What Would Be Different: Figures of Possibility in Adorno (MacDonald Iain)(Pevná vazba)

What Would Be Different: Figures of Possibility in Adorno (MacDonald Iain)(Pevná vazba)

Possibility is a concept central to both philosophy and social theory. But in what philosophical soil, if any, does the possibility of a better society grow? At the intersection of metaphysics and social theory, What Would Be Different looks to Theodor W. Adorno to reflect on the relationship

My Collection of Collections (Chakrabarti Nina)(Pevná vazba)

What would you like to

The Art of Possibility (Zander Rosamund Stone)(Pevná vazba)

The Art of Possibility offers a set of breakthrough practices for creativity in all human enterprises. This inspirational book is a synthesis of Rosamund Stone Zander's knowledge of cutting-edge psychology and Benjamin Zander's experiences as the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra

How Dead Languages Work (George Coulter H.)(Pevná vazba)

What could Greek poets or Roman historians say in their own language that would be lost in translation? After all, different languages have different personalities, and this is especially clear with languages of the ancient and medieval world. This volume celebrates six such languages - Ancient

The Case Against Socialism (Paul Rand)(Pevná vazba)

A recent poll showed 43% of Americans think more socialism would be a good thing. What do these people not know? Socialism has killed millions, but it's now the ideology du jour on American college campuses and among many leftists. Reintroduced by leaders such as Bernie Sanders and Alexandria

Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes (Elder Jennifer)(Pevná vazba)

Different Like Me introduces children aged 8 to 12 years to famous, inspirational figures from the world of science, art, math, literature, philosophy and comedy. Eight-year-old Quinn, a young boy with Asperger's Syndrome, tells young readers about the achievements and characteristics of his autism

Figure of Beatrice: A Study in Dante (Williams Charles)(Pevná vazba)

Vesper Flights (MacDonald Helen)(Pevná vazba)

Animals don't exist in order to teach us things, but that is what they have always done, and most of what they teach us is what we think we know about ourselves. In Vesper Flights Helen Macdonald brings together a collection of her best loved essays, along with new pieces on topics ranging from

Would We Survive an Alien Invasion? (Chanez Katie)(Pevná vazba)

There are many stories in books and films about what would happen if aliens invaded Earth. Would humans be able to survive if aliens took over our planet? Read on to find

Living in a Buddhist Monastery (Twiddy Robin)(Pevná vazba)

Life was different long ago, but how different? Jump back in time and experience what life was like for children growing up in a Buddhist monastery hundreds of years ago. What did they do each day? What did they learn and what did they eat? Learn all of this and more in Living in a Buddhist

Ruling in Ancient Egypt (Twiddy Robin)(Pevná vazba)

Life was different long ago, but how different? Jump back in time and experience what life was like ruling in Ancient Egypt as a child Pharaoh. How were their lives different from other children's? What did they do all day, and what did they believe? Learn all of this and more in Ruling in Ancient

Easter Morning, Easter Sun (Battigelli Rosanna)(Pevná vazba)

Easter morning, Easter sun, Easter breakfast, Easter bun. What would Easter be without family traditions like hot cross buns for breakfast, a gleeful egg hunt, and a special dinner with loved ones? In infectious rhyme, a family of cats celebrates the holiday with feline fun. The festive bonnets

Father Figure: How to Be a Feminist Dad (Shapiro Jordan)(Pevná vazba)

A thoughtful and long-overdue exploration of fatherhood and masculinity in the 21st century that 'redefines what it means to be a good father' (Adam Grant). There are hundreds of books on parenting, and with good reason--becoming a parent is scary, difficult, and life-changing. But when it comes to

Murambi, the Book of Bones (Diop Boubacar Boris)(Paperback)

In April of 1994, nearly a million Rwandans were killed in what would prove to be one of the swiftest, most terrifying killing sprees of the 20th century. In Murambi, The Book of Bones, Boubacar Boris Diop comes face to face with the chilling horror and overwhelming sadness of the tragedy. Here,

Chicken in the Kitchen (Okorafor Nnedi)(Pevná vazba)

What would you do if you woke up one night to find the shadow of a giant chicken passing your bedroom door? Go and investigate, of course When Anyaugo follows a giant chicken into her kitchen one warm night in Nigeria, she embarks on a fun-filled adventure where nothing is quite as it seems. Is

Antony Gormley - LAND - An exploration of what it means to be human in remote places across the British Isles(Pevná vazba)

Heart's Ease (Harrison Sarah)(Pevná vazba)

Three very different sisters discover that life doesn't always turn out as one would expect in this powerful romantic drama. Heart's Ease is the loveliest house anyone knows and home to the fortunate Blyth family. Siblings Felicity, Charity, Honor and Bruno enjoy a blissfully happy childhood there

Heart's Ease (Harrison Sarah)(Pevná vazba)

Three very different sisters discover that life doesn't always turn out as one would expect in this powerful romantic drama. Heart's Ease is the loveliest house anyone knows and home to the fortunate Blyth family. Siblings Felicity, Charity, Honor and Bruno enjoy a blissfully happy childhood there

Olinger Stories (Updike John)(Pevná vazba)

In an interview, Updike once said, 'If I had to give anybody one book of me, it would be the Olinger Stories.' They follow the life of one character from the age of ten through manhood, in the small Pennsylvania town of Olinger (pronounced, according to Updike, with a long O and a hard G), which

Fundamentals of Figure Carving (Norbury Ian)(Pevná vazba)

This study of carving the human figure in wood concentrates on the anatomical structure of the body and details specific areas of common difficulty to woodcarvers such as eyes, ears, hands, feet and hair. The book includes step-by-step sequences outlining the techniques

How to Be a Great Boss (Wickman Gino)(Pevná vazba)

If your employees brought their 'A-Game' to work every day, what would it mean for your company's performance? Studies have repeatedly shown that the majority of employees are disengaged at work. But it doesn't have to be this way. Often, the difference between a group of indifferent employees and

Never Saw Me Coming (Kurian Vera)(Pevná vazba)

YOU SHOULD NEVER TRUST A PSYCHOPATH. BUT WHAT IF YOU HAD NO CHOICE? It would be easy to underestimate Chloe Sevre... She's a freshman honor student, a legging-wearing hot girl next door, who also happens to be a psychopath. She spends her time on yogalates, frat parties and plotting to kill Will

Be Who You Are (Parr Todd)(Pevná vazba)

In a brand-new companion to his beloved classic It's Okay to Be Different, New York Times bestselling author Todd Parr encourages kids to be proud of who they are inside. Be who you are Be proud of where you're from.Be a different color. Speak your language.Wear everything you need to be you. Who

D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths (D'Aulaire Ingri)(Pevná vazba)

'I doubt I would have grown up to be the writer and artist I became had I not fallen in love with D'Aulaire's Book of Greek Myths at the age of seven.'--R. J. Palacio, author of Wonder Kids can lose themselves in a world of myth and magic while learning important cultural history in this beloved