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In the Age of Sail scurvy was responsible for more deaths at sea than piracy, shipwreck and all other illnesses, and its cure ranks among the greatest of military successes â “ yet its impact on history has mostly been ignored.Stephen Bown searches back to the earliest recorded appearance of scurvy in the sixteenth century, to the eighteenth century when the disease was at its gum-shredding, bone-snapping worst, and to the early nineteenth century, when the preventative was finally put into service. Bown introduces us to James Lind, the navy surgeon and medical detective, whose research on the disease spawned the implementation of the cure; Captain James Cook, who successfully avoided scurvy on his epic voyages; and Gilbert Blane, whose social status and charisma won over the British Navy.Scurvy is a lively recounting of how three determined individuals overcame the constraints of eighteenth-century thinking to solve the greatest medical mystery of their era.

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Jane Bown is a legendary Observer photographer best-known for her portraits of icons from Beckett to Björk. This is a charming collection of 100 black and white pictures of felines which reveals the same sympathetic eye and wit as her portraits. She captures the cats sprawling, prowling, lolling, playing, feeding and lounging. House cats, alley cats, show cats and kittens trip and gambol across these pages making this the perfect photographic treat for cat-lovers.

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A scurvy sequel to the bestselling The Pirates Next Door - winner of the Waterstones Prize 2012!This summer, Matilda is going on holiday with her friends, the Jolley-Rogers. But when Matilda discovers the secret of the legendary treasure of Scurvy Sands, the pirates decide that maybe some lubbers aren t so bad.

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Rejstřík sbírky Arytmie sahá od osobních vzpomínek a drobných každodenních postřehů po kritické reflexe současných společenských jevů. Ščur je básník živé imaginace, nicméně realita je v jeho textech vždy fyzicky, hmatatelně přítomná. Ščurova poesie je bohatá a mnohovrstevná, od mélického verše se vyvinula k volnému, přiblížila se i k surrealismu… Jako u všech opravdových básníků spočívá jeho jedinečnost a objevnost v pozornosti k nejkonkrétnějším reáliím a vjemům a v jejich přehodnocení osobní imaginací.

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Max Ščur je běloruský básník, který již patnáct let žije v České republice. Ve vlasti mu vyšlo několik básnických sbírek i prozaických knih. Po uveřejnění divadelní hry, která se kriticky vyjadřovala k Lukašenkovu diktátorskému režimu, byl donucen emigrovat. Těmito souřadnicemi - emigrací, hledáním druhého domova , ale i ozvuky dřívějšího života ve vlasti - je určena i většina básní první Ščurovy sbírky převedené do češtiny. Rozsah Modu bibendi je však nakonec mnohem širší, a jeho nedílnou součást tak (vedle textů reflexivních) tvoří i básně charakteristické nadhledem až lehkovážností (b. Běloruský slečnám) nebo básně angažované, vznikající z přirozené potřeby komenovat dění ve vlasti.

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CHOSEN AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE GUARDIAN, DAILY TELEGRAPH, NEW STATESMAN AND BBC SCIENCE FOCUS An intimate, unique, and inspiring perspective on the life and work of one of the greatest minds of our time. Filled with insight, humour, and never-before-told stories, it s a view of Stephen Hawking that few have seen and all will appreciate James Clear, author of Atomic Habits An icon of the last fifty years, Stephen Hawking seems to encapsulate genius: not since Albert Einstein has a scientific figure held such a position in popular consciousness. In this enthralling memoir, writer and physicist Leonard Mlodinow tells the story of his friend and their collaboration, offering an intimate account of this giant of science. The two met in 2003, when Stephen asked Leonard if he would consider writing a book with him, the follow up to the bestselling A Brief History of Time. As they spent years working on a second book, The Grand Design, they forged a deep connection and Leonard gained a much better understanding of Stephen s daily life and struggles -- as well as his compassion and good humour. Together they obsessed over the perfect sentence, debated the physics, and occasionally punted on Cambridge s waterways with champagne and strawberries. In time, Leonard was able to finish Stephen s jokes, chide his sporadic mischief, and learn how the hardships of his illness helped forge that unique perspective on the universe. By weaving together their shared story with a clear-sighted portrayal of Hawking s scientific achievements, Mlodinow creates a beautiful portrait of Stephen Hawking as a brilliant, impish and generous man whose life was not only exceptional but also genuinely inspiring.

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Enter once more the world of Roland Deschain—and the world of the Dark Tower...now presented in a stunning graphic novel omnibus form that will unlock the doorways to terrifying secrets and bold storytelling as part of the dark fantasy masterwork and magnum opus from #1 New York Times bestselling author Stephen King. “The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed.” With these unforgettable words, millions were introduced to Stephen King’s iconic character Roland Deschain of Gilead. Roland is the last of his kind, a “gunslinger” charged with protecting whatever goodness and light remains in his world—a world that “moved on,” as they say. In this desolate reality—a dangerous land filled with ancient technology and deadly magic, and yet one that mirrors our own in frightening ways—Roland is on a spellbinding and soul-shattering quest to locate and somehow save the mystical nexus of all worlds, all universes: the Dark Tower. Now, in the graphic novel series adaptation Stephen King’s The Dark Tower: The Drawing of the Three, originally published by Marvel Comics in single-issue form and creatively overseen by Stephen King himself, the full story of Roland’s troubled past and lifelong odyssey is revealed. Sumptuously drawn by Piotr Kowalski and Jonathan Marks, adapted by Stephen King expert Robin Furth, and scripted by New York Times bestselling author Peter David, The Drawing of the Three is an extraordinary and terrifying journey—ultimately serving as the perfect introduction for a new audience to Stephen King’s modern literary classic The Dark Tower, while giving longtime fans thrilling adventures transformed from his blockbuster novels. This single-volume omnibus edition includes the complete graphic novel series The Drawing of the Three: The Prisoner; House of Cards; The Lady of Shadows; Bitter Medicine.

