the ankh morpork archives volume two terry pratchett stephen briggs paul kidby

Containing material unavailable for twenty years -- this is a comprehensive guide to the capital city of Terry Pratchett''s Discworld, getting to the heart of Ankh-Morpork''s secrets, societies and guilds.Ankh-Morpork is a bottomless pit of secrets. It''s time to unearth a few more . . .In the second volume of this confidential guide, brave travellers are made privy to the inner workings of more illustrious Ankh-Morpork societies.Disabuse yourself of notions of professionalism under which you may hold the City Watch; discover what serious business is undertaken by the Fools'' Guild (joking is no laughing matter); and, should you be lucky, achieve true enlightenment through the teachings of Lu-Tze.One thing''s for sure: after you''ve read this book, Ankh-Morpork''s Guilds are going to need to come up with new ways of doing things.Completely revamped and redesigned, this full-colour book contains material from Discworld Diaries across the decades.

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Think you know Ankh-Morpork? Think again.In this top-secret guide, intrepid explorers will receive a first-hand experience of the real city.If you''ve ever wondered where Unseen University students wet their whistles (while avoiding their teachers as they do the same), or pondered just what the Assassins'' Guild constitutes a proper means of inhumation - there are standards to be upheld - then this is the book for you.That''s right, have yourself a glimpse of what actually goes on in the city''s societies. Cut the chaff, peek behind the curtain, see how the sausage gets made . . . err, you get the idea.Just don''t let the Thieves'' Guild catch you with this. They won''t appreciate their methods being flogged behind their back. Flogging''s their job.Completely revamped and redesigned, this full-colour book contains material from Discworld Diaries across the decades.

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The absolute, comprehensive, from Tiffany Aching to Jack Zweiblumen guide to all things Discworld, fully illustrated by Paul Kidby.The Discworld, as everyone knows, is a flat world balanced on the back of four elephants which, in turn, stand on the shell of the giant star turtle, the Great A''Tuin, as it slowly swims through space.It is also the global publishing phenomenon with sales of over 70 million books worldwide (but who''s counting?). There''s an awful lot of Discworld to keep track of. But fear not! Help is at hand. For the very first time, everything (and we mean everything) you could possibly want to know has been crammed into one place.If you need a handy guide to locales from Ankh-Morpork to Zemphis . . .If you can''t tell your Achmed the Mads from your Jack Zweiblumens . . .If your life depends on distinguishing between the Agatean Empire and the Zoons . . .Look no further. Updated and perfected by Stephen Briggs, the man behind The Ultimate Discworld Companion''s predecessor Turtle Recall, this is your ultimate guide to Sir Terry Pratchett''s beloved fantasy world.

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Designing Terry Pratchett's Discworld takes readers behind the scenes of the amazing partnership between Sir Terry Pratchett and artist Paul Kidby. It shows how the Discworld was brought to visual life - from the earliest sketches to the final magnificent masterpieces - and how Terry and Paul absorbed influences from art and pop culture, fusing them into the Discworld landscape. Whilst Terry was the undisputed creative fountainhead, for three decades Paul has been the artistic force taking the people, places and piece of man-eating luggage from Terry's ever-fertile imagination right into our world.Designing Terry Pratchett's Discworld also outlines the images that we never got to see - the early covers of the great unwritten novels, taken from the world before their time. This is a unique insight into one of the great literary partnerships, packed full of hitherto unseen art and the real stories behind it.

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'They say that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach which just goes to show they're as confused about anatomy as they gen'rally are about everything else, unless they're talking about instructions on how to stab him, in which case a better way is up and under the ribcage. Anyway, we do not live in a perfect world and it is foresighted and useful for a young woman to become proficient in those arts which will keep a weak-willed man from straying. Learning to cook is also useful.' Nanny Ogg, one of Discworld's most famous witches, is passing on some of her huge collection of tasty and above all interesting recipes, since everyone else is doing it. But in addition to the delights of the Strawberry Wobbler and Nobby's Mum's Distressed Pudding, Mrs Ogg imparts her thoughts on life, death, etiquette ('If you go to other people's funerals they'll be sure to come to yours'), courtship, children and weddings, all in a refined style that should not offend the most delicate of sensibilities. Well, not much. Most of the recipes have been tried out on people who are still alive. Nanny Ogg Gratefully Ackowledges the Assistance in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The play script adaptation of the classic fantasy novel by Terry Pratchett, the second book in the Witches series, part of the Discworld novels.''Pratchett''s Discworld books have made millions of people happy'' Guardian‘Comedy fantasy at its very best’ 5-star reader review''Destiny is important, see, but people go wrong when they think it controls them. It''s the other way around.''Three witches gathered on a lonely heath. A king cruelly murdered, his throne usurped by his ambitious cousin. A child heir and the royal crown, both missing. Witches don''t have these kinds of leadership problems themselves - in fact, they don''t have leaders.Granny Weatherwax is the most highly regarded of the leaders they don''t have. But even she finds that meddling in royal politics is a lot more complicated than certain playwrights would have you believe.Particularly when the blood on your hands just won''t wash off . . .Wyrd Sisters is the second book in the Witches series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order.Praise for the Discworld series:''[Pratchett’s] spectacular inventiveness makes the Discworld series one of the perennial joys of modern fiction'' Mail on Sunday‘Pratchett is a master storyteller’ Guardian''One of our greatest fantasists, and beyond a doubt ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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An exciting classroom playscript based on Terry Pratchett''s best-selling novel Dodger.Dodger is a sewer scavenger who spends his days sifting through the murky underbelly of Victorian London. But when he rescues a young girl from a vicious assault, he begins to realise that things overground are even murkier than down in the sewers. As Dodger attempts to unravel the mystery of the attack, he finds himself ducking, weaving and dodging his way through high society with London''s most famous literary and political figures. But can he find the attackers before they find him?

