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The Black Song is the action-packed conclusion to the Raven s Blade series by Anthony Ryan, which began with The Wolf s Call. The Steel Horde has laid waste to the Venerable Kingdom, unleashing a storm of fire and blood. Now the leader of this mighty host - Kehlbrand, the warlord who thinks himself a god - turns his eyes to the other merchant kingdoms. No one can stop his divine conquest. No one, perhaps, except Vaelin Al Sorna. Yet Vaelin is on the run, his own army in disarray. Worse, the new blood song he has acquired is as much a curse as a blessing, and seeks to guide him down a path far darker than he could have imagined . . . Praise for the series

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Sprawling in scope, forged with depth of lore and living history, full of betrayals and deaths and twists and epic battles Grimdark MagazineA NEW AGE HAS DAWNED. AN AGE OF BLOOD AND STEEL. AN AGE OF WRATH. The land of Ascarlia, a fabled realm of bloodied steel and epic sagas, has been ruled by the Sister Queens for centuries. No one has dared question their rule.Until now.Whispers speak of longships of mysterious tattooed warriors, sailing under the banners of a murderous cult of oath-breakers long thought extinct. A tide of black steel that threatens to vanquish all in its path.Thera of the Blackspear, favoured servant of the Sister Queens, is ordered to uncover the truth. As Thera sails north, her reviled brother, Felnir, sets out on his own adventure. He hopes to find the Vault of the Altvar - the treasure room of the gods - and win the Sister Queens favour at his sister s expense.Both siblings - along with a brilliant young scribe and a prisoner with a terrifying, primal power - will play a part in the coming storm.The Age of Wrath has begun.A Tide of Black Steel begins a new blockbuster epic fantasy series from international bestseller Anthony Ryan, whose books have sold more than a million copies worldwide. Praise for Anthony Ryan A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance John Gwynne The Pariah is Anthony Ryan at his best. A fast-paced, brutal fantasy novel with larger-than-life characters and a plot full of intrigue and suspense Grimdark Magazine This is Anthony Ryan s best book yet Michael Fletcher Fantastic writing, an amazing world, a plot that won t quit, and an unforgettable character . . . Anthony Ryan is one of the best epic fantasy authors out there Bookworm Blues Gritty and well-drawn, this makes a rich treat for George R. R. Martin fans Publishers Weekly (starred review)Books by Anthony RyanRaven s ShadowBlood SongTower LordQueen of FireRaven s BladeThe Wolf s CallThe Black SongDraconis MemoriaThe Waking FireThe Legion of FlameThe Empire of AshesThe Covenant of SteelThe PariahThe MartyrThe TraitorWriting as A. J. RyanRed River Seven

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Blood Song is the epic first novel in the internationally bestselling Raven s Shadow series - an enthralling tale of desperate battles, deadly politics and epic adventure. We have fought battles that left more than a hundred corpses on the ground and not a word of it has ever been set down. The Order fights, but often it fights in shadow, without glory or reward. We have no banners. Vaelin Al Sorna is the Sixth Order s newest recruit. Under their brutal training regime, he learns how to forge a blade, survive the wilds and kill a man quickly and quietly - all in the name of protecting the Realm and the Faith. Now his skills will be put to the test. War is coming. Vaelin must draw upon the very essence of his strength and cunning if he is to survive the coming conflict. Yet as the world teeters on the edge of chaos, Vaelin will learn that the truth can cut deeper than any sword.

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A NEW AGE HAS DAWNED. AN AGE OF BLOOD AND STEEL. AN AGE OF WRATH.The land of Ascarlia, a fabled realm of bloodied steel and epic sagas, has been ruled by the Sister Queens for centuries. No one has dared question their rule.Until now.Whispers speak of longships of mysterious tattooed warriors, sailing under the banners of a murderous cult of oath-breakers long thought extinct. A tide of black steel that threatens to vanquish all in its path.Thera of the Blackspear, favoured servant of the Sister Queens, is ordered to uncover the truth. As Thera sails north, her reviled brother, Felnir, sets out on his own adventure. He hopes to find the Vault of the Altvar - the treasure room of the gods - and win the Sister Queens favour at his sister s expense.Both siblings - along with a brilliant young scribe and a prisoner with a terrifying, primal power - will play a part in the coming storm.The Age of Wrath has begun.

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A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance. I loved every single word John Gwynne The Pariah begins a new epic fantasy series of action, intrigue and magic from Anthony Ryan, a master storyteller who has taken the fantasy world by storm. Born into the troubled kingdom of Albermaine, Alwyn Scribe is raised as an outlaw. Quick of wit and deft with a blade, Alwyn is content with the freedom of the woods and the comradeship of his fellow thieves. But an act of betrayal sets him on a new path - one of blood and vengeance, which eventually leads him to a soldier s life in the king s army. Fighting under the command of Lady Evadine Courlain, a noblewoman beset by visions of a demonic apocalypse, Alwyn must survive war and the deadly intrigues of the nobility if he hopes to claim his vengeance. But as dark forces, both human and arcane, gather to oppose Evadine s rise, Alwyn faces a choice: can he be a warrior, or will he always be an outlaw? The Pariah is Anthony Ryan at his best. A fast-paced, brutal fantasy novel with larger-than-life characters and a plot full of intrigue and suspense Grimdark Magazine This is Anthony Ryan s best book yet Michael Fletcher Fantastic writing, an amazing world, a plot that won t quit, and an unforgettable character . . . Anthony Ryan is one of the best epic fantasy authors out there Bookworm Blues Gritty and well-drawn, this makes a rich treat for George R. R. Martin fans Publishers Weekly (starred review) Books by Anthony RyanRaven s ShadowBlood SongTower LordQueen of FireRaven s BladeThe Wolf s CallThe Black SongDraconis MemoriaThe Waking FireThe Legion of FlameThe Empire of AshesThe Covenant of SteelThe PariahThe MartyrThe TraitorWriting as A. J. RyanRed River Seven

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The Traitor concludes the ruthless and gripping epic fantasy series from New York Times bestseller Anthony Ryan, whose books have sold more than a million copies worldwide. It s been a long journey for Alwyn Scribe. Born a bastard and raised an outlaw, he s now a knight and the most trusted advisor to Lady Evadine Courlain.Together they ve won countless battles and helped to bring order to a fractured kingdom. Yet Evadine is not the woman Alwyn once knew. As puritanical fury increasingly replaces her benevolent faith, Alwyn begins to question what her true motives really are.As the kingdom braces itself for one final battle, Alwyn s conscience fights its own war with his heart. Now, more than ever, he must decide whose side he s really on. Praise for the series A gritty, heart-pounding tale of betrayal and bloody vengeance John Gwynne The Pariah is Anthony Ryan at his best.A fast-paced, brutal fantasy novel with larger-than-life characters and a plot full of intrigue and suspense Grimdark Magazine This is Anthony Ryan s best book yet Michael Fletcher Fantastic writing, an amazing world, a plot that won t quit, and an unforgettable character . . .Anthony Ryan is one of the best epic fantasy authors out there Bookworm Blues Gritty and well-drawn, this makes a rich treat for George R. R. Martin fans Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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Fabulous . . . Sure to be another fantasy classic Huffington Post UK The world Ryan has created for his new dragon adventure is a joy to visualise SciFiNowThe White Drake s army has cut a bloody swathe across the world, leaving nothing but ash in its wake. Thousands of innocents have died beneath its blades and countless more will surely follow.Only small-time criminal Claydon Torcreek and master spy Lizanne Lethridge - along with their ragtag band of allies - stand between the white drake s fury and the world s end.To save the future, they must delve into the past - and unravel a timeless mystery that might just turn the tide once and for all.Armies will clash and ancient secrets will be revealed in The Empire of Ashes, the thrilling conclusion to Anthony Ryan s Draconis Memoria series.Praise for the series: A fascinating world packed with dragons, pirates, political machinations and an interesting magic system to boot Fantasy Faction A marvellous piece of imagination with plenty of twists, a refreshingly different setting, and excellent world-building Mark Lawrence Memorable characters and great action Django Wexler Excellent epic fantasy BookBagBooks by Anthony RyanRaven s ShadowBlood SongTower LordQueen of FireRaven s BladeThe Wolf s CallThe Black SongDraconis MemoriaThe Waking FireThe Legion of FlameThe Empire of AshesThe Covenant of SteelThe PariahThe MartyrThe TraitorWriting as A. J. RyanRed River Seven

