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Chick and Other Stories - Edgar Wallace - e-kniha

eBook: \'Vanity takes no more obnoxious form than the everlasting desire for approval. \'This collection of 12 short mystery stories includes titles such as \'Chick\', \'For One Night Only\', \'A Writ of Summons\', \'Spotting the Lady\', and \'A Lesson in Diplomacy among others\'.The title story \'Chick\' tells of an office boy who unexpectedly inherits the title of Marquis. As well as dealing with this unexpected elevation in his status, and learning how to behave as a member of the aristocracy he also has to protect his newly inherited estate from clever con men who try to convince him that there is oil on his land.Each of the other short stories stand out as intriguing and mysterious pieces of short-form literature as only Wallace could write it.If you love Wallace\'s amazing universe, this is a great collection of stories to help you dive deeper into the mind of the genius behind \'King Kong\'.-

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Černý opat - Edgar Wallace - e-kniha

eBook: Kdo se skrývá za mnišskou kutnou a nemilosrdně vraždí? Dramatický spor bratrů Dicka a Harryho o rodové dědictví i ztracený zlatý poklad vyústí v tragédii. Zlatý poklad je totiž ukrytý v troskách starého opatství, které je po staletí střeženo tajemným černým opatem. Seržant Puttler nemá opravdu lehkou práci. Příběh z pera mistra detektivních dobrodružství staré anglické detektivní školy Edgara Wallace.

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Dům děsu - Edgar Wallace - e-kniha

eBook: Hlavní hrdina klasické anglické detektivky, detektivní inspektor se spolu se svou mladou přítelkyní snaží dopadnout nebezpečného lupiče a vraha, který po útěku z vězení připravuje se svými kumpány velikou loupež. Dobrodružné pátrání přivádí oba mladé lidi do starobylého domu na mořském pobřeží...

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Postrach Chicaga - Edgar Wallace - e-kniha

eBook: Chicago třicátých let v době prohibice. Pašerácké gangy terorizují život města. Tony Perelli, nekorunovaný král podloudníků, nemilosrdně likviduje každého, kdo se mu postaví do cesty, ještě nikomu se nepodařilo usvědčit ho z vražd jeho odpůrců, ještě nikdo nenabyl odvahy ukázat na toho, kdo je postrachem Chicaga. Až jednoho dne tragická smrt nešťastné dívky se stane osudovým nástrojem spravedlnosti...

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Smečka děsu - Edgar Wallace - e-kniha

eBook: Clay Shelton, padělatel úvěrových cenných papírů, unikal Scotland Yardu celých 15 let. Teprve až detektiv Arnold Long jej po převzetí případu dostal do cely smrti. A ačkoliv Long nikdy nepochyboval o svých schopnostech, v jednom se přece jen mýlil: Shelton nepracoval zcela sám. Jeho smrtí tedy nic nekončí… A Smečka děsu začíná Longa pronásledovat, aby naplnila Sheltonovu kletbu a dostala se k bohatství bankéře Monkforda. Detektivní příběh s prvky hororu i romantiky vypráví o dramatickém pátrání po záhadném mstiteli.

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Začouzená cela - Edgar Wallace - e-kniha

eBook: Banda vyděračů terorizuje majetné obyvatele města a neštítí se ani vražd. Svědkyni jedné z nich zpočátku umlčí vyhrůžky a strach, ale její vztah k policejnímu kapitánovi je silnější – tomu se podaří vůdce gangu přivést až do „začouzené cely“ pro odsouzené k smrti a k elektrickému křeslu. Spravedlnost ale ještě musí počkat…

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V hadím objetí - Edgar Wallace - e-kniha

eBook: Detektivka populárního anglického autora - oběti zločince jsou nacházeny otráveny hadím jedem, jen s nepatrnými stopami po uštknutí, ale hada nikdy nikdo neviděl. Navíc se k obětem nikdo ani těsně nepřiblížil…

