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Need to Know: World War II and the Rise of American Intelligence Reynolds Nicholas

Historian and former CIA officer Nicholas Reynolds, the New York Times bestselling author of Writer, Sailor, Soldier, Spy, uncovers the definitive history of American intelligence during World War II, illuminating its key role in securing victory. "Need to Know is the most thorough and detailed history available on the origins of U.S. intelligence." --Michael Morell, former Deputy Director and Acting Director, CIAThe entire vast, modern American intelligence system--the amalgam of three-letter spy services of many stripes--can be traced back to the dire straits the world faced at the dawn of World War II. Prior to 1940, the United States had no organization to recruit spies and steal secrets or launch covert campaigns against enemies overseas and just a few codebreakers, isolated in windowless vaults. It was

Milk and Dairy Products McMullen Gemma

Each book explores one of the food groups. Learn where food comes from and how each group affects the

Pediatric Chiropractic Anrig Claudia A.

Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022!The long-awaited third edition of Pediatric Chiropractic takes the valuable second edition to a whole new level, offering new chapters, full-color photos, illustrations, and tables to provide the family wellness chiropractor and the student of chiropractic a valuable reference manual covering all aspects of care for the pediatric and prenatal populations.Internationally recognized authorities Claudia Anrig, DC and Gregory Plaugher, DC have invited the leaders in their fields to contribute to this precedent-setting textbook and now offer even more valuable information for the practitioner.Over 50 international experts share their gifts and perspectives on: -Sensory Processing Disorders -Neurodevelopmental Disorders -SubluxationClinical Neurology

Fireborn Fowler Aisling

Lyra. Lucy. Percy. Once in a generation, a hero emerges whose story enthralls readers worldwide.Fireborn is an epic quest, perfect for fans of the His Dark Materials and The School for Good and Evil series, that will spin readers into a magical world like no other--and introduce them to an unforgettable new heroine named Twelve.Ember is full of monsters.Twelve gave up her name and identity to train in the art of hunting them--so she says. The truth is much more deadly: she trains to take revenge on those who took her family from her.But when Twelve's new home is attacked, she'll find herself on an unexpected journey, where her hidden past is inescapably intertwined with her destiny--and the very fate of her

Korene

V ôsmich príbehoch, inšpirovaných životom konkrétnych ľudí, zažijete etnickú a konfesnú pestrofarebnosť tohto regiónu, ale aj výzvy a zádrhele, ktoré vo svojich dobách riešili. V poviedkach zistíte, ako sa s úskaliami s vierou, nádejou a láskou vysporiadavali. Možno to vo vás otvorí túžbu hľadať svoje korene, príbehy vášho regiónu i rodiny, uvažovať nad vašou identitou. A aby táto antológia života na Zemplíne bola autentickejšia a odzrkadľujúca etnické menšiny, ktoré tu žijú, obsahuje dve preložené poviedky – v rusínskom a ukrajinskom jazyku.

Throw the First Punch: Defeating the Enemy Hell-Bent on Your Destruction Guckenberger Beth

In this modern-day collection of our enemy's activities, learn to anticipate how Satan will attack and discern powerful techniques to preemptively fight against him.Learn to fight against the Devil.Through biblical examples and engaging stories from Beth Guckenberger's own life experiences, become equipped and encouraged to battle Satan with boldness and wisdom. Throw the First Punch will teach readers how to fight by:Anticipating how Satan will attack spiritually, emotionally, and physicallyDiscerning specific techniques to preemptively fight against the EnemyUnderstanding the limitations God has placed on the EnemyConfidently engaging the power they have as co-heirs with ChristThis resource teaches readers to draw up a spiritual combat plan and be prepared to enter into the battles of everyday life.

Tajně tvá

Minulosť a klamstvá z nej sú ako voš v kožuchu. Raz sa objavia, ukážu, alebo vyvstane nejaký náznak ich existencie na svetlo sveta. Všetkým na oči. Napríklad len v podobe neistoty alebo praskliny v inak kl

Budmo! - Anna Voloshyna

With its emphasis on fresh ingredients, time-honoured heritage, and warm hospitality, Slavic cuisine is having a moment. In 2019, Georgian food was named cuisine of the year by a leading hospitality consulting firm, and the interest in Eastern European and Caucasian cuisines has only continued to rise. And yet for many American home cooks, the dishes and flavours of the former Soviet Republics might seem as far off as Siberia until now. Meaning cheers! in Ukrainian, Budmo! is the first cookbook to celebrate classic Slavic recipes with a modern, creative twist. Presented by Ukrainian-born, California-based chef, blogger, and culinary instructor Anna Voloshyna, bright flavours and vibrant ingredients sing from each plate. A gorgeous magenta pkhali comes alive with roasted beets and a tangy pomegranate molasses. Borscht is reinvented with green sorrels and semi-soft eggs. And Voloshyna even shares a personal recipe for her Ukrainian grandmother s duck roasted to a delicious crispy-brown perfection. These are the dishes that are perfect for gathering your favourite people with, and each one is bound to uncover the mouthwatering flavours and traditions of this endlessly fascinating part of the world.

