Ancient Rome matters. Its history of empire, conquest, cruelty and excess is something against which we still judge ourselves. Its myths and stories - from Romulus and Remus to the Rape of Lucretia - still strike a chord with us... Zobraziť viac
V & A Publishing: This book is an investigation into the design and history of British magazines over the past 170 years. It... Zobraziť viac
OUP USA: One of the great fears many of us face is that despite all our effort and striving, we will discover at the end... Zobraziť viac
In 1931 Ludwig Wittgenstein wrote his famous Remarks on Frazer’s “Golden Bough,” published posthumously in 1967. At that... Zobraziť viac
Demokratické společnosti (ať nové či etablované) v současnosti procházejí hlubokou krizí. Je téměř nemožné přehlédnout její... Zobraziť viac
Highly creative people are good at seeing connections. By enhancing your ability to see connections, you can enhance your creativity. Supported by the latest neuroscience, this book gives you hands-on advice on how to enhance your own creativity... Zobraziť viac
The misadventures of Lemuel Gulliver certainly are extraordinary. First he is shipwrecked in a strange land, and finds himself a prisoner of the tiny inhabitants of Lilliput... Zobraziť viac
Hailed as "one of the greatest works of 20th century literature" (Boston Globe) and frequently compared to Catch-22, Jaroslav Hasek's comic masterpiece follows a WWI soldier's quixotic journey to the front lines... Zobraziť viac
Medieval history comes alive in Joseph and Frances Gies's Life in a Medieval Castle, used as a research resource by George R. R. Martin in creating the world of A Game of Thrones. Newly reissued for the first time in decades... Zobraziť viac
It is symbolic that Adam Smith's masterpiece of economic analysis, The Wealth of Nations, was first published in 1776, the same year as the Declaration of Independence. In his book, Smith fervently extolled the simple yet... Zobraziť viac
This is a fresh, contemporary translation of Sun Tzu's The Art of War for the 21st century. As well as its historical importance, it is one of the most influential political and business books of our era... Zobraziť viac
Kniha je fotografickou procházkou po historickém městě Jilemnici, přes dvě stovky fotografií doplňuje zasvěcený text ředitele Krkonošského muzea v Jilemnici Jana Luštince. Texty jsou u foto uvedeny též v anglickém překladu. Zobraziť viac
Texty k Platónově Ústavě a Aristotelově teorii jednání a pojetí podstaty. Zobraziť viac
We all want to be happier, but our brains often get in the way. When we’re too stuck in our heads we obsess over our inadequacies, compare ourselves with others and fail to see the good in our lives... Zobraziť viac
On 28th January 1742, a ramshackle vessel of patched-together wood and cloth washed up on the coast of Brazil. Inside were thirty emaciated men, barely alive, and they had an extraordinary tale to tell... Zobraziť viac
From a young bride-to-be struggling to accept her sexuality, to a mother grappling with questions of identity and belonging, and a pensioner falling in love for the first time... Zobraziť viac
Why has Aristotle had such an astounding influence on the world? What are his key ideas? What can he still teach us today? ... Zobraziť viac
You have probably not heard of Barbara Leigh Smith Bodichon but you certainly should have done... Zobraziť viac
A collection of short, accessible philosophical quandaries to stimulate, challenge and entertain... Zobraziť viac
A balanced and thought-provoking guide to all the big questions about AI and ethics... Zobraziť viac
