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Když strach dokáže umlčet celý národ, alespoň jeden člověk musí vyslovit pravdu... Sovětský svaz, rok 1953. Stalinův železný stisk neustále sílí. Brutální praktiky ministerstva státní bezpečnosti (MGB) nejsou žádným tajemstvím. Režim dokonce občanům přikazuje věřit, že socialistické společnosti se podařilo zcela vymýtit zločinnost. Když se u železniční trati v Moskvě najde mrtvola malého chlapce, zaskočí příslušníka MGB Lva Děmidova – válečného hrdinu, upřímně oddaného režimu – tvrzení příbuzných oběti, že šlo o vraždu. Lev splní rozkaz nadřízených a pomůže zatajit fakta, začnou v něm však hlodat pochybnosti. Brzy poté se jeho život převrátí naruby. Lva degradují a s manželkou Raisou, podezřelou ze špionáže, pošlou do zapadlého města na Urale. Ke svému překvapení Lev zjistí, že k vraždám dětí dochází i tam. Manželé si dobře uvědomují, že později je čeká mnohem tvrdší trest než pouhé vyhnanství. Snad právě proto se rozhodnou riskovat život a pátrat po vrahovi na vlastní pěst. Román Dítě číslo 44, zdařilý a oceňovaný debut mladého britského autora Toma Roba Smithe, vychází ze skutečného případu sériového vraha Andreje Čikatila. Román s reálným pozadím nabízí kromě strhujícího kriminálního příběhu i děsivý obraz diktatury, která se drží u moci jen díky stupňovanému teroru.

A fully revised and updated installment from the bestselling author of The Oz Principle Series. Two-time New York Times bestselling authors Roger Connors and Tom Smith show how leaders can achieve record-breaking results by quickly and effectively shaping their organizational culture to capitalize on their greatest asset-their people. Change the Culture, Change the Game joins their classic book, The Oz Principle, and their recent bestseller, How Did That Happen?, to complete the most comprehensive series ever written on workplace accountability. Based on an earlier book, Journey to the Emerald City, this fully revised installment captures what the authors have learned while working with the hundreds of thousands of people on using organizational culture as a strategic advantage.

After a seemingly ordinary day is disrupted by a California earthquake, the Hodges-Bradley children face unexpected challenges. It's been a year and a half since they helped the sorceress Morgana Shee close the last gateway to the perilous Wildworld, a mystical parallel universe filled with legends and threats. As they navigate the aftermath of the quake, the children must confront the lingering effects of their past adventures and the potential re-emergence of dangers from the Wildworld.

When Claudia Hodges-Bradley meets a fox, she knows it will be an extraordinary day. Not just any fox, this vixen is the magical familiar of the sorceress Morgana Shee. For years, Morgana has guarded the solitary gate between Earth and the Wildworld, a shimmering parallel universe where legends still live. She alone holds the secret of the mirrors that serve as the last surviving passage to enchantment. But Morgana has been betrayed and imprisoned in the Wildworld, and the fox is determined to recruit Claudia and her siblings for the rescue mission

Shares time-tested guidelines for achieving more in life through practices in accountability, counseling readers on the potential of recognizing and taking responsibility for challenges while problem solving and executing effective responses.

The definitive book on workplace accountability by the New York Times bestselling authors of How Did That Happen? Since it was originally published in 1994, The Oz Principle has sold nearly 600,000 copies and become the worldwide bible on accountability. Through its practical and invaluable advice, thousands of companies have learned just how vital personal and organizational accountability is for a company to achieve and maintain its best results. At the core of the authors' message is the idea that when people take personal ownership of their organization's goals and accept responsibility for their own performance, they become more invested and work at a higher level to ensure not only their own success, but everyone's. Now more than ever, The Oz Principle is vital to anyone charged with obtaining results. It is a must have, must read, and must apply classic business book.

In 1890, a group of Italian immigrants and Italian Americans were accused of gunning down New Orleans police chief David Hennessy, who had come between two rival waterfront gangs. Nineteen men were indicted; nine stood trial. After six of the nine accused were acquitted and the remaining three awarded mistrials, a vigilante mob of 8,000 people fought their way into the Parish Prison and killed eleven of the defendants. The incident drew anti- American ire from across the world, and even brought the U.S. to the brink of war with Italy until formal reparations were made. Tom Smith presents an in-depth and nuanced account of the episode that was the greatest mass lynching in our nation's history, and which popularized the term Mafia in the American lexicon.

The narrative explores the 69-year marriage of a couple facing severe challenges within the NHS, highlighting the traumatic experiences endured, including a disturbing incident involving a female nurse. It emphasizes the systemic issues within healthcare, such as neglect and inadequate treatment for the elderly. The author shares personal grievances regarding the mismanagement of care, including unnecessary confinement and withheld medication, supported by documented evidence of their struggles and complaints that went unaddressed.

Focusing on iconic games, this book analyzes their mechanics to uncover the principles of effective game design. It delves into essential topics like systems design, randomness, monetization strategies, game theory, and the iterative process of development. By examining beloved titles, it provides insights into what contributes to their success and engages players, making it a valuable resource for aspiring game designers and enthusiasts alike.