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They said it couldn't be done. Well, it has been done, proving them wrong once again. After years of research, cunningly contrived in as many minutes, the Discworld has its map. It takes full account of the historic and much documented expeditions of the Discworld's feted (or at least fated) explorers: General Sir Roderick Purdeigh, Lars Larsnephew, Llamedos Jones, Lady Alice Venturi, Ponce da Quirm and, of course, Venter Borass. Now travellers on this circular world can see it all: from Klatch to the Ramtops, from Cori Celesti to the Circle Sea, from Genua to Bhangbhangduc. The great cities of Hunghung, Pseudopolis, Al Khali and, of course, Ankh-Morpork are placed with loving care upon this world which is carried through space by Great A'Tuin.

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Not only an artistic and breathtaking view of Lancre but also an interesting and informative guide to one of the Discworld's more, er, picturesque kingdoms. Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlick live there. Lancre could hardly be somwhere ordinary, could it? Magic glues the Discworld together and a lot of it ends up in Lancre, principal Kingdom of the Ramtop Mountains. Between Uberwald and Whale Bay, the Octarine Grass Country and the Windersins Ocean lies the most exciting and dangerous terrain in all Discworld. The Ramtops supply Discworld with most of its witches and wizards. The leaves on the trees move even when there is no breeze. Rocks go for a stroll in the evening. Even the land, at times, seems alive. The mapp may be only two-dimensional, but watch it very carefully and you might just see it jostle about a bit.

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The Discworld, as everyone knows, is a flat world balanced on the backs of four elephants which, in turn, stand on the shell of the giant star turtle, the Great A''Tuin, as it slowly swims through space.It is also a global publishing phenomenon with sales of over 70 million books worldwide (but who''s counting?). The publication of SNUFF brought the Discworld canon to 39 books - not including the various guides, mapps, diaries and other side-projects. That''s a lot of Discworld to keep track of - more than most people can manage with just the one head - but fear not: help is at hand!If you''re looking for the ultimate authority on probably the most heavily populated - certainly the most hilarious - setting in fantasy literature...If you need a handy guide to Discworld locales from Ankh-Morpork to Zemphis...If you want help telling Achmed the Mad from Jack Zweiblumen...If your life depends on being able to distinguish the Agatean Empire from the Zoons......look no further than THE COMPLETE DISCWORLD COMPANION - now fully updated and completely up to SNUFF!

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Kniha - autor Terry Pratchett; Stephen Briggs, 252 stran, česky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Ankh-Morpork: Archivy, svazek II, spojují čtyři vydání proslulých zeměplošských diářů do jednoho luxusního digitálně revidovaného kompendia. Nové vydání dává vyniknout původnímu textu od Terryho Pratchetta a Stephena Briggse a kresbám Paula Kidbyho, prozradí vám ještě více o fungování některých jedinečných institucí v Ankh-Morporku, zjistíte, že už se nemůžete divit neuvěřitelně vysoké úmrtnosti v rodině Nobyho Nóblhócha, naučíte se překonávat drobné nedostatky, jako je pití lidské krve, nebo přeměnu v netopýra a věnujete pozornost strašlivým varováním paní Kosmopilíkové o tom nejtemnějším vtělení - její sousedce, paní Lehkochodné, vládkyni temnoty.

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There is a hint of Armageddon in the air. According to the Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch (recorded, thankfully, in 1655, before she blew up her entire village and all its inhabitants, who had gathered to watch her burn), the world will end on a Saturday. Next Saturday, in fact.So the Armies of Good and Evil are massing, the four Bikers of the Apocalypse are revving up their mighty hogs and hitting the road, and the world's last two remaining witchfinders are getting ready to Fight the Good Fight. Atlantis is rising. Frogs are falling.Tempers are flaring, and everything appears to be going to Divine Plan. Except that a somewhat fussy angel and a fast-living demon are not particularly looking forward to the coming Rapture. They've lived amongst Humanity for millennia, and have grown rather fond of the lifestyle.So if Crowley and Aziraphale are going to stop it from happening, they've got to find and kill the AntiChrist (which is a shame, really, as he's a nice kid). There's just one glitch: someone seems to have misplaced him. This edition features a new revised text, approved by Neil Gaiman and the Pratchett Estate, which clears up many ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From the author of the phenomenal His Dark Materials comes the next chapter in the story of Lyra Silvertongue . . .Lyra is now studying at St Sophia''s College, Oxford, with her daemon Pantalaimon.But, for the first time there are serious divisions between the two.Lyra is questioning everything she once held dear. Pan misses the impulsiveness of their youth.When an act of terrible violence breaks the peace of the Oxford night, Lyra and Pan''s relationship reaches a crisis and they are drawn, far from home, into the dangerous factions of a world they had no idea existed.The Secret Commonwealth is truly a book for our times; a powerful adventure and a thought-provoking look at what it is to understand yourself and to grow up and make sense of the world around you. This is storytelling at its very best from one of our greatest writers.*Exclusive to the paperback edition, Chris Wormell''s new original illustrations bring Lyra''s world vividly to life.*_____Reviews for The Secret Commonwealth: The Book of Dust Volume Two:"[Pullman] has created a fantasy world, made yet more satisfying in rigour and stylistic elegance. This is a book for getting older with" Guardian, Book of the Week"The Secret Commonwealth is ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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More swords, more fighting, more deception...Shirato Sanpei’s epic feudal sword drama continues! In Shirato’s world, life is hard andevery step forward is hard-won. But through that hardship comes strength. The Legend ofKamui: Volume 2 features more action and more intrigue as minor characters step intothe light of this sweeping seventeenth-century social tapestry.Deeply embroiled in the deceptive maneuverings of the upper class, the warrior Ikkakubegins to see the betrayal around him. Meanwhile, the genin Shosuke uses his educationto better himself and learn to farm—all while realizing his education can better the lives ofthose around him, too. As he gains the skills and intelligence necessary to forge a pathforward, he also becomes all too aware that there can, and must, be a better way.WillIkkaku become a prisoner of his own quest for revenge? Will Shosuke find salvation inleading peers out of destitution? The White Wolf, too, resurfaces and begins to lead a lifeapart from other wolves until he meets the great One-Eyed Lone Wolf. Will he be acceptedor will he be killed, hunted down for his rare pelt?Only time will tell.There is no rest for the wicked, and sinister forces only work against the little guy.Translated by Richard Rubinger with Noriko Rubinger.

