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''This is probably the best book ever written on the Habsburgs in any language, certainly the best I have ever read ... Students, scholars and the general reader will never find a better guide to Habsburg history'' Alan Sked, Times Literary SupplementIn The Habsburgs, Martyn Rady tells the epic story of a dynasty and the world it built - and then lost - over nearly a millennium.From modest origins, the Habsburgs grew in power to gain control of the Holy Roman Empire in the fifteenth century. Then, in just a few decades, their possessions rapidly expanded to take in a large part of Europe stretching from Hungary to Spain, and from the Far East to the New World. The family continued to dominate Central Europe until the catastrophe of the First World War.With its seemingly disorganized mass of large and small territories, its tangle of laws and privileges and its medley of languages, the Habsburg Empire has always appeared haphazard and incomplete. But here Martyn Rady shows the reasons for the family''s incredible endurance, driven by the belief that they were destined to rule the world as defenders of the Roman Catholic Church, guarantors of peace and patrons of learning. The Habsburg emperors were themselves absurdly varied in their characters - from warlords to contemplatives, from clever to stupid, from idle to frenzied - but all driven by the same sense of family mission. Scattered around the world, countless buildings, institutions and works of art continue to bear witness to their overwhelming impact.The Habsburgs is the definitive history of a remarkable dynasty that, for better or worse, shaped Europe and the world.

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Life’s Lessons Well Learned covers Martyn Bould’s 60 years in the Cayman Islands as he helped it develop ‘the islands time forgot’ with a population of 10,000 into a thriving financial centre with a population of 80,000 from 130 different countries. He was the youngest developer of town houses as well as developing the Great House luxury condominium on Seven Mile Beach, introduced innovations from squash to cable TV. Life is of course a journey and not a destination, and Martyn Bould’s autobiography includes many lessons from the ups and downs of life’s twists of fate. The author’s journeys include visiting 120 countries with his wife Vivian, meeting fascinating people along the way and climbing many figurative and literal mountains, including Kilimanjaro and Aconcagua in his 70s. He describes in detail his journey through life’s successes and challenges, closely coupled with his cultural development journey of the talented Cayman society.

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The Habsburgs are the most famous dynasty in continental Europe. From the thirteenth to the twentieth centuries, they ruled much of Central Europe, and for two centuries were also rulers of Spain. Through the Spanish connection, they acquired lands around the Mediterranean and a chunk of the New World, spreading eastwards to include the Philippines. Reaching from South-East Asia to what is now Ukraine, the Habsburg Empire was truly global. In this Very Short Introduction Martin Rady looks at the history of the Habsburgs, from their tenth-century origins in Switzerland, to the dissolution of the Habsburg Empire in 1918. He introduces the pantheon of Habsburg rulers, which included adventurers, lunatics, and at least one monarch who was so malformed that his true portrait could never be exhibited. He also discusses the lands and kingdoms that made up the Habsburg Empire, and the decisive moments that shaped their history. Dynasty, Europe, global power, and the idea of the multi-national state all converge on the history of the Habsburg Empire. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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Central Europe is not just a space on a map but also a region of shared experience - of mutual borrowings, impositions and misapprehensions. From the Roman Empire onwards, it has been the target of invasion from the east. In the Middle Ages, Central Europeans cast their eastern foes as 'the dogmen'. They would later become the Turks, Swedes, Russians and Soviets, all of whom pulled the region apart and remade it according to their own vision.Competition among Europe's Middle Kingdoms yielded repeated cultural effervescences. This was the first home of the High Renaissance outside Italy, the cradle of the Reformation, the starting point of the Enlightenment, Romanticism, the symphony and modern nationalism. It was a permanent battleground too for religious and political ideas.Most recent histories of Central Europe confine themselves to the lands in between Germany and Russia, homing in on Poland, Hungary, and what is now the Czech Republic. This new history embraces the whole of Central Europe, including the German lands as well as Ukraine and Switzerland. The story of Europe's Middle Kingdoms is a reminder of Central Europe's precariousness, of its creativity and turbulence, and of the common cultural trends that make these lands so distinctive.

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In this brilliantly timely book, historian Martyn Whittock explains how it was a Viking-Slav dynasty which created the first Russian state, and how a rivalry between Viking leaders set up the states that would later become Russia and Ukraine, with consequences we are still living with today.

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Portrét pozoruhodné dynastie, která, ať se nám to líbí nebo ne, ovlivnila charakter naší vlasti, Evropy i celého světa.Začátky Habsburků v 15. století byly skromné, ale už během pár dekád získali nadvládu nad podstatnou částí Evropy, od dnešního Slovenska až po Španělsko.Jejich říše coby zdánlivě nesourodý spletenec větších a menších území, s různými soustavami výsad a zákonů a množstvím jazyků, vždycky působila jako něco chaotického a provizorního. Martyn Rady ukazuje, v čem spočívala neskutečná odolnost habsburského rodu: v přesvědčení, že jejich osudem je být obránci římskokatolické církve, strážci míru a průkopníky vzdělanosti. Habsburští panovníci byli neuvěřitelně rozmanití: najdeme mezi nimi vojevůdce i intelektuály, vládce chytré i hloupé, lenivé i přehnaně činorodé, spojovala je však představa o poslání jejich rodu. Ve střední Evropě jejich dominanci ukončila až první světová válka.

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDFrom the inimitable Rabih Alameddine - National Book Award finalist and winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award - comes a tragicomic saga set in Lebanon, a modern story of family, memory, and the unbreakable (and insane) attachment of a son and his mother.In a tiny Beirut apartment, sixty-three-year-old Raja and his mother live side by side. A beloved high school philosophy teacher and 'the neighborhood homosexual,' Raja relishes books, meditative walks, order, and solitude. Zalfa, his octogenarian mother, views her son's privacy as a personal affront. She craves nothing more than to know the ins and outs of Raja's work life and love life, boundaries be damned.When Raja receives an invite to an all-expenses-paid writing residency in America, the timing couldn't be better. It arrives on the heels of a series of personal and national disasters that have left Raja itching for peace and quiet away from his mother and the heartache of Lebanon. But what at first seems a stroke of good fortune soon leads Raja to recount and relive the very disasters and past betrayals he wishes to leave behind.Wickedly funny, heartbreaking, and told in Raja's irresistible voice, The True, True Story of Raja the Gullible dances across six decades to tell the unforgettable story of a singular life and its absurdities - a tale of mistakes, self-discovery, trauma, and maybe even forgiveness. Above all, it's a wild and sparkling celebration of love.

