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Patricia Highsmithová - 5x Tom Ripley. Nenávidí zločin, pokud ho k němu jeho ctižádost nedonutí. Audioverze úspěšných detektivních románů Patricie Highsmithové. První román s postavou Toma Ripleyho vydala Patricia Highsmithová v roce 1955 a dala mu název, pod nímž by si čtenář mohl spíše představit životopisnou knihu o nějakém neznámém umělci než detektivku. Talentovaný pan Ripley. Už ten název byl ironickou provokací autorky, která svým životem, názory a skutky provokovala, ba někdy šokovala své okolí. Ty talenty, kterými oplýval malý podvodníček Tom táhnoucí svou bezvýznamnou existenci ze dne na den v ušmudlaném newyorském podnájmu, nebyly totiž žádné povznášející a ušlechtilé schopnosti. Naopak, jestli Tom v něčem skutečně vynikne, pak je to lež, přetvářka, cynismus a zločin. Highsmithová svého antihrdinu provede postupnou proměnou: ze zamindrákovaného mladíčka se vyklube prohnaný parazit šikovně využívající svou známost s mladíkem z milionářských kruhů, posléze nelítostný zločinec vraždící s rozmyslem a z prospěchu a nakonec hotový mistr převleku, který bez sebemenších potíží falšuje svoji identitu. Kdysi toužil po kariéře herce a nyní může konečně svou touhu uskutečnit, s tím rozdílem, že jevištěm je mu sám život. Romány s Tomem Ripleym nejsou detektivky v pravém slova smyslu, ale spíše příběhy o zločinu. Highsmithová nadaná uměním psychologizace, jímž ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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NOW A MAJOR NEW NETFLIX SERIESTom Ripley wants money, success, and the good life - and he''s willing to kill for it.Struggling to stay one step ahead of his creditors (and the law), Ripley leaps at the chance to start afresh on a free trip to Europe. But when his new-found happiness is threatened, his response is as swift as it is shocking.Now a major new Netflix series, The Talented Mr Ripley is the first in Highsmith’s classic series featuring the character of Tom Ripley – fiction’s most terrifying con-man.''The No.1 Greatest Crime Writer'' The Times''Ripley, amoral, hedonistic and charming, is a genuinely original creation'' Daily Telegraph

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Tom Ripley wants money, success, and the good life - and he's willing to kill for it. Struggling to stay one step ahead of his creditors, and the law, Ripley leaps at the chance to start afresh on a free trip to Europe. But when his new-found happiness is threatened, his response is as swift as it is shocking.This is the first in Highsmith's classic series featuring the character of Tom Ripley. The Talented Mr Ripley also inspired the Academy Award-winning film starring Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jude Law. One of the BBC's 100 Novels That Shaped Our World.

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A beautiful, hardback edition of the iconic crime classic, now a MAJOR NETFLIX SERIES. Tom Ripley wants money, success, and the good life - and he's willing to kill for it. Struggling to stay one step ahead of his creditors, and the law, Ripley leaps at the chance to start afresh on a free trip to Europe.But when his new-found happiness is threatened, his response is as swift as it is shocking. This is the first in Highsmith's classic series featuring the character of Tom Ripley. The Talented Mr Ripley inspired the Academy Award-winning film starring Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jude Law, and is now a major Netflix series starring Andrew Scott.

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Příběh mladíka, který bez výčitek svědomí využívá svůj šarm a schopnost působit na lidi ke spáchání nejtěžšího zločinu. Tom Ripley je mladý muž, který je zámožným průmyslníkem vyslán do Itálie, aby přemluvil k návratu jeho marnotratného syna. Tom svému vrstevníkovi, s nímž se spřátelí, závidí nejen peníze, moc a postavení, ale do jisté míry i bezstarostnost, s níž dokáže proplouvat životem. Celý koloběh věcí nemůže vyústit v nic jiného než v tragédii, kterou talentovaný pan Ripley připravuje...

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Three classic crime novels by a master of the macabre – The Talented Mr. Ripley, Ripley Under Ground, and Ripley''s Game – appear here together in hardcover for the first time. Suave, agreeable, and completely amoral, Patricia Highsmith’s hero, the inimitable Tom Ripley, stops at nothing – not even murder – to accomplish his goals. In achieving the opulent life that he was denied as a child, Ripley shows himself to be a master of illusion and manipulation and a disturbingly sympathetic combination of genius and psychopath. Sent on a mission to Italy to coax an irresponsible young playboy back to his wealthy father in America, Ripley finds himself so fond of the young man that he sets out to be like him – exactly like him. The precarious charade that ensues is the first step to a life of elegance and ease – and perpetual danger. As she leads us through the mesmerizing tangle of Ripley’s deadly and sinister games, Highsmith turns the mystery genre inside out and takes us into the mind of a man utterly indifferent to evil.

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"You're always good on ideas, Tom..."An American art collector is claiming that the expensive masterpiece he bought is a fake. He wants to meet with the artist - but Tom Ripley knows that artist no longer exits.Ripley needs to hide his role in the fraud, and keep his colleague's mouth shut. But not everyone's nerves are as steady as his, especially when it comes to murder.The second in Highsmith's Ripley series, Ripley Under Ground is set six years after the events of The Talented Mr Ripley.

