia climbs--right down into the land of the iggly plops, where she discovers Colette, Poppy, and Stephen Jones; puts them into her canvas bag; and carries them back to Groil. Soon the children find themselves shut in her dollhouse, with no visible means of escape. With danger surrounding them at every turn, the children must use all their wits to survive and figure out a way to get back home. . .

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Silence: The Mystery of Wholeness (Sardello Robert)(Paperback)

306 Kč

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An introduction to the nature and benefits of silence as a new spiritual reality that can lead to self-awareness and healing in our chaotic, fast-paced world With its beautifully rich prose, Robert Sardello's newest book invites us to experience silence as a companion presence--a creative heart-felt experience that renews, restores, and deepens the body's response to the internal and external world. Drawing on images and ideas from the Trials of St. Anthony, anthroposophy, depth psychology, and phenomenology, the book delves deeply into the subtleties of silence, exploring the phenomenon as a source of wholeness and revitalization. Sharing his own insights from years of experience in spiritual psychology, Sardello takes us on an inner journey beyond the chaotic noise of the ego to a place of inner communion and self-healing. Silence opens our eyes to the importance of

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Consciousness and Creativity in Artificial Intelligence: The Cognitive Side of Knowledge Management (Johannessen Jon-Arild)(Pevná vazba)

1 424 Kč

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With Industry 4.0 accelerating AI, synthetic knowledge and creativity, Consciousness and Creativity in Artificial Intelligence posits a central question: "Under what conditions can intelligent robots develop creativity?". Opening a new field of investigation for knowledge management at the organizational level, Johannessen discusses new theories around uncovering hidden knowledge, which is assumed to be the area of knowledge responsible for the emergence of creativity and innovation. Reflecting upon how intelligent robots can develop creativity, Consciousness and Creativity in Artificial Intelligence examines three classes of algorithms - linear, evolutionary and systemic. Consciousness and Creativity in Artificial Intelligence is a thought-provoking but accessible text appealing to those researching innovation, knowledge and creativity in

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Oil! (Sinclair Upton)(Paperback)

397 Kč

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Upton Sinclair's searing indictment of fossil fuels that predicts our current warming planet while imagining a greener and more inclusive future A Penguin Classic Perhaps most well-known today as the inspiration for Paul Thomas Anderson's film There Will Be Blood, Upton Sinclair's novel Oil! burst into the literary limelight amid soaring petroleum profits and gaping inequalities in 1927. By turns an ardent family saga, scintillating potboiler, and anti-capitalist tirade, Oil! ranks among the most important critiques of fossil energy ever printed; and while anticipating how fossil fuels have shaped the dilemmas of our present, it also looks toward a greener, more inclusive, and altogether more livable world yet to come. This edition features a contextual introduction by Michael Tondre that illuminates the novel's urgent timeliness in our warming

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From a Mountain in Tibet: A Monk's Journey (Rinpoche Yeshe Losal)(Paperback)

274 Kč

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The extraordinary story of how a leading Buddhist monk overcame persecution, addiction and trauma to find enlightenment Lama Yeshe didn't see a car until he was 15 years-old. Growing up in a quiet Tibetan village, he ran in fields with yaks and mastiffs. The passing of time was simply marked by the changing seasons, life was simple and free. The arrival of the Chinese army one day in 1959 changed his life forever. In the wake of the deadly Tibetan Uprising he escaped through the Himalayas with 300 of his people and found safety in India as a refugee - only 13 survived. He spent the next few years in America, indulging in the excesses of the Woodstock generation. Ignoring his brother for years, he succumbed to the vices of sex and alcohol until one day his brother is killed and he vows to change. Now in his seventies and abbot of the Samye Ling Monastery - the

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Shaping the Future of Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Towards Technological Advances and Service Innovations (Hodes Matthew)(Paperback)

1 716 Kč

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Shaping the Future of Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Towards Technological Advances and Service Innovations coincides with the 25th International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP) Congress in Dubai from December 5-9, 2022. There are three overarching themes of this book. Firstly, the impact of the Internet and digital technologies on the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents, including computerized therapies, and the fundamental role of technologies to advance knowledge in the field. Secondly, a theme on harnessing the expansion of knowledge on psychiatric disorders and their treatment for children and adolescents, exemplified by chapters on different kinds of adversity in child and adolescent mental health and a chapter on precision therapeutics. Given the location of the IACAPAP Congress, the third theme

