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The Pariah - Anthony Ryan
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 - Anthony Ryan
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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The Empire of Ashes - Anthony Ryan
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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A Tide of Black Steel - Anthony Ryan
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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The Legion of Flame - Anthony Ryan
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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The Black Song - Anthony Ryan
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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Martyr - Anthony Ryan
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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Královna ohně (brož.) - Stín krkavce 3 - Anthony Ryan
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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Pán věže (brož.) - Stín krkavce 2 - Anthony Ryan
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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Píseň krve - Anthony Ryan - audiokniha
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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Černá píseň - Anthony Ryan - audiokniha
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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Písně temnoty - Anthony Ryan
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.
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Písně temnoty - Anthony Ryan - audiokniha
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 - Anthony Ryan
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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Píseň krve (váz.) - Stín krkavce 1 - Anthony Ryan
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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Píseň krve (brož.) - Stín krkavce 1 - Anthony Ryan
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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The Real Anthony Fauci - Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
#1 on AMAZON, TWENTY WEEKS on the NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIST, and a WALL STREET JOURNAL, USA TODAY and PUBLISHERS WEEKLY NATIONAL BESTSELLEROver 1,000,000 copies sold despite censorship, boycotts from bookstores and libraries, and hit pieces against the author. Pharma-funded mainstream media has convinced millions of Americans that Dr. Anthony Fauci is a hero. Hands down, he is anything but. As director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Dr. Anthony Fauci dispenses $6.1 billion in annual taxpayer-provided funding for rigged scientific research, allowing him to dictate the subject, content, and outcome of scientific health research across the globe—truly a dark agenda. Fauci uses the financial clout at his disposal in a back handed manner to wield extraordinary influence over hospitals, universities, journals, and thousands of influential doctors and scientists—whose careers and institutions he has the power to ruin, advance, or reward in an authoritarian manner. During more than a year of painstaking and meticulous research on his laptop and through interviews, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unearthed a shocking story that obliterates media spin on Dr. Fauci . . . and that will alarm every American—Democrat or Republican—who cares about democracy, our Constitution, and the future of our children’s health.The Real Anthony Fauci reveals how “America’s Doctor” launched his career during the early AIDS crisis by partnering with pharmaceutical companies to sabotage safe and effective off-patent therapeutic treatments for AIDS. Fauci orchestrated fraudulent do-nothing studies, and then pressured US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulators into approving a deadly chemotherapy treatment he had good reason to know was worthless against AIDS. Fauci did the unthinkable and repeatedly violated federal laws to allow his Pharma partners to use impoverished and dark-skinned children as lab rats in beyond order, deadly experiments with toxic AIDS and cancer chemotherapies. In early 2000, Fauci shook hands with Bill Gates in the library of Gates’ $147 million Seattle mansion, cementing a partnership that would aim to control an increasingly profitable $60 billion global vaccine enterprise with unlimited growth potential. Through funding leverage and carefully cultivated personal relationships with heads of state and leading media and social media institutions, the Pharma-Fauci-Gates alliance exercises dominion over global health policy and our beautiful country. This is not just another political book. The Real Anthony Fauci details how Fauci, Gates, and their cohorts use their control of media outlets—both conservative and liberal leaning, scientific journals, key government and quasi-governmental agencies, global intelligence agencies, and influential scientists and physicians to flood the public with fearful propaganda about COVID-19 virulence and pathogenesis, and to muzzle debate and ruthlessly censor dissent.
