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''...this poignant and disarming story is full of heart and its crescendo will give you tingles'' Attitude Magazine ''Outstanding'' Irish ExaminerSam has known his sister Jessica all his life. Tonight is the first time they''re going to meet.Sam Waver has always been a loner: bullied, struggling at school, with parents who have very little time for him. The one person he has always been able to rely on is his beloved older sibling - but when they announce that they are transitioning, Sam''s life is thrown upside down. He''s convinced nothing will ever be the same again - but as Sam is about to discover, nothing is more constant than love.A moving and heartfelt portrait of one family''s journey to acceptance, from a master storyteller. ''A story with so much heart that the pages practically pulse. Both funny and moving... this is a must-read for all ages'' Irish Independent

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The essential graphic novel series - the ultimate introduction to the world of 2000 AD! Judge Death is "the most dangerous threat Mega-City One faces, and he’s on the loose again." - Slings And Arrows The Essential Judge Death: My Name Is Death is the perfect introduction to Judge Dredd''s greatest foe. From the pen of acclaimed Judge Dredd creator John Wagner (A History of Violence) comes the origin story of 2000 AD''s most enduring villain. Includes Young Death, with art by Peter Doherty (Shaolin Cowboy), Tea With Mrs. Gunderson by artist Dean Ormston (Black Hammer) and the classic My Name Is Death and The Wilderness Days with art by Frazer Irving (Batman & Robin). This collection is an ideal jumping on point for new readers.

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“My name is Book and I’ll tell you the story of my life.” Non-fiction like you''ve never read it before!Quirky and humorous, part poetry, part reflection, this is the story of the book told by none other than ... BOOK! This extraordinary character begins by reminding us of his origins in oral story and clay tablets, then ponders on papyrus, parchment and paper, and on being a scroll who finally gets a spine. We see Book lovingly illuminated by monks in medieval monasteries, then witness the massive changes brought about by the invention of the printing press, and the coming of paperbacks and eBooks in the 20th century. But Book’s not the straightforwardly chronological sort, and can’t help musing – and those musings, whether they’re on the evolution of the alphabet, libraries, book-burning or blurbs, are delightful and thought-provoking. Sixteen years of reflection and observation have gone into this charming title.

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1867. On a dark and chilling night Eliza Caine arrives in Norfolk to take up her position as governess at Gaudlin Hall. As she makes her way across the station platform, a pair of invisible hands push her from behind into the path of an approaching train. She is only saved by the vigilance of a passing doctor.It is the start of a journey into a world of abandoned children, unexplained occurrences and terrifying experiences which Eliza will have to overcome if she is to survive the secrets that lie within Gaudlin’s walls…

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Get ready for a buttload of laughs in this hilarious picture book about a pair of siblings who face a frightening question—can butts be haunted?Two siblings are going to sleep over at Gramma and GrampaÂ’s creepy new house for the very first time. Their neighbors say thereÂ’s a ghost living there, but these kids definitely arenÂ’t scared. That is…until the dead of night, when strange sounds and smells start coming from the older brotherÂ’s pants. ThereÂ’s only one logical conclusion… His butt must be haunted!Filled with gas, ghosts, and plenty of giggles, this book will inspire endless rereads as it turns farts into the butt of the joke.

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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND WINNER OF THE 2024 DIVERSE BOOK AWARDSHilarious, honest and heartbreaking, MY NAME IS MAAME is the most moving debut - and a heroine you''ll never forget.*Shortlisted for the Diverse Book Awards 2024**Read with Jenna Today Book Club Pick**Apple Book of the Month**A 2023 Debut of the Year as chosen by:SUNDAY TIMES, STYLIST, VOGUE, RED MAGAZINE, INDEPENDENT, BELFAST TELEGRAPH, HUFFINGTON POST UK, POP SUGAR, HARPERS BAZAAR, MY WEEKLY, EVENING STANDARD, COSMOPOLITAN, BUSTLE* ___________________________________________________________________________''Lively, funny, poignant . . . Prepare to fall in love with Maddie. I did!'' BONNIE GARMUS, Sunday Times bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry''Utterly charming and deeply moving . . . Maddie''s journey will resonate with anyone who''s had to grow up - or who''s still trying to''CELESTE NG, New York Times bestselling author of Little Fires Everywhere ''I loved every page of this beautiful, heartwarming, empowering book. An exceptional debut from an incredibly exciting new talent'' BETH O''LEARY, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Flatshare''One of the must-reads of the year'' SUNDAY TIMES----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Maame (ma-meh) has many meanings in Twi, but in my case, it means woman.What to say on a first date?Back pain in your mid-20s normal?Is it bad to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''An exhilarating read'' Spectator‘Unsettling and utterly compelling’ Woman and Home‘incredibly well-written’ Good Housekeeping''Hypnotically clean, clear prose... powerful and memorable'' Irish Times''You will hurtle through the book, because it is such a compelling story'' Irish Examiner______From internationally bestselling author John Boyne, a challenging and visceral narrative that asks the question: can one cataclysmic moment turn someone into a monster?On the face of it, Freya lives a gilded existence, dancing solely to her own tune. She has all the trappings of wealth and privilege, a responsible job as a surgeon specialising in skin grafts, a beautiful flat in a sought-after development, and a flash car. But it wasn’t always like this. Hers is a life founded on darkness.Did what happened to Freya as a child one fateful summer influence the adult she would become – or was she always destined to be that person? Was she born with cruelty in her heart or did something force it into being?In Fire, John Boyne takes the reader on a chilling, uncomfortable but utterly compelling psychological journey to the epicentre of the human condition, asking the age-old question: nurture – or nature?______Praise for John Boyne''One of the greatest craftsmen in contemporary literature'' Colum McCann''Among the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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An epic.... Impactful and provocative The New York Times An almost note-perfect piece of first-person storytelling Guardian Subtle, intelligent and humane Sunday Telegraph____________John Boyne's acclaimed quartet of Water, Earth, Fire and Air come together at last.Human life is governed by the elements water, earth, fire and air. They are fundamental to our existence. They sustain us, but they also challenge us.In The Elements, John Boyne has created a vivid kaleidoscope to reflect that contradiction: a quartet of intertwined narratives, each providing a different perspective on cause and effect from the points of view of the enabler, the accomplice, the perpetrator and the victim.From a mother on the run from her past, to a young football star on trial, a successful surgeon grappling with childhood trauma, and finally a father on a transformative journey with his son, the four strands weave together to form a tapestry of intersecting lives.Boyne s most ambitious work yet, The Elements is both an engrossing drama and a moving examination of the fault lines inherent to human experience. In crisp, spellbinding prose, he navigates a complex subject with extraordinary empathy and unflinching honesty, at every step challenging us to confront our own perceptions of who we ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In this collection of twelve dark, unerring and surprising short stories, John Boyne explores the extremities of the human condition in all its brilliance and brutality. The secrets we keep and the ways in which they shape us, the impossibility of shared loss, the lengths we will go to in order to protect our families and the distance we will run to protect ourselves.Drawing on a host of enthralling characters – a farmer, a cuckold and a teenager exploring his sexuality; good parents, bad parents, writers and soldiers; a student, a rent boy and a hitman – Boyne examines the hopeful and the damaged without prejudice or judgement. This, his first collection of short stories, is some of John Boyne’s finest writing to date. It includes ‘Rest Day’ which won the 2015 Writing.ie Short Story of the Year award in Ireland.

