David Thomas se zaměřuje na psaní o tématech, která rezonují s širokým publikem, a jeho práce často proplétá osobní reflexi s hlubším zkoumáním lidské zkušenosti. Jeho styl se vyznačuje přístupností a vřelostí, která čtenáře vtahuje do vyprávění. Thomasovy knihy zkoumají sílu vytrvalosti a hledání smyslu v životě, často skrze perspektivu jedinců, kteří čelili mimořádným výzvám. Jeho přístup k psaní je informován dlouholetou kariérou v žurnalistice, kde se naučil efektivně sdělovat složité myšlenky.
Již klasická kniha světové počítačové literatury pomáhá programátorům vyrovnat se s rostoucími nároky jejich profese tak, aby s co nejmenší námahou dokázali vytvářet fungující, udržovatelný kód, který potěší své uživatele. S neobvyklou názorností ukazuje, že úplně všechny tradiční problémy (vznik chyb, termíny, odhalování chyb, efektivní editace, nejasná zadání, týmová spolupráce aj.) mají svá pragmatická řešení.
Rakouský lékař vypráví o svých zkušenostech s léčivými účinky bylin z deštného pralesa, zvláště o protirakovinných účincích pralesního bylinného čaje.
Vytvářejte robustní, vizuálně atraktivní webové aplikace rychleji a efektivně. Odhalte kouzlo frameworku Ruby on Rails v knize, která je překladem posledního vydání Agile Web Development with Rails, publikací doporučovanou a ceněnou tisíci vývojářů. S trojicí zkušených autorů, mezi nimiž najdeme i tvůrce frameworku, se seznámíte s Ruby on Rails na vývoji komplexní webové aplikace. S každou přidanou funkcionalitou projektu se naučíte něco nového až po výslednou plně funkční aplikaci. Výklad postupuje od základů, nevyžaduje žádné předchozí znalosti s Ruby on Rails. V druhé polovině knihy se seznámíte s pokročilými postupy, jak využít možnosti frameworku na maximum.
The Landmark Xenophon’s Anabasis is the definitive edition of the ancient classic—also known as The March of the Ten Thousand or The March Up-Country—which chronicles one of the greatest true-life adventures ever recorded. As Xenophon’s narrative opens, the Persian prince Cyrus the Younger is marshaling an army to usurp the throne from his brother Artaxerxes the King. When Cyrus is killed in battle, ten thousand Greek soldiers he had hired find themselves stranded deep in enemy territory, surrounded by forces of a hostile Persian king. When their top generals are arrested, the Greeks have to elect new leaders, one of whom is Xenophon, a resourceful and courageous Athenian who leads by persuasion and vote. What follows is his vivid account of the Greeks’ harrowing journey through extremes of territory and climate, inhabited by unfriendly tribes who often oppose their passage. Despite formidable obstacles, they navigate their way to the Black Sea coast and make their way back to Greece. This masterful new translation by David Thomas gives color and depth to a story long studied as a classic of military history and practical philosophy. Edited by Shane Brennan and David Thomas, the text is supported with numerous detailed maps, annotations, appendices, and illustrations. The Landmark Xenophon’s Anabasis offers one of the classical Greek world’s seminal tales to readers of all levels.
Exploring the complexities of a baby boomer's sexuality, the narrative delves into themes of repression, co-dependence, and the impact of cultural norms. The protagonist's journey spans from a troubled marriage and the joy of adoption to the painful realizations of love versus lust. His experiences highlight the struggles faced by his children, including alcoholism and emotional challenges. Through this reflective tale, millennial men are encouraged to engage in open discussions about their own sexuality and relationships, learning from the past.
Written by two leading oceanographers, Introducing Oceanography has rapidly established itself as a key introductory overview of its subject.
"Striking full colour illustrations and photographs bring this integrated and stimulating survey of marine ecology to life. Through its unique structure, Marine Ecology: Processes, Systems, and Impacts offers a systems-orientated approach from a truly modern and global perspective. The text introduces key processes and systems from which the marine environment is formed and the issues and challenges which surround its future. Opening with an overview of the processes and interactions which are central to an understanding of marine ecology, the book goes on to explore the diverse systems from which the marine environment is composed, from estuaries to seabeds, the deep sea to polar regions. Detailed case studies form the basis of the pedagogy, highlighting issues from a diverse range of marine systems in a digestible way. In this third edition, more of an emphasis is placed on climate change and looking towards future challenges, since the importance of understanding and conserving the marine environment has never been more apparent." -- provided by publisher
Focusing on the journey to healthy manhood, this guide offers practical advice for parents of boys, drawing inspiration from themes in a beloved children's book. Written by experienced therapists and fathers, it explores the physical, emotional, and spiritual development of boys. Key chapters tackle important topics like attention, handling disappointments, and the significance of rituals and rites of passage, providing valuable insights for nurturing authentic masculinity.
A Director's Tale is the story of Burnley Football Club in the early 1980s, a time of short-lived success and then turmoil. Through the diaries of director Derek Gill, it brings you the inside track, revealing what went on behind the scenes amid troubles involving chairman John Jackson and manager John Bond. It is a story of failure and acrimony.
Surrounded by evil, how long can one man's good intentions last? February 1941, A murderer is on a killing spree. The Murder Squad is in the midst of the biggest manhunt the city has ever seen. Georg Heuser is the idealistic, brilliant young detective set to crack the case. July 1959, West Lawyers Max Kraus and Paula Siebert are investigating war crimes of unimaginable magnitude committed near the Russian Front, the empire the Nazis called Ostland. The man accused is called Georg Heuser. Assured of his guilt, Paula and Max have only one question What has happened to make this good man become a monster?
