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When two dashing gentlemen ride up to Rensham Hall, the ancestral Norfolk home of the beautiful Lady Chiara Fairfax, her world is turned upside down, as she and her mother are just recovering from the unexpected death of her father, Lord Fairfax. One of them, the handsome Mervyn Hunter, is soon in ardent pursuit of the lovely Chiara. But can she trust his declarations of love or does the mysterious, dark-haired stranger she encounters by chance on the seashore hold the key to her future happiness? Mervyn Hunter proposes marriage to Chiara and she turns him down, as she does not love him and she senses that he is cold and calculating and has an ulterior motive in asking her to be his wife.As she watches spellbound, a group of wild swans fly North over the sea towards Russia, Chiara feels a magical world of passion and beauty calling to her. Soon she too will be travelling North to the enchanting City of St. Petersburg, although in the company ofMervyn Hunter’s pushy sister and her two tiresome daughters. But will she ever break free from the clutches of Mervyn Hunter and his family and be reunited with her true soulmate, the elusive and mysterious Count Dimitrov? Find out, in this scintillating and thrilling romance by Barbara Cartland.
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A story of courage, fear, and defiance based on the author's own personal experience. "A Pack Horse Called Rachel" is the remarkable tale of a young woman, half Jewish, caught in the extraordinarily brutal world of 1944 France. Rachel moves through the pages of the book with her faithful dog Nourse, touching lives as her work with the Maquis based in the Auvergne takes her perilously close to danger on a day to day basis.The story is based on personal experience. The description of historical events is as true as memory will allow. It is an elegantly written story capturing first hand Kellermann’s painful and lonely life as a resistance fighter within the "Maquis", amidst the harsh beauty of the Auvergne. Beset by the freezing cold climate prevailing in winter, the Vichy traitors amongst the normal French Population and the hostility of ordinary people afraid for their own lives.Rachel overcomes the initial animosity and mistrust of the lecherous and alcoholic farmer Raboullet on whom she comes to rely; the wrath of the Gestapo, the betrayal of St Pré, a full and passionate love affair, tragic loss and yet she survives.Marcel Kellermann notes, with descriptive talent, and intricate detail that only someone especially observant could recall. From the opening raid to the closing trial, the book gives an incisive view, as we understand the mind and soul of the resistance better with each page. This is the story of a young woman paralleled with the struggle of a nation as it regains its courage to fight back.
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Predstavte si mesto bez polície.Malé mesto, v ktorom každoročne zmizne tucet ľudí.Bez stopy.Miesto na perfektný zločin.Vitajte na luxusnej výletnej lodi!Policajný psychológ Martin Schwartz prišiel pred piatimi rokmi za mysterióznych okolností o ženu a syna. Stalo sa to počas ich dovolenky na luxusnej zaoceánskej lodi Sultan of the Seas – nikto z posádky mu však nevedel vysvetliť, ako k tomu došlo. Martin je odvtedy psychicky na dne a vrhá sa ako utajený vyšetrovateľ do najnebezpečnejších policajných akcií, kde mu neraz ide o holý život.Uprostred zásahu mu zatelefonuje čudácka stará dáma, ktorá sa predstaví ako autorka trilerov. Presviedča ho, že sa bezpodmienečne musí nalodiť na Sultána, pretože našla dôkaz, čo sa asi prihodilo jeho rodine.Martin sa zaprisahal, že nikdy nevkročí na loď. Keď sa dozvie, že na lodi sa objavilo dievčatko s medvedíkom jeho syna v náručí, ktoré zmizlo pred niekoľkými mesiacmi, neváha a vyberie sa na loď.Príbeh Pasažiera 23 sa opiera o jedinečný nápad. Sebastian Fitzek našiel miesto, z ktorého niet úniku, ale kam sa ani nikto tak ľahko nedostane. Páchateľ teda musí byť na lodi a vyšetrovateľovi zostáva len málo času, aby ho našiel. Autor hneď od začiatku rozohráva viacero zápletiek, ktoré mu umožňujú udržať v celej knihe vysokú hladinu napätia. Nebol by to však Fitzek, keby nakoniec nebolo všetko inak.Správa v denníku Tagesspiegel: Na zaoceánskych výletných lodiach a trajektoch od roku 2 000 zmizlo z paluby bez stopy najmenej 200 cestujúcich a členov posádky. Autor využil túto skutočnosť ako východisko pre svoj psychotriler a podarilo sa mu vybudovať zlovestný a strhujúci kriminálny príbeh. Luxusný výletný kolos, ktorý sa plaví po šírom oceáne, je vlastne hotové malé mesto so svojím mikrokozmom, no bez polície. Ak sa tam stratia pasažieri a na lodi ich nenájdu, vyšetrovatelia predpokladajú, že spáchali samovraždu a skočili do mora. No keď sa zrazu stratený pasažier po dvoch mesiacoch objaví na lodi, to je už iný prípad.