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Oheň probuzení (brož.) - Draconis Memoria 1 - Anthony Ryan
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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Sedm na rudé řece - Anthony Ryan - audiokniha
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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Queen of Fire - Anthony Ryan
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 - Anthony Ryan
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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The Warden - Anthony Trollope
Anthony Trollope s The Warden is the first of his well-loved Chronicles of Barsetshire, edited with an introduction and notes by Robin Gilmour in Penguin Classics.The tranquil atmosphere of the cathedral town of Barchester is shattered when a scandal breaks concerning the financial affairs of a Church-run almshouse for elderly men. In the ensuing furore, Septimus Harding, the almshouse s well-meaning warden, finds himself pitted against his daughter s suitor Dr John Bold, a zealous local reformer. Matters are not improved when Harding s abrasive son-in law, Archdeacon Grantly, leaps into the fray to defend him against a campaign Bold begins in the national press. An affectionate and wittily satirical view of the workings of the Church of England, The Warden is also a subtle exploration of the rights and wrongs of moral crusades and, in its account of Harding s intensely felt personal drama, a moving depiction of the private impact of public affairs.In his introduction, Robin Gilmour examines Trollope s background and his influences, especially his use of contemporary newspaper scandals. This edition also includes suggestions for further reading and notes.Anthony Trollope (1815-82) had an unhappy childhood characterised by a stark contrast between his family s high social standing and their comparative poverty. He wrote his earliest novels while working as a Post Office inspector, but did not meet with success until the publication of the first of his Barsetshire novels , The Warden (1855). As well as writing over forty novels, including such popular works as Can You Forgive Her? (1865), Phineas Finn (1869), He Knew He Was Right (1869) and The Way We Live Now (1875) Trollope is credited with introducing the postbox to England.If you enjoyed The Warden, you might like Trollope s The Way We Live Now, also available in Penguin Classics.
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Take Your Seat at the Table - Anthony O
Take back control of your life so you can live with freedom and fulfillment.Have you ever felt pushed to the side of your own life? Have you ever felt weary from living at the bare minimum?Do you feel emotionally, physically, or spiritually unwell?If you, like most people, find yourself answering yes to any of these questions, it s possible you do not have a seat at the table of your own life. More specifically, you re not sitting at the head of your table. And that needs to change if you want to enjoy a life of abundance, wellness, and freedom.In Take Your Seat at the Table, bestselling author and personal finance expert Anthony O Neal gives you a powerful guide to reclaiming control of your life and stepping into your God-given purpose. Anthony invites you to take charge of your life and make intentional choices that align with your values, dreams, and goals. This book equips you to take your seat at the head of your table and take control of six key areas in your life, including your:Spiritual lifeMental wellbeingPhysical healthCareerFinancesRelationships Why should you take your seat at the table? Because it s the only way to step into the life God created you to live—a life of purpose and fulfillment. Take Your Seat at the Table will help you regain your proper place at the head of your table so you can experience the kind of abundance, wellness, and freedom you ve always longed for.
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A Boy, His Dog and the Sea - Anthony Browne
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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The Longest Day - Ryan Cornelius
This is the story of D-Day, told through the voices of over 1,000 survivors.6 June, 1944. 156,000 troops from 12 different countries, 11,000 aircraft, 7,000 naval vessels, 24 hours. D-Day - the beginning of the Allied invasion of Hitler s formidable Fortress Europe - was the largest amphibious invasion in history. There has never been a battle like it, before or since.But beyond the statistics and over sixty years on, what is it about the events of D-Day that remain so compelling? The courage of the men who fought and died on the beaches of France? The sheer boldness of the invasion plan? Or the fact that this, Rommel s longest day , heralded the beginning of the end of World War II?One of the defining battles of the war, D-Day is scored into the imagination as the moment when the darkness of the Third Reich began to be swept away. This story is told through the voices of over 1,000 survivors - from high-ranking Allied and German officers, to the paratroopers who landed in Normandy before dawn, the infantry who struggled ashore and the German troops who defended the coast. Cornelius Ryan captures the horror and the glory of D-Day, relating in emotive and compelling detail the years of inspired tactical planning that led up to the invasion, its epic implementation and every stroke of luck and individual act of heroism that would later define the battle.
