Daniel Smith Knihy

Objavte knihy, ktoré zmenili chod dejín. Kniha má výnimočné postavenie ako symbol ľudskej kultúry a civilizácie. Je nosičom, ktorý umožňuje podávať príbehy, šíriť vedomosti, skúmať povahu nášho výnimočného druhu a predstavovať si, čo sa nachádza za hranicami nášho známeho sveta.Knihy v konečnom dôsledku poskytujú neoceniteľný a komplexný záznam toho, čo znamená byť človekom. Tento zväzok ponúka premyslený výber päťdesiatich najvplyvnejších kníh všetkých čias, pričom každú z nich predstavuje v historickom kontexte. Či už sú to staroveké prelomové diela, ako je Epos o Gilgamešovi, posvätné texty a filozofické zamyslenia Konfucia a Platóna, vedecké traktáty, historické „prvotiny“ (napríklad prvá tlačená kniha) či kultúrne diela s trvalým vplyvom (Shakespearove, Cervantesove či Josepha Hellera) – vždy ide o knihy, ktoré sú produktmi určitej doby a zároveň zohrávali dôležitú úlohu pri formovaní danej spoločnosti. Všetky prečítať a vstrebať by trvalo celý život. Tento zväzok vám však umožní stať sa skutočne sčítanými za zlomok času. Zoznámte sa s knihami, ktoré zmenili naše myslenie a život – a tým ovplyvnili chod dejín.

13-year-old Oskari stumbles upon an escape pod from shotdown Air Force One, protecting none other than the President of the United States. So begins an extraordinary survival race against a powerful and deadly enemy .

A titan of technological innovation, Steve Jobs thought differently to everyone else. He had the mercurial ability to know what people wanted before they knew it themselves, and what's more, he knew how to sell that idea. An advocator of good design in both function as well as appearance, his influence in Silicon Valley changed the way the world thinks about technology. But how did he achieve such success? What were his methods? How to Think Like Steve Jobs reveals the philosophies and carefully honed skills Jobs used in his journey to the top and in the consolidation of Apple's unique place in the public consciousness. With his thoughts on innovation, how to find inspiration, presenting an idea, advertising, and much more, you can learn how to view the world through the eyes of a genius. The insights this book provides into the mind of the master will have you thinking like Steve Jobs in no time at all.

Rooted in the rural Midwest, this collection of poetry reflects Daniel Smith's three decades of experience on his family's dairy farm in northwestern Illinois. It delves into themes of familial bonds to the land, the labor of farming, and the emotional turmoil that arises when that way of life becomes untenable. The poems vividly capture the transformations affecting agriculture and the rural communities, offering a poignant exploration of heritage and sustainability.

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Ylva, a young Viking girl, is swept by a storm to England where she is orphaned. Determined to avenge her mother's death, she tracks the killer north. But when a stranger steps in, Ylva has to choose between vengeance and trust.

Set against the backdrop of the Old South, this creative memoir explores the author's childhood in a large family grappling with poverty, alcoholism, and racism, while also celebrating the joys of boyhood and imaginative play. It delves into the newspaper industry during a transformative era marked by social upheaval and impending conflict, capturing the essence of a time when creativity was a natural part of life rather than a therapeutic goal. Smith's narrative offers a unique blend of personal and cultural reflection.

Take your quizzing up a notch with the new Genius Edition of this bestselling adult activity book, a compendium of questions that will delight and infuriate - and the answers are all in the back, if you need them!

In the snow, death is not the coldest thing waiting for you...

From the author of the bestselling State of the World Atlas, here is an essential tool for understanding the Middle East and its pivotal role in global politics.