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‘An epic.... Impactful and provocative’ The New York Times‘An almost note-perfect piece of first-person storytelling’ Guardian‘Subtle, intelligent and humane’ Sunday Telegraph____________John Boyne's acclaimed quartet of Water, Earth, Fire and Air come together at last. Human life is governed by the elements – water, earth, fire and air. They are fundamental to our existence. They sustain us, but they also challenge us. In The Elements, John Boyne has created a vivid kaleidoscope to reflect that contradiction: a quartet of intertwined narratives, each providing a different perspective on cause and effect from the points of view of the enabler, the accomplice, the perpetrator and the victim. From a mother on the run from her past, to a young football star on trial, a successful surgeon grappling with childhood trauma, and finally a father on a transformative journey with his son, the four strands weave together to form a tapestry of intersecting lives. Boyne’s most ambitious work yet, The Elements is both an engrossing drama and a moving examination of the fault lines inherent to human experience. In crisp, spellbinding prose, he navigates a complex subject with extraordinary empathy and unflinching honesty, at every step challenging us to confront our own perceptions of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From internationally bestselling author John Boyne, a contemplative story about one man trying to move forward from the trauma of his youth to become a better father to his son. Being in limbo, 30,000 feet in the air, offers time to reflect and take stock. For Aaron Umber, it’s an opportunity to connect with his 14-year-old son as they travel halfway across the world to meet a woman who isn’t expecting them.Unsettled by his past, and anxious for his future, Aaron is at a crossroads in life. The damage inflicted upon him during his youth has made him the man he is, but now threatens to widen the growing fissures between him and his only child. This trip could bind them closer together, or tear them further apart.In this penetrating examination of action and consequence, fault and attribution, acceptance and resolution, John Boyne gives us a redemptive story of a father and a son on a moving journey to mend their troubled lives.

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An affectionately illustrated bedtime story with witty wordplay that will also make grown-up readers smile – The TimesThere once was a boy called Jeremy GraceWho had a remarkable interest in space.He was quiet and shy, very often alone,Just him and his dog, spending time on their own.Jeremy dreams of journeying through space, but nobody believes in him . . . Nobody, that is, but Maxwell, his incredible dancing dog who encourages him to reach for the stars. The pair embark on an out-of-this-world adventure - but when they are faced with an incoming comet catastrophe, it takes bravery, daring and a little bit of dancing to save the day.Heartwarming and inspirational with a touch of magic, this read-aloud rhyming picture-book story encourages children to follow their dreams.This is the picture book debut from John Boyne, the author of the globally bestselling, multi-million-copy classic, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas. The illustrations are by award-winning rising star Ashling Lindsay.John Boyne, The Bookseller bestseller, May 2024