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Fabulous . . . Sure to be another fantasy classic Huffington Post UK A marvellous piece of imagination with plenty of twists, a refreshingly different setting, and excellent world-building Mark LawrenceClaydon Torcreek has survived drake-infested jungles, hostile tribes and the cold touch of betrayal - yet his troubles have only just begun.The legendary white drake - believed to be nothing more than a myth - has awoken from its long slumber with a thirst to reduce the world of men to ashes.One city has already fallen to the drake s formidable legions. More will follow, unless Clay can uncover an ancient secret that lies buried beneath the southern ice.Once again Clay must face unthinkable danger, and this time he carries not just the hopes of his own nation, but the fate of the entire world.The Legion of Flame is the action-packed second novel in the Draconis Memoria series - an enthralling epic fantasy of magic, adventure and the furious battle to forge an empire.Praise for the series: The world Ryan has created for his new dragon adventure is a joy to visualise SciFiNow A fascinating world packed with dragons, pirates, political machinations and an interesting magic system to boot Fantasy Faction Memorable characters and great action Django Wexler Excellent epic fantasy BookBagBooks by Anthony RyanRaven s ShadowBlood SongTower LordQueen of FireRaven s BladeThe Wolf s CallThe Black SongDraconis MemoriaThe Waking FireThe Legion of FlameThe Empire of AshesThe Covenant of SteelThe PariahThe MartyrThe TraitorWriting as A. J. RyanRed River Seven

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Times have changed for Alwyn Scribe. Once an outlaw, he s now a spymaster and sworn protector of Lady Evadine Courlain, whose visions of a demonic apocalypse have earned her the fanatical devotion of the faithful. Yet Evadine s growing fame has put her at odds with both Crown and Covenant.As trouble brews in the kingdom, both seek to exploit her position for their own ends. Sent to the Duchy of Alundia to put down a rebellion, Alwyn must rely on old instincts to fight for his new cause. Deadly feuds and ancient secrets are laid bare as war erupts, a war that will decide the fate of the Kingdom of Albermaine and, perhaps, prevent the coming of the prophesied Second Scourge.The Martyr is the sequel to The Pariah and continues the ruthless and gripping fantasy epic from New York Times bestseller Anthony Ryan, whose books have sold more than a million copies worldwide. Praise for the series The Pariah is Anthony Ryan at his best. A fast-paced, brutal fantasy novel with larger-than-life characters and a plot full of intrigue and suspense Grimdark Magazine Gritty and well-drawn, this makes a rich treat for George R.R. Martin fans Publishers Weekly (starred review)Books by Anthony RyanRaven s ShadowBlood SongTower LordQueen of FireRaven s BladeThe Wolf s CallThe Black SongDraconis MemoriaThe Waking FireThe Legion of FlameThe Empire of AshesThe Covenant of SteelThe PariahThe MartyrThe TraitorWriting as A. J.

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Comic book superstars Tom King and Ryan Sook present the match of the millennium: beloved superhero Black Canary versus deadly assassin Lady Shiva!ItÂ’s Black Canary versus Lady Shiva to determine who is the single greatest hand-to-hand fighter in the DC Universe! Who will walk away with the title?Find out as Eisner Award-winning writer Tom King (Wonder Woman, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow) and Ryan Sook (Legion of Super-Heroes, Seven Soldiers: Zatanna) go six rounds to see if our hero has what it takes to be…the best of the best.With an opponent as ruthless as Lady Shiva, this fight wonÂ’t be an easy one, but luckily, Black Canary has some powerful people in her corner—including her mother, the original Black Canary, ready to train her daughter for the fight of both their lives. And will Batman cheer her on or tell her to throw in the towel?Exploring Black Canary like never before, this is a self-contained, action-packed character study from Tom King, in the vein of his hits Mister Miracle and The Vision!This volume collects Black Canary: Best of the Best #1-6.

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Třetí díl trilogie Stín krkavce.Vélin Al Sorna musí pomoci vrátit Říši Královně.Po boji o holý život má královna Lyrna za úkol odrazit vpád volarské armády a znovu dobýt nezávislost Sjednoceného království. Aby dosáhla svých cílů, musí udělat víc než jen shromáždit své věrné příznivce. Musí se spojit se silami, které jsou jí odporné, a přivést válku k branám nepřátel.Zajistit vítězství má Vélin Al Sorna, avšak jeho cesta je plná obtíží. Volarská armáda má na své straně tajemného Spojence, který svým služebníkům nabízí dar věčného života. Pokud má království zvítězit, musí Vélin Al Sorna Spojence zničit. Jenže porazit protivníka, jehož není možné zabít, je téměř nesplnitelný úkol, zvlášť když Vélinova píseň krve, mystická síla, která z něj udělala slavného bojovníka, zlověstně umlkla…---Dokonalé zakončení mistrovské trilogie. - Fantasy Book ReviewVelkolepé finále jedné z nejlepších debutových fantasy trilogií, jaké jsem kdy četl. Anthony Ryan je rozený nástupce Davida Gemmella a největší britský fantasy talent. - Fantasy Book CriticŽádná z postav nezůstává nedotčená válkou a ztrátou a Ryan podle všeho s potěšením dodržuje jedno ze základních pravidel psaní beletrie - „zabij své oblíbené hrdiny“. Naprostá většina autorů by se od Ryana mohla učit, jak psát postavy takovým způsobem, aby opravdu každá z nich byla zajímavá… - Fantasy Book Review

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Druhý díl trilogie Stín krkavce.Tváří v tvář hrozbě musí i ta nejváhavější ruka nakonec pozvednout meč.Vélin Al Sorna je unavený z války. Ve službách Sjednoceného království a Víry prošel bezpoč tem bitev. Jedinou odmě nou mu však byla ztráta lásky, smrt přátel a zrada krále. Po pě ti letech v alpírském žaláři touží po návratu domů a klidném životě bez válek a vražd.Revinou jedinou touhou je však vrazit Vélinovi na uvítanou v rodné zemi nůž do srdce. Znič il její rodinu i její život. Nic ji neodradí od krvavé pomsty – dokonce ani hrozba vpádu nejmocnějšího nepřítele, jakému kdy království čelilo.Jakmile však vzplanou vále čné ohně, z protivníků se stávají spojenci, a co bylo dříve pravdou, mění se v lež. Pokud má být království zachráně no, musí Reva přijmout budoucnost, jakou si nepředstavovala, a Vélin se musí znovu ponořit do minulosti, kterou by nejraději pohřbil. Jednoduše nejlepší epická hrdinská fantasy roku. - Fantasy Book Critic Jedna z nejlepších sérií, která je pro všechny zavedené spisovatele výzvou, aby se zastavili a vzali ji na vědomí, nebo zůstali v jejím stínu. - Fantasy Book Review Ve druhém díle Anthony Ryan září ještě jasněji – díky spoustě skvělých nových postav. - Fantasy Book Critic Zatímco první kniha pojednávala o putování jednoho hlavního hrdiny, tento díl je spíše epickou fantasy s širšími dopady na celou fiktivní říši. Najdete v ní odpovědi na mnoho velkých otázek z první knihy. - SFFaudio

