Jedlé město. Vyjděte do ulic!Jsou města pouze betonovou pouští zahlcenou výfukovými plyny a se psími výkaly na každém rohu? Ani náhodou! Stranou od nákupních center a hlavních tříd je možné v každém městě objevit překvapivě zdravé poklady rostlinné říše. Stačí jen najít odvahu a začít hledat.V této knize vám představíme volně rostoucí jedlé rostliny, na které lze narazit nejen v přírodě, ale i na zastavěných

An adventurous and thoughtful photographic exploration of Canada and Canadian identity. This collection of images, taken over a decade and in every corner of the country, explores and questions what being a Canadian means. The photographs depict Taylor\'s poignantly observed, first-person experience, visiting both recognizable and remote places that vary drastically in geography, history, socio-economic

\'Sits squarely at the tender intersection of race, class, and ethics - wrapped in beautiful prose and a killer plot that keeps you turning the pages\' JODI

The lion, the writer, and the search for joy. Not every author can write about theology, literature, and a talking lion and end up delighting readers for generations. But not every author is C.S. Lewis. This biographical picture book welcomes readers to get to know the man behind Aslan and the magical wardrobe and to experience the joy that fueled his imagination. Young Clive Staples Lewis once loved

Explore the mystery of what makes us love gardening, via history, science, art, and philosophy. Whether you seek sanctuary in your potting shed, find paradise amongst your patio plants, or enjoy the simply solace of your hands in the soil, there is beauty, peace, and happiness to be found for every gardener in this thoughtful and entertaining collection. Both a hymn to gardening and a call to action,

Welcome to Acorn Wood. Come and help Bear deliver his letters in this special 20th anniversary edition of preschool lift-the-flap favourite, Postman

One of the more nonconformist figures in the animal kingdom, the parrot is linked to humans by its ability to speak--a trait many have found unsettling, though this discomfort is offset by its gorgeous plumage, which makes it one of the most popular members of the avian family. Unlike previous studies that have treated parrots as simply a curious oddity, Paul Carter offers here in Parrot a thoughtful

A riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making--from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracy #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - NAACP IMAGE AWARD NOMINEE - NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The Washington Post - Jennifer Szalai, The New York Times - NPR - The Guardian - Marie

Antonio Vivaldi\'s rediscovery after World War II quickly led him from obscurity to his present renown as one of the most popular 18th-century composers. Heller\'s biography presents the important facets of his life, his works, and his influence on music

The Art of Game Design guides you through the design process step-by-step, helping you to develop new and innovative games that will be played again and again. It explains the fundamental principles of game design and demonstrates how tactics used in classic board, card and athletic games also work in top-quality video games. Good game design happens when you view your game from as many perspectives

(Music Sales America). Otakar Sevicik\'s Violin Studies form a method that is world renowned and that has succeeded for countless violinists for more than a century. This series of books have been adapted for strings in most forms but are in there original form here for the violin student, and is designed to improve all areas of their technique, both right- and left-hand. Each book contains a generous

Ever watched pro skaters and wished you knew how they were able to pull off the tricks that you see? If so, then Mastering Skateboarding is the resource for you Two-time world champion skateboarder Per Welinder teams up with longtime skateboard advocate Peter Whitley to bring you the techniques and tricks used by the pros. But the information doesn\'t stop there. Welinder and Whitley also provide in-depth

Each book in the \"Dealing with Feeling...\" The books help readers to identify their emotions, and provide tips and advice on how best to express and deal with them. This book looks at shyness, including what it feels like to be shy, how to stop feeling shy, and how to help other people who might be feeling

This book provides an extensive overview of the principles and methods of sample size calculation and recalculation in clinical trials. Appropriate calculation of the required sample size is crucial for the success of clinical trials. At the same time, a sample size that is too small or too large is problematic due to ethical, scientific, and economic reasons. Therefore, state-of-the art methods are

This classic MUP text discusses the historical development of science, technology and medicine in Western Europe and North America from the Renaissance to the present. Combining theoretical discussion and empirical illustration, it redefines the geography of science, technology and

French Lyric Diction: A Singer\'s Guide provides a thorough account of the language as it is sung in opera and melodie, exploring often-overlooked topics including phrasal and emphatic stress, vocalic length, singing the French r, and traditions in the setting of French

Beyond Sound is a must-read for anyone who loves music technology and wants to build a career in this competitive, fast-paced world. Author Scott L. Phillips draws on his seventeen-year career as a technology trainer and educator, and his extensive network of music technology professionals, to present an intimate view of the exciting world of music technology. The book offers an in-depth consideration

A fascinating exploration of the worlds worst mass extinction and how it shaped all subsequent life on our