How a Woman Becomes a Lake (Celona Marjorie)(Pevná vazba)

How a Woman Becomes a Lake (Celona Marjorie)(Pevná vazba)

A compelling literary mystery about the dark corners in a small community, from Marjorie Celona, whose award-winning debut novel Y was praised by Evie Wyld as 'a beautiful, moving book that explores what it takes to

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How To Become CEO (Fox Jeffrey J)(Pevná vazba)

In How to Become CEO, consultant Jeffrey Fox has written an insightful book of traits to develop for aspiring CEOs, or for anyone who wants to get ahead in business. This is a book of hard-headed idealism that will empower you to develop leadership qualities: vision, persistence, integrity, and

Lakes (Shores Erika L.)(Pevná vazba)

Simple text describes how lakes form, the plants and animals in lakes, and how people use lakes. Full-colour photographs perfectly match the text on each

Euphemania: Our Love Affair with Euphemisms (Keyes Ralph)(Pevná vazba)

How did die become kick the bucket, underwear become unmentionables, and having an affair become hiking the Appalachian trail? Originally used to avoid blasphemy, honor taboos, and make nice, euphemisms have become embedded in the fabric of our language. EUPHEMANIA traces the origins of euphemisms

How To Be A Stoic: Little-Known Tips On How To Cut Through Distractions And Desires To Become A Better Human Being (Dillinger David)(Pevná vazba)

Caesarean (Odent Michel)(Pevná vazba)

How did a magnificent rescue operation become such a common way of giving birth? And how safe is it really? Why do some countries have 10 per cent of caesarian births, and some more than 50 per cent? Why have risky procedures, such as forceps deliveries, not been eliminated by the C-section? What

The 100X Leader: How to Become Someone Worth Following (Kubicek Jeremie)(Pevná vazba)

Become the leader others want to followForget everything you know about motivating others and building a harmonious workplace. If you want to get the best out of people, you must be willing to fight. But, that doesn't mean you become a dominator, nor does coddling others work.The best leader you've

Far From The Madding Crowd (Hardy Thomas)(Pevná vazba)

Bathsheba Everdene is a strong, confident woman who becomes a powerful farmer. But her emotional life descends into chaos as she becomes involved with three very different

New Swiss Architecture (Herschdorfer Nathalie)(Pevná vazba)

With its Alpine peaks, crystalline lakes, and efficient cities, Switzerland has quietly become a center for sophisticated late modern architecture. Architect Peter Zumthor, a former cabinetmaker, and the firm Herzog & de Meuron produced a series of buildings at home and abroad that has paved the

Adaptation Under Fire: How Militaries Change in Wartime (Barno David)(Pevná vazba)

A critical look into how and why the U.S. military needs to become more adaptable. Every military must prepare for future wars despite not really knowing the shape such wars will ultimately take. As former U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates once noted: We have a perfect record in predicting the

Three Brothers - Memories of My Family (Lianke Yan)(Pevná vazba)

Reading novels is an escape for Yan, and he yearns to become a writer after hearing about a woman who was allowed to remain in the city of Harbin after publishing her first novel. Caught between his obligations as a son and a brother, and his longing for a new life, Yan eventually joins the

In the Sky - Designs inspired by nature (Evans Harriet)(Pevná vazba)

Take to the skies and discover how nature's designs can become our

How to Become an It Architect (Bojinca Cristian)(Pevná vazba)

This one-of-a-kind new resource introduces IT architecture to professionals looking for guidance to embark on the successful path to become an IT

Brand Relevance (Aaker David A.)(Pevná vazba)

Branding guru Aaker shows how to eliminate the competition and become the lead brand in your market This ground-breaking book defines the concept of brand relevance using dozens of case studies-Prius, Whole Foods, Westin, iPad and more-and explains how brand relevance drives market dynamics, which

Introducing Fashion Theory: From Androgyny to Zeitgeist (Reilly Andrew)(Pevná vazba)

How does a style become a fashion? Why do trends spread and decline? Introducing Fashion Theory explores these questions and more to help you quickly get up-to-speed with fashion theories, from scarcity to conformity, through clear practical examples and fascinating case studies.This second

Good Death (Sykes S D)(Pevná vazba)

The violent, poignant story of how Oswald de Lacy came to be lord of

The Philosophy of Tea (Gebely Tony)(Pevná vazba)

How did drinking the infusions of a unique plant from China become a vital part of everyday life? This gift book presents an entertaining and illuminating introduction to the history and culture of tea, from its origins in the Far East to the flavors and properties of different varieties, and the

Blanket: Journey to Extreme Coziness (Brantz Loryn)(Pevná vazba)

Learn how to become one with your blanket in this quirky and hilarious picture book from Loryn Brantz, bestselling author of Feminist Baby. Behold, the powers of your blanket are REAL.From the best-selling author of Feminist Baby, Feminist Baby Finds Her Voice, and Feminist Baby He's a Feminist

Chess Opening Traps for Kids (Burgess Graham)(Pevná vazba)

Chess becomes fun when we learn how to survive the opening and stop falling into our opponents' cheap tactical tricks.And that's what this book is about By understanding opening play and how to exploit tactical ideas, we turn the tables on our opponents. Now they will be the ones getting

The Blockchain and the New Architecture of Trust (Werbach Kevin)(Pevná vazba)

How the blockchain--a system built on foundations of mutual mistrust--can become trustworthy.The blockchain entered the world on January 3, 2009, introducing an innovative new trust architecture: an environment in which users trust a system--for example, a shared ledger of information--without

A Brief History of the Bodleian Library (Clapinson Mary)(Pevná vazba)

How did a library founded over four hundred years ago grow to become the world-renowned institution it is today, home to over thirteen million items? From its foundation by Sir Thomas Bodley in 1598 to the opening of the Weston Library in 2015, this illustrated account shows how the Library's

Inspiring Fashion: Textile Revolutions by Premire Vision (Bacrie Lydia)(Pevná vazba)

How fashion becomes fashion: innovations in textiles The Premi.re Vision group has been a source of inspiration for fashion professionals the world over for 45 years, constantly inspiring and making sense of the latest trends. Its international trade fairs have become events for all industry

The Norwegian Exception?: Norway's Liberal Democracy Since 1814 (Fasting Mathilde)(Pevná vazba)

How did Norway become a highly successful liberal democracy? Will its prosperity and stability last, or has modern history been an exception? Is the Norwegian experience based on luck, or has a part been played by clever politicians and sound institutions, including a well-functioning rule of law?