Michael French Poradie kníh (chronologicky)

The author reflects on a painful past marked by trauma and struggles with mental health, contrasting their experiences with the seemingly carefree lives of others. Haunted by memories of abuse and violence, they seek solace in their faith while grappling with depression. The narrative reveals a determination to document these experiences to expose wrongdoing, hoping that their story will reach influential figures for change. The work serves as both a personal catharsis and a call for awareness and action against the injustices faced by veterans.

Set in a dystopian 2030, the narrative explores a society plagued by viruses, terrorism, and economic despair, leading to a pervasive loss of optimism. Amidst this turmoil, a Midwest high school election reflects how politics has morphed into a rigid belief system, where only the staunchest adherents thrive. The story delves into themes of faith, survival, and the consequences of dogmatism in a fractured world, questioning what it truly means to believe in something amidst chaos.

HE STARTED LEARNING to play the piano when he was three years old in Shenyang, China. Today he is one of the world’s most outstanding pianists. In this engrossing life story, adapted by Michael French, Lang Lang not only recounts the difficult, often thrilling, events of his early days, but also shares his perspective on his rapidly changing homeland. He thoughtfully explores the differences between East and West, especially in the realm of classical music and cultural life. Shining through his rags-to-riches story of a child prodigy who came of age as a renowned musician, Lang Lang’s positive spirit, his dynamic personality, and his enduring passion for music will inspire readers of all ages. Includes a 16-page photo insert.

Komplikovaný a složitý děj seriálu Akta X je někdy příliš náročný nejen pro diváka, ale i pro samotné tvůrce. Co vám mohlo při sledování jednotlivých dílů uniknout, tady se objevuje nelítostně rozpitvané do nejmenších podrobností. Je to zajímavý pohled do zákulisí, kde se dozvíte, kde se vzala různá jména a čísla vyskytující se v seriálu, kde je děj Akt X nelogický a kteří herci se v různých rolích objevují dvakrát i vícekrát. Asi vás nepřekvapí, že v prvních třech sériích zahynulo nejméně 266 osob. Z každého dílu je také citován ten úryvek textu, který autor považuje za nejzdařilejší. I když se dozvíte, jak to bylo doopravdy, radost ze sledování Akt X vám to v žádném případě nepokazí.

This lavishly illustrated, full color gift book provides undeniable proof that Canada has some of the most spectacular golf courses in the world. This book features 38 of the best and most challenging courses in Canada, including the renowned Glen Abbey Golf Club in Oakville, Ontario, which was designed by Jack Nicklaus; the extraordinarily scenic Banff Springs Golf Club nestled in Canada's Banff National Park in the Rockies; and the historic Royal Montreal Golf Club, the oldest golf club in North America. Lovingly designed, The Great Golf Courses of Canada includes detailed course descriptions, highly accurate aerial maps, short features of unique interest and more than 200 stunning photographs. The book also includes fascinating sidebars that offer notes of historic or strategic value: How do the pros play Glen Abbey? Which hole at the venerable Highland Links course in Nova Scotia is known as "killer"?