Автор надає стислий і зрозумілий вступ до головних понять та різновидів націоналістичної ідеології; чіткий аналіз основних конкурентних систем понять і теорій націй та націоналізму — примордіалізму, переніалізму, модернізму та етносимволізму. Сфери, які зачіпає книжка, доволі широкі, а праця — міждисциплінарна, бо сюди залучено ідеї історії, політології, соціології й антропології. Завершує книгу стислий виклад основних положень суто авторського, «етносимволічного», підходу до історії та майбутнього націоналізму, з цієї позиції автор намагається пояснити величезну силу й життєздатність явища націоналізму.

Знаного британського суспільствознавця Ентоні Сміта вважають класиком студій з теорій націй і націоналізму, адже він є одним з найпродуктивніших авторів із цієї тематики. «Нації та націоналізм у глобальну епоху» — остання книжка автора. Вона присвячена дослідженню прийомів, за допомогою яких сьогодні аналізують відродження націоналізму, і пропонує власний погляд на останні тенденції у формуванні націй і націоналізмів, ґрунтовані на ідеях, коротко окреслених у попередніх книжках («Національна ідентичність», «Націоналізм»). Авторова аргументація полягає в тому, що націоналізм черпає силу зі своєї вкоріненості в історичній минувшині. Націоналістична ідеологія може пустити корені в конкретний ґрунт, тільки якщо вона зачіпає народну струну, її підхоплюють, а вона надихає певні соціальні групи й верстви. Видання розраховане на науковців і студентів-суспільствознавців.

A new beginning . . . When Stefan Salvatore's first love turned him into a vampire, his world—and his soul—were destroyed. Now he and his brother, Damon, must flee their hometown, where they risk being discovered . . . and killed. The brothers head to New Orleans, looking for safe haven. But the city is more dangerous than they ever imagined, full of other vampires—and vampire hunters. Will Stefan's eternal life be forever damned? Based on the popular CW TV show inspired by the bestselling novels, Stefan's Diaries reveals the truth about what really happened between Stefan, Damon, and Katherine—and how the Vampire Diaries love triangle began.

As a psychic, Bonnie has dreams of Elena in the Other world. But the dreams quickly turn frightening, which then causes the death of one of their friends. A source of power has infiltrated Fells Church, putting its inhabitants in danger. Not knowing what to do, Meredith, Matt, and Bonnie use a summoning spell to call for Stefan and Damon — but whose side is Damon on? This novel greatly expands Bonnie and Meredith as characters.

Set during the Civil War, against a backdrop of grand estates, unimaginable riches, and deadly secrets, three teenagers in Mystic Falls, Virginia enter a torrid love triangle that will span eternity. Brothers Stefan and Damon Salvatore are inseparable until they meet Katherine, a stunning, mysterious woman who turns their world upside down. Siblings turned rivals, the Salvatores compete for Katherine's affection, only to discover that her sumptuous silk dresses and glittering gems hide a terrible secret: Katherine is a vampire. And she is intent on turning them into vampires so they can live together-forever.

Blood brothers . . . After his brother, Damon Salvatore, betrays him in New Orleans, Stefan starts over in Manhattan. Vowing never to harm another human, he roams the streets, trying to disappear into the city’s chaos. But just when he thinks he’s left his past behind, Stefan discovers that he can never escape his brother. Damon has grand plans for the vampire Salvatore brothers—whether Stefan likes it or not. Together, they take New York by storm. When their exploits end up on the society pages, an old enemy resurfaces—one hell-bent on revenge. Based on the popular CW TV show inspired by the bestselling novels, Stefan’s Diaries reveals the truth about what really happened between Stefan, Damon, and Katherine—and how the Vampire Diaries love triangle began.

The devil you know. . With the help of charming and devious Damon, Elena rescued her vampire love, Stefan, from the depths of the Dark Dimension. But neither brother returned unscathed. Stefan is weak from his long imprisonment and needs more blood than Elena alone can give him, while a strange magic has turned Damon into a human. Savage and desperate, Damon will do anything to become a vampire again, even travel back to hell. But what will happen when he accidentally takes Bonnie with him? Stefan and Elena hurry to rescue their innocent friend from the Dark Dimension, leaving Matt and Meredith to save their hometown from the dangerous spirits that have taken hold of Fell's Church. One by one, children are succumbing to demonic designs. But Matt and Meredith soon discover that the source of the evil is darker and closer than they ever could have imagined. .