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Audiokniha: Vélin Al Sorna, zasvěcený Šestému řádu, byl od dětství cvičen k boji a zabíjení ve službách Víry. Řád se stal jeho jedinou rodinou. Vélinův otec sloužil jako rytíř králi Janusovi, panovníkovi Sjednoceného království, rozhodl se však Vélina zbavit jeho práv a v pouhých deseti letech ho zanechal na prahu Šestého řádu. Chlapec se během pobytu v řádu dozvídá zatím netušené podrobnosti o své matce, která zemřela, když byl ještě dítě. Nenávidí otce za jeho rozhodnutí jej opustit a ponechat napospas řádu, ale postupně také odhaluje důvody, jež ho k němu vedly. Jedna pravda je však důležitější než všechny ostatní: Vélina Al Sornu čeká budoucnost, kterou má teprve pochopit. Budoucnost, jež změní nejen království, ale i celý svět. První díl epické fantasy ságy STÍN KRKAVCE Anthony Ryan (* 1970) Britský autor pochází ze Skotska, vystudoval historii, žije a pracuje v Londýně. Dlouho byl zaměstnán ve státní správě, ale po úspěchu svého prvního románu Píseň krve (2013; česky Host 2014) se stal spisovatelem na plný úvazek. Bestsellerovou trilogii Stín krkavce po druhém dílu Pán věže (2014; česky Host 2015) završil románem Královna ohně (2015). Vydal také první díl nové fantasy série The Draconis Memoria: The Waking Fire, který k českému vydání plánuje nakladatelství Host. Autor také pokračuje v psaní své sci-fi série Slab City Blues, která vychází elektronicky. Ivan Lupták (* 1986) Vystudoval DAMU, ve studentském divadle Disk hrál v absolventském představení Kazimír a Karolína (Öden von Horváth, 2010). Ve Viole účinkoval v pořadu Staročeské vánoční hry. Na konci čtvrtého ročníku DAMU v roce 2010 přijal nabídku stát se členem hereckého souboru Divadla Na zábradlí. Jeho filmovým debutem byla hlavní role ve filmu Anglické jahody (2008), hrál v televizním filmu Villa Faber (2011), v pohádce Micimutr (2011) a v seriálech jako Vraždy v kruhu (2015) nebo V.I.P. vraždy (2016). Pavel Soukup (* 1948) Vystudoval žurnalistiku na Univerzitě Karlově a poté úspěšně absolvoval DAMU. Po studiu působil v oblastních divadlech, později se vrátil do Prahy, kde hrál v Městských divadlech pražských, především v Divadle ABC, a stal se členem souboru Hudebního divadla v Karlíně. Dobře známý je z televizních obrazovek – od roku 1980 se objevuje v televizních pohádkách, komediích a také v seriálech (např. Náhrdelník, Život na zámku, Ordinace v růžové zahradě). Daleko známější je ovšem jeho hlas – jednak díky mnoha dokumentům, k nimž namluvil komentář, a jednak jako dabér Arnolda Schwarzeneggera, Robina Williamse, Gérarda Depardieua, Michaela Douglase, Harrisona Forda, Bruce Willise nebo Roberta Redforda. Svůj hlas propůjčil i kresleným postavičkám z filmů Toy Story: Příběh hraček, 101 dalmatinů či Spláchnutej. Za mistrovství v dabingu byl několikrát oceněn.

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Audiokniha: Dokáže zastavit zlovolného dobyvatele, aniž by sám zaujal jeho místo? Poté, co Kehlbrand Reyerik přezdívaný Temný rytíř se svou hordou fanatických válečníků zpustošil Ctihodné království, pokračuje ve svém krvavém tažení na Dálný západ. Kupecká království padají jedno po druhém do rukou nemilosrdného válečníka, který o sobě tvrdí, že je vtělený bůh. Dokáže jej vůbec ještě někdo zastavit? Jedině snad Vélin Al Sorna, udatný bojovník ze Severních provincií vychovaný Šestým řádem, který opět získal svůj dar – jenže jeho nová píseň je černá, plná nenávisti a žíznící po krvi. A tak zatímco se kolem něho a jeho přátel během cesty vedoucí dál a dál na jih pomalu formuje armáda Kehlbrandových odpůrců, Vélin hledá lék, který by zkrotil netvora číhajícího v jeho nitru. Jejich putování je zavede do tajemného Chrámu kopí, na nejedno bitevní pole i mezi piráty. Přímý střet s Temným rytířem však nemohou oddalovat donekonečna a nakonec tak dojde na závěrečný souboj mezi tygrem a vlkem…Druhá část dilogie, v níž Anthony Ryan vylíčil další osudy Vélina Al Sorna, hlavního hrdiny úspěšné fantasy série Stín krkavce.

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Čtyři česky dosud nepublikované novely a povídky ze světa Vélina Al Sorny. Během doby, kterou Anthony Ryan strávil psaním trilogie Stín krkavce se svým legendárním hrdinou Vélinem Al Sornou, se rozhodl prozkoumat minulost a příběhy známých postav v kratších textech. Všechny čtyři novely a povídky nyní vycházejí česky v jednom svazku - fanoušci série se tak budou moci zřejmě naposledy vrátit do oblíbeného světa. Ve strhujících vyprávěních plných tajemství, magie, intrik a bojů nahlédneme do doby dávno před vznikem Sjednoceného království, ale i do dějů osvětlujících mnohá tajemství dobře známých příběhů.

Objev podobné jako Písně temnoty - Anthony Ryan

Audiokniha: Boj s Temnotou nikdy nekončí… Jak se z ambiciózní prostitutky Derly stala Paní vran sloužící králi Janusovi? A jaká nebezpečná dobrodružství prožil bratr Sollis ze Šestého řádu, Vélinův učitel vyhlášený svým šermířským uměním? Anthony Ryan se v přítomné audioknize vrací ke známým postavám svých úspěšných románů a vypráví jejich strhující příběhy plné krve, magie, intrik a tajemství. Své čtenáře zavede do přístavního města Varinshold, jehož podsvětí vládne šílený Jednoočko, mezi barbarské Lonaky, po jejichž boku Sollis čelí hordám divokých zvířat ovládaným služebníkem Temnoty, nebo do hnízda pašeráků, které kromě otrlých zločinců skrývá i jedno smrtící tajemství… Čtveřice česky dosud nepublikovaných příběhů ze světa Vélina Al Sorny, hrdiny oblíbených fantasy sérií Stín krkavce a Čepel krkavce, v podání Marie Štípkové (Paní vran), Marka Holého (Zástupy mrtvých), Matouše Rumla (Lord výběrčí) a Pavla Soukupa (Souboj dvou zel aneb Pád Kethie).

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Born of an Iron Storm continues Anthony Ryan s bloody, Norse-flavoured epic fantasy series, which is perfect for fans of John Gwynne s Bloodsworn trilogy

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From the twice Man Booker longlisted author of From a Low and Quiet Sea Donal Ryan, one of our most remarkable writers, has produced a book of short stories of such visceral power that they hit you in the solar plexus. He deals with the dark side of modern Irish life and produces sentences of titanic impact. IRISH MAIL ON SUNDAYAn old man looks into the fearful eyes of a burglar left to guard him while his brother is beaten; an Irish priest in a war-torn Syrian town teaches its young men the art of hurling; the driver of a car which crashed, killing a teenage girl, forges a connection with the girl s mother; a squad of broken friends assemble to take revenge on a rapist; a young man sets off on his morning run, reflecting on the ruins of his relationship, but all is not as it seems.Donal Ryan s short stories pick up where his acclaimed novels The Spinning Heart and The Thing About December left off, dealing with the human cost of loneliness, isolation and displacement. Sometimes this is present in the ordinary, the mundane; sometimes it is triggered by a fateful encounter or a tragic decision. At the heart of these stories, crucially, is how people are drawn to each other and cling on to love, often in desperate circumstances.In haunting and often startling prose, Donal Ryan has captured the brutal beauty of the human heart in all its hopes and failings._________ Donal Ryan is a heartbreaker, his quicksilver prose laced with ... wistful rhythms ... These breathtaking stories explore human love against an uneasy landscape of violence and desperation... Donal finds hope in dark corners. DAILY MAIL Donal Ryan is a master of the magnetic first line ... His faithful subject is rural despair; the poetry of adversity, the baffling fortitude of intrinsically decent people ... This collection shows Ryan adding his own elastic yet distinctive voice to O Connor s impeccable tradition. GUARDIAN

