Mick Brown Knihy

Richard branson se pro mladou generaci 70. až 90. let 20. století stal ztělesněním podnikatelského instinktu a mimořádně sympatickým vzorem úspěšného obchodníka. Bransonův životopis z pera Micka Browna se na Západě stal bestsellerem. Se smyslem pro napětí autor sleduje také Bransonovu misi na záchranu rukojmích zadržovaných po irácké invazi do Kuvajtu, líčí jeho riskantní výpravy horkovzdušným balonem přes Atlantský a Tichý oceán a vydává svědectví o bitvě letecké společnosti Virgin s British Airways. Zejména však zprostředkovává blízké svědectví o Bransonových svérázných obchodních praktikách a jeho osbním stylu, díky němuž vznikl pověstný "fenomén Branson".

This is a true story of the intrigues behind the life of one of the most important figures in Tibetan Buddhism

Fascinated by this charismatic young figure, Mick Brown travelled to Dharamsala to meet him, and found himself drawn into the labyrinthine - not to say surreal - web of intrigue surrounding the 17th Karmapa's recognition and young life. Presented with inimitably engaging clarity and zest, here are stories of miracles and allegations of murder, the settling of two-hundred-year-old scores and a political intrigue worthy of the Borgias. Piety jostles with greed; truth with laughably fudged falsehood; the strength of human aspiration with the frailty of human nature.

All aspects and methods of pike fishing are covered in this book. The topics covered include live-baiting, dead-baiting, river fishing, and piking in all types of still water. Since the book is divided into the months of one year, each method is adapted to take account of seasonal conditions.

Mick Brown joins the holy, the lost, the wise and the foolish on the highways and backroads of spiritual tourism. This is a voyage of inner search, illumination and discovery, covering a pilgrimage to see the Dalia Lama, witnessing miracles in the ashram of Sai Baba, amongst others.

Mick Brown has revised this book to take into account Richard Branson's latest business interests, the Virgin rail service and a new bid to run the National Lottery.

Focusing on the universal fear of the dark and lurking monsters, this book uses humor and compassion to explore these anxieties for readers of all ages. Through engaging words and illustrations, it aims to evoke and challenge these fears, ultimately fostering a sense of rationality and understanding. The approach encourages both children and adults to confront their fears in a lighthearted manner, making it a relatable and comforting read for anyone grappling with the shadows.

The captivating story of the West's love affair with Indian spirituality--from the orientalism of the British Empire to modern counterculture.

Charles Judd is contemplating the turns his life has taken, while his wife struggles with the latest fish recipe. Two of their children are keeping it all together. Their daughter Juliet, is being released from prison in New York after a sentence for art theft. Now, all five members of the family try to come to terms with the return of Juliet.