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Tharg''s Future Shocks are one-off, twist ending, sci-fi thrills that have introduced many of the biggest names in the comic book industry through the pages of 2000 AD. 80s THRILLPOWER OVERDOSE! The complete collection of mind-bending one-off sci-fi stories from The Galaxy''s Greatest Comic continues into the 1980s with the second volume of Tharg''s Futureshocks! Featuring early work by creators that went on to engrave their names into comics history, including Alan Moore, Brett Ewins, Colin Wilson, Dave Gibbons and Mick McMahon.

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GENOCIDE by David BischoffThe alien queen is dead, the hive mind left to flounder… and on a world bereft of its leader two strains of Alien divide their forces for world-shattering, acid-drenched war. On Earth, in the wake of alien infestation, athletes are flocking to humanity’s Goodwill Games. But some come with a deadly new tool: a drug called Fire, distilled from the very essence of the Aliens’ body chemistry.The military wants it. Pharmaceutical kingpin Daniel Grant wants it. But the only place the essential ingredient can be found is on that terrible world, convulsed by Alien holocaust.ALIEN HARVESTby Robert SheckleyRoyal jelly, the most illicit of Alien by-products, is keeping Dr Stan Myakovsky alive. A once-famous scientist fallen on hard times, Stan is fighting off the repo-men and trying hard to patent the cybernetic ant that will reinstate his reputation. Julie Lish is beautiful, mysterious, and totally amoral. She has a plan so outrageous that there might be one chance in a million to pull it off.Together they make an attempt to grab the ultimate treasure—royal jelly from an Alien hive.

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Abraham Kuyper firmly believed that Jesus Christ is King not just of Christians, but of the entire cosmos. In volume two of Pro Rege, he continues his analysis of the extent to which Christ rules--first in the human heart, then in the life of the church, and continuing to the life of the Christian family.

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'THERE'S A SAYING THAT ALL ROADS LEAD TO ANKH-MORPORK. AND IT'S WRONG. ALL ROADS LEAD AWAY FROM ANKH-MORPORK, BUT SOMETIMES PEOPLE JUST WALK ALONG THE WRONG WAY' from Moving Pictures Ankh-Morpork! City of One Thousand Surprises (according to the famous publication by the Guild of Merchants)! All human life is there! Although, if it walks down the wrong alley, often quite briefly! The city celebrated in the bestselling Discworld series by Terry Pratchett has been meticulously mapped for the first time. It's all here - from Unseen University to the Shades, from major landmarks like the Patrician's Palace to little-known, er, nooks like Dwarf Bread Museum in Whirligig Alley. See the famous streets along which so many heroes have walked, in some cases quite hurriedly! As leading Ankh-Morpork entrepreneur C.M.O.T. Dibbler would say, A nip at any price - and that's cutting our own throat. Well, close.

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Essential for any fan of Sir Terry Pratchett''s Discworld, this stunning and beautifully illustrated gift book - complete with pull out map - details everything you could possible want and need to know about Ankh-Morpork, Discworld''s principal city. Maps, directories, walking tours, accommodation, food and drink - everything is included. No traveller destined for Ankh-Morpork should leave home without it!What readers are saying...''Marvellous - had me giggling like a loon for hours'' -- ***** Reader review''A work of art'' -- ***** Reader review''I started laughing 2 seconds after opening this book'' -- ***** Reader review''Sumptuous'' -- ***** Reader review''Amazing'' -- ***** Reader review''A must have for all Discworld fans'' -- ***** Reader review********************************************************************************Greetings, adventurer! We lay before you this most comprehensive gazetteer encompassing all the streets of Ankh-Morpork, as well as information on its principal businesses, hotels, taverns, inns, and places of entertainment and refreshment - all enhanced by the all-new and compleat map of our great city state.We ask that when you pore over this glorious work, you spare some thought for the humble cartographers and surveyors who made journeys into the darker corners of our metropolis - no less dangerous than the wilds of Skund or Bhangbhangduc. To ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A stunning portfolio of Discworld illustrations from the brush of Paul Kidby, Sir Terry Pratchett's artist of choice. Paul Kidby, Sir Terry Pratchett's artist of choice, provided the illustrations for The Last Hero, designed the covers for the Discworld novels since 2002, and is the author of the bestselling The Art Of Discworld. Now, Paul Kidby has collected the very best of his Discworld illustrations in this definitive volume, including 40 pieces never before seen, 30 pieces that have only appeared in foreign editions, limited editions and BCA editions, and 17 book cover illustrations since 2004 that have never been seen without cover text.If Terry Pratchett's pen gave his characters life, Paul Kidby's brush allowed them to live it, and nowhere is that better illustrated than in this magnificent book. For fans old and new, this beautiful collectors item is the perfect gift for Christmas. 'The closest anyone's got to how I see the characters' - Sir Terry Pratchett

