Hľadanie: NATO and Terrorism: Organizational Expansion and Mission Transformation
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Nie sme tu nato, aby sme sa zabávali
Satirický román zo spisovateľského prostredia
Knut je spisovateľ v stredných rokoch, ktorý sa márne snaží zopakovať veľký úspech spred mnohých rokov. Svojím posledným literárnym pokusom chcel vyvrátiť obvinenia literárnych kritikov, že píše iba o privilegovanej bielej strednej vrstve, redaktora však rukopis neoslovil a dielo nikdy neuzrelo svetlo sveta.
Teraz Knuta pozvú na prestížny literárny festival do Lillehammeru, aj keď len ako náhradníka do panelovej diskusie. Ako podporu si vezme so sebou suseda a zároveň jediného priateľa Franka. Spolu s Knutom totiž do panelovej diskusie pozvali aj nového manžela jeho bývalej ženy a mladú spisovateľku, ktorá ho vo svojom poslednom autofiktívnom románe zobrazila tak, že sa cíti načisto odpísaný.
Proti sebe však stoja dva opisy skutočnosti. Je Knut celkom obyčajný človek so silnými a slabými stránkami na ústupe, ako ho pozná jeho bývalá manželka – alebo je to nadržaný jašter obvinený zo zneužívania, ako ho vykresľujú v tisícoch výtlačkov autofiktívneho románu?
Autorka nám naservíruje všetko, o čom sa dá povedať, že patrí do štandardného menu nórskeho literárneho festivalu v roku 2020. Sámovia, feministky v hidžábe, transrodoví ľudia a mumlajúci básnici z Kene. Nekonečné rady zle pripravených literárnych rozhovorov budú viesť náladoví moderátori pred publikom, ktoré si nemôže pomôcť a pozerá do svojich mobilov.
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Lacná kniha Slovensko na ceste do NATO (-70%)
Slovensko na ceste do NATO
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Lacná kniha Rozšířením NATO ke globálnímu vládnutí (-90%)
Tato kniha přibližuje americký pohled na jeden z klíčových okamžiků naší zahraniční politiky, přijetí České republiky do NATO. Zamýšlí se nad tím, co tento krok znamenal pro Spojené státy americké. Dne 12. března 1999 došlo k dlouho očekávanému rozšíření Severoatlantické aliance o tři země bývalého Varšavského paktu. Zároveň došlo i k hluboké vnitřní proměně aliance, která se měla stát aktivním politickým nástrojem formování nové Evropy a jejího okolí. Pro Českou republiku, Polsko a Maďarsko byl vstup do aliance nejvyšší prioritou, měl jim přinést především hodnověrné záruky vlastní bezpečnosti. Rozšíření aliance však záviselo na postojích a zájmech jejích stávajících členů, zejména pak na postoji Spojených států, nejvlivnějšího a nejsilnějšího ze spojenců. Pochopení amerického postoje k rozšíření aliance v roce 1999 pak umožňuje porozumět nejen pokračujícímu procesu rozšiřování NATO, ale i nové roli této organizace v postbipolárním světě.
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Nie sme tu nato, aby sme sa zabávali
Knut je spisovateľ, ktorý na svoju žiarivú kariéru môže len spomínať. Besedy, rozhovory a obdiv kjeho osobe a dielu sú dávnou minulosťou. Živorí v neútulnom byte, opustila ho ďalšia žena a sosynom si bytostne nerozumie. Keď v tomto období marazmu dostane pozvánku na literárny festivalv Lillehameri, súhlasí s účasťou, hoci vie, že ho očakáva nepriateľské prostredie. Na veľké zdeseniediskutujúcich a publika si nekladie servítku pred ústa a otvorene napadne autorku, ktorá hoobvinila so sexuálneho obťažovania.
Nina Lykke nás s postavou neúspešného literáta vtiahne do absurdného sveta nórskychspisovateľov, ktorí sú odkázaní na granty, aby sa v čase tvorivej krízy uživili. Popritom rieši ajsituáciu v spoločnosti, ktorá prešla obrovskou názorovou zmenou v chápaní sexuality.
Výraznou črtou tejto autorky je satira, ktorá nevtieravo sprevádza jej hrdinov cez všetky prehry aponíženia. Knut nakoniec nájde svoje miesto v nepriateľskom svete a vlastné utrpenie pretaví doúspechu.