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A thrilling visual companion curated for young adults voraciously reading their way through Stephen King’s colossal corpus of creepy books.*2025 CBC Young Adult Favorites Winner**2025 CBC Teacher Favorites Winner**2025 CBC Librarian Favorites Winner*For many young readers, when the last page of Goosebumps is turned, the first chapter of Pet Sematary begins, and a world of terror crafted by Stephen King is revealed. His novels are as fascinating as his life, and in this ultimate illustrated guidebook, young readers explore the cultural phenomenon and legacy of the King of Horror.From scare-seeking child to impoverished university student to struggling schoolteacher to one of the best-selling—and most recognizable—authors of all time, this engrossing book reveals the evolution and influences of Stephen King’s body of work over his nearly 50-year career, and how the themes of his writing reflect the changing times and events within his life.With tons of photos, approachable bite-size sections, and gripping details to captivate young readers, the book features: An extensive look into Stephen King’s books, short stories, writings, movies, series, and other adaptations ideal for the young reader to review.Exclusive memorabilia from Stephen King, including personal and professional correspondences, handwritten manuscript pages, book covers, movie stills, and a never-before-seen excerpts from his poems.Personal insights and observations such as real-life settings that inspired King’s writing, the editor who discovered him, his life as a Boston Red Sox fan, and the many awards and honors he has received.Motivating quotes from King from interviews over the decades.“My childhood was pretty ordinary, except from a very early age I wanted to be scared…there was a radio program at the time called Dimension X, and my mother didn’t want me to listen to that because she felt it was too scary for me, so I would creep out of bed and go to the bedroom door and crack it open. And she loved it, so apparently, I got it from her, but I would listen at the door and then when the program was over, I’d go back to bed and quake.” —Stephen King Young adults will covet this comprehensive yet accessible reference to their favorite horror author.

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BRING MAGIC INTO YOUR LIFE WITH TIPS, TRICKS AND SECRETS FROM BRITAIN #39;S MOST MAGICAL ENTERTAINER, STEPHEN MULHERN!In this colourful book, TV personality and bestselling children #39;s author Stephen Mulhern shares the magic from his life - and reveals how magic can make your life fantastic too! The thrilling world of magic awaits inside these pages . . .* Learn how to master simple tricks to wow your friends! * Find out how to build tricks of your own* Be inspired by Stephen #39;s stories and adviceWith clear step-by-step instructions, everyone can become a magician! And don #39;t worry if something goes wrong or you feel nervous performing - Stephen has got you covered with useful top tips!Magic is so powerful. It can build confidence, help you prepare for anything and spread happiness like a beautiful gift. Making magic is about practice, creativity and preparation - and everyone is welcome!PACKED WITH FULL COLOUR ARTWORK AND INSIDE STORIES DIRECT FROM STEPHEN, THIS IS THE PERFECT GIFT BOOK FOR EVERY YOUNG MAGICIAN!

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Edited by Stephen King and Bev Vincent Fasten your seatbelts for an anthology of turbulent tales curated by Stephen King and Bev Vincent. This exciting new collection, perfect for airport or aeroplane reading, includes an original introduction and story notes for each story by Stephen King, and brand new stories from Stephen King and Joe Hill. Stephen King hates to fly. Now he and co-editor Bev Vincent would like to share this fear of flying with you. Welcome to Flight or Fright, an anthology about all the things that can go horribly wrong when you re suspended six miles in the air, hurtling through space at more than 500 mph and sealed up in a metal tube (like - gulp! - a coffin) with hundreds of strangers. All the ways your trip into the friendly skies can turn into a nightmare, including some we ll bet you ve never thought of before... but now you will the next time you walk down the jetway and place your fate in the hands of a total stranger. Featuring brand new stories by Joe Hill and Stephen King, as well as fourteen classic tales and one poem from the likes of Richard Matheson, Ray Bradbury, Roald Dahl, Dan Simmons, and many others, Flight or Fright is, as King says, ideal airplane reading, especially on stormy descents... Even if you are safe on the ground, you might want to buckle up nice and tight. Book a flight for this terrifying new anthology that will have you thinking twice about how you want to reach your final destination.

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In The Sportsman at Home, Stephen Harris welcomes us into his kitchen in Whitstable to discover his favourite ingredients, and show us how to apply the simple ethos of his iconic restaurant to home cooking. The Sportsman is nothing short of an institution. Now in its 25th year, Stephen Harris took over a rundown pub on the Kent coast in 1999 and turned something ordinary into something extraordinary with his pared-back style of cooking, earning (and retaining) a Michelin star, as well as being named the UK’s best restaurant multiple times. It’s a cult classic both adored by professionals from all over the world, and a truly beloved, unpretentious local. Organised into chapters by occasion – Baking and Making, Posh Dinners, Not So Posh Dinners and Christmas, to name a few – Stephen captures the imagination for simple cooking with his love of seasonal, local produce, and scholarly, much-lauded approach to putting flavour first in the easiest, most effective ways. With dishes such as Welsh rarebit, cream of tomato soup, pork chop with charred leeks and tart tatin with vanilla ice cream, Stephen reintroduces familiar favourites, made simpler, and much better. With stunning location photography of the Kent landscape that serves as Stephen’s inspiration, as well as essays on ingredients, life in the kitchen and his journey to ground-breaking techniques, The Sportsman at Home is a true celebration of simple food at its very best, from one of the most respected chefs in the UK.

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Holly Gibney, one of Stephen King’s most compelling and ingeniously resourceful characters, returns in this thrilling novel to solve the gruesome truth behind multiple disappearances in a Midwestern town. Stephen King’s Holly marks the triumphant return of beloved King character Holly Gibney. Readers have witnessed Holly’s gradual transformation from a shy (but also brave and ethical) recluse in Mr Mercedes to Bill Hodges’s partner in Finders Keepers to a full-fledged, smart, and occasionally tough private detective in The Outsider. In King’s new novel, Holly is on her own, and up against a pair of unimaginably depraved and brilliantly disguised adversaries. When Penny Dahl calls the Finders Keepers detective agency hoping for help locating her missing daughter, Holly is reluctant to accept the case. Her partner, Pete, has Covid. Her (very complicated) mother has just died. And Holly is meant to be on leave. But something in Penny Dahl’s desperate voice makes it impossible for Holly to turn her down. Mere blocks from where Bonnie Dahl disappeared live Professors Rodney and Emily Harris. They are the picture of bourgeois respectability: married octogenarians, devoted to each other, and semi-retired lifelong academics. But they are harbouring an unholy secret in the basement of their well-kept, book-lined home, one that may be related to Bonnie’s disappearance. And it will prove nearly impossible to discover what they are up to: they are savvy, they are patient, and they are ruthless. Holly must summon all her formidable talents to outthink and outmanoeuvre the shockingly twisted professors in this chilling new masterwork from Stephen King. ‘I could never let Holly Gibney go. She was supposed to be a walk-on character in Mr Mercedes and she just kind of stole the book and stole my heart. Holly is all her.’ - Stephen King