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Formula 1 All the Greatest Races celebrates the most famous, and infamous, races in the 75 yearCelebrate Formula 1Â’s 75th anniversary with Formula 1: All The Greatest Races, a definitive guide to the sportÂ’s most unforgettable moments. This expertly curated collection highlights 100 iconic races spanning 75 seasons and 1,125 Grands Prix since the championshipÂ’s inception in 1950.Relive the closest finishes, dramatic last-lap victories, and breathtaking wet-weather masterclasses. Explore legendary comebacks, milestone triumphs, and thrilling duels that showcase the extraordinary talent of Formula 1 drivers and the sportÂ’s enduring allure.Each race is brought to life with unique statistics, captivating photography, and insightful analysis in the celebrated Formula 1 All the Races series style. Selected by a panel of Formula 1 experts, these races represent the pinnacle of drama, excitement, and unpredictability that define the worldÂ’s greatest motorsport.Whether you''re a lifelong fan or new to the grid, Formula 1: All The Greatest Races is the ultimate tribute to racingÂ’s rich history and thrilling legacy.

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THE THRILLING SECOND BOOK IN THE ICELAND-SET HILDUR CRIME SERIES.Detective Hildur Rúnarsdottir and her trainee Jakob are plagued by their own demons while working on the chilly west coast of Iceland: Hildur by the disappearance of her younger sisters twenty-five years ago and Jakob by a custody battle that has left him unable to see his son.When a local politician is found shot dead on a ski trail, the two must put aside their personal problems to investigate the murder. While initially thought to be a crime of passion, there are much darker secrets hiding beneath the surface. Hildur and Jakob soon realise that even the dead can't stay buried forever.Translated by Kristian LondonPraise for Satu Rämö:'Satu Rämö's Hildur series is a wildly successful publishing phenomenon that has put the genre of "Nordic blue" on Europe's literary map' The Guardian'Atmospheric and startlingly original' Sunday Times'Hildur Rúnarsdóttir, a police detective who surfs the icy waters of Iceland, barrels into the genre like a tsunami. This book must be read in one sitting' Max Seeck, NYT and Der Spiegel bestselling author'Rämö plans to continue Hildur's story, and if she does it as well as in this, her debut novel, she may become a significant new name in Nordic crime fiction' Helsingin Sanomat

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Magnum Feel The Style, 1 ks, Doplňky pro ženy, Toužíte po neodolatelném a svůdném pohledu? Kleštičky na řasy Magnum Feel The Style natočí řasy a připraví je na aplikaci řasenky. Oslňte krásnými dlouhými řasami, díky nimž bude váš pohled pronikavější. Vlastnosti: nadzvednou řasy před aplikací řasenky opticky zvětší oko a otevřou pohled bezpečné použití niklová povrchová úprava Jak používat: Kleštičky na řasy Feel The Style používejte vždy na čisté řasy. Rozevřete kleštičky a stiskněte řasy u kořínků po dobu 10–20 sekund. Jemné zahřátí kleštiček fénem před jejich použitím umocní efekt natočení a nadzvednutí řas.

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*SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA CRIME FICTION IN TRANSLATION DAGGER AWARD 2025*'Satu Rämö's Hildur series is a wildly successful publishing phenomenon that has put the genre of "Nordic blue" on Europe's literary map' The Guardian'Atmospheric and startlingly original' Sunday TimesHildur Rúnarsdottir is the only police detective working on the isolated west coast of Iceland. She is desperate to forget her traumatic past by burying herself in her cases alongside her new trainee, Jakob Johanson. But Jakob's life has its own complications, and it soon becomes clear that neither can run from their pasts for long. When a local man is found with his throat slit, underneath an avalanche that has buried much of the evidence, Hildur and Jakob must set their own problems aside and unravel the dark secrets to expose a killer . . .Translated by Kristian LondonPraise for Satu Rämö:'Hildur Rúnarsdóttir, a police detective who surfs the icy waters of Iceland, barrels into the genre like a tsunami. This book must be read in one sitting' Max Seeck, NYT and Der Spiegel bestselling author'Rämö plans to continue Hildur's story, and if she does it as well as in this, her debut novel, she may become a significant new name in Nordic crime fiction' Helsingin Sanomat

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Figurka - soška, postavička, sběratelská, motiv Star Wars, výška 15 cm, materiál plast, s pohyblivými končetinami, vhodná od 4 let, 1 ks v balení Klíčové vlastnosti figurky The Client ze Star Wars The Mandalorian z řady Star Wars The Black Series Figurka Hasbro potěší každého sběratele Je vhodná pro děti od 4 let Figurka ze série Star Wars má velmi kvalitní zpracování Použitým materiálem je plast The Client ze Star Wars The Mandalorian z řady Star Wars The Black Series je dekorativní soška Pohyblivé končetiny V balení obdržíte jednu figurku Figurka Hasbro měří 15 cm

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Catrice The Joker, 2 ks, Umělé řasy pro ženy, Chcete dodat svému líčení nový rozměr a cítit se výjimečně? Dokonale vypadající řasy mohou změnit celý váš výraz. Umělé řasy Catrice The Joker maximálně prohloubí váš pohled tak, že se vaše oči stanou magnetem, který bude přitahovat pohledy všech kolem. Aniž byste museli aplikovat několik vrstev řasenky nebo chodit do specializovaného salonu na prodloužení, dosáhnete díky nim snadno a rychle požadovaného zvýraznění očí a zintenzivnění pohledu. Vlastnosti: vytváří dramatický pohled okamžitě zintenzivní každé líčení velmi snadná aplikace lepidlo na řasy není součástí balení Jak používat: Umělé řasy můžete nejprve zkrátit dle velikosti svých očí do požadované délky. Pinzetou přidržte řasy ve středu vašeho oka co nejblíže přirozené linii řas a konečky prstů jemně přitlačte.

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essence WHAT THE FAKE!, 1 pár, Umělé řasy pro ženy, Drama efekt bez zbytečné námahy Každý pohled může být nezapomenutelný. Umělé řasy essence WHAT THE FAKE! přináší intenzivní objem a výrazné natočení, které podtrhne váš styl od rána do večera. Ultra tenký a flexibilní pásek zajistí pohodlné nošení, zatímco opakované použití potěší každou milovnici výrazného líčení. Vlastnosti: dodává výrazný objem a natočení řas zajišťuje přirozené splynutí s vašimi řasami vydrží opakované použití bez ztráty tvaru Složení: vhodné pro vegany Jak používat: Proužek řas essence WHAT THE FAKE! nejprve přiložte ke svým řasám a zkontrolujte délku. Pokud je potřeba, zkraťte ho nůžkami. Poté naneste tenkou vrstvu lepidla na spoj umělých řas a nechte ho přibližně 30 vteřin zavadnout. Umělé řasy opatrně přiložte k linii vlastních řas a jemně přitiskněte. Po použití řasy opatrně sloupněte, očistěte odličovačem očního make-upu a uložte zpět do obalu pro další použití.