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How to Win the Gruesome Games - Ryan Hammond
Being BAD has never felt so GOOD! The third book in the villainously funny, highly illustrated young middle-grade series from author-illustrator Ryan Hammond. For fans of Amelia Fang, Dog Man and Grimwood. Check out the complete series – Villains Academy and Villains Academy: How to Steal a Dragon. ‘Heart-warming and hilarious – Villains Academy is a spookalicious treat, set to terrify every other book on your shelf.’ Jack Meggitt-Phillips, author of The Beast and the Bethany ‘An absolute HOOT! Evil laughs aplenty!’ Sophy Henn, author and illustrator of the Pizazz series Once a year the five original founders of Villains Academy rise from their graves in honour of the Gruesome Games – a school sports day unlike any other, where the aim is to prank and cheat your way to the finish line. Werewolf Bram and his friends the Cereal Killers are determined to win so their names can be written in the Book of Bad, a record of the most wicked villains to grace the school. But as the games become harder and the pranks get out of hand, are Bram and his friends bad enough to go down as the most victorious villains in history? PRAISE FOR VILLAINS ACADEMY: ‘A charmingly villainous adventure about friendship, school and unspeakable evil.’ Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good ‘Criminally fun!’ Danny Wallace, author of The Day the Screens Went Blank ‘Frightfully fun – Villains Academy had me cackling from the very first page!’ Katie Tsang, co-author of the Dragon Realm series ‘I loved the spookily funny Villains Academy. It #39;s a work of (evil) genius!’ Jenny McLachlan, author of The Land of Roar ‘A joyful hug of a book with genuine warmth and heart.’ Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear ‘A delightfully fun adventure with real heart and humour.’ Benjamin Dean, author of Me, My Dad and the End of the Rainbow ‘Immersive, funny, and with a cast of scarily loveable characters, Villains Academy made me feel like I was IN the book!’ Mel Taylor-Bessent, author of The Christmas Carrolls ‘A fabulously funny adventure. I want to enrol in Villains Academy!’ Nick Sheridan, author of The Case of the Runaway Brain ‘Wickedly funny and full of quirky yet loveable characters.’ Iona Rangeley, author of Einstein the Penguin ‘This is a brilliant, bonkers work packed with top-notch illustration.’ Jack Noel, author and illustrator of the Comic Classics series ‘Full of wonderful characters, Villains Academy is such a FUN read!’ Rikin Parekh, illustrator of The Worst Class in the World series
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Falling Apart and Other Gifts from the Universe - Catherine Ryan Hyde
Two disparate peopleâ ”lost in their own wayâ ”find an unexpected healing connection in a poignant novel about redemption and chosen family by New York Times bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde. An army veteran with a career as a beat cop behind her, security guard Addie Finch is toughâ ”on the outside. Internally, sheâ ™s in crisis mode. Sheâ ™s lonely, introverted, struggling through AA, estranged from her son, and, at sixty-two years old, questioning her role as a protector. She also has a soft spot for the underdog thatâ ™s about to change her life. Addie finds Jonathan, a homeless teenager abandoned by his mother, holed up in a warehouse and vulnerable to the elements and to predators. Touched by the boyâ ™s gentle nature and a wisdom beyond his years, Addie offers him temporary shelter in her garden shed in exchange for maintaining the sprawling property. Itâ ™s an act of kindness and purpose that means the world to Jonathan. But when Addie faces a situation that sends her internal world tumbling, the emotional connection with Jonathan, once the unlikeliest of strangers, becomes her lifeline as well. As both process past traumas, Addie and Jonathan forge a surrogate grandmother-grandson bondâ ”a chosen family that could restore trust and heal hearts they thought were broken forever.