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Out of Silence, Sound. Out of Nothing, Something.: A Writers Guide (Griffin Susan)(Paperback)

387 Kč

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In an elegant but contemporary voice, award-winning author Susan Griffin breaks down the creative process step-by-step, guiding the reader through a practical course in how to begin and end a work of literature, whether fiction or nonfiction, poetry, or prose The distinguished author of more than twenty-two books, many award-winning, Susan Griffin distills daily wisdom garnered from more than five decades teaching creative writing and editing manuscripts, as well as from her own writing. This collection of brief but ultimately pithy chapters designed to help beginning writers get started also guides experienced writers through blocks and difficulties of all kinds. Organized according to a practical timeline, Out of Silence, Sound. Out of Nothing, Something. elucidates the process of writing from beginning to end, presenting an approach that is similar to the

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Fallen Angel: London Ruthless Series: Book 2 (Kincaid Sadie)(Paperback)

406 Kč

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Gabriel Sullivan captured my heart - and then he broke it into a million pieces.Our love burned white hot, but he risked it all with one reckless choice. And some mistakes can't be forgiven. Sometimes, angels fall from grace. Now, I'm facing an uncertain future - one which he is unavoidably linked to. I've always been a survivor. I've walked through hell and come through the other side with a core made of fire. But Gabriel has broken me.I had everything I wanted in the palm of my hands and I threw it away on a senseless mistake. Now, Samantha Donovan has my heart in a vice.But what she doesn't seem to understand is that the two of us will never be over. Samantha belongs to me and she always will. I will do anything in my power to have her back by my side. No matter what the cost.Darkly addictive, sensual and steamy, Fallen Angel will take you on a rollercoaster of emotions. A

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Direct Legacy: A Cold War Spy Thriller (Stejskal James)(Pevná vazba)

469 Kč

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At the height of the Troubles, a young American Special Forces soldier must find and stop his vengeful former comrade-in-arms before he carries out a devastating terrorist strike for the IRA. Once friends, they are now pawns on opposite sides of an ugly war.It is the height of the Troubles and Northern Ireland lies under a shadow...When Neil Fitzpatrick, a rogue Green Beret soldier, is recruited by the Irish Republican Army to help prepare a terrorist attack, Paul Stavros, his former teammate, is sent to stop him and bring him home alive. Fitzpatrick, the American son of an Irish rebel who was forced to flee his birthplace, is a Special Forces demolitions expert. Fitzpatrick knows his trade and has a personal agenda with the IRA.Alarm bells erupt when the US government learns that Fitzpatrick has gone over to the IRA. The American public can't find

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Reflections on the Gospel of John (Lauten Johannes)(Paperback)

368 Kč

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The Gospel of John occupies a special place among the four Gospels. Not only is it precise in its historical details and its descriptions of the events of Jesus' life and work -- lending support to its claim of being an eye-witness account -- but it also offers a deep insight into the person of Jesus Christ through his questions, statements and other utterances. In this perceptive book, Christian Community priest Johannes Lauten reflects upon the many layers of meaning in John's Gospel. He explores some of the less well-known figures surrounding Christ, examines recurring words and phrases such as the 'Son of Man' and the seven 'I am' statements, and illuminates themes like knowledge, faith, the workings of grace and Christ's path to the Cross. Lauten also considers the origins of the gospel and questions the accepted notion that it was written by John, the son of

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Sistersong (Holland Lucy)(Paperback / softback)

245 Kč

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In a magical ancient Britain, three siblings become entangled in a tale of treachery, love and murder. Lucy Holland's lyrical story retells 'The Two Sisters' for a modern

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Structure and Interpretation of Classical Mechanics, Second Edition (Sussman Gerald Jay)(Pevná vazba)

2 316 Kč

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The new edition of a classic text that concentrates on developing general methods for studying the behavior of classical systems, with extensive use of computation.We now know that there is much more to classical mechanics than previously suspected. Derivations of the equations of motion, the focus of traditional presentations of mechanics, are just the beginning. This innovative textbook, now in its second edition, concentrates on developing general methods for studying the behavior of classical systems, whether or not they have a symbolic solution. It focuses on the phenomenon of motion and makes extensive use of computer simulation in its explorations of the topic. It weaves recent discoveries in nonlinear dynamics throughout the text, rather than presenting them as an afterthought. Explorations of phenomena such as the transition to chaos, nonlinear resonances, and