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Audiokniha: Něco v ní kdysi zemřelo. Teď všechno spálí na prach...Na první pohled žije Freya pohádkový život, v němž platí pouze její vlastní pravidla. Má všechno, co patří k privilegovanému postavení: dostatek peněz, pověst uznávané chiruržky popáleninového centra, okázalý byt po známém fotbalistovi v prestižní čtvrti a luxusní auto. Ale vždy tomu tak nebylo. Současné idyle předcházela temná minulost. Ovlivnilo to, co se jí v dětství jednoho osudného léta přihodilo, dospělou ženu, jíž se stala? Nebo byla vždy předurčena stát se tím, kým dnes je? Skrývala se v jejím srdci krutost už od narození, či se tam násilně uhnízdila teprve později?Ve třetí části své tetralogie bere John Boyne čtenáře na mrazivou, ale naprosto fascinující psychologickou výpravu do epicentra lidské existence a klade si odvěkou otázku: formují nás geny, nebo výchova?Vychází v koedici s Nakladatelstvím Slovart.„Silné čtení, hypnoticky čistá a jasná próza. Freya Petrusová je dostatečně monstrózní a evokativní, aby vtrhla do vašich snů.“ – Irish Times„Boyne ztvárňuje Freyin hlas s takovou autenticitou, že působí jako důvěrnice šeptající vám do ucha. Její tón – místy ostrý a vtipný, jindy bolestně introspektivní – vás udrží v napětí a zároveň zpochybňuje vaše vnímání.“ – Newbooks Playground„Jsem ohromená. Tohle je pro mě nejznepokojivější a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Odran Yates enters Clonliffe Seminary in 1972 after his mother informs him that he has a vocation to the priesthood. He goes in full of ambition and hope, dedicated to his studies and keen to make friends.Forty years later, Odran’s devotion has been challenged by the revelations that have shattered the Irish people’s faith in the church. He has seen friends stand trial, colleagues jailed, the lives of young parishioners destroyed and has become nervous of venturing out in public for fear of disapproving stares and insulting remarks.But when a family tragedy opens wounds from his past, he is forced to confront the demons that have raged within a once respected institution and recognise his own complicity in their propagation.It has taken John Boyne fifteen years and twelve novels to write about his home country of Ireland but he has done so now in his most powerful novel to date, a novel about blind dogma and moral courage, and about the dark places where the two can meet. At once courageous and intensely personal, A History of Loneliness confirms Boyne as one of the most searching chroniclers of his generation.

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‘A perceptive, moving exploration of guilt, grief and complicity’ Sunday Express‘Boyne does not put a foot wrong in this masterly novella’ Mail on Sunday''An intriguing investigation of contemporary trauma... [a] short but powerful book'' Guardian''His quietest novel... but one just as powerful as his larger canvases'' Business Post___________From million-copy-bestselling author John Boyne comes a masterfully reflective story about one woman coming to terms with the demons of her past and finding a new path forward.The first thing Vanessa Carvin does when she arrives on the island is change her name. To the locals, she is Willow Hale, a solitary outsider escaping Dublin to live a hermetic existence in a small cottage, not a notorious woman on the run from her past.But scandals follow like hunting dogs. And she has some questions of her own to answer. If her ex-husband is really the monster everyone says he is, then how complicit was she in his crimes?Escaping her old life might seem like a good idea but the choices she has made throughout her marriage have consequences. Here, on the island, Vanessa must reflect on what she did - and did not do. Only then can she discover whether she is worthy ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER and THE TIMES MUSIC BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023. The exhilarating and startlingly honest autobiography of the living legend. ‘Glorious, exuberant, chatty and candid, a 970-page victory lap past all who ever doubted, diminished or dissed her . . . generous dollops of chutzpah … Nobody puts Barbra in the corner’ New York Times‘A fascinating read… Streisand writes relatively succinctly, with warmth and wit. Behind the sequins, beneath the wigs and through the glass of the recording studio, there’s just a woman who dreamed of being famous and make it happen, on her terms. It’s an accomplished and entrancing walk through a life well lived’ Evening Standard‘The mother of all memoirs’ New YorkerBarbra Streisand is by any account a living legend, a woman who in a career spanning six decades has excelled in every area of entertainment. She is among the handful of EGOT winners (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony) and has one of the greatest and most recognisable voices in popular music. She has been nominated for a Grammy 46 times, and with Yentl she became the first woman to write, produce, direct, and star in a major motion picture. In My Name Is Barbra, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Cyril Avery není pravý Avery - alespoň mu to tak říkají jeho adoptivní rodiče. Ale když není pravý Avery, kdo ve skutečnosti je? Narodil se jako nemanželské dítě mladistvé dívce zavržené její venkovskou irskou komunitou a byl adoptován zámožným dublinským párem prostřednictvím hrbaté redemptoristické jeptišky. Cyril je vržený do světa, a drží ho jen křehké pouto jeho vřelého vztahu k okouzlujícímu a nebezpečnému Julianu Woodbeadovi. Vydán na pospas milosrdenství osudu a náhodám, prochází životem ve snaze poznat sám sebe a svůj původ - a po celá léta bojuje o svou identitu, domov, vlast a o mnoho dalšího. V tomto transcendentním díle nám John Boyne předkládá příběh Irska od 40. let dodnes očima "obyčejného" muže. Je to román, který rozesměje i rozpláče a připomene všem sílu lidského ducha.Vítěz ceny The Glass Bell Award, román roku.

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Kompletní vydání bestsellerů Chlapec v pruhovaném pyžamu a Chlapec na vrcholu hory. Brunovi se nechce opouštět pokojíček, školu a kamarády v Berlíně a stěhovat se do nového, osamělého a ponurého domu v tajemném místě jménem Aušic. Jenomže Fíra, nadřízený Brunova tatínka, tak rozhodl a devítileté děti do podobných záležitostí nemají co mluvit. S kým si tady ale Bruno bude hrát? Z okna vidí jen vysoký plot a za ním! A pak se jednoho dne seznámí se stejně velkým Šmuelem, chlapcem v pruhovaném pyžamu… Na úspěch bestselleru CHLAPEC V PRUHOVANÉM PYŽAMU, který se stal předlohou oblíbeného filmu, navázal irský autor John Boyne další dětskou prózou pojednávající o holocaustu CHLAPEC NA VRCHOLU HORY. Malý Pařížan Pierrot žije na vrcholu hory, kde v tajemném domě pracuje jeho teta jako hospodyně. Píše se rok 1935 a dům, ve kterém pracuje se jmenuje Berghof, horské sídlo Adolfa Hitlera. Vůdce si vezme Pierrota pod svá ochranná křídla a uvrhne ho do nebezpečného světa moci a tajemství… Je otázkou, zda si i Pierrot uchová svou nevinnost, stejně jako Bruno, hrdina známější knihy Johna Boyna.