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První díl trilogie Stín krkavce.Vélin Al Sorna, zasvěcený Šestému řádu, byl od dětství cvičen k boji a zabíjení ve službách Víry. Řád se stal jeho jedinou rodinou. Vélinův otec sloužil jako rytíř králi Janusovi, panovníkovi Sjednoceného království, rozhodl se však Vélina zbavit jeho práv a v pouhých deseti letech ho zanechal na prahu Šestého řádu. Chlapec ho za to nenávidí. Během pobytu v řádu se Vélin dozvídá zatím netušené podrobnosti o své matce, která zemřela, když byl ještě dítě. Postupně také odhaluje důvody, jež jeho otce vedly k tomu, že ho řádu svěřil. Jedna pravda je však důležitější než všechny ostatní: Vélina Al Sornu čeká budoucnost, kterou má teprve pochopit. Budoucnost, jež změní nejen království, ale také celý svět. Na scénu vstoupil nový mistrovský vyprav ěč. - Michael J. Sullivan, spisovatel Fanoušci výpravné epické fantasy, jakou představuje například Kolo č asu Roberta Jordana nebo Píseň ledu a ohn ě (Hra o trůny) George R. R. Martina, si tento debut jist ě oblíbí. - Library Journal Hlavní adept na nejpůsobivě jší debut roku… Píseň krve je silný, impozantní román, který má sice zdánlivě uzavřený konec, ale naznač uje pokrač ování. - SffWorld.com Naprosto strhující fantasy od nového výrazného autora nadaného velkým talentem. Ryan píše o tématech, jako jsou válka, víra a vě rnost, na pozadí neuv ěřitelných ak čních scén a umně vykreslených postav. - BuzzFeed Ryan rozezně l všechny vysoké tóny epické fantasy — drsné prostředí, prastarou magii, nelítostné intriky, rozpolcenou loajalitu a krvavou akci. - Publishers Weekly Ta kniha se prost ě nedá odložit… Musel jsem ji přeč íst co nejdřív, a jakmile jsem byl na konci, pře četl jsem si ji celou znovu, protože jsem se nemohl rozlou čit s úžasným svě tem, který autor vytvořil. - Fantasy Book Critic

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První díl trilogie Stín krkavce.Vélin Al Sorna, zasvěcený Šestému řádu, byl od dětství cvičen k boji a zabíjení ve službách Víry. Řád se stal jeho jedinou rodinou. Vélinův otec sloužil jako rytíř králi Janusovi, panovníkovi Sjednoceného království, rozhodl se však Vélina zbavit jeho práv a v pouhých deseti letech ho zanechal na prahu Šestého řádu. Chlapec ho za to nenávidí. Během pobytu v řádu se Vélin dozvídá zatím netušené podrobnosti o své matce, která zemřela, když byl ještě dítě. Postupně také odhaluje důvody, jež jeho otce vedly k tomu, že ho řádu svěřil. Jedna pravda je však důležitější než všechny ostatní: Vélina Al Sornu čeká budoucnost, kterou má teprve pochopit. Budoucnost, jež změní nejen království, ale také celý svět. Na scénu vstoupil nový mistrovský vyprav ěč. - Michael J. Sullivan, spisovatel Fanoušci výpravné epické fantasy, jakou představuje například Kolo č asu Roberta Jordana nebo Píseň ledu a ohn ě (Hra o trůny) George R. R. Martina, si tento debut jist ě oblíbí. - Library Journal Hlavní adept na nejpůsobivě jší debut roku… Píseň krve je silný, impozantní román, který má sice zdánlivě uzavřený konec, ale naznač uje pokrač ování. - SffWorld.com Naprosto strhující fantasy od nového výrazného autora nadaného velkým talentem. Ryan píše o tématech, jako jsou válka, víra a vě rnost, na pozadí neuv ěřitelných ak čních scén a umně vykreslených postav. - BuzzFeed Ryan rozezně l všechny vysoké tóny epické fantasy — drsné prostředí, prastarou magii, nelítostné intriky, rozpolcenou loajalitu a krvavou akci. - Publishers Weekly Ta kniha se prost ě nedá odložit… Musel jsem ji přeč íst co nejdřív, a jakmile jsem byl na konci, pře četl jsem si ji celou znovu, protože jsem se nemohl rozlou čit s úžasným svě tem, který autor vytvořil. - Fantasy Book Critic

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Blackwell s Non-Fiction Book of the Month A formidable achievement Rory Stewart Thoughtful [and] heartfelt Observer Profound [and] compelling Spectator A noble endeavour New StatesmanWithout a permanent home, a wife or a job, and with no clear sense of where his life was going, Anthony Seldon set out on a 35-day pilgrimage from the French-Swiss border to the English Channel.The route of his 1,000 kilometre journey was inspired by a young British soldier of the First World War, Alexander Douglas Gillespie, who dreamed of creating a Via Sacra that the men, women and children of Europe could walk to honour the fallen. Tragically, Gillespie was killed in action, his vision forgotten for a hundred years, until a chance discovery in the archive of one of England s oldest schools galvanised Anthony into seeing the Via Sacra permanently established.Tracing the historic route of the Western Front, he traversed some of Europe s most beautiful and evocative scenery, from the Vosges, Argonne and Champagne to the haunting trenches of Arras, the Somme and Ypres. Along the way, he wrestled heat exhaustion, dog bites and blisters as well as a deeper search for inner peace and renewed purpose. Touching on grief, loss and the legacy of war, The Path of Peace is the extraordinary story of Anthony s epic walk, an unforgettable act of remembrance and a triumphant rediscovery of what matters most in life.***A WATERSTONES BEST BOOKS OF 2022 PICK***____________________________________________ The Western Front Way, an idea that waited 100 years for its moment, is the simplest and fittest memorial yet to the agony of the Great War. Anthony Seldon s account of how he walked it, and what it means to all of us, will be an inspiration to younger generations. Sebastian Faulks A deeply informed meditation on the First World War, an exploration of walking s healing power, a formidable physical achievement... and above all a moving enactment of a modern pilgrimage. Rory Stewart A journey of self-discovery and a pilgrimage of peace... A remarkable book by a remarkable man. Michael Morpurgo An incredible journey that will move and inspire. Bear Grylls

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THE STUNNING FIRST NOVEL BY THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF HEART BE AT PEACE AND STRANGE FLOWERSWinner of the Guardian First Book Award Shortlisted for the Dublin IMPAC Literary Award Longlisted for the Man Booker PrizeWinner of Book of the Year at the Irish Book AwardsWinner of the European Prize for Literature Voted Irish Book of the Decade in 2016⠜My father still lives back the road past the weir in the cottage I was reared in. I go there every day to see is he dead and every day he lets me down. He hasn⠙t yet missed a day of letting me down.⠝ Now winner of six Irish Book Awards and a No.1 bestselling author, Donal Ryan exploded on to the literary scene with his stunning debut, set in the aftermath of Ireland⠙s financial collapse. When dangerous tensions surface in a small Irish town, the characters face a battle between their public persona and inner desires. Told through a chorus of twenty-one unique voices, each struggling to tell their own kind of truth, a single authentic tale unfolds. The Spinning Heart speaks for contemporary Ireland like no other novel. Wry, vulnerable, all-too human, it captures the language and spirit of rural Ireland and, with uncanny perception, articulates the words and thoughts of a generation. DISCOVER DONAL RYAN S NEW NOVEL, HEART BE AT PEACE, WINNER OF THE ORWELL PRIZE FOR FICTION AND IRISH BOOK OF THE YEAR **** Filled with light and shade, love and tragedy ... if it was a song you could sing it ANNE ENRIGHT Donal Ryan is the real deal ... a brilliantly realised, utterly resonant state-of-the-nation landscape SUNDAY INDEPENDENT I can t imagine a more original, more perceptive or more passionate work than this. Outstanding JOHN BOYNE It s furious, it s moving, it s darkly funny, it punches you right in the gut NEW YORK TIMES Funny, moving and beautifully written EDNA O BRIEN The unambiguous announcement of a genuine and apparently fully-formed new talent FINANCIAL TIMES