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''Marvellously, insanely readable... Highsmith has done it again'' The Times"There''s no such thing as a perfect murder... That''s just a parlor game, trying to dream one up."Tom Ripley is enjoying his wealthy lifestyle in France, until an associate asks him to kill someone again. But Ripley detests murder, unless it is absolutely necessary. Someone else should do the dirty work for them - yes, someone with no criminal record could earn a very generous fee for doing a couple of simple murders.Ripley''s Game is the third book in Highsmith''s Ripley series, and was made into a film starring John Malkovich.

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Tom Ripley detested murder. Unless it was absolutely necessary. Wherever possible, he preferred someone else to do the dirty work. In this case someone with no criminal record, who would commit ''two simple murders'' for a very generous fee.

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The Buckmaster Gallery is staging another Derwatt exhibition, but now an American collector claims that the expensive masterpiece he bought three years ago is a fake. It is, of course, and he wants to talk to Derwatt, but Derwatt, inconveniently, is dead. Ripley needs the perfect solution to keep his role in the fraud a secret and his reputation clean but not everyone's nerves are as steady as his. Especially when it comes to murder...

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BY THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY, CAROL AND STRANGERS ON A TRAIN ''Very wicked, very funny . . . very unsettling'' GUARDIAN ''Each story is more appalling than the next, deadpan in tone and dripping with black humour'' INDEPENDENT''These little tales are tremendous fun, glorious hand grenades lobbed at the reader by a gleeful, cackling Patricia Highsmith'' DAN RHODES Little Tales of Misogyny is Highsmith''s legendary, cultish short-story collection. With an eerie simplicity of style, Highsmith turns our next-door neighbours into sadistic psychopaths, lying in wait among white picket fences and manicured lawns. In these darkly satirical, often hilarious, sketches you''ll meet seemingly familiar women with the power to destroy both themselves and the men around them.All these funny and provocative stories are marked by Patricia Highsmith''s individual view of people and society and her gift for turning the bizarre extremes of human behaviour into sophisticated entertainment. ''The No.1 Greatest Crime Writer'' THE TIMES

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''My secrets - the secrets that everyone has - are here, in black and white.''Before Alfred Hitchcock adapted her debut novel, Strangers on a Train, for the big screen; before Thomas Ripley snaked his way into the canon of psychological suspense; before Carol became a cult classic of romantic obsession, who was Patricia Highsmith?Beginning in 1941 and encompassing Highsmith''s adventurous twenties, The New York Years is an intimate self-portrait of a young artist, reading voraciously and honing her craft, intertwined with scenes from her dizzying social life, rife with sleepless nights spent in the queer bars of Greenwich Village.This condensed edition of Highsmith''s monumental Diaries and Notebooks offers all the pleasures of her fiction, along with an unparalleled insight into the life, mind and times of this enigmatic, iconic, trailblazing author. ''One of the most observant and ecstatic accounts . . . about being young and alive in New York City'' New York Times

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WITH A NEW INTRODUCTION BY PAULA HAWKINS, AUTHOR OF GIRL ON A TRAIN"Hey! Cheeses, what an idea! I kill your wife and you kill my father! We meet on a train, see, and nobody knows we know each other! Perfect alibis! Catch?"From this moment, almost against his conscious will, Guy Haines is trapped in a nightmare of shared guilt and an insidious merging of personalities. The psychologists would call it folie a deux...Strangers on a Train was Patricia Highsmith's first novel, and adapted into a classic film by Alfred Hitchcock.

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NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE, A KIND OF MURDER, STARRING PATRICK WILSON AND JESSICA BIEL By the bestselling author of The Talented Mr Ripley, Carol and Strangers on a Train''Almost unputdownable. Miss Highsmith writes about men like a spider writing about flies'' OBSERVER''History will place Highsmith at the top of the pyramid'' A. N. WILSON, DAILY TELEGRAPH ''Peerlessly disturbing . . . bad dreams that keep us thrashing for the rest of the night '' NEW YORKER For two years, the young, successful and handsome Walter Stackhouse has been a faithful and supportive husband to his wife, Clara. She is distant and neurotic, and Walter finds himself harbouring gruesome fantasies about her demise. Then Clara''s dead body turns up at the bottom of a cliff in a manner uncannily resembling the recent death of a woman named Helen Kimmel who was murdered by her husband. Under the intense scrutiny of the investigation he commits one mistake, then another, until - in true Highsmithian fashion - Walter finds his perfect life derailed. Now Walter is running from the obsessions of the murderer, and the suspicions of the lead cop, not to mention his own increasingly life-threatening blunders.The Blunderer examines the dark ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From the bestselling author Patricia Highsmith comes a brilliantly gripping psychological thriller about the fine line between love and obsession. Now reissued as part of the Virago Modern Classics Green Spines design.

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NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING VIGGO MORTENSON AND KIRSTEN DUNST By the bestselling author of The Talented Mr Ripley, Carol and Strangers on a Train. ''The original, the best, the gloriously twisted Queen of Suspense'' MARK BILLINGHAM ''The No. 1 greatest crime writer'' THE TIMES ''I''m a huge fan'' SARAH WATERS Two men meet in the picturesque backstreets of Athens. Chester MacFarlane is a conman with multiple false identities, near the end of his rope and on the run with his young wife Colette. Rydal Keener is a young drifter looking for adventure: he finds it in one evening as the law catches up to Chester and Colette, and their fates become fatally entwined.Patricia Highsmith draws us deep into a cross-European game of cat and mouse in this masterpiece of suspense from the bestselling author of The Talented Mr Ripley.

