Román ztvárňuje v rozsáhlém časovém oblouku pestré osudy několika spolužáků z gymnázia od dob jejich dospívání až na práh čtyřicítky. Znalci díla nejčtenějšího českého autora se tu opět setkají s dobře známou, melancholicky laděnou groteskou, tentokrát o přátelství, osudových láskách, alkoholu, kráse i ošklivosti, ale především o smutku, který se s přibývajícími léty vkrádá do životů stárnoucích hrdinů.
Times of sickness are dark and confusing - tensions can run high and fear begin to be a constant presence. David Short, Physician to Her Majesty the Queen in 1977, compiled this little book of meditations for times like these.
An affectionate, multi-layered account of small town life in central Europe beginning in the 1930s and ending in the early 21st century, which weaves together a series of compelling, nostalgic anecdotes.
"In 1920 Čapek wrote what was to become his most famous work, the play 'R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)', a meditation on the themes of humanity and subjugation that introduced the 'robot'. He was prolific throughout the 1920s, his plays addressing a range of subjects, although best remembered as a writer of early science fiction. Čapek also dealt with contemporary moral and political issues, including the rise of corporations and European fascism"-- "Determined to liberate the mass-produced but highly intelligent robots forged in the machinery of Rossum's island factory, Helena Glory arrives in a blaze of righteousness. Soon perplexed by the robots' seeming humanity but absolute lack of sentience, she deserts her strident campaigning and falls in love with Domin, the factory's General Manager. Yet even as their life on the island appears to become more comfortable, the tide is turning against the humans ... Drawing huge international attention following its original production in 1921, 'Rossum's Universal Robots' was a strikingly prescient meditation on the themes of humanity and subjugation that were to dominate the twentieth century. Seen as a precursor to works including Huxley's 'Brave New world', it is a true classic of the dystopian genre, and remains all too resonant"--
Reflektivní glosy známé české jazykoložky týkající se její rodné Prahy a magického světa v ní. Praha představ, obrazů a tajemných historických příběhů. Praha středověkých zákoutí, židovské mystiky a oken vybízejících k nahlédnutí. 2. vydání
It is a Christ-like act to befriend a sick or a lonely person: this book is a wonderfully useful guide to giving the most you can by your visits. Written by authors with long pastoral experience, it will prove a real help to all those who seek to turn the routine visit into a time of real spiritual growth.
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It's easy to teach yourself Czech! Complete Czech: A Teach Yourself Guide provides you with a clear and comprehensive approach to Czech, so you can progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking, and writing Czech with confidence. Within each of the 24 thematic chapters, important language structures are introduced through life-like dialogues. You'll learn grammar in a gradual manner so you won't be overwhelmed by this tricky subject. Exercises accompany the texts and reinforce learning in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This program also features current cultural information boxes that reflect recent changes in society. The accompanying audio CDs contain all dialogues that appear in the course book, recorded by native speakers. Features: One and five-minute introductions to key principles to get you started Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of the basics of the language