Jack Holland Knihy

Cestovní příručka pro nezávislé cestovatele i turisty obsahuje nejen vyčerpávající informace o místních pamětihodnostech a historii, ale i informace praktického charakteru v úvodu. Řazení lokalit v místopisné části zachovává administrativní členění a popisuje historické kulturní památky a pozoruhodnosti, městské čtvrti i současné kulturní podniky, muzea, galerie, koncertní síně a divadla, obchody a trhy. Nechybí ani tipy na výlety, informace pro motoristy, přehled o spojích a seznam ubytovacích zařízení s telefonními čísly a cenou, drobné rady, fotografie a mapy. V kapitole souvislosti najdeme historii města, přehled amerického umění 20. století, New York ve filmu a glosář termínů a osobností města.

Exploring recent developments in Berlin's rediscovery of its identity, this city guide places all descriptions of historical sites in their political context, and offers a full account of the city's restored eastern city centre.

Challenging the prevalent reliance on psychological treatment for life's challenges, this book presents an alternative model for pastoral counseling. It uniquely applies the Solution-Focused approach to train lay members, offering a practical guide for ministers. The emphasis is on empowering congregants to support one another, fostering a sense of community and care. By engaging in mutual support, individuals can experience the joy of living within God's community, highlighting the transformative power of shared care and connection in spiritual life.

This Rough Guide has been expanded by more than 100 pages to provide readers with an insider's view of Amsterdam, including everything from cafes to museums, while not forgetting the country's beautiful scenery in places such as Arnhem and the duney islands of northern Holland. 45 maps & plans.

This guide is a practical handbook to one of Europe's most surprising and diverse groupings of countries. Features include: an insider's perspective on the sights and nightlife of the major cities of Amsterdam and Brussels, Antwerp and Luxembourg, to the hottest downtown Antwerp clubs and cafes.

Focusing on the interplay between fictional television and American politics from 9/11 to Donald Trump's presidency, this book examines how TV reflects and influences political discourse during a pivotal era. It highlights significant shows that emerged during this second golden age of television, showcasing the genre's ability to engage with and comment on the heightened political controversies of the time. Through this lens, the author analyzes the cultural impact and relevance of these narratives in shaping public perception and political dialogue.

Provides information for travelers to the Netherlands on lodging, restaurants, sights, transportation, nightlife, outdoor activities, history, and culture.

Examines the influence of Irish America on the Troubles during the last 30 years and reviews U.S. efforts in the ongoing peace process.

In this compelling, powerful book, highly respected writer and commentator Jack Holland sets out to answer a daunting question: how do you explain the oppression and brutalization of half the world's population by the other half, throughout history? The result takes the reader on an eye-opening journey through centuries, continents and civilizations as it looks at both historical and contemporary attitudes to women. Encompassing the Church, witch hunts, sexual theory, Nazism and pro-life campaigners, we arrive at today's developing world, where women are increasingly and disproportionately at risk because of radicalised religious belief, famine, war and disease. Well-informed and researched, highly readable and thought-provoking, this is no outmoded feminist polemic: it's a refreshingly straightforward investigation into an ancient, pervasive and enduring injustice. It deals with the fundamentals of human existence -- sex, love, violence -- that have shaped the lives of humans throughout history. The answer? It's time to recognize that the treatment of women amounts to nothing less than an abuse of human rights on an unthinkable scale. A Brief History of Misogyny is an important and timely book that will make a long-lasting contribution to the efforts to improve those rights throughout the world.

The Rough Guides feature some of the best writing of all the travel series, with extensive essays on history, arts, and culture included in each guidebook. These hip, lively guides also offer great coverage of nightlife and recreation but never neglect the all-important basics -- hotels, transportation, shopping, and more. The Rough Guides series covers the major destinations, as well as the less traveled spots, and are favorites among backpackers who appreciate the inclusion of budget options among the hotel and restaurant listings. The Rough Guides are reliable and accurate, and so well-written that they can provide hours of enjoyable reading -- even if you aren't planning a trip.