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Paul Kidby, Sir Terry Pratchett''s artist of choice, provided the illustrations for The Last Hero, designed the covers for the Discworld novels since 2002 and is the author of the definitive portfolio volume The Art Of Discworld. If Terry Pratchett''s pen gave his characters life, Paul Kidby''s brush allowed them to live it. Containing black-and-white line drawings based on his hugely popular artwork as well as original pieces produced exclusively for this book - featuring such iconic Discworld personalities as Granny Weatherwax, Sam Vimes, Archchancellor Ridcully, Rincewind, Tiffany Aching and, of course, DEATH - Terry Pratchett''s Discworld Colouring Book is required . . . reading? . . . for all Discworld fans.

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The Magic Of Terry Pratchett is the first full biography of Sir Terry Pratchett ever written. Sir Terry was Britain's best-selling living author, and before his death in 2015 had sold more than 85 million copies of his books worldwide. Best known for the Discworld series, his work has been translated into 37 languages, and performed as plays on every continent in the world, including Antarctica. Journalist, comedian and Pratchett fan Marc Burrows delves into the back story of one of UK's most enduring and beloved authors, from his childhood in the Chiltern Hills, to his time as a journalist, and the journey that would take him via more than sixty best-selling books to an OBE, a knighthood and national treasure status. The Magic Of Terry Pratchett is the result of painstaking archival research alongside interviews with friends and contemporaries who knew the real man under the famous black hat, helping to piece together the full story of one of British literature's most remarkable and beloved figures for the very first time. Now disqualified on both counts.This is the first full biography of Sir Terry Pratchett ever written. Sir Terry was Britain's best-selling living author, and before his death in ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A sumptuous illustrated journey through Terry Pratchett's DISCWORLD; a companion volume to THE LAST HEROIn THE ART OF DISCWORLD, Terry Pratchett takes us on a guided tour of the Discworld, courtesy of his favourite Discworld artist, Paul Kidby. Following on from THE LAST HERO, THE ART OF DISCWORLD is a lavish 112-page large format, sumptuously illustrated look at all things Discworldian. Terry Pratchett provides the written descriptions while Paul Kidby illustrates the world that has made Pratchett one of the best-selling authors of all time. Here you will find favourites old and new: the City Watch, including Vimes, Carrot and Angua, the three witches - Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlick - and the denizens of the Unseen University Library, not forgetting the Librarian, of course. They're all here in sumptuous colour, together with the places: Ankh-Morpork, Lancre, Uberwald and more ...No Discworld fan will want to be without this beautiful gift book.

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A truly unmissable set of unearthed stories from the pen of Sir Terry Pratchett: award-winning and bestselling author, and creator of the phenomenally successful Discworld series.An exclusive collection of twenty early short stories by one of the world's best loved authors, these are rediscovered tales that Pratchett wrote under a pseudonym for newspapers during the 1970s and 1980s.Whilst none of the stories are set in the Discworld, they hint towards the world he would go on to create in his award-winning and globally bestselling series, containing all of his trademark wit, satirical wisdom and fantastic imagination. These are tales which entertain, enlighten and, most importantly, make you laugh.Meet Og the inventor, the first caveman to cultivate fire, as he discovers the highs and lows of progress; haunt the Council with the defiant evicted ghosts of Pilgarlic Towers; visit Blackbury, a small market town with weird weather and an otherworldly visitor; and travel millions of years back in time to The Old Red Sandstone Lion pub.The final ever 'new' writing to be published from the late, great Sir Terry Pratchett, A STROKE OF THE PEN is a must-have collection of fantastic short stories for fans, old and new.

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A special hardback gift edition of classic fantasy novel by Terry Pratchett, the sixth book in the Wizards series, part of the Discworld novels.''A minor masterpiece. I laughed so much I fell from my armchair'' Time Out‘One of Sir Terry''s best... written, like all of his works, with humour, intelligence, and kindness’ 5-star reader review''Anything you do in the past changes the future. The tiniest little actions have huge consequences. You might tread on an ant now and it might entirely prevent someone from being born in the future.''Rincewind, inept wizard and reluctant hero, has found himself magically stranded on the Discworld''s last continent.It''s hot. It''s dry. There was this thing once called The Wet, which no one believes in any more. Practically everything that''s not poisonous is venomous. But it''s the best bloody place in the world, all right?And in a few days, it will die. The only thing standing between the last continent and wind-blown doom is Rincewind, and he can''t even spell wizard.Still . . . no worries, eh?The Last Continent is the sixth book in the Wizards series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order.Praise for the Discworld series:''[Pratchett’s] spectacular inventiveness makes the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A special hardback gift edition of classic fantasy novel by Terry Pratchett, the fifth book in the City Watch series, part of the Discworld novels.''Precisely balanced . . . a cracking comic thriller'' The Times‘One of Sir Terry Pratchett’s funniest fantasy novels!’ 5-star reader review''Well, he thought, so this is diplomacy. It''s lying, only for a better class of people.''Commander Sam Vimes of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch is a long way from home.Sent as reluctant ambassador to Uberwald, a mysterious region inhabited by dwarfs, vampires and werewolves, Vimes must learn the art of diplomacy. Fast.But when he uncovers a mystery with ties back home, the policeman in him can''t help but investigate. What could possibly go wrong?Well, quite a lot actually. Vimes finds himself on the run through the frozen forests of Uberwald, armed with only his wits and the trousers of Uncle Vanya (don''t ask). And if he doesn''t make it, there''s going to be a terrible war.But there are monsters on his trail. They''re smart. They''re fast. They''re werewolves.And they''re catching up . . .The Fifth Elephant is the fifth book in the City Watch series, but you can read the Discworld novels in any order.Praise for the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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*The final collection of short stories from the incredible Sir Terry Pratchett!* Imagination is an amazing thing. It can take you to the top of the highest mountain, or down to the bottom of the deepest depths of the sea. This where it took Doggins on his Awfully Big Adventure: a quest full of magic and flying machines. (And the world's best joke - trust me, it's hilarious.) It took three young inventors to the moon (where they may or may not have left a bottle of lemonade) and a caveman on a trip to the dentist. You can join them on these adventures, and many more, in this incredible collection of stories . . . From the greatest imagination there ever was. Written for local newspapers when Terry Pratchett was a young lad, these never previously published stories are packed full of anarchic humour and wonderful wit. A must-have for Terry fans . . . and young readers looking for a fix of magic.