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In the middle of the wood is a little fir tree who thinks of one thing only – growing bigger. He takes no pleasure from life because he always thinks about how he is not as big as the other fir trees. So, when the little fir tree finally grows up, Christmas approaches and his destiny is turned upside down.
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Having earned her chef’s hat, Lexi Stuart bids au revoir to her glamorous and deliciously satisfying pastry mentorship to find life unexpectedly complicated.
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In "Iconoclastic Memories of the Civil War: Bits of Autobiography," Bierce recounts some of his experiences as a soldier.At the outset of the American Civil War, Bierce enlisted in the Union Army's 9th Indiana Infantry Regiment. In February 1862 he was commissioned First Lieutenant, and served on the staff of General William Babcock Hazen as a topographical engineer, making maps of likely battlefields. Bierce fought at the Battle of Shiloh (April 1862), a terrifying experience that became a source for several later short-stories as well as the memoir, "What I Saw of Shiloh". In June 1864, he sustained a serious head wound at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, and spent the rest of the summer on furlough, returning to active duty in September. He was discharged from the army in January 1865.
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Rudy lived close to the little town of Grindelwald in Switzerland. He lived with his uncle as his parents were both dead. Indeed, Rudy himself had almost died at the same time as his mother: while crossing a glacier, she had fallen into a crevasse while carrying Rudy, who was still a baby. When help arrived, it was too late to save the mother, but, to everyone’s great joy, the baby was rescued. Or almost everyone...The only one who did not rejoice was the Ice Maiden...
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Next to a long-abandoned castle, grows a jungle of burdock. Under the great green leaves live two old snails, descended from a long lineage, whose ancestors were served on silver platters to the inhabitants of the castle. The couple are waiting for just one thing, to be cooked as well...
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Once upon a time, a china shepherdess and a chimney sweep who were placed close to each other decided to marry. However, another doll, who said he was the shepherdess’s grandfather, wanted her to marry the major general engraved on the dresser...
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In August 1940, Berlin was hit by British bombers. Hitler immediately ordered a series of gigantic air defences be built – each one more expensive than the city’s entire Olympic facilities – but they’re ineffective and resources are wasted. The Führer also has an opportunity to force the British out of North Africa and gain control of the Middle East’s valuable oil. But he rejects his generals’ advice, just as he unnecessarily draws the United States into the war in Europe. Had Hitler kept a cool head, the war could have gone in a different direction. But the Führer was not alone in making mistakes. British and French politicians gave Hitler concessions in the 1930s and failed to send troops to Germany immediately after war was declared. The Western powers have themselves to thank for the dictator setting Europe on fire before finally going on the offensive in spring 1940. This issue reveals the worst errors of the war.
