Tato prostá bajka vypráví o kolonii tučňáků v Antarktidě. Skupina krásných tučňáků císařských žije už mnoho let stejně. Potom jeden zvědavý pták objeví ničivý problém, který ohrožuje jejich domov – ale téměř nikdo ho neposlouchá. Postavy v příběhu, Fred, Alice, Louis, Buddy, Profesor a NoNo jsou jako lidé, které známe – jsou jako my. Jejich příběh je příběhem o odporu ke změně a o hrdinském činu, o zdánlivě nepřekonatelných překážkách a nejbystřejších taktikách pro řešení těchto překážek. Je to příběh, který se dnes vyskytuje v různých formách všude kolem nás – ale tučňáci řeší velmi reálné výzvy mnohem lépe než většina lidí.
"This work argues that at populism's core is a rejection of pluralism. Populists will always claim that they and they alone represent the people and their true interests. Müller also shows that, contrary to conventional wisdom, populists can govern on the basis of their claim to exclusive moral representation of the people: if populists have enough power, they will end up creating an authoritarian state that excludes all those not considered part of the proper 'people.' The book proposes a number of concrete strategies for how liberal democrats should best deal with populists and, in particular, how to counter their claims to speak exclusively for 'the silent majority' or 'the real people'"--Provided by the publisher.
Lets readers revel in the exploits of the writers Shane Black (Lethal Weapon),
John Carpenter (Halloween), Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption), Nora
Ephron (When Harry Met Sally), William Goldman (The Princess Bride), David
Hayter (Watchmen), Paul Schrader (Taxi Driver), Ron Shelton (Bull Durham), and
dozens of others.
Most of the denizens of the Antarctic penguin colony sneer at Fred, the quiet but observant scout who detects worrying signs that their home, an iceberg, is melting. Fred must cleverly convince and enlist key players, such as Louis, the head penguin; Alice, the number two bird; the intractable NoNo the weather expert; and a passle of school-age penguins if he is to save the colony. Their delightfully told journey illuminates in an unforgettable way how to manage the necessary change that surrounds us all. Simple explanatory material following the fable enhances the lasting value of these lessons. Our Iceberg Is Melting is at once charming, accessible and profound; a treat for virtually any reader.
Unlocking secrets to greater profitability is at the core of this book, which offers strategies and insights to elevate your business. It focuses on practical techniques that can lead to significant growth and financial success, encouraging readers to rethink their approach to business management and operations. With actionable advice and proven methods, it aims to empower entrepreneurs and business leaders to achieve new heights in their ventures.
How to Draw Animal Friends provides all the information kids need to begin creating inspired drawings of all their favorite family pets, including step-by-step instructions and fun animal facts. Aspiring artists begin each drawing with basic shapes, then follow the instructions, step by step, to finish with a realistic rendering of an animal. They’ll also discover fun facts about the featured animals along the way. Among the 20 animal friends: Cat Dog Guinea pig Snake Turtle Fish Bunny Frog Ferret Iguana With How to Draw Animal Friends, budding artists will be drawing masterpieces of their favorite pet animals in no time at all!
Buddhist wisdom for finding freedom and insight through spiritual practice in the midst of illness and pain. "Let your illness be your spiritual teacher!" Make a statement like that to someone who's struggled for years with, say, rheumatoid arthritis, and be prepared for an eyeroll (at best). To Peter Fernando's credit, he makes that statement, and no such impulse arises. We believe him because he's been there himself and because he backs up the statements with his own real experiences and with real wisdom from the Buddhist teachings. Peter starts by defusing the pernicious belief that anyone is somehow responsible for their illness: You're not "wrong" for being sick. Then, having gotten past self-blame, one can begin to learn self-kindness. From there, one moves to mindfulness practices and cultivating body awareness--even if body awareness is distasteful when the body isn't behaving the way you like. Further topics include getting intimate with dark emotions (fear, despair, the scary future, frustration, grief, etc.), learning equanimity (rejoicing in the good fortune of those who don't share your suffering), cultivating healthy relationships in the midst of everything, and practical advice for living with pain. Each chapter comes with one or more practices or guided meditations for putting the teachings into practice.