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A World Apart and Other Stories - Hayes Kathleen - e-kniha

eBook: “It grew dark and a mist spread over the countryside like a curtain. We were at the Bohemian border. Customs control, shouting, the din of the station, and finally the train moved on with a monotonous drone. ‘It was right here that I met Teresa Elinson,’ Marta said, in the corner of the cozy compartment. I replied: ‘Who is Teresa Elinson? I don’t remember you ever mentioning her.’ ‘No, never. It was a kind of adventure. That time too the train hurtled into the dark, where red sparks flew and lights flashed, scattering in the mist...’” Thus begins the story by Růžena Jesenská that gives this book its name. In this anthology, Kathleen Hayes has selected and translated eight stories by Czech female authors at the turn of the 19th and 20th century: a period of female political emancipation and impressive literary development. All of the writers included in the present volume were recognized in their own day and constitute a cross-section of the literary styles of the period. Tilschová’s “A Sad Time” is written in a Naturalist style; Jesenská’s “A World Apart” presents themes and motifs that appealed to the Decadents. Malířová’s “The Sylph” is both diaristic and satirical, while Svobodová’s ironical “A Great Passion”, with its rural setting and folklore motifs, reminds one of the writings of Karel Jaromír Erben. Preissová’s short story may be read as a celebration of folk culture. Benešová’s “Friends” is interesting for its psychological presentation of a child’s point of view and its implicit criticism of anti-Semitism. The book is accompanied by the biographies of each author and an introduction by Kathleen Hayes.

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Londýnské podsvětí kontra Scotland Yard - Edgar Wallace - e-kniha

eBook: Klasická dobrodružná detektivka z Londýna třicátých let dvacátého století od mistra tohoto žánru. Originální název je Kate and ten, v češtině Katuška a 10. Dramatický souboj mezi mladou Katuškou - mozkem elity londýnského podsvětí a inteligentním komisařem Scotland Yardu Michaelem připomíná rozehranou šachovou partii.

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The Thief in the Night and Other Stories - Edgar Wallace - e-kniha

eBook: Fast-paced and fun, ‘The Thief in the Night and Other Stories’ is a collection of six tales from the pen of one of the 20th Century’s most prolific writers. The title story follows Inspector Jack Danton as he investigates a proliferation of poison pen letters and thefts to and from wealthy young debutantes. Other novelettes, such as ‘Findings are Keepings’ and ‘The Compleat Criminal,’ are laced with Wallace’s trademark wit and critical appraisal of life in the upper echelons during the early 20th century. A superb read for fans of Wallace's body of work.

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The Machine Stops and Other Stories - E. M. Forster

A new selection of E. M. Forster's exquisite short stories, now in the beautifully designed Penguin English Library Series'We created the Machine, to do our will, but we cannot make it do our will now.It has robbed us of the sense of space and of the sense of touch, it has blurred every human relation and narrowed down love to a carnal act, it has paralyzed our bodies and our wills, and now it compels us to worship it.'Like his much-loved novels, E. M. Forster's short stories are rich in irony and alive with sharp observations on the surprises life holds.Telling tales of violent events, discomforting coincidences, and other disruptive happenings, his sharp and vivid prose has the ability to throw the characters', and reader's, perceptions and beliefs off balance. Selected to appeal to a new generation of readers around the world, this new selection of short stories in the Penguin English Library series celebrates E. M.Forster's unparalleled skill for storytelling, beginning with his masterful work of science fiction, The Machine Stops.

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The Jealousy Man and Other Stories

Kniha - autor Jo Nesbo, 544 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná This outstanding collection of short stories showcases all the writing skill that has made Jo Nesbo the undisputed 'king of all crime writers' (Daily Express) and a repeat Sunday Times #1 bestseller. Filled with dark intrigue, twists and unforgettable characters, these page-turners will have you reading late into the night.

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Bloody Chamber and Other Stories - Angela Carterová

A beautiful hardback edition of Angela Carter's feminist retelling of fairy tales - masterful, seductive and luminous. From familiar fairy tales and legends - Red Riding Hood, Bluebeard, Puss in Boots, Beauty and the Beast, vampires and werewolves - Angela Carter has created an absorbing collection of dark, sensual, fantastic stories. 'Magnificent set pieces of fastidious sensuality' Ian McEwan'A quirky, original, and baroque stylist' Margaret AtwoodVINTAGE QUARTERBOUND CLASSICS: Bound to be beautifulINTRODUCED BY HELEN SIMPSON

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New Dress and Other Stories - Virginia Woolfová

As Mabel Waring takes off her cloak and steps into the drawing room of Clarissa Dalloway, she immediately realizes that something is not right: her pale-yellow silk dress, which she has had specially made for the occasion, is clearly old-fashioned, dowdy and out of place. Everyone seems to be looking at her in dismay or mocking her appearance. Crushed at once by her insecurity, Mabel is pervaded by a sense of selfloathing, and feels utter revulsion for the social world she has tried so hard to impress.Written in 1924 and perhaps intended for inclusion in Mrs Dalloway, a book Woolf was working on at the time, The New Dress is here accompanied by most of the short stories she published in her lifetime, as well as six posthumously published pieces that share the milieu and some of the characters of her celebrated novel. Together, they reveal their author as one of the finest practitioners in the field of short fiction.