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It''s deep winter and time to light the fire, pull up a blanket and curl up with your cat. But has it occurred to you that your feline companion might be licking blood from its paws? Slink through shadows and brush with death in these three classic cat-themed mystery tales from beloved crime authors Catherine Aird, Edmund Crispin, Patricia Highsmith and Ellis Peters. A Case of the Claws brings a thrilling winter chill to the festive season and asks: are these furry friends the guardians of our secrets or omens of misfortune?

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BY THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY, CAROL AND STRANGERS ON A TRAIN ''Highsmith is a damn fine writer'' GUARDIAN''No one has created psychological suspense more densely and deliciously satisfying'' VOGUE''The setting is Venice, the characterisation brilliant, the style spare and superb'' DAILY MAIL The honeymoon is over; the bride dead by her own hand. Ray Garrett, the grieving husband, convinces the police in Rome of his innocence, but not his father-in-law, Ed Coleman, who shoots him at point-blank range and leaves him for dead. Ray survives and follows Coleman to Venice, where the two fall into an eerie game of cat-and-mouse - Coleman obsessed with vengeance and Ray determined to save his reputation, and himself. Those Who Walk Away simmers with violence and unease. As they switch between the roles of hunter and hunted, this tense psychological novel races towards a thrilling climax.

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BY THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY, CAROL AND STRANGERS ON A TRAIN ''Bears Highsmith''s unique, unsurpassed mixture of unsettling psychological insights'' THE TIMES ''The original, the best, the gloriously twisted Queen of Suspense'' MARK BILLINGHAM ''Highsmith''s novels are peerlessly disturbing . . . bad dreams that keep us thrashing for the rest of the night'' NEW YORKER Sydney Bartleby has killed his wife. At least, he has thought about it, compulsively, repeatedly, plotting schemes, designing escapes, forging alibis. Of course he has; he''s a thriller writer. He even knows how to dispose of her body. But when Alicia takes a long, unannounced holiday, Sydney descends into the treacherous world of his own fantasy.A masterpiece of noir fantasy in which Highsmith revels in eliciting the unsettling psychological forces that lurk beneath the surface of everyday life.

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BY THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY, CAROL AND STRANGERS ON A TRAININTRODUCED BY DENISE MINA''Highsmith probes to the very core of her heroine with a controlled ferocity and single-mindedness that illuminates every page of her novel'' THE TIMES ''A work of extraordinary force and feeling . . . her strongest, her most imaginative'' NEW YORKER ''One of the mere twenty or so that I would say were perfect, unimprovable masterpieces'' A. N Wilson, DAILY TELEGRAPH Edith Howland''s diary is her most precious possession, and as she is moving house she is making sure it''s safe. A suburban housewife in fifties America, she is moving to Brunswick with her husband Brett and her beloved son, Cliffie, to start a new life for them all. She is optimistic, but most of all she has high hopes for her new venture with Brett, a local newspaper, the Brunswick Corner Bugle.As Edith Howland''s life becomes harsh, her diary entries only become brighter and brighter. Life seems full of promise, and indeed, to read her diary, filled with her most intimate feelings and revelations, you would never think otherwise. Strange, then, that reality is so dangerously different . . .

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THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE TALENTED MR RIPLEY, CAROL AND STRANGERS ON A TRAIN''The No.1 Greatest Crime Writer'' THE TIMES ''The original, the best, the gloriously twisted Queen of Suspense'' MARK BILLINGHAM ''No one has created psychological suspense more densely and deliciously satisfying'' VOGUE ''Dear Sir, I suppose you are pretty pleased with yourself? Superior to everyone, you think. A fancy apartment and a snob dog. You are a disgusting little machine, nothing else. Your days are numbered.''Ed Reynolds, an editor at a prestigious publishing house, has received a number of anonymous poison pen letters. He has no idea who could bear such a grudge. Returning home one night, he finds a ransom note for his wife''s beloved French poodle: ''I have your dog Lisa. She is well and happy . . . I gather the dog is important to you? We''ll see!'' The criminal has hit the Manhattan couple where it hurts most. And so, with this bizarre event, their nightmare begins. With an eerie simplicity of style, Highsmith turns our next-door neighbours into sadistic psychopaths, lying in wait among white picket fences and manicured lawns. A Dog''s Ransom captures the fragility of middle-class life in this riveting and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Audiokniha na CD - autor Patricia Highsmithová, čte Jan Vondráček První román s postavou Toma Ripleyho vydala Patricia Highsmithová v roce 1955 a dala mu název, pod nímž by si čtenář mohl spíše představit životopisnou knihu o nějakém neznámém umělci než detektivku. Talentovaný pan Ripley. Už ten název byl ironickou provokací autorky, která svým životem, názory a skutky provokovala, ba někdy šokovala své okolí. Ty talenty, kterými oplýval malý podvodníček Tom táhnoucí svou bezvýznamnou existenci ze dne na den v ušmudlaném newyorském podnájmu, nebyly totiž žádné povznášející a ušlechtilé schopnosti. Naopak, jestli Tom v něčem skutečně vynikne, pak je to lež, přetvářka, cynismus a zločin. Highsmithová svého antihrdinu provede postupnou proměnou: ze zamindrákovaného mladíčka se vyklube prohnaný parazit šikovně využívající svou známost s mladíkem z milionářských kruhů, posléze nelítostný zločinec vraždící s rozmyslem a z prospěchu a nakonec hotový mistr převleku,...

