Po krátkej a krutej občianskej vojne, v ktorej sa siahlo aj po zakázaných zbraniach, zostal z Ruska len zlomok jeho pôvodnej veľkosti. Hlavné mesto krajiny sa medzitým vrátilo k tomu, čo jeho vládcovia považujú za zlatý vek – k cárskemu impériu. Nefunguje internet ani žiadne elektronické médiá a Rusko je opäť monarchiou, ktorej vládne Imperátor, syn zakladateľa nového rodu. Hranicu „Moskovskej ríše“

Explore over 70 countries and cultures around the world in this globetrotting activity and sticker book. Race camels through the Algerian desert, spot the difference between Bangladeshi rickshaw drivers, unscramble anagrams to name the US presidents on Mount Rushmore, and even perform the haka with the New Zealand rugby team. Your adventure begins on Baffin Island in northern Canada, where you will

\'Romantic, wildly creative, and utterly charming, The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy is a fantasy unlike any I\'ve read before. . .an absolutely stunning story\' Lana Harper, author of Payback\'s a WitchThe Princess Bride meets You\'ve Got Mail in this enchantingly quirky, completely refreshing fantasy with a rom-com-worthy premise, perfect for readers of The House in the Cerulean Sea and The Invisible

An accessible and accurate translation of the Quran that offers a rigorous analysis of its theological, metaphysical, historical, and geographical teachings and backgrounds, and includes extensive study notes, special introductions by experts in the field, and is edited by a top modern Islamic scholar, respected in both the West and the Islamic world.Drawn from a wide range of traditional Islamic commentaries,

This book is a rigorous yet accessible introduction to contemporary practice theories, discussing their distinctive contribution to the study of work and organizations. It surveys their origins, theoretical assumptions, concepts, and

Aims to identify the gaps needing to be bridged to achieve a more inclusive and early childhood education, in relation to class, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, race, disabilities and age. This book explores various ways of bridging these gaps. It is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students of early childhood

Whether you\'re looking for the things not to miss at the top 10 sights, or want to find the best nightspots in Dominican Republic; this book is suitable for you. It offers top 10 lists - from the top 10 beaches for scuba diving and surfing to the top 10 secluded coastal spots. It also provides a list of the top 10 things to

Are significant numbers of humanity the product of an ancient and advanced alien civilization? Have we, across the millennia, been periodically modified and refined as a species? In short, has our genetic make-up been manipulated by otherworldly beings that view human civilization as one big lab experiment? These are controversial and thought-provoking questions. They are also questions that demand

T. S. Eliot once spoke of a lifetime burning in every moment. He had the mind to conceive a perfect life, and he also had the honesty to admit he could not meet it. \'He was a man of extremes whose deep flaws and high virtues were interfused,\' writes Lyndall Gordon in this perceptive and innovative biography of the great poet. She brilliantly explores his poetry, drama and essays in relationship to

Aided by the author\'s extensive prison diaries, this book reveals the true horror of life inside Los Teques: a shocking underworld behind bars where inmates pay protection money to stay alive, prostitutes do the rounds and vast amounts of cocaine are smuggled in for cell-block bosses to sell on to prisoners for huge

Disillusioned scriptwriter Gregory Dawson is holed up in a Cornish hotel writing a script he must finish. A chance encounter in the bar sends him back in time to the doomed world of his youth before the slaughter of The First World

Ecology and Conservation of Forest Birds is a unique review of current understanding of the relationships between forest birds and their changing environments. Large ecological changes are being driven by forest management, climate change, introduced pests and pathogens, abiotic disturbances, and overbrowsing. Many forest bird species have suffered population declines, with the situation being particularly

Ever wonder what that raised eyebrow, nervous twitch, or lazy slouch really means? Is it profound and important...or a meaningless quirk? In The Body Language Handbook, the authors use candid photos of real people in stress-free situations, then juxtapose them against others showing the same people responding to different kinds of stimulus to illustrate the power of body language. By going step-by-step

Revised edition of the author\'s Psychological aspects of crisis negotiation,

Sam McKechnie\'s new book invites readers to lose themselves in the incredible world of Miss Violet. Whether they have a doll\'s house, some shelf space or an unwanted shoebox, here are 25 makes perfect for any miniature residence. Including a shoebox house project and a chapter of scraps every room can be embellished with fabulous paper

Extreme Teaming provides new insights into the world of increasingly complex, cross industry projects. Amy Edmondson and Jean-Francois Harvey show vividly through their international cases how the complex demands of collaboration impact on management and revolutionize our understanding of

Conflicts about wildlife are usually portrayed and understood as resulting from the negative impacts of wildlife on human livelihoods or property. However, a greater depth of analysis reveals that many instances of human-wildlife conflict are often better understood as people-people conflict, wherein there is a clash of values between different human groups. Understanding Conflicts About Wildlife unites

Missing, presumed dead, for three years, Sherlock Holmes returns triumphantly to his dear companion Dr Watson. And not before time! London has never been in more need of his extraordinary services: a murderous individual with an air gun stalks the

Po úspěšné knize Letecké katastrofy a jejich vyšetřování přichází letecký publicista Lukáš Musil s jejím pokračováním. Autor vybral dalších 40 leteckých havárií, které ovlivnily vývoj letecké dopravy po druhé světové válce. První se odehrály v padesátých letech minulého století, k posledním došlo relativně nedávno, vesměs jsme jejich pamětníky, dozvěděli jsme se o nich z médií. Příčiny leteckých katastrof

Rozhodoval o životě a smrti vězňů v koncentračním táboře Auschwitz-Birkenau. Pro své zvrácené experimenty si vybíral zejména ženy a děti, obzvláště ho zajímala dvojčata. Nikdy nebyl dopaden a potrestán, dokonce ani po útěku do Jižní Ameriky, kde ho po letech poznala bývalá vězeňkyně. Své rozhovory s Mengelem si zapisovala, tato kniha je jejich výsledkem.