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Paris for One and Other Stories (1405928166)

Kniha - autor Jojo Moyes, 288 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Jojo Moyes, 288 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná

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The Lost World and Other Stories (1847496504)

Kniha - anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Brand-new edition of a major work from the creator of Sherlock Holmes. Fully annotated edition.

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The Happy Prince and Other Stories - Oscar Wilde

HarperCollins is proud to present its incredible range of best-loved, essential classics.`Dear Prince, I must leave you, but I will never forget you, and next spring I will bring you back two beautiful jewels in place of those you have given away. The ruby shall be redder than a red rose, and the sapphire shall be as blue as the great sea.'In `The Happy Prince' a statue - jewelled and opulent - keeps careful watch over the city and its inhabitants. Enlisting the help of a swallow, his selfless acts bring comfort to those most in need. `The Nightingale and the Rose' is a tragic tale of personal sacrifice in the name of love, while in `The Selfish Giant' the end of an eternal winter finally brings springtime and happiness.In this collection of enchanting tales from a master storyteller, Oscar Wilde has entranced readers both young and old since publication in the late nineteenth century.

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The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories - Angela Carter

Discover Angela Carter’s classic feminist retelling of favourite fairy tales interwoven by a master of seductive, luminous storytelling.From familiar fairy tales and legends - Red Riding Hood, Bluebeard, Puss in Boots, Beauty and the Beast, vampires and werewolves - Angela Carter has created an absorbing collection of dark, sensual, fantastic stories.‘Magnificent set pieces of fastidious sensuality’ Ian McEwan‘A quirky, original, and baroque stylist’ Margaret AtwoodFeaturing an introduction from award-winning short story writer Helen Simpson

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Diaboliad and Other Stories: New Translation - Michail Bulgakov

In Bulgakov's 'Diaboliad', the modest and unassuming office clerk Korotkov is summarily sacked for a trifling error from his job at the Main Central Depot of Match Materials, and tries to seek out his newly assigned superior, responsible for his dismissal. His quest through the labyrinth of Soviet bureaucracy takes on the increasingly surreal dimensions of a nightmare. This early satirical story, reminiscent of Gogol and Dostoevsky, was first published in 1924 and incurred the wrath of pro-Soviet critics.Along with the three other stories in this volume, which also explore the themes of the absurd and bizarre, it provides a fascinating glimpse into the artistic development of the author of The Master and Margarita.

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The Snows of Kilimanjaro and other Stories (0099908808)

Kniha - autor Ernest Hemingway, 138 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná

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A Bear Called Paddington and Other Stories - Michael Bond

Bringing together the first three classic novels in one bumper paperback volume, this is the perfect introduction to Paddington Bear!"A bear on Paddington Station?” said Mrs Brown in amazement. “Don’t be silly – there can’t be.”When the Brown family find a bear on Paddington station, their lives are soon changed forever… for whether he is settling into his new home, taking an interest in DIY, or going for a picnic on the river – extraordinary things just seem to happen to a bear called Paddington!The first three classic novels – A Bear Called Paddington, More About Paddington and Paddington Helps Out are brought together in this wonderfully entertaining classic collection.

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Miss Kim Knows and Other Stories - Cho Nam-Joo

FROM THE AUTHOR OF KIM JIYOUNG, BORN 1982 Eight women. Eight stories. One reality. A woman is born. A woman is filmed in public without consent. A woman suffers domestic violence. A woman is gaslit. A woman is discriminated against at work. A woman grows old. A woman becomes famous. A woman is hated, and loved, and then hated again. Written in Cho Nam-Joo's masterful, razor-sharp prose, Miss Kim Knows brings together the lives of eight Korean women, aged 10 to 80. Contained in each of these biographies is a microcosm of contemporary Korea, and the challenges and injustices that women face from childhood to old age. As with Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982, the fates of these eight women are the fates of women the world over. And under Cho Nam-Joo's precise, unveiled gaze, nothing and nobody escapes scrutiny--not even herself.