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A brand new collection of short stories from the incredible Sir Terry Pratchett.*This deluxe collector''s edition comes in a beautiful slipcase, and includes AN EXTRA SHORT STORY (the brilliant tale of ''The Bed Scratcher!''), an exclusive colour print . . . and an unique number assigned to your book!!*Imagination is an amazing thing.It can take you to the top of the highest mountain, or down to the bottom of the deepest depths of the sea.This is where it took Doggins on his Awfully Big Adventure: a quest full of magic and flying machines. (And the world''s best joke - trust me, it''s hilarious.)It took three young inventors to the moon (where they may or may not have left a bottle of lemonade) and a caveman on a trip to the dentist.You can join them on these adventures, and many more, in this incredible collection of stories . . . From the greatest imagination there ever was.Written for local newspapers when Terry Pratchett was a young lad, these never previously published stories are packed full of anarchic humour and wonderful wit.A must-have for Terry fans . . . and young readers looking for a fix of magic.

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Stav průměrný.Koumské údolí? To je místo, kde trollové přepadli ze zálohy trpaslíky... nebo to snad ze zálohy přepadli trpaslíci trolly? Stalo se to velmi daleko a velmi dávno. Jenže jestli teď Sam Elánius, velitel ankh-morporské městské hlídky, nevyřeší vraždu jednoho trpaslíka, bude muset přihlížet, jak trollové s trpaslíky bojují přímo před jeho kanceláří. Zatímco kolem něj se rozpadá jeho milovaná Hlídka a duní válečné bubny, musí odhalit každou stopu, být chytřejší než každý vrah a pokořit každou temnotu a najít řešení. Ach ano... a každý den v šest hodin, pravidelně, bez jakékoliv výjimky, musí dorazit domů, přečíst svému malému chlapečkovi knihu "Kdepak je má kravička?" a doprovodit čtení všemi pravými zvuky zvířátek v hospodářství. Jsou věci, které prostě udělat musíte...

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A special hardback gift edition of classic fantasy novel by Terry Pratchett, a standalone Discworld novel.''An unmitigated delight . . . very, very funny'' The Times‘A political thriller set in a fantasy world and a fantasy novel involving a political thriller…. A classic from a master storyteller’ 5-star reader review''A lie can run round the world before the truth can get its boots on.''William de Worde has somehow found himself editor of Ankh-Morpork''s first newspaper. Well, with a name like that . . .Launched into the world of investigative journalism, alongside reporter Sacharissa Cripslock, William soon learns that the news is a risky business. For a start, his colleagues include a band of axe-wielding dwarfs and a recovering vampire with a life-threatening passion for flash photography.It''s a big news week: the most powerful man in the city has been arrested, leaving Ankh-Morpork without a leader.And a dangerous criminal organisation will do anything to control the story . . .The Discworld novels can be read in any order, but The Truth is a standalone.Praise for the Discworld series:''[Pratchett’s] spectacular inventiveness makes the Discworld series one of the perennial joys of modern fiction'' Mail on Sunday‘Pratchett is a master storyteller’ Guardian''One of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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WINNER OF THE 2023 LOCUS AWARD FOR NON-FICTIONWINNER OF THE BRITISH SCIENCE FICTION ASSOCIATION AWARD FOR BEST NON-FICTIONFINALIST FOR THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST RELATED WORKSHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH FANTASY AWARD FOR BEST NON-FICTION''Always readable, illuminating and honest. It made me miss the real Terry.'' - Neil Gaiman''Sometimes joyfully, sometimes painfully, intimate . . . it is wonderful to have this closeup picture of the writer''s working life.'' - Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Observer--------At the time of his death in 2015, award-winning and bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett was working on his finest story yet - his own.The creator of the phenomenally bestselling Discworld series, Terry Pratchett was known and loved around the world for his hugely popular books, his smart satirical humour and the humanity of his campaign work. But that''s only part of the picture.Before his untimely death, Terry was writing a memoir: the story of a boy who aged six was told by his teacher that he would never amount to anything and spent the rest of his life proving him wrong. For Terry lived a life full of astonishing achievements: becoming one of the UK''s bestselling and most beloved writers, winning the prestigious Carnegie Medal and being awarded ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A Discworld series tie-in picture book, a companion to Snuff (part of the City Watch novels). Go beyond the novels to discover more about the fantastically funny and gloriously inventive world of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series.''A gloriously old-fashioned and funny story... A brilliant choice for reading aloud.'' Evening StandardThe World of Poo tells of a boy’s adventure in his first visit to the mighty Discworld metropolis of Ankh-Morpork. As featured in Terry Pratchett’s Snuff, this is a delightfully illustrated adventure for readers of all ages. Guaranteed to put a smile on the faces of young and old alike.From Snuff: ''The title was The World of Poo... As [Vimes] turned page after page, it dawned on him that whoever had written this book, they certainly knew what would make kids like Young Sam laugh until they were nearly sick. The bit about sailing down the river almost made him smile...''''Terry Pratchett is not so much a writer as a one-man publishing phenomenon who has single-handedly re-shaped the world of fantasy fiction'' SFX''s Outstanding Contribution Award