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‘The Rule of Three is a completely original, nuanced, one-sitting read that blew me away. Whip-smart dialogue, characters that haunt your dreams and a plot you might just die for. I loved it’ CHRIS WHITAKER ‘The Rule of Three absolutely blew me away. An incredibly intense and original creepy page-turner that made me keep turning the pages in a desperate need to finish it and find out the answers! Utterly paranoia-inducing and brilliant. I loved it. It came for me and now it will come for you!' SARAH PINBOROUGH 'Ingenious, creepy and compelling. Sam Ripley is an exciting new voice in the field of chilling thrillers' ALEX NORTH The Whisper Man meets The Chalk Man with the paranoia of The Blair Witch Project in this chilling suspense thriller. That’s the one.That’s the girl who’s going to die. I didn’t believe in the Rule of Three. Not at first. It was just one of those urban myths you hear about all the time. A story my boyfriend told me about a girl cursed by the number three. A girl whose parents had killed themselves after her sibling had died in an accident. Which meant that she was doomed to die too ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Every year Ripley's Believe It or Not! storms the bestseller list as it unveils the latest collection of weird but true stories, bite-size, jaw-dropping facts, and amazing photographs gathered from all over the world. This year... Gasp at the paddle-steamer made entirely out of iceDiscover the whereabouts of the volcano that blasts out goldMeet Fedy, the cross-eyed cat, who has 400,000 followers on InstagramVisit the city of Chefhaouen in Morocco, where every building is painted blueShudder at the Australian mosquito that sucks blood from frogs' nostrilsAnd much, much more!Ripley’s Believe It or Not! is perfect for:Gifting moments: whether it’s a kids stocking filler or an adult Secret Santa, give the gift of interesting facts this ChristmasReaders young and old: Got a trivia mad niece? Or a pub-quiz-going father-in-law? Either way, this is sure to delight readers of all ages!Those with curious minds!No Christmas can possibly be complete without Ripley's, the bestselling annual full of weird and but true stories and facts to delight both kids and adults!----Praise for Ripley's Believe It Or Not!'My grandson loves it — packed with weird and wonderful facts and vivid pictures that spark his curiosity!''Another brilliant Ripley’s! Stunning visuals and unbelievable facts for every curious ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Zoya Lak na nehty 15ml 1008 RIPLEY Ripley značky Zoya lze nejlépe popsat jako krémový bohatý odstín barvy ostružin. Barevná skupina - Fialová Povrchová úprava - Krémový Intenzita - 5( 1 = Průsvitná - 5 = Neprůsvitná ) Odstín - Teplý Pro dosažení nejlepších výsledků: 1) Očistěte nehet pomocí odlakovače a čističe nehtů Zoya Remove+ 2) Vyberte ten správný podkladový lak: Zoya Anchor pro zdravé nehty nebo Zoya GetEven pro nerovný povrch nehtů. Naneste na nehet. 3) Aplikujte 2 vrstvy oblíbeného barevného laku na nehty Zoya 4) Naneste vrchní lak Zoya Armor 5) Aplikujte jednu kapku Zoya Fast Drop na spodní část nehtového lůžka Při dodržení těchto pěti kroků vydrží lak na nehtech až po dobu 14 dní!

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Kniha - autor Patricia Highsmith, 256 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Příběh mladíka, který bez výčitek svědomí využívá svůj šarm a schopnost působit na lidi ke spáchání nejtěžšího zločinu. Tom Ripley je mladý muž, který je zámožným průmyslníkem vyslán do Itálie, aby přemluvil k návratu jeho marnotratného syna. Tom svému vrstevníkovi, s nímž se spřátelí, závidí nejen peníze, moc a postavení, ale do jisté míry i bezstarostnost, s níž dokáže proplouvat životem. Celý koloběh věcí nemůže vyústit v nic jiného než v tragédii, kterou talentovaný pan Ripley připravuje...

