Što je to Tramuntana? Čak – Bejska Tramuntana, koja je svojim govorom toliko posebna daje zavrijedila i svoj vlastiti besedar – rječnik? Zemljopisni pojam Tramuntana dijalekatska je izvedenica talijanske riječi tramontana koja, pored nekih drugih značenja kojima se nećemo baviti, znači i sjeverac, vjetar koji puše sa sjevera. Po njemu se, eto, naziva jedan dio otoka Cresa. Ali, po nekim drugim vjetrovima nazivaju se još i neki drugi krajevi toga otoka, pa tako na Cresu još imamo: Gerbin, koji predstavlja kraj odakle puše garbin (u izgovoru građana grada Cresa – gerbin), tj. vjetar iz pravca zapad-jugozapad, te Sjušćinu, odakle dolazi jiižina, odn. odakle puše grupa južnih vjetrova od jugoistoka do juga. Kad se na zemljopisnoj karti bolje pogleda kome to na Cresu sa sjevera puše tramunta-na (tramontana), sa zapada-jugozapada garbin (gerbin), a s juga južni vjetrovi, onda vidimo da se svi ti vjetreni pravci sijeku upravo u – gradu Cresu. Dakle, drevni su Cresani još u davna vremena, dok nisu znali za zemljopisne strane svijeta, te strane svijeta nazivali po vjetrovima koji su s te strane puhali. S vremenom, ovdje su to postali i toponimi. Tako je za Cresane iz grada Cresa Tramuntanom postalo sve što je izvan grada Cresa, već od Vodica, prema sjeveru. Danas se to uobičajeno naziva Creskom Tramuntanom.
Ostali autori: Isaac Asimov Will Stanton Lawrence Block Damon Knight Kurt Vonnegut Arthur C. Clarke Ray Bradbury Jules Verne Nenad Rijavec
Labirint je drugi roman ove autorice iz FBI serije suvremenih trilera. Život Lacey Sherlock zauvijek se mijenja u trenutku kada je u napuštenom skladištu otkriveno mrtvo tijelo njezine voljene sestre Belinde. Belinda je četvrta žrtva serijskog ubojice. Nakon sedam godina života posvećenog stjecanju potrebnih kvalifikacija, Lacey se pridružuje FBI-u i postaje članicom jedinice Dillona Savicha, specijalizirane za otkrivanje serijskih ubojica. Catherine Coulter napisala je 45 romana od kojih je njih 30 postalo bestselerima New York Timesa. Svjetsku popularnost stekla je svojim povijesnim romanima ljubavne tematike, a zadnjih godina velik uspjeh postigla je pisanjem kriminalističkih romana.
Napomena: Knjiga je otpisana iz javne knjižnice. Poezija za djecu. Oslikao Ivica Antolčić.
Iz sadržaja: Branko Fučić: Izvještaj o putu po otocima Cresu i Lošinju (31-77 str.) Ivo Rubić: Geografsko istraživanje otoka Šolte Grga Novak: Izvještaj o prethistorijskim istraživanjima otoka Hvara Marijana Gušić: Etnografska građa Istre itd.
Set in the aftermath of a scandalous bestseller, this novel follows writer Nathan Zuckerman as he grapples with sudden fame and its disorienting consequences. Thrust into the public eye after the success of a novel that scandalizes his family and community, Zuckerman confronts intrusive strangers, moral outrage, and the uneasy burden of artistic freedom. As his father’s health declines and an obsessed fan begins to shadow him, he is forced to reckon with guilt, ambition, and the cost of turning life into art. Part of Philip Roth’s celebrated Zuckerman cycle, the book explores celebrity, Jewish identity, family conflict, and the uneasy boundary between fiction and autobiography. Sharp, darkly comic, and psychologically astute, it will appeal to readers interested in literary fiction that probes the writer’s role in society and the personal fallout of success.
The final novel in John Updike’s celebrated Rabbit series, this Pulitzer Prize–winning work revisits Harry “Rabbit” Angstrom in late middle age as he winters in Florida and confronts declining health, family strain, and the uneasy comforts of prosperity. Now prosperous but restless, Rabbit grapples with a troubled son, shifting American values, and his own mortality. Set against the cultural backdrop of the late 1980s, the novel blends sharp social observation with intimate psychological insight. Updike, one of the foremost American novelists of the twentieth century, brings lyrical precision and moral nuance to a portrait of ordinary life under pressure. A powerful meditation on aging, desire, and the elusive promise of the American dream.
In eight stories, this singular collection of short fiction written over the course of ten years explores the terrain of modern urban life. In reflective, telegraphic prose, Susan Sontag confronts the reader with exposed workings of an impassioned intellect in narratives seamed with many of the themes of her essays–the nature of knowing, our relationship with the past, and the future in an alienated present.
In this influential work of humanistic philosophy and psychology, Erich Fromm explores what it means to live ethically in a modern, secular world. Challenging both authoritarian moral systems and moral relativism, he argues for a humanistic ethics grounded in human nature, reason, and the fulfillment of our potential. Fromm examines concepts such as conscience, character, virtue, happiness, and self-realization, asking what it truly means to be “good” for oneself and for others. Written in clear, accessible prose, the book reflects Fromm’s broader project as a social psychologist and humanist thinker: to reconcile freedom with responsibility and individuality with genuine relatedness. It will appeal to readers interested in philosophy, psychology, ethics, and the enduring question of how to live well.
