The Capital is a brilliantly entertaining satire, a crime story, a comedy of manners... and a wild pig chase. This is the tale of a continent, a city and its inhabitants as they navigate their way through the confusing tangle of 21st-century life... Zobraziť viac
The International No. 1 Bestseller'Cuts to the heart of who we are' Sunday Times'A book that begs discussion' Vanity Fair*The book Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Jodie Comer, Reese Witherspoon, Harry Styles, Fearne Cotton, Caitriona Balfe, Gwyneth Paltrow... Zobraziť viac
THE AUTHORATITIVE TEXT 'You can live on a shilling a day in Paris if you know how. But it is a complicated business' As a struggling writer in his twenties, Orwell lived as a down-and-out among the poorest members of society... Zobraziť viac
For most of human history, death was a common, ever-present possibility. It didn't matter whether you were five or fifty - every day was a roll of the dice. But now, as medical advances push the boundaries of survival further each year, we have ... Zobraziť viac
Manifesto is Bernardine Evaristo's intimate and inspirational, no-holds-barred account of how she did it, refusing to let any barriers stand in her way. She charts her creative rebellion against the mainstream and her life-long ... Zobraziť viac
A compelling portrait of a society in the grip of imperialism, A Passage to India depicts the fate of individuals caught in the great political and cultural conflicts of their age... Zobraziť viac
This is a story about a life lived in two halves. It's about what happens when real life collides with the increasing absurdity of a world accessed through a screen... Zobraziť viac
In The Skills award-winning broadcaster Mishal Husain inspires, champions and encourages women to make their ambitions a reality by focusing on practical skills that make a difference. Gathering together advice for women of all ages, whether they are new Zobraziť viac
How does a democracy die? What can we do to save our own? What lessons does history teach us? In the twenty-first century democracy is threatened like never before... Zobraziť viac
Virginia Woolf's Orlando 'The longest and most charming love letter in literature', playfully constructs the figure of Orlando as the fictional embodiment of Woolf's close friend and lover, Vita Sackville-West... Zobraziť viac
Kniha Rétorika v evropské kultuře i ve světě vymezuje postavení rétoriky v systému kultury a vzdělanosti od starověku po dnešek. Zkoumá pokles jejího významu v období racionalismu a osvícenství, uvádí příčiny, v jejichž důsledku byly rétorice... Zobraziť viac
Válka, Islámský stát, únos, mučení, vraždění, oranžový hábit, znásilnění, bombardování, uprchlíci... a strach. To jsou slova, která vytanou na mysli asi každému ve spojení se syrským konfliktem. A napadala i novinářky Lenku... Zobraziť viac
Rozhodnutí prezidenta Václava Havla z 1. ledna 1990 dát amnestii více než 21 000 odsouzeným bylo velkým revolučním předělem: symbolickým rozchodem s praktikami komunistického soudnictví... Zobraziť viac
Covid-19 zúžil naše horizonty. Výrazne obmedzil náš každodenný pohyb. Práca z domu, dôsledné dodržiavanie odstupu od druhých a život v izolácii od rodiny a priateľov. Pandémia sa raz skončí, ale svet už nikdy nebude ako predtým... Zobraziť viac
Po bestselleru Sapiens – Úchvatný i úděsný příběh lidstva obrací Yuval Noah Harari zájem k budoucnosti. Analyzuje, jaké důsledky mohou nastat, když se tradiční kolektivní mýty lidstva utkají s novými „božskými“ technologiemi... Zobraziť viac
Anglický překlad proslavené knihy vychází s podporou Edice Václava Havla. České vydání autor věnoval s mediální pozorností prezidentovi ČR Zemanovi pro potřebné poučení. Kniha vysvětluje hlavní body ruských kulturních... Zobraziť viac
In a sweeping narrative that traverses 600 years, one that eloquently weaves precise historical detail with poignant personal reportage... Zobraziť viac
Since the end of the Cold War, the world has been shaken to its core three times. 11 September 2001, the financial collapse of 2008 and - most of all - Covid-19. Each was an asymmetric threat, set in motion by something seemingly small, and different from Zobraziť viac
Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions... Zobraziť viac
Disorientation is an uproarious and big-hearted satire – alive with sharp edges, immense warmth, and a cast of unforgettable characters – that asks: who gets to tell our stories? ... Zobraziť viac