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Discover the stunning conclusion to Stephen Fry s internationally bestselling Greek myths series. In Odyssey, the hero s toughest journey is finding his way back home. A sweeping, engrossing story - i Outstandingly entertaining quartet of books . . . Fry breathes contemporary relevance into these ancient tales Observer-- Wily Odysseus, King of Ithaca, has won Troy for the Greeks â “ after a decade of brutal, bloody warfare. But now this warrior remembers he is a husband and father â “ and his gaze turns longingly towards home.Setting sail with a small fleet, Odysseus dreams of soon lying in the arms of his beloved wife Penelope, and of teaching his son Telemachus the ways of a warrior. However, the gods laugh at the foolish hopes of mortals.And, angered by this upstart, Poseidon â “ God of the ocean realms â “ curses our hero to wander the seas for ten long years.Encountering one-eyed giants, six-headed monsters, terrible storms, titanic whirlpools, hypnotic sirens, seductive witches and jealous goddesses, Odysseus is tempted and tormented beyond any manâ ™s endurance.Yet he is no mere mortal â “ and the lure of his wife and son draws him, step by step, stroke by stroke, ever closer to home and his ultimate destiny . . .A tale of love and longing, return and redemption, home and hope, Stephen Fryâ ™s Odyssey sees the author and national treasure weave the final threads of the fabulous story begun in the worldwide bestseller, Mythos, into an astonishing and mesmerising tapestry for the ages.-- Praise for Stephen Fry s Greek Myths series: Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased The Times Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry Daily Mail A head-spinning marathon of legends Guardian A rollicking good read Independent An Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit Evening Standard

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STEP INTO ANOTHER WORLD - OF MAGIC, MAYHEM, MONSTERS AND MANIACAL GODS - IN STEPHEN FRY S MOMENTOUS SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, MYTHOS A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased Times___________No one loves and quarrels, desires and deceives as boldly or brilliantly as Greek gods and goddesses.In Stephen Fry s vivid retelling, we gaze in wonder as wise Athena is born from the cracking open of the great head of Zeus and follow doomed Persephone into the dark and lonely realm of the Underworld. We shiver in fear when Pandora opens her jar of evil torments and watch with joy as the legendary love affair between Eros and Psyche unfolds.Mythos captures these extraordinary myths for our modern age - in all their dazzling and deeply human relevance.___________NOW THE INSPIRATION FOR THE MYTHOS SUITE, STEPHEN FRY AND DEBBIE WISEMAN S MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF FRY S THRILLING RETELLINGS A head-spinning marathon of legends Guardian An Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit Evening Standard An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry Daily Mail A rollicking good read IndependentSHORTLISTED FOR A NATIONAL BOOK AWARD

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A bumper collection of short stories (Sunday Telegraph} from the No. 1 bestselling master of the form, now with a stunning new cover look.The Stephen King Amusement Park - an unnerving experience, with rides every which way to hell . . . and a few to glory.A solitary finger pokes out of a drain. Novelty teeth turn predatory. The Nevada desert swallows a Cadillac. Meanwhile, the legend of Castle Rock returns . . . and grows on you. What does it all mean? What else could it mean? Stephen King is here with a powerful collection of stories - a vast, many-chambered cave of a volume.The long reach of Stephen King s imagination will take you on a roller coaster to places you ve never been before. You will lose sleep. But Stephen King, writing to beat the devil, will do your dreaming for you.Stories include:-Dolan s Cadillac-The End of the Whole Mess-Suffer the Little Children-The Night Flier-Popsy-It Grows on You-Chattery Teeth-Dedication-The Moving Finger-Sneakers-You Know They Got a Hell of a Band-Home Delivery-Rainy Season-My Pretty Pony-Sorry, Right Number-The Ten O Clock People-Crouch End-The House on Maple Street-The Fifth Quarter-The Doctor s Case-Umney s Last Case-Head Down-Brooklyn August

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Professor Stephen Hawking is generally considered to have been one of the world s greatest thinkers. Here, his phenomenal bestseller A Brief History of Time is illustrated to bring his theories to life in a clear, captivating and visually engaging way. This book marries a child s wonder to a genius s intellect. We journey into Hawking s universe, while marvelling at his mind - The Sunday Times Stephen Hawking can explain the complexities of cosmological physics with an engaging combination of clarity and wit... - Observer Exceptional writing explaining the mysteries and beauty of our universe. The book is very fascinating and highly enjoyable. Highly recommended - ***** Reader review This book is mind blowing - ***** Reader review A masterpiece - ***** Reader review********************************************************************************************Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries?These are just some of the questions considered in the internationally acclaimed masterpiece by the world-renowned physicist Professor Stephen Hawking.It begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos from Newton to Einstein, before delving into the secrets which still lie at the heart of space and time, from the Big Bang to black holes, via spiral galaxies and strong theory. To this day A Brief History of Time remains a staple of the scientific canon, and its succinct and clear language continues to introduce millions to the universe and its wonders.In this edition, Professor Hawking explains his complex theories through a fresh visual dimension. Over 150 stunning colour illustrations have been specially commissioned for this purpose to help the reader understand what have become popular mythic images of our century, but which nonetheless remain difficult, abstract ideas to grasp.This stunning gift edition also includes a new appendix with updates to the text and tributes to Stephen Hawking.

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A GLOBAL CABAL OF HITMEN. ONE MAN STOOD IN THEIR PATH. Two things to make a Summer afternoon great: a Stephen Leather novel, and a cold beer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Spider keeps getting better and better ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best series I have ever read ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A group of professional killers, known as The Office, are carrying out hits for the Iranian government across the European continent, hitting targets amongst the wealthiest and most privileged.After a slew of murders in London, MI5 decide that enough is enough. The Office must be destroyed, root and stem.Dan Spider Shepherd, the secret service s most dangerous weapon, is tasked with infiltrating the organisation and unmasking its leader. But just how far is he willing to go in the name of justice . . . ?A hundred-mile-an-hour whirlwind of a novel from Sunday Times bestseller Stephen Leather, one of the world s most gifted thriller authors.PRAISE FOR STEPHEN LEATHER Let Spider draw you into his web, you won t regret it Sun He has the uncanny knack of producing plots that are all too real Daily Mail Leather knows the inner workings of the security services. But beyond the enthralling storylines he also asks some tough questions about contemporary Britain Financial Times A master of the thriller genre Irish Times Stephen Leather writes really exciting action thrillers. It s like being there yourself Chris Ryan

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The classic, haunting tale of two brave children lost in an eerie and dangerous forest, reimagined by literary legends: Stephen King and Maurice Sendak. Let Stephen King, global bestselling and award-winning author, and Maurice Sendak, beloved creator of the Caldecott-Medal winning Where the Wild Things Are, guide you into this most deliciously daring rendition of the traditional Grimm fairy tale. But will you find your way back out? This beautiful book includes a personal introduction from Stephen King and has been created in close collaboration with the Maurice Sendak Foundation.A stunning, high-quality hardback with jacket, it is the perfect gift for fans of King, Sendak and dark fairy tales.