Architecture - Barnabas Calder

A groundbreaking history of architecture told through the relationship between buildings and energy The story of architecture is the story of humanity. The buildings we live in, from the humblest pre-historic huts to today's skyscrapers, reveal our priorities and ambitions, our family structures and power structures. And to an extent that hasn't been explored until now, architecture has been shaped in every era by our access to energy, from fire to farming to fossil fuels. In this ground-breaking history of world architecture, Barnabas Calder takes us on a dazzling tour of some of the most astonishing buildings of the past fifteen thousand years, from Uruk, via Ancient Rome and Victorian Liverpool, to China's booming megacities. He reveals how every building - from the Parthenon to the Great Mosque of Damascus to a typical Georgian house - was influenced by the energy available to its architects, and why this matters. Today architecture consumes so much energy that 40% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions come from the construction and running of buildings. If we are to avoid catastrophic climate change then now, more than ever, we need beautiful but also intelligent buildings, and to retrofit - not demolish - those that remain. Both a celebration of human ingenuity and a passionate call for greater sustainability, this is a history of architecture for our times.

Žízeň

V Oslu dojde rychle po sobě k vraždám několika žen, které si domluvily schůzku prostřednictvím seznamky Tinder. Vyšetřovacímu týmu, jemuž nově velí Katrine Brattová, zůstává rozum stát nad způsobem, jímž byly oběti zabity, i faktem, že z míst činů vždy zmizela část jejich krve. Vrchní policejní náčelník Mikael Bellman potřebuje případ co nejrychleji vyřešit, aby mohl na kariérním žebříčku postoupit ještě výš. Proto povolá zpět Harryho Holea, který se mezitím odstěhoval k Ráchel na Holmenkollen a chtěl si užívat spokojeného manželského života a poklidného vyučování na policejní akademii. Vzhledem k brutalitě vražd mu však nic z toho dopřáno není. Okolnosti ho donutí založit alternativní vyšetřovací skupinu a pustit se po stopě. Jenže dopátrat se pravdy není vůbec jednoduché, zvláště když ho život v určitém okamžiku postaví před zásadní dilema, zda má dát přednost rodině, nebo vyšetřování.Jo Nesbø pokračuje ve stejné linii, kterou zahájil Sněhulákem a dále ji rozpracoval v Levhartovi a následujících dílech. Žízeň opět přináší svižný a dramatický děj plný překvapivých zvratů, Harryho sarkastických poznámek a svérázného chování. Harry je prostě zpět v plné síle a se vší parádou.

HSK Vocabulary Level 1-3 Foreign Language Press

Anglo-India and the End of Empire Charlton-Stevens Uther

Emperor of the Five Rivers: The Life and Times of Maharajah Ranjit Singh Sheikh Mohamed

In 1801, at the age of just 20 years old, Ranjit Singh became the Maharaja of the Punjab Empire and subsequently became one of the greatest figures in the history of India. He was a fiercely brave leader, capturing the city of Lahore before becoming Maharaja and overcoming a variety of challenges during his 40-year rule, such as harsh terrain, an ethnically and religiously diverse population and strong aggressors including the British and the Afghans. Despite such challenges, Ranjit Singh was able to unite Punjab's various factions yet rule a nation that was strictly secular; the Maharaja was benevolent to his subjects no matter their ethnicity or religion and sought to promote interfaith unity through policies of equality and non-discrimination. Aside from building his own nation, Ranjit built solid strategic relations with his most challenging aggressor - the British. Through

The Enchanted Library: Stories of Tasty Treats Blyton Enid

A gorgeous picture book to delight all little readers, featuring ice creams and hot potatoes. Collect the whole series for a year-round library of beautiful books.Share surprise ice creams on sandy beaches and hot roast potatoes on bonfires made of old twigs in this beautiful collection of stories by the world's best-loved storyteller, Enid Blyton. With charming colour illustrations by Becky Cameron, acclaimed illustrator of Treasury of Bedtime Stories by Enid Blyton and of Paddington and the Christmas Wish, this is the perfect gift.Step into a world of magic and nature with The Enchanted Library series. Look out for:Stories of Nature's TreasuresStories of Favourite FriendsStories of Animal SecretsStories of Dreamy AdventuresStories for All SeasonsStories of Starry NightsStories of Fairy FunStories of Woodland

