John Lloyd Knihy

Věděli jste například, že: – když mladý albatros vyletí, může zůstat ve vzduchu až deset let – sliny upíra obecného – což vlastně není moc překvapivé – jsou zdrojem nejsilnějšího prostředku na ředění krve příhodně nazývaného draculin – peří orla bělohlavého váží dvakrát víc než jeho kosti – nedávno zemřela želva obrovská, které bylo prokazatelně 225 let – chobotnice jsou tak zručné, že dokáží odšroubovat uzávěr láhve Pokud ne, přečtěte si vtipný, fakty nabitý bestiář, který jistě potěší všechny milovníky zvířat. V abecedním pořadí tu najdete stovku zajímavých příslušníků zvířecího království s podrobnostmi, nákresy a ilustracemi.

Už vás někdy bolelo jalubí? Cítíte se poněkud nesví před dámou, která má krásné násavrky? A jestlipak máte mezi svými přáteli nějakého škrováda? Na tyto a spoustu další hlavolamných otázek vám pomůže odpovědět Smysl Životic, geniální kříženec výkladového slovníku a seznamu místních jmen, který sepsal Douglas Adams, autor celovesmírně proslaveného Stopařova průvodce Galaxií, spolu s kolegou Johnem Lloydem. Adams si uvědomil, že ve světě kolem nás i v naší mysli existuje spousta předmětů, situací, pocitů a vjemů, pro které jazyk dosud nemá žádné pojmenování, a rozhodl se tato bílá místa v popisu naší reality zaplnit. Knihu kongeniálně doplňují ilustrace výtvarníka Vladimíra Chalupy.

Pokud si dosud myslíte, že Země má jen jeden měsíc a že Mount Everest je nejvyšší hora světa, pak si tuto knihu musíte přečíst. A to bezodkladně. Kniha všeobecné nevědomosti vrhá nové světlo na otázku, kterou si filozofové, vědci a chlapi v hospodách kladou od počátku lidských dějin: co je pravda, a co je úplná blbost? Thomas Edison prohlásil, že toho o čemkoli víme méně než miliontinu procenta; Mark Twain se domníval, že dokonalé zvládnutí samotné matematiky by trvalo osm milionů let; Woody Allen řekl, že zatímco někteří pijí plnými doušky z řeky moudrosti, jiní pouze kloktají. Po přečtení této knihy si budete připadat velmi malí a velmi hloupí. Země má sedm měsíců. Každý člověk má čtyři nozdry. Parní stroj vynalezli ve starověkém Řecku. Bangkok není hlavní město Thajska. Svišti mají na svědomí život více než miliardy lidí. V Sluneční soustavě je 80 000 planet. Světlo je neviditelné. Všechno, co si myslíte, že víte, je omyl.

In gritty Glasgow, a police detective confronts criminals--as well as an enemy that lies within . . . In the seedy environs of 1980s Glasgow, Scotland, it takes guts to be a cop. DI Luc Kidston has guts--though he also has a weak spot thanks to his fear of heights. Now he must focus on finding a samurai sword-wielding vigilante--and untangling the case of one of his protégés, who's been arrested for allegedly putting a woman into a coma. Solving both problems will lead Kidston to take some unorthodox steps, including hiring a forensic hypnotist. It will also bring him into conflict with his own colleagues and lead him to fight for his life in a terrifying showdown . . .

Then look no further. Blackadder: The Whole Damn Dynasty is the book for you. Here, at last, for the first time, are the full scripts of one of British television's funniest comedies. Follow the hilarious misadventures of the despicable Edmund Blackadder and his dimwitted sidekick Baldrick through four centuries of hopelessly mangled English history: from medieval nastiness through English history: from medieval nastiness through Elizabethan and Regency glory, to the mud and sauteed rats of the First World War. Aside from the ball-bouncingly funny scripts themselves, Blackadder also features special bonus sections: "Instruments of Torture in the Late Middle Ages"; "Medieval Medicine" ("1. Herbs; 2. Leeches; 3. Saw It Off"); and an indispensable "Index of Blackadder's Finest Insults".