In this influential work of social psychology and humanist philosophy, the author examines the malaise beneath the surface of modern industrial society. Arguing that material prosperity and technological progress have not brought genuine well‑being, he explores how consumerism, alienation, and conformity can foster a subtle kind of collective “insanity.” Drawing on psychoanalysis, sociology, and Marxist humanism, he contrasts a society organized around having with one centered on being, love, and productive work. The book asks what it would mean to create social structures that nurture mental health rather than undermine it, and it offers a searching critique of both capitalist and authoritarian systems. Written by a prominent mid‑20th‑century social psychologist known for bridging Freud and Marx, this remains a provocative, accessible meditation on freedom, responsibility, and the conditions for a truly sane society.
Widely regarded as one of Charles Dickens’s most autobiographical novels, this classic follows the life of its narrator from childhood to maturity in vivid, often deeply personal detail. Beginning with a difficult upbringing marked by hardship and neglect, the story traces his journey through school, work, friendship, love, and loss as he struggles to find his place in the world. Along the way, he encounters a memorable cast of characters—some comic, some cruel, many unforgettable—who shape his character and fortunes. Blending social criticism with warmth, humor, and keen psychological insight, the novel explores themes of resilience, identity, ambition, and the search for belonging. Dickens’s rich storytelling and compassionate portrayal of both suffering and hope make this an enduring and deeply human coming-of-age story that continues to resonate with readers.
Od kamenog do svemirskog doba – zabavno putovanje kroz našu vlastitu priču koje postavlja pitanje ne samo kako smo dospjeli ovamo, već i kamo idemo? Knjiga Povijest čovječanstva – 150 000 godina ljudske povijesti na uzbudljiv nas način uvodi u velike ideje u povijesti kombinirajući pritom najnovija povijesna istraživanja i arheologiju kako bi odgovorila na neka od pitanja koja nas zanimaju. Od čovjekova prvobitnog odlaska iz Afrike, preko nastanka poljoprivrede, širenja jezika i religije, uspona velikih civilizacija, industrijske revolucije pa sve do tehnološkog napretka 21. stoljeća, Homo sapiens pokazao se kao izuzetno prilagodljiv i inovativan. Cyril Aydon pripovijeda o 150 000 godina ključnih događaja, od kojih su nam neki već poznati a neki novi, od udomaćivanja ovaca do izuma papirnatog novca, otkrića Amerike i uspona moderne Kine, te postavlja pitanja koja su važna za naš budući opstanak. Otkuda dolazimo? Zašto je ljudska rasa tako uspješna? Kako su nastale svjetske religije? Je li klimatska kriza izazov koji će se pokazati nerješivim za Homo sapiensa
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Set between wintry Chicago and communist Romania, this novel follows Albert Corde, a college dean and former journalist, as he reflects on recent events that have unsettled his faith in institutions and in the moral direction of society. While accompanying his Romanian-born wife on a visit to her homeland, Corde contemplates political repression abroad and social breakdown at home, probing questions of justice, responsibility, and intellectual integrity. Written by Nobel Prize–winning author Saul Bellow, the book combines sharp social observation with philosophical inquiry, offering a thoughtful exploration of conscience, culture, and the burdens of public life. It will appeal to readers who value intellectually rich fiction grounded in the moral dilemmas of the modern world.
Set aboard a massive Soviet factory ship in the icy Bering Sea, this novel finds Moscow investigator Arkady Renko exiled from his former life and working as a lowly fish processor. When the frozen body of a young woman is discovered in the ship’s catch, Renko is drawn back into the role he cannot escape: that of a detective seeking truth in a system built on secrecy and fear. As the vessel steams toward American waters, political tensions mount and suspicion falls on everyone aboard. Martin Cruz Smith, acclaimed for introducing Renko in *Gorky Park*, blends taut suspense with a vivid portrait of late–Soviet society. Atmospheric and psychologically astute, this is a gripping mystery that explores exile, moral compromise, and the stubborn persistence of conscience under pressure.
A gripping portrait of poverty and resilience in Victorian England, this classic follows a young orphan who escapes the cruelty of the workhouse only to fall in with a band of pickpockets in London. As he struggles to survive amid crime, exploitation, and indifference, his innate innocence sets him apart from the harsh world around him. Through memorable characters and vivid social detail, the novel exposes the injustices of 19th‑century urban life, especially toward children and the poor. One of Dickens’s most enduring works, it combines suspense, social criticism, and moral drama, making it a powerful and compelling read for lovers of classic literature.
A bold reimagining of the early American republic, this novel gives voice to Aaron Burr, one of the most controversial and enigmatic figures of the Revolutionary era. Framed through the recollections of a young law clerk in 1830s New York, the aging Burr recounts his political career, his rivalry with Alexander Hamilton, and his fraught relationships with Washington and Jefferson. The result is a sharp, revisionist portrait that questions the myths surrounding the “Founding Fathers” and exposes the ambition, intrigue, and personal vendettas behind the nation’s birth. Written by a celebrated American novelist and essayist known for his wit and historical insight, this book will appeal to readers who enjoy intelligent historical fiction that challenges orthodox history and brings the past vividly—and provocatively—to life.
