Jan Willem Reitsma Knihy

Lož na kolesách podrobne zaznamenáva dramatický vzostup a pád Lancea Armstronga. V júni 2013 opúšťa svoju rezidenciu v Texase, ktorú predal, aby zmiernil straty z mnohomiliónových žalôb. Juliet Macurová sa rozprávala s jeho priateľkou a deťmi a vypočula si Armstrongovu verziu pravdy. Spolu s Oprah Winfreyovou patrila medzi vyvolených, ktorí mohli vyspovedať tohto známeho vyvrheľa športu. V knihe Armstrong odhaľuje svoju pravú tvár, pričom jeho tvrdenia dopĺňajú výpovede viac ako stovky ľudí z jeho okolia, vrátane rodinných príslušníkov, ktorých dávno zavrhol. Zaujímavé svedectvo poskytuje zosnulý J. T. Neal, jeden z najvplyvnejších Armstrongových náhradných otcov, ktorý počas boja s rakovinou sledoval, ako si Armstrong získava slávu. Nakoniec to boli práve Armstrongovi bývalí priatelia, ktorí porušili kódex mlčanlivosti a odhalili krutú pravdu o cyklistickom športe a jeho zlatom chlapcovi. Macurová vytvára komplexný a bohatý obraz úžasného vzostupu a zdrvujúceho pádu jedného človeka, ktorý sa dostal na vrchol a následne sa zrútil.

Most of us are only too aware that, whatever roles we have in today's fast-moving world, much of our success lies in getting others to say 'Yes' to our requests. What many people might not be aware of, though, is the vast amount of research that has been conducted on the influence process. What factors cause one person to say 'Yes' to the request of another? Yes! is full of practical tips based on recent academic research that shows how the psychology of persuasion can provide valuable insights for anyone interested in improving their ability to persuade others - whether in the workplace, at home or even on the internet. It combines the counter-intuition of Freakonomics with the popularising of Does Anything Eats Wasps? For each mini-chapter contains a mystery which is solved in a way that provides food for thought for anyone looking to be more persuasive, and for anyone interested in how the world works.

If a gorilla walked out into the middle of a basketball pitch, you'd notice it. Wouldn't you? If a serious violent crime took place just next to you, you'd remember it, right? The Invisible Gorilla is a fascinating look at the unbelievable, yet routine tricks that your brain plays on you.

LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2023, this novel has been celebrated as a masterpiece by the Sunday Times and is a top ten bestseller. Tom Kettle, a retired policeman and widower, seeks solace in his new home in Dalkey, overlooking the sea. His tranquility is disrupted when two former colleagues visit to discuss a traumatic case from his past, one he has never fully reconciled. Additionally, his new neighbor, a mysterious young mother, reaches out for his assistance. This haunting narrative explores themes of family, loss, and love, revealing that nothing is quite as it seems. The Irish Times describes it as "stupendous," while the Daily Telegraph notes its rarity among cherished novels. Readers have praised it as a captivating family love story that lingers in the mind, deeply moving and beautifully told. Comments highlight its tragic yet humorous elements, with many calling it "absolute perfection" and expressing awe at the author's exceptional talent. The balance of grief and joy is masterfully conveyed, making this a memorable and transporting read.

Entering the U.S. army after fleeing the Great Famine in Ireland, seventeen-year-old Thomas McNulty and his brother-in-arms, John Cole, experience the harrowing realities of the Indian wars and the American Civil War between the Wyoming plains and Tennessee.

Jachty, drogy, prostitútky, súkromné lietadlá, luxusné autá, peniaze... Tisíc. Stotisíc. Milión... Viac peňazí nikdy nie je dosť. Cez deň zarábal tisíce dolárov za minútu. Počas noci ich míňal tak rýchlo, ako sa dalo. Doma ho čakala nádherná manželka a deti, zatiaľ čo v jeho firme Stratton Oakmont ho mladí burzoví makléri oslavovali ako svojho kráľa. Tu je skutočný príbeh prekliateho génia Jordana Belforta, ktorý si vyslúžil prezývku Vlk z Wall Street. Od roku 1990 sa Belfort stal jedným zo smutne známych biznismenov v americkom finančnom svete – brilantný burzový macher, ktorý viedol svoju šťastnú bandu na divokej jazde von z Wall Street do obrovskej kancelárie na Long Island. Je to neobyčajný príbeh lakomstva, moci a výstrednosti, ktorý nikto nemohol vymyslieť – príbeh obyčajného chlapíka, ktorý na Wall Street prišiel so siedmimi dolármi vo vrecku a obrovskou chuťou po bohatstve, vďaka ktorej našiel bočné cestičky ako zarábať stovky miliónov dolárov. Šialená cesta plná luxusu, drog, peňazí – až dovtedy, kým sa to všetko nezrútilo.