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Falling Apart and Other Gifts from the Universe - Catherine Ryan Hyde
Two disparate peopleâ ”lost in their own wayâ ”find an unexpected healing connection in a poignant novel about redemption and chosen family by New York Times bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde. An army veteran with a career as a beat cop behind her, security guard Addie Finch is toughâ ”on the outside. Internally, sheâ ™s in crisis mode. Sheâ ™s lonely, introverted, struggling through AA, estranged from her son, and, at sixty-two years old, questioning her role as a protector. She also has a soft spot for the underdog thatâ ™s about to change her life. Addie finds Jonathan, a homeless teenager abandoned by his mother, holed up in a warehouse and vulnerable to the elements and to predators. Touched by the boyâ ™s gentle nature and a wisdom beyond his years, Addie offers him temporary shelter in her garden shed in exchange for maintaining the sprawling property. Itâ ™s an act of kindness and purpose that means the world to Jonathan. But when Addie faces a situation that sends her internal world tumbling, the emotional connection with Jonathan, once the unlikeliest of strangers, becomes her lifeline as well. As both process past traumas, Addie and Jonathan forge a surrogate grandmother-grandson bondâ ”a chosen family that could restore trust and heal hearts they thought were broken forever.
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The Beck - Anthony McGowan
From Carnegie Medal winning author Anthony McGowan comes an environmental tale packed full of his signature grit, heart and humour, as Kyle and his grandad execute a plan to save the local beck.Kyle is less than happy about getting dumped at his eccentric old grandadâ ™s on a Saturday afternoon. Embarrassed by his grandadâ ™s ratty old Elvis wig and his weird three-legged dog, Kyle thinks the day is going to be a nightmare until his grandad introduces him to the marvels in the beck at the bottom of his garden.Once filthy and full of rubbish, the stream has been cleaned up and is now home to some amazing creatures. But this magical world is under threat from a new development.Kyleâ ™s grandad is determined to stop the builders and has an audacious plan to save the beck, but when he falls ill, will Kyle find the courage to carry it out by himself?Particularly suitable for readers aged 11+ with a reading age of 9.
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The Feeding - A.J. Ryan
Internationally bestselling fantasy author Anthony Ryan - writing as A. J. Ryan - delivers a nerve-shredding horror novel where humankind is no longer top of the food chain
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Voices in the Park - Anthony Browne
Four different voices tell their own versions of the same walk in the park. The radically different perspectives give a fascinating depth to this simple story which explores many of the author s key themes, such as alienation, friendship and the bizarre amid the mundane. Anthony Browne s world-renowned artwork is full of expressive gorillas, vibrant colours and numerous nods to Magritte and other artists, while being uniquely Browne s own style.
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Ernest the Elephant - Anthony Browne
A poignant story about a baby elephant who gets lost in a mysterious jungle, from the acclaimed Kate Greenaway Medal-winning author-illustrator and former Children s Laureate.Ernest is a happy baby elephant. But when his curiosity gets the better of him and he leaves the rest of his herd to explore the alluring and dangerous jungle, he becomes very lost indeed. Amongst the undergrowth, he meets a rude gorilla, a weary lion, an impolite hippo and an uncaring crocodile. Will anyone help Ernest find his way out of the jungle and home to his mum? From the international phenomenon, Anthony Browne, comes a heartfelt, visually stunning picture book, about finding help in unexpected places.
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The Warden - Anthony Trollope
The Warden is a novel by English author Anthony Trollope published by Longman in 1855. It is the first book in the Chronicles of Barsetshire series, followed by Barchester Towers.Church of England, The Warden is also a subtle exploration of the rights and wrongs of moral crusades and, in its account of Harding s intensely felt personal drama, a moving depiction of the private impact of public affairs.
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Super-Readable Rollercoaster: I Am The Minotaur - Anthony McGowan
Matthew is 14 and is struggling to fit in - something that s extra hard when you re taking care of your mum, being bullied at school, and have earned the nickname Stinky Mog because of your poor personal hygiene. On top of all that, he wants to catch the attention of one of the coolest girls in school, Ari. Ari doesn t walk: she floats, like mist on the water. And she s as sporty as she is cool. When Ari s brand new bike is stolen, Matthew spots his chance to make a good impression by getting it back for her... But will he just end up in even more trouble or is Matthew is about to learn that friendship and heroes can be found in unlikely places?This is a gritty yet touching story of one teenager s struggles with bullying and isolation, written by Carnegie Medal Winning author Anthony McGowan, and is perfect for less-confident readers.