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essence WHAT THE FAKE!, 1 pár, Umělé řasy pro ženy, Drama efekt bez zbytečné námahy Každý pohled může být nezapomenutelný. Umělé řasy essence WHAT THE FAKE! přináší intenzivní objem a výrazné natočení, které podtrhne váš styl od rána do večera. Ultra tenký a flexibilní pásek zajistí pohodlné nošení, zatímco opakované použití potěší každou milovnici výrazného líčení. Vlastnosti: dodává výrazný objem a natočení řas zajišťuje přirozené splynutí s vašimi řasami vydrží opakované použití bez ztráty tvaru Složení: vhodné pro vegany Jak používat: Proužek řas essence WHAT THE FAKE! nejprve přiložte ke svým řasám a zkontrolujte délku. Pokud je potřeba, zkraťte ho nůžkami. Poté naneste tenkou vrstvu lepidla na spoj umělých řas a nechte ho přibližně 30 vteřin zavadnout. Umělé řasy opatrně přiložte k linii vlastních řas a jemně přitiskněte. Po použití řasy opatrně sloupněte, očistěte odličovačem očního make-upu a uložte zpět do obalu pro další použití.

Objev podobné jako essence WHAT THE FAKE! umělé řasy Dramatic Curl 1 pár

essence WHAT THE FAKE!, 1 pár, Umělé řasy pro ženy, Drama efekt bez zbytečné námahy Každý pohled může být nezapomenutelný. Umělé řasy essence WHAT THE FAKE! přináší intenzivní objem a výrazné natočení, které podtrhne váš styl od rána do večera. Ultra tenký a flexibilní pásek zajistí pohodlné nošení, zatímco opakované použití potěší každou milovnici výrazného líčení. Vlastnosti: dodává výrazný objem a natočení řas zajišťuje přirozené splynutí s vašimi řasami vydrží opakované použití bez ztráty tvaru Složení: vhodné pro vegany Jak používat: Proužek řas essence WHAT THE FAKE! nejprve přiložte ke svým řasám a zkontrolujte délku. Pokud je potřeba, zkraťte ho nůžkami. Poté naneste tenkou vrstvu lepidla na spoj umělých řas a nechte ho přibližně 30 vteřin zavadnout. Umělé řasy opatrně přiložte k linii vlastních řas a jemně přitiskněte. Po použití řasy opatrně sloupněte, očistěte odličovačem očního make-upu a uložte zpět do obalu pro další použití.

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essence WHAT THE FAKE!, 1 pár, Umělé řasy pro ženy, Drama efekt bez zbytečné námahy Každý pohled může být nezapomenutelný. Umělé řasy essence WHAT THE FAKE! přináší intenzivní objem a výrazné natočení, které podtrhne váš styl od rána do večera. Ultra tenký a flexibilní pásek zajistí pohodlné nošení, zatímco opakované použití potěší každou milovnici výrazného líčení. Vlastnosti: dodává výrazný objem a natočení řas zajišťuje přirozené splynutí s vašimi řasami vydrží opakované použití bez ztráty tvaru Složení: vhodné pro vegany Jak používat: Proužek řas essence WHAT THE FAKE! nejprve přiložte ke svým řasám a zkontrolujte délku. Pokud je potřeba, zkraťte ho nůžkami. Poté naneste tenkou vrstvu lepidla na spoj umělých řas a nechte ho přibližně 30 vteřin zavadnout. Umělé řasy opatrně přiložte k linii vlastních řas a jemně přitiskněte. Po použití řasy opatrně sloupněte, očistěte odličovačem očního make-upu a uložte zpět do obalu pro další použití.

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Catrice The Joker, 2 ks, Umělé řasy pro ženy, Chcete dodat svému líčení nový rozměr a cítit se výjimečně? Dokonale vypadající řasy mohou změnit celý váš výraz. Umělé řasy Catrice The Joker maximálně prohloubí váš pohled tak, že se vaše oči stanou magnetem, který bude přitahovat pohledy všech kolem. Aniž byste museli aplikovat několik vrstev řasenky nebo chodit do specializovaného salonu na prodloužení, dosáhnete díky nim snadno a rychle požadovaného zvýraznění očí a zintenzivnění pohledu. Vlastnosti: vytváří dramatický pohled okamžitě zintenzivní každé líčení velmi snadná aplikace lepidlo na řasy není součástí balení Jak používat: Umělé řasy můžete nejprve zkrátit dle velikosti svých očí do požadované délky. Pinzetou přidržte řasy ve středu vašeho oka co nejblíže přirozené linii řas a konečky prstů jemně přitlačte.

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''Palestine''s greatest prose writer'' Observer''Shehadeh is a great inquiring spirit with a tone that is vivid, ironic, melancholy and wise'' Colm TóibínBattered by repeated suicide bombs, the Israeli army invaded Palestine in April 2002 and held many of the principal towns, including Ramallah, under siege. A tank stood at the end of Raja Shehadeh''s road; there were Israeli soldiers on the rooftops; his mother was sick, and he couldn''t cross town to help her.Shehadeh - winner of the 2008 Orwell Prize and a finalist for the 2023 National Book Awards - kept a diary. This is an account of what it is like to be under siege: the terror, the frustrations, as well as the moments of poignant relief and reflection on the profound crisis gripping both Palestine and Israel.

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Rabbit on the Run is based on Aesop''s fable The Tortoise and the Hare, about the rabbit whose complacency leads him to underestimate the tortoise, who shows that slow and steady can win the race ... This popular story written by Alex Lane and beautifully illustrated by Laura Hughes will capture your child''s imagination! It has been sensitively rewritten based on phonics to enable your child to read it with confidence whilst capturing the magic of the original tale. There are useful tips for parents and an engaging story map inside the book to help you and your child retell the story together.The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 40 of the best known stories from all over the world, which have been passed down for generations. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and morals. All the stories are carefully levelled to Oxford Reading Tree levels and matched to the phonic progression in Letters and Sounds enabling your children to read the stories independently.Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with childrens reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.

Objev podobné jako Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 2: Rabbit On the Run - Charlotte Raby, Nikki Gamble, Teresa Heapy, Alex Lane

The Adriatic is ‘the small Mediterranean’ – a sea within a sea, part of the Mediterranean and at the same time detached from it, a largely enclosed sea with stunning coastlines and a long history of commercial, political and cultural exchange. Silent witness to the flow of civilizations, the Adriatic is the meeting point of East and West where many empires had their frontiers and some overlapped. With Italy on one side and the Balkans on the other, the Adriatic is the area where the Latin West became intertwined with the Greek and Ottoman East. This book tells the history of the Adriatic from the first cultures of the Neolithic Age through to the present day. All of the great civilizations and cultures that bordered and crossed the Adriatic are discussed: Ancient Greece and Rome, Byzantium and the Holy Roman Empire, Venice and the Ottomans, Catholicism, Orthodox Christianity and Islam. Byzantium was replaced by Venice, queen of the Adriatic, which reached its zenith at the beginning of the sixteenth century and maintained commercial and military hegemony in its Gulf, sharing the sea with the Turks, the Habsburgs, the Pope and the Spanish vice-kingdom of Naples. It was Napoleon who ended Venice’s reign in 1797. In the nineteenth century, the Austrian Empire prevailed, and Central Europe reached the Mediterranean through the Adriatic. United Italy placed its most symbolic frontier in the eastern Adriatic, clashing with Austria-Hungary in the First World War. The twentieth century was marked by the prolonged conflicts and eventually peace between Yugoslavia, Albania and Italy. Today the Adriatic is a region increasingly integrated into the European Union, experiencing a new era of cooperation following the dramatic collapse of Yugoslavia. Across centuries, this book illustrates the rich cultural and artistic heritage of diverse civilizations as they left their mark on the cities, shores and states of the Adriatic.