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Terrorism 3.0
Although the Islamic State in Syria and Iraq suffered serious setbacks in the last years, it does not mean that the fight against Jihadist groups was won. Affiliates of ISIS from Afghanistan to Nigeria are still strong, controlling territories and launching devastating attacks. Regional allies of al-Qaeda are conducting assassinations in Somalia and Kenya and have the capacity to destabilise whole subregions in the Sahel and the Horn. Furthermore, new bridgeheads of Jihadism were established in Mozambique and the DRC. Though the number of large-scale terrorist attacks declined in Europe, smaller actions are regular. The aim of this volume is to provide a
better understanding of the current status, trends and the future prospects of terrorism around the world and to contribute to the academic discussion about violent extremism through seven relevant publications in the topic of Terrorism 3.0 – the state of terrorism after the fall of the ISIS. Reading these papers, it will become evident that after the domination of al-Qaeda (Terrorism 1.0) and the Islamic State (Terrorism 2.0) a new nature of Jihadist terrorism will emerge, and its more divided and fragmented character will make it much more complicated to cope with.
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Down and Out in Paris and London
'You can live on a shilling a day in Paris if you know how. But it is a complicated business'
As a struggling writer in his twenties, Orwell lived as a down-and-out among the poorest members of society. In this, his early memoir, Orwell recalls with vivid clarity his time working as a penniless dishwasher in Paris, pawning clothes to buy a day's worth of bread and wine, sleeping in bug-infested bunks, trading survival skills and cigarette butts with fellow tramps, and trudging between London's workhouse spikes for a few hours' sleep and tea.
With all of the sensitivity and compassion that Orwell is known and loved for, he exposed the hardships of poverty and gave readers an unprecedented look at life lived on the fringes of society.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
This is the story of Sam and Sadie. It's not a romance, but it is about love.
When Sam catches sight of Sadie at a crowded train station one winter morning he is catapulted back to the brief time they spent playing together as children. Their unique spark is instantly reignited.
What comes next is a story of friendship and rivalry, fame and creativity, betrayal and tragedy, perfect worlds and imperfect ones. And, ultimately, our need to connect: to be loved and to love.
Fighting Terrorism
Válka proti teroru, jež byla zahájena teroristickými útoky 11. září, je vedena na americké půdě i v zahraničí. Vědomí hrozby a úsilí zajistit národní bezpečnost vedly Spojené státy k zásadním reformám jejich národní bezpečnostní politiky, zahrnující nové vojenské, bezpečnostní a legislativní koncepce. Na úrovni vedení války v zahraničí Spojené státy zavedly systém bezpilotních letounů (UAV), autonomních letadel bez lidského pilota na palubě, což otevírá možnost vysoce efektivního cíleného zabíjení podobného počítačové hře. Na domácí úrovni pak nové právní předpisy a další opatření proti terorismu zvyšují povědomí o ochraně soukromí a vyvolávají obavy, zda vláda USA stále dodržuje Ústavu. Jelikož v dnešní době moderní technologie nabízejí širokou škálu možností, jak narušovat soukromí a účinně zabíjet lidi, právní a etické rámce musí dostihnout realitu. Tato publikace se proto snaží zpracovat zákonný a ústavní rámec stávajících bezpečnostních opatření v USA, jakož i limity využití UAV.
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House of Flame and Shadow
The stunning third book in the sexy, action-packed Crescent City series, following the global bestsellers House of Earth and Blood and House of Sky and Breath. Bryce Quinlan never expected to see a world other than Midgard, but now that she has, all she wants is to get back. Everything she loves is in Midgard: her family, her friends, her mate.
Stranded in a strange new world, she s going to need all her wits about her to get home again. And that s no easy feat when she has no idea who to trust. Hunt Athalar has found himself in some deep holes in his life, but this one might be the deepest of all.
After a few brief months with everything he ever wanted, he s in the Asteri s dungeons again, stripped of his freedom and without a clue as to Bryce s fate. He s desperate to help her, but until he can escape the Asteri s leash, his hands are quite literally tied. In this sexy, breathtaking sequel to the #1 bestsellers House of Earth and Blood and House of Sky and Breath, Sarah J.
Maas s Crescent City series reaches new heights as Bryce and Hunt s world is brought to the brink of collapse with its future resting on their shoulders.
Zrcadlová četba - Crime and Punishment (B1-B2)
This abridged and linguistically adapted version of Crime and Punishment endeavors to introduce the reader to the masterpiece of the Russian author Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky. The writer himself characterized it as a psychological record of one crime. Rodion Romanovitch Raskolnikoff is a poor student who has been forced to give up his university studies. He withdraws from society and plans to murder an old moneylender. He is convinced that murder and robbery of a despicable, mean old woman who oppresses her sister and exploits her clients will sure enough be excused, or even approved of, and make many good deeds possible. But this story is not about the crime... Tato jazykově upravená a zestručněná verze románu Zločin a trest se čtenáři pokouší představit vrcholné dílo ruského autora Fjodora Michajloviče Dostojevského. Spisovatel sám jej charakterizoval jako psychologický záznam jednoho zločinu. Rodion Romanovič Raskolnikov je chudý student, který byl z finančních důvodů nucen zanechat studia na univerzitě. Stáhne se i ze společnosti a naplánuje vraždu staré lichvářky. Je přesvědčen, že vražda a oloupení zavrženíhodné, zlé stařeny, která utiskuje svou sestru a odírá své klienty, bude jistě prominuta, ne-li dokonce schvalována, a umožní mnoho dobrých skutků. Tento příběh však není o zločinu...