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With his wealth of knowledge and exacting eye for detail, [Fisher s] book on D-Day is sure to impress a vast audience Dan Snow Stephen Fisher... is a very rare beast - a man who can bring stunning research and scholarship hand-in-glove with the gifts of a fine storyteller James Holland Written with verve and panache... Itâ ™s a brilliant evocation of one of the greatest days in history, and Fisher has done it proud. Bravo! Robert Lyman, author of Victory to Defeat: The British Army 1918-1940_________6th June 1944 saw the largest seaborne assault in human history: D-Day. The landings on the five Normandy beaches, Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword, will go down in legend as the first footsteps on the journey to end the war in northern Europe.While much has been written about the operation as a whole, little detailed attention has been paid to the battle for Sword Beach itself, the easternmost of the amphibious attack areas. For the first time, historian and archaeologist Stephen Fisher puts the British landing under the spotlight and using previously unseen research, documents and personal testimonies pieces together the buildup, the day itself and its aftermath in such a way as to uniquely bring the operation to vivid life.Following a massive air and naval bombardment that began before the sun had even risen, the stage was set for the first of tens of thousands of troops to come ashore on Sword that day. It was to be a day of triumph and tragedy as the Allies pushed forward to the key objective of Caen against German defenders who were, uniquely on D-Day, backed up by an armoured division.Never before has this campaign been afforded such insightful and detailed scrutiny. Stephen Fisher brings his considerable knowledge and expertise to paint a thrilling picture of how the deep beachhead was established and pays tribute to the heroism and sacrifices that were made on that fateful day.

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Set in and around the dark, misty canals of Lichfield, Stephen Booth s incredible new novel is awash with mystery.When council officer Chris Buckley is approached by an odd old man demanding help in healing a decades-old family rift, he sends the stranger away.But then the old man is murdered, and the police arrive on the Chris s doorstep asking questions to which he has no answers.As Chris begins to look into the circumstances of the murder, he uncovers a deadly secret in the silt and mud of the local canals that he ll realise was better kept buried.PRAISE FOR STEPHEN BOOTH Makes high summer as terrifying as midwinter Val McDermid A modern master Guardian Crime writing of the finest quality Daily Mail Ingenious plotting and richly atmospheric Reginald Hill A first-rate mystery Sunday Telegraph

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Before he gave us the classic title On Writing, ( part biography, part collection of tips for the aspiring writer - Guardian) Stephen King wrote a nonfiction masterpiece in Danse Macabre, One of the best books on American popular culture (Philadelphia Inquirer)It was not long after Halloween when Stephen King received a telephone call from his editor. Why don t you do a book about the entire horror phenomenon as you see it? Books, movies, radio, TV, the whole thing. The result is this unique combination of fantasy and autobiography, of classic horror writing honed to an unforgettable edge; ; an analysis of horror, terror and the supernatural in films, television and books by the bestselling master of the genre.DANSE MACABRE ranges across the whole spectrum of horror in popular culture from the seminal classics of Dracula and Frankenstein. It is a charming and fascinating book, replete with pertinent anecdote and observation, in which Stephen King describes his ideas on how horror works on many levels and how he brings it to bear on his own inimitable novels.

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As the composer/lyricist for Godspell, Pippin, Wicked, and other musicals, Stephen Schwartz has enjoyed one of the most significant careers in American musical theater for more than four decades. Schwartz has also achieved success on the big screen, contributing to such films as Enchanted, The Prince of Egypt, and Pocahontas. For his work, he has received six Tony nominations, three Grammys, and three Academy Awards. The Musical Theater of Stephen Schwartz: From Godspell to Wicked and Beyond is a detailed examination of Schwartzâ ™s various projects throughout his career. Musicologist Paul R. Laird discusses at length Schwartzâ ™s major shows and also considers his other ventures, such as the music and lyrics for animated features from Disney and Dreamworks. The book focuses on two major aspects of Schwartzâ ™s creations: the process of collaboration resulting in a projectâ ™s completion and a descriptive analysis of his music and lyrics. Laird also describes each showâ ™s critical reception and its place in the larger history of musical theater. Based on extensive interviews with Schwartz and a number of his major collaborators, this book provides a rare look into the creation of the composer and lyricistâ ™s shows and films. The Musical Theater of Stephen Schwartz is intended for fans as well as students and professional researchers in music, theater, and the musical theater.

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✨ PRE-ORDER LAST CHANCE, THE NEW SPIDER SHEPHERD THRILLER, OUT 31 JULY 2025 ✨READERS CAN T GET ENOUGH OF THE SPIDER SHEPHERD SERIES A terrific tale of terrorism ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stephen Leather always delivers the goods ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All too real, and simply unputdownable ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Spider is the new James Bond! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My three favourite authors: Stephen Leather, David Baldacci and Michael Connelly ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five stars are simply not enough ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The most wanted man in the world is dead...When Navy Seals track down and kill Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan, it s obvious there was a traitor on the inside.After the false friends are revealed to be two British students, Malik and Chaudhry - former Islamic fundamentalists recruited by MI5 - they become targets themselves.Dan Spider Shepherd must teach the pair how to survive undercover with al-Qaeda closing in. But with the line between mentor and friend beginning to blur, and a terrorist plot putting thousands of lives at stake, can he protect everyone before it s too late? ...now those loyal to him seek revenge. From legendary, bestselling author Stephen Leather, a truly gripping thriller with its finger on the pulse of geopolitics.

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Stephen risked being seen as a man who never quite transcended the essential flawed-ness of his claim to be king. His actions betrayed uneasiness in his new skin Remembered as a time in which Christ and his saints slept , Stephen s troubled reign plunged England into anarchy. Without clear rules of succession in the Norman monarchy, conflict within William the Conqueror s family was inevitable. But, as this resonant portrait shows, there was another problem too: Stephen himself, unable to make good the transition from nobleman to king.

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Kniha - autor Stephen Hawking, 248 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The world-famous cosmologist and #1 bestselling author of A Brief History of Time leaves us with his final thoughts on the universe's biggest questions in this brilliant posthumous work. Is there a God? How did it all begin? Can we predict the future? What is inside a black hole? Is there other intelligent life in the universe? Will artificial intelligence outsmart us? How do we shape the future? Will we survive on Earth? Should we colonise space? Is time travel possible? Throughout his extraordinary career, Stephen Hawking expanded our understanding of the universe and unravelled some of its greatest mysteries. But even as his theoretical work on black holes, imaginary time and multiple histories took his mind to the furthest reaches of space, Hawking always believed that science could also be used to fix the problems on our planet. And now, as we face potentially catastrophic...