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Uznávaný irský spisovatel John Boyne představuje v ambiciózním mytickém vyprávění Poutník u bran moudrosti skupinu postav, jejichž životy budeme sledovat v čase i prostoru, dokud se jejich osudy nenaplní. Nejprve to vypadá jako obyčejný příběh jedné rodiny: matka, otec a jejich dva synové, z nichž jeden je agresivní po otci a druhý spíš citlivý po matce. Jeden odejde, druhý zůstane. Jenže budou se znovu a znovu potkávat v různých dobách a na různých místech, počínaje Palestinou prvního tisíciletí a konče současnou Amerikou. Svět kolem se bude proměňovat, jejich osud bude pořád stejný. Dokud nezažijí skutečnou proměnu

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Skvěle napsaná kniha Komnata ozvěn (The Echo Chamber) bez servítek a neuvěřitelně zábavným způsobem nastavuje zrcadlo dnešní době, především vlivu médií a sociálních sítí na život společnosti, kde může jediný příspěvek odeslaný z mobilního telefonu na Twitter či Instagram převrátit naruby život jedinci i celé jeho rodině, tak jak se to stalo hrdinům románu, rodině Cleverlyových, žijící v dnešním Londýně. Na jejich příběhu John Boyne ukazuje, jak se tak skvělá věcička jako mobilní telefon, neboli 180 gramů kovu, skla a plastu, může stát v rukou „ignorantů" a „hlupáků" velmi nebezpečnou zbraní. Člověk může být sebelaskavější filantrop, ale stačí pár slov utroušených v dobré víře a míněných jako podpora a svět sociálních sítí si všechno překroutí dle své vůle a učiní z dotyčného monstrum, jak na vlastní kůži poznají George Cleverley (slavný televizní moderátor u BBC), jeho manželka Beverley (spisovatelka, též slavná, ovšem nikoliv tak, jak by chtěla) a jejich tři dospělé či dospívající děti, Nelson, Elizabeth a Achilles). Během několika pouhých dnů absolvují objevnou cestu propletenou džunglí moderního života, kde minulé pravdy už neplatí a pečlivě budovaná reputace se může během okamžiku zhroutit. Na této cestě se dozví, jak nevraživým, rozezleným a neodpouštějícím se svět může stát, když člověk sejde ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From million-copy-bestselling author John Boyne, an inescapably gritty story about one young man whose direction in life takes a vastly different turn than what he expected. It’s the tabloid sensation of the year: two well-known footballers standing in the dock, charged with sexual assault, a series of vile text messages pointing towards their guilt. As the trial unfolds, Evan Keogh reflects on the events that have led him to this moment.Since leaving his island home, his life has been a lie on many levels. He’s a talented footballer who wanted to be an artist. A gay man in a sport that rejects diversity.A defendant whose knowledge of what took place on that fateful night threatens more than just his freedom or career. The jury will deliver a verdict but, before they do, Evan must judge for himself whether the man he has become is the man he wanted to be.

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Discover an extraordinary tale of innocence, friendship and the horrors of war.''Some things are just sitting there, minding their own business, waiting to be discovered. Like America. And other things are probably better off left alone'' Nine-year-old Bruno has a lot of things on his mind. Who is the ''Fury''? Why did he make them leave their nice home in Berlin to go to ''Out-With'' ? And who are all the sad people in striped pyjamas on the other side of the fence? The grown-ups won''t explain so Bruno decides there is only one thing for it - he will have to explore this place alone. What he discovers is a new friend. A boy with the very same birthday. A boy in striped pyjamas. But why can''t they ever play together?‘A small wonder of a book’ Guardian BACKSTORY: Read an interview with the author JOHN BOYNE and learn all about the Second World War in Germany.

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Audiokniha: Tichá voda břehy mele. Bez milosti bere, ale současně očišťuje a znovuzrozuje. Připluje na jeden z Aranských ostrovů u západního pobřeží Irska, změní si jméno a zabydlí se v prostém domku daleko od zvědavých vesničanů. Poustevničením v nejzazším cípku své vlasti se chce odstřihnout od dublinské minulosti a na důkaz toho se kajícně oholí na ježka. Třiapadesátiletá Vanessa Carvinová – nyní Willow Haleová – se sem však neuchýlila před ramenem spravedlnosti, které už zasáhlo. Uprchla sem před vědomím spoluviny, k níž soud nepřihlédl a nechal ji, ať nad sebou morální trest vynese sama. Slušně zajištěná Vanessa totiž v životě udělala jednu fatální chybu: cosi podstatného přehlédla a až sled neblahých událostí ji přinutil pochopit, že utonutí její mladší dcery nebyla náhoda... Uhrančivá studie ženy v hluboké krizi se opírá o zpověď vypravěčky s povahou nenápadné, a teď už metodické pozorovatelky. Vanessa je sama sobě vrbou a zároveň jako tichá voda podemílá vše nepevné, i kdyby to měl být sám chrám víry v takzvaně osvědčené konzervativní hodnoty. A tak se poddává přívalu vod, které Irsko omývají, neboť poznává, kolik šance na znovuzrození lze z jejich proudu načerpat. Zastánce slabých a přehlížených John Boyne prostřednictvím této rekapitulace zahajuje volnou románovou tetralogii ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Autor bestsellerů John Boyne přináší drsný příběh mladého muže, kterému se nepodařilo splnit si životní sen. Je to bulvární senzace roku: dva známí fotbalisté jsou obviněni ze znásilnění, ale oba svou vinu důrazně popírají, přestože je usvědčují nechutné esemesky.Mladý Ir Evan Keogh sedí na lavici obžalovaných se svým spoluhráčem Robbiem Wolvertonem, a zatímco žalobce a obhájkyně vynášejí na světlo skutečnosti týkající se případu, Evan se noří čím dál hlouběji do vzpomínek a znovu prožívá klíčové okamžiky svého života. Celou dobu v něm hlodá otázka, která se netýká rozsudku o vině či nevině. Musí sám posoudit, jestli muž, kterým se stal, je tím, kým kdysi chtěl být.