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The Throne of Fire: the second book in Rick Riordan's The Kane Chronicles.EVER since the gods of Ancient Egypt were unleashed on the modern world, Carter Kane and his sister, Sadie, have been in big trouble.As descendants of the magical House of Life, they command certain powers. But now a terrifying enemy - Apophis, the giant snake of chaos - is rising.If Carter and Sadie don't destroy him, the world will end in five days' time. And in order to battle the forces of chaos, they must revive the sun god Ra - a feat no magician has ever achieved. Because first they must search the world for the three sections of the Book of Ra, then they have to learn how to chant its spells . . .Can the Kanes destroy Apophis before he swallows the sun and plunges the earth into darkness . . . forever?

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The war is over.The war has just begun.Three times throughout its history, Nikan has fought for its survival in the bloody Poppy Wars.Though the third battle has ended, the war still rages for Rin. Haunted by the atrocity she committed to save her people, the shaman and warrior is on the run from her guilt, the opium addiction that holds her like a vise, and the murderous commands of the fiery Phoenixthe vengeful god who has blessed Rin with fearsome power.While the young warrior welcomes death, she must remain alive until she avenges the traitorous Empress who betrayed her homeland. Rins only hope is to join forces with the enemy of her enemythe powerful Dragon Warlord, who plots to destroy the Empress.But Rin soon learns that the Empress and the Dragon Warlord are not what they seem, leading her to contemplate the unthinkable: using the Phoenixs deadly power once more.Because there is nothing Rin wont sacrifice to save her country . . .and exact her vengeance.

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A deluxe bind-up edition of Naoki Urasawa's award-winning epic of doomsday cults, giant robots and a group of friends trying to save the world from destruction!Humanity, having faced extinction at the end of the 20th century, would not have entered the new millennium if it weren't for them. In 1969, during their youth, they created a symbol. In 1997, as the coming disaster slowly starts to unfold, that symbol returns. This is the story of a group of boys who try to save the world.Kenji races home and picks up the newspaper: sure enough, the mystery microbe has hit London. He thinks back over everything that has happened and what he and his childhood friends dug up, and is forced to face the unbelievable truth-someone really is putting into motion the story Kenji made up as a child, and people are dying because of it!It turns out that the Friend's plan to destroy the world was dreamed up long ago by a group of boys playing "good guys against bad guys." And now, the only one who can stop this diabolical plot from succeeding is the one who came up with it-Kenji!

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The brand-new historical novel based on a true story from the bestselling author of The Rose Code and The Alice Network*Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee: Best Historical Fiction 2022*In the snowbound city of Kiev, aspiring historian Mila Pavlichenko’s life revolves around her young son – until Hitler’s invasion of Russia changes everything. Suddenly, she and her friends must take up arms to save their country from the Fuhrer’s destruction.Handed a rifle, Mila discovers a gift – and months of blood, sweat and tears turn the young woman into a deadly sniper: the most lethal hunter of Nazis.Yet success is bittersweet. Mila is torn from the battlefields of the eastern front and sent to America while the war still rages. There, she finds an unexpected ally in First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, and an unexpected promise of a different future.But when an old enemy from Mila’s past joins forces with a terrifying new foe, she finds herself in the deadliest duel of her life.The Diamond Eye is a haunting novel of heroism born of desperation, of a mother who became a soldier, of a woman who found her place in the world and changed the course of history forever.Praise for The Diamond Eye‘The Diamond Eye – combat novel, wartime love story, assassination thriller – sets up and pulls off a double-barrelled surprise-ending worthy of its larger-than-life inspiration’ The Wall Street Journal‘Mila’s was an incredible life and Quinn does it justice in this fast-paced novel’ The Times‘This timely and earth-shattering tale of heroism will leave you breathless’ Woman’s Own‘Kate Quinn’s skill is in developing characters and relationships, adding tension, suspense and smart plotting’ Choice‘Equal parts historical fiction and riveting thriller, Quinn’s latest novel celebrating heroic women is a highly cinematic action novel’ The Washington Post

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Continuing the saga begun in I, Claudius, Robert Graves's Claudius the God is a compelling fictional autobiography of the Roman emperor, published with an introduction by Barry Unsworth in Penguin Modern Classics. Claudius has survived the murderous intrigues of his predecessors to become, reluctantly, Emperor of Rome. Here he recounts his surprisingly successful reign: how he cultivates the loyalty of the army and the common people to repair the damage caused by Caligula; his relations with the Jewish King Herod Agrippa; and his invasion of Britain.But the growing paranoia of absolute power and the infidelity of his promiscuous young wife Messalina mean that his good fortune will not last forever. In this second part of Robert Graves's fictionalized autobiography, Claudius - wry, rueful, always inquisitive - brings to life some of the most scandalous and violent times in history. If you enjoyed Claudius the God, you might like Marguerite Yourcenar's Memoirs of Hadrian, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.'I, Claudius and Claudius the God are an imaginative and hugely readable account of the early decades of the Roman Empire ... racy, inventive, often comic'Daily Telegraph'One of the really remarkable books of our day, a novel of learning and imagination, fortunately conceived and brilliantly executed' The New York Times'Graves made Roman history funny and familiar'Guardian