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Puff the Pup - Band 02a/Red a (Mitton Tony)(Paperback / softback)

163 Kč

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Puff the pup is digging a hole and finding lots of interesting things. But what does he find right at the bottom of the hole, and what is hidden inside

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Robot Ethics: The Ethical and Social Implications of Robotics (Lin Patrick)(Paperback)

934 Kč

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Prominent experts from science and the humanities explore issues in robot ethics that range from sex to war. Robots today serve in many roles, from entertainer to educator to executioner. As robotics technology advances, ethical concerns become more pressing: Should robots be programmed to follow a code of ethics, if this is even possible? Are there risks in forming emotional bonds with robots? How might society--and ethics--change with robotics? This volume is the first book to bring together prominent scholars and experts from both science and the humanities to explore these and other questions in this emerging field.Starting with an overview of the issues and relevant ethical theories, the topics flow naturally from the possibility of programming robot ethics to the ethical use of military robots in war to legal and policy questions, including liability and

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People in the Trees (Yanagihara Hanya)(Paperback / softback)

309 Kč

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The brilliant and strikingly original first novel by the author of the internationally bestselling phenomenon that is A Little

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Gordon's Great Escape (Hendra Sue)(Paperback / softback)

181 Kč

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From the creators of Supertato comes a story which shows there's more to being a balloon than going to parties and floating

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House of Hunger (Marechera Dambudzo)(Paperback / softback)

358 Kč

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Joint Winner of the Guardian Fiction Prize

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NOCTURNES (ISHIGURO KAZUO)(Paperback)

180 Kč

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Places of Pilgrimage (Massie Scott)(Paperback)

371 Kč

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Places of Pilgrimage is a record of the travels of artist Ian Scott Massie, as he seeks out the spirit of place of over 75 locations around Britain. In words and paintings, he explores the personality of these sites explaining, for example, what he feels on the spot where Saint Cuthbert's coffin rooted itself to the earth, or the visions conjured up on crossing the sands to Holy Island. Some places, which have already been interpreted by people such as A. E. Houseman, Vaughn Williams and Stanley Spencer, are presented afresh. Some are very personal choices: the landscapes painted by Paul Nash (who grew up in the same area as the artist), the village where Laurie Lee wrote Cider with Rosie, the boathouse where Dylan Thomas composed Under Milk Wood, and the industrial landscape which inspired L. S. Lowry. Some are traditional pilgrimage sites, like

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The Way of Ignatius: A Prayer Journey through Lent (Simmonds Gemma)(Paperback)

234 Kč

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Deeply grounded, practical and real.' Margaret Silf, author and spiritual explorer Isn't a deep prayer life only for religious specialists? In this introduction to the spiritual life, Gemma Simmonds shows that everyone can find prayer a rewarding experience. She explores the story and prayer tradition of Ignatius of Loyola, together with the contribution of the seventeenth-century Yorkshire woman, Mary Ward. A guide for Lent and the rest of the year, The Way of Ignatius helps us to pray with the Scriptures in an imaginative way. To aid reflection and discussion, there are questions at the end of each

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A Healer's Journey to Intuitive Knowing: The Heart of Therapeutic Touch (Krieger Dolores)(Paperback)

423 Kč

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An investigation of the inner experience and self-awakening of a healer during and after an energy healing session - Explores the energetic flow, intuitive knowing, and sustained state of grounded centeredness that occur for a healer during the process of healing - Reveals how healing transforms the healer and how that transformation may elicit more profound and radical healing results - Examines how the healer establishes communication between her own inner self and that of the person requesting healing In this, her final book, respected Therapeutic Touch cofounder Dolores Krieger explores the energetic flow, intuitive knowing, and grounded centeredness that occur for a healer during a healing session. She shows how, as healers access their inner energies of compassion and intention, they are often led through a personal spiritual transformation or a self-awakening.

