The Book of Minds - Philip Ball
Understanding the human mind and how it relates to the world that we experience has challenged philosophers for centuries. How then do we even begin to think about 'minds' that are not human?Science now has…
Being Maupassant's second-published novel, "Bel Ami" follows the vile and corrupt rags-to-riches rise to power of Georges Duroy, a young man of endless opportunities, but easily corrupted by the shining façade of power. The protagonist's self-centred way of life involves his derogatory attitude towards women, sexual encounters, corrupt politicians, and money. The novel is a strong social critique of Maupassant against the egotistical urges in a money- and power-driven society. A Hollywood production came in 2012, starring Robert Pattinson and Uma Thurman.
Understanding the human mind and how it relates to the world that we experience has challenged philosophers for centuries. How then do we even begin to think about 'minds' that are not human?Science now has…
This fantastic new visual encyclopedia contains all the key information on the world''s greatest sport. Find out about tournaments from the World Cup to the Euros. Read all about the greatest players in the game…
Myšák Alfréd prahne po tom vynalézt něco, čím by svého předka překonal. Ale jak na to? Vydejte se s Alfrédem a sovou Justýnou na velkou objevnou pouť staletími a zjistěte, jak to s těmi vynálezy…
Poprava se blíží a Urie ani ostatní inspektoři už Kičimurově řádění nemíní nadále přihlížet. Jenže jak se mu postavit a nezradit přitom ÚPG? A jak dlouho ještě vydrží bojovat chátrající Kaneki...?
How contemporary media artists use the moving image as a critical mirror of its eraGerman filmmaker Heinz Peter Schwerfel (born 1954) spotlights 60 artists from more than 20 countries working in moving images to short-circuit…
The Doctor wouldn’t be half the Time Lord they are, without some assistance. But how much do you know about the people who played the companions?This book is the first of its kind. It’s your comprehensive…
Rivers of Babylon je naprosto zásadním dílem československé polistopadové literatury, které právě vychází poprvé v českém překladu. Slovenský autor Peter Pišťanek v něm rozehráva barevnou mozaiku postav a postaviček, které dávno před nástupem dravého kapitalismu…
The history, culture, and design process of the famed fashion house Chanel is explored in this gorgeously illustrated volume.Foreword by Karl LagerfieldChanel: The Making of a Collection traces the design process of the world-renowned fashion house,…