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Pre všetkých, ktorí nemajú čas čítať hrubé knihy, ale túžia po spojení s vesmírom.V posledných rokoch sa ani jeden týždeň nezaobíde bez tučných titulkov oznamujúcich nový kozmický objav. Možno si médiá túto tému obľúbili, no skutočným dôvodom bude skôr rastúci záujem širokej verejnosti o astrofyziku.Každý z nás sa aspoň raz pozrel na nočnú oblohu a kládol si otázku: Čo to všetko znamená? Ako to spolu súvisí? A aký zmysel má moje bytie na tomto svete?Ak ste priveľmi zaneprázdnení a nemáte čas prenikať do tajov vesmíru na rôznych prednáškach alebo čítať hrubé učebnice, či sledovať dokumenty, a napriek tomu túžite po stručnom a zároveň zmysluplnom uvedení do tejto oblasti, táto krátka audiokniha je práve pre vás.Nadobudnete vďaka nej prehľad o všetkých významných poznatkoch a objavoch, ktoré sformovali moderné chápanie vesmíru. Ak autor dosiahol, čo si predsavzal, po jej vypočutí budete obohatení o vedomosti z astrofyziky.Neil deGrasse Tyson sa knihou Astrofyzika pre zaneprázdnených postaral o ďalší veľký tresk.Sloane Crosley, Vanity FairBystro, ľudsky a so suchým humorom – tak pristupoval Neal deGrasse Tyson k zložitým otázkam času, priestoru a reality, ktoré spracoval do krátkych, no prepracovaných kapitol – môžete si ich preto vychutnať spolu s ranou kávou.DiscoverKniha je síce určená pre zaneprázdnených, no ja vám radím, aby ste jej venovali dosť času. Inak budete mať pocit, že skončila priskoro.BBC, Sky at NightPútavé a poučné.GoodReadsTyson predvádza vedu v najlepšom svetle... jeho poznatky sú prínosné pre každého lídra, učiteľa, vedca či vychovávateľa.ForbesAstrofyzika pre zaneprázdnených vás nechá v nemom úžase... vynikajúce dielo.HackernoonTáto kniha prináša veľa radosti a nie je v nej nič, čo by by bežný človek nepochopil.Dava SobelToto si jednoducho musíte prečítať. Je to najzaujímavejšia kniha o Plute, akú ste v živote čítali.Jon Stewart, The Pluto FilesTyson sa venuje širokému spektru tém – zvolil si k tomu vtipný, pokorný, no najmä ľudský prístup.Entertainment Weekly, Death by Black HoleNačo by ste hľadali lepších sprievodcov vesmírom, keď máte pána Tysona a pána Goldsmitha?Michio Kaku – autor diela Hyperspace and Parallel Worlds
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Měla být neviditelná, ale musí vyjít ze své skrýše, aby zabránila spiknutí...Mladičká lady Demelza Langstonová žije po smrti rodičů jen se svým bratrem Gerardem v chátrajícím sídle nedaleko Ascotu. Město se připravuje na pravidelný dostihový týden a Gerardovi se naskytne skvělá příležitost pronajmout jejich panství lordu Trevarnonovi, který je majitelem favorita závodu. Lord má ovšem špatnou pověst zhýralého muže, a proto se Gerard rozhodne, že před ním svoji sestru utají. Demelza bratrovi slíbí, že dokud budou v domě hosté, zůstane v kapličce a přilehlých tajných chodbách. Právě tady však vyslechne rozhovor Trevarnonových nepřátel, kteří chtějí z dostihu vyřadit jeho koně. Demelza se rozhodne lorda varovat – a to i za cenu vlastního odhalení. Jak dopadne jejich neplánované setkání? A kdo nakonec zvítězí ve slavném dostihu o Zlatý pohár?-Barbara Cartlandová (1901–2000) byla anglická spisovatelka převážně historických milostných románů. Pocházela ze slavné britské aristokratické rodiny. Je autorkou více než 700 knih a některé zdroje odhadují počet prodaných výtisků na více než jednu miliardu, je proto řazena mezi nejplodnější a komerčně nejúspěšnější spisovatele 20. století. Její romantické příběhy plné lásky a napětí z prostředí starobylých sídel anglické šlechty si získaly srdce mnoha čtenářů po celém světě.
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Audiobook 400 Quotes of Modern Philosophy: Nietzsche, Kant, Kierkegaard & Schopenhauer. Become familiar with the most important modern philosophers, Friedrich Nietzsche, Emmanuel Kant, Soren Kierkegaard and Arthur Schopenhauer. These four figures have shaped the entirety of Western philosophy; delve deep into their works and thoughts with a selection of the essential quotes introducing their major ideas and delineating the structure of their work with clarity.
