Jakub Marek (76 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. The chronically homeless face a stark reality: lack of access to support systems, adequate shelter, and sustenance, with little hope for something better. For young people, however, life on the street may be merely a temporary stage in their lives. This book tells of homelessness among young people - the causes and their attitudes to the various problems they face. Young homeless people describe a life in which they lose their privacy, the possibility to satisfy their basic needs, and, often, their self-respect in order to survive. The latter half of the book considers what happens when these young people return to society and how they navigate difficulties as they attempt to leave their past behind. Often, the struggle is not solely one of coping with the stigma of their experience; rather, they must face the legacies that linger long after their lives have turned a corner: drug addiction, criminal records, and accumulated debt.Based on interviews with homeless people in Prague, Homelessness as an Alternative Existence of Young People paints an authentic picture of this social group and documents the often unseen social consequences of the transformation to capitalism from communism.…

Condition: Used. Ah, Denmark! A land famed for its pastries, indecipherable languages, and an inexplicable fondness for minimalist furniture. In this dauntless exploration penned by the illustrious trio of Joanna Hald, Marek Pernal, and Jakub Sito, you?re not just getting facts; you?re getting a fully-fledged invitation to consider your life choices while contemplating the virtues of hygge. What is hygge, you ask? Well, if you have to ask, you probably haven?t experienced it in a windswept Copenhagen café while simultaneously questioning your entire existence, but fear not, this book might just illuminate your path?or at least distract you from it. Published in the glory year of 2005, when flip phones were still a thing and Facebook hadn?t ruined society yet, this volume promises a kaleidoscopic view of Denmark that will leave you questioning not just the Danish way of life, but your own life choices. The authors take you on a tour through fjords, fairytales, and a series of unpronounceable place names that will surely make you a more sophisticated dinner party guest?assuming you can master them without breaking into a mild sweat. What could possibly be covered in this audacious attempt to encapsulate an entire country? You may find your attention diverted to the following highlights, all delivered with the kind of panache only a 2005 publishing company could muster: A brief history of Danish royalty, complete with scandalous affairs and a hearty dose of intrigue. How to pronounce ?Rødgrød med Fløde? without making your tongue do the tango. A culinary journey which may or may not include inexplicably adding pickled herring to everything. Facts about the Vikings that your history teacher probably glossed over. The existential dread of long winters and how to combat it with an abundance of pastries. As you thumb through the pages, you might feel a tug on your heartstrings, or perhaps just a passing thought of how much easier your life would be if you lived in a place where everyone rides a bicycle and drinks coffee like it?s an Olympic sport. Indeed, the authors excel in making you feel simultaneously intrigued and inadequate. You?ll find yourself daydreaming about living in a quaint cottage, while simultaneously wondering if you could even pronounce ?Skagen? correctly without sounding like an utter philistine. Condition: This book has been gently used, which is a euphemism for ?it has seen better days? Expect dog-eared pages, perhaps a few coffee stains (who can resist a cup while planning their faux Danish getaway?), and a creased spine that only adds to its character?much like a pair of well-loved clogs. A hint of nostalgia wafts from its pages, suggesting it was once the prized possession of a well-meaning traveler who had grand plans that ultimately led to an awkward holiday in the rain. Whether you?re an armchair traveler, an adventurer at heart, or simply someone who appreciates a good pastry from afar, ?Denmark? serves as both a guidebook and a gentle reminder of how exceptional and bewildering the world can be. Even if your passport is gathering dust, you can at least flick through this volume and pretend to know what a ?Smørrebrød? is?though you may not want to know what goes into it. So why not treat yourself to this delightful mishmash of travelogue and existential musings? It?s all available at Crappy Old Books, where you can embrace your inner bibliophile while indulging in a healthy dose of irony. After all, who doesn?t want to be a connoisseur of countries they?ve never visited? THIS BOOK BEARS THE CRAPPY OLD BOOKS STAMP. IF THAT IS UNDESIRABLE PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS. THE STAMP MARKS WHICH IS USUALLY TO THE FRONT AND BACK INNER PAGES SAYS SOLD BY CRAPPY OLD BOOKS WITH WEB SITE URL. IT IN NO WAY DEMINISHED FROM THE READING. IF YOU WANT A PRISTINE BOOK, PLEASE FIND ANOTHER BOOK IN BETTER CONDITION SOMEWHERE ELSE.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. Following their engaging study Homelessness among Young People in Prague, the authors of this book turn their attention to an older population facing the same issue, a very different situation since these older adults grew up under a communist regime where an obligation to work was enshrined in law and living on the street could result in a prison sentence. Based on three years of research, this book provides a slew of data-based statistical insights, analyzing the efficacy of relief provided by both the state and nonprofit organizations, detailing how the clients of such organizations rate their services, to what extent they accept assistance, and whether they believe it has helped them. More importantly, it features extensive interviews with real people, making it the first Czech book on this issue to present homelessness from the perspective of those who live with it every day.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Following their engaging study Homelessness among Young People in Prague, the authors of this book turn their attention to an older population facing the same issue, a very different situation since these older adults grew up under a communist regime where an obligation to work was enshrined in law and living on the street could result in a prison sentence. Based on three years of research, this book provides a slew of data-based statistical insights, analyzing the efficacy of relief provided by both the state and nonprofit organizations, detailing how the clients of such organizations rate their services, to what extent they accept assistance, and whether they believe it has helped them. More importantly, it features extensive interviews with real people, making it the first Czech book on this issue to present homelessness from the perspective of those who live with it every day. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Leichte Kratzer / Abnutzungen / Druckstellen; Leichte Verschmutzung / Farbtonveranderung. Moje jmeno neznate, ale moje cislo nezapomenete. Thriller v tarantinovskem stylu. Za udalostmi, o nichz vite ze zprav, jsou casto zabijaci, o kterych nevite vubec nic. Oficialne sice neexistujeme, ale kazda vlada vyuziva nasich sluzeb. Zachranujeme svet - a vase zadky - uz pres sto let. Jsem Sedmnactka, nejlepsi najemny vrah na svete. Abych se udrzel na vrcholu, musim delat i to, do ceho se mi nechce. Jako treba sejmout sveho predchudce: Sestnactku. A kdyz se do toho jeste pripletou zeny, tezko rict, jak to cele dopadne.…

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Leichte Kratzer / Abnutzungen / Druckstellen. Moje jmeno neznate, ale moje cislo nezapomenete. Thriller v tarantinovskem stylu. Za udalostmi, o nichz vite ze zprav, jsou casto zabijaci, o kterych nevite vubec nic. Oficialne sice neexistujeme, ale kazda vlada vyuziva nasich sluzeb. Zachranujeme svet - a vase zadky - uz pres sto let. Jsem Sedmnactka, nejlepsi najemny vrah na svete. Abych se udrzel na vrcholu, musim delat i to, do ceho se mi nechce. Jako treba sejmout sveho predchudce: Sestnactku. A kdyz se do toho jeste pripletou zeny, tezko rict, jak to cele dopadne.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 309 pages. 9.00x6.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.