Elena Gilbert has been through it all: She has fallen in love, fought ghastly evil, become a vampire, died, and then returned from dead. And now, torn between the love of two vampire brothers, she must face an ominous new danger. A demon has descended on the quiet hamlet of Fell's Church and seized the minds of numerous young girls. As his power grows, it becomes frighteningly apparent that this infernal force will ultimate threaten the whole world. This enthralling trilogy series extends L. J. Smith's teen-pleasing Vampire Diaries series. Addictive suspense.

On the run. . Elena Gilbert's love, the vampire Stefan Salvatore, has been captured and imprisoned by demonic spirits who are wreaking havoc in Fell's Church. While her friends Bonnie and Meredith explore the evil that has taken over their town, Elena goes in search of Stefan. In order to find him, she entrusts her life to Stefan's brother, Damon Salvatore, the handsome but deadly vampire who wants Elena, body and soul. Along with her childhood friend Matt, they set out for the slums of the Dark Dimension, where Stefan is being held captive. It is rumored to be a world where vampires and demons roam free, but humans must live enslaved to their supernatural masters. . Elena will stop at nothing to free Stefan. Yet with each passing day the tension between Elena and Damon grows, and she is faced with a terrible decision: Which brother does she really want? Back in Fell's Church, Bonnie and Meredith have made some dire discoveries. They hastily try to follow Elena and warn her — only to be caught up in Elena's most dangerous adventure yet.

Майкъл Маршал Смит е един от най-впечатляващите и переспективни таланти на съвременната фантастика. Спечелил е четири британски награди за фентъзи, една от които е за книгата му „Само напред“. Тук световете на реалността, бъдещето и сънищата съществуват паралелно. А главният герой Старк е един от малцината, способни да преминават техните граници. Той трябва да открие отвлечения висш служител Фел Окланд сред непознатите и странни общества на града, въоръжен единствено със своя ум и забележителното си чувство за хумор. Това е началото на едно зашеметяващо преследване, изпълнено с объркващи ходове и напрежение. На романа „Само напред“ могат да се дадат много определения — фантастика, фентъзи, хорър, черна комедия… Важното е, че той заслужава вниманието на всеки, който обича фантастиката.

Love Can Kill Elena: transformed, the golden girl has become what she once feared and desired. Stefan: tormented by losing Elena, he's determined to end his feud with Damon once and for all - whatever the cost. But slowly he begins to realize that his brother is not his only enemy. Damon: at last, he possesses Elena. But will his thirst for revenge against Stefan poison his triumph? Or can they come together to face one final battle?

Филмиран и очакващ триумфа си по света, това не е само семеен фарс или романс, а порочно-смешна комедия на нравите и маниерите в Ню Йорк.

Мама е остроумна, пряма до безобразие, остра като бръснач и… отчаяние за семейството. Нейните три пораснали деца изпадат в ужас от решението й да заживее при тях и да превърне отново живота им в ад. За убийство и дума не може да става — по чисто практически причини. Изходът е намерен от голямата дъщеря — Сиг, изискана, владееща себе си брокерка с провалящ се професионален и личен живот.

Шарън — невротизирана домакиня от предградията с две деца и безработен съпруг и Брус, синчето на фамилията с бързо западащ бизнес, приемат плана й „Операция издирване на дъртак“.

Но къде и как ще намерят стар, глух, ням, сляп и най-вече богат жених?

Оригинални ситуации, блестящ диалог, забавен сюжет.

И много, много смях.

Even the arrival of her baby can't hold Mma Makutsi back from success in the workplace, and so no sooner than she becomes a full partner in the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency - in spite of Mma Ramotswe's belated claims that she is only 'an assistant full partner' - she also launches a new enterprise of her own: the Handsome Man's De Luxe Café. Grace Makutsi is a lady with a business plan, but who could predict temperamental chefs, drunken waiters and more? Luckily, help is at hand, from the only person in Gaborone more gently determined than Mma Makutsi . . . Mma Ramotswe, of course.