Jimmy Carter Pořadí knih

In this powerful and personal New York Times bestseller, President Jimmy Carter contemplates how faith has sustained him in happiness and disappointment and considers how we may find it in our own lives. All his life, President Jimmy Carter has been a courageous exemplar of faith. Now he shares the lessons he learned. He writes, “The issue of faith arises in almost every area of human existence, so it is important to understand its multiple meanings. In this book, my primary goal is to explore the broader meaning of faith, its far-reaching effect on our lives, and its relationship to past, present, and future events in America and around the world. The religious aspects of faith are also covered, since this is how the word is most often used, and I have included a description of the ways my faith has guided and sustained me, as well as how it has challenged and driven me to seek a closer and better relationship with people and with God.” Quoting eminent Protestant theologians, in Faith President Carter describes his belief in religious freedom, moral politics, and the place of prayer in his daily life. He examines faith’s many meanings, he describes how to accept it, live it, how to doubt and find faith again. This is a serious and moving reflection from one of America’s most admired and respected citizens.

Aspiring actress. Temp worker. Shoplifter. For Melanie Zeitgar, stealing is a lot like love: she knows the right thing when she sees it. Unfortunately, she sees it everywhere. She doesn't mean to take things. Just like she doesn't mean to fib about her career. Or continue eating chocolate. Or wait for a call from Ray, the Beautiful Musician Who Must Have Been in a Horrible Accident that Broke His Dialing Fingers. Melanie's number one rule--in life, love, and theft--is this: Don't Get Caught. But sometimes, even the best kleptomaniac has an off day. Now, with every part of her life veering out of control, Melanie's met a guy whose heart is hers for the taking--if she's brave enough to pay the price . . .

In this powerful and personal reflection, a New York Times Bestseller, President Jimmy Carter contemplates how faith has sustained him in happiness and disappointment and considers how we may find it in our own lives. All his life, President Jimmy Carter has been a courageous exemplar of faith. Now he shares the lessons he learned. He writes, "The issue of faith arises in almost every area of human existence, so it is important to understand its multiple meanings. In this book, my primary goal is to explore the broader meaning of faith, its far-reaching effect on our lives, and its relationship to past, present, and future events in America and around the world. The religious aspects of faith are also covered, since this is how the word is most often used, and I have included a description of the ways my faith has guided and sustained me, as well as how it has challenged and driven me to seek a closer and better relationship with people and with God." Quoting eminent Protestant theologians, in Faith President Carter describes his belief in religious freedom, moral politics, and the place of prayer in his daily life. He examines faith's many meanings, he describes how to accept it, live it, how to doubt and find faith again. This is a serious and moving reflection from one of America's most admired and respected citizens.

For lovers of Sherlock, Shardlake and Ripper Street. A hugely enjoyable heart-pounding Victorian thriller- murder, a celebrity chef and a great detective double-act. 'Richly detailed and smartly plotted' S J Parris, Observer on The Printer's Coffin London, 1842. There has been a mysterious and horrible death at the Reform, London's newest and grandest gentleman's club. A death the club is desperate to hush up. Captain William Avery is persuaded to investigate, and soon discovers a web of rivalries and hatreds, both personal and political, simmering behind the club's handsome fa�ade-and in particular concerning its resident genius, Alexis Soyer, 'the Napoleon of food', a chef whose culinary brilliance is matched only by his talent for self-publicity. But Avery is distracted, for where his mentor and partner-in-crime Jeremiah Blake? And what if this first death was only a dress rehearsal for something far more sinister?

In this autobiography, President "Carter tells what he is proud of and what he might do differently. He discusses his regret at losing his re-election, but how he and Rosalynn pushed on and made a new life and second and third rewarding careers. He is frank about the presidents who have succeeded him, world leaders, and his passions for the causes he cares most about, particularly the condition of women and the deprived people of the developing world"--Amazon.com.

„Zbig“ osloví každého čtenáře, kterému není lhostejný svět kolem nás. Kniha předkládá řadu osobních vzpomínek, zážitků z neveřejných jednání či dosud nezveřejněných detailů z života klíčové osobnosti americké zahraniční politiky 20. století, Zbigniewa Brzezinského. Editorovi se navíc podařilo k sepsání jednotlivých esejů přivábit významné postavy (nejen) amerického veřejného a politického života, kteří jsou akademiky, bývalými i současnými diplomaty, novináři či bývalými žáky Brzezinského. Díky pestrému složení autorského týmu je částečně biografií, osobními vzpomínkami, historií a akademickou politickou analýzou. Texty rozhodně nejsou pouhou oslavnou hagiografií. Autoři se pouštějí do kritické reflexe myšlení, díla i odkazu Zbigniewa Brzezinského, všechny však zároveň poukazují na jedinečnost jeho příběhu, vlivu a otevřenosti.

Ve své nejnovější knize se bývalý americký prezident podrobně zabývá předsudky, diskriminací, násilím a zkresleným výkladem náboženských textů, stejně jako fyzickým a duševním týráním, chudobou, nemocemi a válkami, a to z pohledu ženské nerovnosti, která existuje po celém světě. Carter ukazuje, že muži často s tímto stavem nesouhlasí, ale mlčí, aby si udrželi dominantní postavení. Společně se svou ženou Rosalynn navštívil 145 zemí a založil neziskovou organizaci The Carter Center, která aktivně působí v polovině z nich. Měl možnost setkat se s lidmi z odlehlých vesnic a dozvědět se o jejich osobním životě, přičemž zjistil, že nerovnost mezi pohlavími roste rychleji a týká se jak bohatých, tak chudých zemí. Carter si uvědomuje, že ekonomická nerovnost je vážným problémem, ale domnívá se, že nejzávažnějším a opomíjeným problémem jsou deprivace a týrání žen a dívek, které pramení z falešného výkladu náboženských textů a rostoucí tolerance vůči násilí a válkám. Podle něj tento příklad poskytly světu i Spojené státy. Carter zdůrazňuje, že utrpení žen má devastující dopad na ekonomiku, neboť brání přispění nejméně poloviny populace k prosperitě.

The narrative centers on Kenneth Harold Anderson, a courageous soldier drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II. He faced the brutal realities of war, enduring significant physical and psychological trauma while serving under harrowing conditions. Recognized for his valor, he received multiple honors, including the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, the Croix De Guerre, and the Purple Heart with Cluster. Despite his quiet and modest demeanor, Kenneth's remarkable contributions and experiences in key battles of the European Theater highlight his extraordinary bravery.

Looks at the suffering, discrimination, and abuse suffered by women throughout the world, often as a result of distorted readings of religious texts, as witnessed by the author and the testimony of women representing different regions and religions.

William Avery, a down-at-heel junior officer in the Company's army, is sent to find him, in the unlikely company of the enigmatic and uncouth Jeremiah Blake. A more mismatched duo couldn't be imagined, but they must bury their differences as they are caught up in a search that turns up many unanswered questions and seems bound to end in failure.