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Secrets and sabotage plunge Harper into danger in her second year at the Wondria, a magical travelling theatre school. Perfect for fans of Nevermoor and The Greatest Showman. Harper can t wait for her second year of Spectacular training, where a song can send you on a rollercoaster, a dance can lift you into the air, and you can send notes to your friends via a mechanical dragon.This year, her school at the Wondria is hosting the Spectacular Song Contest, where theatres from across the Hidden Peaks will compete to win the Wild Song, a powerful piece of music that can cause chaos. When the Song Contest is sabotaged, it s down to Harper and her friends to find the culprit and make sure the show can go on, before the wild magic destroys everything... Praise for The Spectaculars: A story of magic, friendship and theatre that shines star-bright Maria Kuzniar, author of The Ship of Shadows Beautifully written, imaginative and witty, The Spectaculars immerses you in a thrilling magical world with characters you fall in love with right from the start Hannah Durkan, author of Zeina Starborn and the Sky Whale

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Passion, deception, an unexplained death and a detective with quite a lot to hide lie at the heart of Anthony Horowitz s brilliant murder mystery, the second in the bestselling series starring Private Investigator Daniel Hawthorne. EASILY THE GREATEST OF OUR CRIME WRITERS Sunday Times My favourite literary hero at the moment is Anthony Horowitz Shari Lapena Sheer genius ... A joy from start to finish INDEPENDENT_____________________Secrets can kill.Smooth-tongued divorce lawyer Richard Price is bludgeoned to death at his London home.Scrawled on the wall beside the body: the number 182.What does it mean? And who was at his front door just minutes before he died and while he was still talking on the phone?Confronted with this most baffling of mysteries, the police are forced to turn to private investigator Daniel Hawthorne._____________________ Pure pleasure for readers ... A must-read delight WALL STREET JOURNAL Anthony Horowitz gets away with murder in all sorts of ways and emerges triumphant The Times This is crime fiction as dazzling entertainment, sustained by writing as skilfully light-footed as Fred Astaire Sunday Times Crime Club A crime story that keeps you up into the small hours... a page-turning mystery Metro Sheer genius ... A joy from start to finish Independent Fans of traditional puzzle mysteries will be enthralled Publishers Weekly Huge fun... It s hard to know why anyone who loves a good mystery wouldn t thoroughly enjoy the ride Irish Independent Succeeds on all levels ... Horowitz has the Midas touch Booklist No one currently working the field has anywhere near this much ingenuity to burn KIRKUS

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A mysterious disappearance. A loyal dog. A fight for justice. When vigilante, Rex Dalton, and his trusty military dog, Digger, take a much-needed vacation on the tranquil islands of Vanuatu, their plans for a carefree getaway take an unexpected turn. Digger introduces Dalton to Jacqui, an enigmatic French woman, and their friendship blossoms. But when Jacqui suddenly vanishes, Dalton becomes the prime suspect in her disappearance. Determined to uncover the truth and clear his name, Dalton dives headfirst into a dangerous investigation that unravels a sinister plot with far-reaching consequences. With international tensions rising and time running out, he and Digger must navigate a labyrinth of deception, face formidable foes and risk everything to save the French girl. The French Girl is the pulse-pounding fifth instalment in JC Ryanâ ™s electrifying Rex Dalton K9 Thrillers series. ____________________________________________________________________Praise for The French Girl:? ? ? ? ? All these Rex and Digger books have wielded such a very strong influence on me that I adopted my own Digger . ? ? ? ? ? I have to admit that JC Ryan is a fantastic mystery and adventure writer. ? ? ? ? ? JC Ryan has earned a new fan! I couldn t put this book down, not even to sleep!? ? ? ? ? Rex Dalton is at his finest once again. You canâ ™t put the book down. Keep up the fine work, JC Ryan!? ? ? ? ? Great characters, great plot, and great locations. ? ? ? ? ? Amazing book. You won t want to put it down!

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První díl nové série Draconis Memoria od autora bestsellerové trilogie Stín krkavce.V rozlehlých oblastech ovládaných Kovolodním obchodním syndikátem neexistuje cennější surovina než krev draggů. Po vykrvení v zajetí chovaných či v přírodě ulovených Červených, Zelených, Modrých a Černých draggů lze vydestilovat elixíry, které obdarují závratnými schopnostmi nepočetnou skupinku mužů a žen známých jako Krvožehnaní. Málokdo však ví, že jednotlivé rody draggů chřadnou. Jejich krve se nedostává a válka s Korvantinskou říší se blíží. Poslední naděje Syndikátu se upírají k nejasným zvěstem o existenci dalšího druhu dragga — mnohem mocnějšího, než jsou ostatní — a k hrstce vyvolených, kteří se ho nyní musejí pokusit najít.V příběhu se postupně prolínají osudy tří hlavních hrdinů. Claydon Torcreek, zlodějíček a neregistrovaný Krvožehnaný, se nedobrovolně ocitá ve službě Syndikátu a je vyslán pátrat v neprobádaných pustinách po legendárním tvorovi. Lizanne Lethridgová, prvotřídní agentka a nájemná vražedkyně, riskuje život na výzvědné misi do srdce nepřátelského území. A Corrick Hilemore, podporučík na Kovolodním křižníku, po bitvě s piráty a následně s korvantinskou flotilou dopluje až na kraj světa a do nebezpečí mnohem většího, než mohl tušit.Všichni tři musejí svést neúprosný boj, aby odrazili nástup zničující války, nebo jí padli za oběť.-----Ryan obratně, realisticky a s nenucenou dovedností balancuje mezi dračí fantasy, špionážním thrillerem a steampunkově námořnickým románem. - Publishers WeeklyOheň probuzení je úžasné dílo představivosti s množstvím zvratů, osvěžujícím odlišným prostředím a výborně vystavěným světem. Skvělé čtení. - Mark Lawrence, spisovatelRyan vytvořil poutavý a magický svět, kterým čtenáře provádí ve skvěle napsaném románu, u něhož je jisté, že se zařadí mezi další fantasy klasiky. ­- The Huffington PostFascinující svět, kterému vládnou korporace a kde velká část moci pochází z dračí krve, poskytuje přitažlivé prostředí pro rozsáhlý epický příběh. Zběsilé tempo a touha dozvědět se víc mohou za to, že je tak působivý. - Locus

