Hľadanie: British Politics
zobraziť:
British and American History
Tento přehled historie Velké Británie a Spojených států amerických je vhodný pro studenty angličtiny středních a jazykových škol, kteří se připravují k jazykové zkozce z angličtiny.
Na sklade 1Ks
3,57 €
3,76 €
The Future of Geography: How Power and Politics in Space Will Change Our World
Space: the biggest geopolitical story of the coming century – new from the multi-million-copy international bestselling author of Prisoners of Geography
Spy satellites orbiting the Moon. Space metals worth billions. Humans on Mars within our lifetimes.
This isn’t science fiction. It’s astropolitics.
We’re entering a new space race – and it could revolutionise life on Earth.
Space: the new frontier, a wild and lawless place. It is already central to communication, economics, military strategy and international relations on Earth. Now, it is the latest arena for human exploration, exploitation – and, possibly, conquest. We’re heading up and out, and we’re taking our power struggles with us. China, the USA and Russia are leading the way.
From physical territory and resources to satellites, weaponry and strategic choke points, geopolitics is as important in the skies above us as it is down below. If you’ve ever wondered if humans are going back to the Moon, who will benefit from exploration or what space wars might look like, the answers are here.
With all the insight and wit that have made Tim Marshall the UK’s most popular writer on geopolitics, this gripping book shows how we got here and where we’re going, covering great-power rivalry; technology; commerce; combat in space; and what it means for all of us down here on Earth. This is essential reading on power, politics and the future of humanity.
Britská civilizácia / British Civilization
Táto príručka je napísaná systémom jedna strana anglický text – druhá, protiľahlá strana slovenský preklad. Prináša obrovské množstvo informácií o Veľkej Británii, spätých s jej minulosťou i súčasnosťou. Spracúva široký okruh najdôležitejších tém: Spojené kráľovstvo, obyvateľstvo, história, monarchia, zemepis, ústava, parlament, volebný systém, vládne inštitúcie, politické strany, zamestnanosť, zdravotníctvo, školstvo, médiá. Príručka je určená predovšetkým študentom stredných škôl, ale aj ostatným záujemcom o spoznanie všetkých stránok života vo Veľkej Británii.
Boston Politics
A német származású politikatudós, Tilo Schabert könyve napjainkra fogalommá vált szakmai körökben. A Boston Politics című kötetnek az elmúlt harminc év alatt már saját szakirodalma lett, politikusok generációi igyekeztek hasznosítani a szerző megállapításait. Ám a kreatív hatalomgyakorlás művészete nemcsak a tudomány vagy a politika művelőinek izgalmas téma, hanem a választópolgárok számára is, akiknek a megbízásából a politikusok a hatalmat gyakorolják. A középeurópai olvasónak Schabert jó pár gondolata ismerősnek tűnhet – s ez nem véletlen, a Boston Politics következtetései 2010 óta érvényesülnek a magyar kormányzati gondolkodásban. Ez a könyv jó kiindulópont lehet az Orbán Viktor fémjelezte politikai kormányzás megértéséhez.
Na stiahnutie
11,73 €
AW 15 - British Anti-Tank Guns
The new edition - This publication contains historical photos and detailed photos of Anti-Tank guns Ordnance Quick-Firing 2-pdr, 6-pdr and 17-pdr in service in the Czechoslovak Independent Armoured Brigade Group during WW II. English and Czech language.
Sbírky a politika / Collections and Politics
Jaký význam mají sbírky zaniklých českých stranických muzeí a proč se jimi i dnes zabývat? Neklademe si za cíl obsáhnout komplexní dějiny těchto institucí a jejich sbírek, ale spíše rozšířit společný diskurz o zaniklých ideologických muzeích. Jde o pohledy do současného myšlení o muzejních strategiích, kde se střetávají individuální tematické i metodologické přístupy jednotlivých autorů, a to ve dvou liniích. První, stěžejní část se zabývá tématem institucionální roviny muzea, stejně tak povahou, specifickou kvalitou, proměnou rolí a uplatněním jeho sbírkového, ideologií zatíženého, fundusu. Druhá část knihy náleží třem případovým studiím o využití muzejních sbírek. Jistě se všichni shodneme, že likvidace sbírek z bývalých stranických muzeí, coby hmatatelné stopy historické paměti, by byla chyba. Zaměřili jsme se na otázky, jak uchopit a jak vytěžit bohatství materiálové škály předmětů, fotografií, filmů, dokumentů, knih či archiválií těchto sbírek coby svědectví naší minulosti, odrážející se v přítomnosti i v perspektivě budoucnosti.
