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Il nuovissimo Fiori romano

Il Fiori romano non ha certo bisogno di presentazione : e stato il sistema che ha posto una pietra miliare in campo licitativo. All’inizio, nel 1946, le risposte a gradino, il contread esclusione e le aperture di due bicolori e tricoloriapparvero come fantasiestravaganti che snaturavano il bridge. Ebbene, qualche tempo piu tardi, i maggiori esperti del mondo dovevano servirsi di quelle fantasie stravaganti per creare quei sistemi artificiali che attualmente formano le basi del bridge moderno.

Veliki krijes – Senkin izvor

Veliki krijes, Senkin izvor je zbirka omladinskih igrokaza Josipa Pavičića, objavljena 1949. godine u Zagrebu. Djelo sadrži dva omladinska igrokaza koji su dio socijalno angažirane dječje književnosti tog razdoblja, karakteristične za poslijeratnu socrealističku literaturu u Hrvatskoj. Pavičićeva djela često su imala snažnu društvenu i ideološku poruku, a Veliki krijes bio je posebno popularan u omladinskim i radničkim krugovima te je često izvođen na školskim i kulturnim priredbama.

From Prague After Munich: Diplomatic Papers, 1938-1940

From Prague After Munich: Diplomatic Papers, 1938-1940 by George F. Kennan is a collection of diplomatic papers, letters, and notes documenting Kennan’s firsthand observations as the American Secretary of Legation in Prague during a critical period in European history. Assigned in August 1938, Kennan witnessed the aftermath of the Munich Agreement, the German occupation of Czechoslovakia in March 1939, and the subsequent attempts at Germanization, exploitation of native organizations, anti-Semitic policies, and economic control imposed by Nazi Germany. His writings provide a unique and sensitive historical record of the tragic events leading up to World War II, reflecting the political and social upheaval in Czechoslovakia as it was encircled and ultimately overtaken by Nazi forces. The book offers insight into the early stages of European conflict and the collapse of Czechoslovak sovereignty, as seen through the eyes of a skilled diplomat and historian.

The Gifts of the Jews : How a Tribe of Desert Nomads Changed the Way Everyone Thinks and Feels

The Gifts of the Jews: How a Tribe of Desert Nomads Changed the Way Everyone Thinks and Feels by Thomas Cahill explores the profound impact of the ancient Jewish people on Western civilization. Cahill argues that the Hebrews introduced revolutionary concepts such as linear time, monotheism, and the idea of the individual with unique destiny, which fundamentally transformed human thought and culture. The book traces how these ideas, rooted in the Hebrew Bible and exemplified by figures like Abraham, Moses, and Isaiah, laid the foundation for Western values including justice, human rights, and progress. Through engaging storytelling and insightful analysis, Cahill reveals how this small desert tribe reshaped the worldview of the Western world, influencing religion, ethics, literature, and politics in ways still felt today.

Blocking, Unblocking and Safety Plays in Bridge

Blocking, Unblocking and Safety Plays in Bridge by Terence Reese, co-authored with Roger Trézel, is a specialized guide that teaches bridge players how to effectively manage the flow of suits during play. The book focuses on techniques to block opponents’ suits while unblocking one’s own, as well as employing safety plays to secure contracts. Through clear, illustrative examples, the authors demonstrate how mastering these techniques can reduce frustration and improve success at the bridge table. Both Reese and Trézel are highly respected European and World Bridge Champions, lending authority and expertise to the instruction. This work is part of a series aimed at breaking down complex cardplay strategies into accessible lessons for players of varying skill levels.

The Oxford Book of Medieval English Verse

The Oxford Book of Medieval English Verse, edited by Celia Sisam (with Kenneth Sisam), is a comprehensive anthology that brings together lyrical works from prominent medieval poets such as Chaucer, Gower, and Langland. Spanning from the twelfth to the fifteenth century, the collection showcases the poetic concerns and artistry of the medieval English period, offering readers a broad and representative survey of medieval English poetry.

Those Extra Chances in Bridge

Those Extra Chances in Bridge by Terence Reese is a concise book that highlights the importance of recognizing and capitalizing on additional opportunities during bridge play that might otherwise be overlooked. It presents good examples of hands where these extra chances arise, often basic and obvious in hindsight but easily missed at the table without full attention. The book aims to improve players’ awareness and skill in spotting these chances to enhance their game.

