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The teacher, Patrick Healy, traveled around the world, talked with people in different places, and collected around half a thousand myths, legends, and folktales and their several alternative versions. His opinion and comments (directly or indirectly) are inevitable. This is the second volume of his work. Patrick grouped 14 famous Czech children's stories and myths with his words. He retold the stories with his own opinion and approach to them.

The first Czech astronaunt navigates the perilf of deep space in this intergalactic odyssey of love, ambition, and self-discovery. Orphaned as a boy, raised in the Czech countryside by his doting grandparents, Jakub Procházka has risen from small-time scientist to become the country's first...

Through its compelling narrative and comprehensive exploration of Romani history, folklore, and traditions, Don't Call Me Gypsy: A Journey through Czech Romani History and Fairy Tales is an invaluable resource for those interested in Romani culture, heritage, and the Czech Romani community. Embark on an unforgettable journey through this book, gaining a deeper understanding of the enduring legacy of the Romani people in the Czech Republic.

""An absolutely dazzling entertainment. . . . Arousing on every level—political, erotic, intellectual, and above all, humorous."" —Newsweek ""The Book of Laughter and Forgetting calls itself a novel, although it is part fairy tale, part literary criticism, part political tract, part...

When Norman Eisen moved into the US ambassador’s residence in Prague, returning to the land his mother had fled after the Holocaust, he was startled to discover swastikas hidden beneath the furniture in his new home. These symbols of Nazi Germany were remnants of the residence’s forgotten history, and evidence that we never live far from the past. From that discovery unspooled the twisting, captivating tale of four of the remarkable people who had called this palace home. Their story is Europe’s....

“Kundera once more delivers a seductive, intelligent entertainment … [with] elegance and grace.” — Washington Post Book World “Nothing short of masterful.” — Newsweek A brilliant novel set in contemporary Prague, by one of the most distinguished writers of our time. A man and...

Marie Rutkoski's startling debut novel, the first book in the Kronos Chronicles, about the risks we take to protect those we love, brims with magic, political intrigue, and heroism. Petra Kronos has a simple, happy life. But it's never been ordinary. She has a pet tin spider named Astrophil who...

Join J.F. Gonzalez Lifetime Achievement-winning author Edward Lee and Madness Heart Press as we strive to bring you the very best of twisted, sordid, and sickening stories of Czech extreme horror from seven authors, translated and published in English for the very first time. With an accompanying novella from Edward Lee, this collection includes monsters, killers, perversion, terror, and splattery gore-soaked beauty.

A woman delves into science and superstition, fear and persecution, and the hope and courage of belief in an award-winning and internationally bestselling novel by Kateřina Tučková.

Immerse yourself in the captivating life of Václav Havel, the extraordinary writer, philosopher, political dissident, and politician in Vaclav Havel: Art, Activism, and Political Change. This engaging edition from the Czech Out book series is specifically designed for young adults seeking to explore the rich history of the Czech Republic and delve into the remarkable legacy of Václav Havel.

Young Linguists teaches kids essential language skills fast. That means 20-minute lessons to help kids stay engaged, and daily repetition to reinforce learning. We also narrow down vocabulary to the most-used words and phrases, so that you are learning what you can apply. These books also included detailed sections in English on effective strategies for learning new languages and ideas to carry on learning and applying what you know once the course is complete. In addition, there are complete review sections for learning, comprehension and speaking repetition.

“I can’t imagine reading this book without being challenged and instructed, amused, amazed and aroused, and ultimately delighted.” —John Simon, New York Times Book Review Milan Kundera’s brilliant collection of essays is a passionate defense of art in an era that, he argues, no longer...

1945. Allied forces liberate Nazi-occupied Brno, Moravia. For Gerta Schnirch, daughter of a Czech mother and a German father aligned with Hitler, it’s not deliverance; it’s a sentence. She has been branded an enemy of the state. Caught in the changing tides of a war that shattered her family - and her innocence - Gerta must obey the official order: she, along with all ethnic Germans, is to be expelled from Czechoslovakia. With nothing but the clothes on her back and an infant daughter, she’s herded among thousands, driven from the only home she’s ever known.

""A defense of fiction and a lesson in the art of reading."" —New York Times Book Review ""Testaments Betrayed is to be savored paragraph by paragraph. . . . It must be purchased, read, pondered, and argued within the margins. And frequently reread."" — Washington Post A brilliant and...

Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater Than a Tourist series, this book will give you travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. In this audiobook, you will discover advice that will help you throughout your stay. This book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead will give you excitement and knowledge from a local that you may not find in other smaller print travel books.

Want to immerse yourself in the Czech language and speak at a native level? Curious about Czech Republic and the culture? Then this Audiobook is for you! With Advanced Czech, you get Czech-only lessons and learn the all about the country, culture, history, folklore, arts and popular destinations. Along the way, you'll pick up sophisticated expressions and advanced grammar.

Anglická slovíčka - úroveň 4 pro pokročilé - audiokniha obsahuje jednoduché věty a slovíčka v angličtině pro snadné zapamatování a jejich využití. Audiokniha vás učí poslouchat jednoduché věty pořád dokola a to dlouho, až přes 7 hodin. Můžete poslouchat celkem 1770 krátkých vět. To není málo, když si uvědomíte, že všechny věty jsou jiné a originální.

Za každou anglickou větou je připraven český překlad.

The official English-language radio news bulletin in Prague recently featured two notable headlines in a serried list: "Ministry presents annual awards for promoting the good name of the country" followed by "Finance Minister Miroslav Kalousek admits being drunk in interviews".

The complete method. 300 essential words and phrases, 140 common expressions, the 100 most common verbs, the 1000 essential words. How to learn a language differently ? With our learning method : I listen, I repeat, I speak. We rely on pronunciation, oral rehearsal, listening, combined with words, essential phrases, and a vocabulary list. 20% of the words are used 80% of the time.

Want to start speaking Czech in your first lesson? With 3-Minute Czech - 25 Lesson Series Audiobook, you will easily learn the basics of Czech conversation with lessons made by real teachers. The best part? Each lesson is three minutes long. You also get the bonus PDF version of the audiobook to read along.