Jiří Bálek Libri

The story of Mika, a Jewish boy, who finds a way to survive in the Warsaw ghetto - a stunning novel for anyone who was moved by The Tattooist of Auschwitz

Full of incredible characters, athletic achievements, cutting-edge science, and pure inspiration, this epic adventure begins with a simple question: Why does my foot hurt? In search of an answer, Christopher McDougall embarks on a journey to find a tribe of the world’s greatest distance runners and learn their secrets, revealing that much of what we know about running is misguided. Isolated in North America's harsh terrain, the Tarahumara Indians of Mexico’s Copper Canyons are guardians of a lost art, practicing techniques that enable them to run hundreds of miles without rest while enjoying every moment. Their extraordinary talent is complemented by remarkable health and serenity, making them immune to the ailments that afflict modern society. With the help of Caballo Blanco, a mysterious loner living among the tribe, McDougall uncovers the Tarahumara's secrets and discovers his own inner ultra-athlete while training for a fifty-mile race through their homeland. This race pits the tribe against a diverse group of Americans, including a star ultramarathoner and a barefoot wonder. With sharp wit and exuberance, McDougall takes us from high-tech labs to sun-baked valleys and freezing peaks, culminating in the climactic race in the Copper Canyons. This book will engage your mind and inspire your body, revealing that the secret to happiness lies at your feet and that we were all born to run.

Svazek navazuje na úspěšný první díl převedení televizní Cestománie do knižní podoby, které připravuje Kartografie Praha ve spolupráci s Filmovou a TV společností Febio. I tentokrát vás poutavě napsané kapitoly zavedou do všech koutů světa. Projedeme se po Transsibiřské magistrále, zavítáme k protinožcům do Austrálie, prozkoumáme severní část Itálie, navštívíme tuniské oázy i peruánské indiány. Každá z kapitol přibližuje několik zajímavých míst deseti zemí: Švýcarska, Jihoafrické republiky, Peru, Srí Lanky, Kanady, Itálie, Tuniska, Austrálie, Ruska, Vietnamu. Všechny kapitoly jsou ilustrovány mnoha fotografiemi a mapami, doplněny rozhovorem s režisérem televizního pořadu a také aktuálními praktickými informacemi o každé ze zemí.

Ode dne, kdy bylo Olze Kotelkové devadesát let, představovala problém pro organizátory všech atletických závodů seniorů, jichž se zúčastnila: S kým bude soutěžit, když ve své kategorii neměla soupeřku? Nakonec závodila s muži a porážela je. K běhu přidala také skok daleký, golf, vrh koulí… A přestože začala sportovat až v pozdním věku, stala se držitelkou téměř 30 světových rekordů. V čem spočívá její tajemství? Je to věcí genetické výbavy, nebo vztahu k životu? Autor pečlivě zkoumá každý detail Olžina života, její stravovací i spací návyky, přední světoví odborníci testovali její DNA… A výsledkem je jedna z nejúchvatnějších knih o jedné ženě, sportu a životě. Fascinující kniha o aktivním stárnutí nejen pro seniory, ale doslova a do písmene pro každého!

Il morte non è un'opzione. Per anni, Milo Weaver ha servito come agente segreto della CIA, affrontando incarichi che nessun altro avrebbe potuto gestire. Ora, però, il suo tempo è finito e sta pianificando di ritirarsi. Ma la CIA non lo lascia andare e così Weaver accetta un ultimo incarico, dove la sua sopravvivenza è in gioco. Milo Weaver è un "turista", un agente altamente addestrato che svolge missioni in tutto il mondo per la CIA. I turisti non hanno identità, amici o famiglia; il loro principio fondamentale è il sospetto. Dopo essere stato gravemente ferito in un'operazione, si ritira. Sei anni dopo, il passato lo raggiunge. Ci sono indizi sul killer Benjamin Harris, noto come il "Tigre", con cui Weaver ha avuto un lungo gioco del gatto e del topo. Quando Weaver trova Harris, scopre che anche lui era un turista, infettato da una malattia mortale dai suoi superiori. Dopo la misteriosa morte di una collega, Milo diventa il sospettato e deve nascondersi. Per salvare la propria vita, deve rivelare le trame della CIA. Inizia così il suo ultimo incarico. Un brillante thriller di spionaggio che ridefinisce il genere.

A Russian honey trap agent targets a young CIA operative to uncover a senior-ranking mole at the heart of the Russian Intelligence service. Dominika Egorov, former prima ballerina, is sucked into the heart of Putin's Russia, the country she loved, and spat out as the twists and turns of betrayal and counter-betrayal unravel. American Nate Nash, idealistic and ambitious, handles the double agent, codenamed MARBLE, considered one of CIA's biggest assets. He needs to keep his identity secret for as long as the mole can keep supplying golden information. Will Dominika be able to unmask MARBLE, or will the mission see her faith destroyed in the country she has always passionately defended?

A powerful new stand-alone novel from Scotland’s princess of crime -- author of the acclaimed Garnethill trilogy. Lachlan Harriot is in a state of shock. His wife Susie has been convicted of the murder of serial killer Andrew Gow, a prisoner in her care. Unless Harriot can come up with grounds for an appeal, Susie will be given a life sentence, depriving her of her home, her family and her two-year-old daughter. Harriot is convinced that his wife, a respected forensic psychiatrist, is innocent, and each night he climbs the stairs to her study and goes through her papers, laboriously transcribing into his computer her case notes, her interviews with Gow and the press cuttings from the trial. But his search for the truth soon raises more questions than answers. Why had Susie stolen prison files and then lied about it? What was the nature of her relationship with Gow? And what is it in her study that she doesn’t want her husband to find? As things become ever more complex, he must decide what to do with a discovery that involves violence, sexual obsession, lust and ultimate betrayal. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Příručka pro rodiče předškoláků nabízí prostředky k řešení nejčastějších výchovných problémů