the sisters brothers patrick dewitt

Included in the BEST OF GRANTA series: deWitt's dazzlingly original novel is a darkly funny, offbeat western about a reluctant assassin and his murderous brother, which was shortlisted for the Booker Prize.

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Nate Morgan''s Spur Award-winning series continues with all the gun-blazing action of Larry McMurtry and the dark humor of The Sisters Brothers, as reformed outlaw Carson Stone''s quest for redemption sends him riding a hard trail in pursuit of the Wild West''s most wanted killer...The most wanted man in the West, Big Bob McGraw has earned his reputation as a thief and killer. With a gang of trigger-happy desperadoes willing to do his bidding, McGraw has robbed banks, stagecoaches, and railroads, raised hell ravaging towns, and left bodies littering the streets in his wake. Carson Stone rode with McGraw’s gang exactly once, minding their horses during a bank robbery, before quitting. But with the marshal of El Paso, Texas, gunned down in cold blood as the bandits escaped, he’s been judged guilty by association. To clear his name, Carson teams up with bounty hunter Colby Tate to track down the outlaws—now scattered across the frontier—and bring them to justice. And Carson must convince his partner to bring McGraw in alive or he’ll never escape the shadow of the hangman’s noose . . .

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From bestselling and award-winning author Patrick deWitt comes a novel about an ordinary man who thought life's surprises were behind him - until a chance encounter changed everythingBob Comet is a retired librarian passing his solitary days surrounded by books in a mint-colored house in Portland, Oregon. One morning on his daily walk he encounters a confused elderly woman lost in a market and returns her to the senior centre that is her home. Hoping to fill the void he's known since retiring, Bob begins volunteering at the center. Here, as a community of strange peers gathers around Bob, and following a brush with a painful complication from his past, the events of his life and the details of his character are revealed.Behind Bob Comet's straight man facade is the story of an unhappy child's runaway adventure during the last days of the Second World War, of true love won and stolen away, of the purpose and pride found in the librarian's vocation, and the pleasures of a life lived to the side of the masses.

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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERNew York Times bestselling author Alan Paul''s in-depth narrative look at the Allman Brothers'' most successful album, and a portrait of an era in rock and roll and American history.The Allman Brothers Band’s Brothers and Sisters was not only the band’s bestselling album, at over seven million copies sold, but it was also a powerfully influential release, both musically and culturally, one whose influence continues to be profoundly felt.Celebrating the album’s fiftieth anniversary, Brothers and Sisters the book delves into the making of the album, while also presenting a broader cultural history of the era, based on first-person interviews, historical documents, and in-depth research.Brothers and Sisters traces the making of the template-shaping record alongside the stories of how the Allman Brothers came to the rescue of a flailing Jimmy Carter presidential campaign and helped get the former governor of Georgia elected president; how Gregg Allman’s marriage to Cher was an early harbinger of an emerging celebrity media culture; and how the band’s success led to internal fissures. The book also examines the Allman Brothers'' relationship with the Grateful Dead—including the most in-depth reporting ever on the Summer Jam at Watkins Glen, the largest rock festival ever—and describes how they inspired bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd, helping create the southern rock genre.With exclusive access to hundreds of hours of never-before-heard interviews with every major player, including Dickey Betts and Gregg Allman, conducted by Allman Brothers Band archivist, photographer, and “Tour Mystic” Kirk West, Brothers and Sisters is an honest assessment of the band’s career, history, and highs and lows.

