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Oxford International Primary Computing: Student Book 6 (Page Alison)(Paperback / softback)

830 Kč

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A complete six-year primary computing course that takes a real-life, project-based approach to teaching young learners the vital computing skills they will need for the digital world. Each unit builds towards the creation of a final project, with topics ranging from designing your own robot to programming simple games and creating web

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Long Island Story (Gekoski Rick)(Pevná vazba)

434 Kč

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It is 1953, a heat wave is sweeping across America and the Grossmans - Ben, Addie and their two children -are moving their lives from the political heart of Washington DC to suburban Long Island. Benny was a successful lawyer in the Department of Justice, but all that has come tumbling down. With the McCarthy era of paranoia, persecution and propaganda at its height, his past has come back to haunt him, forcing him to pack up his family and leave the capital behind. With their future uncertain, life in Long Island starts to open old wounds for Ben and Addie, both start to wonder if they were meant for more, whether their future might look different than they planned, and whether their marriage - their family - is worth fighting for . . . A Long Island Story is a portrait of a marriage in crisis, of a unique and fascinating period in US history and of a seemingly perfect family

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Tintin: Tintin En Amerika (Breton) (Herge)(Pevná vazba)

616 Kč

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Economics in One Lesson: The Shortest and Surest Way to Understand Basic Economics (Hazlitt Henry)(Paperback)

366 Kč

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With over a million copies sold, Economics in One Lesson is an essential guide to the basics of economic theory. A fundamental influence on modern libertarianism, Hazlitt defends capitalism and the free market from economic myths that persist to this day. Considered among the leading economic thinkers of the "Austrian School," which includes Carl Menger, Ludwig von Mises, Friedrich (F.A.) Hayek, and others, Henry Hazlitt (1894-1993), was a libertarian philosopher, an economist, and a journalist. He was the founding vice-president of the Foundation for Economic Education and an early editor of The Freeman magazine, an influential libertarian publication. Hazlitt wrote Economics in One Lesson, his seminal work, in 1946. Concise and instructive, it is also deceptively prescient and far-reaching in its efforts to dissemble economic fallacies that are so

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Is Technology Making Us Sick?: A Primer for the 21st Century (Douglas Ian)(Paperback)

333 Kč

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Modern technology has undoubtedly enhanced our lives in numerous, powerful ways--we can now communicate in real time with friends and colleagues around the world, and do mundane tasks such as shopping or banking at a touch. But has there been a detrimental effect on our health and happiness? Is Technology Making Us Sick? assesses the impact of our increased screen time and everyday interactions with modern technology, the ways we relate to others, and on our mental and physical health.In Is Technology Making Us Sick?, expert Ian Douglas traces the development of human interaction with technology over the last thirty years. His in-depth analysis dissects the key issues, including the consequences of social media and gaming on self-esteem, brain development, anxiety levels, loneliness, depression, and personal relationships; and the impact on our stress levels

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One Night Beneath the Lemon Trees (Karras Mary)(Pevná vazba)

469 Kč

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One night in Morphou, Cyprus. A secret held for decades. When the truth finally comes out, it will have life-changing consequences for five Greek-Cypriot people living in

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Priestess Path: 13 Powerful Lessons to Build Your Inner Strength (DeMarco Stacey)(Paperback)

402 Kč

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Priestess Path offers 13 powerful lessons to build unshakeable power from the inside out and rise to the sacred challenge of leadership and service. In the ancient world, priestesses were the wise women who served the people and were the active conduit between the gods and their messages. They offered healing, virtue, leadership, and insight. In our modern times, women are tired, responsibilities can be overwhelming: high powered jobs, families, and caring for the young, and maybe elderly parents as well as trying to find time for themselves. Almost everywhere in the world, women are still the primary caregivers of children and do the most domestic work within the home even if they also have a job outside the home. This practical guide offers lessons both ancient and modern to guide us to rise into our own unshakeable inner power. The book invites us to consider

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City of Dreams (Winslow Don)(Paperback)

