Robert Neugarten Knihy

Madeline Millerová má neskutočnú slabosť pre antiku a grécku mytológiu, a tak námet jej knihy Spev o Achillovi tvorí jeden z najznámejších príbehov Iliady. Autorka za túto knihu získala mnoho ocenení, najvýznamnejšie z nich Orange prize for fiction. Príbeh Achilla rozpráva jeho najbližší priateľ Patroklos, syn Menoita z Opunta. Patrokla poslali do exilu ku kráľovi Peleovi, kde vyrastá spolu s jeho synom Achillom. Keď Paris unesie Helenu zo Sparty, vypukne Trójska vojna, do ktorej odchádzajú obaja priatelia a spolu v nej aj obaja zahynú. Millerová spracovala známy príbeh netradičným spôsobom. Jej rozprávanie naplno viahne moderného čitateľa do deja, hoci autorka vychádza z gréckej filozofie nevyhnutnosti osudu a obmedzeného času.

Môj boj s európskym establišmentom. Zahryznite sa do skutočného európskeho politického trileru. Tajné nahrávky. Prepisy telefonátov. Úskoky. Falošné úsmevy. A bezohľadné intrigy. Nahliadnite za oponu moci v nevšednom osobnom spracovaní bývalého gréckeho ministra financií Janisa Varoufakisa. Počas gréckeho krachu v roku 2015 sa európski lídri na spoločných stretnutiach snažili nájsť cestu a východisko z krízy. Vtedajší grécky minister financií s nimi rozohral jednu z najveľkolepejších a najkontroverznejších politických bitiek histórie, keď sa pokúsil o prerokovanie vzťahov svojej krajiny k Európskej únii. S masovou podporou gréckeho obyvateľstva a jednoduchou logikou svojich argumentov privádzal vedenie Európskej únie do šialenstva. Skutočný príbeh o tom, čo sa dialo za zavretými dverami však zostával dlho neznámy. Varoufakisove nebojácne ťahy odkrývajú faloš a pokrytectvo politickej moci, ktorá sa viac ako o stabilitu usiluje o vlastný prospech a zároveň s chirurgickou presnosťou popisujú fungovanie politického zákulisia. Dospeláci v miestnosti sú mimoriadne dôležitým a vážnym zvonením na poplach. Zobuďme sa a pomôžme európskej demokracii k znovuzrodeniu!

More than one million hardcovers sold Now available for the first time in paperback! The Classic Text Annotated to Update Graham's Timeless Wisdom for Today's Market Conditions The greatest investment advisor of the twentieth century, Benjamin Graham taught and inspired people worldwide. Graham's philosophy of "value investing" -- which shields investors from substantial error and teaches them to develop long-term strategies -- has made The Intelligent Investor the stock market bible ever since its original publication in 1949. Over the years, market developments have proven the wisdom of Graham's strategies. While preserving the integrity of Graham's original text, this revised edition includes updated commentary by noted financial journalist Jason Zweig, whose perspective incorporates the realities of today's market, draws parallels between Graham's examples and today's financial headlines, and gives readers a more thorough understanding of how to apply Graham's principles. Vital and indispensable, this HarperBusiness Essentials edition of The Intelligent Investor is the most important book you will ever read on how to reach your financial goals.

Bono, the lead singer of U2, presents an honest and irreverent memoir that captures the essence of his remarkable life, the challenges he's faced, and the people who have influenced him. He reflects on his journey, expressing a desire to detail experiences previously only hinted at in his songs. The concept of "surrender" holds deep significance for him, evolving from a challenging idea in his youth in 1970s Ireland to a central theme in his life. As an iconic artist and cofounder of organizations like ONE and (RED), Bono has been the subject of extensive coverage, but this memoir allows him to share his story in his own words. He recounts his early days in Dublin, including the profound impact of losing his mother at 14, and the unlikely rise of U2 to global prominence. The book also delves into his two decades of activism against AIDS and extreme poverty, showcasing his candidness, self-reflection, and humor. The subtitle, "40 Songs, One Story," reflects the book's structure, with 40 chapters named after U2 songs. Additionally, Bono contributes 40 original drawings that enhance the narrative, providing a visual dimension to his life story.

A sharp and provocative new essay collection from the award-winning author of Freedom and The Corrections

"The nightmare no parent could endure. The case no detective could solve. The twist no reader could predict. For five days in January 1989, the parents of a seven-year-old Tokyo schoolgirl sat and listened to the demands of their daughter's kidnapper. They would never learn his identity. They would never see their daughter again. For the fourteen years that followed, the Japanese public listened to the police's apologies. They would never forget the botched investigation that became known as Six Four. They would never forgive the authorities for their failure. For one week in late 2002, the press officer attached to the police department in question confronted an anomaly in the case. He could never imagine what he would uncover. He would never have looked if he'd known what he would find."-- Provided by publisher