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Audiokniha: Sedm lidí s vymazanou paměti musí riskovat vlastní životy. Ale proč?Dálkově řízené plavidlo a na jeho palubě skupinka cizinců se jmény spisovatelů vytetovanými na rukou. Na nic ze své minulosti se nepamatují, avšak díky svým schopnostem byli zjevně vybráni na nebezpečnou misi s blíže neurčeným cílem. Po sebevraždě jednoho z nich zamíří zbylá šestice s lodí napěchovanou zbraněmi do zdevastovaného Londýna, v němž se prohánějí smečky zmutovaných monster. Zatímco někteří členové posádky – jako Pynchon či Huxley, kteří za sebou očividně mají vojenský, potažmo policejní výcvik – se zdají být ve svém živlu, pro ostatní představuje válečná výprava proti krvelačnému nepříteli skutečný očistec. Dokáže nesourodé společenství, kde nechybí vědkyně, doktorka nebo historik, táhnout za jeden provaz, splnit příkazy tajemného hlasu v pozadí a přežít uprostřed apokalypsy, kterou nyní britská metropole zahalená smrtícím rudým oparem připomíná? A nepodlehnou sami hrozivé nákaze, měnící nevinné lidské bytosti v děsivé tvory z nočních můr? Autor úspěšných fantasy sérií Stín krkavce či Čepel krkavce přichází s napínavým postapokalyptickým thrillerem, jenž nechává čtenáře tápat stejně jako postavy. Teprve v posledních chvílích přichází s nečekaným odhalením i překvapivými zvraty.„V tomto postapokalyptickém thrilleru Ryan dokazuje, že jeho vypravěčský talent dalece přesahuje hranice epické fantasy. (…) Působivý hororový příběh s propracovanými postavami a neotřelou variací na známé téma, který vás ohromí.“ – Publishers Weekly „Bird Box se potkává se Světovou válkou Z v žánrově pestrém románu Sedm na rudé řece, který je nesmírně zábavnou kombinací záhady zamčeného pokoje, infarktového thrilleru a hrůzostrašného hororu. Přinutí vás číst dlouho do noci a budete z něj mít noční můry ještě dlouho poté, co otočíte poslední stránku.“ – Phillip Fracassi, autor knihy Hleď, prázdnota„Příběh plný napětí a akce, ve kterém si podávají ruku Coppolova Apokalypsa a Resident Evil.“ – R. J. Barker„Strhující příběh plný tajemství a hrozivých postapokalyptických vizí.“ – Pevnost„V zájmu vašeho přežití je nezbytné, abyste se řídili následujícími pokyny: vezměte tento telefon a vraťte se na loď. Zabijte Dickinsonovou.“Vytřeštěně, nevěřícně na sebe s Pynchonem zírali.Telefon Huxleymu div nevyklouzl z ruky. „Cože?“„Dickinsonová nyní představuje nebezpečí pro vás pro všechny. V zájmu vlastního přežití ji musíte zabít.“„Vždyť je to sakra horolezkyně, možná polárnice…“„Kdokoli z posádky si vybaví vzpomínky osobního rázu, toho je třeba pokládat za nebezpečného. Vraťte se na loď a zabijte ji.“ – ukázka z knihy

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A super fun sing-along board book from the number 1 kids channel in the world!JJ is learning to use the potty in this cute board book. Sing along to this helpful song about an early learning experience.Join JJ and his family to learn all about using the potty for the very first time! This catchy song covers JJ learning about using his potty, feeling proud and not worrying, plus washing his hands and getting his first pair of underpants.Singing along to The Potty Song is a fun and simple way to share first experiences of toilet training with young children.

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Queen of Fire is the spectacular conclusion to the internationally bestselling Raven s Shadow series - a powerful tale of desperate battles, deadly politics and epic adventure. EMPIRES WILL FALLQueen Lyrna has survived the bloody siege of Alltor. Now she must rally her troops and take back the capital from the Volarian invaders. But driving her hated enemy out of the Realm will not satisfy her lust for vengeance - she wants to pursue them across the ocean and burn their empire to ashes. To do so, she must place her faith in the Seventh Order: men and women who wield terrible powers, born of the Dark itself. Vaelin Al Sorna would sacrifice his life for his queen - and may yet have to. Only by unmasking the Volarians mysterious Ally can the tide of war be turned. To this end, Vaelin must travel deep into the icebound north, in search of a man who cannot die - and he must do it without the aid of his blood song, which has fallen ominously silent . . . Praise for Raven s Shadow: Engrossing - Buzzfeed Powerful - SFFWorld Compelling - SFXBooks by Anthony RyanRaven s ShadowBlood SongTower LordQueen of FireRaven s BladeThe Wolf s CallThe Black SongDraconis MemoriaThe Waking FireThe Legion of FlameThe Empire of AshesThe Covenant of SteelThe PariahThe MartyrThe TraitorWriting as A. J. RyanRed River Seven

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TOWER LORD is the second novel in the internationally bestselling Raven s Shadow series, which began with epic fantasy blockbuster BLOOD SONG.THE REALM BURNS.Vaelin Al Sorna is tired of war. He s fought countless battles in service to the Realm and Faith. His reward was the loss of his love, the death of his friends and a betrayal by his king. After five years in an Alpiran dungeon, he just wants to go home. Reva intends to welcome Vaelin back with a knife between the ribs. He destroyed her family and ruined her life. Nothing will stop her from exacting bloody vengeance - not even the threat of invasion from the greatest enemy the Realm has ever faced.Yet as the fires of war spread, foes become friends and truths turn to lies. To save the Realm, Reva must embrace a future she does not want - and Vaelin must revisit a past he d rather leave buried.Praise for Raven s Shadow: Engrossing - Buzzfeed Powerful - SFFWorld Compelling - SFXBooks by Anthony RyanRaven s ShadowBlood SongTower LordQueen of FireRaven s BladeThe Wolf s CallThe Black SongDraconis MemoriaThe Waking FireThe Legion of FlameThe Empire of AshesThe Covenant of SteelThe PariahThe MartyrThe TraitorWriting as A. J. RyanRed River Seven

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Discover the most awesome places on Earth. 50 Maps of the World is an essential addition to the bookshelf of any young travel lover, map maestro or geography genius. Geography, history and culture spill from the pages of this luxuriously illustrated treasure trove of travel knowledge for 7-to-10-year-olds. Each two-page spread is dedicated to a different country, providing both quick-fire facts and the chance to delve deeper into what makes every nation unique. Natural wonders, bustling metropolises, storied pasts and cultural icons are all presented in expert detail from experienced explorers Ben Handicott and Kalya Ryan, alongside Sol Linero’s eye-popping artwork. Meet our earliest ancestors in Ethiopia, marvel at Machu Picchu in Peru and visit the floating villages of Cambodia in this colourful guide to 50 fascinating countries. It’s a diverse guide that spans from Spain to Singapore, Colombia to Canada, Turkey to Tanzania, and more. Each spread includes dozens of spotlighted locations, a timeline of the nation’s history and introductions to the people who have helped shape it. With the expertise of Ben Handicott (Hello Atlas, Atlas of Adventures: Wonders of the World) and Kalya Ryan, alongside the stunning illustrations of Sol Linero (The 50 States, 50 Cities of the U.S.A.), experience the diversity of our world like never before. 50 Maps of the Worldreimagines what maps for kids can be, providing not just a geographical fact-fest but a vivid insight into the history, culture and wildlife that shape our living world. This is the perfect way for aspiring adventurers to find out more about all the exciting destinations around the world. This is a quirky, dynamic book of atlases that makes a perfect companion for holidays and during trip planning.Originally published in hardback under the title Our Wonderful World (2020).Also in the series: The 50 States, We Are the United States, 50 Cities of the U.S.A., Only in America, and many exciting, fun-filled activity books.

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Press the button and sing along to the tune of the Rainybow Song with Bing!Sing along to the Rainybow Song and learn the colours of the rainbow in this fantastic board book. Little Bingsters will love pressing the big button and singing along to the musicBased on the Rainybow Song on YouTube.

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Expanding the world of DC’s hit Justice League Unlimited, these three heroes have one mission: control the chaos before it controls the world!In the wake of DC’s blockbuster storyline Absolute Power, the superpowers of planet Earth are in chaos...and it s up to the newly re-formed Justice League to restore order to that chaos. Enter Ray Palmer and Ryan Choi, together the size-changing heroes called the Atom and the core of the science team on the Justice League’s Watchtower. These brilliant minds have crafted the world s first superpower reallocation and backup system, code-named the Atom Project. But not everyone wants their powers back, and the volatile hero Captain Atom is hell-bent on preventing his missing atomic abilities from ever being found.Join Oscar-winning writer John Ridley (12 Years a Slave, The Other History of the DC Universe), writer Ryan Parrott (co-creator of Rogue Sun), and The Bat-Man: First Knight artist Mike Perkins down the rabbit hole of an intense spy thriller that will bring seismic change to the DC Universe!This volume collects Justice League: The Atom Project #1-6.

