Nová kniha zakladatele moderní české hudební publicistiky Lubomíra Dorůžky (* 1924) navazuje na jeho knihu Český jazz mezi tanky a klíči 1968-1989. Věnuje se jednak významným zahraničním osobnostem, které v současném jazzu určují vývoj, a především pak českému jazzu po roce 1989. Dorůžka do současného kontextu zasazuje tvorbu starší generace Emila Viklického, Milana Svobody a Jiřího Stivína a srovnává

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The second edition of Crime Policy in America describes the process of policy-making and the substantive nature of policy directions in crime and justice in America, particularly from the beginning of the

Building on rigorous research by the world-renowned Glasgow University Media Group, \"More \"\"Bad News From Israel\" examines media coverage of the current conflict in the Middle East and the impact it has on public opinion. The book brings together senior journalists and ordinary viewers to examine how audiences understand the news and how their views are shaped by media reporting. In the largest

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Language games allow children to stretch their communication abilities, enhancing vocabulary, conversation, and storytelling skills. A suggested age range accompanies each game in this book; some games may be adapted to different age groups. Language games for beginners focus on making children aware of the ways letters look, the presence of letters in their surroundings (on signs, for instance), and

It\'s easy to identify rage in people who lose their temper at traffic jams, unruly children, unresponsive coworkers, and unrealistic bosses. But we may not recognize more subtle manifestations of anger, such as being uncomfortable with loose ends, acting impatiently, or being overly critical. That is anger, too. And, as is so often the case, angry folks don\'t seem to realize that the behavior causing

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Six Peter Rabbit Stories including:Starting SchoolGoodnight PeterHappy Birthday!Peter Hops AbroadA Spring SurpriseThree Little Bunnies

Kubko má horúčku, a preto dnes nejde do škôlky, ale k lekárovi. Pán doktor Vesely´ ho prezrie od hlavy po päty. Nakoniec oznámi, že Kubko chytil silnú nádchu. Proti nachladnutiu pomôžu kvapky do nosa a vy´datny´ spánok. Čoskoro bude opäť v poriadku! Nové vydanie v tvrdej väzbe.