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A new translation of the 6th-century Taoist text Bai Yao Lu (Statutes of the Hundred Remedies), with practical commentary. In modern Taoist practice, the emphasis is often on “going with the flow” (wu-wei) and not following any fixed rules of any kind. This may work well for an already enlightened Taoist Sage, but for the rest of us, following a spiritual path involves ethical, moral, and practical guidelines. As author and translator Gregory Ripley (Li Guan, 理觀) explains, the little-known 6th-century Taoist text called the Bai Yao Lu (Statutes of the Hundred Remedies) was created as a practical guide to what enlightened or sagely behaviour looks like—and each of the 100 spiritual remedies are just as relevant today as they were when written over 1500 years ago. Presenting a new translation of the Bai Yao Lu for the contemporary world, Ripley provides insightful commentary for each of the Hundred Remedies, showing how they relate to Taoist meditation practice and how they can help us navigate the emotional and social challenges we all experience. He explains how each short verse of the Hundred Remedies presents a spiritual precept in a positive way, not as a restriction or commandment that must not ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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How do other countries create “smarter” kids? What is it like to be a child in the world’s new education superpowers? The Smartest Kids in the World “gets well beneath the glossy surfaces of these foreign cultures and manages to make our own culture look newly strange....The question is whether the startling perspective provided by this masterly book can also generate the will to make changes” (The New York Times Book Review).In a handful of nations, virtually all children are learning to make complex arguments and solve problems they’ve never seen before. They are learning to think, in other words, and to thrive in the modern economy. Inspired to find answers for our own children, author and Time magazine journalist Amanda Ripley follows three Americans embed­ded in these countries for one year. Kim, fifteen, raises $10,000 so she can move from Oklahoma to Finland; Eric, eighteen, trades his high-achieving Minnesota suburb for a booming city in South Korea; and Tom, seventeen, leaves a historic Pennsylvania village for Poland. Through these young informants, Ripley meets battle-scarred reformers, sleep-deprived zombie students, and a teacher who earns $4 million a year. Their stories, along with groundbreaking research into learning in other cultures, reveal ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Tento průvodce duchovním životem vám pomůže naučit se jít s proudem bez námahy, prohloubit meditační praxi a najít přirozenou rovnováhu ve všech věcech. Nový překlad taoistického textu z 6. století Bai Yao Lu (Sto pilířů léčení) s praktickým komentářem. V moderní taoistické praxi se často klade důraz na to, aby člověk „šel s proudem“ (wu-wei) a nedodržoval žádná pevná pravidla. To může dobře fungovat pro již osvícené taoistické mudrce, ale pro nás ostatní je následování duchovní cesty spojeno s etickými, morálními a praktickými pokyny. Jak vysvětluje autor a komentátor Gregory Ripley (Li Guan, ??), málo známý taoistický text ze 6. století vznikl jako praktický návod, jak by mělo vypadat osvícené a/nebo moudré chování. Každý ze sta duchovních léků je dnes stejně aktuální jako v době, kdy byl původní text před více než 1500 lety napsán. Ripley předkládá nový překlad starobylého textu pro dnešní svět a poskytuje zasvěcený komentář ke každému ze Sto léčebných principů a ukazuje, jak nám mohou pomoci vyrovnat se s emocionálními a sociálními problémy, které všichni zažíváme. Vysvětluje, jak každý krátký verš představuje duchovní přikázání pozitivním způsobem, nikoli jako omezení nebo příkaz, který se nesmí porušit, ale jako řešení problémů, s nimiž se setkáváme v každodenním životě ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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When we are baffled by the insanity of the “other side”—in our politics, at work, or at home—it’s because we aren’t seeing how the conflict itself has taken over. That’s what “high conflict” does. It’s the invisible hand of our time. And it’s different from the useful friction of healthy conflict. That’s good conflict, and it’s a necessary force that pushes us to be better people. High conflict is what happens when discord distills into a good-versus-evil kind of feud, the kind with an us and a them. In this state, the brain behaves differently. We feel increasingly certain of our own superiority, and everything we do to try to end the conflict, usually makes it worse. Eventually, we can start to mimic the behavior of our adversaries, harming what we hold most dear. In this “compulsively readable” (Evan Osnos, National Book Award-winning author) book, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning journalist Amanda Ripley investigates how good people get captured by high conflict—and how they break free. Our journey begins in California, where a world-renowned conflict expert struggles to extract himself from a political feud. Then we meet a Chicago gang leader who dedicates his life to a vendetta—only ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A gruesome discovery at an aircraft hanger leads Albert Campion into a turbulent mystery set in Cambridge in the middle of the Cold War."Ripley again marries a crafty plotline with a persuasive evocation of Allingham''s style and characterizations. Fans of the originals will be delighted"- Publishers Weekly Starred Review"I have often said that my wife is a constant surprise to me."Cambridge, 1965. The honorary doctorate ceremony for Albert Campion''s wife takes a dramatic turn when Lady Amanda is arrested by Special Branch for breaking the Official Secrets Act.Never before having taken much interest in his wife''s work in cutting-edge aircraft design, Mr Campion sets out to discover more about the top-secret Goshawk Project in which Amanda is involved. He quickly realizes he is not the only one keen to learn the secrets of the project.When a badly mutilated body is discovered at the Goshawk Project''s hangar - the result, it would appear, of a bizarre accident - Campion is drawn into a turbulent mix of industrial espionage and matters of national security. And as he attempts to get to the bottom of the deadly goings-on, it seems that the bicycles and punts are almost as dangerous as the aircraft . ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Mr Campion's Wings - Mike Ripley

It was 8.46 a.m. on 9/11 when Elia Zedeño, who had worked in the World Trade Center for twenty-one years, heard a booming explosion and felt the building lurch violently to the south. She grabbed her desk, taking her feet off the floor, and screamed, ''What''s happening?''How would you react to a disaster? Would you be paralysed with fear? Would you panic and lose control? Or might you suddenly discover hidden strengths in yourself?In The Unthinkable, award-winning journalist Amanda Ripley investigates some of the most harrowing catastrophes in history in order to piece together exactly how we react in a crisis. Through compelling interviews with survivors and experts she uncovers our instinctive reactions, shows how primitive parts of our brains take over when we''re put under pressure, and demonstrates that we can, in fact, train ourselves to do better.We all have a ''disaster personality'' that reveals itself at moments of crisis. In The Unthinkable you can become acquainted with yours.Who knows? One day, understanding how it works may save your life.

