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  • Language: English
  • Year: 2005

Letters to a Young Contrarian (HITCHENS, Christopher)

In Letters to a Young Contrarian, bestselling author and world-class provocateur Christopher Hitchens inspires the radicals, gadflies, mavericks, rebels, and angry young (wo)men of tomorrow. Exploring the entire range of “contrary positions"— from noble dissident to gratuitous nag — Hitchens introduces the next generation to the minds and the misfits who influenced him...

280 CZK
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Ghost Wars (COLL, Steve)

Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afhganistan and Bin Laden, from the Soviet Invasion to September 10,2001. The news-breaking book that has sent shockwaves through the White House, Ghost Wars is the most accurate and revealing account yet of the CIA's secret involvement in al-Qaeda's evolution.

200 CZK
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Life Before Life (TUCKER, Jim B., M.D.)

This popular examination of research into children’s reports of past-life memories describes a collection of 2,500 cases at the University of Virginia that investigators have carefully studied since Dr. Ian Stevenson began the work more than forty years ago. 

260 CZK
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Dare to Journey with Henri Nouwen (RINGMA, Charles)

In this collection of 180 reflections, author Charles Ringma interacts with Henri Nouwen, one of the most influential contemporary writers on Christian spirituality. Designed to be used as a handbook for inner development, times of retreat, spiritual renewal, re-evaluation and prayer, this book is meant to be a conversation partner—to encourage each one of us in our own journey of faith. 

250 CZK
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Shared Services in Finance and Accounting (BANGEMAN, T. O.)

The author focuses on critical success factors, the people issues involved, and learning from other people's big mistakes. The book includes a variety of real life examples and real benchmarking data, performance metrics and best practices.

1,900 CZK

Children of the Great Depression (FREEDMAN, Russell)

MIDDLE-CLASS URBAN YOUTH, migrant farm laborers, boxcar kids, children whose families found themselves struggling for survival—all Depression-era young people faced challenges. Even so, life had its bright spots—like favorite games and radio shows—and many young people remained optimistic about the future.

250 CZK

Who You Know (ALAN, Theresa)

FINDING THE PERFECT GUY. LANDING THE DREAM JOB. MAKING IT WORK. IT’S ALL IN WHO YOU KNOW... Against the backdrop of Colorado’s majestic mountains, three friends are about to discover that dating can be more fun than a root canal, every job has its silver lining, and who you know may not only take you places—it may give you the best times of your life...

190 CZK

Cutting Edge: Japanese Swords in the British Museum (HARRIS, Victor)

“As well as being a deadly weapon and a unique work of art, the sword in Japan is imbued with a spiritual essence. An appreciation of such beauty, deriving from the laws of nature, is central to the Japanese aesthetic. Like the study of ceramics, the study of the Japanese sword blade as an art form is the study of technical excellence, elegance of shape and beauty of texture.”

850 CZK