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The Tunnel - Anthony Browne
Anthony Browne is at his most brilliant in a new edition of this profound picture book about sibling relations.Once upon a time there lived a brother and sister who were complete opposites and constantly fought and argued. One day they discovered the tunnel. The boy goes through it at once, dismissing his sister s fears. When he doesn t return his sister has to pluck up the courage to go through the tunnel too. She finds her brother in a mysterious forest where he has been turned to stone...
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A Tide of Black Steel - Anthony Ryan
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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Born of an Iron Storm - Anthony Ryan
Born of An Iron Storm continues the epic tale that started in A Tide of Black Steel; a compelling fantasy saga of bloody retribution, deadly intrigue, and desperate courageThe Sister Queens have fallen and Ascarlia lies naked before the storm. A Nihlvarian plan, years in the making, has seen Ascarlia s enemy seize the capital Skar Magnol. Now the invaders look to the wealthy port city of Olversahl to complete their conquest.But there is hope.Elvine is trapped at the heart of the conspiracy, yet her role in the new government offers the chance to plan resistance from within. She must tread a fine line between loyalty and secret disobedience, knowing the smallest mistake will mean her death.Far away across the ocean, Felnir embarks on a bloody path towards kingship, whilst to the north, Ruhlin seeks escape from the tyrannical realm of Nihlvar where the mysterious Vortigurn holds sway.Meanwhile, Thera has secured the Outer Islands, but her loyalist forces alone cannot liberate Skar Magnol. She must seek allies to have any chance of defeating the Nihlvarian threat. But her greater challenge will be to overcome her own doubts and become the leader she needs to be.If she fails, Ascarlia will fall.
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Investing Against the Tide - Anthony Bolton
This authoritative and accessible investment classic promises rare insight into what it really takes to run money in a top-performing investment fund. Anthony Bolton, the UKâ ™s most successful stock market investor, tells the story of his contrarian approach to managing money. He provides invaluable lessons on the factors that really matter in picking a stock: the need to identify good managers, how to run a portfolio, the importance of value investing, reading charts and how to trade successfully.
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Willy the Wimp - Anthony Browne
Celebrate the 30th birthday of this classic story about a gentle chimp fed up of being bullied.Willy wouldnâ ™t hurt a fly â “ he even apologizes when someone hits him. The suburban gorillas call him Willy the Wimp. Then, one day, Willy answers a body-building advert ... with hilarious results! Celebrate 30 years of the classic picture book in this special anniversary edition by multiple-award-winner Anthony Browne.
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Blood Song - Anthony Ryan
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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The Pariah: Book One of the Covenant of Steel (0356514560)
Kniha - autor Anthony Ryan, 576 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná
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A Clockwork Orange - Anthony Burgess
It is a horrorshow story ... Fifteen-year-old Alex likes lashings of ultraviolence. He and his gang of friends rob, kill and rape their way through a nightmarish future, until the State puts a stop to his riotous excesses. But what will his re-education mean? A dystopian horror, a black comedy, an exploration of choice, A Clockwork Orange is also a work of exuberant invention which created a new language for its characters. This critical edition restores the text of the novel as Anthony Burgess originally wrote it, and includes a glossary of the teen slang Nadsat , explanatory notes, pages from the original typescript, interviews, articles and reviews, shedding light on the enduring fascination of the novel s sweet and juicy criminality . Anthony Burgess was born in Manchester in 1917 and educated at Xaverian College and Manchester University. He spent six years in the British Army before becoming a schoolmaster and colonial education officer in Malaya and Brunei. After the success of his Malayan Trilogy, he became a full-time writer in 1959. His books have been published all over the world, and they include The Complete Enderby, Nothing Like the Sun, Napoleon Symphony, Tremor of Intent, Earthly Powers and A Dead Man in Deptford. Anthony Burgess died in London in 1993. Andrew Biswell is the Professor of Modern Literature at Manchester Metropolitan University and the Director of the International Anthony Burgess Foundation. His publications include a biography, The Real Life of Anthony Burgess, which won the Portico Prize in 2006. He is currently editing the letters and short stories of Anthony Burgess.
