Basic Books
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Cizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy
A penetrating history of the year World War II became a global conflict and humankind confronted both destruction and deliverance on a planetary scale, “offering an intriguing perspective on a world at war” (Richard Overy,…990 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy
From an award-winning historian, a “vivid” (Wall Street Journal) account of the revolution that created the modern worldThe French Revolution’s principles of liberty and equality still shape our ideas of a just society—even if, after…627 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy, Nonfiction, Science
Despite your graduate education, brainpower, and technical prowess, your career in scientific research is far from assured. Permanent positions are scarce, science survival is rarely part of formal graduate training, and a good mentor is…462 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy, Nonfiction, Psychology
For all of neuroscience''s advances, we''ve made little progress on its biggest question: How do simple cells in the brain create intelligence?Jeff Hawkins and his team discovered that the brain uses maplike structures to build…528 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy
“A moving call to recommit to the great project of our common life.” (Wall Street Journal) Americans are living through a social crisis. Our politics are polarized and bitterly divided. Culture wars rage on…528 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy
Why understanding evolution—the most reviled branch of science—can help us all, from fighting pandemics to undoing racism Evolutionary science has long been regarded as conservative, a tool for enforcing regressive ideas, particularly about race and gender.…825 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy, Nonfiction
Technology has become the architect of our intimacies. Online, we fall prey to the illusion of companionship, gathering thousands of Twitter and Facebook friends, and confusing tweets and wall posts with authentic communication. But this…528 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy
"A fascinating cultural history" (People) of how Japan adopted and ultimately revived traditional American fashion A strange thing has happened over the last two decades: the world has come to believe that the most "authentic"…924 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy
The history of China is a history of warfare. Rarely in its 3,000-year existence has the country not been beset by war, rebellion, or raids. Warfare was a primary source of innovation, social evolution, and…1 320 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy, Nonfiction, Psychology
How should we live? According to philosopher and biologist Massimo Pigliucci, the greatest guidance to this essential question lies in combining the wisdom of 24 centuries of philosophy with the latest research from 21st century…1 056 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, Economy, English literature, Knihy, Nonfiction
The bestselling citizen''s guide to economicsBasic Economics is a citizen''s guide to economics, written for those who want to understand how the economy works but have no interest in jargon or equations. Bestselling economist Thomas…1 254 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy, Nonfiction, Psychology
An “engrossing and important book" (Wall Street Journal) that brings to life the fateful friendship between Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali In 1962, boxing writers and fans considered Cassius Clay an obnoxious self-promoter, and few…528 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, Knihy
From snake-oil salesmen to crypto grifters, the "fascinating" (Fareed Zakaria) story of charlatans—and why we fall for them For centuries charlatans have been bamboozling victims. But today, charlatanry is more lucrative and global than ever. Using the…825 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, History, Knihy, Nonfiction
The heart-pounding history of how Pope Pius XII -- often labeled "Hitler''s Pope" -- was in fact an anti-Nazi spymaster, plotting against the Third Reich during World War II. The Vatican''s silence in the face…561 Kč KoupitCizojazyčná literatura, English literature, History, Knihy, Nonfiction
This book is the culmination of 15 years of research and travels that have taken the author completely around the world twice, as well as on other travels in the Mediterranean, the Baltic, and around…660 Kč Koupit
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