963 Kč

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New York Times BestsellerFollowing the epic, ambitious, instant New York Times bestseller City on Fire, "The Godfather for our generation" (Adrian McKinty), comes the dramatic second novel in an epic crime trilogy from Don Winslow, #1 internationally bestselling author of the Cartel trilogy (The Power of the Dog, The Cartel and The Border).Hollywood.The city where dreams are made. On the losing side of a bloody East Coast crime war, Danny Ryan is now on the run. The Mafia, the cops, the FBI all want him dead or in prison. With his little boy, his elderly father and the tattered remnants of his loyal crew of soldiers, he makes the classic American migration to California to start a new life.A quiet, peaceful existence.But the Feds track him down

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Degrowth and Tourism: New Perspectives on Tourism Entrepreneurship, Destinations and Policy (Hall C. Michael)(Paperback)

1 196 Kč

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The sustainability of tourism is increasingly under question given the challenges of overtourism, COVID-19 and the contribution of tourism to climate and environmental change. Degrowth and Tourism provides an original response to the central problem of growth in tourism, an imperative that has been intrinsic within tourism practice, and directs the reader to rethink the impacts of tourism and possible alternatives beyond the sustainable growth discourse. Using a multi-scaled approach to investigate degrowth's macro effects and micro indications in tourism, this book frames degrowth in tourism in terms of business, destination and policy initiatives. It uses a combination of empirical research, case studies and theory to offer new perspectives and approaches to analyse issues related to overtourism, COVID-19, small-scale tourism operations and entrepreneurship, mobility

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It's never too late to play jazz(Paperback / softback)

312 Kč

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Guides the player through the different skills and techniques needed to play jazz, covering swing rhythm, syncopation, walking bass, blues and improvisation. This book includes pieces that are suitable for those who have learnt for approximately one year, or have completed the "It's Never Too Late To Play Piano"

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What French Women Know - About Love, Sex and Other Matters of Heart and Mind (Ollivier Debra)(Paperback / softback)

274 Kč

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An intriguing and enlightening look at life and love through the eyes of the French

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American Royalty (Livesay Tracey)(Paperback)

316 Kč

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In this dangerously sexy rom-com that evokes the real-life romance between Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Markle, a prince who wants to live out of the spotlight falls for a daring American rapper who turns his life, and the palace, upside down.?Sexy, driven rapper Danielle "Duchess" Nelson is on the verge of signing a deal that'll make her one of the richest women in hip hop. More importantly, it'll grant her control over her life, something she's craved for years. But an incident with a rising pop star has gone viral, unfairly putting her deal in jeopardy. Concerned about her image, she's instructed to work on generating some positive publicity... or else.A brilliant professor and reclusive royal, Prince Jameson prefers life out of the spotlight, only leaving his ivory tower to attend weddings or funerals. But with the Queen's children involved in

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In Pursuit of the Slam - My Year Travelling to Tennis's Top Four Tournaments (Cripps Mark)(Paperback / softback)

386 Kč

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The story of Mark Cripp's journeys round the world attending the top four tennis

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Drugs in Sport (Mottram David R.)(Paperback)

1 869 Kč

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Drugs in Sport is the most comprehensive and accurate text on the emotive, complex and critical subject of performance enhancement and doping within sport. Thoroughly updated in light of the latest World Anti-Doping Code and taking into account the latest regulations, procedures and landmark cases, this 8th edition explores the science behind drug use in sport, as well as its ethical, social, political and administrative context. Introducing an increased focus on athletes with specific needs and on corrupt doping practices, the book covers key topics including: - an evaluation of the prevalence of doping in sport; - the latest doping control regulations stipulated by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA); - the science and side effects of each major class of drug used in sport; - cutting-edge issues such as drug use by transgender

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Just Our Luck (Walton Julia)(Paperback)

234 Kč

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From the author of Words on Bathroom Walls--now a major motion picture--comes a romance in the spirit of Dear Evan Hansen about overcoming anxiety--and about finding love and friendship in unlikely places. ★ "A masterpiece" --Kirkus, starred review "Bad luck follows lies." That was the first rule for life that Leo's Greek grandmother, Yia Yia, gave him before she died. But Leo's anxiety just caused a fight at school, and though he didn't lie, he wasn't exactly honest about how it all went down . . . how he went down. Now Leo's father thinks a self-defense class is exactly what his son needs to "man up." "Leave the Paros family alone." That was Yia Yia's second rule for life. But who does Leo see sitting at the front desk of the local gym? Evey Paros, whose family supposedly cursed Leo's with bad luck. Seeing that

