Moje druženje s tekstovima Irene Lukšić u dugom je vremenskom periodu zapinjalo na autoričinoj ljubavi prema kontinuitetu pripovijedanja, odnosno njezinoj potrebi da faktografski ustvrdi sto se dalje dogodilo s ovim ili onim putnikom namjernikom njezine egzistencije. Iz moje perspektive, to bdijenje nad drugima imalo je karakter bijega od vlastitih ponora. Nataša Govedić
Opsežan priručnik o pčelarstvu koji sustavno obrađuje biologiju i život pčela, organizaciju pčelinje zajednice, uzgoj i selekciju, tehnologiju držanja pčela te proizvodnju i preradu meda i drugih pčelinjih proizvoda. Knjiga donosi pregled pčelarske opreme, smještaja pčelinjaka, medonosnog bilja te zaštite pčela od bolesti i štetnika, uz praktične savjete korisne i početnicima i iskusnijim pčelarima. Urednički rad Josipa Katalinića okuplja stručno znanje i iskustvo domaćih autora, čineći djelo vrijednim priručnikom i pouzdanim izvorom informacija za sve koje zanima suvremeno i tradicionalno pčelarstvo.
This mid‑century exploration of human nature reflects on what sets our species apart in the natural world. Written in a period when anthropology, psychology, and evolutionary theory were rapidly reshaping ideas about humanity, the book considers the biological, social, and moral dimensions that distinguish human beings from other animals. It engages with questions of instinct and intelligence, culture and cooperation, and the paradoxes that make human behavior at once creative and destructive. Clear and thoughtful in tone, it is characteristic of popular intellectual writing of the 1950s, aiming to bring scientific and philosophical insights to a broad readership. Readers interested in classic discussions of human uniqueness, the intersection of science and humanism, or the history of ideas about what it means to be human will find this a stimulating and reflective work.
A quartet of novellas showcasing Stephen King’s gift for storytelling beyond traditional horror, this collection explores the darker and more intimate corners of human experience. The stories include a prison break tale of hope and resilience, a chilling psychological duel between a boy and a former Nazi, a poignant coming‑of‑age journey about friendship and loss, and a mysterious club where an unsettling tale is told. Rather than relying on the supernatural, these narratives focus on character, morality, obsession, and redemption. Several were adapted into acclaimed films, underscoring their lasting impact. A compelling choice for readers who appreciate suspense, emotional depth, and richly drawn characters.
A young girl with extraordinary and terrifying abilities is forced to go on the run with her father as a shadowy government agency hunts them down. After a secret experiment grants them psychic powers, Andy can push thoughts into other minds, while his daughter Charlie can start fires with her will. As the pursuit intensifies, the novel explores the bond between parent and child under extreme pressure, the ethics of scientific experimentation, and the corrupting lure of power. Blending suspense, science fiction, and horror, this fast-paced thriller showcases Stephen King’s talent for creating sympathetic characters in extraordinary circumstances. It will appeal to readers who enjoy high-stakes chases, emotional depth, and stories about ordinary people confronting dangerous institutions.
A sweeping historical epic that traces the story of the land of Israel from prehistoric times to the modern era, this novel unfolds through the excavation of a fictional archaeological site. As each layer of earth is uncovered, a different period comes to life—Canaanite tribes, Israelite kingdoms, Roman conquest, Crusaders, Ottoman rule, and the tensions of the twentieth century. Blending fiction with carefully researched history, the book explores enduring themes of faith, identity, conflict, and the deep human attachment to place. Known for his expansive, meticulously researched sagas, the author brings vast stretches of time into vivid focus, making this a compelling read for those who enjoy immersive historical fiction with intellectual depth.
A classic collection of science fiction stories from one of the genre’s most influential writers, this volume gathers tales from Heinlein’s celebrated “Future History” series. Spanning the early expansion of humanity into space, the stories explore engineers, explorers, workers, and wanderers who carry human hopes and flaws beyond Earth. The title story, featuring the blind spacefarer-poet Rhysling, is especially beloved for its blend of adventure and wistful lyricism. Heinlein combines hard scientific speculation with human drama, examining themes of resilience, individualism, and the cost of progress. A rewarding read for fans of Golden Age science fiction and readers interested in the foundations of modern SF.
Psihološki triler koji ledi krv u žilama.
A landmark of 19th‑century fiction, this novel follows Isabel Archer, a spirited and independent young American who travels to Europe after unexpectedly coming into an inheritance. Determined to shape her own destiny, Isabel confronts the social conventions, moral complexities, and subtle manipulations of the Old World. As she navigates friendship, love, and marriage, her ideals of freedom and self‑determination are tested in ways she could not foresee. Henry James, a master of psychological realism, is celebrated for his nuanced exploration of consciousness and the contrast between American innocence and European sophistication. Here, his elegant prose and keen insight into motive and perception create a richly detailed portrait of a woman striving to remain true to herself. Readers drawn to character‑driven narratives, moral dilemmas, and finely observed social worlds will find this an absorbing and enduring classic.