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The sequel to Ripley Jones''s unforgettable YA thriller Missing Clarissa, The Other Lola is about what happens when the people you love the most are the people you can trust the least. In the months after Cam and Blair broke their small hometown’s legendary missing-girl story and catapulted to accidental fame, they vowed never to do it again. No more mysteries, no more podcasts, and no more sticking their heads where they don’t belong.Until Mattie Brosillard, a freshman at their high school, shows up on their doorstep, begging Cam and Blair for help. Mattie''s sister Lola disappeared mysteriously five years ago. No trace of her was ever found. Now, she''s back--but Mattie is convinced the girl who returned is an impostor. Nobody believes Mattie''s wild story--not Mattie''s brother, not Mattie''s mother, and not even Cam and Blair. But something is definitely wrong in the Brosillard family. And Blair has her own reasons for wanting to know what really happened to Lola while she was gone.With Cam and Blair still struggling with the aftermath of their first mystery—and with new secrets swirling between them—the stakes are higher than ever in this can’t-miss sequel to Missing Clarissa.

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From No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs comes the next thrilling Alpha and Omega novel - an extraordinary fantasy adventure set in the world of Mercy Thompson but with rules of its own . . . Perfect for fans of Ilona Andrews, Nalini Singh, Christine Feehan and J. R. Ward.''Patricia Briggs is an incredible writer'' Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling series''Patricia Briggs is amazing . . . Her Alpha and Omega novels are fantastic'' Fresh FictionThey say opposites attract, and for werewolves Anna and Charles, this is certainly true. Charles, the pack enforcer, is a dominant alpha - whereas Anna has the power to calm others of her kind. Now that werewolves have dared to reveal themselves to humans, it''s their job to keep the pack in line.The pressure mounts when the FBI requires Charles'' assistance. He''s sent on a mission to Boston with Anna, and they quickly realise that a serial killer is targeting werewolves. And that they''re next on the killer''s list.Discover this page-turning Alpha and Omega novel, from the queen of urban fantasy Patricia Briggs.Praise for Patricia Briggs:''I love these books!'' Charlaine Harris''The best new fantasy series I''ve read ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Fair Game - Patricia Briggs

They’re back and stronger than ever! CITY GIRLS FOREVER, the new Patricia Scanlan novel, out now.*** THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR ***Whatever life holds, friends come first... Devlin: Blonde, beautiful, rich and spoilt. The world is hers for the taking until she encounters the suave, seductive and very married Colin Cantrell-King. A rat, who lies, cheats and uses women until he tires of them. Her life is turned upside down and then the unthinkable happens. Caroline: Fat, frumpy, needy and terminally shy, she's terrified of being left on the shelf. The she meets Richard cold, reserved and with a secret to hide. She makes a decision that has disastrous consequences for both of them. Maggie: Flame-haired, sexy, vibrant and fun-loving. She lives life to the full and then she marries. Her wings are well and truly clipped by the demands of marriage and motherhood. Has she made the biggest mistake of her life? This is the story of three young women who deal with everything life throws at them, and how, as their enduring friendship sustains them through thick and thin, they start to live life on their own terms.Full of warmth, wit and wisdom, City Girl is a brilliant ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako City Girl - Patricia Scanlan

AS SEEN IN THE SUNDAY TIMES, THE UK'S NO.1 FORENSIC ECOLOGIST LOOKS AT HER MOST HIGH-PROFILE AND INTERESTING CASES...'I love puzzles, and finding answers is the only truly enjoyable part of what I do.' Professor Patricia Wiltshire is a forensic ecologist, her days spent at crime scenes collecting samples, standing over dead bodies in a mortuary, or looking down her microscope for evidence.Working at the interface of where the criminal and natural world interact, Patricia has been involved in some of the most high-profile murder cases. Now, through a study of her most infamous, and fascinating cases - including the murder of Sarah Payne, and the Soham murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman - Patricia will show us how she finds the answers to some of the worst crimes imaginable. Not only does she help the police solve crimes and give answers to the most bemusing circumstances, she can help to exonerate the innocent and enable confessions from the guilty.In The Natural History of Crime we join Patricia in putting the puzzle together, teasing the evidence out of her cases and showing us all how life and death have always been, and always will be, intertwined. Nature has given ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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*** THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR *** The Cassidys' marriage is under pressure. Shauna wants another baby. Greg doesn't. She also has to endure her obnoxious in-laws who arrive at the drop of a hat and stay as long as they like. Shauna's glad to be moving abroad. She'll be free of them at last. Or will she? Carrie, Shauna's sister, feels put upon. The burden of looking after their elderly father rests on her and she's fed up. Even though she loves her siblings, resentment builds. Can Carrie finally stand up for herself? Shauna and Carrie's brother, Bobby, has a poisoned relationship with his father, who blames him for the death of his wife. Can they settle their differences? Or are some rifts just too painful to resolve? The last Christmas the family got together was a disaster. Can they finally put the past behind them as they prepare for another family gathering?A warm and witty novel about a family gathering that is full of intrigue and drama! Warmth, wisdom and love on every page - if you treasured Maeve Binchy, read Patricia Scanlan. Number 1 bestselling author Patricia Scanlan is set to capture the hearts and enchant the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Divided Loyalties - Patricia Scanlan

*** THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER *** In a beautiful southern Spanish town, where the sea sparkles and orange blossoms scent the air, the gates of a brand new apartment complex, La Joya de Andalucía, glide open to welcome the new owners. Anna and Austen MacDonald, an Irish couple, are preparing to enjoy their retirement to the full. But the demands of family cause problems they have never foreseen and shake their marriage to the core. Sally-Ann Connolly Cooper, a feisty Texan mother of two young teenagers, is reeling from her husband's infidelity. La Joya becomes a place of solace for Sally-Ann, in more ways than one. Eduardo Sanchez, a haughty Madrileño, has set out with single-minded determination to become El Presidente of the complex's management committee. But pride comes before a fall. Jutta Sauer Perez, a sophisticated German who aspires to own her very own apartment in La Joya, works hard to reach her goal. Then the unthinkable happens. As their lives entwine and friendships and enmities develop, it becomes apparent that La Joya is not quite the haven they all expect it to be....Warmth, wisdom and love on every page - if you treasured Maeve Binchy, read Patricia Scanlan. ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Orange Blossom Days - Patricia Scanlan

“Patricia Brent, Spinster” by Herbert Jenkins is a delightful romantic comedy that satirizes social norms and expectations. The story centers on Patricia Brent, a vibrant and independent woman who is labeled an old maid by her society. Frustrated by the condescending sympathy of those around her, Patricia creates a fictitious fiancé to deflect their pity and assert her autonomy.As Patricia's fictional engagement spirals out of control, she finds herself entangled in a series of humorous and unexpected situations. Her clever ruse leads to genuine romantic entanglements, as the invented fiancé takes on a life of its own. The novel explores themes of independence and self-assertion.Jenkins' witty and charming narrative highlights Patricia's struggle to live on her own terms, blending romance and comedy to create an engaging and entertaining read. The story reflects the comedic potential of misunderstandings and the pursuit of true love amidst social expectations. Patricia's fabricated engagement serves as a commentary on the ridiculousness of the societal obsession with marriage and the notion that a woman's worth is defined by her marital status and these interactions underscore the often superficial nature of societal judgments and the freedom found in challenging them.

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*** THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR *** 'One of Scanlan's great strengths is her gift for writing fully rounded characters, and this is Scanlan at her very best' Irish Independent When the honeymoon is over, real life begins... Newly married Debbie is at her wits' end about her and Bryan's mounting debts, but there's no way he's going to stop living the high life and become a stay-at-home husband. Meanwhile, her dad has just found out his workaholic second wife, Aimee, is pregnant. He couldn't be happier, but she's horrified. Is their marriage going to last? Debbie's mum, Connie, has met a gorgeous new man and is all set to make a life of her own. But her family need her more than ever to sort out all their problems. Will she put her family first as always, or can she walk away and finally make a fresh start? Will anyone be happy ever after? Number 1 bestselling author Patricia Scanlan is set to capture the hearts and enchant the minds of a whole new generation of readers who will fall in love with her sublime storytelling. A trailblazing women's fiction author, all of her novels have been #1 international ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Happy Ever After - Patricia Scanlan

From beloved storyteller Patricia Polacco comes a picture book based on her childhood about how a very special librarian and town library made her life happier after moving to a new state in elementary school.When young Patricia’s family moves to Battle Creek, Michigan, she finds it hard to believe this new place will ever feel like home. But soon she meets the kind librarian Mrs. Creavy and discovers the library’s doors are always open. Now, Patricia has a place to explore and study books about the birds that she loves. Mrs. Creavy even introduces her to the books of John James Audubon and helps Patricia introduce her classmates to the joy of birds by becoming the first member of the Audubon Bird Club of Freemont Elementary.

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''Patricia Briggs is an incredible writer . . . I love hanging out with the amazing characters in this series!'' Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling series''It is always a joy to pick up a new Briggs novel'' RT Book Reviews''Patricia Briggs never fails to deliver an exciting, magic and fable filled suspense story'' Erin Watt, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Royals series.I am Mercedes Athena Thompson Hauptman. My only ''superpowers'' are that I turn into a thirty-five-pound coyote and fix Volkswagens. But I have friends in odd places and a pack of werewolves at my back. It looks like I''m going to need them.Centuries ago, the fae dwelt in Underhill. When they were cast out, they left behind their great castles, troves of magical artefacts . . . and their prisoners. Without the fae to mind them, those creatures roamed freely through Underhill wreaking havoc. Only the deadliest survived.Now one of those prisoners has escaped. It can look like any creature it chooses and if it bites you, it controls you. It lives for chaos and destruction and can make you do anything - even kill the person you love the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Smoke Bitten - Patricia Briggs

''PATRICIA BRIGGS IS AN INCREDIBLE WRITER'' Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling authorMated werewolves Charles Cornick and Anna Latham must discover what could make an entire community disappear - before it''s too late - in this thrilling entry in the No.1 New York Times bestselling Alpha and Omega series.In the wilds of the Northern California mountains, all the inhabitants of a small town have gone missing. It''s as if the people picked up and left everything they owned behind. Fearing something supernatural might be going on, the FBI taps a source they''ve consulted in the past: the werewolves Charles Cornick and Anna Latham. But Charles and Anna soon find a deserted town is the least of the mysteries they face.Death sings in the forest, and when it calls, Charles and Anna must answer. Something has awakened in the heart of the California mountains, something old and dangerous - and it has met werewolves before.Discover the latest page-turning Alpha and Omega novel from the queen of urban fantasy Patricia Briggs.Praise for Patricia Briggs:''Patricia Briggs is amazing . . . Her Alpha and Omega novels are fantastic'' Fresh Fiction''I love these books!'' Charlaine Harris''The best new fantasy series I''ve read in years'' ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In this enchanting memoir, Patricia Altschul, the “dowager countess” (The New York Times) of Bravo’s Southern Charm, reveals the exciting adventures of a storied life—from working as an academic and art dealer to her three marriages, to her star turn on the show—offering candid anecdotes, memorable bon mots, and exclusive tales of high society. Long before she was the undeniable fan favorite on Southern Charm, reigning over the young and decadent cast well-known to Bravo fans everywhere, Patricia Altschul lived a life of glamor, romance, and intrigue. Now, she is ready to reveal it all in this intimate and high-flying memoir. As one of the great and high-powered private art dealers of the late 20th century, Patricia blazed her own path from Virginia, Washington, and New York’s Upper East Side to her historic home in Charleston, South Carolina. Along the way, she forged close friendships with notable tastemakers such as fashion legend André Leon Tally and Mario Buatta, the interior designer known as “The Prince of Chintz.” Patricia has been embraced as a style icon and a fun-loving authority on manners, Martinis, and living the best life. In Eat, Drink, and Remarry, she recounts with wit, class, and an abundance ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Eat, Drink, and Remarry - Patricia Altschul

