Luke Harding Ordine dei libri

24. únor 2022, den, který změnil Evropu i celý svět. V dramatickém, přesvědčivém a dechberoucím vyprávění o zlomovém okamžiku naší doby podává světoznámý reportér Guardianu a autor několika bestsellerů Luke Harding zprávu o ruské invazi na Ukrajinu z první ruky. Když Putin zahájil brutální útok proti nezávislé zemi, Harding byl přímo na místě, v Kyjevě. Nesmyslné násilí ovšem narazilo na ohromující vzdor – mimo jiné od bojujícího prezidenta Volodymyra Zelenského – a neskutečnou odvahu lidí, kteří byli a jsou připraveni riskovat vše, aby si zachovali svobodu pro sebe i svůj národ.Kniha přináší pronikavý popis historie, kterou stále žijeme. Zaznamenává hlavní události, místa i postavy největšího konfliktu v Evropě od druhé světové války. Sledujeme zvěrstva v Buči, zoufalý vzdor Mariupolu i děsivou ruskou hru v Černobylu. Máme možnost nahlédnout do zákulisí rozhodování Západu i do myšlenkových pochodů diktátora z Kremlu. Harding zachycuje klíčový okamžik dějin s otevřeností, nadhledem a neochvějným zaměřením na lidské příběhy vržené do víru monumentálního boje.

The first account of the Ukraine war, from the award-winning journalist and #1 New York Times selling author of Collusion and Shadow State who forecasted Putin's dark adventurist ambitions.

No terrorist group has deployed a nerve agent in a civilian area or used a radioactive mini-bomb in London. The Kremlin has done both. Shadow State is a gripping investigative account of how Russia's spies helped elect Donald Trump, backed Brexit, murdered enemies and threatened the very basis of western democracy. The operatives come in disguise. They pose as tourists, journalists and businessmen. Utterly ruthless, sometimes bungling and always ambitious, they roam from Salisbury to Helsinki, Ukraine to the Central African Republican, London to Washington. SHADOW STATE is a riveting and alarming investigation into those spies and the way Russia has used them to wage an increasingly bold war in the UK and beyond. The Kremlin has attempted to reshape politics in their own mould; the future of Western democracy is at stake as a result

The book addresses the daily stress and overwhelming challenges many people face, offering insights and strategies for achieving a lighter, more manageable life. It aims to provide readers with practical tools to alleviate anxiety and improve their overall well-being, encouraging a shift towards a more positive mindset.

Volby ve Spojených státech v listopadu 2016 otřásly americkou i mezinárodní scénou. Jejich výsledek šokoval nejen poraženou Hillary Clintonovou, ale i vítěze voleb Donalda Trumpa. Zaskočil též americké spojence v NATO. Překvapil i Kreml a snad jen tam se radovali. Podle Dmitrije Peskova prý kremelští oslavovali Trumpův triumf pitkou, která trvala tři dny. Od vstupu Trumpa do Bílého domu už uplynul víc než rok, ale stále není jasné, jak mohl právě on vyhrát. Hardingova kniha přináší existenčně důležité informace. Částecně i díky ní dnes nikdo na Západě nepochybuje o ruské zpravodajské operaci ve prospěch Donalda Trumpa. A v racionálních momentech o ní ve skrytu své duše nepochybuje ani on sám.

The book features a unique narrative style that blends historical context with rich character development. It delves into themes of identity and transformation, inviting readers to explore the intricacies of human relationships and societal expectations. The author's distinctive voice and vivid imagery create an immersive experience, making it a compelling read for those interested in thought-provoking literature.

In a not-too-distant future, where wealth is measured by credits and almost all people are surveyed and tracked with barcodes, the Metaform Corporation is one of the wealthiest, most talked about and controversial companies in existence. To save the vulnerable from death and preserve the human race, the Metaform mainframe can store a person's consciousness for an infinite amount of time and download it into a new, upgraded bio-frame - potentially meaning that that oh-so-illusive human ambition, immortality, has been reached once and for all. Of course, with an insurmountable amount of credits, this ambition can be reached with little to no wait-time. Without the funds, being stored in cyber-space indefinitely is a very real possibility. Cults, terrorists and religious groups protest the Metaform constantly, and raids and attacks are a very real threat. When Gabriel and Errik hatch a plot to take down the Metaform from within its own mainframe, things start to go awry and they learn more about the Metaform, its directors and some of its inhabitants, than they ever expected...

"December 2016. [the author] and former Moscow bureau chief, quietly meets former MI6 officer Christopher Steele in a London pub to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's Russia connections. A month later, Steele's now-famous dossier sparks what may be the biggest scandal of the modern era. The names of the Americans involved are well-known--Paul Manafort, Michael Flynn, Jared Kushner, George Papadopoulos, Carter Page--but here [the author] also shines a light on powerful Russian figures like Aras Agalarov, Natalia Veselnitskaya, and Sergey Kislyak, whose motivations and instructions may have been coming from the highest echelons of the Kremlin. Drawing on new material and his expert understanding of Moscow and its players, [the author] takes the reader through every bizarre and disquieting detail of the 'Trump-Russia' story--an event so huge it involves international espionage, off-shore banks, sketchy real estate deals, the Miss Universe pageant, mobsters, money laundering, poisoned dissidents, computer hacking, and the most shocking election in American history."--

Der größte Politskandal unserer Zeit – die Trump-Russland-Connection Dezember 2016. Der Guardian-Journalist Luke Harding trifft unauffällig den ehemaligen MI6-Agenten Christopher Steele in London, um mit ihm über die Russlandverbindungen des neu gewählten Präsidenten Donald Trump zu sprechen. Der Russlandexperte empfiehlt ihm, der Spur von Geld und Sex zu folgen. Kurz darauf tritt ein von Steele verfasstes Dossier zur Trump-Russland-Connection den wohl größten Politskandal in der jüngeren Geschichte los. Harding geht – wie auch das FBI und der US-Sonderermittler Robert Mueller – den Vorwürfen weiter nach und enthüllt im Laufe seiner Recherchen verdächtige Interessenverbindungen und illegale Aktivitäten, deren Ausmaß selbst die Watergate-Affäre weit in den Schatten stellen. Luke Harding schildert, wie weit die Beziehungen zwischen Trump, seiner Familie, seinen Firmen, seinen engsten Beratern und Putins Russland reichen – und dass Trump nach Lage der Dinge nie hätte Präsident werden dürfen.

"December 2016. [the author] and former Moscow bureau chief, quietly meets former MI6 officer Christopher Steele in a London pub to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's Russia connections. A month later, Steele's now-famous dossier sparks what may be the biggest scandal of the modern era. The names of the Americans involved are well-known--Paul Manafort, Michael Flynn, Jared Kushner, George Papadopoulos, Carter Page--but here [the author] also shines a light on powerful Russian figures like Aras Agalarov, Natalia Veselnitskaya, and Sergey Kislyak, whose motivations and instructions may have been coming from the highest echelons of the Kremlin. Drawing on new material and his expert understanding of Moscow and its players, [the author] takes the reader through every bizarre and disquieting detail of the 'Trump-Russia' story--an event so huge it involves international espionage, off-shore banks, sketchy real estate deals, the Miss Universe pageant, mobsters, money laundering, poisoned dissidents, computer hacking, and the most shocking election in American history."-