Deterring Armageddon: A Biography of NATO
The history of the world's most successful military alliance, from the wrecked Europe of 1945 to Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
As they signed NATO into being after World War II, its founders fervently believed that only if the West's democracies banded permanently together could they avoid a catastrophic global atomic conflict. Over the 75 years since, the alliance has indeed avoided war with Russia, also becoming a major political, strategic and diplomatic player well beyond its borders. It has survived disagreements between leaders from Eisenhower, Churchill and de Gaulle to Trump, Stoltenberg and Merkel, faced down Kremlin foes from Stalin to Putin and endured unending questions and debate over what new nations might be allowed to join.
Deterring Armageddon takes the reader from backroom deals that led to NATO's creation, through the Cold War, the Balkans and Afghanistan to the current confrontation with the Kremlin following the invasion of Ukraine. It examines the tightrope walked by alliance leaders between a powerful United States sometimes flirting with isolationism and European nations with their ever-evolving wishes for autonomy and influence. Having spent much of its life preparing for conflicts that might never come, NATO has sometimes found itself in wars that few had predicted - and with its members now again planning for a potential major European conflict.
It is a tale of tension, danger, rivalry, conflict, big personalities and high-stakes military and diplomatic posturing - as well as espionage, politics and protest. From the Korean War to the pandemic, the Berlin and Cuba crises to the chaotic evacuation from Kabul, Deterring Armageddon tells how the alliance has shaped and been shaped by history - and looks ahead to what might be the most dangerous era it has ever faced.
Cleopatra and Frankenstein
New York is slipping from Cleo's grasp. Sure, she's at a different party every other night, but she barely knows anyone. Her student visa is running out, and she doesn't even have money for cigarettes. But then she meets Frank. Twenty years older, Frank's life is full of all the success and excess that Cleo's lacks. He offers her the chance to be happy, the freedom to paint, and the opportunity to apply for a green card. She offers him a life imbued with beauty and art-and, hopefully, a reason to cut back on his drinking. He is everything she needs right now.
Cleo and Frank run head-first into a romance that neither of them can quite keep up with. It reshapes their lives and the lives of those around them, whether that's Cleo's best friend struggling to embrace his gender identity in the wake of her marriage, or Frank's financially dependent sister arranging sugar daddy dates after being cut off. Ultimately, this chance meeting between two strangers outside of a New Year's Eve party changes everything, for better or worse.
Cleopatra and Frankenstein is an astounding and painfully relatable debut novel about the spontaneous decisions that shape our entire lives and those imperfect relationships born of unexpectedly perfect evenings.
English Vocabulary in Use Pre-intermediate and Intermediate Book with Answers and Enhanced eBook Vocabulary Reference and Practice
The words you need to communicate with confidence. Vocabulary explanations and practice for pre-intermediate and intermediate level (B1) learners of English. Perfect for both self-study and classroom activities. Quickly expand your vocabulary with 100 units of easy to understand explanations and practice exercises. Also inside the book is a code for an ebook. This is the same as the printed book, but with audio so that you can listen to new words as well as reading them. The ebook is online for Windows and Mac users, and can also be downloaded to iPads and Android tablets.
Terms and Conditions
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I'm destined to become the next CEO of my family's media empire.
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Fulfilling his dying wish of getting married and having an heir seemed impossible until my assistant volunteered for the job.
Our marriage was supposed to be the perfect solution to my biggest problem.
But the more we act in love for the public, the more unsure I feel about our contract.
Caring about Iris was never part of the deal.
Especially not when breaking her heart is inevitable.
Iris
My plan to marry Declan was simple in theory.
Move in together. Throw a wedding. Have a baby.
We set rules to prevent any kind of issues.
Ones that were never meant to be broken, no matter how much Declan tempts me.
But what happens when our fake relationship bleeds into our real one?
Falling in love was never an option.
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Terms and Conditions is the second book in a series of spicy standalone novels featuring three billionaire brothers.
Keep Calm and Zomri
Tvárime sa ako drsňáci na internete, ale v skutočnosti sme rozmaznaní synáčikovia, ktorí sa dojmú pri každej somarine. Vytáčajú nás idioti, chrapúni a prakokoti. Bez nich by tu bolo lepšie, ale naše fungovanie by nedávalo zmysel. A to je paradoxne presne to, čo chceme dosiahnuť a čoho sa chceme dožiť. Aby tu raz bolo tak dobre, že by Zomri mohlo v pokoji zomrieť. Momentálne však Zomri žije možno viac, ako by sme si to všetci priali. A s vašou podporou ešte aj dlho bude.
