Kde se rozmanitost setkává s hodnotou - Katalo.cz

eBook: It’s Budapest, early 20th century. Oswold is spending the summer at a language school, whilst Imre, a Hungarian calvary officer, is on leave. In the hustle and bustle of a café nestled deep in the city, the two men meet. As their companionship grows in the most unlikely of circumstances, their story is about to carve its own ending... At a time when society was less than kind to the gay community, Edward Prime-Stevenson’s psychological romance weaves a beautifully unexpected tale. Written under the pseudonym of Xavier Mayne, ‘Imre’ marks a turning point in LGBTQ+ literature. The openly gay love story is perfect for fans of ‘Call Me by Your Name’ with of Timothée Chalamet. Edward Prime-Stevenson, pseudonym of Xavier Mayne (1858-1942), was an American writer, journalist and author. Celebrated today as having written the first openly gay novel with a happy ending, his work spans early YA novels such as ‘The White Cockades: An Incident in the \"Forty-five\"\' and ‘Left to Themselves: Being the Ordeal of Philip and Gerald.’ In 1908, Prime-Stevenson published the nonfiction book ‘The Intersexes’; a comprehensive analysis and defence of homosexuality to date. Today, he is remembered as having marked a turning point in English literature and remains an outstanding observer of the early 20th century LGBT scene.

Podívejte se také Razor E Prime Air (0845423021696)

eBook: If you only know Robert Louis Stevenson as the author of "Treasure Island", "Underwoods" will surprise and delight. It collects over 50 of his poems, written in both English and Scots (one of the native languages of Scotland). Most are written in rhyme, and offer elegiac tributes to people and places, or moving reflections on his struggles with illness.Among them are poems dedicated to Stevenson’s famous friends, such as the writers Henry James and W. E. Henley. And the beautiful "Requiem", which Stevenson chose to adorn his own tombstone.

Podívejte se také ASUS PRIME H510M-E (90MB17E0-M0EAY0)

eBook: Metabolismus každého z nás je stejně unikátní jako otisky prstů a jídlo ovlivňuje naše životy mnohem víc, než si myslíme. Autor světového bestselleru Spánek je umění přináší revoluční 30denní program, díky kterému shodíte přebytečná kila, nastartujete trávení a naučíte se udržitelně stravovat. Program zahrnuje vzorový jídelníček s lahodnými recepty od uznávaných kuchařů i od autora samotného a bonusové tipy pro to, aby byl celý proces hubnutí zábavný a především udržitelný.

Podívejte se také Střihoruký Edward - DVD (D01535)

• ASUS PRIME H610M-E D4 (90MB19N0-M0EAY0)
• Střihoruký Edward - Blu-ray (D01431)
• dva druhy pravdy michael connelly e kniha
• Urban Prime Univerzální popruh pro přenos e-koloběžky (425230)
• ego je vas nepritel ryan holiday e kniha
• Milý Edward (978-80-222-1135-2)
• Balíček e-kniha a audiokniha Houževnatost za výhodnou cenu
• Balíček e-kniha a audiokniha Nastavení mysli za výhodnou cenu
• Balíček e-kniha a audiokniha Válka umění za výhodnou cenu
• Balíček e-kniha a audiokniha Konec prokrastinace za výhodnou cenu
• Balíček e-kniha a audiokniha Mít vše hotovo za výhodnou cenu
• Balíček e-kniha a audiokniha Nikdy nedělej kompromis za výhodnou cenu
• Theragun Prime (PRIME-PKG-EU)
• ION Total PA Prime (Total PA Prime)
• Seasonic Prime TX-1600W Titanium (PRIME-TX-1600)
• Seasonic Prime TX-1300W Titanium (PRIME-TX-1300)
• Seasonic Prime PX-750 Platinum (PRIME-PX-750)
• Seasonic Prime PX-850 Platinum (PRIME-PX-850)
• Stagg SPC030 E (SPC030 E)
• Stagg SMD3 E (SMD3 E)

eBook: Virginibus Puerisque represents the legendary author’s first collection of personal essays. Far from being a droll affair they are playful and spirited, they are written in defiance of the hardship of everyday life and the contemptuous philistines who rage against the arts. These essays are here to calm and help, they are positive reflections on things we all worry about. In ‘Childs Play’ Stevenson sooths our fears over lost childhoods, and then takes us on a sweeping orchestration of bravery in ‘The English Admirals’. The essays are playful and thoughtful and absolutely perfect for a calm commute home.

Objev podobné jako Virginibus Puerisque - Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: The "Vailima Letters" is Robert Louis Stevenson laid bare. It collects his correspondence with his friend and literary critic Sidney Colvin, from the years 1890-1894. This was when Stevenson was living in Samoa, still writing novels but becoming increasingly unwell. Stevenson writes about his creative processes and his various sicknesses. He also details Samoa's state of unrest-—due to both tribal civil war and the creeping influence of European colonisers. This insightful collection is a treasure trove for bookworms and history buffs alike.