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Letter To Grandson Jun: I Found Myself Hiking - Anthony Soon Chye Teo
Raised on a farm near Changi (visited by Albert Einstein in the 1920s), Anthony Teo attended Singapore s 19th century St Anthony s Boys School and St Joseph s Institution. Having completed a course at the 330-year-old Harvard at new Cambridge in Massachusetts, USA, Anthony then went in search of America, driving across country from New York to San Francisco, through the mile-high Jackalopean landscape of Wyoming. His co-driver was his friend Leo Soong in his classic 1,000-mile-a-day steed of the 1960s â ” BMW 2002 ti. Leo, who unbeknownst to Anthony at the time, was Madame Chiang Kaishek s favourite nephew.Years later, Anthony was at old Cambridgeshire s 800-year-old University of Cambridge, UK as a Visiting Fellow to complete his hunt for the origins of the two univer-cities (Harvard-Cambridge and Cambridge-Cambridge Market Town).
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The Last Adieu - Ryan Cole
“Memories of the Revolution have come back to life…”In the summer of 1824, the aging Marquis de Lafayette, defeated politically and distraught over the fate of liberty in Europe, set sail one last time from France for America after an absence of forty years.Across the sea waited a nation transformed: Thirteen colonies were now twenty-four states, stretching from the Atlantic Coast to the Mississippi River. The number of Americans had more than tripled; their industry and creativity had ushered in a new era of individual prosperity and civic improvements. But progress brought worries. Shocks—an economic collapse, a crisis over the westward creep of slavery—foreshadowed a new political age, increasingly democratic and impassioned. The presidential election of 1824 was a precursor to this era. It was fought among four men, and was so bitter and divisive some observers wondered if it heralded the end of the Union. All while the Declaration of Independence neared its fiftieth anniversary and the first generation of Americans passed on, leaving a second to lead their great experiment in liberty into the uncertain future and stirring tender nostalgia for the Revolution and its quickly vanishing stars. Chief among them was Lafayette, the last living major general of the Continental Army.When he arrived at last in August 1824, the old hero met once more with the young republic. One of the greatest celebrations in American history followed. Citizens put aside their differences and rallied together around the spirit of their Revolution, rejoicing over the return of the “Nation’s Guest,” as Lafayette was called. For thirteen months, Lafayette traveled thousands of miles, reaching every state in the Union and met with parades and delirious crowds. The nation was spellbound by their benefactor. And Lafayette was overjoyed and stunned by the nation’s growth and advances, all made possible by the freedom he had fought for long ago. The Last Adieu narrates Lafayette’s farewell tour, capturing both its spectacular pageantry and emotional impact—not only from Lafayette’s perspective, but through eyewitness accounts and recollections of the everyday Americans who participated in the great celebration. Co-starring the swarm of fascinating characters Lafayette encountered across the American landscape—elderly founding fathers, populist politicians, idealistic reformers—this is not simply the record of an incredible journey, but a panorama of a rising America and a chronicle of a time when, as Lafayette wrote, memories of its Revolution came back to life, and its citizens were united in gratitude to the men who had won it.
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Chris Ryan Extreme: Hard Target - Chris Ryan
The first book in the Chris Ryan Extreme series.Former SAS Warrant Officer Joe Gardner has fought the Regiment s deadliest enemies, in some of the most desolate places on earth. And he s always won. Now he s about to face his toughest challenge yet.After losing his hand whilst on a covert operation in Afghanistan, Gardner is forced to stand down from active duty. Now he lives off the grid. But trouble finds him in the shape of a phone call from an old friend. Ex-Regiment legend John Bald is trapped in a bullet-ridden favela in Rio de Janeiro and a violent gang is out to kill him. Unless Gardner helps, Bald is a dead man.What begins as a simple rescue mission soon descends into a desperate struggle for survival as Gardner finds himself caught up in a conceit that stretches from the slums of Brazil to the frozen steppes of Siberia. Stalked by elusive MI6 agents and ruthless ex-Blades, Gardner must draw on all his training and instincts to hunt down the hardest target of all - before disaster strikes... The Chris Ryan Extreme books take you even further into the heart of the mission with more extreme action, more extreme language and more extreme pace. Like Call of Duty or Medal of Honor, you ll feel part of the team.Chris Ryan Extreme: Hard Target has already been published as four separate shorter missions on ebook. This print edition features a new prequel mission that hasn t been published in ebook.