Už takmer tri desiatky rokov existuje slovenská spoločnosť v nejakom zvláštnom medzisvete a nevie sa úplne rozhodnúť, kam chce patriť.
Ľudia boli od konca štyridsiatych rokov 20. storočia zvyknutí, že sa o nich stará niekto iný a že do vecí okolo seba vlastne nemajú ako zasiahnuť. Po prevrate prišiel prúser. Na jednej strane stáli nadšenci a idealisti, ktorí z tejto krajiny chceli urobiť modernú spoločnosť založenú na demokratických základoch, a na opačnej hajzli, ktorí svojimi demagógiami ťahajú ľudí do stredoveku. Tento boj dodnes nielen že pretrváva, je silnejší ako kedykoľvek predtým. Moc ovládajú populisti, v parlamente sedia nacisti. Demokratická opozícia je v absolútnom rozvrate, raz sa prikláňa na stranu populistov, inokedy slabučko hryzne.
V stave tohto marazmu vzniklo Zomri úplne spontánne. Pôvodne sme boli jednoduchá facebooková stránka, ktorá uverejňovala vtipy a upozorňovala na prešľapy.
Teraz sme však už miestom, kam sa ľudia chodia uvoľniť po dni naplnenom politikmi, ktorí dennodenne serú na hlavy celej verejnosti. Keď sa vám z paláca vládnej strany smejú do ksichtu a potom idú prespať k usvedčeným zločincom, keď občianske slobody označujú za ohrozenie štátu a kriminálka vyšetruje študentov organizujúcich protesty tak viete, že ste sa za tých tridsať rokov posunuli viac dozadu, ako dopredu.
My na to odpovede nemáme. Snažíme sa len tieto šialenstvá priniesť čo najširšej verejnosti v jazyku, ktorý máme všetci spoločný a zakorenený niekde v hlbinách našich duší. V jazyku humoru, dôvtipu a vulgarity.
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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
"Everything you would expect from Collins is
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Ambition will fuel him.
Competition
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But power has its price.
It is the morning of the reaping that will kick off the tenth
annual Hunger Games. In the Capitol, eighteen-year-old Coriolanus
Snow is preparing for his one shot at glory as a mentor in the Games.
The once-mighty house of Snow has fallen on hard times, its
fate hanging on the slender chance that Coriolanus will be able
to outcharm, outwit, and outmaneuvre his fellow students to mentor
the winning tribute.
The odds are against him. He's been given the humiliating assignment
of mentoring the female tribute from District 12, the lowest
of the low. Their fates are now completely intertwined - ; every
choice Coriolanus makes could lead to favour or failure, triumph
or ruin. Inside the arena, it will be a fight to the death. Outside
the arena, Coriolanus starts to feel for his doomed tribute...
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The Sun and the Star
A new Percy Jackson World novel featuring fan-favourite characters, Nico and Will!
Demigods Nico di Angelo and Will Solace must endure the terrors of Tartarus in their attempt to rescue an old friend in this thrilling adventure co-written by best-selling author Rick Riordan and award-winning author Mark Oshiro.
As the son of Hades, Nico di Angelo been through so much, from the premature deaths of his mother and sister, to being outed against his will, to losing his friend Jason during the trials of Apollo. But there is a ray of sunshine in his life—literally: his boyfriend, Will Solace, the son of Apollo. Together the two demigods can overcome any obstacle or foe. At least, that's been the case so far . . .
Now Nico is being plagued by a voice calling out to him from Tartarus, the lowest part of the Underworld. He thinks he knows who it is: a reformed Titan named Bob whom Percy and Annabeth had to leave behind when they escaped Hades's realm. Nico's dreams and Rachel Dare's latest prophecy leave little doubt in Nico's mind that Bob is in some kind of trouble. Nico has to go on this quest, whether Mr. D and Chiron like it or not. And of course Will insists on coming with.
But can a being made of light survive in the darkest part of the world? and what does the prophecy mean that Nico will have to "leave something of equal value behind?"
Nico will have to face demons both internal and external as his relationship with Will is tested to the core in this standalone adventure featuring two of the most popular characters in the Percy Jackson saga.
Court of Mist and Fury
The steamy second book in the seductive high-fantasy series from global #1 bestselling author Sarah J. MaasFeyre survived Amarantha's clutches to return to the Spring Court - but at a steep cost. Though she now possesses the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and it can't forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin's people.
Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with Rhysand, the mesmerising High Lord of the feared Night Court. As Feyre navigates his dark web of political games and tantalising promises, a greater evil looms - and she might be key to stopping it. But only if she can step into her growing power, heal her fractured soul and have the courage to shape her own future - and the future of a world cloven in two.
Sarah J. Maas's books have sold more than nine million copies and been translated into 37 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy for yourself.