A fast-paced novel set in the high-stakes world of international banking, this story follows rival executives at a major American bank as they compete for power, profit, and survival in a rapidly changing financial landscape. Corporate intrigue, risky loans, mergers, and ethical dilemmas drive the narrative, revealing how personal ambition and private lives intersect with public responsibility. Arthur Hailey, renowned for his meticulously researched bestsellers such as *Airport* and *Hotel*, brings the complex machinery of the banking industry vividly to life. Blending suspense with detailed insight into how large institutions operate, this novel will appeal to readers who enjoy intelligent drama, behind-the-scenes realism, and morally charged conflicts set in the modern corporate world.
Set in a future society devoted to intellectual and spiritual refinement, this novel follows Josef Knecht, who rises through the elite scholarly order of Castalia to become Magister Ludi, or Master of the Glass Bead Game—a complex synthesis of music, mathematics, and philosophy. As Knecht advances, he begins to question the separation of contemplative life from the practical world beyond Castalia’s borders. Written by the Nobel Prize–winning German-Swiss novelist, the book is both a coming-of-age story and a profound meditation on knowledge, education, spirituality, and the tension between intellect and lived experience. Elegant and thought-provoking, it will appeal to readers drawn to philosophical fiction, utopian speculation, and explorations of the role of the individual within highly ordered societies.
A lively sequel to *Fear of Flying*, this novel revisits Isadora Wing as she navigates love, marriage, motherhood, and the restless pull of romantic adventure in 1980s Europe. Torn between domestic stability and passionate longing, Isadora embarks on a journey that tests her ideas about fidelity, independence, and self-fulfillment. With sharp wit and candid insight, the story explores themes of female desire, aging, feminism, and the complexities of modern relationships. Readers who appreciate bold, introspective heroines and frank explorations of love and identity will find much to enjoy in this smart, provocative novel by one of contemporary fiction’s most outspoken voices.
Ein dramatischer Roman über 24 Stunden auf einem großen internationalen Flughafen im Winter: Während ein schwerer Schneesturm den Betrieb lahmlegt, kreuzen sich die Schicksale von Piloten, Fluglotsen, Managern und Passagieren. Technische Probleme, wirtschaftlicher Druck und menschliche Konflikte verdichten sich zu einer packenden Geschichte, in der Professionalität und Verantwortung auf die Probe gestellt werden – bis hin zu einer bedrohlichen Krisensituation an Bord eines Flugzeugs. Arthur Hailey wurde bekannt für seine sorgfältig recherchierten Bestseller, in denen er komplexe Arbeitswelten – von Hotels bis Krankenhäusern – realistisch und spannend schildert. Auch hier verbindet er technische Details mit persönlichem Drama. Ein fesselnder Roman für alle, die sich für Luftfahrt, starke Charaktere und Spannung hinter den Kulissen interessieren.
Ovom knjigom obuhvaćeni su novci koji su kolali riječkim područjem u razdoblju od dvadeset i pet stoljeća. Svako razdoblje, od antike do 1918. godine, popraćeno je kratkim povijesnim prikazom Rijeke.
This substantial volume gathers the complete shorter fiction of one of the major English modernists, whose work reshaped early twentieth‑century literature. Spanning early pieces to later, more accomplished stories, it explores class tensions, industrial life, family conflict, sexuality, desire, and the often fraught relationship between men and women. Set in mining towns, rural landscapes, and intimate domestic interiors, the stories are marked by psychological intensity and a keen sensitivity to the natural world. By turns tender, unsettling, and fiercely perceptive, these works reveal a writer deeply concerned with emotional truth and the hidden currents beneath everyday life. An essential collection for readers interested in modern fiction and the evolution of the short story form.
Set on the brooding expanse of Egdon Heath, this novel tells the tragic story of Eustacia Vye, a passionate young woman who longs to escape the constraints of rural life, and Clym Yeobright, who returns from Paris with idealistic ambitions that clash with her desires. As their marriage falters, the lives of those around them become entangled in disappointment, misunderstanding, and fate. Thomas Hardy, one of the great Victorian novelists, is known for his vivid sense of place and his exploration of individuals at odds with society and circumstance. Rich in atmosphere and psychological insight, this is a powerful study of ambition, love, and the often-unforgiving forces of nature and community.