British Politics: A Very Short Introduction
Tony Wright's Very Short Introduction to British Politics is an interpretative essay on the British political system, rather than merely an abbreviated textbook on how it currently works. He identifies key characteristics and ideas of the British tradition, and investigates what makes British politics distinctive, while emphasizing throughout the book how these characteristics are reflected in the way the political system actually functions. Each chapter is organized around a key theme, such as the constitution or political accountability, which is first established and then explored with examples and illustrations. This in turn provides a perspective for a discussion of how the system is changing, looking in particular at devolution and Britain's place in Europe.
Vypredané
12,58 €
13,24 €
Why Politics Fails
Why do the revolving doors of power always leave us disappointed? In Why Politics Fails, award-winning Oxford professor Ben Ansell shows that it's not the politicians that are the problem, it's that our collective goals result in five political 'traps'.
Democracy: we all want a say in how we're governed, but it's impossible to have any true 'will of the people'. Equality: we want to be treated equally, but equal rights and equal outcomes undermine each other. Solidarity: we want a safety net when times are tough, but often we care about solidarity only when we need it ourselves.
Security: we want protecting from harm, but not if it undermines our freedoms. Prosperity: we want to be richer tomorrow, but what makes us richer in the short run makes us poorer over the long haul.
You've probably noticed a pattern here, which is that our self-interest undermines our ability to deliver on our collective goals. And these traps reinforce one another, so a polarized democracy can worsen inequality; a threadbare social safety net can worsen crime; runaway climate change will threaten global peace.
Drawing on examples from Ancient Greece through Brexit and using his own counterintuitive and pathbreaking research - on why democracy thrives under high inequality, and how increased political and social equality can lead to greater class inequality - Ansell vividly illustrates how we can escape the political traps of our imperfect world.
He shows that politics won't end, but that it doesn't have to fail.
Wanderlust British & Irish Isles
From breathtaking nature to timeless culture, explore the hiking trails and the wonders of the British Isles.
The British and Irish Isles are a paradise for hikers. They provide a unique blend of breathtaking nature, fascinating local history, and timeless culture. Stunning photography showcases the diverse natural landscapes and rich national history of the region. The book offers maps, valuable insights on the trails, the best time to hike them, and regional specialties that will help readers make the most of their adventures.
Whether you're an avid hiker or an armchair traveler, this new addition to the Wanderlust series will take you from the heart of the Scottish Highlands, to the Lake District, Ireland, and onward to the expansive coastline of the English Riviera. In addition to highlighting the natural and historical monuments of the islands, this book celebrates the best hiking trails and details the best of British and Irish culture, providing readers with some unique spots to relax and unwind after a day of exploration. Experience the warmth and hospitality of the locals, and end your island journey by the fireside, savoring all that these remarkable islands have to offer.
The British Surrealists
The lives, loves and works of key British Surrealists revealed by one of the last surviving members of this movement, bestselling author and artist Desmond Morris.
Feted for their idiosyncratic and imaginative works, the surrealists marked a pivotal moment in the history of modern art in Britain. Many banded together to form the British Surrealist Group, while others carved their own, independent paths.
Here, bestselling author and surrealist artist Desmond Morris - one of the last surviving members of this important art movement - draws on his personal memories and experiences to present the intriguing life stories and complex love lives of this wild and curious set of artists. From the unpredictability of Francis Bacon to the rebelliousness of Leonora Carrington, from the beguiling Eileen Agar to the 'brilliant' Ceri Richards, Morris brings his subjects' foibles and frailties to the fore.
His vivid account is laced with his inimitable wit, and profusely illustrated by images of the artists and their artworks. Featuring thirty-four surrealists - some famous, some forgotten - Morris's intimate book takes us back in time to a generation that allowed its creative unconscious to drive their passions in both art and life.
With 105 illustrations
Doom: The Politics of Catastrophe
A compelling history of catastrophes and their consequences, from 'the most brilliant British historian of his generation' (The Times)
Disasters are inherently hard to predict. But when catastrophe strikes, we ought to be better prepared than the Romans were when Vesuvius erupted or medieval Italians when the Black Death struck. We have science on our side, after all. Yet the responses of many developed countries to a new pathogen from China were badly bungled. Why?