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Diary of a Murderer: And Other Stories (1838950044)

Kniha - autor Young-Ha Kim, 248 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná “Filled with the kind of sublime, galvanizing stories that strike like a lightning bolt, searing your nerves . . . It’s easy enough to see why Kim . . . is acclaimed as the best writer of his generation; pick up this book and find out for yourself.” — Nylon It’s been twenty-five years since I last murdered someone, or has it been twenty-six? Diary of a Murderer captivates and provokes in equal measure, exploring what it means to be on the edge—between life and death, good and evil. In the titular novella, a former serial killer suffering from memory loss sets his sights on one final target: his daughter’s boyfriend, who he suspects is also a serial killer. In other stories we witness an affair between two childhood friends that questions the limits of loyalty and love; a family’s disintegration after a baby son is kidnapped and recovered years later; and a wild, erotic ride about...

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Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and Other Stories (1847493785)

Kniha - autor Robert Louis Stevenson, 250 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná One of Stevenson's most famous and enduringly popular works, the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde describes the mysterious relationship between a respectable and affable doctor and his brutal associate. Set in the grimy streets of Victorian London, this tale of murder, split personality and obscure science, with its chilling final revelation, became an instant horror classic when it was first published in 1886 and has enthralled and terrified generations of readers ever since.This volume also contains seven other Gothic stories by Stevenson - such as 'The Body Snatchers', 'Markheim' and 'Olalla' - showcasing the author's mastery of the horror genre and his interest in both the otherworldly and the strange ways the human brain can distort reality.

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Raven and Other Poems - Edgar Allan Poe

The undisputed pioneer of the horror, detective and science-fiction genres, Edgar Allan Poe was just as influential as a poet as he is now a celebrated writer of short stories. The present edition contains a large selection of his works in verse, from those he published during his lifetime - such as his famous ballads 'The Raven' and 'Lenore' - to those that were collected immediately after his premature death in 1849, including the ones he wrote in his youth.Also included in this volume is a selection of Poe's essays on poetical composition and prosody, revealing that poetry was at the core of the American master's vision of literature - something also demonstrated by the accomplished productions and enduring legacy he has left behind in this field.

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For Esme - with Love and Squalor: And Other Stories - David Jerome Salinger

A collection of nine exceptional stories from the acclaimed author of The Catcher in the Rye'This is the squalid, or moving, part of the story, and the scene changes. The people change, too. I'm still around, but from here on in, for reasons I'm not at liberty to disclose, I've disguised myself so cunningly that even the cleverest reader will fail to recognize me.'This collection of nine stories includes the first appearance of J.D. Salinger's fictional Glass family, introducing Seymour Glass in the unforgettable 'A Perfect Day for Bananafish'. 'The most perfectly balanced collection of stories I know' Ann Patchett

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The Kiltem Massacre and other horror stories ()

Audiokniha MP3 - autor Jan Opatřil, čte Ben Holland Audiokniha The Kiltem Massacre and other horror stories vychází z úspěšné a vysoce hodnocené knihy Jana Opatřila Hororové povídky, kterou autor napsal pod pseudonymem Dan Angus. Obsahuje 10 mrazivých povídek + titulní povídku Kiltemský masakr.Knihu z češtiny do angličtiny přeložil renomovaný americký překladatel Alex Zucker. Text načetl američan Ben Holland.Povídky se odehrávají v Čechách i v anglicky mluvících zemích. Titulní povídka Kiltemský masakr se například odehrává ve Skotsku. Kraji, v němž jsou záhady a mystika dosud živé a kde z místní mlhavé a opuštěné krajiny občas vykoukne zřícenina hradu.Okořeňte si svůj život pořádnou porcí hororu a ponořte se do příběhů, ze kterých vám bude zaručeně běhat mráz po zádech.***The audiobook The Kiltem Massacre and other horror stories is based on the successful and highly rated book Horror Stories by Jan Opatřil, written by the author under the pseudonym Dan Angus....

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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Stories - Robert Louis Stevenson

Since his first literary appearance in 1886, the murderous Mr. Hyde has embodied the evil that even good men—including his alter ego, Henry Jekyll—are capable of when the constraints of civilized life are loosed. This chilling anthology also collects nine of Stevenson’s best-known tales of horror, including The Body-Snatcher," "Markheim," "Thrawn Janet," "The Bottle Imp," "The Isle of Voices," "The Waif Woman," "Olalla," and "Will o' the Mill."

