"Profesor Wilczur" to kontynuacja "Znachora". Po dramatycznych przejsciach profesor Wilczur wraca do swojej dawnej pracy w klinice. Powrót czlowieka uznanego za zmarlego nie podoba sie jego dotychczasowemu zastepcy Dobranieckiemu, który swoimi intrygami doprowadza chirurga do powrotu na wies. Wraz z profesorem osiedla sie zakochana w nim mloda lekarka. Tam tez ponownie splataja sie losy profesora i jego córki Marysi.

"Znachor" to wzruszajaca historia chirurga, profesora Rafala Wilczura, który zrozpaczony odejsciem zony i córeczki szuka ukojenia w alkoholu. Bedac kompletnie pijanym, zostaje okradziony i pobity, w wyniku czego traci pamiec. Po latach wlóczegostwa kradnie dokumenty i pod nazwiskiem Antoniego Kosiby znajduje schronienie u mlynarza. Zyskuje slawe znachora po udanej operacji. Miejscowy lekarz, zazdrosny o jego sukcesy, grozi Kosibie sadem za wykonywanie praktyki lekarskiej bez zezwolenia.

Escucha el íntimo, poderoso e inspirador libro de memorias de la exprimera dama de Estados Unidos. En sus memorias, profundamente reflexivas y cautivadoras, Michelle Obama nos invita a entrar en su mundo relatando las experiencias que han forjado su carácter, desde su infancia en la zona sur de Chicago, hasta los años que vivió en la residencia más famosa del mundo, pasando por su etapa como alta directiva, durante la que tuvo que compaginar la maternidad con la vida profesional.

Seweryn Zaorski po raz ostatni wraca do Żeromic, by sprzedać dom i na dobre zostawić za sobą tragiczną przeszłość. Formalności trwają dłużej, niż powinny – i wszystko wskazuje na to, że ktoś z premedytacją chce zatrzymać go w okolicy. Tego samego dnia policja otrzymuje anonimową wiadomość, że w lasach Roztocza nieopodal miasteczka znajdują się poćwiartowane zwłoki brutalnie okaleczonego mężczyzny. Zaorski nie ma zamiaru się mieszać, ale kiedy o pomoc prosi go Kaja Burzyńska, nie potrafi odmówić. SPOZA NICOŚCI ZACZYNAJĄ DOCHODZIĆ SZEPTY TYCH, KTÓRZY NIE MIELI PRAWA PRZEMÓWIĆ.

Zamachowiec zajmuje przedszkole, grożąc że zabije wychowawców i dzieci. Policja jest bezsilna, a mężczyzna nie przedstawia żadnych żądań. Nikt nie wie, dlaczego wziął zakładników, ani co zamierza osiągnąć. Sytuację komplikuje fakt, że transmisja na żywo z przedszkola pojawia się w internecie. Służby w akcie desperacji proszą o pomoc Gerarda Edlinga, byłego prokuratora, który został dyscyplinarnie wydalony ze służby. Edling jest specjalistą od kinezyki, działu nauki zajmującego się badaniem komunikacji niewerbalnej.

The 13 chapters of The Art of War, each devoted to one aspect of warfare, were compiled by the high-ranking Chinese military general, strategist, and philosopher Sun-Tzu. In spite of its battlefield specificity, The Art of War has found new life in the modern age, with leaders in fields as wide and far-reaching as world politics, human psychology, and corporate strategy finding valuable insight in its timeworn words.

Christmas is the single biggest annual event on the planet, a time for merry-making, over-indulgence, peace, goodwill, and the occasional family row. It’s as comfortable and familiar as a pair of old shoes and yet still glittery and exciting. But what do you really know about it? It’s stuffed full of traditions and rituals that most of us have been observing all our lives without having the slightest idea of where they come from.

The Roman gladiator has long been a figure of fascination. Portrayed frequently in fine art and popular culture alike, the gladiator is both a real part of history and a legend of a romanticized past. We know that these men entertained Roman audiences by fighting in dangerous and often deadly games. But who were the gladiators? What were their lives like? And why do they continue to have such a strong hold on our imagination, centuries after the fall of the Roman Empire?

Toys and games have long been a part of childhood, but the 20th century saw the rise of an entire industry devoted to the business of play, one that would constantly evolve over the years. In the six lectures of The History of Toys, 1900 to the Present, consultant and toy industry expert Chris Byrne—also known as The Toy Guy®—will take you on a journey through the world of toys from the Edwardian era to our current moment. Beginning with the birth of the mass-market toy industry, you’ll trace the many transformations of toys and our shifting theories of play and childhood development.

The Mongol army led by Genghis Khan subjugated more lands and people in 25 years than the Romans did in 400. In nearly every country the Mongols conquered, they brought an unprecedented rise in cultural communication, expanded trade, and a blossoming of civilization.

Experience a bold take on this classic autobiography as it’s performed by Oscar-nominated Laurence Fishburne. In this searing classic autobiography, originally published in 1965, Malcolm X, the Muslim leader, firebrand, and Black empowerment activist, tells the extraordinary story of his life and the growth of the Human Rights movement. His fascinating perspective on the lies and limitations of the American dream and the inherent racism in a society that denies its non-White citizens the opportunity to dream, gives extraordinary insight into the most urgent issues of our own time.

Do you know how many wives Zeus had? Or how the famous Trojan War was caused by one beautiful lady? Or how Thor got his hammer? Give your imagination a real treat. This Mega Mythology Collection of eight audiobooks is for you....

Across six revealing lectures, Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson will introduce you to one of the 20th century’s most fascinating and divisive writers in Flannery O’Connor and the Scandal of Faith. Beginning with an overview of her brief but remarkable life, Professor Wilson will then take you through an exploration of themes in O’Connor’s work and the hallmarks of her literary style. You’ll get a clearer picture of O’Connor’s historical and geographical context while digging into how her stories can transcend time and place.

In The Pagan World: Ancient Religions Before Christianity, you will meet the fascinating, ancient polytheistic peoples of the Mediterranean and beyond, their many gods and goddesses, and their public and private worship practices, as you come to appreciate the foundational role religion played in their lives. Professor Hans-Friedrich Mueller, of Union College in Schenectady, New York, makes this ancient world come alive in 24 lectures with captivating stories of intrigue, artifacts, illustrations, and detailed descriptions from primary sources of intriguing personalities.

The Roman Empire: From Augustus to the Fall of Rome traces the breathtaking history from the empire’s foundation by Augustus to its Golden Age in the 2nd century CE through a series of ever-worsening crises until its ultimate disintegration. Taught by acclaimed Professor Gregory S. Aldrete of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, these 24 captivating lectures offer you the chance to experience this story like never before, incorporating the latest historical insights that challenge our previous notions of Rome’s decline.