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''Real sagas with female characters right at the heart'' Woman''s Hour''Glenda Young brings a new freshness to the genre'' My Weekly magazine''Saga fiction at its best . . . I enjoyed it immensely'' VICKI BEEBY''A lovely read, full of highs, lows, friendship and foes'' JOHANNA BELLDiscover the second novel in Glenda Young''s engaging Toffee Factory Girls trilogy, from the author of The Sixpenny Orphan, about three young women working together and sharing secrets in a WWI toffee factory in the North-East!As the Great War rages, Jack''s toffee factory in the market town of Chester-le-Street, Durham, is threatened with closure when sugar rations begin.Anne, who works for the owner Mr Jack, must choose between her heart and her head when Mr Jack declares his love for her. Not only might he have to sell the toffee factory if he breaks off his previous engagement, but he can never know the secret that Anne carries.Elsie is forced to keep a secret when she risks her safety as well as her reputation in order to make ends meet.And, for Hetty, a long-hidden family secret surfaces, threatening to tear Hetty''s family apart. Her future with Dirk feels more fragile than ever.Together the three toffee factory girls share laughter, sorrow and secrets, and support one another through the challenges ahead.Secrets of The Toffee Factory Girls is the second mesmerising novel in a trilogy that began with The Toffee Factory Girls from hugely popular author Glenda Young - ''such a good writer, she''s fantastic!'' Woman''s Hour...................Praise for Glenda Young:''A gripping saga'' People''s Friend''Using her local knowledge and her eye for human frailty, Young creates a believable and richly detailed world in this emotive story full of hardship, kinship and resilience, and with a memorable cast of beautifully drawn characters'' Lancashire Evening Post''Will resonate with saga readers everywhere . . . a wonderful, uplifting story'' Nancy Revell''I really enjoyed . . . It''s well researched and well written and I found myself caring about her characters'' Rosie Goodwin''All the ingredients for a perfect saga'' Emma Hornby''Glenda has an exceptionally keen eye for domestic detail which brings this local community to vivid, colourful life'' Jenny Holmes''The feel of the story is totally authentic . . . Her heroine in the grand Cookson tradition . . . Inspirationally delightful'' Peterborough Evening TelegraphWhat readers are saying about Glenda''s heartwrenching sagas:''Definitely an author not to be missed when it comes to family sagas'' The Book Magnet''Writes superb historical fiction that bring the era alive. Her books are unbeatable and unputdownable'' Ginger Book Geek''The perfectly imperfect, human nature of Glenda Young''s characters are what keeps her readership hooked'' Clyde''s Corner''Gritty, compelling and full of heart . . an exceptional saga'' Bookish Jottings''Better than a Catherine Cookson'' 5* reader review''Wonderful read, full of rich characters, evocative description and a touch of romance'' 5* reader review''Just wanted it to go on forever and read more about the characters and their lives'' 5* reader reviewLove Glenda''s sagas? Don''t miss her cosy crime mystery series starring Helen Dexter and her trusty greyhound, Suki, starting with Murder at the Seaview Hotel, Curtain Call at the Seaview Hotel and Foul Play at the Seaview Hotel, out now!

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With war on the horizon in medieval Ireland, everything is at stake for mortal and magical folk alike. The third volume in the critically acclaimed GAEL SONG historical fantasy series. A LoveReading Book of the Year!THE OLD WORLD WILL DIE IN FLAMES.Ireland, 1011 AD. The mortal kingdoms rise up against High King Brian Boru as they seek to wrest his crown from him. Yet the real struggle is between the two magical races of Ireland, the Fomorians and the Descendants, eternal enemies who both seek dominion over the mortal world.Gormflaith, King Brian''s queen, remains unmasked as the powerful Fomorian she is. Gormflaith plans to gain mastery over Ireland and destroy the Descendants in one fell swoop... but she cannot do it alone.The Descendants are bitterly divided. Fódla, a Descendant who was once part of King Brian’s inner circle, must use this division to thwart a treacherous plot long in the making – even if it means sacrificing herself. But with other lives on the line, can Fódla reveal the evil in time?As secret schemes come to deadly fruition, the only possible outcome is war. Ireland has bled red and often, but the coming clash will change the course of history for ever.Reviews for the Gael Song series‘Blends fantasy with historical fiction to great effect’ SFX‘Lawless’s writing is absolutely luminous’ Irish Independent''Utterly magical and completely captivating'' Sarah Underwood ''A fine piece of storytelling'' Mark Lawrence

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New from Bradt is the thoroughly updated second edition of The Vendée, the only English-language guidebook to focus on this part of Pays de la Loire. Also covered in this guide to an increasingly popular French region are Nantes, Pornic, La Rochelle and the Île de Ré. Written by Angela Bird, who for almost 50 years has owned a home in the region, and award-winning travel writer Murray Stewart, and updated by adventurer Ed Cooper, Bradt''s guidebook offers comprehensive coverage of a beguiling area, detailing everything from family holidays to walks, cycling, local cuisine and history. The Vendée offers all the benefits of a destination that is well established with both French and British visitors, with easy access and short drive times via UK ferries adding to its appeal. Popular with campers and self-caterers, the Vendée''s sunny climate and 140 km of sandy beaches, plus its tree-lined canals and open marshland, make for a diverse outdoor playground. Bradt''s The Vendée includes suggestions for walks and the best places for birdwatching. This goes hand in hand with a new regional policy of promoting recreation premised on nature and wellbeing. Thanks to the authors'' rich personal history with the area, the guide also reveals the quirks and themes which give the Vendée its own distinct character, as well as straying just beyond the area''s boundaries to incorporate La Rochelle and Nantes, both entry points for those arriving by air and both offering urban distractions for the occasional rainy day. Although the region has no true cities, or even large towns, the guide includes details of the many local museums which provide easily accessible insights into the bloody history of an area which has, at times, been central to the evolution of modern-day France.New elements in this edition of Bradt''s The Vendée include expanded coverage of France''s most dazzling son-et-lumière show and new restaurant listings that reflect the region''s growing reputation for wine and Michelin-starred eateries, as well as its long history as a paradise for seafood-lovers.

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NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE • A “mesmerizing” (The New York Times Book Review) true story about a shocking crime and a mysterious illness that will forever change your notions of how we punish and how we heal—an expansion on one of the most popular This American Life episodes of all time“A remarkable medical detective story–cum–memoir, grippingly told . . . I was drawn in by every part of it.”—Atul Gawande, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Being MortalONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Public LibraryFresh out of medical residency, Dr. Benjamin Gilmer joined a rural North Carolina clinic only to find that its previous doctor shared his last name. Dr. Vince Gilmer was loved and respected by the community—right up until he strangled his ailing father and then returned to the clinic for a regular week of work. Vince’s eventual arrest for murder shocked his patients. How could their beloved doctor be capable of such violence? The deeper Benjamin looked into Vince’s case, the more he became obsessed with discovering what pushed a good man toward darkness. When Benjamin visited Vince in prison, he met a man who appeared to be fighting his own mind, constantly twitching and veering into nonsensical tangents. Sentenced to life in prison, Vince had been branded a cold-blooded killer and a “malingerer”—a person who fakes an illness. But it was obvious to Benjamin that Vince needed help. Alongside This American Life journalist Sarah Koenig, Benjamin resolved to understand what had happened to his predecessor. Time and again, the pair came up against a prison system that cared little about the mental health of its inmates—despite more than a third of them suffering from mental illness. The Other Dr. Gilmer takes readers on a riveting and heart-wrenching journey through our shared human fallibility, made worse by a prison system that is failing our most vulnerable citizens. With deep compassion and an even deeper sense of justice, Dr. Benjamin Gilmer delves into the mystery of what could make a caring doctor commit a brutal murder. And in the process, his powerful story asks us to answer a profound question: In a country with the highest incarceration rates in the world, what would it look like if we prioritized healing rather than punishment?

