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Go tell the Spartans, stranger passing by, That here, obedient to their laws, we lie. Nearly 2,500 years ago, in 480BC, at a bleak pass in a far-flung corner of eastern Greece, three hundred Spartan warriors faced the army of Xerxe

Románem „Ctnosti války“ se americký autor Steven Pressfield vrací do světa antiky, který zpřítomnil modernímu čtenáři svými mezinárodně oceňovanými bestsellery „Ohnivá brána“ a „Souboj s bohy“. (Oba tituly vydalo v českém překladu nakladatelství BBart, stejně jako „Poslední z Amazonek“, román situovaný na pomezí mytologie.) Kniha, v níž Pressfield beletristicky zpracovává život a epochální tažení Alexandra Makedonského proti Persii, je psána s historickou věrností, ale zároveň podává vzrušující popis bitevních scén a poutavé úvahy životopisného rázu.

Brilliant at war, a master of politics, and a charismatic lover, Alcibiades was Athens’ favorite son and the city’s greatest general.A prodigal follower of Socrates, he embodied both the best and the worst of the Golden Age of Greece. A commander on both land and sea, he led his armies to victory after victory.But like the heroes in a great Greek tragedy, he was a victim of his own pride, arrogance, excess, and ambition. Accused of crimes against the state, he was banished from his beloved Athens, only to take up arms in the service of his former enemies.For nearly three decades, Greece burned with war and Alcibiades helped bring victories to both sides — and ended up trusted by neither.Narrated from death row by Alcibiades’ bodyguard and assassin, a man whose own love and loathing for his former commander mirrors the mixed emotions felt by all Athens, Tides of War tells an epic saga of an extraordinary century, a war that changed history, and a complex leader who seduced a nation.

Set during WWII, the story follows the daring missions of the Long Range Desert Group, a British special forces unit renowned for their audacious tactics against the German Afrika Korps. Their encounters with the formidable Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, known as "the Desert Fox," highlight the strategic challenges and intense warfare in the North African desert. This gripping narrative blends historical accuracy with thrilling action, showcasing the bravery and ingenuity of soldiers in a pivotal conflict.

"In this powerful, straight-from-the-hip examination of the internal obstacles to success, bestselling author Steven Pressfield shows readers how to identify, defeat, and unlock the inner barriers to creativity. The War of Art is an inspirational, funny, well-aimed kick in the pants guaranteed to galvanize every would-be artist, visionary, or entrepreneur." --from back cover.

Suspense fiction. The bloody, brutal, brilliant new novel of men at war from the master of the genre.

In or around 1250 BC, so Plutarch tells us, Theseus, king of Athens and slayer of the Minotaur, set sail on a journey that brought him to the land of 'tal Kyrte', the Free People , a nation of fiercely proud and passionate warrior women whom the Greeks c

Je rok 2032, ve východní Africe a na Blízkém východě vzniká složitá vojenskopolitická situace, dochází k silným nepokojům, k válečným střetnutím a povstáním. Děj knihy je příběh vyprávěný profesionálním vojákem, žoldnéřem, který se účastnil řady těchto událostí. Vzniklo mnohatisícové žoldnéřské vojsko pod velením generála Saltera, najímané různými bojujícími stranami. Skončily íránsko-irácké války, na přístav Long Beach v Kalifornii byl podniknut útok špinavou bombou, hrozí vpád Rusů, Turků a Číňanů do oblastí bohatých na naftu. Írán se pokouší založit islámský stát Šíitský půlměsíc, světové ropné společnosti vyjednávají s arabskými státy i s frakcemi, které se zmocňují významných ropných polí, o dodávkách nafty. USA hrozí ropná krize. Vypravěč-žoldnér na pozadí těchto nesmírně spletitých vztahů podrobně a napínavě líčí dramatické scény z bojů, kterých se účastnil, i složité a nečekané osobní, v závěru nepřátelské vztahy mezi svými nejbližšími spolubojovníky. Zavede čtenáře do východní Afriky, fiktivního státu Zamibie, kde zuří boje mezi kmeny a jemuž vládne despotický prezident, do řady arabských států, do Tádžikistánu, kde žoldnéřský tým Bravo má za úkol svrhnout prezidenta a dosadit nového. Ve svých úvahách uvádí skutečnosti, proč doba, kdy se děj odehrává, byla příznivá vzniku právě žoldnéřských vojsk, v protikladu k národním ozbrojeným silám jednotlivých států.

The narrative delves into the personal journey of a solitary writer grappling with guilt and self-doubt while striving to fulfill his destiny. It aims to provide insight into the often-overlooked details of this odyssey, offering a candid exploration of the challenges faced along the way. By sharing these intimate particulars, the author hopes to resonate with others on their own creative journeys, illuminating the struggles that accompany the pursuit of artistic aspirations.