Mourne Country: A Journey Through the Majestic Mountains and Beyond McCormack Gareth

'I have seen landscapes which, under a particular light, made me feel that at any moment a giant might raise his head over the next ridge.' - C.S. LewisThe magnificent mountains of Mourne have long inspired artists and writers. Here, author and photographer Gareth McCormack shares his passion, knowledge and stunning pictures of these sweeping peaks, including the great Slieve Donard, Slieve Bearnagh and Slieve Binnian, with its otherworldly granite tors.He travels further into Mourne Country, to the towns of Newcastle by the sea, Dundrum and Kilkeel, and the estates of Tollymore, Rostrevor and Castlewellan, and finds monuments that bear witness to lives long ago, from pre-historic dolmens to smugglers' routes, Norman castles to traditional stone

The Human Condition: Media Art from the Kramlich Collection, 1 Jackson Shannon

How does art respond to contemporary social questions? How especially does media art address the themes that move us most?The Kramlich Collection of time-based media art--video, film, slides, digital, and performance art is one of the foremost private collections of its kind in the world. Brought together by pioneering collectors Pamela and Richard Kramlich, this unrivalled assemblage includes works by artists such as Marina Abramovic, Doug Aitken, Matthew Barney, Dara Birnbaum, Pierre Huyghe, William Kentridge, Steve McQueen, Bruce Nauman, Shirin Neshat, Nam June Paik, and Andy Warhol.The Human Condition explores these works, which innovate in their hybrid use of sound, image, performance, sculpture, and screen technology to comment on complex political issues: civil war, gender relations, nuclear catastrophe, planetary degradation, and more. The result is a

RHAPSODY ON A THEME OF PAGANINI

Koloběh života

Tato krásná obrázková knížka inovativně popisuje proměny světa kolem nás. Všechno začíná a končí – ale co se děje mezi tím? V knize to s dětmi zjistíte. Seznámíte se s lidským životem a jeho vývojem, s procesy v přírodě, s tím, jak se zvířata a rostliny v průběhu času mění, jak vznikal vesmír a hvězdy, proč vyhynuli dinosauři...Sledujte migraci zeber přes rozlehlé pláně nebo přelet hus přes vrcholky Himálají, seznamte se s tučňáky střežícími vajíčka na ledu a poznejte proměny motýlů. Vraťte se zpět v čase, abyste viděli, jak vznikala planeta Země, proč vyhynuli dinosauři a pak skočte do budoucnosti, abyste viděli, co se stane, když hvězdy zemřou. Objevte nový životní cyklus pokaždé, když otočíte stránku!Zblízka se podíváte i na životní cykly prostředí. Objevte, jak se mění řeka, jak roste strom, proč vzniká tornádo nebo vybuchuje sopka. Ponořte se pod hladinu a uvidíte, jak vznikají korálové útesy a co způsobuje jejich smrt. Sledujte životní cykly počasí – od koloběhu vody až po dobu ledovou, abyste lépe pochopili klimatickou situaci, ve které se nyní nacházíme.Témata v této knize byla pečlivě vybrána tak, aby poskytla dětem úžasný přehled o tom, jak je vše kolem nás propojeno.Kniha obsahuje:60 kapitol plných zajímavostí a souvislostífakta a statistiky o každém představovaném živočichu, rostlině, planetě nebo prostředíkrásné fotografie, detailní ilustrace Sama Falconera zachycují klíčové okamžiky během života nebo vývojenový úhel pohledu na přírodu, svět, vesmír a naše místo v něm

Euforie

Euforie je fiktivním záznamem posledního roku života Sylvie Plathové, končící dva měsíce před její smrtí. V první osobě vypráví o střetu intelektuálních potřeb s mateřskými povinnostmi, o lásce k dětem a životní potřebě psaní i o závislosti na manželovi, básníku Tedu Hughesovi, která ji ubíjí. Sylvia, uvězněná ve venkovském domě a ve svém stále cizejším těle nesoucím nový život, prožívá se zničující silou lásku i žárlivost, euforii i zoufalství a přitom postupuje krok za krokem po cestě, jejíž konec je všeobecně známý. V Euforii ho však nenajdete. Je to román oslavující Sylvii živoucí, vášnivou a tvůrčí.Elin Cullhed stvořila naprosto přesvědčivý literární hlas – výsledkem je strhující román, v němž se mnozí poznají a nikoho nenechá chladným.Kniha získala hlavní švédskou literární cenu – Augustovu cena za beletrii 2021

Sexuality and Gender Diversity Rights in Southeast Asia Langlois Anthony J.

