Alain de Botton's Religion for Atheists looks at the God debate with fresh eyes. All of us, whether religious, agnostic or atheist, are searching for meaning. And in this wise and life-affirming book, non-believer Alain de Botton both rejects the... Zobraziť viac
Almustafa, the chosen and the beloved, who was a dawn unto his own day, had waited twelve years in the city of Orphalese for his ship that was to return and bear him back to the isle of his birth... Zobraziť viac
"It's hard to be brave,' said Piglet, sniffing slightly, "when you're only a Very Small Animal." Rabbit, who had begun to write very busily, looked up and said... Zobraziť viac
Speakout 3rd Edition is the go-to course for teachers looking for comprehensive four-skills coverage, with a particular emphasis on developing learners’ confidence in speaking... Zobraziť viac
David Whyte explores the underlying meaning of 52 ordinary words, with an introduction by Maria Popova of Brain Pickings Zobraziť viac
What is the nature of things? Must I think my own way through the world? What is justice? How can I be me? How should we treat each other? ... Zobraziť viac
Kniha je psána jako přehled filozofických proudů, použitelný na středních školách i pro úvodní filozofické disciplíny na vysokých školách. Tato populární učebnice filozofie je u nás známa už od roku 1987, kdy vyšel v samizdatu... Zobraziť viac
A new and original anthology that introduces the key writings on rhetoric in the classical world, from Aristotle to Cicero and beyond... Zobraziť viac
The human brain has some capabilities that the brains of other animals lack. It is to these distinctive capabilities that our species owes its dominant position. Other animals have stronger muscles or sharper claws, but we have cleverer brains... Zobraziť viac
The pressure to change our bodies is overwhelming. We strive to defy ageing, build our biceps, cure our disabilities, conceal our quirks. Surrounded by filtered photos and surgically-enhanced features, we must contort our physical selves to prejudiced... Zobraziť viac
Step into the ancient fir-tree forests of Scandinavia and bear witness to legends as epic as those of the Greeks and the Romans... Zobraziť viac
This personal, wide-ranging, and contemplative volume—and the last book Barthes published—finds the author applying his... Zobraziť viac
Throughout history, we have told ourselves stories to try and make sense of our place in the universe. Richard Holloway takes us on a personal, scientific, and philosophical journey to explore what he believes the answers to the biggest of questions are.. Zobraziť viac
Essential reading for all students of Greek theatre and literature, and equally stimulating for anyone interested in literature... Zobraziť viac
Sam Harris's first book, The End of Faith, ignited a worldwide debate about the validity of religion. In the aftermath, Harris discovered that most people - from religious fundamentalists to nonbelieving scientists... Zobraziť viac
In this fascinating survey of everything from how sounds become speech to how names work, David Crystal answers every question you might ever have had about the nuts and bolts of language in his usual highly illuminating way... Zobraziť viac
For the millions of people who want spirituality without religion, Sam Harris's new book is a guide to meditation as a rational spiritual practice informed by neuroscience and psychology. From bestselling author, neuroscientist, ... Zobraziť viac
<i>Happiness, Serenity and Fulfillment are all within your control</i><i>365 Ways to be More Stoic</i> is a full year's worth of daily inspiration, tools, stories, actions, and rituals that will guide you to a meaningful life, filled with happiness... Zobraziť viac
Every time we eat, we have the power to radically transform the world we live in. Our choices can help alleviate the most pressing issues we face today: the climate crisis, infectious and chronic diseases... Zobraziť viac
Time's 'Man of the Century', Albert Einstein is the unquestioned founder of modern physics. His theory of relativity is the most important scientific idea of the modern era. In this short book Einstein explains, using the minimum of mathematical... Zobraziť viac