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In Siberia (Thubron Colin)(Paperback / softback)

318 Kč

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This is the account of Thubron's 15,000-mile journey through an astonishing country - one twelfth of the land surface of the whole

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Andy Warhol(Paperback / softback)

593 Kč

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Exploring his background, ideas about death and religion and his queer perspective, this radical re-visioning highlights how Warhol's work marked a period of cultural transformation that still resonates

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Ace of Spades : File 52 (Fineran Jamie)(Paperback / softback)

171 Kč

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Wolof-English/English-Wolof Dictionary & Phrasebook (Kantorek Nyima)(Paperback)

285 Kč

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Wolof is spoken by more than 5 million people in the Gambia, Senegal, and Mauritania. This bilingual dictionary & phrasebook, based on the spoken Wolof of the Gambia, is an essential resource for travelers in the region. The Wolof orthography, unique to this volume, is specially designed to be user-friendly for English speakers. * More than 3,000 total dictionary entries * Comprehensive phrasebook * Easy-to-use pronunciation guide * Includes cultural information and a brief history of the Gambian

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Laying You to Rest (Eden Lauren)(Paperback)

338 Kč

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"But there's one vital step missing in your storythat stops it from making sense.If you have ghosted me-that means you're dead.But I haven't killed you. Yet."A runaway boy. The girl he left behind.A modern-day ghost story.Told in

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Barren Lives (Ramos Graciliano)(Paperback)

505 Kč

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A vivid chronicle of the solitary life of a peasant family in a harsh and unforgiving land, austerely told by a classic Brazilian

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Oscar Murillo (Murillo Oscar)(Pevná vazba)

1 209 Kč

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With a body of powerful paintings, installations and video works, Colombian-born artist Oscar Murillo (born 1986) has distinguished himself as one of his generation's leading voices.Published on the occasion of Murillo's 2017 solo exhibition at Haus der Kunst in Munich, this volume--the first dedicated overview of his career to date--presents the artist's multifaceted practice from every angle. Murillo became widely recognized in his early twenties for his large-scale paintings that drew on both personal and art-historical references. Since then, Murillo has been consistently interested in approaches to art making that are not rooted in the dominant Western value system, while remaining guided by his own aesthetic. With an introduction by Okwui Enwezor and new scholarship by Anna Schneider and Emma Enderby, this publication offers critical insight into

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Land of Promise: An Economic History of the United States (Lind Michael)(Paperback)

610 Kč

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A sweeping and original work of economic history by Michael Lind, one of America's leading intellectuals, Land of Promise recounts the epic story of America's rise to become the world's dominant economy. As ideological free marketers continue to square off against Keynesians in Congress and the press, economic policy remains at the center of political debate.Land of Promise: An Economic History of the United States offers a much-needed historical framework that sheds new light on our past--wisdom that offers lessons essential to our future. Building upon the strength and lucidity of his New York Times Notable Books The Next American Nation and Hamilton's Republic, Lind delivers a necessary and revelatory examination of the roots of American prosperity--insight that will prove invaluable to anyone interested in exploring

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Dealing with Difficult People (Review Harvard Business)(Paperback)

330 Kč

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Learn how to deal with difficult colleagues and clients.At the heart of dealing with difficult people is handling their--and your own--emotions. How do you stay calm in a tough conversation? How do you stay unruffled in the face of passive-aggressive comments? And how do you know if you're difficult to work with?This book explains the research behind our emotional response to awful colleagues and shows how to build the empathy and resilience to make those relationships more productive.Books in this series are based on the work of experts including: Daniel GolemanTony SchwartzNick MorganDaniel GilbertThis collection of articles includes To Resolve a Conflict, First Decide: Is It Hot or Cold? by Mark Gerzon; Taking the Stress Out of Stressful Conversations, by Holly Weeks; The Secret to Dealing with Difficult People:

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Flying Fergus 1: The Best Birthday Bike (Hoy Sir Chris)(Paperback / softback)