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A must-have collection of shorter fiction from the pen of Sir Terry Pratchett, award-winning and bestselling author of the phenomenally successful Discworld novels. A brilliant collection of short stories and short form fiction from the pen of one of the world''s best-loved authors. A Blink of the Screen charts the course of Pratchett''s long writing career: from his schooldays through to his first writing job on the Bucks Free Press; to the origins of his debut novel, The Carpet People; and on again to the dizzy mastery of the Discworld series.Here are characters both familiar and yet to be discovered; abandoned worlds and others still expanding; adventure, chickens, death, disco and, actually, some quite disturbing ideas about Christmas, all of it shot through with his inimitable brand of humour.With an introduction by Booker Prize-winning author A.S. Byatt, illustrations by the late Josh Kirby and drawings by the author himself, this is a book to treasure.

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A hilarious Discworld City Watch novel, delving into the dangers of unbridled patriotism and its disastrous consequences'Pratchett uses his other world to hold up a distorting mirror to our own' The TimesDISCWORLD GOES TO WAR, WITH ARMIES OF SARDINES, WARRIORS, FISHERMEN, SQUID AND AT LEAST ONE VERY CAMP FOLLOWER.As two armies march, Commander Vimes of Ankh-Morpork City Watch faces unpleasant foes who are out to get him... and that's just the people on his side. The enemy might be even worse.JINGO, the 21st in Terry Pratchett's phenomenally successful Discworld series, makes the World Cup look like a friendly five-a-side.

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THE BESTSELLING SEQUEL TO THE PHENOMENAL THE LONG EARTH''An absorbing collaborative effort from the two giants of SF'' Guardian A generation after the events of The Long Earth, mankind has spread across the new worlds opened up by Stepping. Where Joshua and Lobsang once pioneered, now fleets of airships link the stepwise Americas with trade and culture.Mankind is shaping the Long Earth – but in turn the Long Earth is shaping mankind ... A new ‘America’, called Valhalla, is emerging more than a million steps from Datum Earth, and it is growing restless . . .Meanwhile the Long Earth is suffused by the song of the trolls, graceful hive-mind humanoids. But the trolls are beginning to react to humanity’s thoughtless exploitation . . .And a gathering multiple crisis that threatens to plunge the Long Earth into a war unlike any mankind has waged before.____________________The Long War is the second in the Long Earth series.

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THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER''Imaginative, sense-of-wonder at its best . . . thrilling stuff from the masters'' Independent on Sunday''A thrilling and ceaselessly entertaining ride'' SFX2040-2045: In the years after a cataclysmic eruption there is massive economic dislocation as populations flee to myriad Long Earth worlds.Sally, Joshua, and Lobsang are all involved in this perilous work when, out of the blue, Sally is contacted by her long-vanished father and inventor of the original Stepper device, Willis Linsay. He tells her he is planning a fantastic voyage across the Long Mars and wants her to accompany him. But he is not what he seems.For Joshua, the crisis he faces is much closer to home. He becomes embroiled in the plight of the Next: the super-bright post-humans who are beginning to emerge from their ''long childhood'' in a hidden community located deep in the Long Earth. Ignorance and fear are causing ''normal'' human society to turn against the Next - and a dramatic showdown seems inevitable . . .___________________The Long Mars is the third in the Long Earth series.

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When the pandemic started, Paul Cookson began to write a poem a day, little thinking that before it ended he would have written a thousand. Volume Two continues his compassionate, societal and humorous documentation of the nation's wellbeing and resolve, crafting an extraordinary collection for these truly extraordinary times.

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A Discworld series tie-in book, a companion to Raising Steam (part of the Industrial Revolution novels). Go beyond the novels to discover more about the fantastically funny and gloriously inventive world of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series.Mrs Bradshaw''s Handbook is the complete guide to the railways of Sir Terry Pratchett''s number one bestseller Raising Steam.Authorised by Mr Moist von Lipwig of the Ankh-Morpork and Sto Plains Hygienic Railway himself, Mrs Georgina Bradshaw''s invaluable guide to the destinations and diversions of the railway deserves a place in the luggage of any traveller, or indeed armchair traveller, upon the Disc.The ultimate Discworld artefact - Fully illustrated and replete with useful titbits, Mrs Bradshaw''s Handbook offers a view of the Sto Plains like no other.A must-purchase for any fan of the legendary Sir Terry Pratchett.___________________What fans are saying...''A must have for any Discworld fan'' - ***** Reader review''No Discworld fan should have this missing from their collection'' - ***** Reader review''An absolute gem with all the wit and sarcasm we expect from a Terry Pratchett book'' - ***** Reader review''Just brilliant!! Typically what you would expect from Terry Pratchett - couldn''t put it down'' - ***** Reader review