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Close to Death - Anthony Horowitz
How do you solve a murder... when everyone has the same motive? From global bestselling Anthony Horowitz, a brilliantly entertaining new mystery in the Hawthorne and Horowitz series. The Lord of television mystery LA Times⠘Easily the greatest of our crime writers⠙ Sunday Times⠘[Horowitz is] a master puppeteer⠙ The Times⠘Anthony Horowitz is an absolutely exceptional writer⠙ Daniel Mays⠘Incredible plotting, richly layered and wonderfully intricate. I inhaled it Liz Nugent A clever murder mystery⠦playful and twisty. Nobody does this crime fiction better than Anthony Horowitz⠙ Crime Time FM⠘Spectacularly good fun, wickedly clever, with a pinch of the macabre, this is everything you could wish for from one of our top crime writers.⠙ The Sun Another delightful outing with Hawthorne and Horowitz. Each one is more inventive than the last. Keep them coming! Shari Lapena Anthony Horowitz is a national treasure. Close to Death is his best book yet, a perfect combination of Agatha Christie and P.D. James⠙ Ragnar Jónasson _____________Richmond Upon Thames is one of the most desirable areas to live in London. And Riverview Close - a quiet, gated community ⠓ seems to offer its inhabitants the perfect life.At least it does until Giles Kenworthy moves in with his wife and noisy children, his four gas-guzzling cars, his loud parties and his plans for a new swimming pool in his garden.His neighbours all have a reason to hate him and are soon up in arms.When Kenworthy is shot dead with a crossbow bolt through his neck, all of them come under suspicion and his murder opens the door to lies, deception and further death.The police are baffled. Reluctantly, they call in former Detective Daniel Hawthorne. But even he is faced with a seemingly impossible puzzle.How do you solve a murder when everyone has the same motive?_____________Readers cannot get enough of Close to Death . . .***** All said and done, this book was yet another hole in one thanks to the virtuoso-like skill of Mr. Horowitz himself. ***** Wow, this has got to be my favourite detective series ever! It⠙s Agatha Christie on steroids! ***** I had so much fun reading this book. ***** Horowitz switches up the format, keeping this series fresh, and delivers yet another outstanding tale. I loved it. ***** Honestly, the best crime read in a long time. _____________More love for Close to Death . . . Just when you thought Horowitz couldn⠙t further stretch his boundary-bending Daniel Hawthorne detective series, he concocts yet another way to involve readers in his story The Washington Post The mystery is inventive, elegant and smart The Telegraph⠘Sheer genius ⠦ A joy from start to finish⠙ Independent⠘Whodunnit heaven⠙ Financial Times An absolutely engrossing tale ... Kudos to anyone who can figure this one out!⠙ Starred Booklist⠘An exceedingly entertaining and inventive mixture of humour and suspense.⠙ Wall Street Journal Gloriously artificial, improbable, and ingenious. Fans of both versions of Horowitz will rejoice.⠙ Kirkus Reviews Turns the closed-circle mystery inside out⠙ New York Journal of Books The master of the mystery Style The king of the clever whodunnit Good Housekeeping A delirious concoction that transplants a Christie-style mystery into the present Crime Time⠘An excellent entertaining thriller⠙ The AfterwordSunday Times bestseller, April 2024One of the Wall Street Journal⠙s best mysteries of 2024
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North British Type 2 B-B Diesel-Hydraulic Locomotives, BR Class 22 - Volume 1 - Setting the Scene - Anthony P Sayer
The British Railways â ˜Pilot Schemeâ ™ orders of 1955 included six Type 2 diesel-hydraulic locomotives built by the North British Locomotive Co., these being introduced during 1959 for use on the Western Region. Without operational experience, a further fifty-two locomotives were delivered between 1959 and 1962. The fleet survived intact until 1968, when approximately half of the class was withdrawn as a result of declining traffic levels across the UK, with successive National Traction Plans progressively selecting the less successful, non-standard and â ˜numerically challengedâ ™ classes for removal from traffic. All fifty-eight locomotives were withdrawn by New Years Day, 1972. This book, the first of two, sets the scene surrounding the short history of the Class 22s covering the introduction of the fleet, technical aspects, appearance design, delivery and acceptance testing, works histories and allocations. Detailed individual histories of each of the fifty-eight locomotives are included.