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'His relish is infectious' Times'The funniest book I've read in ages. Savage but compelling' Ian Rankin'Funny, rumbustious, unstinting and wonderfully Hogarthian' The Observer'Sharp, funny, and beautifully written... a brilliant reflection on the landscape we now live in' Joanna Cannon_______________What a thing of wonder a mobile phone is. Six ounces of metal, glass and plastic, fashioned into a sleek, shiny, precious object. At once, a gateway to other worlds - and a treacherous weapon in the hands of the unwary, the unwitting, the inept. The Cleverley family live a gilded life, little realising how precarious their privilege is, just one tweet away from disaster. George, the patriarch, is a stalwart of television interviewing, a 'national treasure' (his words), his wife Beverley, a celebrated novelist (although not as celebrated as she would like), and their children, Nelson, Elizabeth, Achilles, various degrees of catastrophe waiting to happen. Together they will go on a journey of discovery through the Hogarthian jungle of the modern living where past presumptions count for nothing and carefully curated reputations can be destroyed in an instant. Along the way they will learn how volatile, how outraged, how unforgiving the world can be when you step from the proscribed path. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Krásná a úspěšná Freya si užívá výhod bohatství a prestižního postavení - pracuje jako chirurgyně se specializací na kožní štěpy, žije v luxusním bytě a jezdí drahým autem.Ale Freya vybudovala svůj zdánlivě ideální život na temných základech. Ovlivňuje dospělou ženu to, co se jí přihodilo jednoho osudného léta, nebo byla už od narození předurčena k tomu stát se právě tímhle člověkem? Narodila se s krutostí v srdci, nebo jí byla vnucena?V Ohni zve John Boyne čtenáře na děsivou a uhrančivou cestu do nitra lidské podstaty, aby se pokusil zodpovědět otázku starou, jako lidstvo samo: utváří člověka dědičnost, nebo prostředí?

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Some stories are universal. They play out across human history. And time is the river which will flow through them.It starts with a family, a family which will mutate. For now, it is a father, mother and two sons. One with his father’s violence in his blood. One who lives his mother’s artistry. One leaves. One stays. They will be joined by others whose deeds will change their fate. It is a beginning.Their stories will intertwine and evolve over the course of two thousand years – they will meet again and again at different times and in different places. From distant Palestine at the dawn of the first millennium to a life amongst the stars in the third. While the world will change around them, their destinies will remain the same. It must play out as foretold. It is written.A Traveller at the Gates of Wisdom is the extraordinary new novel from acclaimed writer John Boyne. Ambitious, far-reaching and mythic, it introduces a group of characters whose lives we will come to know and will follow through time and space until they reach their natural conclusion.

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''Simply written and highly memorable'' Ireland on Sunday''A subtle, calculatedly simple and ultimately moving story'' Irish Times''Stays ahead of its readers before delivering its killer-punch final pages'' Independent''A small wonder of a book . . . A particular historical moment, one that cannot be told too often'' Guardian''An extraordinary tale of friendship and the horrors of war...Raw literary talent at its best'' Irish Independent______________What happens when innocence is confronted by monstrous evil?Nine-year-old Bruno knows nothing of the Final Solution and the Holocaust. He is oblivious to the appalling cruelties being inflicted on the people of Europe by his country.All he knows is that he has been moved from a comfortable home in Berlin to a house in a desolate area where there is nothing to do and no-one to play with. Until he meets Shmuel, a boy who lives a strange parallel existence on the other side of the adjoining wire fence and who, like the other people there, wears a uniform of striped pyjamas.Bruno''s friendship with Shmuel will take him from innocence to revelation.And in exploring what he is unwittingly a part of, he will inevitably become subsumed by the terrible process.The new novel by John Boyne, WATER, is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas - John Boyne

A deeply moving and thought-provoking stage play based on the best-selling novel by John Boyne.

Objev podobné jako The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas - John Boyne

Bruno doesn''t like his new house. He had to leave all his friends behind in Berlin, and there are no children to play with here - until Bruno meets Shmuel, a boy who lives on the other side of the wire fence near Bruno''s house, and who wears a strange uniform of striped pyjamas.A stunning anniversary edition of John Boyne''s powerful classic bestseller, with illustrations from award-winning artist Oliver Jeffers.

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At the start of his school holidays, Danny Delaney is looking forward to a trouble-free summer. But when his mother returns home one afternoon, flanked by two policemen, he knows that something terrible has happened.Mrs Delaney has accidentally hit a small boy with her car. The boy is in a coma at the local hospital and nobody knows if he will ever wake up.Consumed by guilt, Danny''s mother closes herself off, while Danny and his father are left to pick up the pieces of their fractured family.Told in John Boyne''s unique style from the point of view of a twelve-year-old boy, The Dare is a brilliantly compelling story about how one moment can change a family forever.