Objev podobné jako Vailima Letters - Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: It’s the smoggy, gas-lit London of the 1880s. And three young men—Desborough, Challoner and Somerset—are bored stiff. So this trio make a pact. They’ll alleviate their listlessness by seeking out adventures wherever they can. These adventures form "The Dynamiter", a collection of loosely inter-connected stories, which features everything from violent Mormons to ghostly mansions. Veering from suspense to comedy, it’s a fun and light read. And for Stevenson fans, an interesting curio because it’s his only book written in collaboration with his wife, Fanny van de Grift Stevenson.

Objev podobné jako The Dynamiter - Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: Likened to Alexandre Dumas' adventures and romances, this novel follows Otto and Serafina's relationship as they navigate a web of political intrigues, murder conspiracies, and deceitful aquaintances. A romantic novel about responsibility, living, and one's sense of place, Robert Louis Stevenson's stunning prose makes this unmissable for fans of both romance and adventure alike.

Objev podobné jako Prince Otto - Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: Spánek je nezbytná součást života – posiluje imunitní systém, vyrovnává hladiny hormonů, urychluje látkovou výměnu, zvyšuje množství fyzické energie a zlepšuje mozkové funkce. To je jenom část důvodů, proč kvalitní spánek hraje nezastupitelnou roli v našem zdraví. Přesto ho řada lidí považuje za naprosto banální věc – do chvíle, kdy se projeví první potíže. A těchto potíží v poslední době přibývá. Autor přichází s komplexním pohledem na problémy se spánkem a jejich důsledky a nabízí 21 základních strategií, jak zlepšit kvalitu spánku a být celkově zdravější, spokojenější i úspěšnější. Své rady shrnuje do čtrnáctidenního programu, který pomáhá upravit spánkovou hygienu a uvést jednotlivé poznatky do praxe.

Objev podobné jako Spánek je umění - Shawn Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: Explore an epic trio of thrilling sci-fi, gothic, and horror tales in this collection of ‘Selected Robert Louis Stevenson’. In ‘Treasure Island’, Jim Hawkins embarks upon a dark and dangerous adventure to recover hidden treasure. But beware, where there’s a prize, there are plenty of pirates and poison. Will he make out alive? Next up, things take a terrifying twist in ‘The Body Snatcher’. When a doctor’s supplier of cadavers fails to leave him alone, there’s murder and mystery on the cards as the bodies start piling up. Last but not least, if the streets of London weren’t strange enough, get ready for a gothic and gory investigation involving Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde… Crafted a crazed collection of three dark, dangerous, and daring tales, ‘Selected Robert Louis Stevenson’ is the perfect companion for fans of the 2002 Disney movie ´Treasure Planet´. Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, essayist, and travel writer. He is best known for ‘Treasure Island’, ‘Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’, and ‘Kidnapped´. He remains today an influential sci-fi and gothic-horror writer.

Objev podobné jako Selected Robert Louis Stevenson - Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: In AN INLAND VOYAGE, Stevenson is at his best. The book was inspired by a canoe trip he made with a friend in 1876 on the rivers of northern France. As we travel with him, we meet a rich variety of characters, portrayed with unspoiled relish by the vivacious and energetic young author. It is charming to discover that boat clubs flourished on the continent a century ago, and that friendship and hospitality were as common among sportsmen then as they are today.

Objev podobné jako An Inland Voyage - Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: ‘Edinburgh - Picturesque Notes’ is a love letter to home in many ways. In a collection of essays renowned author, Robert Louis Stevenson, recounts historic areas of the city, and the contrasts it contains, split between the rich and poor, the city and the countryside. He lovingly delves in to the beauty of the city, nostalgic for its past, but does not shy away from the gruesome history of his city either, recounting the tales of many sinister events such as ‘Deacon Brodie’ and ‘Major Weir’. The essays are humorous, with quick jabs at the residents of the city and even the weather, the most common jibe of all for those familiar with Scotland. To Stevenson, he was sharing this nostalgia with all the Edinburgh emigrants, in the hopes that they would find comfort in seeing a place near and dear to them recounted in his book. Perfect for those fascinated with Scotland’s ancient city, or just really big fans of ‘Trainspotting’.

Objev podobné jako Edinburgh - Picturesque Notes - Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: ‘A Christmas Sermon’ is an emotional and powerful piece. Written by Stevenson as he recuperated from another lung issue outside New York, he ponders the questions of life, death, morality and man’s place in it all. His prose is beautiful, his pondering interrupted by philosophy and a healthy dose of poetry. It is an emotional read, seeing such a great literary mind facing down the long journey, but *spoiler alert* it ends happily. Stevenson concludes that man’s purpose is "to be honest, to be kind, to earn a little and spend less, to make upon the whole a family happier for his presence". They are questions we all ask ourselves, questions that can make us feel hopelessly lost, but we aren’t, we’re just figuring things out. This little sermon packs a punch, it is incredibly cathartic pondering the questions of life with one of the greatest literary minds of all time, and as such is perfect reading for anyone.