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Film na DVD - Stephen Hawking nás provází svými nekonvenčními myšlenkami, které zdařile vizualizuje na příkladech z naší každodennosti. Stephen Hawking nás provází svými nekonvenčními myšlenkami, které zdařile vizualizuje na příkladech z naší každodennosti. Rekapituluje převratné teorie a fenomenální vědecké objevy; zlomové okamžiky a získané poznatky názorně demonstruje lehce srozumitelnou formou. Jeho názory můžeme bezvýhradně přijímat i zarputile odmítat, rozhodně bychom je ale neměli ignorovat, neboť přírodní zákony platí jak ve světě, který nás obklopuje, tak napříč vesmírem nad našimi hlavami, ale i v nás samotných.

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Audiokniha MP3 - Hawkingův životní příběh očima Kitty Fergusonové, která se při psaní mohla spolehnout na pomoc samotného Hawkinga a jeho blízkých spolupracovníků. - autor Kitty Fergusonová, čte Jan Eisler Audiokniha Stephen Hawking: Jeho život a dílo. Autorka Kitty Ferguson. Čte Jan Eisler, Eliška Eislerová, Josef Wiesner. STEPHEN HAWKING byl jednou z nejpozoruhodnějších postav současnosti. Tento cambridgeský génius si získal celosvětové renomé jako brilantní teoretický fyzik, a navíc se stal velkým zdrojem inspirace pro každého, kdo byl svědkem jeho vítězství nad postižením. Toto je Hawkingův životní příběh očima Kitty Fergusonové, která se při psaní mohla spolehnout na pomoc samotného Hawkinga a jeho blízkých spolupracovníků. Audiokniha podává pestrý obraz Hawkingova dětství, srdceryvných počátků jeho boje s postižením motorického neuronu během prvního roku postgraduálního studia na Cambridgi, sílícího mezinárodního věhlasu a dlouhých let osobního boje o...

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Kniha – autor Stephen R. Covey; Aleš Lisa, 164 stran, česky, pevná s přebalem lesklá Kniha obsahuje téměř tři sta citátů-myšlenek Stephena R. Coveyho týkajících se zásadních principů, jako jsou svoboda volby, zodpovědnost, integrita, vize, rovnováha, láska a další. Kniha tak pokrývá 7 návyků, oblast rodinného života i oblasti, které ovlivnil nejvíce: osobní rozvoj, time management a vedení lidí. Tato působivá sbírka je projevem úcty k vynikající a inspirativní osobnosti. Kniha je v pěkné pevné vazbě a je krásným dárkem nejen pro všechny čtenáře knih Stephena R. Coveyho, ale pro každého, kdo se zamýšlí nad univerzálně platnými životními principy.

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Knihu o hororu jako kulturním fenoménu napsal Stephen King s vervou a velkou láskou k tématu. Do podmanivého průvodce specifickým žánrem vložil pronikavé postřehy i upřímná vyznání, odhalil své zdroje inspirace a nabídl zasvěcené komentáře ke slavným i obskurním dílům, od Draculy po Záhadu Blair Witch. Proč jsou lidé ochotni utrácet tolik peněz, jen aby se dostali do stavu, který je jim mimořádně nepříjemný? Kdo jsou lidé, kteří horor vyhledávají? Čeho se vlastně bojíme? Proč tolik takzvaných hororových filmů prostě nefunguje? Stephen King si klade řadu otázek a nebojí se na ně odpovědět. Kniha je pro všechny, kteří horor nejen rádi čtou, ale také o něm přemýšlejí. A kdo jiný by byl lepším průvodcem ve světě horou než jeho král?

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Was there a beginning of time? Could time run backwards? Is the universe infinite or does it have boundaries?These are just some of the questions considered in the internationally acclaimed masterpiece by the world renowned physicist - generally considered to have been one of the world s greatest thinkers. It begins by reviewing the great theories of the cosmos from Newton to Einstein, before delving into the secrets which still lie at the heart of space and time, from the Big Bang to black holes, via spiral galaxies and strong theory. To this day A Brief History of Time remains a staple of the scientific canon, and its succinct and clear language continues to introduce millions to the universe and its wonders.This new edition includes recent updates from Stephen Hawking with his latest thoughts about the No Boundary Proposal and offers new information about dark energy, the information paradox, eternal inflation, the microwave background radiation observations, and the discovery of gravitational waves. It was published in tandem with the app, Stephen Hawking s Pocket Universe.

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Krásná, barevná, ilustrovaná kniha meditačních jógových technik, které povzbuzují cvičení jógy v nejširším slova smyslu - jako prostředek pro uklidnění mysli, zvýšení povědomí a spokojenosti a rozvoj hlubokého vnitřního míru. Publikace navazuje na tradici Kriya jógy Vychází především z tradice Kriya jógy, jejímž cílem je přizpůsobit individuální vědomí božskému nebo univerzálnímu vědomí. Učitel jógy a meditace Stephen Sturgess v této knize odhaluje, jak díky pružnému tělu pokročit k životně důležité spokojené mysli. Široká škála jógových praktik Po prvním vysvětlení hluboké hodnoty meditace jógy, načrtnutí osmi jazyků jógy (jak v textu Jóga Sutras předkládá starý mudrc Patanjali) a poskytnutí jasných a komplexních vysvětlení našeho vnitřního energetického systému (včetně kundalini, čakry, nádi, tři těla a pět kosha), pak Stephen přináší širokou škálu jógových praktik, které mohou být použity jako pravidelný holistický program zdraví. Pokud bychom chtěli vidět tělo jako chrám, kombinace ásán, očistění a praktik pránajáma nejprve čistí okna chrámu - budování fyzického těla a mysli -, zatímco meditace pak svítí světlem do vnitřního prostoru - osvětlí Vnitřní Já a umožňuje hluboký pocit duchovnosti a míru. Jak provádět každodenní jógovou meditaci Část na konci je věnována pomoci čtenářům rozvíjet své osobní praktiky, včetně poradenství o životě s větším uvědoměním, jak dělat každodenní jógovou meditaci a řadu speciálně navržených ranních a večerních rutin od 15minutového programu až po 1 hodinu 45 minut. Souhrnně jsou čtenáři vedeni praktickou a výchovnou cestou směrem k pocitu zvýšeného klidu, radosti, štěstí, harmonie a osobního naplnění v životě, kde prožijí svůj plný potenciál jak pro kreativní myšlení, tak pro činnost.

