Free Download Peter Hames, "Czech and Slovak Cinema: Theme and Tradition "
English | ISBN: 0748620826 | 2010 | 272 pages | PDF | 2 MB
This book is the first study in English to examine some of the key themes and traditions of Czech and Slovak cinema, linking inter-war and post-war cinemas together with developments in the post-Communist period. It examines links between theme, genre, and visual style, and looks at the ways in which a range of styles and traditions has extended across different historical periods and political regimes. Czech and Slovak Cinema provides a unique study of areas of Central European film history that have not previously been examined in English. Key Features*An overview of the development of the Czech and Slovak industries in the pre-war and post-war periods and their adaptation to privatisation in the 1990s.*A consideration of some of the key stylistic and thematic tendencies, focussing on comedy and lyricism, which are characteristics of all periods.*An examination of the political role of film, with particular emphasis on the period of the Prague Spring.*The continuing influence of the Surrealist tradition in the feature film and on the living tradition of the animated film, with particular reference to puppetry.*An analysis of representations of the Holocaust in films produced during the Communist period and more recently.*A consideration of the defining characteristics of Slovak cinema.The book will be of value to students within the field of Film and Media Studies as well as the general market, together with specialist chapters of interest to other disciplines.

Free Download Ivan Andráko Sylvie Formánková, Ida Raovská, Kateina Ryglová, Helena Chládková, Hana Stojanová, "Achieving Quality and Sustainability in the Czech Business Environment"
English | ISBN: 1527505456 | 2018 | 116 pages | PDF | 1094 KB
This book represents a tool for comparative analysis and a source for case studies for researchers and academics dealing with the business environment. It offers insights into the Czech business environment in the case of starting business in this country or being a potential investor or customer. It explores various facets of the Czech business environment, focusing on the quality and sustainability factors that influence Czech industries. The first part of the book presents the importance of quality and sustainability in business, before the second part explores these ideas in practice through the use of case studies from two different industries, namely the gambling and betting industry and the tourism industry. Since more than 99% of European and Czech companies are small and medium-sized, the book devotes particular attention to the specifics of such organisations.

Free Download Prague Czech Republic Travel Guide 2024: Uncover Must-See Sights, Cultural Treasures, and Insider Tips for First Time Visitors
by Mitchell V. Ray
English | 2 Nov. 2023 | ISBN: 8866433241 | ASIN: B0CMKDST9D | 203 Pages | PNG | 22 MB

Free Download Jan Kuklík, "Czech Law in Historical Contexts"
English | 2015 | pages: 239 | ISBN: 8024628600 | PDF | 1,2 mb
The legal system of the present-day Czech Republic cannot be understood without sufficient knowledge of its historical roots and evolution. Kuklík traces the development of Czech law from its origins as a form of Slavic law to its current position, reflecting the influence of both Roman law and the legal systems of neighboring countries. The twentieth century is of particular importance due to the establishment of an independent Czechoslovakia in 1918 and its split in 1993 into the Czech Republic and the Slovak Republic. It was a century encompassing periods of democratic as well as totalitarian regimes, and major political, ideological, economic, and social changes, making Czech Law in Historical Context an ideal case study for researchers interested in the transition of democratic legal systems into totalitarian regimes, and vice versa.

A Bouquet Of Czech Folktales by Karel Jaromír Erben | 93.33 KB
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Title: A Bouquet : of Czech Folktales
Author: Karel Jaromír Erben
Year: 2012

Jirí Pribán, "The Defence of Constitutionalism: Or the Czech Question in Post-National Europe "
English | ISBN: 8024634236 | 2018 | 280 pages | EPUB | 962 KB
More than a century after the publication of Czech politician Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk's study The Czech Question, Czech politics-instead of the nation's historical struggle for survival and independence-has become a pragmatic question of democratic constitutionalism and civility. Originally published in major Czech newspapers, these essays on contemporary European politics demonstrate that this new understanding involves both technical questions of power making and critical questions of its meaning. Democracy, Přibáň shows, is the process of permanent self-correction. It possesses both the capacity to respond to unexpected problems and crises and intrinsic tensions between principled arguments and everyday administrative processes. Defending constitutionalism, therefore, draws on principles of civil rights and freedoms, limited government, and representative democracy, the validity and persuasive force of which are at stake not only in the Czech Republic, but also in the post-national European Union and our global society at large.