Objev podobné jako A Christmas Sermon - Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: This collection includes: THE AMATEUR EMIGRANT: FROM THE CLYDE TO SANDY HOOK.COCKERMOUTH AND KESWICK, AN AUTUMN EFFECT, A WINTER'S WALK IN CARRICK AND GALLOWAY, FOREST NOTES, A MOUNTAIN TOWN IN FRANCE, RANDOM MEMORIES: ROSA QUO LOCORUM, THE IDEAL HOUSE, DAVOS IN WINTER, HEALTH AND MOUNTAINS, ALPINE DIVERSION, THE STUMULATION OF THE ALPS, ROADS, and ON THE ENJOYMENT OF UNPLEASANT PLACES.

Objev podobné jako Essays of Travel - Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: 'Tales and Fantasies' is a short story collection by much-loved Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. Published posthumously in 1905, the collection included the farcical 'The Misadventures of John Nicholson', the supernatural 'The Body Snatcher' and the moralistic 'The Story of a Lie'. A humorous, charming collection from the famous 'Treasure Island' author.

Objev podobné jako Tales and Fantasies - Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: A collection of Stevenson's first published works, "New Arabian Nights" is divided into two volumes of loosely connected short stories. There is no Scheherazade this time, but Stevenson chooses to present a variety of perspectives that merge together into a larger whole. The stories follow the characters' various adventures in Europe, shrouded in mystery and romance. Irony and humour go hand in hand, turning this early writerly product of Stevenson into an entertaining, widely-read, and definitely recommended piece of fiction not only for Stevenson's fans, but for short story genre aficionados as well. Some of the stories included are "The Suicide Club", "The Pavilion of the Links", and "A Lodging for the Night".

Objev podobné jako New Arabian Nights - Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: ‘The Sea Fogs’ represents a highly personal insight in to the life and health of the world renowned author, Robert Louise Stevenson. It follows his honeymoon in the Napa Valley in California where he and his new wife have taken up residence in an abandoned silver mine. Stevenson had long been afflicted by pulmonary difficulties and it was hoped these two months away from the damp of San Francisco would give his ailing lungs a chance to recuperate. It is here where we are first acquainted with the ‘Sea Fogs’ drifting in from the pacific and swarming the coast. Breath-taking in his vivid description of this stunning natural phenomenon, his ailing health hangs low over the awesome sight in front of him. It is a moving short, fantastic in its description and commanding in its beauty, it also offers a profound insight in to the mind of this iconic author and his ability to see the beauty and joy in everything. This short is perfect reading for any nature lovers or those looking for the perfect bed-time read.

Objev podobné jako The Sea Fogs - Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: Off the windswept coast of Iceland, there’s a ship with a mysterious passenger on board. Her name is Thorgunna, and soon she’ll be dead. But that won’t be the end of her story. Inspired by Iceland folk-tales, "The Waif Woman" is a creepy fable about pride and envy. It hinges on the deathbed promise the locals make to Thorgunna before she passes. Once they break it, her ghost comes calling to wreak revenge. "The Waif Woman" was never published in Stevenson’s lifetime, eventually coming out 20 years after his death.

Objev podobné jako The Waif Woman - Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: Robert Louis Stevenson's unconventional 1880 honeymoon in an abandoned silver mining camp on the shoulder of Mount St. Helena provides the backdrop for this wonderful narrative of late 19th century California. "Squatting" for two months during a California summer with his new wife, Fanny Vandegrift, The Silverado Squatters provides readers with insight into life in the Napa Valley—with descriptions of the "experiments" with local wine growing, his visit to a petrified forest, his first use of the telephone, and the characters of the local people. Stevenson used his memories of this California honeymoon to create much of the descriptive detail found in 1883's Treasure Island.

Objev podobné jako The Silverado Squatters - Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: ‘A day with Robert Louis Stevenson’ is no doubt every ‘Stevensonian’s’ dream, it is a rare look behind the curtain of one of the greatest literary talents mankind has ever seen. This book takes you to the sickly authors home where only the most "favoured" people were ever permitted. Consider yourself favoured, and step inside with this legendary author as you sit down to have all you burning questions answered. This book is perfect for fans of the great author as it gives an incredibly fascinating and vivid first hand insight in to his later life.

Objev podobné jako A Day with Robert Louis Stevenson - Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: 'In The South Seas' is a collection of stories from the Pacific Islands curated by Stevenson as he cruised through the islands. The collection is among some of the most important bodies of literature that focus on the Pacific area in the 19th century. The collection acts as a time capsule of tradition and culture that has since been lost to time and offers an incredibly fascinating and valuable insight in to a part of human history rarely given its due attention. The collection covers the various tribal cultures, languages, traditions and societies in the islands making it an important anthropological piece of work. Stevenson brings the vast ocean expanses, the stunning nature and the beauty of Polynesian culture to life in these pages. It is a compelling and deeply fascinating read perfect for anyone who loves David Attenborough's show 'Our Planet'.