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Stephen King s iconic horror masterpiece. An international bestselling and highly acclaimed novel, a must-read for any horror fan, also a hugely successful film starring Tom Hanks.The Green Mile: those who walk it do not return, because at the end of that walk is the room in which sits Cold Mountain penitentiary s electric chair. In 1932 the newest resident on death row is John Coffey, a giant black man convicted of the brutal murder of two little girls. But nothing is as it seems with John Coffey, and around him unfolds a bizarre and horrifying story.Evil murderer or holy innocent - whichever he is - Coffey has strange powers which may yet offer salvation to others, even if they can do nothing to save him.Readers are reading The Green Mile through their fingers: This is King at the top of his game. It s the perfect length with all six parts, it ends well, and he doesn t rely on horror or too much salty language to tell a fantastic story . . . Seriously, this is my favourite book I ve read from him. Go read it if you haven t already Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Shocking, poignant, thought-provoking. A great story that will transport you into the story and make you feel the characters pain and agony. Well-written, wonderful characters, compassionate storyline. Stephen King is at his peak here Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ This particular book gave me rather noticeable palpitations and for a moment or two, it made me feel quite faint . . . I very much doubt that I ll be able to forget this book for the years ahead of me Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ A beautiful, touching book which I am never going to forget Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Overall, this was a wonderful reading experience and I already know that this story is going to stay with me for the rest of my life Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ I went through all sorts of emotions when reading this story. The writing is vivid and the story believable and you feel and experience everything this tale has to offer . . . If you have this on your TBR Shelf ........... Do yourself a favour this summer and bump it right up to the top of the pile Goodreads reviewer, ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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Co uvidíte, když se budet na svět dívat očima draka? Bylo nebylo jedno království, dračí srdce, zlý čaroděj a princové. Jak už to v pohádkách bývá, střetnou se i tady sily dobra a zla, ale protože jde o magický svět stvořený Stephenem Kingem, můžete čekat i ledové sevření děsu a napětí, podobně jako v příběhu o Temné věži. Pohádku plnou králů, královen a kouzelníků psal autor původně pouze pro svou dceru Naomi. Tatínkovy děsivé horory ji příliš nezajímaly, nebyl by to však Stephen King, kdyby se do vyprávění nevložil naplno se vším, co umí. Výsledkem je klasicky kingovský napínavý příběh, jehož hrdinové, byť pohádkově typizovaní, cítí skutečnou radost, bolest i strach, a mistrně stupňované napětí čtenářům nedovolí knihu odložit do poslední stránky.

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Audiokniha: Počas celej svojej výnimočnej životnej a profesionálnej dráhy Stephen Hawking rozšíril naše poznatky o vesmíre a objasnil niektoré z jeho najväčších záhad. A hoci jeho teoretická práca o čiernych dierach, imaginárnom čase a viacnásobných históriách zaviedla jeho myseľ do najvzdialenejších končín vesmíru, Hawking bol vždy presvedčený, že pomocou vedy dokážeme vyriešiť problémy aj na našej planéte. V čase, keď čelíme potenciálne katastrofickým zmenám na Zemi – od zmeny podnebia cez ubúdania prírodných zdrojov po hrozbu umelej super inteligencie –, obrátil Stephen Hawking pozornosť na najnaliehavejšie otázky ľudstva. Stručné odpovede na veľké otázky, posledná kniha Stephena Hawkinga, je intelektuálne podnetným, vášnivo vyargumentovaným osobným pohľadom vedca na výzvy, ktorým čelíme ako ľudstvo, a na to, kam ako planéta ďalej smerujeme. „Neopúšťať planétu Zem je ako byť stroskotancom na pustom ostrove a nepokúšať sa odtiaľ uniknúť. Bojujme spoločne za to, aby každá žena a každý muž mohli prežiť slušný a bezpečný život, prekypujúci možnosťami a láskou. My všetci sme cestovatelia v čase, na spoločnej ceste do budúcnosti. Pracujme však spolu na tom, aby sa z tejto budúcnosti stalo miesto, ktoré chceme navštíviť. Buďte odvážni, zvedaví, odhodlaní, prekonávajte prekážky. Dá sa to.

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6 kroků pro prevenci kardiovaskulárních onemocnění, rakoviny, cukrovky, Alzheimerovy choroby a dalších chorob. První kniha nové edice, která vzniká ve spolupráci s prestižní klinikou Mayo Clinic! Všichni chceme prožít dlouhý život v dobrém zdraví, ale jak toho docílit? Profesor Stephen Kopecky, uznávaný kardiolog působící na prestižní americké Mayo Clinic, nám předkládá srozumitelný a ucelený návod, jak správným životním stylem dosáhnout účinné prevence hlavních civilizačních chorob, ke kterým patří onemocnění kardiovaskulárního systému, rakovina, cukrovka, předčasná demence a mnohé další. Doporučení uvedená v knize profesora Kopeckého přitom vycházejí jak z ověřených vědeckých faktů, tak z jeho rozsáhlých osobních zkušeností. V minulosti byla hlavní příčinou úmrtnosti infekční onemocnění. V průběhu minulého století se však ve vyspělých zemích hlavní příčina úmrtí posunula od infekčních nemocí k dlouhodobým chronickým civilizačním onemocněním a tento stav trvá dodnes. Paradoxně jsou tato civilizační onemocnění minimálně z části důsledkem toho, že žijeme déle než kdykoli předtím. Ale i když žijeme déle, žijeme lépe? Množství lidí, kteří žijí s břemenem některého z civilizačních onemocnění již od mladšího či středního věku, naznačuje opak. Stephen Kopecky, renomovaný lékař, který sám překonal dvakrát rakovinu, nám nabízí malé každodenní změny, které však mohou zásadním způsobem ovlivnit naše zdraví a náš život. Tajemství dlouhého života v dobrém zdraví spočívá v šesti oblastech - stravovat se zdravě, zvýšit fyzickou aktivitu a zlepšit tak svou kondici, nastavit si správně spánkový režim, účinně se chránit před stresem a pochopit vliv alkoholu a tabáku na naše tělo - a i z malé změny udělat změnu dlouhodobou. Přitom tyto relativně jednoduché principy poskytují organismu prevenci nejen pro vznik kardio- a cerebrovaskulárních onemocnění, ale i pro další vážná civilizační onemocnění, jako je rakovina, cukrovka či předčasná demence. Na vydání české verze této knihy se podílejí i přední čeští kardiologové, a proto tato kniha, byť původně napsána v Americe, propojuje nejlepší současné znalosti a zkušenosti jak americké, tak i české kardiologie. Pevně věříme, že tato unikátní kolegiální spolupráce, která vznikla při vydání této knihy, pomůže zlepšit i vaše zdraví a zdraví vaší rodiny.

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From legendary storyteller Stephen King, comes this No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, now with a stunning new cover look for Summer 2024.WELCOME TO THE DARK SIDE OF HAPPILY EVER AFTERCharlie Reade looks like a regular high school kid, great at baseball and football, a decent student.But when Charlie is seventeen, he meets a dog named Radar and her aging master, Howard Bowditch, a recluse in a big house at the top of a big hill, with a locked shed in the backyard. When Bowditch dies, he leaves Charlie a cassette tape telling a story no one would believe - inside the shed is a portal to another world.Stephen King goes into the deepest well of his imagination in this spellbinding novel about a seventeen-year-old boy who inherits the keys to a parallel world where good and evil are at war, and the stakes could not be higher - for their world or ours.