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From the bestselling author of A Ladder to the Sky—“a darkly funny novel that races like a beating heart” (People)—comes a new novel that plays out across all of human history: a story as precise as it is unlimited.This story starts with a family. For now, it is a father and a mother with two sons, one with his father’s violence in his blood, one with his mother’s artistry. One leaves. One stays. They will be joined by others whose deeds will determine their fate. It is a beginning.Their stories will intertwine and evolve over the course of two thousand years. They will meet again and again at different times and in different places. From Palestine at the dawn of the first millennium and journeying across fifty countries to a life among the stars in the third, the world will change around them, but their destinies remain the same. It must play out as foretold.From the award-winning author of The Heart’s Invisible Furies comes A Traveler at the Gates of Wisdom, an epic tale of humanity. The story of all of us, stretching across two millennia. Imaginative, unique, heartbreaking, this is John Boyne at his most creative and compelling.

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Thomas is Teresa's little brother. Like any younger sibling, he loves to get in the way and annoy his big sister. But one day Teresa hears a "ROAAAAR!" upstairs and everything changes. Could Thomas really have turned into a . . . TIGER?! ?Explore the ups and downs of sibling relationships in this hilarious story about the power of imagination and the unique sibling bond., and follow along as Tiger Thomas navigates a wacky world of science, football and school dinners. With quirky, dynamic illustrations and humorous text by Joaquín Camp, this book will have young readers and parents alike gripped, giggling, and maybe even roaring! Fans of Hank Goes Honk by Maudie Powell-Truck, I Am Bat by Morag Hood and I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen will love My Brother is a Tiger.

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''Expect a tale of love, courage and being brave in the most dangerous of times'' Woman''s WayYou can pay a terrible price for keeping a promise...Evelyn Taylor-Clarke sits in her chair at Forest Lawns Care Home in the heart of the English countryside, surrounded by residents with minds not as sharp as hers. It would be easy to dismiss Evelyn as a muddled old woman, but her lipstick is applied perfectly, and her buttons done up correctly. Because Evelyn is a woman with secrets and Evelyn remembers everything. She can never forget the promise she made to the love of her life, to discover the truth about the mission that led to his death, no matter what it cost her...When Evelyn''s niece Pat opens an old biscuit tin to find a photo of a small girl with a red ball entitled ''Liese, 1951'' and a passport in another name, she has some questions for her aunt. And Evelyn is transported back to a place in Germany known as ''The Forbidden Village'', where a woman who called herself Eva went where no one else dared, amongst shivering prisoners, to find the man who gambled with her husband''s life...A gripping, haunting and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A THE TIMES HISTORICAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEARLONGLISTED FOR THE WALTER SCOTT PRIZE FOR HISTORICAL FICTION 2023"MY NAME IS YIP TOLROY & I am a mute. I have made not a sound since the day of my birth, October 2nd, 1815. I will say that my life has been something of a trial but such is God''s wish & so I must tell my story here on the page."Yip Tolroy and his fiery Mama run the general store in Heron''s Creek, Georgia. An uneventful life, until gold is discovered nearby and Yip is caught up in a bloody, grievous crime forcing him to flee. On the run, friendless and alone, he meets Dud Carter a savvy but unlikely companion. Together, they embark on a journey that thrusts them unwittingly into a world of menace and violence, of lust and revenge. And, as Yip and Dud''s odyssey takes them further into the unknown - via travelling shows, escaped slaves and the greed of gold-hungry men - the pull of home only gets stronger. But what will they find there if they ever return?''This is violent, anarchic American history with echoes of Sebastian Barry''s Days Without End, but Paddy Crewe''s take ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Audiokniha: Ať sám posoudí, zda je tím mužem, kterým chtěl být. Nebo bude znovu rýt bradou v hlíně.Utekl z téhož zapadlého ostrova, kam se přijela kát Vanessa v baladické próze Voda, ale okovy v mysli setřást nedokáže. Stále na sobě cítí vidlácký původ, otcovu nelásku i kamarádovo pohrdání, nicméně tolik tísně do země nezadupou ani špunty prvotřídních kopaček. Navíc teď Evan Keogh coby špičkový irský fotbalista v ceně pět milionů liber – maskující se značkovým životním stylem i nevinným obličejem hezounka – lítá v ostře sledovaném maléru. Bude se před soudem zodpovídat ze spoluúčasti na znásilnění fanynky, což je v jeho případě docela absurdní. Coby gay si se ženami přece vždycky rozuměl, až ho následkem toho okolí považovalo za zženštilého. Nechtěl se vlastně ani živit čutáním do mičudy a nejradši by se stal malířem, jenže… okolnosti byly proti. Jestli se tedy vše dá svést na osud…Další autorovu vycizelovanou truchlohru na pomezí novely a románu rámuje soudní drama, pravidelně se prolínající s ponorem do vzpomínek protagonisty. Brzy je znát, že Evan není zdaleka taková primadona jako jeho spoluhráč Robbie, do nějž se beznadějně zamiloval a který ho i s celou povedenou famílií nutí křivě vypovídat. Zdaleka už ovšem není jisté, zda ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Meet Sunshine Simpson - a brand-new best friend for 9+ readers! Perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson. Sunshine Simpson's larger-than-life Grandad is always telling her to get out and find her own adventures, but unfortunately BAD LUCK has a habit of coming her way. Her new friend Evie is fast becoming a FRENEMY, her home haircut is a DISASTER, and the school showcase is so STRESSFUL! Everything seems to be going wrong! Especially with Grandad getting older every week. Sunshine needs to find her voice, but can she break through the clouds to stand tall, stand proud, and show the world she can shine?PRAISE FOR MY NAME IS SUNSHINE SIMPSON"An utterly briliant book that had me laughing and crying in equal measure. G.M. Linton has created a truly radiant heroine. It is officially a new favourite." Tolá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun"A book as warm and radiant as sunshine itself! I loved it." Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy"A beautiful, heartwarming hug of a book about the power of self-acceptance. I defy anyone not to fall in love with Sunshine!" Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear"I loved this book, Sunshine entirely lives up ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''A spellbinding masterpiece'' SANTA MONTEFIORE''Isabel Allende is a literary treasure'' KRISTIN HANNAH ''A captivating novel of love and war from one of our most revered storytellers'' KATE MORTONThe new historical novel from literary legend Isabel AllendeEmilia del Valle was always destined for great things. Abandoned at birth by her Chilean aristocrat father, Emilia comes of age in nineteenth-century San Francisco as an independent and fiercely ambitious young woman, decades ahead of her time. She will do whatever it takes to pursue her life’s passion for writing, even if it means publishing under a man’s name.When Emilia lands a position as a journalist for the Daily Examiner, her unwavering sense of adventure – and new-found determination to survive in her own name – leads her to seize the chance to cover a brewing civil war in Chile alongside another talented reporter. But the assignment offers Emilia more than just an opportunity to prove herself as a writer. Before long she embarks on a treacherous, life-changing journey in a homeland she never knew, to uncover the truth about her father – and herself.A masterclass in historical storytelling from Isabel Allende, My Name is Emilia del Valle is a powerful tale of love ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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With more than 100 recipes for ice cream flavors and revolutionary mix-ins from a James Beard-nominated pastry chef, Hello, My Name is Ice Cream explains not only how to make amazing ice cream, but also the science behind the recipes so you can understand ice cream like a pro.Hello, My Name is Ice Cream is a combination of three books every ice cream lover needs to make delicious blends: 1) an approchable, quick-start manual to making your own ice cream, 2) a guide to help you think about how flavors work together, and 3) a dive into the science of ice cream with explanations of how it forms, how air and sugars affect texture and flavor, and how you can manipulate all of these factors to create the ice cream of your dreams. The recipes begin with the basics—super chocolately chocolate and Tahitian vanilla—then evolve into more adventurous infusions, custards, sherbets, and frozen yogurt styles. And then there are the mix-ins, simple treats elevated by Cree''s pastry chef mind, including chocolate chips designed to melt on contact once you bite them and brownie bits that crunch.