183 Kč

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The first in a fantastically fun, magical cycling adventure series from Sir Chris Hoy.Fergus Hamilton is a boy with a big imagination."Champion cyclist Chris Hoy breathes his passion for cycling into this entertaining and imaginative adventure about an ordinary boy and his big cycling

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My Second Theory Book (Ng Lina)(Sheet music)

132 Kč

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Penguin Readers Starter Level: Romeo and Juliet (ELT Graded Reader) (Shakespeare William)(Paperback / softback)

195 Kč

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Liberating Yourself from Lyme: An Integrative and Intuitive Guide to Healing Lyme Disease (McCoy Vir)(Paperback)

440 Kč

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Learn to understand what your body is telling you and discover the optimum treatment path for your unique Lyme symptoms - Shares the authors' 10-year journeys to overcome chronic Lyme and details their successful healing protocol - Reveals how to increase your sensitivity to what your body is telling you to discover remedies and healing actions for your individual symptoms - Explores the antibiotics, herbs, diet, exercise, beliefs, immune health, and self-healing meditations that the authors used for a complete healing For some people, recovering from a Lyme disease infection can become an endless battle with physical, mental, and neurological symptoms, especially if it's not diagnosed early. After they both contracted Lyme in 2001, Vir McCoy and Kara Zahl embarked on standard antibiotic protocols. Soon they both began to have intuitive or sensory impressions about

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Reading, Writing, and Racism: Disrupting Whiteness in Teacher Education and in the Classroom (Picower Bree)(Pevná vazba)

575 Kč

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An examination of how curriculum choices can perpetuate White supremacy, and radical strategies for how schools and teacher education programs can disrupt and transform racism in education When racist curriculum "goes viral" on social media, it is typically dismissed as an isolated incident from a "bad" teacher. Educator Bree Picower, however, holds that racist curriculum isn't an anomaly. It's a systemic problem that reflects how Whiteness is embedded and reproduced in education. In Reading, Writing, and Racism, Picower argues that White teachers must reframe their understanding about race in order to advance racial justice and that this must begin in teacher education programs. Drawing on her experience teaching and developing a program that prepares teachers to focus on social justice and antiracism, Picower demonstrates how teachers' ideology of race,

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Agile Transformation: Using the Integral Agile Transformation Framework(tm) to Think and Lead Differently (Spayd Michael)(Paperback)

784 Kč

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Lead Agile Transformations that Scale and Succeed across the Entire Organization Most organizational leaders know agility is paramount to survival in a world of unprecedented volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA). This is why so many keep attempting Agile transformations even after previous initiatives have failed. But the truth is, both organizations and leaders need new ways of thinking--they need to upgrade their organizational "operating system." Built on the proven Integral Agile Transformation Framework(TM) (IATF), Agile Transformation offers a fresh perspective and systemic approach that can operate on all levels, from individual to enterprise. Learn how to use IATF to combine what you know subjectively ("heart") with what you can measure objectively ("data"). Even if you are already using leadership or culture models, scaled

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Justice Rising: Robert Kennedy's America in Black and White (Sullivan Patricia)(Pevná vazba)

986 Kč

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A leading civil rights historian places Robert Kennedy for the first time at the center of the movement for racial justice of the 1960s--and shows how many of today's issues can be traced back to that pivotal time. History, race, and politics converged in the 1960s in ways that indelibly changed America. In Justice Rising, a landmark reconsideration of Robert Kennedy's life and legacy, Patricia Sullivan draws on government files, personal papers, and oral interviews to reveal how he grasped the moment to emerge as a transformational leader. When protests broke out across the South, the young attorney general confronted escalating demands for racial justice. What began as a political problem soon became a moral one. In the face of vehement pushback from Southern Democrats bent on massive resistance, he put the weight of the federal government behind school

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Tesla - The Wizard of Electricity (Kent David J.)(Pevná vazba)

384 Kč

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Who was Nikola Tesla? A visionary inventor? Eccentric genius? Outsider rebel? An immigrant from what is now Croatia, Tesla would move to America and go on to create groundbreaking inventions including some that would change the world. This book reveals the life, drama and mystery surrounding the romantic