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Sny nás nemusejí jen bavit, děsit či jako bezvládné bytosti vést do míst, kde nad sebou nemáme kontrolu. Využít jejich hlubší potenciál pro osobní růst, vyšší sebevědomí a snazší řešení tvůrčích problémů nám pomůže lucidní snění. Stephen LaBerge se bdělým (lucidním) sněním zabývá a shrnuje deset let výzkumů v Centru pro výzkum spánku na Stanfordově univerzitě. Dokazuje, že vědomé a svobodné jednání ve snu je skutečně možné. Mnoho psychologů dnes vyzdvihuje vědu lucidního snění jako nejvýznamnější pokrok ve výzkumu snů od dob Sigmunda Freuda, jenž považoval sen za „královskou cestu do nevědomé mysli“. Kniha nabízí nejen inspiraci, ale i rady a techniky, jak se stát lucidním snícím a jak tento stav prakticky využít.Stephen LaBerge je americký psychofyziolog, specializuje se na zkoumání a využití lucidního snění. Výzkum prováděl na Stanfordu. Založil a vede Lucidity Institute a kurzy lucidního snění pro veřejnost.

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Hans-Ake Lilja jako autor největšího a nejčtenějšího fanouškovského webu informujícího o životě a díle Stephena Kinga nabízí zasvěcený pohled na méně známé stránky svého oblíbeného spisovatele.Stephen King jako autor dětských knih, herec, rocker nebo režisér?V sedmi kapitolách zjistíte, kde všude se angažuje a že nálepka Král hororu ani zdaleka nevystihuje celou šíři aktivit tohoto nadmíru tvůrčího člověka.V knize najdete i dva obsáhlé rozhovory. Stephen King Liljovi odpovídá na řadu otázek dotýkajících se např. filmových zpracování jeho děl, limitovaných vydání knih, psaní na pokračování, vymýšlení obálek a dalších věcí.S předmluvou Johna Ajvida Lindqvista.

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The world-famous cosmologist and #1 bestselling author of A Brief History of Time leaves us with his final thoughts on the universe s biggest questions in this brilliant posthumous work. Is there a God? How did it all begin? Can we predict the future? What is inside a black hole? Is there other intelligent life in the universe? Will artificial intelligence outsmart us? How do we shape the future? Will we survive on Earth? Should we colonise space? Is time travel possible? Throughout his extraordinary career, Stephen Hawking expanded our understanding of the universe and unravelled some of its greatest mysteries. But even as his theoretical work on black holes, imaginary time and multiple histories took his mind to the furthest reaches of space, Hawking always believed that science could also be used to fix the problems on our planet.And now, as we face potentially catastrophic changes here on Earth - from climate change to dwindling natural resources to the threat of artificial super-intelligence - Stephen Hawking turns his attention to the most urgent issues for humankind.Wide-ranging, intellectually stimulating, passionately argued, and infused with his characteristic humour, Brief Answers to the Big Questions, the final book from one of the greatest minds in history, is a personal view on the challenges we face as a human race, and where we, as a planet, are heading next.A percentage of all royalties will go to charity.

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Twentieth Anniversary Edition with Contributions from Joe Hill and Owen King - with a new foreword, ON JOY, by Stephen King. Part memoir, part masterclass by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer s craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have. King s advice is grounded in his vivid memories from childhood through his emergence as a writer, from his struggling early career to his widely reported, near-fatal accident in 1999 - and how the inextricable link between writing and living spurred his recovery. Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King s critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work.Brilliantly structured, friendly and inspiring, On Writing will empower and entertain everyone who reads it - fans, writers, and anyone who loves a great story well told.

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Basketbalový míč Wilson NBA PLAYER ICON OUTDOOR STEPHEN CURRY se jménem a číslem dresu hráče Stephen Curry v barvách týmu Golden State Warriors v NBA, který je vhodný pro hru na jakémkoli venkovním povrchu. Výhodou míče je vysoká odolnost i na těch nejdrsnějších površích a zároveň vysoká přilnavost pro lepší držení míče. Speciální konstrukce kanálků zajišťuje skvělou kontrolu nad míčem.

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Legendární vypravěč Stephen King přináší mimořádnou sbírku dvanácti krátkých příběhů, z nichž mnohé nebyly dosud nikdy publikovány a patří k jeho nejlepším povídkám vůbec.„Máte to rádi temnější? Fajn, já taky,“ píše Stephen King v doslovu ke své nové sbírce dvanácti povídek, jejichž tématem jsou temné stránky života – přeneseně i doslova. King byl odjakživa povídkovým mistrem a několikastránkovým příběhem dokáže uchvátit stejně jako svými slavnými romány. Zavede čtenáře do snů plných zlých předtuch, do podivných koutů reality, kde se může stát cokoli, nebo na Floridu, kde se tentokrát odehrává volné pokračování legendárního hororu Cujo.Dva talentovaní bastardi zkoumají dlouho skrývané tajemství původu jejich výjimečných schopností. Ve Zlém snu Dannyho Coughlina jakýsi krátký a tajemný záblesk převrátí naruby desítky životů, z nichž ten Dannyho je nejkatastrofálnější. V Chřestýšovi, pokračování románu Cujo, se truchlící vdovec vydává na Floridu, aby si odpočinul, a místo toho dostane nečekané dědictví – ale s velkými závazky. V povídce Snílci odpoví mlčenlivý veterán z Vietnamu na inzerát a zjistí, že některé kouty vesmíru je lepší neprozkoumávat. Odpovídač se zase ptá, zda je předvídavost štěstí, nebo smůla, a připomíná nám, že i život poznamenaný nesnesitelnou tragédií může mít stále smysl.

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Proslulý fyzik Stephen Hawking je autorem řady publikací, v nichž laickému čtenáři zprostředkoval řadu mimořádně náročných problémů moderní fyziky. Patrně nejslavnější z nich je Stručná historie času. Ve své nejnovější knize tentokrát nerekapituluje vývoj vesmíru, ale svůj vlastní život – odtud i název Stručná historie mého života. S humorem čtenáře seznamuje se svým dětstvím, studiem, osobním a rodinným životem, s průběhem své nemoci i s vědeckou kariérou. Jeho vyprávění doprovází množství raritních fotografií. Kniha dokládá nezlomnou sílu ducha této výjimečné osobnosti. Stephen Hawking (1942) je patrně nejznámějším vědcem současnosti, nejen ovšem díky převratným idejím, které znamenaly posun ve vývoji fyziky, ale i díky své fascinující vůli, se kterou překonává tělesný handicap a se kterou dokázal napsat řadu významným vědeckých prací i popularizačních knih. Jeho Stručná historie času zůstává vzorem pro všechny, kdo chtějí zprostředkovat náročné a neprůhledné vědecké teorie laickému čtenáři.