While populist rulers certainly performed poorly in the face of the pandemic, Niall Ferguson argues that more profound pathologies were at work - pathologies already visible in our responses to earlier disasters.
Drawing from multiple disciplines, including economics and network science, Doom: The Politics of Catastrophe offers not just a history but a general theory of disaster. As Ferguson shows, governments must learn to become less bureaucratic if we are to avoid the impending doom of irreversible decline.
British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies 9
Lonely Planet’s British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore Tofino, ski at Whistler, and marvel at Lake Louise; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of BC & the Canadian Rockies and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet’s British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies Travel Guide:
Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after
2020’s COVID-19 outbreak
NEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies’s best experiences and where to have them
NEW pull-out, passport-size 'Just Landed' card with wi-fi, ATM and transport info - all you need for a smooth journey from airport to hotel
Color maps and images throughout
Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
Essential infoat your fingertips - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, prices
Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, politics
Over 35 maps
Covers Alberta, Edmonton, Calgary, British Columbia, Vancouver, Whistler, Yukon Territory, Whitehorse
The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet’s British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies, our most comprehensive guide to British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less traveled.
Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket Vancouver, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.
Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet’s Canada for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer.
About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day.
'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times
'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)
Exodus - British Disaster: The Battle of '89 (Live At The Astoria) CD
Exodus je americká thrash metalová skupina založená v roku 1979 v meste Richmond v Kalifornii. Jediným stálym členom skupiny po celú dobu jej existencie je gitarista Gary Holt. Skupina zatiaľ vydala jedenásť štúdiových albumov, dve živé nahrávky a dve kompilácie.Konečne k dispozícii po 35 rokoch „Fabulous Disaster“ je k dispozícii tretí štúdiový album
„Fabulous Disaster“ vydaný 30. januára 1989. V noci 8. marca 1989 bol zaznamenaný pamätný koncert, pri ktorom kapela zničila pódium v ??Astoria v Londýne! Noc, ktorá sa zapísala do histórie a stala sa legendárnou pre Exodus a všetkých fanúšikov Thrash po celom svete!Táto nahrávka zostala nezverejnená a starostlivo zachovaná dodnes!
Tracklist:
01. The Last Act Of Defiance
02. Fabulous Disaster
03. 'til Death Do Us Part
04. Corruption
05. The Toxic Waltz
06. A Lesson In Violence
07. Chemi-Kill
08. Piranha
09. Like Father, Like Son
10. Deliver Us To Evil
11. Parasite
12. And Then Ther Were None
13. Verbal Razors
14. Brain Dead
15. Strike Of The Beast
Exodus - British Disaster: The Battle of '89 (Live At The Astoria) (Gold) 2LP
Exodus je americká thrash metalová skupina založená v roku 1979 v meste Richmond v Kalifornii. Jediným stálym členom skupiny po celú dobu jej existencie je gitarista Gary Holt. Skupina zatiaľ vydala jedenásť štúdiových albumov, dve živé nahrávky a dve kompilácie.Konečne k dispozícii po 35 rokoch „Fabulous Disaster“ je k dispozícii tretí štúdiový album
„Fabulous Disaster“ vydaný 30. januára 1989. V noci 8. marca 1989 bol zaznamenaný pamätný koncert, pri ktorom kapela zničila pódium v ??Astoria v Londýne! Noc, ktorá sa zapísala do histórie a stala sa legendárnou pre Exodus a všetkých fanúšikov Thrash po celom svete!Táto nahrávka zostala nezverejnená a starostlivo zachovaná dodnes!
Tracklist:
Side A:
01. The Last Act Of Defiance
02. Fabulous Disaster
03. 'til Death Do Us Part
04. Corruption
Side B:
05. The Toxic Waltz
06. A Lesson In Violence
07. Chemi-Kill
08. Piranha
Side C:
09. Like Father, Like Son
10. Deliver Us To Evil
11. Parasite
Side D:
12. And Then Ther Were None
13. Verbal Razors
14. Brain Dead
15. Strike Of The Beast
Southeast Asia: A History in Objects (British Museum)
A revealing volume on Southeast Asia’s complex histories, expertly told through art objects and cultural artifacts dating from 6,000 years ago to the present.
Created in collaboration with the British Museum, this richly illustrated volume displays the arts, histories, and cultures of Southeast Asia from about 6,000 years ago to the twenty-first century, covering modern-day Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, East Timor, Brunei, the Philippines, and Singapore. The incredible diversity of the region appears through the ancient sculptures of Java, Bagan, Angkor, and Sukhothai, paintings, ceramics, silver, ritual objects, basketry, textiles, and contemporary art.
