David Short Bücher

"In 1920 Čapek wrote what was to become his most famous work, the play 'R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots)', a meditation on the themes of humanity and subjugation that introduced the 'robot'. He was prolific throughout the 1920s, his plays addressing a range of subjects, although best remembered as a writer of early science fiction. Čapek also dealt with contemporary moral and political issues, including the rise of corporations and European fascism"-- "Determined to liberate the mass-produced but highly intelligent robots forged in the machinery of Rossum's island factory, Helena Glory arrives in a blaze of righteousness. Soon perplexed by the robots' seeming humanity but absolute lack of sentience, she deserts her strident campaigning and falls in love with Domin, the factory's General Manager. Yet even as their life on the island appears to become more comfortable, the tide is turning against the humans ... Drawing huge international attention following its original production in 1921, 'Rossum's Universal Robots' was a strikingly prescient meditation on the themes of humanity and subjugation that were to dominate the twentieth century. Seen as a precursor to works including Huxley's 'Brave New world', it is a true classic of the dystopian genre, and remains all too resonant"--

Party in Prague? Teach yourself Czech! With Teach Yourself it's possible for virtually anyone to learn and experience the languages of the world, from Afrikaans to Zulu; Ancient Greek to Modern Persian; Beginner's Latin to Biblical Hebrew. Follow any of the Teach Yourself Language Courses at your own pace or use them as a supplement to formal courses. These complete courses are professionally designed for self-guided study, making them one of the most enjoyable and easy to use language courses you can find. Prepared by experts in the language, each course begins with the basics and gradually promotes the student to a level of smooth and confident communication, including: Step-by-step guide to pronunciation and grammar Regular and irregular verb tables Plenty of practice exercises and answers Practical vocabulary and a bilingual glossary Clear, uncluttered, and user-friendly layout An exploration of the culture And much more

It is a Christ-like act to befriend a sick or a lonely person: this book is a wonderfully useful guide to giving the most you can by your visits. Written by authors with long pastoral experience, it will prove a real help to all those who seek to turn the routine visit into a time of real spiritual growth.

If you want to progress quickly from the basics to understanding, speaking and writing Czech with confidence then 'Teach Yourself Czech', using a book/CD combination, is the course for you. Although aimed at those with no previous knowledge, it is equally suitable for anyone wishing to brush up existing knowledge for a holiday or business trip.

"French edition first published in Paris in 1991 as Visite privâee; Prague Czech edition published in Prague in 1992 as Méesto vidâim"--Title page verso.

Eva und Jeff, das Traumpaar, der intellektuelle Lehrer Tom, Skippy, Frauenarzt und Klassenkasperl, und die unattraktive, aber sympathische Innenarchitektin Hujerová sind alte Freunde. Einst haben sie an einem Prager Gymnasium gemeinsam die Schulbank gedrückt, jetzt sind sie alle um die vierzig, doch sind sie auch weiter gekommen auf ihrer Suche nach dem Glück? In seinem neuen Roman inszeniert Michal Viewegh atemberaubende tragikomische Minidramen und erzählt die Geschichte einer Generation, die erkennt: Nicht das System schießt die Menschen aus dem Spiel und aus ihren Lebensträumen, sondern das tun sie selbst.

Times of sickness are dark and confusing - tensions can run high and fear begin to be a constant presence. David Short, Physician to Her Majesty the Queen in 1977, compiled this little book of meditations for times like these.

An affectionate, multi-layered account of small town life in central Europe beginning in the 1930s and ending in the early 21st century, which weaves together a series of compelling, nostalgic anecdotes.