Do roku 1989 vládla ve východní Evropě oficiální komunistická politika, podle níž měla „vládnoucí“ pracující třída Cikány vstřebat. Mnoho Cikánů ale bojovalo za udržení své odlišné identity. Tato kniha vypráví o tom, jak jedna skupina Cikánů odmítla zavrhnout svůj způsob života a asimilovat se do majoritní populace. Je to příběh o zdrojích kulturní diverzity v moderní industriální společnosti a o strachu a nenávisti, které se mohou ze sociální a kulturní odlišnosti zrodit. Jádro knihy, založené na osmnáctiměsíčním pozorování každodenního života v cikánské osadě, tvoří popis kultivace, oslavování a znovuobjevování kulturní odlišnosti mezi lidmi, které ti nad nimi považovali za příliš hloupé a necivilizované na to, aby vůbec nějakou „kulturu“ měli.
Michael Stewart Knihy
Tento autor objevil lásku ke čtení již v raném věku a jeho první literární vzpomínkou je četba Churchillovy autobiografie. Již ve dvanácti letech byla jeho povídka použita jako studijní materiál na Oxfordské univerzitě, což byl pro něj vrcholný zážitek, na který vzpomíná s nostalgií. Navzdory tomu, že se zpočátku nevěnoval psaní jako kariéře a místo toho se pustil do světa podnikání, nyní, v pozdějším věku, se vrátil ke své celoživotní vášni. S podporou své rodiny se věnuje psaní, vytváření vlastních postav a vyprávění příběhů, čímž konečně naplňuje své tvůrčí poslání.






See through the eyes of the Brontes as you immerse yourself in their lives and landscapes, wandering the very same paths they each would have walked in search of the inspiration behind their novels and poetry. An 'imaginative and elegant trek through the landscape of the Brontes' Grazia
Slepota
- 254 stránek
- 9 hodin čtení
První kniha série Jack Stapleton a Laurie Montgomeryová. Dramatický příběh patoložky z Ústavu soudního lékařství města New Yorku, která spolu s novinářem Bobem Talbotem odhalí sérii úmrtí mladých, dobře situovaných lidí.
King Crow
- 200 stránek
- 7 hodin čtení
An offbeat and fascinating take on the eternal triangle, this debut novel from the Bradford-based playwright mixes intense emotion with ornithology.Outsider Paul sees everyone as birds and finds making friends difficult. Yet, when he is thrown together in a journey to the Lakes with Ashley, who is tough, good-looking and has an abundance of street cred, they form an unlikely alliance.A bizarre relationship is made even more difficult when a girl appears on the scene. Soon things begin to fall apart and their road trip makes national headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Mack & Mabel
- 110 stránek
- 4 hodiny čtení
Set during the silent film era, the narrative follows legendary director Mack Sennett as he reflects on his life, career, and his tumultuous relationship with star Mabel Normand. As he confronts the decline of silent films and the rise of talkies, Mack shares stories of triumph and heartbreak, highlighting the bittersweet nature of his romance with Mabel, whom he helped rise to fame. The production features a celebrated score by Jerry Herman, showcasing beloved songs that enhance the emotional depth of this nostalgic saga.
I am William Lee: brute; liar, and graveside thief. But you will know me by another name. Heathcliff has left Wuthering Heights, and is travelling across the moors to Liverpool in search of his past. Along the way, he saves Emily, the foul-mouthed daughter of a Highwayman, from a whipping, and the pair journey on together. Roaming from graveyard to graveyard, making a living from Emily's apparent ability to commune with the dead, the pair lie, cheat and scheme their way across the North of England. And towards the terrible misdeeds - and untold riches - that will one day send Heathcliff home to Wuthering Heights.
Keynes's ideas have revolutionized our lives. Before the publication of the General Theory, economists were on the touchline, passively watching the economy perform; now they are on the field as players, manipulating the conditions of economic life. Yet Keynes was not merely a theoretical economist. During both wars he was probably the most important figure at the Treasury, and the modern International Monetary Fund is partly his creation. Since the 1930s millions of people who have never heard of Keynes's work have owed their livelihood to his ideas and policies. But if we are all Keynesians now, are our problems the by-products of the Keynesian system? Can his ideas, which have banished the spectre of international recession, cope with the difficulties of an inflationary world? Is full employment threatened by a shortage of international liquidity, and is persistent unemployment in the U.S. an indication that Keynesian theory cannot answer the problems of automation? Are rising prices inevitable, and why is Britain constantly running into balance-of-payments crises? These questions are posed and answered this this new Pelican by Michael Stewart, whose clear and straightforward account of Keynes's life and ideas and of their status in the modern world should be a boon to intelligent people of any age and educational level.
Borrad la fecha de existencia hacer que todo el gozo pare inmediatamente, dejar que el sintaxis de comunicación sea intrincado y disléxico!..." Borrad la fecha de existencia " Erase the date of existence, make all joy cease at once, let the syntax of communication become convoluted and dyslexic!... Erase the date of existence " Mi sangre híbrida es sangre de Cortés y La Malinche No lo niego, pues no lo puedo Mi cara, llena de barba española. Mi piel, café como la tierra Ahí, está toda la evidencia..." " My hybrid blood is blood of Cortés and La Malinche I don't deny it, I can't. My face, full of Spanish beard My skin, brown like the dirt There, is all the evidence "
Black Wood Women
- 416 stránek
- 15 hodin čtení
Exploring themes of memory and forgotten truths, the narrative captivates with its visceral and twisting storyline. The characters are intricately developed, drawing readers into a world that challenges perceptions and unearths hidden secrets. The propulsive writing style keeps the pace engaging, making it a compelling read that invites deep reflection. This novel promises to leave a lasting impression, urging readers to confront what has been overlooked.