Objev podobné jako In the South Seas - Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: Každý z mé rodiny někoho zabil. Někteří z nás, ti, kteří dosáhli výrazných úspěchů, zabili vícekrát. Nechci to dramatizovat, ale je to tak. Někteří z nás jsou dobří, jiní špatní a někteří prostě jen nešťastní.Já jsem Ernest Cunningham. Říkejte mi Ern nebo Ernie. Přál bych si, abych zabil toho, kdo rozhodl, že naše rodinné setkání by se mělo konat v lyžařském středisku, ale je to trochu složitější.Zabil jsem někoho? Ano. Ano, zabil. Kdo to byl? Tak začneme: Můj bratr. Moje nevlastní sestra. Moje žena. Můj otec. Moje matka. Moje švagrová. Můj strýc. Můj nevlastní otec. Moje teta. Já.

Objev podobné jako Každý z mé rodiny někoho zabil - Benjamin Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: In ‘The Sire de Maletroit's Door’ we follow young Denis de Beaulieu, a veteran in the raging ‘Hundred Years War’ as he creeps through the streets of Burgundy trying to avoid patrolling enemy troops. As he attempts to make his way home he is almost discovered by the enemy and must take cover behind the nearest door. This sanctuary will bear a steep price however, as he comes to meet the contemptuous occupant of this house with their very unusual demands. With a fantastic twist, beautiful description emblematic of Stevenson’s style and powerful incorporations of the idea of fate and destiny, this short is a must for lovers of drama and tension or those of you who loved Netflix’s ‘The King’.

Objev podobné jako The Sire de Maletroit's Door - Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: If you’re thinking of reconnecting with old friends, this suspenseful tale may make you reconsider. Frank and Northmour haven’t seen each other in years. Mainly due to Northmour being a bad-tempered recluse. So when Frank turns up unannounced at Northmour’s house, he can’t quite believe his eyes. His old college buddy is entertaining guests! And not only that, he’s due to be married to one of them. But there are some ugly secrets lurking behind Northmour’s transformation. And as Frank digs into the mystery, he’s pulled into a thriller of Italian crime families, fraudulent bankers and forbidden love. Hailed by Arthur Conan Doyle as Stevenson’s "high water-mark", "Pavilion on the Links" recalls the thrillers of Agatha Christie or Wilkie Collins.

Objev podobné jako The Pavilion on the Links - Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: ‘New Poems, and Variant Readings’ represents the adoration for which Stevenson’s fans have for his work. This collection of dozens of poems has been painstakingly gathered piece by piece by his fans from individual collectors the world over to create this book. They are incredibly personal, insightful and intimate looks in to the life of this legendary author, with the love poems in particular being a stand out attraction. These pieces were created over many years, and kept safe by Stevenson across his many globe-trotting travels, yet never published in his lifetime. For fans of Stevenson this collection gives an incredible insight in to the mind of one of history’s best writers while allowing you the chance to revel in one of literatures best kept secrets.

Objev podobné jako New Poems, and Variant Readings - Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: This collection of three plays written by two equally creative minds takes the reader on a wild journey. In ‘Deacon Brodie’ we follow the double life of the character of the same name, a politician by day and a thrill seeking thief by night - will his double life catch up with him? We are then thrown in to a vicious boiling pot of romance and violence in ‘Beau Austin’ where a womanising bachelor will have to move carefully if he hopes to survive. Spurned lovers, duels to the death and huge sums of money on the line, what more could you ask from a dramatic play? Finally we take to the seas, where some iconic characters from ‘Treasure Island’ will reprise their roles in a tale of love, hope of course lost treasure. It is an adventurous caper with wonderful characters, perfect for any lovers of ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’.

Objev podobné jako The Plays of W. E. Henley and R. L. Stevenson - Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: ‘Songs of Travel, and Other Verses’ is a collection of forty-four poems written in the last years of the life of renowned author Robert L. Stevenson. It is a wonderful collection with a wide range from love ballads to more pensive deliberations on time, being and mortality. Many poems are nostalgic retrospectives on his native Scotland, while others are set in his new home of Samoa. The word ‘Travel’ encompasses not just the physical movement of oneself, but also the internal journey we all take in our own lives. It is a beautiful collection of poetry, perfect for fans of Rupi Kaur’s ‘Milk and Honey’.

Objev podobné jako Songs of Travel, and Other Verses - Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: The walking trip that Stevenson describes in [i]Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes[/i] (1879) was taken when the nascent author was still in his twenties and pining for a lost love. Accompanied by Modestine, the eponymous donkey he hired to carry his camping gear, the journey proved both challenging and charming.

Objev podobné jako Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes - Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: Příběh od skotského spisovatele Roberta Louise Stevensona patří mezi klenoty nejen anglické, ale i světové literatury. Rozpolcená postava doktora Jekylla a pana Hyda plná napětí a protikladů inspirovala filmové tvůrce, hudebníky i textaře. Klasický viktoriánský horor o dvou protikladných tvářích lidského charakteru ztělesněných dobrým doktorem Jekyllem a zlým panem Hydem. Když advokát pan Utterson začne řešit závěť svého starého přítele pana Jekylla, vyvstávají před ním znepokojivé otázky. Jaký byl vztah počestného dr. Jekylla a tajemného pana Hayda? Kdo zabil Sira Danverse?