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Now with a stunning new cover look comes SONG OF SUSANNAH, the sixth captivating volume in King s epic fantasy series THE DARK TOWER.The pivotal sixth novel in Stephen King s bestselling epic fantasy saga provides the key to the quest that defines Roland s life.Susannah has used the power of Black Thirteen to get to New York where she can give birth to a child fated to grow up as Roland s nemesis. Jake and Father Callahan set out to break her date with destiny and to find Calvin Tower, owner of the vacant lot where a magical rose grows - a rose that must be saved at all costs.Meanwhile, Roland and Eddie tumble into Maine in the Summer of 1977. Here they are greeted by the gangster Balazar and must face their maker, a man called Stephen King...JOIN THE QUEST FOR THE DARK TOWER... Pulse-poundingly engaging SUNDAY EXPRESS Strange, scary and utterly gripping - the perfect start to an unforgettable journey GUARDIANTHE DARK TOWER SERIES:THE DARK TOWER I: THE GUNSLINGER THE DARK TOWER II: THE DRAWING OF THE THREE THE DARK TOWER III: THE WASTE LANDS THE DARK TOWER IV: WIZARD AND GLASS THE DARK TOWER V: WOLVES OF THE CALLA THE DARK TOWER VI: SONG OF SUSANNAH THE DARK TOWER VII: THE DARK TOWERTHE WIND THROUGH THE KEYHOLE: A DARK TOWER NOVEL

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**THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER** The book that inspired Steven Spielberg’s acclaimed TV series, produced by Tom Hanks and starring Damian Lewis. In Band of Brothers, Stephen E. Ambrose pays tribute to the men of Easy Company, a crack rifle company in the US Army. From their rigorous training in Georgia in 1942 to the dangerous parachute landings on D-Day and their triumphant capture of Hitler’s ‘Eagle’s Nest’ in Berchtesgaden. Ambrose tells the story of this remarkable company. Repeatedly send on the toughest missions, these brave men fought, went hungry, froze and died in the service of their country. A tale of heroic adventures and soul-shattering confrontations, Band of Brothers brings back to life, as only Stephen E. Ambrose can, the profound ties of brotherhood forged in the barracks and on the battlefields. ‘History boldly told and elegantly written . . . Gripping’ Wall Street Journal ‘Ambrose proves once again he is a masterful historian . . . spellbinding’ People

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Stephen King s bestselling unsolved mystery, THE COLORADO KID -- inspiration for the TV series HAVEN -- returns to bookstores for the first time in 10 years in an all-new illustrated edition.On an island off the coast of Maine, a man is found dead. There s no identification on the body. Only the dogged work of a pair of local newspapermen and a graduate student in forensics turns up any clues, and it s more than a year before the man is identified. And that s just the beginning of the mystery. Because the more they learn about the man and the baffling circumstances of his death, the less they understand. Was it an impossible crime? Or something stranger still...? No one but Stephen King could tell this story about the darkness at the heart of the unknown and our compulsion to investigate the unexplained. With echoes of Dashiell Hammett s THE MALTESE FALCON and the work of Graham Greene, one of the world s great storytellers presents a moving and surprising tale whose subject is nothing less than the nature of mystery itself...

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“Part detective tale, part thriller…touching and genuine.” —The New York Times #1 bestselling author Stephen King returns with a brand-new novel about the secrets we keep buried and the cost of unearthing them. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER SOMETIMES GROWING UP MEANS FACING YOUR DEMONS The son of a struggling single mother, Jamie Conklin just wants an ordinary childhood. But Jamie is no ordinary child. Born with an unnatural ability his mom urges him to keep secret, Jamie can see what no one else can see and learn what no one else can learn. But the cost of using this ability is higher than Jamie can imagine – as he discovers when an NYPD detective draws him into the pursuit of a killer who has threatened to strike from beyond the grave. LATER is Stephen King at his finest, a terrifying and touching story of innocence lost and the trials that test our sense of right and wrong. With echoes of King’s classic novel It, LATER is a powerful, haunting, unforgettable exploration of what it takes to stand up to evil in all the faces it wears.

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The chilling novella featured in Stephen King s bestselling collection Full Dark, No Stars, 1922 - about a man who succumbs to the violence within - is now available as a stand-alone publication.I believe there is a man inside every man, a strangerSo writes Wilfred James in his confession. It s 1922. Wilfred owns eighty acres of farmland in Nebraska that have been in the family for generations. His wife, Arlette, owns an adjoining one hundred acres.But if Arlette carries out her threat to sell her land to a pig butcher, Wilfred will be forced to sell too. Worse, he ll have to move to the city. But he has a daring plan. It may work if he can persuade his son. A powerful tale of betrayal, murder, madness and rats, 1922 is a breathtaking exploration into the dark side of human nature from the great American storyteller Stephen King. It was adapted into a film from Netflix.

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In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of Stephen Hawking, the genius physicist and author.When Stephen Hawking was a little boy, he used to stare up at the stars and wonder about the universe. Although he was never top of the class, his curiosity took him to the best universities in England: Oxford and Cambridge. It also led him to make one of the biggest scientific discoveries of the 20th century: Hawking radiation. This moving book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the brilliant physicist s life.Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardback and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children.Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!

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No. 1 bestselling author Stephen King s unforgettable novella - first included in his 1990, award-winning collection Four Past Midnight and made into a highly acclaimed miniseries - about a terrifying plane ride into a most unfriendly sky is now available as a stand-alone publication.The flight attendants were gone; almost all the passengers were gone; Brian Engle was willing to bet the 767 s two-man cockpit crew was also gone. He believed Flight 29 was heading east on automatic pilot.On a red-eye flight from L. A. to Boston, ten passengers wake up to discover everyone else has disappeared. Brian Engle, a trained pilot, remembers something about a strange aurora borealis and turbulence reports over the desert. Now he has to try to land the plane.But the safe haven of Bangor airport is not what it seems. It s eerily empty. The clocks have stopped. The food and drink is tasteless. The fuel doesn t burn. And the sound, like radio static , is getting closer. Craig Toomy, an investment banker, believes he knows what s coming. The Langoliers. Which means time is, quite literally, running out . . .A spine-tingling, propulsive novella, The Langoliers is a brilliant read from the masterful Stephen King.

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