Traveling to Czech Republic: Planning Your Trip to Czech Republic: Travel Guide Book by Joshua Gilberto
English | 2022 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0B6ZX4273 | 63 pages | EPUB | 5.98 Mb
The Czech Republic is one of the most incredible countries to visit in Central Europe full of plenty of destinations outside one of Europe's most popular visited destinations, Prague. Whether you're planning a trip to Prague or traveling around the entire country you will want to be prepared. We have put together the ultimate Czech Republic travel guide to help you plan your trip from where to visit, how to travel around the Czech Republic, best time to visit the Czech Republic, to accommodation and other Czech Republic travel tips.

Dave Rasdal, "Czech Village & New Bohemia: History in the Heartland"
English | ISBN: 1540202127 | 2016 | 194 pages | EPUB | 5 MB
Beginning in the 1870s, thousands of Bohemians flocked to Cedar Rapids in search of a better life. Czech immigrants courageously overcame the difficult conditions of the local packinghouse and the challenge of creating a new home. They maintained a strong cultural identity with Czech music, literature and an undying dedication to family. In the wake of a devastating flood in 2008, the people of Czech Village and New Bohemia re-imagined traditional principles to forge a remarkable resurgence toward a promising future. Author Dave Rasdal travels from the Charles Bridge to the Bridge of Lions in a celebration of Czech heritage and history in Cedar Rapids.

The Assassination of Reinhard Heydrich: The Czech Resistance's Killing of the Top Nazi Official during World War II by Charles River Editors
English | April 11, 2015 | ISBN: 1511677074 | 55 pages | EPUB | 1.56 Mb
*Includes pictures *Describes Heydrich's war career, the Description to kill him, and the aftermath of the assassination *Includes online resources and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents "Since it is opportunity which makes not only the thief but also the assassin, such heroic gestures as driving in an open, unarmoured vehicle or walking about the streets unguarded are just damned stupidity, which serves the Fatherland not one whit. That a man as irreplaceable as Heydrich should expose himself to unnecessary danger, I can only condemn as stupid and idiotic." - Hitler Cloak and dagger adventure, with daring commandos parachuted deep behind enemy lines to kill a sinister mastermind, belongs chiefly to the realm of thriller novels or films. However, World War II stretched over such vast territories and affected so many hundreds of millions of people that nearly every possible human interaction, from the vilest to the noblest, and from the most pedestrian to the exotically adventurous, achieved reality at some point during the conflict. The assassination of Reinhard Heydrich stands out as one of the war's most remarkable secret operations. "The man with the iron heart," as Adolf Hitler dubbed him, made a fitting target for the dramatic events which unfolded in Prague on May 27th, 1942. According to testimony by the historian Michael Freund, "He is one of the greatest criminal figures of the Third Reich. Nowhere in the histories of the Third Reich has [Heydrich] been awarded his rightful place. He is a man of outstanding significance, a criminal mind of Luciferic grandeur." (Dederichs, 2009, 17). During the early stages of the war, the Reich Protector often walked the streets of Prague alone or with just one or two escorts, and he also favored an open-topped Mercedes 320-C convertible, which left him fully exposed to snipers, bomb throwers, and the like. Though he was ordered by the Fuhrer to install armored plates inside the seat backs to limit the effect of grenades hurled into the interior of his vehicle, these armor pieces remained idle in the castle garage on the date of Heydrich's assassination. By contrast, Heydrich found time to have expensive horsehair upholstery installed in the touring car, providing a springy, comfortable ride. That would be all the good fortune a British-trained team of Czech assassins would need. Even though the assassination attempt was mostly botched (to the extent that the assassins initially assumed they had failed), shrapnel from an anti-tank grenade caused the top Nazi official severe injuries, killing him a little over a week later. Even as Heydrich lay mortally wounded, Hitler and the Nazis planned severe reprisals, and the most notorious would come at Lidice, which the Germans tenuously (and incorrectly) linked to the Description. The Nazis ultimately razed the small village to the ground and killed every male over the age of 15 in town before sending the remainder off to concentration camps. The Assassination of Reinhard Heydrich chronicles the Description to kill one of the top Nazi officials and the aftermath. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the assassination of Heydrich like never before, in no time at all.

Playboy Czech RliLeden-Unor 2016
English | 174 Pages | PDF | 30.05 MB