Objev podobné jako Podivný případ doktora Jekylla a pana Hyda - Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: Explore an epic trio of ‘Masters of Horror’ in this rip-roaring collection of dark, dangerous, and devilish tales. In ‘Frankenstein’, we’ll uncover Mary Shelly’s masterpiece as Victor Frankenstein strives to give life to a being of his own creation. We’ll then be whisked off to Transylvania to ponder over the meaning of good vs. evil as one young lawyer travels to Castle Dracula – and encounters one very peculiar count... Last but not least, you’ll be led down a gothic and gory investigation involving Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde… This dark, dangerous, and daring collection is the perfect companion for fans of Netflix's ´Dracula´ and Marcus Sedgwick's ´The Monsters We Deserve´. Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851) was an English novelist, celebrated for her early example of science fiction in her widely read Gothic novel ‘Frankenstein’. Bram Stoker (1847-1912) was an Irish author celebrated for his Gothic horror ‘Dracula’. Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer. He is best known for ‘Treasure Island’ and ‘Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’.

Objev podobné jako Masters of Horror - Bram Stoker, Mary W. Shelley, Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: ‘Across the Plains’ is a vibrant collection of travel and exploration pieces from Stevenson’s life. ‘Across the Plains’ itself recounts Stevenson’s journey from Glasgow to New York before his long train ride to California. It offers a fascinating insight in to how our world used to be, from the weeks of travel to the vastly different food, and unfortunately the vast prevalence of xenophobia. Other tales such as ‘Fontainebleau’ are love letters to the beauty of a small French town populated by artists where life is slow and procrastination is the order of the day. Or for the history buffs among you ‘The Old Pacific Capital’ gives a fascinating account of California’s old capital of Monterey. It is a collection perfect for those fascinated with the Victorian age, or those of you obsessed with ‘Carnival Row’, there’s just no elves unfortunately.

Objev podobné jako Across the Plains, with Other Memories and Essays - Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: One is kind, well-respected, and intelligent. The other is evil, selfish and, oh-so-immoral. But what if I told you that they were both the same person? And what would you think if I revealed that scientific endeavours, gory investigations, and malicious meanderings were behind this strange case of dual personality? ‘The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’ is a tense and thrilling read for fans of Netflix’s gloriously gothic ‘Wednesday’ series. Celebrated for his rip-roaring adventure tales and gothic fiction, Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, and travel writer. He is best known for ‘Treasure Island’, ‘Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde’, and ‘Kidnapped´.

Objev podobné jako The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: ‘A Footnote to History’ is an account of Colonial abuse in Samoa, the scramble by the US, Germany and Britain so swallow up land with little regard for the native Samoans. Stevenson became deeply ingrained in the local culture, siding squarely with the Samoans against the duplicitous colonials, so much so that he even fought alongside the Samoans to help keep their king in power. It is frontline journalism, Stevenson is in the midst of this conflict and gives incredible account of both the foreign and native discord. His account brings century old events to life and makes for incredible reading. Despite its age, the lessons in this book stand the test of time and deserve to be learned by all.

Objev podobné jako A Footnote to History - Eight Years of Trouble in Samoa - Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: Father Damien was a Belgian, Roman Catholic Missionary who devoted his life to helping at a leper sanctuary in Hawaii. Eventually Father Damien would die of the illness more than twenty years after arriving at the sanctuary. This letter by Stevenson is in fact a response to the Reverend of Hawaii, who following Damien’s death began attacking his character, something Stevenson took huge problem with. This letter is a beautiful example of the kind of soul Stevenson was, in this letter he refutes the reverend’s gross statements point by point. Stevenson targets the hypocrisy of the reverend, his lack of moral character and his failure in his spiritual duties. This letter is a potent moral statement stemming from a desire to be good and to do better.

Objev podobné jako Father Damien - An Open Letter to the Reverend Dr. Hyde of Honolulu - Robert Louis Stevenson - e-kniha