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Ornament: The Politics of Architecture and Subjectivity (Picon Antoine)(Paperback)

964 Kč

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Once condemned by Modernism and compared to a'crime' by Adolf Loos, ornament has made a spectacularreturn in contemporary architecture. This is typified by the worksof well-known architects such as Herzog & de Meuron, SauerbruchHutton, Farshid Moussavi Architecture and OMA. There is no doubtthat these new ornamental tendencies are inseparable frominnovations in computer technology. The proliferation ofdevelopments in design software has enabled architects toexperiment afresh with texture, colour, pattern and topology.Though inextricably linked with digital tools and culture, AntoinePicon argues that some significant traits in ornament persist fromearlier Western architectural traditions. These he defines as the'subjective' - the human interaction thatornament requires in both its production and its reception -and the political. Contrary to the message conveyed by the

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Dragon Mountain (Tsang Katie)(Paperback / softback)

182 Kč

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PERCY JACKSON meets BEAST QUEST! DRAGON MOUNTAIN is the first book in an epic new fantasy series from authors Katie and Kevin

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One Mole Digging a Hole (Donaldson Julia)(Board Books)

209 Kč

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All the animals are busy lending a hand in the garden in this lively numbers bookThe parrots are pulling up carrots, the bears are picking pears, and a swarm of bees are pruning the trees with their miniature shears. Julia Donaldson's whimsical rhymes and Nick Sharratt's hilarious illustrations make this early introduction to animals, the outdoors, and gardening a delight to share out loud. With plenty to giggle at on every page, counting or gardening has never been so much fun

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Tales of Boomtown Glory: Complete Lyrics and Selected Chronicles for the Songs of Bob Geldof (Geldof Bob)(Paperback)

565 Kč

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Our Celestial Clockwork: From Ancient Origins to Modern Astronomy of the Solar System (Kerner Richard)(Paperback)

1 345 Kč

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This book is a superposition of two distinct narratives: the first is historical, discussing the evolution of astronomical knowledge since the dawn of civilizations; the second is scientific, conveying mathematical and physical content of each advancement. Great scientists of antiquity, Middle Ages and modern times until the 18th century, are presented along with their discoveries, through short biographies and anecdotes. Special care is taken to explain their achievements using mathematical and physical concepts of their time, with modern perspective added only when ancient methodology is too cumbersome or its language hardly understandable to contemporary readers.The book conveys a lot of astronomical facts and data in a pleasant and accessible manner. Almost all findings and discoveries made in ancient times are followed by simple mathematical exercises using basic knowledge, so that

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I Was a Bottom-Tier Bureaucrat for 1,500 Years, and the Demon King Made Me a Minister (Light Novel) (Morita Kisetsu)(Paperback)

321 Kč

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Public Service x 1,500 Years + Pecora's Magic = Minister of Agriculture A DEVIL'S WORK IS NEVER DONE Beelzebub is a demon of many roles--minister of agriculture, Azusa's "big sister and the demon king's closest confidant. Before her illustrious rise to power, though, she was just a low-ranking pencil pusher in the government with no ambitions, no dreams, and no adventure in her life. Then, on a whim of the newly coronated demon king, she received the biggest and most terrifying promotion imaginable How will Beelzebub handle the sudden responsibilities of the entire Ministry of Agriculture? Originally published as short stories in the hugely popular I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level, the spin-off is back with brand-new illustrations and additional tales from the demon lands

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Entertaining Beautifully (Lauder Aerin)(Pevná vazba)

1 087 Kč

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An invitation into the endlessly inspiring and unique celebrations of the iconic tastemaker and hostess, this elegant entertaining book reveals how to bring beauty, style, and joy into milestone events, holidays, or everyday moments and meals. Aerin is a lifestyle legend. From an early age, she learned from her grandmother, Est e Lauder, that any occasion can be beautiful if you take the time. In the pages of this stunning book, Aerin weaves a spell as she shares memories of beloved childhood traditions as well as those she has created with family and friends using her own unique blend of luxury and ease. For the first time, Aerin also reveals how she thinks about hosting and how she sets the most gorgeous and inviting tables so that every gathering is unforgettable. Organized by season, this book encompasses more than twenty celebrations, from a spring floral dinner or a

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Model Misfit (Smale Holly)(Paperback / softback)

216 Kč

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"My name is Harriet Manners, and I am still a geek." MODEL MISFIT is the sequel to award-winning No. 1 UK debut GEEK

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Santa's Wish (Langley-Swain Samuel)(Paperback / softback)

207 Kč

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A re-write of the traditional Christmas Eve story ,'The Night Before Christmas' with a modern twist. In all the years people have celebrated Christmas no one had ever thought to ask what Santa wished for. Find out how one Christmas letter changed all of that in this rhyming adventure for early readers and their families to