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And You Will Know Us - X: The Godless Void and Other Stories (LP + CD)

Interpret / Téma: And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead Země původu: Evropská unie Typ: LP deska;Album;CD Hmotnost: 180 g Gramáž desky: 180 g Subžánr: Rock Žánr: Rock Varianta: X: The Godless Void and Other Stories (LP + CD) Barva podle výrobce: Black Balení obsahuje: LP;CD Datum vydání: 2020-01-17 Vydavatelství: Inside Out Music Barva: Černá Dekáda interpreta: 2000 - 2009;2010 - 2019;1990 - 1999;2020 - 2029 Složení setu: 2 ks Rok vydání: 2020.0 Země interpreta: USA Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM

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The Call of Cthulhu and Other Weird Stories (9780143106487)

Kniha – autor Howard Phillips Lovercraft, anglicky, - autor Howard Phillips Lovercraft, anglicky This is a definitive collection of stories from the unrivaled master of twentieth-century horror in a "Penguin Classics" Deluxe edition with cover art by Travis Louie. Frequently imitated and widely influential, Howard Philips Lovecraft reinvented the horror genre in the 1920s, discarding ghosts and witches and instead envisioning mankind as a tiny outpost of dwindling sanity in a chaotic and malevolent universe. S. T. Joshi, Lovecraft's preeminent interpreter, presents a selection of the master's fiction, from the early tales of nightmares and madness such as "The Outsider" to the overpowering cosmic terror of "The Call of Cthulhu". More than just a collection of terrifying tales, this volume reveals the development of Lovecraft's mesmerizing narrative style and establishes him as a canonical- and visionary-American writer.

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The Woman in Black and Other Ghost Stories - Susan Hillová

A beautiful hardback edition of the famously terrifying ghost story, The Woman in Black, together with four other spine-chilling tales in one beautiful volume. Arthur Kipps, a junior solicitor, is summoned to attend the funeral of Mrs Alice Drablow, the sole inhabitant of Eel Marsh House. The house stands at the end of a causeway, wreathed in fog and mystery, but it is not until he glimpses a wasted young woman, dressed all in black, at the funeral, that a creeping sense of unease begins to take hold, a feeling deepened by the reluctance of the locals to talk of the woman in black - and her terrible purpose.This illustrated edition includes four of Susan Hill's scariest ghost stories: Dolly, The Man in the Picture, Printer's Devil Court and The Small Hand. 'Heartstoppingly chilling' Daily Express'No one chills the heart like Susan Hill' Daily TelegraphVINTAGE QUARTERBOUND CLASSICS: Bound to be beautifulIllustrated by Nick Tankard

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Strom noci a jiné povídky/ A Tree of Night and Other Stories: Bilingvní (978-80-257-0612-1)

Kniha – autor Truman Capote, 276 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná - anglicky Bilingvní vydání povídkové knihy známého amerického prozaika a esejisty, jenž se proslavil jako autor mistrně napsaných krátkých textů. Již jako devatenáctiletý získal Cenu O. Henryho za svou povídku Miriam, která je součástí této sbírky. T. Capote je autorem literárního textu Chladnokrevně, ve kterém rekonstruuje brutální zločin., jenž otřásl Spojenými státy v roce 1959.

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The Poison Belt and Other Professor Challenger Stories - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Summoned from London, journalist Edward Malone, narrator of Arthur Conan Doyle’s prehistoric-adventure novel The Lost World, finds himself reunited with his erstwhile travelling companions at the country home of their leader, the indomitable Professor Challenger, who, confining his guests in a sealed room with the cylinders of oxygen they have brought at his request, informs them that the Earth is passing through an immense miasma of poisonous ether that will likely extirpate all life. And so the isolated inmates begin a grim and terrifying vigil – but will the toxic vapour dissipate before their limited supply of oxygen is exhausted?Presented here with two short stories representing further thrilling episodes in the illustrious career of Conan Doyle’s other great anti-hero, Professor Challenger – ‘The Disintegration Machine’ and ‘When the World Screamed’ – The Poison Belt is a tour de force of speculative fiction that is the equal of any of the author’s best-known works.The Poison Belt and Other Professor Challenger’s Stories is part of Alma Classics Arthur Conan Doyle Collection which includes: Tales of Adventure and Medical Life, Tales of Long Ago, Tales of Terror and Mystery, Tales of Twilight and the Unseen, The Lost World and The Tragedy of the Korosko.Alma Classics is committed to making available a wide range of literature from around the globe. Most of the titles are enriched by an extensive critical apparatus, notes and extra reading material, as well as a selection of photographs. The texts are based on the most authoritative edition and edited using a fresh, accessible editorial approach. With an emphasis on production, editorial and typographical values, Alma Classics aspires to revitalize the whole experience of reading classics.