The follow-up to his bestseller The War of Art, Turning Pro navigates the passage from the amateur life to a professional practice. "You don't need to take a course or buy a product. All you have to do is change your mind." --Steven Pressfield TURNING PRO IS FREE, BUT IT'S NOT EASY. When we turn pro, we give up a life…

"No one's insights about the craft and journey of being an artist have guided me in the day-to-day struggle of this profession more than Steven Pressfield. Wherever you are, whatever you've been called to make, you need to read this book...and everything else he has written." — Ryan Holiday, Bestselling Author of Ego Is the Enemy and The Obstacle Is the Way YOU ARE AN ARTIST ... AND YOU HAVE AN ARTIST’S JOURNEY I have a theory about the Hero’s Journey. We all have one. We have many, in fact. But our primary hero’s journey is the passage we live out, in real life, before we find our calling. The hero’s journey ends when, like Odysseus, we return home to Ithaca, to the place from which we started. What then? The passage that comes next is The Artist’s Journey . On our artist’s journey, we move past Resistance and past self-sabotage. We discover our true selves and our authentic calling, and we produce the works we were born to create. You are an artist too—whether you realize it or not, whether you like it or not—and you have an artist’s journey. Will you live it out? Will you follow your Muse and do the work you were born to do? Ready or not, you are called.

"Recognizing this painful truth is the first step in the writer's transformation from amateur to professional"--Page 4 of cover

The book is hailed as a transformative read, offering inspiration and motivation to its audience. It presents insights that encourage personal growth and empowerment, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to change their lives. Marie Forleo, a renowned author, endorses it, highlighting its impactful message and ability to resonate with readers striving for improvement and success.

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From the acclaimed master of historical fiction comes an epic saga about a reluctant hero, the Roman Empire, and the rise of a new faith

'There is nothing impossible to him who will try . . .' Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) was 20 when he ascended to the throne of Macedon. He fought his greatest battles and conquered the seemingly invincible Persian Empire before he was 25. He died when he was 32, undefeated by any enemy. His reputation as a warrior and leader of men remains unsurpassed in the annals of history. Epic in scope and magisterial in tone, this novel is the perfect combination of author and subject: Pressfield, who almost single-handedly reinvented the classical historical novel, tells the story of this icon of the ancient world - brutal avenger of his father's murder, student of Aristotle, commander of genius, ruthless conqueror of nations. No one evokes ancient warfare as brilliantly as Pressfield. Audaciously making Alexander the narrator of his own story, he gives us a vivid and thrilling sense of those brutal and bloody times from inside the mind of this legendary warrior who was driven - and ultimately undone - by his insatiable lust for glory. As immediate and gripping as bulletins from the front line and as intimate and revealing as a private diary, this thrilling historical novel is destined to become a classic.

Set against the backdrop of the 1931 Depression, the story unfolds on Krewe Island where golf legends Bobby Jones and Walter Hagen face off in a gripping thirty-six-hole match. A troubled local war hero, accompanied by his enigmatic mentor and caddie, Bagger Vance, also competes. Vance, a wise and captivating figure, possesses the key to the Authentic Swing, and he aims to help his protégé reclaim his former glory, intertwining themes of redemption and the pursuit of excellence in the game of golf.

Murder detectives James Manning and Covina "Dewey" Duwai delve into a series of unusual deaths, leading them to a rabbinical scholar linked to the crimes. Their investigation uncovers the existence of the Righteous Men, a Jewish legend of 36 individuals who safeguard the world, now under threat as they are being systematically killed. The detectives race against time to protect the last of these guardians from a potentially supernatural killer intent on global destruction.

WARS CHANGE, WARRIORS DON'T We are all warriors. Each of us struggles every day to define and defend our sense of purpose and integrity, to justify our existence on the planet and to understand, if only within our own hearts, who we are and what we believe in. Do we fight by a code? If so, what is it? What is the Warrior Ethos? Where did it come from? What form does it take today? How do we (and how can we) use it and be true to it in our internal and external lives? The Warrior Ethos is intended not only for men and women in uniform, but artists, entrepreneurs and other warriors in other walks of life. The book examines the evolution of the warrior code of honor and "mental toughness." It goes back to the ancient Spartans and Athenians, to Caesar's Romans, Alexander's Macedonians and the Persians of Cyrus the Great (not excluding the Garden of Eden and the primitive hunting band). Sources include Herodotus, Thucydides, Plutarch, Xenophon, Vegetius, Arrian and Curtius--and on down to Gen. George Patton, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, and Israeli Minister of Defense, Moshe Dayan.

Träumen Sie davon, eine Kurzgeschichte, einen Roman, ein Drehbuch zu schreiben? Möchten Sie Ihr Talent in der bildenden Kunst ausprobieren, mit einem Start Up eine Idee kreativ realisieren? Sie sagen, es sind die Umstände, ist die Zeit, die immer gefehlt hat, Steve Pressfield sagt, was uns daran hindert, uns zu verwirklichen, sind wir selbst, die inneren Widerstände, die verhindern, das wir unsere Talente nicht ausleben. The War of Art – So durchbrechen Sie innere Blockaden und gewinnen kreative Energie ist ein Bestseller, geschrieben von einem Autor, der seine Fehler analysiert hat, damit wir nicht dieselben machen. Er zeigt: Wie Sie Ihre inneren Widerstände erkennen und überwinden Wie Sie Ihre Blockaden und inneren Widerstände besiegen Und wie Sie als Profi leben, arbeiten und dabei Ihr Talent einsetzen und tun, was Sie schon lange tun wollten.

Krewe-Island, 1931: Die zwei Großen des Golfsports, Jones und Hagen, sollen in einem 36-Loch-Turnier gegen den Nobody Junah antreten. Niemand ahnt, dass der schwarze Caddie Bagger Vance seinem Zögling Junah zu geheimnisvollen Kräften verhelfen wird. Er macht ihm deutlich, dass Golf mehr ist als ein Sport: eine Einstellung zum Leben, eine eigene Philosophie.