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The book chronicles the extraordinary life and leadership of Rome's Emperor Julius Caesar, from his early years to his assassination. History of Julius Caesar is one of many biographies aimed at young people written by Jacob Abbott and his brother. The biographies are written in such a way that makes them appealing and easily accessible to everyone.
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On the night before his wedding, Sinclair finds that his precious amethyst box containing a tiny flask of deadly poison is missing. And he knows it can only have been taken by either of two people: his soon-to-be wife or her cousin. Together with his friend Mr. Worthington, he must find who stole the poison and stop them before they use it. `The Amethyst Box‘ (1905) is a short story by American crime writer Anna Katharine Green; a suspenseful "whodunit" with a dash of romance, which concludes thoroughly unexpectedly.
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Includes fifty legendary tales depicting certain romantic episodes in the lives of well known heroes and famous men, or in the history of a people. Children naturally take a deep interest in such stories. The reading of them will not only give pleasure but will lay the foundation for broader literary studies, as nearly all are the subjects of frequent allusions in poetry and prose. Ages 6 9.
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Arguably the best compilation of mystery stories ever, `The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes‘ (1892) is for any lover of intrigue and sophisticated humour. Sherlock‘s talent for solving cases based on things only he notices never disappoints, and everyone‘s curiosity is sure to be sustained till the end of each story. There is a reason Sherlock Holmes has been adapted more than a hundred times for various media. 2009-2011 saw Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law as Sherlock and Watson, and even Will Ferrell has taken a stab at the popular character. Fans of the popular BBC series `Sherlock‘ (2010-2017) by Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat, which starred Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman, should definitely check out this original source material.
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Five thousand dollars is offered in reward to whomever finds the six-year-old heiress, Gwendolen Ocumpaugh, who has disappeared mysteriously from her home. Mr. Trevitt, a private detective, is on the case and when he discovers two lost shoes in the surrounding are – both for the same foot! – he suspects a conspiracy is at play. `The Millionaire Baby‘ (1905) is a story by American crime writer Anna Katharine Green; a delightful mystery with fascinating characters and twist after twist after twist.
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A user’s guide to establishing couplehood and taking leave of it; deals with the problems that may arise in the process of finding the right partner, making a relationship work and recovering from a split or losing one’s spouse.Most of us want to find someone to share life with. Someone to love until death us do part. But sometimes it is no easy matter. It may be difficult to find the right partner, become part of a stepfamily, or accept the fact that couplehood is over.This book is about the problems and choices we are most likely to face at the start and end of couplehood, including falling in love, dating, choosing one’s partner, remarriage, being weekend lovers, divorce and the death of a spouse, and offers proposals for tackling them.
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Rascal isn't the bravest dog in the world. His playful nature sometimes gets him into trouble. Luckily his owner Joel is always there to stand up for him. But when exploring on holiday puts them in great danger, Rascal knows that only he can save his best friend.
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"Dreams grew large in the 1960's, but we were convinced that everything was possible – even fucking your professor on his desk, with the rest of the university walking back and forth out in the hall without a clue."It's so many years ago, and yet, the Parisian freelance journalist cannot help thinking about her old professor every time she finishes an article. She thinks about the unforgettable hours spent in his office, how he would take her on his desk, slowly sliding inside her, making her more wet than she had ever been before or since.This short story is published in collaboration with the Swedish filmproducer Erika Lust. Her intention is to depict human nature and diversity through stories of passion, intimacy, lust and love in a fusion of powerful stories and erotica.
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A young female artist is enticed by a strange man observing her intently during a life-drawing course. His gaze awakens an erotic side of her she was unaware she had. It makes her sign up to be a nude model so that the watcher can see her even better. Maybe that can raise her desires to a new level.The short story has been published in collaboration with Swedish film producer Erika Lust. Her purpose is to depict human nature and variance using stories about passion, intimacy, love and lust, in a combination of compelling stories and erotic comedy.