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The Devil’s Apple and Other Tales / Ďáblovo jablko a jiné povídky - Alena Kuzmová - e-kniha

eBook: Také se občas rádi bojíte? Přitahují vás příběhy o strašidlech, která se zjevují ve starých hradech, o kostlivcích, kteří o půlnoci vylézají z rakví, o zvířatech či věcech, které mají nadpřirozené schopnosti, o ďáblovi, který zasahuje do lidských životů, nebo o záhadných zjeveních, která varují člověka před neštěstím? Pak vás jistě zaujme nová kniha The Devil‘s Apple and Other Tales / Ďáblovo jablko a jiné povídky. Kniha je určena všem milovníkům tohoto žánru, ale především středně pokročilým studentům anglického jazyka, kteří si rádi doplňují znalosti četbou napínavých příběhů. Anglický text povídek je doplněn českým překladem, což pomůže samoukům porozumět obtížnějším pasážím. Na konci každé povídky je výběr nejzajímavějších výrazů, které je užitečné si zapamatovat, a podrobný rozbor gramatiky s příklady. V závěru učebnice najdete gramatická cvičení a test pro pilné studenty s klíčem, pomocí nichž si ověříte své znalosti gramatiky i slovní zásoby. Nová kniha vám poskytne nejen poutavou četbu, ale po jejím prostudování získáte také cenný pocit osvěžených a rozšířených znalostí anglického jazyka.

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The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Stories - Edgar Allan Poe - e-kniha

eBook: The chilling classic that inspired the new Netflix horror drama, \"The Fall of the House of Usher\". Venture, if you dare, into the House of Usher...The narrator visits his friend, Roderick Usher in his decaying mansion, only to witness the harrowing unravellings of Usher\'s mind and the dark family secrets lurking beneath the crumbling ancestral home. A classic tale of gothic horror that has haunted readers for generations. This collection includes \"The Raven\", \"The Tell-Tale Heart\", “The Cask of Amontillado”, \"The Masque of the Red Death\", \"The Purloined Letter\", \"The Pit and the Pendulum\", \"Berenice\", \"The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether\", \"The Fall of the House of Usher\", and \"MS. found in a Bottle\". Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849) was an American writer renowned for his macabre and horror-themed tales. His poetic and mysterious style explored themes of death, love, and madness, leaving a lasting impact on gothic literature. Poe\'s notable works include \'The Raven,\' \'The Tell-Tale Heart,\' and \'The Fall of the House of Usher.

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K for Kara 11-15. Giggles and Ghost Stories - Line Kyed Knudsen - e-kniha

eBook: In this collection of five thrilling stories, follow Kara as she navigates the complexities of friendships, love interests, and school. From crushes on boys and spooky sleepovers at school to important conversations about body image and sharing photos, ´K for Kara 11-15´ seamlessly weaves together the ups and downs of childhood. A heartfelt series, ´K for Kara 11-15´ is ideal for young readers seeking relatable characters as well as exciting stories about navigating youth. Line Kyed Knudsen (b. 1971) debuted as an author of children's and YA books in 2003. Since then, she has become one of the most popular authors for the age group in Denmark.

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Smithy and the Hun - Edgar Wallace - e-kniha

eBook: Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’ The third book in the series, ‘Smithy and the Hun’ sees the eponymous soldier and his two mates, Nobby Clark, and Spud Murphy, sent to fight in the First World War. However, rather than blood and bullets, this story focuses on our hapless heroes’ hilarious antics. Light-hearted and fun for Wallace fans of all ages. Initially published in the Daily Mail, the ´Smithy´ series features a bunch of short stories about the everyday life of the soldiers in the British military. Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England. Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street. He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’ Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts). However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’

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Edgar Allan Poe - Famous Stories ()