Sexuality and gender diversity rights in Southeast Asia are deeply controversial and vigorously contested. Debate and protest have been accompanied by both legislative reform and discriminatory violence. These contradictory dynamics are occurring at a time when the international human rights regime has explicitly incorporated a focus on the prevention of violence and discrimination in relation to sexuality and gender diversity. This Element focusses on the need for such rights. This Element explores the burgeoning of civil society organisations engaged in an emancipatory politics inclusive of sexuality and gender diversity, utilising rights politics as a platform for visibility, contestation and mobilisation. This Element focusses on the articulation of political struggle through a shared set of rights claims, which in turn relates to shared experiences of violence and discrimination,

How to Persuade: The Skills You Need to Get What You Want Bowden Michelle

Do you want to get to 'yes'?Every day we are faced with moments where we either win or lose. The question is: How persuasive are you? Could you be winning more of the time? In How to Persuade, best-selling author Michelle Bowden shows you the research-proven techniques to master the art of persuasion in any situation--whether it's securing that next big deal, convincing your manager to hit 'approve, ' or even winning an argument with your friends.Through real-world examples and engaging activities, this book shows you how to transform your weaknesses into strengths. You'll build your own personalised plan to move people from 'no' to 'yes'--every time. Learn how to:Recognise and improve your persuasive strengths and weaknessesBuild undeniable likeability and trust to compel people to action Arouse passion and enthusiasm

Persistence Miller Kristie

Persistence realism is the view that ordinary sentences that we think and utter about persisting objects are often true. Persistence realism involves both a semantic claim, about what it would take for those sentences to be true, and an ontological claim about the way things are. According to persistence realism, given what it would take for persistence sentences to be true, and given the ontology of our world, often such sentences are true. According to persistence error-theory, they are not. This Element considers several different views about the conditions under which those sentences are true. It argues for a view on which it is relatively easy to vindicate persistence realism, because all it takes is for the world to be the way it seems to us. Thereby it argues for the view that relations of numerical identity, or of being-part-of-the-same-object, are neither necessary nor

Yossel's Journey Lasky Kathryn

Snowflake: The Definitive Guide: Architecting, Designing, and Deploying on the Snowflake Data Cloud Avila Joyce

Snowflake's ability to eliminate data silos and run workloads from a single platform creates opportunities to democratize data analytics, allowing users at all levels within an organization to make data-driven decisions. Whether you're an IT professional working in data warehousing or data science, a business analyst or technical manager, or an aspiring data professional wanting to get more hands-on experience with the Snowflake platform, this book is for you.You'll learn how Snowflake users can build modern integrated data applications and develop new revenue streams based on data. Using hands-on SQL examples, you'll also discover how the Snowflake Data Cloud helps you accelerate data science by avoiding replatforming or migrating data unnecessarily.You'll be able to:Efficiently capture, store, and process large amounts of data at an amazing speed Ingest and

Power Concedes Nothing: How Grassroots Organizing Wins Elections Burnham Linda

The November 2020 US election was arguably the most consequential since the 1860 election of Abraham Lincoln--and grassroots leaders and organizers played crucial roles in the contention for the presidency and control of both houses of Congress.Power Concedes Nothing tells the stories behind a victory that won both the White House and the Senate and powered progressive candidates to new levels of influence. It describes the on-the-ground efforts that mobilized a record-breaking turnout by registering new voters and motivating an electorate both old and new. In doing so it charts a viable path to victory for the vital contests upcoming in 2022 and 2024.Contributors include: Cliff Albright, Yong Jung Cho, Larry Cohen, Sendolo Diaminah, Neidi Dominguez, David Duhalde, Alicia Garza, Ryan Greenwood, Arisha Michelle Hatch, Jon Liss, Thenjiwe McHarris,

Courage Like Kate: The True Story of a Girl Lighthouse Keeper Redding Anna Crowley