Bridge Odds for Practical Players

Bridge Odds for Practical Players by Hugh Kelsey is a highly regarded guide that teaches bridge players how to effectively use probability and odds to make better decisions at the bridge table. The book focuses on practical examples and minimizes complex theory, helping players determine the best line of play—whether to finesse or play for a drop, how to combine chances, and how to calculate exact odds. It covers key concepts such as distributions of missing cards, combining chances, care of options, and changing odds as the hand progresses. The book is praised for improving percentage play, defense, and overall game strategy, making it essential reading for intermediate to advanced players aiming to play consistently with the odds in their favor.

Severni zid

Glavni junak Severnog zida jeste veliki pisac Džejms Džojs. I to ne samo sa stanovišta fabulativno-sižejne konstrukcije romana (mada se veliki deo radnje odnosi baš na Džojsov pulski, a delimično i tršćanski žvot), nego i sa stanovišta finog, doista estetizovanog povezivanja sudbina ostalih relevantnih likova. Tako je Marta, nerealizovana ljubav velikog pisca, baka bečke pozorišne umetnice Rite (koja, u jednom momentu radi predstavu Džojsovih Izgnanika), dok Rita postaje prijateljica Olge, Beograđanke, emigrantkinje iz raspadajuće Jugoslavije, anglistkinje koja je magistrirala na Uliksu, i čiji je ujak, nekoliko godina nakon Džojsove smrti, bio Martin plaćeni ljubavnik! Rečju, briljantno zaokružena životna drama u kojoj likovi kao u antičkim tragedijama – idu putevima koji su izabrali njih (a ne onima koje su izabrali oni). Kao i u literaturi samog Džejmsa Džojsa, uostalom. S druge strane Velikić se ovim romanom još jednom dokazuje kao istinski srednjoevropski pisac, koji ne samo da poznaje miljee i duh tog kulturnog prostora, nego ume da ih literarizuje u njihovim najizazovnijim vidovima. Bez obzira što neusmnjivo predstavlja eruditnu prozu, Severni zid se čita kao lako i pitko štivo. Sava Damjanov

Imati Hrvatsku : paradoks jednog obećanja

Ova je knjiga rezultat dugog i koncentriranog istraživanja o hrvatskom društvu o kojem autor govori na doista misaon način. Njegova slika Hrvatske realna je po svojoj empirijskoj podlozi i nekonvencionalna po pojmovnom-teoretskim i stilskim obilježjima. U sintetičkom i analitičkom smislu ovo se djelo razlikuje od većine radova o toj temi i vrlo je značajan prilog znanstvenom istraživanju. Ono je poticajno za studij nekih akademskih područja i za razumijevanje protuslovlja hrvatskoga društva; također, pristupačno je širem čitateljstvu, koje će sadašnje stanje stvari moći usporediti s ranijim (pa i vlastitim) predodžbama o tome što znači – imati Hrvatsku. Od izvrsnih objekcija o javnom mnijenju i sjajnih sintagmi o Mi-identitetima, Situaciji i vremenu-prostoru povijesnog, do sintetičkih sintagmi o kapitalskom društvu i nacijama u (za)danu kretanju, autor razgrađuje idejno-povijesno tijelo političko-socijalnog i ideološkog fenomena kao praksu ideologije obećanja da će Hrvatska biti onakva kakvu smo Mi (građani) željeli i očekivali. Ivo Paić, sveučilišni profesor, objavio je niz rasprava, studija i članaka iz područja filozofije politike i kritike ideologije: Proizvodnja ideologije (Prilog mišljenju prepreka samosvijesti), Mišljenje/djelovanje, Sloboda i strah (Hermeneutika predziđa – ogled o iskustvu svijesti hrvatskoga narodnog opstanka), Ruža i križ (Ogledi o ideologijskom usmrćivanju jezika i čovjeka) i dr.

Luigi Riccoboni dit Lélio Un apôtre de l’art du Théatre au XVIII siecle

Luigi Riccoboni dit Lélio Un apôtre de l’art du Théatre au XVIII siecle.Introduction et bibliographie (65 pp) Tome I (1676-1715), l’expérience Italienne (356 pp). Tome II (1716-1731), l’expérience Française (351 pp). DE COURVILLE, Xavier. Editore: Paris, , 1943. Si acclude il fascicolo di 63 pp. ”Introduction et bibliographie”. Interessante studio dedicato a Luigi Riccoboni, attore ed autore drammatico, direttore della Comédie italienne. L’opera percorre la carriera artistica del Riccoboni: la sua prima apparizione sulla scena a 14 anni, la tragi-commedia alla spagnola (Griselde), i due mostri di Riccoboni (Sansone ed Ercole), Elena Balletti (commediografa e musa), La compagnia di Lélio e Falminia, la tragédie française, la tragedia di Martelli, il trionfo di Merope, la commedia letteraria, da Riccoboni a Alfieri, da Riccoboni a Goldoni.