eBook: Slavný eroticko-okultní román mistra extrémního hororu konečně v češtině. Právničce Ann Slavikové se zdají děsivé sny s temným sexuálním nábojem. Vrací se v nich do minulosti: na svět přivádí svou dceru Melanii a zároveň je středem pozornosti záhadných postav v pláštích, které si chlípně pohrávají s jejím tělem…V současné realitě slaví Ann úspěchy v práci, s dnes již sedmnáctiletou Melanií a svým partnerem básníkem Martinem plánuje výlet do Paříže. Jenže radostná očekávání jí kalí ona opakující se noční můra, která ji nakonec dožene k návštěvě psychiatra… a minulost o sobě dá vědět i tím, že zmatenou Ann nečekaně přivolá do jejího rodného městečka Lockwoodu, ztraceného kdesi v lesích, v hájemství vidláků a podivného matriarchálního společenství.Souběžně s tímto vším se v končinách nedaleko Lockwoodu chce dostat na svobodu dvojice nebezpečných chovanců léčebny pro choromyslné. Jakou má jejich urputná snaha souvislost s Ann? A jak se vším souvisí blížící se rovnodennost a fakt, že v noci na vše shlíží narůžovělý měsíc? Sukuby poprvé vyšly v roce 1992 v uhlazené podobě určené pro mainstreamové publikum. O devatenáct let později se dočkaly vydání nového, necenzurovaného, v podobě, jak je autor původně zamýšlel. Český překlad byl na autorovo doporučení pořízen z této pozdější verze, vydané kultovním americkým nakladatelstvím Necro Publications. Vzhledem ke všem těmto skutečnostem četbu doporučujeme čtenářům a čtenářkám starším osmnácti let, kteří jsou srozuměni s tím, že v rukou nedrží romantickou selanku.

Objev podobné jako Sukuby - Edward Lee - e-kniha

eBook: Mickey7 je postradatelný člen lidské výpravy vyslané kolonizovat ledový svět Niflheim. Kdykoliv je nějaká mise příliš nebezpečná, pošlou Mickeyho. Když zemře, prostě se vyrobí nové tělo, do jehož paměti se nahraje většina Mickeyho starých vzpomínek. Po šesti zmrtvýchvstáních už Mickey7 dobře ví, jak to chodí… a taky chápe, proč bylo v době, kdy se rozhodl připojit k expedici, volné právě tohle jediné místo. Když se během rutinní průzkumné mise ztratí, je považován za mrtvého. A než se stihne vrátit na základnu, už je ve službě Mickey8. Souběžná existence duplicitních lidských bytostí je zakázaná a jestli na to ostatní přijdou, oba je nechají zrecyklovat.A tak musí Mickey7 existenci svého dvojníka před zbytkem kolonie tajit. Život na Niflheimu však není žádný med. Atmosféra je pro lidi nedýchatelná, jídla je málo, teraformace postupuje pomalu a velitel Marshall je z toho značně nervózní. Přežití nakonec záleží právě na Mickeym. Pokud ovšem neumře nadobro.

Objev podobné jako Mickey7 - Edward Ashton - e-kniha

eBook: Příběh jedné z nejosobitějších a nejpozoruhodnějších zemí světa. Edward Rutherfurd si získal a okouzlil miliony čtenářů svými velkolepými, široce pojatými ságami, v nichž líčí historii různých slavných míst po dobu života celých generací. V románu Čína je teď uvádí do bezmezně bohatého a fascinujícího prostředí Říše středu. Edward Rutherfurd na základě mimořádně důkladně probádaných pramenů předkládá velkolepým stylem ztvárněný obraz jedné z nejosobitějších a zároveň nejpozoruhodnějších zemí světa. Příběh se začíná odvíjet v roce 1839 na začátku první opiové války a sleduje čínské dějiny až do pádu císařství. Autor zachycuje proměnlivé životní osudy různých čínských, britských a amerických rodin, zápasících s rozbouřenými vlnami dějin. Při tom svým nezaměnitelným stylem zachycuje velice zasvěcený pohled na čínské dějiny a čínskou společnost, na její odvěké tradice a epochální zvraty, jakož i vzestup země do postavení přední světové mocnosti. Jako obvykle jsme zváni na bohatou hostinu oplývající romantickými i dobrodružnými příběhy, hrdinkami i darebáky, boji na život a na smrt, jakož i neuvěřitelnými osudy. Román Čína nám před očima oživuje scénu této obrovské a neustále se vyvíjející země. Rutherfurd líčí bouřlivý vzestup a pád říší prostírajících se od Šanghaje po Nanking a Velkou zeď v dobách, v nichž se kolonialistický Západ a bohatý a komplikovaný Východ setkávají v dramatickém střetávání kultur a národů. Edward Rutherfurd, vlastním jménem Francis Edward Wintle (*1948 v Salisbury) je anglický spisovatel, autor série románových ság popisujících historii osidlování. Ve svých knihách zajímavě kombinuje smyšlené postavy, dokonce celé rody, a skutečné historické osobnosti a události. Po studiích na Univerzitě v Cambridgi a Stanfordově univerzitě pracoval v knihkupectví a v nakladatelství, současně začal psát prózu i dramata. Když se prosadil rozsáhlým historickým románem Sarum (česky 1995, 2001), odehrávajícím se v okolí monumentu Stonehenge a města Salisbury, začal se živit psaním. Svou druhou knihu Russka (česky 2002) věnoval carskému Rusku a vylíčil v ní události, jež provázely tuto zemi od kozáckých dob až do dnů říjnové revoluce. České čtenáře nejvíce zaujal pozoruhodnou románovou ságou Londýn (česky 1999) o založení a životě britského hlavního města. Další Rutherfurdův román Hvozd (česky 2001) čtenáře provádí devíti bouřlivými staletími dějin mystického kraje lesů a vřesovišť v jižní Anglii. Pozoruhodné dílo věnované irské historii vyšlo ve dvou svazcích – Dublin: počátky (česky 2005) a Irsko: probuzení (česky 2007). Živoucí mozaiku dějin amerického velkoměsta přináší autorův New York (česky 2010). Následoval oslnivý portrét města světel Paříž (česky 2014). Rutherfurd žil řadu let v Londýně a Dublinu, nyní pobývá střídavě v Evropě a New Yorku.