An inspiring and beautifully illustrated picture book biography based on the life of Kate Moore, a twelve-year-old lighthouse keeper in the 19th century who saved the lives of twenty-three sailors.With an evocative text and stunning illustrations, travel back to the stormy, rocky shores of 19th century Connecticut and meet an unforgettable heroine-- at a time when girls were considered anything but. Fayerweather Island had seen blustery blizzards and rip-roaring tides, but it had never seen a pint-sized hurricane until Kate Moore claimed that tiny island as her own. Little Kate was supposed to be the lighthouse keeper's daughter, but she thought of herself as Papa's assistant.The thirty-three spiraling lighthouse stairs finally took a toll on Papa's body, and so twelve-year-old Kate stepped up. Over the years, she kept the flame lit to guide ships to safety,

Peppa Pig - Zábava s Peppou

Čti si, kresli, hádej, lušti, počítej a tvoř společně s Peppou a jejími kamarády! V téhle milé knížce najdeš tři nové pohádky, spoustu zábavných úkolů, snadné návody na výrobu veselých sněhuláků, slunečnicového metru, puzzle přáníčka a roztomilého přání s ptáčkem, kvízy a hry.Dátum vydania 2022-10-17Dátum dotlačeVäzba brožovaná, šitá nitmiDruh titulu knihaPodtitulAutorKolektivPočet strán 56Väzba brožovaná, šitá nitmiRozmery 210 x 270 mmPoradie vydania vo vydavateľstve 1EdíciaJazyk češtinaŽáner obrázková kniha, rozprávkaVek 4PrekladateľPetra VichrováNázov origináluJazyk origináluIlustrátor

Pragmatics Pedagogy in English as an International Language Tajeddin Zia

Pragmatics Pedagogy in English as an International Language aims to bring to light L2 pragmatics instruction and assessment in relation to English as an International Language (EIL). The chapters in this book deal with a range of pedagogically related topics, including the historical interface between L2 pragmatics and EIL, reconceptualization of pragmatic competence in EIL, intercultural dimension of pragmatics pedagogy in EIL, teacher pragmatic awareness of instruction in the context of EIL, pragmatics of politeness in EIL, pragmatic teaching materials for EIL pedagogy, teachers' and scholars' perceptions of pragmatics pedagogy in EIL, assessment and assessment criteria in EIL-aware pragmatics, and methods for research into pragmatics in EIL.This book is different from other books about both EIL pedagogy and pragmatics pedagogy. Exploring the interface

Špina

Dva týždne pred vianočnými prázdninami sa skupinka pubertiakov vyberie korčuľovať do zamrznutého kameňolomu. Hladina je zasnežená, večerná obloha oranžová, vo vzduchu cítiť zimu. Dvojité rande sa pre všetkých odrazu zmení na ten najhorší zážitok vôbec, keď sa jednému z dievčat zakliesni korčuľa do ľudských prstov vytŕčajúcich spod zamrznutej vodnej hladiny.Prípadu vraždy mladého stredoškolského učiteľa sa okamžite ujíma kapitán Dávid Meizner, ku ktorému šéfka priradí novú posilu na oddelení. Nadporučík Dominik Tóth ale vôbec nepôsobí ako policajt a už pri prvom stretnutí si na seba obaja urobia názor. Aj napriek tomu sa spoločne púšťajú do komplikovaného vyšetrovania, ktoré ich zavedie späť do školských lavíc, medzi prísnych učiteľov, drzých študentov a krásne študentky. Dávid s Dominikom postupne odhaľujú čoraz viac špiny, do ktorej bola obeť zapletená, a prichádzajú na to, že vrah mohol mať viacero dobrých dôvodov, prečo sa rozhodol učiteľa zbaviť.Číslo vydania 1Jazyky slovenskýPočet strán 304Dátum uvedenia titulu 2022-11-15Rozmery 205x138x28Hmotnosť 420gTypKnihy viazané

There Plant Eyes: A Personal and Cultural History of Blindness Godin M. Leona

From Homer to Helen Keller, from Dune to Stevie Wonder, from the invention of braille to the science of echolocation, M. Leona Godin explores the fascinating history of blindness, interweaving it with her own story of gradually losing her sight. "[A] thought-provoking mixture of criticism, memoir, and advocacy." --The New YorkerThere Plant Eyes probes the ways in which blindness has shaped our ocularcentric culture, challenging deeply ingrained ideas about what it means to be "blind." For millennia, blindness has been used to signify such things as thoughtlessness ("blind faith"), irrationality ("blind rage"), and unconsciousness ("blind evolution"). But at the same time, blind people have been othered as the recipients of special powers as compensation for lost sight (from the poetic gifts of John Milton to the heightened senses of the comic