Audiokniha MP3 - autor Edgar Allan Poe a Sabrina D.Harris, čte Ailsa Randall Příběhy Edgara Allana Poea v angličtiněPříběhy Edgara Allana Poea nabízejí pohled do jiné reality, temné a často děsivě nadpřirozené. Posluchače pohltí tajuplná atmosféra, ponoří se do světa plného napětí, strachu a tajemné nejasnosti. Audiokniha nabízí nejznámější povídky Edgara Allana Poea, mistra a průkopníka hororové literatury: Černý kocour, Zánik domu Usherů, Maska rudé smrti, Jáma a kyvadlo, Vraždy v ulici Morgue. Příběhy jsou zpracovány pro mírně pokročilé studenty angličtiny a načteny rodilou mluvčí.

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Maska - Edgar Wallace - e-kniha

eBook: Příběh je považován za autorův nejlepší thriller o nelítostném zabijákovi, jménem Ringer - tedy Maska. Ten terorizuje Londýn. Policie opakuje stále stejné chyby, kvůli kterým ho nemůže dopadnout. Policejní detektivní inspektor Alan Wembury je totiž zamilován, ale bratr jeho vyvolené je zapleten do kriminálních kruhů, což pátrání ztěžuje…

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Bones - Edgar Wallace - e-kniha

eBook: It is a time when the major world powers are vying for colonial honors, a time of ju-ju, witch doctors, and an uneasy peace with Bosambo, impressive chief of the Ochori. When Commissioner Sanders goes on leave, the trusty Lieutenant Hamilton takes over administration of the African territories. However, yet again, the trouble-prone Francis Augustus Tibbetts , known as \'Bones\', while meaning to assist, only manages to spread his own unique style of innocent and endearing mischief.

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Smithy - Edgar Wallace - e-kniha

eBook: Edgar Wallace (1875-1932) was a prolific British crime writer. This is the first anthology in Wallace\'s \'Smithy\' series in which the famous character T. B. Smith makes his appearance. These were originally printed as a series in a newspaper but were later printed as an anthology in 1905. Here we are reprinting this classic works with an additional new biographical introduction. Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace was born in London, England in 1875. During his lifetime he produced some 173 books and wrote 17 plays. During the 1920\'s, one of Wallace\'s publishers claimed that a quarter of all books then read in England were written by him.

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The Brother of the Other - Radka Klvaňová - e-kniha

eBook: Kniha se věnuje kulturním procesům vyjednávání symbolických hranic přináležení v českém imigračním kontextu. Na základě kvalitativní analýzy biografických rozhovorů s přistěhovalci z Běloruska, Ukrajiny a Ruska žijících v České republice autorka zjišťuje, jak se utvářejí symbolické hranice přináležení skrze stigma v každodenních interakcích v sociálním a kulturním kontextu imigrace. Kniha si všímá rozporuplné kulturní reprezentace této skupiny migrantů v českém prostoru etnizovaných vztahů – zvláštního napětí mezi pozicí ‚Druhého‘ (‚Other) a ‚Bratra‘ (‚Brother‘) ve vztahu k Čechům. Toto napětí odráží minulé i současné procesy vytváření národa ve střední a východní Evropě, historické politické vztahy mezi socialistickým Československem a Sovětským svazem a migrační procesy v období po roce 1989. Kniha nabízí nový vhled do kulturního repertoáru českého imigračního kontextu a vyjednávání hranic češství.

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ASCONA. E. M. Remarque v emigraci - Edgar Rai - e-kniha

eBook: ASCONA 1933 – idyla a útočiště u Lago Maggiore. Na počátku třicátých let stojí Erich Maria Remargue v zenitu svého úspěchu. Avšak když všemi oslavovaný spisovatel musí uprchnout do exilu u Lago Maggiore, uvrhnou ho politické události do hluboké deprese. I se svým novým románem se ocitá ve slepé uličce.Při putování Evropou hledá východisko – a zvolí to nejriskantnější, bezhlavě se zamiluje do Marlene Dietrichové...