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A Perfect Festive Gift for Young Fans of Milne s Classic StoriesIn this gentle tale perfect for wintery days, as the snow falls pitter patter down on the Hundred Acre Wood, Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends join together to sing their very own song for Christmas.In the story, Pooh and Piglet wrap up warm and struggle through the snow to share the song with their friends. By the time they reach Christopher Robin, who s ready and waiting with a lovely selection of festive treats to eat, the combination of their different singing voices and an interesting selection of percussion instruments enables them to perform the perfect Song for Christmas!This heart-warming story with beautiful illustrations full of festive touches will have readers thinking about their own Christmas traditions.

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Girl by day. Cat by night. Ready for adventure! This chapter book series is purrfect for newly confident readers who are looking for superhero stories.In Kitty and the Starlight Song, Kitty is preparing for the end of the year concert - her class will be singing a song in front of the whole school, and each one of them will have a line to sing as a solo. As a superhero-in-training with cat-like superpowers, Kitty can do all sorts of marvellous things, from jumping between roofs to catching thieves and recovering stolen treasures. As a superhero, Kitty is learning to be brave and to trust in her skills. But as a regular girl, Kitty is terrified to sing in front of everyone at school. She will need the help of her trusted cat crew to overcome her stage-fright. Kitty and the Starlight Song is the eighth book in the chapter book series about Kitty and her superhero adventures. With a charming main character, cat-packed exploits and striking two-colour art on every page, Kitty is the perfect pick for newly independent readers.

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Anthony Powell earned a reputation as a literary giant within the generation of Waugh, Orwell and Greene, best known for his twelve-volume work A Dance to the Music of Time. These memoirs reveal Powell - the man and author - providing an insider s view of the British literary scene and social elite from the 1920s to the 1980s. In these pages, Powell observes the obscenity trial sparked by Lady Chatterley s Lover, and Shirley Temple s libel suit after Graham Greene reviewed Wee Willie Winkie with more than his usual verve .Throughout, Powell paints vivid, witty and superbly written portraits of his contemporaries, other authors including Kingsley Amis, V.S. Naipaul, T.S. Eliot and Virginia Woolf.Featuring an illuminating new introduction by Louisa Young, TO KEEP THE BALL ROLLING is the abridged version of Anthony Powell s four volumes of memoir, first published between 1976 and 1982.

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A poignant picture book about a boy and his dog finding adventure where they least expect it, from the acclaimed Kate Greenaway Medal-winning author-illustrator and former Children s Laureate, Anthony Browne.Danny isnâ ™t expecting much excitement when he takes his dog, Scruff, for a walk on the beach. He would much rather play with his older brother, Mick. Scruff loves the beach, but Danny thinks itâ ™s boring. Will Danny discover just how extraordinary the beach really is? From the international phenomenon, Anthony Browne, comes a heartfelt, visually stunning picture book, about the hidden treasures of the seaside and the wonderful relationship between a boy and his dog.

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She planned her own funeral. But did she arrange her own murder? Buried secrets, murder and a trail of bloody clues lie at the heart of Anthony Horowitz s page-turning detective series. EASILY THE GREATEST OF OUR CRIME WRITERS Sunday Times_________________A woman is strangled six hours after organising her own funeral.Did she know she was going to die? Did she recognise her killer?Enter Daniel Hawthorne, a detective with a genius for solving crimes and an ability to hold secrets very close.With him is his writing partner, Anthony Horowitz. Together they will set out to solve his most puzzling of mysteries.What neither of them know is that they are about to embark on a dark and dangerous journey whether the twists and turns are as unexpected as they are bloody._________________ Raises the game-playing to Olympic level Guardian Books of the Year A real page-turner. I loved it! Aled Jones Horowitz blurs the line between fact and fiction Financial Times Splendidly entertaining, absorbing and difficult to put down. Hawthorne is an intriguing character Daily Express Sharp-witted readers who think they ve solved the puzzle early on can rest assured that they ve opened only one of many dazzling Christmas packages Horowitz has left beautifully wrapped under the tree Kirkus Reviews Deduction and wit are well-balanced, and fans of Peter Lovesey and other modern channelers of the spirit of the golden age of detection will clamor for more Publishers Weekly

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New York Times best-selling creator Ryan T. Higgins follows up the much-lauded NORMAN DIDN T DO IT! with this hilarious sequel about answering the call (and smell) of adventure.Norman is a porcupine. Norman’s best friend is Mildred. Mildred is a tree.They have favorite things they do together, day after day. When Norman wakes one morning and wants to try something new, he’s frustrated to learn that Mildred has other plans. So Norman storms off. On his own. Without Mildred. Can their friendship survive? With his signature humor and heart, Ryan T. Higgins explores the joy of independence and the power of best friendship.

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A story of love, music, addiction, and self-discovery from the author of A Song For The Road Eighteen-year-old Shelby Rey has a secret superpower: she can hear people s deepest emotions and truths, in song form, just by touching them. But in a world where everyone guards their secrets, her gift feels more like a curse. Life has been hard since she lost her dad, but it reaches a new low when she gets kicked out by her drug-addicted mom. Shelby s life hits a turning point, however, when she meets Zac Wyatt, a chart-topping rock star with a hidden side only she can hear. Swept into his world of fame and music, Shelby forms an electrifying connection with Zac that she can t resist. But darkness lurks beneath the spotlight. Zac s jealousy of his bandmate Stanford, a troubled musical genius, threatens to destroy everything - and when Shelby uncovers Stanford s devastating truth, she faces an impossible choice that could shatter their world. In a whirlwind of love, betrayal, heartbreak, and injustice, Shelby must find the courage to listen to her own inner song.

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A lively and interactive pop-up nursery rhyme from Kate Greenaway Medal-winner and former Children s Laureate Anthony Browne.This pop-up interpretation of the well-loved playground rhyme is a fantastical extravaganza of illusion and surreal humour. See the crazy carousel in motion! Turn the wheel to discover the secrets of the haunted house! Look out for an elephantine sneeze! Full of Anthony s Browne s trademark surrealism and captivating detail, with the added thrill of ingenious tabs, flaps and wheels, you ll be amazed and excited, amused and delighted by the Animal Fair!

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Target: Assassin!The five members of Alpha Force are training in the Caribbean when an oil tanker runs aground, spilling oil - black gold - into the seas.Diving down to the stricken tanker, Alpha Force soon discover that all is not as it seems. But they will need all their skills and ingenuity - powerboating, scuba diving, jet skiing - when a bomb explodes and an assassin strikes . . . High-octane thrills from a master of adventure, bestselling author, TV presenter and an ex-SAS hero CHRIS RYAN. Includes Chris Ryan s top SAS tips on Safety and Survival in and around water.

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A new edition of master illustrator Anthony Browne s first book, full of visual surprises.Toby is fed up. Fed up with books, fed up with toys, fed up with everything. But when he walks through the magic mirror, things are amazingly different. Toby can hardly believe his eyes! Anthony Browne s first book is full of the surreal details and visual humour that have made him one of the world s most popular and acclaimed picture book artists.