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THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''A triumph'' Independent''Literary alchemy'' SFX1916: the Western Front. Private Percy Blakeney wakes up. He is lying on fresh spring grass. He can hear birdsong, and the wind in the leaves in the trees. Where has the mud, blood and blasted landscape of No Man''s Land gone?2015: Madison, Wisconsin. Cop Monica Jansson is exploring the burned-out home of a reclusive (some said mad, others dangerous) scientist when she finds a curious gadget - a box containing some wiring, a three-way switch and a...potato. It is the prototype of an invention that will change the way Mankind views his world for ever.And that is an understatement if ever there was one...____________________This is the first novel in the Long Earth series.''The Long Earth series deserves a place on the bookshelves of hardcore SF fans and general readers alike'' Independent on Sunday

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In this latest accessory to the Discworld phenomenon, Terry Pratchett joins forces with Bernard Pearson to produce the definitive Almanak to the Common Year of the Prawn, for the city of Ankh-Morpork and Surrounding Areas & Benefices. Here you will find a Compendium to all Knowledge, and a sure means of ensuring fertility of crops & livestock, also a boon companion in affairs of the HEART & HEALTH, with notes on Husbandry, Physic, Fairs & Marts, and other such information as will render this Publication a staunch companion to Townsman & Tiller of Soil alike. Including homemade remedies for common ailments, recipes, horoscopes, scientific discoveries, a calendar, strange tales and many valuable facts about the cabbage. With witty illustrations from Paul Kidby, this is an artistically presented package guaranteed to tickle the funny bone of all Pratchett fans.

Objev podobné jako The Discworld Almanak - Terry Pratchett, Bernard Pearson

From the worldwide phenomenon Sir Terry Pratchett, via the unquestionable wisdom of the Amazing Maurice, herein is contained everything you''ll ever need to know to identify the real, unadulterated cat.The Unadulterated Cat is becoming an endangered species as more and more of us settle for those boring mass-produced cats the Ad Men sell us - the pussies that purr into their gold-plated food bowls on the telly. But the Campaign for Real Cats sets out to change all that by helping us to recognise a true, unadulterated cat when we see one.For example: real cats have ears that look like they''ve been trimmed with pinking shears; real cats never wear flea collars . . . or appear on Christmas cards . . . or chase anything with a bell in it; real cats do eat quiche. And giblets. And butter. And anything else left on the table, if they think they can get away with it. Real cats can hear a fridge door opening two rooms away . . .Featuring fifty illustrations and artwork from the creative minds behind the Amazing Maurice film, rediscover Sir Terry''s wit and wisdom and re-educate yourself on how to separate Real Cats from the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Unadulterated Cat - Terry Pratchett

Terry Pratchett byl nesmírně plodným autorem. Jen ze Zeměplochy vzniklo jedenačtyřicet příběhů, běžně napsal dvě, někdy i tři knihy ročně. Jednu však nikdy nedokončil - vlastní biografii. V roce 2015, kdy ho definitivně přemohla degenerativní choroba mozku, stihl svému osobnímu asistentovi Robu Wilkinsovi nadiktovat nějakých 24 tisíc slov a došli do roku 1979. Dál už to bylo na Wilkinsovi. Výsledkem jeho několikaleté práce je zábavný a místy dost bolestný intimní pohled na slavného spisovatele, proložený osobními postřehy a zkušenostmi. Není to bezuzdná glorifikace a Terry Pratchett z knihy vychází jako člověk, který exceloval v mnoha věcech - od včelařství a výroby medoviny přes zahrádkářství po smlouvání a vytáčení lidí do běla. Ale ze všeho nejvíc ze stránek dýchá dojem člověka, který skutečně miloval to, co dělá. Protože se mu v hlavě, už když jednu knihu dopisoval, líhla zápletka další, zůstala po něm spousta útržků textů a nápadů. Rob Wilkins pár z nich v knize přibližuje, ale druhého Christophera Tolkiena se nedočkáme; Pratchett si v závěti výslovně přál, aby se všechny nápady zničily (stylově - parním válcem jménem Lord Jericho) a nikdo už je nedopisoval. A je to asi dobře, Terry Pratchett by měl být jenom jeden. Ale jak řekl jeho ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Terry Pratchett: Život v poznámkách pod čarou - Rob Wilkins

Audiokniha: Výjimečná příležitost poznat autora slavné Zeměplochy. Terry Pratchett byl jedním z nejzásadnějších autorů fantastiky posledního půlstoletí. Za svůj život dokončil 41 knih, které byly přeloženy do bezmála 40 jazyků, a jeho příběhy ze světa Zeměplochy, Dlouhého vesmíru, Koberců nebo Dobrých znamení jsou dodnes láskyplně citovány čtenáři z celého světa. Když mu byla v 59 letech diagnostikována vzácná forma Alzheimerovy choroby, začal spolu se svým asistentem pracovat na vlastním životopisu – ačkoliv se zařekl, že podobnou knihu nikdy nenapíše. Rob Wilkins zaznamenal řadu Pratchettových historek, ilustrujících jeho neobyčejný život od dětství až po dospělost, od přečtení prvních knih až po psaní těch posledních, a zachytil tak tohoto výjimečného autora způsobem, který dost možná překvapí i mnoho jeho fanoušků. Dozvědí se, jaká šichta v novinářské praxi byla pro Pratchetta nejhorší, která zvířata měl v oblibě i jaké lidi rozčiloval, co v něm vyvolávalo záchvaty úzkosti i co mu naopak působilo radost nebo vedle kterého slavného spisovatele stál jednou v mládí na pisoárech. Je tu zkrátka dlouho očekávaný průvodce světem autora, který dokázal hezkou řádku podivuhodných světů sám vytvořit. Portrét Terryho Pratchetta se všemi jeho chybami i libůstkami, který přátelsky pomrkává na všechny milovníky jeho fantastických příběhů. „Ze všech mrtvých světových autorů ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Terry Pratchett: Život v poznámkách pod čarou - Rob Wilkins - audiokniha