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Tajemný dům - Edgar Wallace - e-kniha

eBook: V románu Edgara Wallace (1875-1932)´Tajemný dům´ se luxusní londýnské sídlo stane dějištěm mrazivé hry plné podvodů a vražd. Příběh se točí kolem této záhadné kancelářské budovy, která ukrývá podivné nájemníky a tajemství. Představuje ústřední postavu Poltava, cizince, který hledá zaměstnání u zahaleného redaktora jménem pan Brown. Jejich jednání zavede Poltava do sítě skandálů, vydírání a intrik spjatých s vyššími společenskými vrstvami... Wallace byl tak plodným spisovatelem, že jeden z jeho vydavatelů tvrdil, že čtvrtina všech knih v Anglii byla napsána jím. V různých vydáních prodal dohromady přes 50 milionů výtisků svých děl a časopis The Economist ho označuje za „jednoho z nejplodnějších spisovatelů thrillerů 20. století.“

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Král strachu - Edgar Wallace - e-kniha

eBook: „Král strachu“ od Edgara Wallace je román napsaný na počátku 20. století. Příběh se točí kolem záhadného zločince Johna Flacka, jeho útěku z trestanecké léčebny a různých postav, které jsou vtaženy do jeho působnosti, zejména detektiva J. G. Reedera a Margaret Belmanové, mladé ženy hledající nový život na venkově. Kniha mísí prvky napětí a tajemna a zaměřuje se na Flackovu mistrovskou kriminální mysl a nebezpečí, které představuje pro ty, kteří jsou s ním spojeni. Margaret se potýká s nežádoucí pozorností zlověstného George Raviniho, záhadnými událostmi kolem hotelu a netušenou Flackovou přítomností v pozadí. Detektiv J. G. Reeder, ochranitelský i excentrický zároveň, se obává o Margaretinu bezpečnost, zatímco se Flackův gang znovu schází a vynořují se staré vendety.

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Brána zrádců - Edgar Wallace - e-kniha

eBook: Jsou korunovační klenoty opravdu v bezpečí? Epochální loupež korunovačních klenotů z londýnského Toweru a zvláště spletité vztahy a děje, jimiž je tento skandální čin opředen - to je námět detektivního románu Edgara Wallace.

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Čtyři spravedliví - Edgar Wallace - e-kniha

eBook: "My zabíjíme pro spravedlnost. A to nás vyvyšuje nad zástup zabíječů z povolání. Vidíme-li nespravedlivého člověka utlačovat své bližní, vidíme-li páchat ošklivou věc proti Bohu – a proti lidem, a víme-li, že podle lidských zákonů by ten člověk unikl jakémukoliv trestu – pak trestáme my.“ Detektivní příběh o pátrání anglické policie po čtyřech mužích, kteří vzali spravedlnost a zákon do svých rukou.

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Army Reform - Edgar Wallace - e-kniha

eBook: Edgar Wallace’s ‘Army Reform’ unravels the opinions, thoughts, and experiences of Private Smith during World War One. Packed with witty humour and peppered with sarcasm, this autobiographical short story invites readers behind the scenes at one of Europe’s darkest memories. Crafted with deep insight, Wallace reminds us that humanity can be found during the most difficult of times.

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Smithy Abroad - Edgar Wallace - e-kniha

eBook: Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’ The second book in the series ‘Smithy Abroad’ sees the eponymous soldier and his two mates, Nobby Clark and Spud Murphy, trying to scheme, connive, and bluff their way out of anything resembling hard graft. However, their plans have a tendency to backfire... A light-hearted and sometimes zany read for fans of humorous historical fiction. Smithy series Initially published in the Daily Mail, the ´Smithy´ series features a bunch of short stories about the everyday life of the soldiers in the British military. Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England. Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street. He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men. Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts).However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.‘

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Lieutenant Bones - Edgar Wallace - e-kniha

eBook: It is a time when the major world powers are vying for colonial honors, a time of juju, witch doctors, and an uneasy peace with Bosambo, the impressive chief of the Ochori. When Commissioner Sanders goes on leave, the trusty Lieutenant Hamilton takes over administration of the African territories. However, yet again, the trouble-prone Bones, while meaning to assist, only manages to spread his own unique style of innocent and endearing mischief.

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Eve's Island - Edgar Wallace - e-kniha

eBook: Told through various eyewitness accounts, \'Eve\'s Island\' follows the adventures of Captain Tatham.On discovering a deserted island, he claims it as his own. However, he also discovers a quantity of gold and a racehorse that seems to be in good shape. Inspired to win the love of socialite Eve Smith, he decides to return to Britain and enter his new horse into the racing circuit. While he\'s away, others have their eyes on \'Eve\'s Island.\' A rollicking adventure story packed with action, pirates, and adventure, this is a wonderful read for those who like their books taut, tense, and shot through with some old-school romance.

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