A successful Midwestern automobile manufacturer retires at the height of his career and sets off for Europe with his restless wife, only to find that wealth and travel cannot secure happiness or shared purpose. As their marriage strains under differing ambitions and cultural fascinations, he is forced into a late-blooming reckoning with love, identity, and what it means to live authentically. Both a sharp social satire and a moving study of middle-aged self-discovery, this novel contrasts American pragmatism with European sophistication while probing the illusions of status and romance. Written by a Nobel Prize–winning author known for his incisive critiques of American life, it remains a perceptive and engaging portrait of marriage and personal awakening.
A sweeping historical novel set in the waning days of the Ottoman Empire, this story follows a young Greek Christian growing up in Anatolia amid political upheaval, ethnic tension, and the threat of persecution. As violence and instability reshape his world, he is forced into a journey of survival that ultimately points toward exile and the promise of America. Rich in atmosphere and moral complexity, the novel explores themes of identity, resilience, displacement, and the immigrant experience. Written by the acclaimed filmmaker and author known for works such as *America America*, this book draws on personal and cultural history to create an intimate yet epic portrait of a world in collapse and the forging of a new life beyond it.
A dark, feverish novel from one of the most provocative voices in postwar American literature, this book follows Stephen Rojack, a decorated war hero turned television personality and aspiring politician, over the course of a single, tumultuous night in New York. After killing his wealthy wife in a violent confrontation, Rojack plunges into a surreal odyssey through the city’s underworld, confronting power, sex, ambition, and his own capacity for self-destruction. Blending noir intensity with psychological and philosophical inquiry, the novel explores masculinity, celebrity, politics, and the uneasy promise of the American Dream. Bold, unsettling, and stylistically charged, it offers a vivid example of its author’s ambition to capture the raw energies and moral ambiguities of American life in the 1960s.
A landmark of American realism, this novel follows the idealistic Carol Kennicott as she moves from the city to the small Midwestern town of Gopher Prairie after her marriage to a country doctor. Hoping to bring culture and reform to what she sees as a stifling community, Carol instead encounters resistance, complacency, and the quiet power of social conformity. Through sharp satire and keen observation, the book examines small-town life, gender roles, civic pride, and the tension between individuality and tradition. Its author, the first American to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, is known for incisive critiques of American society. Both humorous and thought-provoking, this classic remains a compelling portrait of community and dissent.
A sharp, enduring satire of American middle-class life, this novel follows George F. Babbitt, a prosperous real estate agent in the fictional Midwestern city of Zenith. Outwardly successful and devoted to business, boosterism, and social clubs, Babbitt begins to experience a quiet dissatisfaction with the conformity and materialism that shape his world. As he tentatively rebels against social expectations, he discovers the limits of independence in a culture that prizes respectability above all. Written by Sinclair Lewis, the first American to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, this work remains a keenly observed portrait of ambition, consumerism, and the pressures of belonging—both a time capsule of the 1920s and a surprisingly modern reflection on social identity.
A clear and accessible introduction to the principles of statics and hydrostatics, this volume from the well-known self-instruction series is designed for independent learners and students seeking a solid grounding in classical mechanics. It explains the fundamental concepts of forces, equilibrium, moments, centers of gravity, pressure, and the behavior of fluids at rest, guiding the reader step by step through worked examples and practical problems. Written in a straightforward, methodical style, it reflects the mid‑20th‑century emphasis on careful reasoning and mathematical clarity. Ideal for secondary school students, early undergraduates, or anyone wishing to refresh their understanding of foundational physics, it offers a disciplined and approachable path into core mechanical principles.
A clear and practical introduction to the principles and applications of analogue computing, this volume guides readers through the fundamentals of a technology that once stood at the forefront of scientific and engineering calculation. Written for students, hobbyists, and technicians, it explains how analogue computers model real-world systems using electrical circuits, operational amplifiers, and differential equations. Emphasis is placed on hands-on understanding, with worked examples that show how physical processes can be simulated and solved electronically. Reflecting the state of the art in the late 1960s, the book offers both historical insight and technical grounding, making it appealing to collectors, historians of computing, and enthusiasts of vintage electronics.
Set in an unnamed postcolonial African nation, this novel follows Salim, an Indian Muslim merchant who settles in a town at a bend in a great river as the country emerges from colonial rule. Through his observant, often uneasy perspective, the story traces the rise of a new regime, the promises and failures of independence, and the fragile lives of those caught in sweeping political change. Themes of displacement, identity, power, and cultural upheaval run throughout, rendered in spare, incisive prose. Its author, a Nobel Prize–winning writer known for his penetrating explorations of postcolonial societies, offers a stark and thought-provoking portrait of a world in transition that continues to resonate with contemporary readers.