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Early in the 1990s, the Czech Republic was changing, desperately trying to enter a western capitalistic lifestyle. But the change was slow motion compared to the turbulent life of a young female journalist trying to do it all–end her first marriage, mother two kids, while drowning in lots of work. One could also say–divorcing chin first, pulling new jobs while juggling old jobs, surrounding herself with loyal friends, and marrying a new man, the love of her life, who was–ooohh my god! A foreigner…how scandalous!

If you only listen to one book about what it felt like to be present during the worst time in modern human history, a time when your life could be snuffed out for having the mere thought of opposition against the Nazi regime, this should be the book. It is told by survivors and by one of the greatest survivors of them all, Jan Wiener.

In this book, Kálal questions the prevalent trust placed in politics, particularly in its narrowest sense, such as parliamentary and journalistic struggles. Instead, he argues that the true strength of the nation lies in moral fortitude and piety. Drawing inspiration from historical figures like Jan Hus and the Czech Brethren, Kálal highlights the invincible power of the nation's piety and its potential for resilience and progress.

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.

Audiokniha Začátečník na cestách. Představte si, že jste na cestě v zahraničí a máte se jednoduše domluvit anglicky. Může to být třeba v hotelu, v autobuse nebo na letišti. Víte, když jste v cizině, tak už není čas na učení. Tam už musíte reagovat a mluvit. Procvičovat mluvení byste měli doma, ještě než na cestu vyrazíte. Jak? V audioknize Začátečník na cestách. Poslechem, opakováním, překládáním, ale hlavně mluvením. Mluvením? Ano, mluvením. A to v přesně pro vás připravených mezerách. A co budete říkat?

"Anglická slovícka - úroven 2 pro mírme pokrocilé" - audiokniha obsahuje jednoduché vety a slovícka v anglictine pro snadné zapamatování a užití. Audiokniha vás ucí poslouchat jednoduché vety porád dokola a to dlouho, až pres 8 hodin. Mužete poslouchat celkem 1770 jednoduchých vet. To není málo, když si uvedomíte, že všechny vety jsou jiné. Za každou anglickou vetou je pripraven ceský preklad.

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.

Learn the most important words and phrases for everyday situations and travelling with the audio-learning course "Czech for you"...

Politicians, economists, and Wall Street would have us believe that limitless economic expansion is the Holy Grail, and that there is no conflict between growing the economy and protecting the environment. Supply Shock debunks these widely accepted myths and demonstrates that we are in fact navigating the end of the era of economic growth, and that the only sustainable alternative is the development of a steady state economy.

Introducing Jiri Trnka: Stop Motion Animation, Puppets, and Political Change–a captivating exploration of the life and artistic brilliance of Jiří Trnka, the visionary animator who revolutionized the world of animation. Within this audiobook, listeners will embark on a mesmerizing journey through Trnka's remarkable career, discovering the magic of his stop-motion animation, the enchantment of his puppets, and the profound impact of his artistic contributions.

Ever since a shred of shrapnel did a number on his brain's sleep center, Even Tanner has been awake 24/7. This gives him more time than your average underachiever. Time to learn the world's languages (he's fluent in Basque, but has trouble with Chinese). Time to embrace the world's lost causes and irredentist movements (The Flat Earth Society, the League for the Restoration of Cilician Armenia, the Society of the Left Hand).

History of Jews in the Czech Lands delves into the rich and complex history of the Jewish people in the Czech lands, spanning from their earliest settlements to the end of the 19th century. This comprehensive work, translated into English for the first time by Kytka Hilmarova, offers listeners a meticulous account of the Jewish experience in the region from the years 900 to 1900.

Start speaking Czech in minutes, and learn key vocabulary, phrases, and grammar in just minutes more with Intermediate Czech. Our native Czech hosts break down all the sentences, grammar and more in a simple, easily understandable way!

In this beginner-level Audiobook, you will master over 25 common sentence patterns across 25 simple lessons. By the end, you'll be able to ask common questions and answer them in your own way, all while acquiring over 100 Czech words. Most importantly, you'll be able to have real conversations in various social situations. How, you may ask? Each lesson introduces a new conversation reflecting a real-world situation, including casual chats between friends as well as dialogues in more formal settings.

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.

Cloak and dagger adventure, with daring commandos parachuted deep behind enemy lines to kill a sinister mastermind, belongs chiefly to the realm of thriller novels or films.

Not only will you understand practical conversations, but you'll also be able to use the same phrases. Learn Czech Bundle - Czech for Beginners (Level 2) focuses on everyday Czech—the kind that you yourself will use in Czechia.

Pixar’s Coco meets Neil Gaiman in this “terrifically eerie and atmospheric…a skillful mix of scary, sweet, and silly” (Booklist) middle grade novel about a girl whose quest to ensure her deceased grandmother is resting peacefully leads her to the magical and perilous kingdoms of the...

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.

In the tradition of THE TATTOOIST OF AUSCHWITZ, a heartbreaking true story of love, loss and survival against all odds during the Second World war. Conscripted into the Polish army as Hitler’s forces draw closer, Jewish soldier Tolek Klings vows to return to his wife, Klara, and son, Juliusz...