Objev podobné jako Čína - Edward Rutherfurd - e-kniha

eBook: \'Lost\' (1898) is a short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel \'Looking 2000-1887\' (1888).On the 25th of May, 1866, Charles Randall leaves Germany to catch the steamer home to America, leaving behind his tearful lover Ida Werner. Forced to part because of financial problems, they promise to reunite as soon as possible, but when life starts to intervene, will the two lovers ever meet again?This sweet and lovable short story will delight fans of Bellamy\'s other works, such as ´Hooking Watermelons´ and ´Pott\'s Painless Cure´.

Objev podobné jako Lost - Edward Bellamy - e-kniha

eBook: \'Deserted\' (1898), a humorous, sentimental tale of young love amidst the Nevada desert, is a short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel \'Looking 2000-1887\' (1888). When young Mr. Lombard hears that Miss Dwyer and her sister Mrs. Eustis, are taking the train back to New York from San Francisco, he makes up an excuse to travel with them. Desperately in love with Miss Dwyer, he hopes to find the right moment to ask her to marry him, but the trip does not go according to plan. This fun and heartwarming tale will delight fans of Bellamy\'s other works, such as ´Hooking Watermelons´ and ´A Love Story Reversed´.

Objev podobné jako Deserted - Edward Bellamy - e-kniha

eBook: Published just three years before the outbreak of WWI in Europe, ‘Havoc’ gives a fascinating insight into the atmosphere on the continent at the time. Colliding in Vienna are the beautiful Mademoiselle Idiale and her lover, the Emperors of Germany and Austria and the Czar of Russia, and an American journalist who comes across a secret memo. A story of ruin, speculation, spies and crime – this is a gripping tale from popular author E. Phillips Oppenheim.

Objev podobné jako Havoc - Edward Phillips Oppenheim - e-kniha

eBook: Tajuplný příběh z období konce 18. století se odehrává na pozadí zásadních společenských změn vrcholících Velkou francouzskou revolucí a poskytuje duchovní pohled na individuální i společenský život lidí. Má sloužit jako podnět pro nasměrování čtenáře k duchovním ideálům, ale také jako upozornění, aby lidé hledající v oblastech duchovna nesahali k metodám nebo prostředkům slibujícím rychlý a snadný zisk, síly nebo schopnosti. Takové metody nebo prostředky v sobě totiž vždy skrývají nesmírná rizika a nebezpečí, která mohou nepřipraveného člověka velmi poškodit.

Objev podobné jako Zanoni - Edward Bulwer Lytton - e-kniha

eBook: \'Hooking Watermelons\' (1898) is a short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel \'Looking 2000-1887\' (1888).New York lawyer, Arthur Steele, returns to Fairfield to visit his parents, but when he catches young Lina Maynard stealing watermelons from the backyard, his trip home takes a surprising turn.This endearing short story will delight admirers of Bellamy\'s other works, such as \'Lost\' and \'A Love Story Reversed\'.

Objev podobné jako Hooking Watermelons - Edward Bellamy - e-kniha

eBook: First published in 1907, ‘Berenice’ by E. Phillips Oppenheim tells the tale of the lonely gentleman Matravers. A man of high tastes with very definite views, he writes reviews for the London papers. After a particularly savage review of a new play, he realises that the lead is played by a beautiful young woman named Berenice – the same woman with whom he has been exchanging looks in the park. The pair become close, but will Berenice’s secretive past catch up with the couple?

Objev podobné jako Berenice - Edward Phillips Oppenheim - e-kniha

eBook: E. Phillips Oppenheim’s first novel, ‘Expiation’ is a story packed full of suspense and surprise. Set between England and Canada, the tale follows the fortunes of Harold Mornington, who returns to his orphaned children after twenty years of living in exile. Will they be able to accept their father? Full of heartbreak and mystery, this is an enjoyable early read from the prolific author.

Objev podobné jako Expiation - Edward Phillips Oppenheim - e-kniha

eBook: Originally published in 1906, ‘The Malefactor’ is one of E. Phillips Oppenheim’s earlier novels. Sir Wingrave Seton has been wrongfully imprisoned for manslaughter in order to defend the honour of a lady. The years inside have changed his nature however, and upon his release Sir Wingrave wishes only to plot his revenge. Fans of Alexandre Dumas’ ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ will enjoy this similar tale of wrongful imprisonment, mystery, and vengeance.