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A joyful tribute to everything that makes brothers the best from the bestselling creators of Hello!Lucky favorites including My Dad Is Amazing! and My Grandpa Is Grand! What brother wouldn''t thrill to being called cooler than a million ice cream cones . . . stronger than a squad of sharks . . . more amazing than a billion bubbles? Filled with bright, adorable illustrations in Hello!LuckyÂ’s inimitable style, young children will love the delightful ode to brothers in this sturdy board book. (And even grown-up brothers will get a kick from it.) A must-have gift for new big brothers, and sure to bring a smile to the whole family. Celebrate all the things that make brothers the best with this colorfully bright, humor-filled board book! Â

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The spellbinding new historical novel from literary legend Isabel Allende - a riveting tale of love and war, discovery and redemptionEmilia del Valle was always destined for great things. Abandoned at birth by her Chilean aristocrat father, Emilia comes of age in nineteenth-century San Francisco as an independent and fiercely ambitious young woman, decades ahead of her time. She will do whatever it takes to pursue her life's passion for writing, even if it means publishing under a man's name.When Emilia lands a position as a journalist for the Daily Examiner, her unwavering sense of adventure - and newfound determination to survive in her own name - leads her to seize the chance to cover a brewing civil war in Chile alongside another talented reporter.But the assignment offers Emilia more than just an opportunity to prove herself as a writer.Before long she finds herself on a treacherous, life-changing journey in a homeland she never knew, to uncover the truth about her father - and herself.A new masterclass in historical storytelling from Isabel Allende, My Name is Emilia del Valle is a powerful tale of love and war, discovery and redemption, told by a valiant young woman who confronts monumental challenges, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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There''s an empty notebook lying on the table in the moonlight. It''s been there for an age. I keep on saying that I''ll write a journal. So I''ll start right here, right now. I open the book and write the very first words: My name is Mina and I love the night. Then what shall I write? I can''t just write that this happened then this happened then this happened to boring infinitum. I''ll let my journal grow just like the mind does, just like a tree or a beast does, just like life does. Why should a book tell a tale in a dull straight line?And so Mina writes and writes in her notebook, and here is her journal, Mina''s life in Mina''s own words: her stories and dreams, experiences and thoughts, her scribblings and nonsense, poems and songs. Her vivid account of her vivid life.In this stunning book, David Almond revisits Mina before she has met Michael, before she has met Skellig.Shortlisted for the 2012 Carnegie Medal.

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“Brilliant.” —The Washington Post * “Nuanced and compelling.” —The New York Times From the PEN/Hemingway Award–winning author of The Madonnas of Echo Park, an engrossing dystopian novel set in a near-future America where mandatory identification wristbands turn second-generation immigrants into second-class citizens—“a well-imagined allegory of divisive racial politics” (Kirkus Reviews).Iris Prince is starting over. After years of drifting apart, she and her husband are going through a surprisingly drama-free divorce. She’s moved to a new house in a new neighborhood, and has plans for gardening, coffee clubs, and spending more time with her nine-year-old daughter Melanie. It feels like her life is finally exactly what she wants it to be. Then, one beautiful morning, she looks outside her kitchen window—and sees that a wall has appeared in her front yard overnight. Where did it come from? What does it mean? And why does it seem to keep growing? Meanwhile, a Silicon Valley startup has launched a high-tech wrist wearable called “the Band.” Pitched as a convenient, eco-friendly tool to help track local utilities and replace driver’s licenses and IDs, the Band is available only to those who can prove parental citizenship. Suddenly, Iris, a proud second-generation Mexican American, is now ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE FOR LITERATUREWINNER OF THE INTERNATIONAL IMPAC DUBLIN LITERARY AWARD‘An extraordinary achievement.’ TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT‘Fabulously rich, highly compelling.’ INDEPENDENT‘Chock-full of sublimity and sin.’ NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW‘Wonderful, dreamy, passionate and august.’ SPECTATORIn the late 1590s, the Sultan secretly commissions a great book: a celebration of his life and his empire, to be illuminated by the best artists of the day - in the European manner. At a time of violent fundamentalism, however, this is a dangerous proposition. Even the illustrious circle of artists are not allowed to know for whom they are working. But when one of the miniaturists is murdered, their Master has to seek outside help. Did the dead painter fall victim to professional rivalry, romantic jealousy or religious terror?With the Sultan demanding an answer within three days, perhaps the clue lies somewhere in the half-finished pictures.Orhan Pamuk is one of the world''s leading contemporary novelists and in My Name is Red, he fashioned an unforgettable tale of suspense, and an artful meditation on love and deception.