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"I’m going to let you fuck me now, Max. Be gentle, be slow, make it last"Max Campbell is used to having things his way. Eddie Patterson is used to giving it to him. Lovers and ex colleagues, Max and Eddie are no strangers to a stolen touch or a frantic shag in the company bathrooms. That was, until Eddie decided to sell his shares and leave town. Horny and tired of wanking alone and having meaningless one-night stands, Max jumps in the car to go see his old friend, desperate to have his way with him.But Eddie has other plans. He’s going to make Max work for it. Hard. But with a little bit of patience, it might just be worth the wait...Keywords: erotica, sex, pelasure, desire, love, lgbtq, men, patience, Julie Jones
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"Maria turns up the volume and lets the woman's moans fill her bedroom. It's so arousing to know that she is sitting there for real. Maria tickles her labia with her fingertips. Lies down on her back. Turns her head towards the screen and lets her gaze wander between the woman's vagina, her round breasts and the number in the top left corner that is slowly growing."The former Camgirl Maria hasn't done a live feed for seven years. Out of curiosity, she visits the website late one night. She feels at home straight away. She has always been a bit of an exhibitionist, and she has always loved attention. But now when she has a real job and a serious life, she couldn’t possibly...?At least she could watch a little bit to start with...
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Woman on woman. Man on man. Some people have never questioned their homosexuality. Others are in a straight marriage with kids by the time the thought of a girl friend suddenly makes their nipples erect, or the touch of a best mate makes their cock stiffen.This is a collection of erotic short stories from Cupido. The collection contains following short stories:t"Her friend pulls up her skirt and sits, seemingly ready to tease. ‘I want to see you naked,’ she says." - An Intense Experience, by Nana, Holbæk."She was starting to feel horny as she sauntered around the public bath. In the sauna, she met another woman." - Bath Angels, by Rosa Bindi."A bisexual friend of hers was visiting. They were going to drink wine and watch a film about two women who fancied each other." - TV Night with a Difference, by Elin, Bergen."She was hot, horny, and in a celebratory mood. The doorbell rang. And there stood the gift." - The Birthday Gift, by Pandora."They had done this thousands of times before, lying in Mari’s big bed, talking about everything between heaven and earth." - Friends Forever, by Kari S.
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The young couple.The first time. Naughty flirting. The secret, forbidden meeting. The young student and his teacher. The older gentleman and the innocent virgin. You, Me, and a friend.This is a collection of erotic short stories from Cupido. The collection contains following short stories:t"She craved his arousal. She had a burning desire for it. It was forbidden in the eyes of the world. But who would find out?" Bear and Deer by Flora Dante."She had decided to leave her husband. But first, she helped herself to the new, young computer genius she had invited home." Last Verse by M. Nygaard
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Mladá žena, doprovázená malým synem, narychlo odjíždí na ostrov Gråskär, poblíž Fjällbacky. Je rozrušená a ruce má špinavé od krve...Ve svém bytě je nalezen zavražděný ekonom Mats Sverin, který se do Fjällbacky přistěhoval teprve nedávno. Co mají tito dva lidé společného?Patrik Hedström se vrací do práce po delší nemoci a starosti, které má doma, brzy přehluší vyšetřování Matsovy vraždy. Při zkoumání podrobností jeho života Patrik naráží na nejasnosti, které smrt tohoto zdánlivě nenápadného muže obklopují. Proč se mladý ekonom před svou smrtí vydal na ostrov Gråskär a s kým se tam setkal? A je něco pravdy na temných pověstech o tomto ostrovu obestřeném dávnou záhadou?Strážce majáku je sedmou knihou ze série o Erice Falckové a Patriku Hedströmovi.
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Are you ready for an adventure?Meet Gavin, Clare, Michael and Mot - a group of friends with an unstoppable imagination for creating outdoor adventures in the remote Scottish countryside.But what happens when their latest expedition takes them down a perilous and ominous path?Hold on tight as these brave kids face thrilling and unexpected danger. With crime lurking at every corner, it's up to the kids to stop the criminals and save themselves before it is too late!Weaving an inspiring tale of friendship and perseverance, "Light on the Dumyat" is the first novel in Rennie McOwan's "The Clan Series". It is the perfect read for fans of "The Famous Five" and Disney’s blockbuster hit "Brave".