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''THE ONLY PERSON WHO CAN BE BLAMED FOR ALL THIS,IS YOUR SO-CALLED QUEEN OF CASTELLA.IT IS HER FAULT THE VEIL COLLAPSED''__________________________Betrayed and tormented, Princess Valeria is determined to keep the Eldrystone from Rífíor, her fae kidnapper. But when her sister, Queen Amira, plans a terrible strike against all the fae stranded in Castella, Valeria knows that using the stone to re-open the veil is the only way to stop her.Forced into an uneasy alliance, and struggling to ignore the passionate connection between them, Valeria and Rífíor must become partners on a perilous journey to the gateway to the fae realm.And with the queen''s guards in pursuit, Valeria and Rífíor are soon locked in a race against time, with the fate of the fae hanging in the balance. Can they overcome their hostility and save the fae from Amira''s misguided anger? Or will their overwhelming connection lead to everyone''s doom?__________________________READERS LOVE THE ELDRYSTONE TRILOGY! ''Seymour weaves a tale that captivates the imagination . . . prepare to be enchanted!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''If you like adventure, twists, romance, fantasy, and more you are sure to fall in love with this romantasy'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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The New York Times bestselling author of the The Paris Library returns with a powerful, moving new novel based on the extraordinary true story of Jessie Carson, the American librarian determined to bring books to the children of war-torn France.''This is hands down my book of 2024. A rich, glorious life-affirming ode to the power of books and female solidarity. Simply unforgettable!'' Kate Thompson''A wonderful story about the power books have not only to inspire, but also to rescue and restore. The characters are so richly drawn... I absolutely loved it'' Ruth Hogan''If you''re a fan of historical fiction with strong, inspirational women at its core, do yourself a favor and pick up this book.'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Real Reader------------------------Under what was left of the roof of the ruined cottage, a girl with pigtails perched on a pile of rubble, hunched over a book...1918: As the Great War rages, Jessie Carson takes a leave of absence from the New York Public Library to work for the American Committee for Devastated France, a group of women determined to rebuild devastated French communities just miles from the front. Upon arrival, Jessie strives to establish something that the French have never seen - children''s libraries. She turns ambulances into bookmobiles and trains the first French female librarians. Then she disappears.1987: When NYPL librarian and aspiring writer Wendy Peterson stumbles across a passing reference to Jessie Carson in the archives, she becomes consumed with learning her fate. In her obsession, she discovers that she and the elusive librarian have more in common than their work at New York''s famed library, but she has no idea their paths will converge in surprising ways across time.*Published under the title Miss Morgan''s Book Brigade in the US*Readers adore THE LIBRARIANS OF RUE DE PICARDIE:''Beautifully written... unforgettable!'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Inspiring'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''A great book for book-club discussions'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐I will be thinking of these brave women for a long time to come'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''A beautiful story of female courage, friendship and the power of books'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''An enthralling, emotional story rich in historical detail... Charles has done real justice to the legacy of these courageous women; this wonderful book is a gift to the reader'' Liese O''Halloran Schwarz''A moving novel of sacrifice, heroism, and inspired storytelling immersed in the power of books to change our lives'' Patti Callahan Henry''Bibliophiles are in for a treat'' Publishers Weekly

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According to VālmÄ«ki’s Sanskrit Rāmāyaṇa (early centuries CE), ÅšambÅ«ka was practicing severe acts of austerity to enter heaven. In engaging in these acts as a Śūdra, ÅšambÅ«ka was in violation of class- and caste-based societal norms prescribed exclusively by the ruling and religious elite. Rāma, the hero of the Rāmāyaṇa epic, is dispatched to kill ÅšambÅ«ka, whose transgression is said to be the cause of a young Brahmin’s death. The gods rejoice upon the Śūdra’s death and restore the life of the Brahmin. Subsequent Rāmāyaṇa poets almost instantly recognized this incident as a blemish on Rāma’s character and they began problematizing this earliest version of the story. They adjusted and updated the story to suit the expectations of their audiences. The works surveyed in this study include numerous works originating in Hindu, Jain, Dalit and non-Brahmin communities while spanning the period from ÅšambÅ«ka’s first appearance in the VālmÄ«ki Rāmāyaṇa through to the present day. The book follows the ÅšambÅ«ka episode chronologically across its entire history—approximately two millennia—to illuminate the social, religious, legal, and artistic connections that span the entire range of the Rāmāyaṇa’s influence and its place throughout various phases of Indian history and social revolution.Â

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A feminist classic of Partition literature translated by Booker Prize-winning translator Daisy RockwellSet in the turbulent decade of the 1940s, The Women's Courtyard provides an inverted perspective on the Partition. Mastur’s novel gives expression to the preoccupations of the women in the courtyard, fighting different battles with loud voices. The novel follows a Muslim girl, Aliya, and her family, about and around the climax of the Independence struggle. While the national struggle rages on the street, Aliya, Aunty and the residents of the courtyard are tethered hopelessly to their own problems of life and death. The Women’s Courtyard is an experience in suffocation. Within the strict religious and social framework of a rigid Muslim family, there is a purdah between Aliya and the rest of the world.

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‘A mesmerising story of love and hope…the best book that I have read this year’ Penny, Reader ReviewThe most heartbreaking historical fiction novel you will read this year from the USA Today bestseller!A train journey into the pastA love that echoes through timePaddington Station, present day A young woman boards the sleeper train to Cornwall with only a beautiful emerald silk evening dress and an old, well-read diary full of sketches. Ellie Nightingale is a shy violinist who plays like her heart is broken. But when she meets fellow passenger Joe she feels like she has been given that rarest of gifts…a second chance.Paddington Station, 1944Beneath the shadow of the war which rages across Europe, Alex and Eliza meet by chance. She is a gutsy painter desperate to get to the frontline as a war artist and he is a wounded RAF pilot now commissioned as a war correspondent. With time slipping away they make only one promise: to meet in Berlin when this is all over. But this is a time when promises are hard to keep, and hope is all you can hold in your heart.From a hidden Cornish cove to the blood-soaked beaches of Normandy in June 1944, this is an epic love story like no other. Perfect for fans of Pam Jenoff, Kate Quinn, Rachel Hore and Kate Furnivall.Readers are absolutely loving this book:‘Everyone needs to get aboard, The Night Train to Berlin! It is a fascinating tale that keeps you riveted to the very last page’ Jenny‘This book just caught me by the heart…I felt so caught up in the lives of these wonderful women that I was gutted when it came to the end. I wanted more!’ Jenn‘I made it five sentences into this story, and I knew I would be hooked…exceptional’ Mikkayla‘Toot! Toot! All aboard! In every chapter there’s a giant hug reaching out from the pages…You MUST read this book – it’s historical fiction at its finest!’ Norma‘Paints a vivid picture not only of beautiful Cornwall but of the horrors of WWII …The danger and uncertainty, the fatigue, the pain, the love, the loss – all seem real’ Sally

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The Netherlands is known among foreigners today for its cheese and its windmills, its Golden Age paintings and its experimentation in social policies such as cannabis and euthanasia. Yet the historical background for any of these quintessentially Dutch achievements is often unfamiliar to outsiders. This Concise History offers an overview of this surprisingly little-known but fascinating country. Beginning with the first humanoid settlers, the book follows the most important contours of Dutch history, from Roman times through to the Habsburgs, the Dutch Republic and the Golden Age. The author, a modernist, pays particularly close attention to recent developments, including the signature features of contemporary Dutch society. In addition to being a political history, this overview also gives systematic attention to social and economic developments, as well as in religion, the arts and the Dutch struggle against the water. The Dutch Caribbean is also included in the narrative.