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A sleeping army stirs. A battle for power begins. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance. In 1908 Siberia, a soldier named Viktor awakens inside a silver, egg-like pod. A warrior of the long-lost Eighth Cycle civilization, he has been asleep for millenniaâ ”his commander dead, his world unrecognizable. Something has triggered his reawakening. But was it a natural catastrophe, an advanced human civilization, or something far more dangerous?A century later, the Rossler Foundation, led by Daniel Rossler, stands as humanityâ ™s last safeguard against the misuse of ancient knowledge. But their mission is under siege. As Viktor and his reanimated army, the Reâ ™an, rise to reclaim power using the advanced technology of their era, global tensions spiral out of control. General Hayden, seizing the moment, brands the Rosslers as the enemy and pushes the world to the brink of war. With powerful forces closing in, the Rosslers must unravel a web of deception and stop Viktor before his army takes control. Can they prevent the return of the Eighth Cycle, or is humanity on the verge of a new dark age?The Rowen is the explosive seventh installment in JC Ryanâ ™s acclaimed Rossler Foundation Mystery series, where ancient mysteries, modern warfare and global conspiracies collide in a fight for the future of civilization. ________________________________________________________ Â Praise for the Rossler Foundation Mystery series: Â ? ? ? ? ? Do not miss this series! One of my favorites ever!? ? ? ? ? A roller coaster ride!? ? ? ? ? Tension and intrigue starts on page one and doesn t let up. ? ? ? ? ? I think I ve just found my new favorite author!? ? ? ? ? Another fabulous masterful book. JC Ryan has done it again. ? ? ? ? ? A great, great book and series!

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From the bustling bazaars of Tabriz to the mysterious island of Caldihe, Anthony Bale brings history alive, inviting the reader to travel across a medieval world.â ˜A joyful, erudite book . . . A global Middle Ages for our timesâ ™ Jerry Brotton_____________________A Travel Guide to the Middle Ages is no ordinary travel guide.Journey alongside scholars, spies and saints. From western Europe to the Far East, the Antipodes, and the ends of the world. This is a living atlas that blurs the distinction between real and imagined places, containing everything from profane pilgrim badges, Venetian laxatives to encounters with bandits and trysts with princesses.Using previously untranslated contemporary accounts from as far and wide as Turkey, Iceland, Armenia, north Africa, and Russia, it offers the reader a vivid and unforgettable insight into how medieval people understood their world - a world of stories, desire and fantasies, of cherished pasts and longed-for futures._____________________â ˜Rich and wonderful . . . This is the world as youâ ™ve never seen it beforeâ ™ Ian Mortimer Wisdom fills the pages of this immensely entertaining history The New Yorker Serious scholarship and a sightseerâ ™s unbridled enthusiasm make for fascinating armchair time travel Observerâ ˜Masterful, panoramic, beautifully written and vividly imagined . . . a book to be savouredâ ™ Dr Helen Castor, author of Blood and Rosesâ ˜An enthralling journey into the past and across the world . . . this book takes us to barely imaginable placesâ ™ Seb Falk, author of The Light Ages

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Anthony Quinn has found an ingenious way of shaping the story into a gripping work of fiction... a compelling mixture of crime story and character study Sunday Times A dark, unsettling, completely addictive mystery Jonathan CoeA powerful and gripping crime novel based on the Wallace Murder, a national cause célèbre of the 1930s and still unsolved today, by the author of Curtain Call and Our Friends in BerlinOne night in 1931 William Wallace was handed a phone message at his chess club from a Mr Qualtrough, asking him to meet at an address to discuss some work. Wallace caught a tram from the home he shared with his wife, Julia, to the address which turned out, after Wallace had consulted passers-by and even a policeman, to not exist. On returning home two hours later he found his wife beaten to death in the parlour. The elaborate nature of his alibi pointed to Wallace as the culprit. He was arrested and tried, found guilty of murder and sentenced to hang, but the next month the Court of Criminal Appeal sensationally overturned the verdict and he walked free. The killer was never found.Fifteen years on, the inspector who worked the case is considering it once more. Speculation continues to be rife over the true killer s identity. James Agate in his diary called it the perfect murder , Raymond Chandler said The case is unbeatable. It will always be unbeatable . And on a cruise in 1947, new information is about to come to light. A beguiling real-life crime thriller Chris Brookmyre Absorbing.. The Mouthless Dead is as engrossing as it is unsettling Emma Flint

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When an office cleaner steals candy from a bowl on a general s desk, it changes the course of history. The President of the People s Republic of China dies while in office. A heart attack is the official cause of death. Three days later, the Politburo announces the name of the new President. Eight months later, the CIA disguising expert who helped Rex Dalton on his last mission in China is killed in her home in Virginia. The next day, Josh Farley and his wife, Marissa, are abducted, and Rex is running out of time to save them. Then in Beijing, an office cleaner steals candy from a bowl on a general s desk. Â Two weeks later, Rex Dalton and his team help a defector escape from China, and the world is heading for war. HOLES IN THE WALL is a full-length novel, a nail-biting thriller by best-selling author JC Ryan. It is the thirteenth book in the electrifying Rex Dalton series and the sequel to The Shanghai Strain.

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The Cold War between the US and China is heating up as China is getting more vocal and aggressive with its demands. Rex Dalton and his team are sent on a covert mission to recruit one of the People s Liberation Army s most senior generals to spy for the CIA. But then it is discovered that China is facing a famine much worse than the Great Chinese Famine of 1959 to 1961, during which thirty million people starved to death. A hellish abyss of food insecurity and starvationâ ”the breeding ground for war. The world is watching with bated breath as US-China relations are spiraling out of control towards war. Rex s mission has to succeed--the world depends on itâ ”but time is running out. THE ABYSS is a full-length novel, a nail-biting thriller by best-selling author JC Ryan. It is the fourteenth book in the electrifying Rex Dalton series and the sequel to Holes In The Wall.

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Go behind the scenes with the Calgary Flames at the NHL draft A singular, transcendent talent can change the fortunes of a hockey team instantly. Each year, NHL teams approach the draft with this knowledge, hoping that luck will be on their side and that their extensive scouting and analysis will pay off.In On the Clock: Calgary Flames, Ryan Pike explores the fascinating, rollercoaster history of the Flames at the draft, including tales of legends like Al MacInnis and Gary Suter, plus newer faces like Andrew Mangiapane. Readers will go behind the scenes with top decision-makers as they evaluate, deliberate, and ultimately make the picks they hope will tip the fate of their franchise toward success.From seemingly surefire first-rounders to surprising late selections and the ones that got away, this is a must-read for Calgary faithful and hockey fans eager for a glimpse at how teams are built.

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Discover the rip-roaringly funny satirical novel about a stuffed aardvark who threatens to derail a Republican Congressman s political career... It s a long time since I have enjoyed a novel so much. Fresh, witty and smart it also has heart Kate Atkinson An ingenious political satire...deliciously astute, fresh and terminally funny Guardian What begins as a topical takedown of the American political system deepens into a hugely enjoyable romp through history Observer______We all know politics is absurd. But could a scheming politician be brought down by a stuffed aardvark?Republican congressman Alexander Paine Wilson is determined that nothing will stop him in his campaign for re-election.Not the fact that he is a bachelor, not the fact that his main adversary Nancy Beavers - married, with children - is rising in the polls. Nothing.That is, until one hot day in August, he receives a large parcel via FedEx. Inside is a gigantic taxidermy aardvark.This aardvark has a surprising history - from the Victorian naturalist who discovered it to the taxidermist who deemed it his finest creation.But for Wilson, the entrance of the aardvark sets off a chain of events that threaten to ruin his entire career.Constantly surprising, brilliantly comic and piquantly provocative, Enter the Aardvark is a tale for our times, a biting satire with a tender underbelly.____________________________________________ So perfect and funny that you read it over and over, laugh every time...Completely insane but utterly hilarious John Boyne Inventive and darkly funny Time Fresh, astute and mouthwateringly sharp, this is a rare thing; a political satire that tugs on the heartstrings in unconventional ways Irish Times Spry, slim, clever...the inventiveness is impressive and the story has heart The Sunday Times The most fizzing and amusing novel of the year Strong Words magazine Sharp, inventive and very funny, it s an entertainingly bizarre political satire TATLER Weird, wonderful, and very much of the moment, Enter the Aardvark is a landmark political novel of the Trump era...With heart and humor, Anthony expertly skewers our current political climate Esquire

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