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The Warden - Anthony Trollope
You might pass Eleanor Harding in the street without notice, but you could hardly pass an evening with her and not lose your heart. John Bold has lost his heart to Eleanor Harding but he is a political radical who has launched a campaign against the management of the charity of which her father is the Warden. How can this tangle be resolved? In the novel which is Trollope s first acknowledged masterpiece, the emotional drama is staged against the background of two major contemporary social issues: the inappropriate use of charitable funds and the irresponsible exercise of the power of the press. A witty love story, in the Jane Austen tradition, this is also an unusually subtle example of Condition of England fiction, combining its charming portrayal of life in an English cathedral close with a serious engagement in larger social and political issues.The Warden is the first of the six books which form Trollope s Barsetshire series of novels. This edition also includes The Two Heroines of Plumplington - the short story which Trollope added, just before his death, to provide a final episode in the annals of Barsetshire.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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Queer Georgians - Anthony Delaney
History Hit podcast presenter Dr Anthony Delaney reveals the fascinating lives of those long written out of the nation s story, now lovingly restored. If you⠙ve been intrigued by the gay romances that featured in Bridgerton, or the inspiration behind Gentleman Jack, Queer Georgians brings both ⠓ and more ⠓ vividly to life i paper A page turner one could as easily read on a beach as in a library... Utterly riveting Irish Independent In this moving and revelatory book, Anthony Delaney gives a voice to women and men whose lives have been written out of history Hallie Rubenhold, author of The Five and Story of a MurderMother Clap s Holborn coffee house is open to all comers, a place of companionship and community, until a tip-off leads to a midnight raid. Two women, exiled from their families, set up a utopian homestead in a remote Welsh cottage, inspiring a generation of Romantic poets. The celebrated Chevalier d Éon, soldier, diplomat and spy, challenges a rival to a fencing match. The sweepstake is not over who will win, but whether the Chevalier is a man or a woman. In this dazzling work of restorative history, Dr Anthony Delaney has traced the stories of people daring to challenge society s expectations, unearthing archives and court records to reveal the tragedies and the joys of queer life three centuries ago. Breathing new life into the forgotten and offering radical new interpretations of celebrated figures such as Anne Lister, Queer Georgians is an invitation to view our shared history in a whole new light. Reading this hitherto hidden history was a revelation. I was utterly enthralled from the first page to the last. Tracy Borman, Chief Historian, Historic Royal Palaces and author of The Private Lives of the Tudors Anthony Delaney has opened the closet door of Jane Austen⠙s England and found people of every style - criminalised in their own time, ignored by ours, heroically finding their own ways. Philippa Gregory, author of Normal Women
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The Knowing - Madeleine Ryan
From the author of A Room Called Earth, a brilliant new novel about the mess that comes before salvation. Camille lives in the country. Sheâ ™s forgotten her phone. Sheâ ™s taking the train to work. Sheâ ™s got period pain. She canâ ™t escape herself â ¦ or her toxic boss, Holly. And itâ ™s Valentineâ ™s Day. The Knowing is a day in the life of a woman who goes to work as usual while dreaming of more.
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