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An epic fantasy tale written and illustrated by the legendary director Hayao Miyazaki!In a long-ago war, humankind set off a devastating ecological disaster. Thriving indistrial societies disappeared. The earth is slowly submerging beneath the expanding Sea of Corruption, an enormous toxic forest that creates mutant insects and releases a miasma of poisonous spores into the air.At the periphery of the sea, tiny kingdoms are scattered on tiny parcels of land. Here lies the Valley of the Wind, a kingdom of barely 500 citizens; a nation given fragile protection from the decaying sea''s poisons by the ocean breezes; and home to Nausicaä.Nausicaä, a gentle but strong-willed young princess, has an empathic bond with the giant Ohmu insects, who open their hearts to her. In her quest to create peace among empires fighting over the world''s remaining precious natural resources, will Nausicaä be able to interpret the Ohmus'' urgent warning about the southern forest? And what of the war which rages all around her?

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A stunning showcase of the art behind Walt Disney Animation Studio''s magical film, Encanto!With never-before-seen production art, character designs, storyboards, and colorscripts, The Art of Encanto celebrates the art of this stunning animated film, alongside exclusive interviews with the filmmakers and behind-the-scenes details into the creative development process.Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift from super strength to the power to heal—every child except one, Mirabel. But when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is in danger, Mirabel decides that she, the only ordinary Madrigal, might just be her exceptional family''s last hope.• EXCLUSIVE BEHIND-THE-SCENES: Fans will want to delve into and explore this new Walt Disney Animation film through character designs, filmmaker stories, and making-of details exclusive to this book.• PART OF THE FAN-FAVORITE SERIES: The collectible Art of series from Disney and Pixar is perfect for animation enthusiasts, filmmakers, students, art buffs, and fans of Disney alike. Add this to the shelf alongside The Art of Raya and the Last Dragon, The Art of Frozen 2, and The Art of Soul.©2021 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Under what was left of the roof of the ruined cottage, a girl with pigtails perched on a pile of rubble, hunched over a book...1918: As the Great War rages, Jessie Carson takes a leave of absence from the New York Public Library to work for the American Committee for Devastated France, a group of women determined to rebuild devastated French communities just miles from the front. Upon arrival, Jessie strives to establish something that the French have never seen - children's libraries.She turns ambulances into bookmobiles and trains the first French female librarians. Then she disappears.1987: When NYPL librarian and aspiring writer Wendy Peterson stumbles across a passing reference to Jessie Carson in the archives, she becomes consumed with learning her fate. In her obsession, she discovers that she and the elusive librarian have more in common than their work at New York's famed library, but she has no idea their paths will converge in surprising ways across time.

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Under what was left of the roof of the ruined cottage, a girl with pigtails perched on a pile of rubble, hunched over a book...1918: As the Great War rages, Jessie Carson takes a leave of absence from the New York Public Library to work for the American Committee for Devastated France, a group of women determined to rebuild devastated French communities just miles from the front. Upon arrival, Jessie strives to establish something that the French have never seen - children's libraries. She turns ambulances into bookmobiles and trains the first French female librarians. Then she disappears.1987: When NYPL librarian and aspiring writer Wendy Peterson stumbles across a passing reference to Jessie Carson in the archives, she becomes consumed with learning her fate. In her obsession, she discovers that she and the elusive librarian have more in common than their work at New York's famed library, but she has no idea their paths will converge in surprising ways across time.

Objev podobné jako The Librarians of Rue de Picardie - Janet Skeslien Charles

Informed by traditional African storytelling, discover Ngugi wa Thiong''o''s masterpiece. To honour the Ruler''s birthday, the Free Republic of Aburiria set out to build a tower; a modern wonder of the world that will reach the gates of Heaven. But behind this pillar of unity a battle for control of the Aburirian people rages. Among the contenders: the eponymous Wizard, an avatar of folklore and wisdom; the corrupt Christian Ministry; and the nefarious Global Bank.''Mythological but also cheerfully disenchanted; political and playful; cartoonish but also epical... the African novel may well have delivered its greatest masterpiece'' Sunday Herald

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An Abridged EditionThe Ramayana tells the story of Rama, hero, prince and incarnation of the god Vishnu. ItÂ’s an epic work whose influence and popularity spreads across cultures and continents. Originally written in Sanskrit by the poet Valmiki, this is an abridged version translated into English by Romesh C Dutt with a new introduction by translator and writer, Arshia Sattar.Part of the Macmillan CollectorÂ’s Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics bound in real cloth with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.Rama, cast into exile, sets out on a quest to rescue his beloved wife Sita from the clutches of the demon king Ravana. Alongside his brother Lakshmana, loyal friends and an army of monkeys led by the devoted Hanuman, RamaÂ’s incredible journey is a tale of courage, loyalty, and the triumph of good over evil.Set in a world where the divine and the earthly intertwine, The Ramayana is a rich and thrilling tapestry of myth, morality, and devotion.

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Marty Frye, Private Eye: The Case of the Busted Video Games & Other Mysteries is the third in the young chapter book mystery series by bestselling author-illustrator team Janet Tashjian and Laurie Keller!In this new collection of mysteries, everyone’s favorite poet detective is back in action. When a prankster tangles all the school jump ropes into knots and gym is canceled, Marty pins down the culprit. When five machines are mysteriously found broken at the arcade, Marty jumps on the case. And when Mom’s phone goes missing after a trip to the mall, Marty races against the clock to track it down before dinner. But can he still manage to make up rhymes while he solves new crimes?Broken into three short stories, this is an ideal stepping stone to longer chapter books. Young readers will be off in search of a rhyme in no time.Christy Ottaviano Books

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VICTORY HANGS IN THE BALANCE1944.In the weeks leading up to D-Day, the Allies are disguising their invasion plans with elaborate decoy ships and planes. If they can land a force on mainland Europe, they will gain the upper hand in a war that has ravaged the world for years, and can then take the fight to the Nazi menace.A COLD-BLOODED KILLERHis weapon is the stiletto; his code name: The Needle.He is Hitler’s prize undercover agent – a ruthless, professional murderer. In England, he uncovers the Allies’ D-Day plans, but his cover is blown in the process.A DEADLY CHASELeaving a trail of bodies in his wake and with MI5 on his tail, The Needle ruthlessly races to a U-boat that is waiting to convey him and his critical message to Germany.But he hasn’t planned for a storm-battered island and the remarkable young woman who lives there . . .