Objev podobné jako The Malefactor - Edward Phillips Oppenheim - e-kniha

eBook: Returning home late one night, bachelor Herbert Wrayson discovers a young woman searching his flat. After interrogating her it becomes apparent that she thought she was in the flat of his upstairs neighbour, Morris Barnes. Wrayson soon finds himself caught up in a murder mystery, all the while falling for the lovely young woman. But who is she, what did she want with Barnes? And does she have anything to hide? A classic whodunnit from the skilful mystery author E. Phillips Oppenheim.

Objev podobné jako The Avenger - Edward Phillips Oppenheim - e-kniha

eBook: In Paris, gambling house the Palace Noire is raided by police. Disguised as a workman, one man escapes, alongside a young girl and a monkey. Wounded on the night of the raid, Gilbert Hannaway has been searching for the girl for five years. French detective Jacques Leblun also seeks the escaped party – with hopes to track down the escaped man before he retires. Will the runaways ever be discovered? And what secrets do they hold? An exciting, adventurous novel from popular author E. Phillips Oppenheim.

Objev podobné jako Passers-By - Edward Phillips Oppenheim - e-kniha

eBook: When beautiful actress Louise Maurel’s car breaks down in the middle of the countryside she is fortunate to find herself in the vicinity of the home of the Strangeways brothers. Though prejudiced and misogynistic, the brothers soon find themselves softening thanks to Louise’s influence. Romance and love-triangles ensue in this charming novel from prolific author E. Phillips Oppenheim.

Objev podobné jako The Hillman - Edward Phillips Oppenheim - e-kniha

eBook: ‘The Governors’ tells the story of Phineas Duge. The leader of a group of American millionaires, Duge becomes suspicious of his fellow millionaires and manages to trick them all into signing a document which will give him ultimate control over them. When the document is stolen however, a desperate search ensues to recover it first.

Objev podobné jako The Governors - Edward Phillips Oppenheim - e-kniha

eBook: Představme si, že v roce 1934 obdrží spisovatel H. P. Lovecraft dráždivou výzvu k napsání povídky pro avantgardní literární časopis Erotesque. Je mu nabídnut velkorysý honorář a příslib, že jeho dílo bude vydáno pod pseudonymem.Věčně živořící Lovecraft by větší sumu peněz samozřejmě uvítal, jenže věc má háček: povídka pro toto exkluzivní periodikum musí být hlavně a především erotická.Poněkud puritánský autor se napřed zhrozí, ale okolnosti ho záhy přesvědčí, aby nabídku přijal, popustil otěže své představivosti a sexuálně provokativní prózu si vyzkoušel…Edward Lee (1957–), který se s představou Lovecrafta píšícího nespoutanou erotiku v této knize popasoval nadmíru nápaditým a až šokujícím způsobem, už léta patří k nejvýraznějším autorům extrémního a transgresivního hororu. Lovecrafta uvádí jako svůj hlavní inspirační zdroj a mimo jiné i Tramvají č. 1852 se jej pokouší zasadit do zcela nového kontextu, pro někoho rouhavého, pro jiné podnětně originálního.

Objev podobné jako Tramvaj č. 1852 - Edward Lee - e-kniha

eBook: Na Niflheim dorazilo léto. Lišejníky kvetou, šestikřídlá netopýří stvoření vesele štěbetají a Mickey Barnes je pořád ještě naživu, jakkoliv ho to samotného překvapuje. Je nyní pouze jedním z řadových kolonistů a místo toho, aby čistil jádro reaktoru, tráví celé dny čištěním králíkáren. Není to špatný život. Ale na jak dlouho? Teď sice ještě svítí sluníčko, ovšem zima se blíží. Antihmota, energetický zdroj kolonie, dochází. Aby přežili, vydává se Mickey na nebezpečnou cestu s cílem získat zpět antihmotovou bombu, která by zásoby energie doplnila. Hmyzáci mají ale svoje vlastní starosti a bomby se nehodlají vzdát jen tak pro nic za nic. Co bude ochoten obětovat, aby zajistil přežití lidstva? Román Trable s antihmotou je pokračováním knihy Mickey7. Kombinuje akci a nečekané zvraty, zkoumá témata přežití, identity a obětí, které jsme ochotni přinést pro vyšší dobro.

Objev podobné jako Trable s antihmotou - Edward Ashton - e-kniha

eBook: \'At Pinney\'s Ranch\' (1898) is a short story by the American author, Edward Bellamy, most famous for his socialist and utopian novel \'Looking 2000-1887\' (1888).It was love at first sight when John Lansing and Mary Hollister first met at Pinney\'s ranch, and four years later they are happily married. But when Austin Flint is found murdered, suspicion falls on an innocent Lansing, forcing him to flee town and leave behind everything he loves in order to prove his innocence.This tense and gripping tale will delight admirers of Bellamy\'s other works, such as ´Hooking Watermelons´ and ´Deserted´.

Objev podobné jako At Pinney's Ranch - Edward Bellamy - e-kniha