Book Band: Brown - Ideal for ages 7+A quirky family comedy set in the Caribbean from prize-winning author Patrice Lawrence.Shayla can''t wait to see her cousin Michael again. Last time, they had great fun chasing Granny''s chickens and playing hide-and-seek in the bamboo by the river. But Michael thinks everything in London is better than in Trinidad where Shayla lives, which makes him better than her, doesn''t it? Soon everything''s a competition, especially when there''s hot pepper sauce involved!This humorous story featuring characters from Trinidad by Patrice Lawrence, the winner of the Waterstones Children''s Book Prize 2017 for Older Fiction, has fun black-and-white illustrations by David Dean and is perfect for children who are developing as readers. The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.''Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Granny Ting Ting: A Bloomsbury Reader - Patrice Lawrence

This beloved Newbery Medal–winning book is the first of five books in Patricia MacLachlan''s chapter book series about the Witting family.Set in the late nineteenth century and told from young Anna''s point of view, Sarah, Plain and Tall tells the story of how Sarah Elisabeth Wheaton comes from Maine to the prairie to answer Papa''s advertisement for a wife and mother. Before Sarah arrives, Anna and her younger brother Caleb wait and wonder. Will Sarah be nice? Will she sing? Will she stay?This children''s literature classic is perfect for fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder''s Little House on the Prairie books, historical fiction, and timeless stories using rich and beautiful language. Sarah, Plain and Tall gently explores themes of abandonment, loss and love.This anniversary edition includes author Patricia MacLachlan''s Newbery speech, a discussion guide, and a reading list. This modern classic is a strong choice for independent reading.Read the rest of the Sarah books by Patricia MacLachlan: Skylark, Caleb’s Story, More Perfect than the Moon, and Grandfather’s Dance.

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''Patricia Briggs never fails to deliver an exciting, magic and fable filled suspense story'' Erin Watt, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Royals series.When the deadly werewolf Asil is gifted five blind dates by some anonymous "friends," his reclusive life will never be the same, in this enthralling novel-in-stories from the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson series.Includes two all-new stories as well as three previously published stories.Dear Asil:We are worried about you. A werewolf alone is a sad thing, especially at Christmastime. So we have a challenge for you: five dates in three weeks. We have taken the work out of it and connected you with five people from online dating sites. You should also know that we have informed the whole pack and instigated a betting pool. Have fun!Sincerely,Your Concerned FriendsPraise for Patricia Briggs:''It is always a joy to pick up a new Briggs novel'' RT Book Reviews''Patricia Briggs is an incredible writer . . . I love hanging out with the amazing characters in this series!'' Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling series

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A heartwarming story of friendship and celebrating our differences--and the teachers who help us shine--from master storyteller Patricia Polacco, author of Thank You, Mr. Falker. This Kindness Edition features discussion questions at the back of the book to help guide readers through conversations about its story and message! Perfect for classrooms and more!In this story based on the author-illustrator's own childhood, Patricia Polacco once again celebrates the power teachers have to help us discover the potential we each hold. Young Trisha is devastated when she finds out that her class at her new school is known as the junkyard. It is a special class, and she had moved from where she used to live so she wouldn’t be in a special class anymore! But then she meets her teacher, the amazing Mrs. Peterson, and her classmates, an oddly brilliant group of misfit kids, whom the other kids in school call the junkyard kids. Much to her own surprise, it is here in the junkyard that Trisha discovers the true meaning of genius, and that this group of misfits are, in fact, Junkyard Wonders, each and every one of them. Now with questions at the back of the book to help ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Junkyard Wonders - Patricia Polacco

Kniha - autor Patrik Hartl, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Dárkové vydání kompletní desetileté tvorby nejpopulárnějšího českého spisovatele. Užijte si skvělé příběhy v knihách s výjimečnou grafickou úpravou a pohyblivými ilustracemi uvnitř! "Drahé čtenářky a drazí čtenáři! S radostí mezi vás vykopávám speciální dárkové vydání svých příběhů! Doufám, že vás potěší výjimečná grafická úprava a pohyblivé ilustrace uvnitř každé knížky! Srdečně vám mávám!" - Patrik Hartl Box obsahuje bestsellery Prvok, Šampón, Tečka a Karel, Malý pražský erotikon, Okamžiky štěstí, Nejlepší víkend a 15 roků lásky.

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