Featuring the British Museum collection like the other volumes in this series, Southeast Asia: A History in Objects presents engaging texts and expertly curated artifacts. From the early emergence of agricultural communities to the rise of powerful empires and the religions of Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity, and from the age of colonial rule to 20th-century nation-building, every object tells a story in this wide-ranging and accessible selection.
Exploring topics like the monuments of Angkor Wat and Borobudur, the spirits of the Philippines, funerary figures of the Toraja people, the narrative paintings of Bali, and the musical instruments and shadow puppets of Java and Thailand, this volume is an informative visual treat for curious minds, historians, and cultural adventurers everywhere.
400 color illustrations
Confronting Totalitarian Minds: Jan Patočka on Politics and Dissidence
The Czech philosopher Jan Patocka not only witnessed some of the most turbulent politics of twentieth-century Central Europe, but shaped his philosophy in response to that tumult. One of the last students of Edmund Husserl and Martin Heidegger, he inspired Václav Havel and other dissidents who confronted the Communist regime before 1989, as well as being actively involved in authoring and enacting Charter 77.
He died in 1977 from medical complications resulting from interrogations of the secret police. Confronting Totalitarian Minds examines his legacy along with several contemporary applications of his ideas about dissidence, solidarity, and the human beings existential confrontation with unjust politics. Expanding the current possibilities of comparative political theory, the author puts Patockas ideas about dissidence, citizen mobilization, and civic responsibility into conversation with notable world historical figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Vaclav Havel, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and other contemporary activists. In adding a fresh voice to contemporary conversations on transcending injustice, Confronting Totalitarian Minds seeks to educate a wider audience about this philosophers continued relevance to political dissidents across the world.
Na stiahnutie
10,00 €
Pistol Politics
Pistol Politics was written in the year 1936 by Robert Ervin Howard. This book is one of the most popular novels of Robert Ervin Howard, and has been translated into several other languages around the world.This book is published by Booklassic which brings young readers closer to classic literature globally.
Na stiahnutie
0,88 €
Her British Bard
She's making her way in London. He's making his way in a rock band. She can see he’s trouble, but he can see straight into her heart.
Sofia has always had serious plans for her future. Big plans. In fact, she has just gotten her PhD and is ready to take on the world. Or is she?
Plagued by perfectionism, frozen by the fear of making a mistake, it looks like the newly anointed Dr. Sofia Venegas is floundering to create the future she’s always dreamed about.
When a fluke chance lands her an opportunity to work at a prestigious university in London, she can hardly pass it up.
And when her new life in London is interrupted by Ian Law, a sexy, tattooed rock star, Sofia’s focus on her career and life goals is shattered. She knows he’s all wrong for her. Unfortunately, he doesn’t agree.
Will Sofia create the life she’s always dreamed by building the career she’s always wanted? Or will Ian Law rock her world into a new direction?
Can oil and water really mix? Should they?
Na stiahnutie
3,63 €
In the Shadow of Munich. British Policy towards Czechoslovakia from 1938 to 1942
Práce In the Shadow of Munich. British Policy towards Czechoslovakia from the Endorsement to the Renunciation of the Munich Agreement (1938 to 1942) [Ve stínu Mnichova. Britská politika vůči Československu od přijetí do oduznání Mnichovské dohody (1938-42)] sleduje rozdílné přístupy a postupné proměňování britské politiky vůči Československu v době od mnichovské konference v září 1938 do britského prohlášení ze srpna 1942, že Mnichovská dohoda nebude mít jakýkoli vliv na budoucí teritoriální uspořádání. Klíčovým tématem práce je přitom vliv Mnichova na britskou politickou scénu a na následnou britskou politiku vůči Československu ve středoevropském kontextu a také jeho rezonance v jednáních s československými exilovými představiteli. Práce je výsledkem autorova mnohaletého výzkumu zejména v britských archivech, doplněného o materiály z archivů českých, a rovněž reflexe rozsáhlého množství pramenných edic, deníků a memoárové a odborné literatury. Snaží se přitom rozptýlit řadu mýtů a stereotypů, v jejichž zajetí zůstává dosavadní česká a zčásti též anglofonní historiografie při interpretaci britské politiky vůči Československu bezprostředně před 2. světovou válkou a v jejím průběhu.
Na stiahnutie
8,00 €