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July 1910: The grisly remains of Cora Crippen, music hall singer and wife of Dr Hawley Crippen, are discovered in the cellar of 39 Hilldrop Crescent, Camden. But the Doctor and his mistress, Ethel Le Neve, have vanished, much to the frustration of Scotland Yard and the outrage of a horrified London.Across the Channel in Antwerp, the SS Montrose sets sail on its two week voyage to Canada. Amongst its passengers are the overbearing Antonia Drake and her daughter Victoria, who is hell-bent on romance, the enigmatic Mathieu Zela and the modest Martha Hayes. Also on board are the unassuming Mr John Robinson and his seventeen-year-old son Edmund. But all is not as it seems...

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Follow the adventures of quirky preteen Benny in this slice-of-life middle grade series from Webtoon that combines outlandish humor of Regular Show with the grounded setting and wacky characters of The Loud House for an irresistible reading experience.Follow the adventures of precocious preteen tomboy Benny, who is never seen without their trusty gasmask (don''t ask), and her fellow latchkey kids as they discover increasingly creative ways to stave off boredom in their suburban neighborhood. From waging war on insect home invaders to going all out for Halloween, Benny is down for weirdo adventures all day every day. Told through a series of short comic stories illustrated using digital watercolors, My Name is Benny is equal parts hilarious, awesome, and fun!

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Pickpocket John Jacob Turnstile is on his way to be detained at His Majesty''s Pleasure when he is offered a lifeline, what seems like a freedom of sorts - the job of personal valet to a departing naval captain. Little does he realise that it is anything but - and by accepting the devil''s bargain he will put his life in perilous danger. For the ship is HMS Bounty, his new captain William Bligh and their destination Tahiti.From the moment the ship leaves port, Turnstile''s life is turned upside down, for not only must he put his own demons to rest, but he must also confront the many adversaries he will encounter on the Bounty''s extraordinary last voyage. Walking a dangerous line between an unhappy crew and a captain he comes to admire, he finds himself in a no-man''s land where the distinction between friend and foe is increasingly difficult to determine...

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Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Grade 9-1 Subject: English Literature Suitable for the 2026 exams Everything you need to revise for your GCSE 9-1 set text in a snap guide Everything you need to score top marks on your GCSE Grade 9-1 English Literature exam is right at your fingertips! Revise My Name is Leon by Kit de Waal in a snap with this new GCSE Grade 9-1 Snap Revision Text Guide from Collins. Refresh your knowledge of the plot, context, characters and themes and pick up top tips along the way to ace your AQA exam. Each topic is explained in an easy-to-read format so you can get straight to the point. Then, put your skills to the test with plenty of practice questions included in every section. The Snap Text Guides are packed with every quote and extract you need. We’ve even included examples of how to plan and write your essay responses! This Collins English Literature revision guide contains all the key information you need to practise and pass.

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‘I can get a new brother? On the internet?’ Jonny muttered. ‘Oh sweet mangoes of heaven!’ Everyone has dreamed of being able to get rid of their brother or sister at one time or another – but for Jonny, the dream is about to become a reality with SiblingSwap.com! What could be better than someone awesome to replace Ted, Jonny''s obnoxious older brother. But finding the perfect brother isn''t easy, as Jonny discovers when Sibling Swap sends him a line of increasingly bizarre replacements: first a merboy, then a brother raised by meerkats, and then the ghost of Henry the Eighth! What''s coming next?! Suddenly old Ted isn''t looking so bad. But can Jonny ever get him back? A hilarious tale of wish fulfilment gone wrong that every child will relate to – perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart, My Brother is a Superhero and David Baddiel''s The Parent Agency.

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Explore the world of a young Queen Victoria in this captivating novel for children and young adults from popular television historian Lucy Worsley.‘You are my sister now,’ Victoria said, quietly and solemnly. ‘Never forget it. I love you like a sister, and you are my only friend in all the world.’Miss V. Conroy is good at keeping secrets. She likes to sit as quiet as a mouse, neat and discreet. But when her father sends her to Kensington Palace to become the companion to Princess Victoria, Miss V soon finds that she can no longer remain in the shadows. Miss V’s father has devised a strict set of rules for the young princess, which he calls the Kensington System. It governs her behaviour and keeps her locked away from the world. He says it is for the princess’s safety, but Victoria herself is convinced that it is to keep her lonely, and unhappy.Torn between loyalty to her father and her growing friendship with the wilful and passionate Victoria, Miss V has a decision to make: to continue in silence, or to speak out. By turns thrilling, dramatic and touching, this is the story of Queen Victoria’s childhood as you’ve never ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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