From one of the bestselling science fiction and fantasy authors and most beloved storytellers of all time comes this unmissable collection which brings together the best of Pratchett’s non fiction writingWith a foreword by Neil Gaiman''Bright, funny, insightful, warm... a man who truly knew how to enjoy life... and books'' George R.R. MartinTerry Pratchett earned a place in the hearts of readers the world over with his bestselling Discworld series – but in recent years he became equally well-known as an outspoken campaigner for causes including Alzheimer’s research and animal rights. A Slip of the Keyboard brings together the best of Pratchett’s non fiction writing on his life, on his work, and on the weirdness of the world: from Granny Pratchett to Gandalf’s love life; from banana daiquiris to books that inspired him; from getting started as a writer to the injustices that he fought to end.With his trademark humour, humanity and unforgettable way with words, this collection offers an insight behind the scenes of Discworld into a much loved and much missed figure – man and boy, bibliophile and computer geek, champion of hats, orang-utans and the right to a good death.Praise for A Slip of the Keyboard:''An inspiration'' ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako A Slip of the Keyboard - Terry Pratchett

This remarkable work - complete with pull-out map - brings to life the lands and locations of the Discworld stories in a way never seen before. Accompanied by lavish full-colour illustrations and a detailed world map, this is a must-have for any Discworld fan.What readers are saying...''Brilliantly witty and highly informative of all areas of the Disc'' - ***** Reader review''Such a wonderful book'' - ***** Reader review''This is a must have for any Discworld fans'' - ***** Reader review''What an amazing book. Worth every penny'' - ***** Reader review''First class'' - ***** Reader review***********************************************************************************Unseen University is proud to present the most comprehensive map and guide to the Disc yet produced.In this noble endeavour - drawing upon the hard won knowledge of many great and, inevitably, late explorers - one may locate on a detailed plan of our world such fabled realms as the Condiment Isles, trace the course of the River Kneck as it deposits silt and border disputes in equal abundance on the lands either side, and contemplate the vast deserts of Klatch and Howondaland - a salutary lesson in the perils of allowing ones goats to graze unchecked.A gift like no other, this stunning package expertly conjures ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Discworld Atlas - Terry Pratchett

Imagine a flat world, sitting on the backs of four elephants, who hurtle through space balanced on a giant turtle. The Discworld is a place (and a time) parallel to our own - but also very different. That is the setting for Terry Pratchett's phenomenally successful Discworld series, which now celebrates its 25th anniversary...

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Based on the cult classic novel by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, Good Omens is one of the most hotly anticipated TV shows of 2019. Reinvented for television with scripts by Neil himself, and featuring a stellar cast including David Tennant, Michael Sheen, Jon Hamm, Jack Whitehall and Miranda Richardson, to name but a few, this major TV show will be shown first on Amazon Prime Video and then on the BBC later in the year. Keep calm, because The Nice and Accurate Good Omens TV Companion is your ultimate guide to the upcoming apocalypse, which is scheduled to happen on a Saturday, just after tea. The series sees an angel (Sheen) and a demon (Tennant) team up in order to try and sabotage the end of the world... Featuring incredible photographs, stunning location shots, costume boards, set designs and fascinating character profiles and in-depth interviews with the stars and crew, this behind-the-scenes look into the making of Good Omens is an absolute must for fans old and new - and will shatter coffee tables around the world.

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Do you believe in magic?Can you imagine a war between wizards, a rebellious ant called 4179003, or a time-travelling television?Can you imagine that poor old Mr Swimble could see a mysterious vacuum cleaner in the morning, and make cheese sandwiches and yellow elephants magically appear by the afternoon?Welcome to the wonderful world of Sir Terry Pratchett, and fourteen fantastically funny tales from the master storyteller. Bursting from these pages are food fights, pirates, bouncing rabbits and magical pigeons. And a witch riding a vacuum cleaner, of course.‘One of the most consistently funny writers around’Guardian

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It is known as the Discworld. It is a flat planet, supported on the backs of four elephants, who in turn stand on the back of the great turtle A'Tuin as it swims majestically through space. And it is quite possibly the funniest place in all of creation...Death comes to us all. When he came to Mort, he offered him a job.After being assured that being dead was not compulsory, Mort accepted. However, he soon found that romantic longings did not mix easily with the responsibilities of being Death's apprentice.Terry Pratchett's hilarious fourth Discworld novel established once and for all that Death really is a laughing matter...

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The funniest, most insighftul, clever and totally bonkers parody of all things Shakespeare, filled to the brim with Pratchett's signature style.'Pratchett uses his other world to hold up a distorting mirror to our own' The Times'The Discworld novels have always been among the most serious of comedies, the most relevant and real of fantasies' Independent'An enduring, endearing presence in comic literature' GuardianWitches are not by nature gregarious, and they certainly don't have leaders.Granny Weatherwax was the most highly regarded of the leaders they didn't have.But even she found that meddling in royal politics was a lot more difficult than certain playwrights would have you believe...

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