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From the author of Sapiens comes the groundbreaking story of how information networks have made, and unmade, our world.For the last 100,000 years, we Sapiens have accumulated enormous power. But despite allour discoveries, inventions, and conquests, we now find ourselves in an existential crisis. The world is on the verge of ecological...

V dubnu 1944 bylo v Anglii deštivé, pochmurné počasí. Ve věznici Marston-Tyne je mnoho odsouzených. Někteří čekají na vykonání rozsudku smrti, jiní si odpykávají dlouholetý žalář.V hostinci „U řeznického znaku“ snídá už i četař Carl Morgan – kat. Jeho přítomnost budí hrůzu. Přijíždí také kapitán Reisman pověřený řízením operace Amnestie....

Covers New York City, Washington DC, Chicago, Boston and New England, New Orleans and the South, Florida, the Grand Canyon and Southwest, the Pacific Northwest and California; New full-colour title features the USA's must-see destinations and quintessential experiences; Incl. more than 300 photos, 20 itineraries and many handy planning features

The phenomenal international and Sunday Times bestseller from the author of Sapiens. Stories brought us together. Books spread our ideas - and our mythologies. The internet promised infinite knowledge. The algorithm learned our secrets - and then turned us against each other. What will AI do? Nexus is the thrilling...

Author Lucia Súkeníková has collected the best of Slovak cuisine, which visitors from abroad should definitely not miss. The book contains recipes for traditional soups, main courses, side dishes, delicious cakes and savory snacks. The instructions with simple and understandable instructions are complemented by useful tips and advice that beginners...

The extraordinarily powerful memoir by the late Virginia Roberts Giuffre, the inspirational woman who stood up and spoke out about serial abusers Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. This is the memoir behind the headlines: intimate, fierce, unforgettable. In 2011, Virginia Roberts Giuffre hit the headlines as Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine...

What is huncút? From Tatras to the New World: Slovak settlements in the USA.At the beginning of the 20th century, approximately one in four Slovaks lived in the United States, mainly in the industrial areas of the Northeast. The book is a collection of stories about immigrants from Slovakia in...

The Bohemian Reformation - the reformation before the Reformation - offered a radical solution to the spiritual and institutional crisis of the late medieval church at the end of the fourteenth century. The beginnings of this reform are distinctly connected with Prague University, which drew many educated people to Prague...

A lucid guide to humankind's greatest thinkers, from Aristotle to Peter Singer    Philosophy begins with the nature of reality and how we should live. These were the concerns of Socrates, who spent his days in the ancient Athenian marketplace asking awkward questions, disconcerting the people he met by showing...

THE MUST-READ ON THE WORLD’S BIGGEST FLASHPOINT & A BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE BOOK OF THE YEAR – chosen by PETER FRANKOPAN. The Baltic will decide the course of the West in the coming years. These nine borderlands are not only the historical battleground of Russian aggression; they are also a...

“Blooming Sourdough and Stories Beyond” is a delightful journey into the art of sourdough baking, interwoven with personal anecdotes and cultural tales. In this book, you’ll find not just meticulously crafted recipes, but also the stories behind them. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a curious beginner, this book invites...

If you want to understand what’s happening to the world economy, start right here. It used to take blockades and sieges to ravage a rival’s economy. Now, a single statement posted online by the US government can bring a nation to its knees. Chokepoints is a gripping behind-the-scenes account...

How do you rebuild yourself when your whole world changes overnight? Thrust onto the public stage at fifteen years old after the Taliban's brutal attack on her life, Malala quickly became an international icon known for bravery and resilience. But away from the cameras and crowds, she spent years struggling...

Do big government debts and fast rates of adding to them threaten our collective well-being? In this groundbreaking analysis, Ray Dalio, one of the greatest investors of our time and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Principles, shares the reasons behind his fears for the US debt markets,...

In 2009, Simon Sinek ignited a movement to help people find a greater sense of purpose at work and added a new word to the lexicon of business: WHY. People and companies now regularly talk about their WHY. Sinek’s videos have been seen by over a billion people around the...

A revolutionary new history that reveals how climate change has dramatically shaped the development—and demise—of civilizations across time. Global warming is one of the greatest dangers mankind faces today. Even as temperatures increase, sea levels rise, and natural disasters escalate, our current environmental crisis feels difficult to predict and understand. But...

A superbly engaging guide to music around the world, from prehistory to the present   Music excites and moves us perhaps more than any other art form. From a Neanderthal’s bone flute to the festivals of Glastonbury and Coachella, human beings have always made and enjoyed music.   Covering a...

A rich and engaging guide to psychology, the science devoted to understanding human nature Psychology is the science devoted to understanding human nature. Its practitioners have long sought to understand behaviour, feelings and thoughts. In her fascinating history, Nicky Hayes tells the story of psychology from its origins to the...

What if your most beautiful love story turned into your biggest nightmare? Twenty years ago, Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat Pray Love inspired millions of readers to embark upon their own journeys of self-discovery. A decade later, Big Magic empowered countless others to live their most creative lives. Now comes another landmark...

Having spanned both banks of the Vltava River since 1357, Charles Bridge has become an inseparable part of Prague’s breathtaking panorama. Its foundation stone was laid by Emperor Charles IV himself, and despite facing numerous challenges over the centuries, the bridge still stands today. Over time, it has been adorned...

Based on thorough research, as well as extensive professional and academic experience, the author develops the topic of corporate financial management from its essential theoretical foundations towards a systematic framework, facilitating solution of various decision-making problems in the business domain using a common value-based framework. The second edition has been...

The official illustrated history of Depeche Mode by Anton Corbijn. In November 2020, Depeche Mode were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and Dave Gahan, accepting the honour, said: “I’d like to thank Anton Corbijn who thank God came in at the right time and actually made...

One of our great behavioral scientists, the bestselling author of Behave, plumbs the depths of the science and philosophy of decision-making to mount a devastating case against free will, an argument with profound consequences.Robert Sapolsky’s Behave, his now classic account of why humans do good and why they do bad,...

Jamie's back with 120 incredible recipes to energise, satisfy, nourish and revitalise you. He's here to prove that healthy eating can be joyful, generous and abundant - this is all about what you can have, not what you can't. Teamed with 50 helpful healthy hacks and a nutrition-packed 2-week meal...

The secret to productivity isn’t discipline. It’s joy. We have all been told that the secret to productivity is simple: work harder. The trouble is, endless hard work doesn’t just make us unhappier – it makes us less productive too. Here, Dr Ali Abdaal draws on the latest scientific...

Raise your hand if you feel like there’s far too much sh*t you wanna get done and just not enough time to do it. Getting Sh*t Done, from Home With Roo, is for the people who can’t be helped, the people who’ve accepted they will never be perfect, and the...