'A fantastic collection of pithy conversation-starting facts.' Charlie Higson

John Lloyd was the poster boy of British tennis, a former British number one, Grand Slam finalist, Wimbledon mixed-doubles champion and Davis Cup captain. This autobiography is filled with captivating tales of Hollywood celebrities, tennis icons and lost loves, along with sobering details of his battle with cancer and drug addiction in his family.

Public relations and journalism have historically maintained a complex relationship marked by both dependence and distrust. Journalists wield the power to control access to information, while PR professionals possess compelling stories, contacts, and substantial budgets for campaigns. The advent of the internet and social media has significantly altered this dynamic, transforming audiences into active participants who can influence the reputation and brand of entities ranging from political figures to consumer products through viral content. In this environment, organizations seek greater protection against potential reputational damage caused by individual missteps or public miscommunications. The digital age compels public figures and institutions to safeguard their images while leveraging new channels for self-promotion, bypassing traditional media gatekeepers. Consequently, communications professionals have gained increased importance and influence within business and political spheres. Organizations must now function as media entities, disseminating messages continuously and creating engaging content to attract and involve their audiences. As journalism adapts to this evolving landscape, characterized by the breakdown of old barriers and the establishment of new relationships—often with PR at the forefront—this study sheds light on a transformed media landscape that is both more transparent and more vulnerable.

Presents a selection of 1,423 facts to bowl you over. This title includes facts such as: Bees can play football; cholesterol is good for you; camels gave humans the common cold; English has 3,000 words relating to drunkenness; in 1851 all the 436,800 sandwiches sold in London were ham; and, Iceland has more volcanoes than footballers.

Annotation In recent years, media coverage of the European Union has faced its most serious test. The crisis in the Euro currency has thrown into sharp relief the shortcomings of a style of reporting too often unable to engage the interest of audiences deeper than political, official, academic and diplomatic elites. The crisis also put under the spotlight a style of journalism which is geared largely towards reporting on relations between the EU and the country which the news organisation serves. This book, based on extensive interviews with EU correspondents, editors, public relations and other EU executives, reveals how this powerful group of institutions at the heart of the Union are covered - or are not covered

Book of Quotes

Brilliant quotes for every occasion chosen by the QI team.

The Third Book of General Ignorance gathers together 180 questions, both new and previously featured on the BBC TV programme's popular 'General Ignorance' round, and show why, when it comes to general knowledge, none of us knows anything at all. Who invented the sandwich? What was the best thing before sliced bread? Who first ate frogs' legs? Which cat never changes its spots? What did Lady Godiva do? What can you legally do if you come across a Welshman in Chester after sunset?

The QI team have blown your socks off, made your jaw drop and knocked you sideways. Now they return with 1,234 brand-new mind-blowing facts that will leave you speechless. - Flowers get suntans. - Denmark imports prisoners. - Bees can fly higher than Mount Everest. - The Republic of Ireland first got postcodes in 2015. - Martin Luther King Jr got a C+ in Public Speaking. - No one in the UK dies of 'natural causes'. - Penguins can't taste fish.

ALL NEW FACTS FROM THE QI TEAM!Orchids can get jetlag. There are 177,147 ways to tie a tie. The soil in your garden is 2 million years old.1,227 QI Facts blew your socks off. 1,339 QI Facts made your jaw drop.

Now in paperback. The QI team returns with a fresh stack of facts to astonish and enlighten. Pigs suffer from anorexia. Wagner always wore pink silk underwear. Lord Kitchener had four spaniels called Shot, Bang, Miss and Damn. The first computer mouse was made of wood. If there are any facts you don't believe, or if you want to know more about them, all the sources can be found on QI's website.