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Na Helikonii, planetě obíhající kolem binárních sluncí, trvá Velký rok tři tisíce let pozemského času: lidská civilizace se vzmáhá zjara, vzkvétá během období léta a téměř zaniká s nástupem zimy, jež přetrvává po mnoho lidských generací. Právě přichází jaro a Helikonie se pomalu probouzí z předlouhého sevření mrazu. Kmeny rovníkového kontinentu vycházejí z úkrytů, v nichž zdecimovány na minimum přečkaly nepříznivé klima a opětovně začínají soupeřit o nadvládu nad planetou s divokými tvory chladu – fagory. A v jedné z jeho vesnic, Oldorandu, znovu objevují řemesla, obchod, zemědělství, mince i nové rozměry mezilidských vztahů. Román Helikonie - Jaro je úvodním svazkem skvělé Helikonské trilogie, monumentální ságy, která přesahuje všechno, co dosud napsal jeden z největších mistrů imaginace žánru science fiction.
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Jak zdánlivě bezvýznamné změny na světových trzích způsobují rozsáhlé krize, chaos a ozbrojené konflikty "Teorie chaosu nás učí, že spouštěcí události mohou být úplně nepatrné. Jako mávnutí motýlích křídel."Špinavé děti hrající si v ulicích iráckého Mosulu. Zanedbaní důchodci v ruinách svých domů na východě Ukrajiny. Venezuelanky podstupující sterilizaci kvůli nejisté budoucnosti… Mladý Keňan soupeřící o zdroje ve vysychající krajině… Obrázky z cest po světě 21. století.Cenové války jsou reportážním cestopisem napříč zeměkoulí a chtějí zjistit, co způsobilo vlnu chaosu, který zachvátil svět po roce 2010. Jsou fascinujícím a průkopnickým náhledem na to, jak obchodníci s komoditami v New Yorku a Londýně destabilizovali společnosti po celém světě a nechali ty nejzranitelnější napospas hladu, chaosu a válkám. Odhalují, že nepokoje v Tunisku, Iráku, Venezuele, východní Africe, Střední Americe, ale i na Ukrajině byly vyvolány dramatickými a překvapivými výkyvy cen základních komodit. Deregulace trhů s komoditami totiž způsobuje, že ceny potravin mohou prudce vzrůst i v letech hojné úrody, což vyvolává hlad a protesty. Ceny ropy se mohou náhle zvýšit i v době normálních dodávek, což přináší bohatství a dodává odvahu diktátorům. Právě tato nestabilita, kterou dále zhoršují banky a investiční fondy v dalekém New Yorku a Londýně, svrhla režimy a zneklidnila Západ.Rupert Russell zjistil, že: když se ceny náhle změní, řád se rozpadne a vypukne chaos věci, které jsme považovali za stabilní, zmizí cena může vytvořit tsunami hladu, exodus uprchlíků a zcela novou třídu oligarchů cena může vyvolat nepokoje, revoluce a války ceny mohou financovat paláce, policejní státy a zahraniční invaze ceny odemykají klece a vypouštějí zrůdy„Cenové války, kombinující investigativní odvahu s forenzní analýzou, jsou geopolitickým mistrovským dílem, které překypuje kousavostí, originalitou a soucitem.“- David Lammy, britský poslanec, autor knihy Tribes: How Our Need to Belong Can Make or Break Society„Cenové války jsou naprosto originálním a podnětným čtením. Zčásti jsou reportáží z válečné zóny, zčásti ekonomickou historií. Jsou plné myšlenek o fungování trhů. Mění chápání světa, v němž žijeme.“- Liaquat Ahamed, autor knihy Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World, která získala Pulitzerovu cenu„Do hloubky zaznamenané a naprosto přístupné pátrání po dalekosáhlých důsledcích ekonomických spekulací si zaslouží širokou čtenářskou obec.“- hvězdičková recenze týdeníku Publishers Weekly „Jedna z nejdůležitějších knih naší doby.“- The Intercept (online zpravodajský server, publikující od roku 2014 investigativní žurnalistiku)
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