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From the author of the Gael Song trilogy, an epic new historical fantasy set in the tumultuous, magical world of medieval Ireland during the time of the Norman invasion.Over a hundred years after she went missing, Isolde, born to the family of a famous Irish king and a powerful immortal, inexplicably reappears. Her mother''s kin, the Descendants, are one of the two magical races of Ireland. But no Descendant can understand the reasons for Isolde''s disappearance, and worse yet, she is giftless – born with no magical ability, a dangerous thing when the magic-rich Fomorians, ancient enemies of the Descendants, are growing in strength.The Fomorians no longer control any Irish kingdoms, but they still desire control over the mortal world. They seek to spread their dangerous webs wider by manipulating England’s Norman lords to invade Ireland.Not yet eighteen, Isolde''s world is about to change for ever. But when death and destruction seem inevitable, her true worth will show itself, for Isolde is far more than she seems.Reviews for Shauna Lawless''Highly recommended'' Lucy Holland''Highlander meets The Last Kingdom'' Anthony Ryan''Gripping and beautiful'' Anna Smith Spark''An excellent read'' Mark Lawrence

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From the author of the Gael Song trilogy, an epic new historical fantasy set in the tumultuous, magical world of medieval Ireland during the time of the Norman invasion.Over a hundred years after she went missing, Isolde, born to the family of a famous Irish king and a powerful immortal, inexplicably reappears. Her mother''s kin, the Descendants, are one of the two magical races of Ireland. But no Descendant can understand the reasons for Isolde''s disappearance, and worse yet, she is giftless – born with no magical ability, a dangerous thing when the magic-rich Fomorians, ancient enemies of the Descendants, are growing in strength.The Fomorians no longer control any Irish kingdoms, but they still desire control over the mortal world. They seek to spread their dangerous webs wider by manipulating England’s Norman lords to invade Ireland.Not yet eighteen, Isolde''s world is about to change for ever. But when death and destruction seem inevitable, her true worth will show itself, for Isolde is far more than she seems.Reviews for Shauna Lawless''Highly recommended'' Lucy Holland''Highlander meets The Last Kingdom'' Anthony Ryan''Gripping and beautiful'' Anna Smith Spark''An excellent read'' Mark Lawrence

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During a terrifying trip into Caelid, Aseo the Tarnished runs into Ranni the Witch—the idol of the Ranni Fan Club! He follows her advice and heads to Liurnia of the Lakes in search of the Great Rune at the Academy of Raya Lucaria. Encountering new people with various lessons to impart, Aseo also reunites with an old friend (?) who has a tip on how to get into the academy! Unfortunately for him, this means facing off against a formidable foe that’s as shiny as it is scaly. Will the life-and-death struggle finally stir Aseo’s hidden potential? And what’s waiting for him inside Raya Lucaria if he gets there?!

Objev podobné jako Elden Ring: The Road to the Erdtree, Vol. 3 - Inc. FromSoftware, Phil Christie, Nikiichi Tobita, Neal 0

A stylish picture book adaptation – celebrating over 90 years of E. H. Shepard’s iconic original illustrations!A stylish picture book adaptation – celebrating over 90 years of E. H. Shepard’s iconic original illustrations!“Don’t you know?” grinned Rat. “Oh, Mole! There is nothing half so much fun as simply messing about in boats!”A world of wonders awaits Mole as he emerges from his little underground home one spring day. He discovers the sights and delights of the river aboard Rat’s rowing boat. He ventures into the Wild Wood, home to kindly Badger. In the company of fun-loving Toad, he feels the thrill of the open road.But Mole soon learns that where there is Toad, there is trouble. Toad has a dangerous new hobby, and Mole and his friends must use all their wits and courage to keep him from disaster!Kenneth Grahame’s delightful characters, Mole, Rat, Badger and Toad, have entertained generations of children. This stunning picture book, adapted by bestselling author Timothy Knapman, introduces their famous adventures to readers aged 4+, with timeless illustrations from E. H. Shepard, the artist who created the world-famous images of Winnie-the-Pooh.

Objev podobné jako Wind in the Willows Gift Picture Book - Kenneth Grahame, Knapman Timothy

Now the Sunday Times bestselling series continues as a royal bloodline is compromised by a grave threat to the throne.Long live the King...After turning his back on the throne for centuries, Wrath, son of Wrath, finally assumed his father''s mantle- with the help of his beloved mate. But the crown sets heavily on his head. As the war with the Lessening Society rages on, and the threat from the Band of Bastards truly hits home, he is forced to make choices that put everything- and everyone- at risk.Beth Randall thought she knew what she was getting into when she mated with the last pure blooded vampire on the planet: An easy ride was not it. But when she decides she wants a child, she''s unprepared for Wrath''s response- or the distance it creates between them.The question is, will true love win out... or tortured legacy take over?''J.R. Ward''s unique band of brothers is to die for. I love this series!'' New York Times bestselling author, Suzanne Brockmann''Erotic and frighteningly addictive . . .Ward has earned an Anne Rice-style following, deservedly so'' Publishers Weekly

Objev podobné jako The King - J.R. Ward

With a love story at its heart, The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone weaves multiple periods and perspectives into a charming, magical story about a mystical dolls'' house. A beautiful, unforgettable mystery from debut author Audrey Burges.Once upon a time there was a house . . . From her attic in the Arizona mountains, thirty-four year-old recluse Myra Malone blogs about a miniature mansion – a dolls'' house – which captivates thousands of readers worldwide. Myra herself is tethered to the Mansion by a strange magic she can’t understand - there are rooms that appear and disappear overnight, music that plays in its corridors.Across the country, Alex Rakes, the thirty-four year-old heir of a furniture business, encounters two Mansion fans trying to recreate a room from her stories. Alex is shocked to recognize his own bedroom in minute scale.The Mansion is his family’s home, handed down from the grandmother who disappeared mysteriously when Alex was a child. Searching for answers, Alex begins corresponding with Myra. Together, the two unwind the lonely paths of their twin worlds - big and small - and trace the stories that entwine them, setting the stage for a meeting rooted in loss, but defined by love.Readers are enchanted by this magical tale:''A wonderful story, beautifully crafted. I got completely lost in it.''''I could not put this book down nor can I describe it to you. But it’s a story you want to read and tuck away in your heart . . . like that magical dress you had as a child''''ALL THE STARS!! I loved this one so very much - my first 5 star read of the year! Magic realism, a romance and a little mystery all rolled into one in this touching story . . . ''''Love stories, detailed and fascinating miniatures, and magic make a perfect potion . . .''

Objev podobné jako The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone - Audrey Burges