A liff is a familiar object or experience that English has no word for. This book corrects this disgraceful oversight by recycling the names found on signposts. It features over 900 essential new definitions.

The quirkiest biographical dictionary you'll ever read.

Takes you on an expedition into the animal kingdom to encounter 100 of its most remarkable subjects. This book features elephants that walk on tiptoe, pigs that shine in the dark, and the woodlouse that drinks through its bottom.

Das Wörterbuch, auf das Sie schon immer gewartet haben! Dieses klassische Nachschlagewerk hilft stets zuverlässig aus jedem verbalen Engpass und so mancher Lebenskrise. Vom Autor der Kultserie „Per Anhalter durch die Galaxis“.

Who made the first aeroplane flight? How many legs does an octopus have? How much water should you drink every day? What is the chance of tossing a coin and it landing on heads? What happens if you leave a tooth in a glass of coke overnight? What is house dust mostly made from? What colour are oranges? Who in the world is most likely to kill you? What was the first dishwasher built to do?John Lloyd and John Mitchinson, the brains behind QI, here present a wonderful collection of the most outrageous, fascinating and mind-bending facts, taking on the popular General Ignorance round from BBC1's top rated quiz and the first book in the bestselling series. And whatever your answers to the questions above, you can be sure that everything you think you know is wrong.

Introduction: Breaking Britain -- The other union -- The English speak -- The cash nexus -- The crumbling pillars -- The poisonous elephant -- Conclusion: The re-imagining of the union

An elderly man's quest to rediscover a long-lost friendship unfolds in the Heart of England, blending themes of nostalgia and connection. As he navigates his memories and the passage of time, the narrative explores the significance of relationships and the impact of the past on the present. The journey is not just a physical one but also an emotional exploration of love, loss, and the enduring bonds that shape our lives.

Lloyd's on-the-ground reporting explores the rise of the radical right across Europe, focusing on political movements from Meloni's Italy to the Sweden Democrats. The book delves into the strategies and ambitions of these groups as they gain unprecedented popular support, highlighting the implications for the continent's political landscape. Through insightful analysis, it uncovers the motivations behind this shift and the potential consequences for democracy in Europe.

This book, first published in 1986, examines the miners' strike of 1984-5 - an event that formed the decisive break with a forty-year-old British tradition of political and industrial compromise. It assesses the strike's full implications, and puts it into its historical and political context.

This illustrated book celebrates the game of polo, the king of games, now played by over 8000 people in 35 countries. It looks at the history of the sport and the state of the game worldwide, at the players and their ponies, and at the international teams and their tactics.

Der trockenste Ort der Welt liegt in der Sahara, vom Mond aus kann man die Chinesische Mauer sehen und Laika war das erste Tier im All? Denkste! Denn in der Arktis gibt es Stellen, die nicht mit Eis bedeckt sind und wo es seit 2 Millionen Jahren nicht geregnet hat, vom Mond aus ist nichts erkennbar, was der Mensch auf der Erde gebaut hat, und bereits 1946 wurde eine Fruchtfliege ins All geschossen wurde. John Lloyd und John Mitchinson klären populäre Irrtümer auf, korrigieren vermeintlich geltendes Allgemeinwissen und enthüllen die Wahrheit über all die Dinge, die wir sicher zu wissen glauben. Das Buch für alle Besserwisser!

Si vous croyez que les êtres humains n'ont que deux narines, que l'on écrit au tableau noir avec de la craie, que le Sahara est l'endroit le plus sec de la Terre, alors vous avez besoin de ce livre. Et de toute urgence, car tout ce que vous croyez savoir est faux ! Vous trouverez enfin les bonnes réponses aux questions qui obsèdent depuis des lustres les scientifiques et les piliers de bar. Mais attention, des réponses solidement étayées scientifiquement ! Selon Thomas Edison, l'homme qui n'a pas inventé l'ampoule électrique : " Nous ne savons pas un millionième de quoi que ce soit. "