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Existencialni western á la Jarmuschův Dead Man či Cormac McCarthy, nominovaný na Booker Prize 2011.Prospektora Hermanna Warma čeká násilná smrt - nařídil ji záhadný a mocný muž známý pouze jako Komodor a mají se o ni postarat jeho neblaze proslulí zabijáci Eli a Charlie Sesterové. Hloubavý a citově založený Eli sice nesdílí bratrovu zálibu v alkoholu a zabíjení, nic jiného však nikdy nepoznal. Za oběť však tentokrát nedostali snadný cíl a Eli si cestou z Oregon City na Warmův zlatokopecký zábor v Kalifornii na hřbetě svého churavého koně začne klást otázky, jaké si vlastně zvolil živobytí - a jakému muži slouží. V žánrově originálním pikareskním westernu Bratři Sesterové nás Patrick deWitt přenáší do časů kalifornské zlaté horečky - a činí tak pozoruhodným jazykem a strhujícím vypravěčským stylem, v němž těsně pod povrchem zdánlivě vážného líčení mohutně bublá brilantní humor. V jeho dramatické odyseji plné nástrah, svodů a pochybných i fantaskních figurek se mísí absurdita, melancholie i drsnost Divokého západu a dvou pistolnických sourozenců, které spojuje pouto krve, násilí i bratrské lásky.Vydání knihy podpořila Kanadská rada pro umění.

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A steamy second chance romance about restoration and renovation, and uncovering all the things that build character within ourselves, from the popular TikTok author, perfect for fans of Lucy Score, B.K. Borison and Sarah Adams.Readers say !'Tender, vulnerable, emotional, sheer perfection''A beautifully crafted, character driven romance. An absolute joy to read''So we have second chance romance, forced proximity, and marriage of convenience?! Sign me up!''By far one of the best books ever! It's fun, real, and so filled with deep love'.......................They say love and construction don't mix. By that logic, hate and construction may as well be condemned. LaRynn Lavigne and Deacon Leeds had one short and contentious summer fling when they were teens - certainly nothing to build a foundation on. But a decade later, when their grandmothers have left them with shared ownership of their dilapidated Santa Cruz building, they're thrust back together and have to figure out how to brace up the pieces. LaRynn has the money, but in order to access her trust, she has to be married. Deacon has the construction expertise, but lacks the funds. A deal is struck: Marry for however long it takes to fix up the property, collect a profit, and cut ties. Thrust into a home without walls, LaRynn and Deacon quickly learn that it's easy to hide behind emotional ones, even in a marriage. But with all the exposure and pitfalls that come with living with the opposite sex (and none of the perks, much to their growing mutual frustration) they'll also have to learn what it means to truly cooperate as a team. .......................Praise for Tarah DeWitt:'It's everything I look for in a romance, deftly blending heart, humour, and the perfect amount of angst' AMY LEA 'Pure romance catnip and a master class in yearning. Tarah DeWitt's writing simply wraps you up in joy. Cozy, tender, sexy, hilarious - I adored every word' RACHEL LYNN SOLOMON 'Sweet, soft, and brimming with A+ pining . . . a perfect curl-up on the couch read' ROSIE DANAN'Gave me actual LOL moments and so much swoon' LANA FERGUSONDon't miss Tarah's other hit rom-coms, Funny Feelings and Rootbound - out now!

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The first English-language biography in over fifty years to tell the full, vibrant story of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, known to history as the Brothers GrimmA New Yorker “Best Book of 2024” • Winner of the Wayland D. Hand Prize, sponsored by the American Folklore Society • Winner of the Katharine Briggs Award of the Folklore Society“Ann Schmiesing . . . has brought the brothers to life in their fullness.”—Dominic Green, Wall Street JournalMore than two hundred years ago, the German brothers Jacob Grimm (1785–1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786–1859) published a collection of fairy tales that remains famous the world over. It has been translated into some 170 languages—more than any other German book—and the Brothers Grimm are among the top dozen most translated authors in the world. In addition to collecting tales, the Grimms were mythographers, linguists, librarians, civil servants, and above all the closest of brothers, but until now, the full story of their lifelong endeavor to preserve and articulate a German cultural identity has not been well known. Drawing on deep archival research and decades of scholarship, Ann Schmiesing tells the affecting story of how the Grimms’ ambitious projects gave the brothers a sense of self-preservation through the atrocities of the Napoleonic Wars and a series of personal losses. They produced a vast corpus of work on mythology and medieval literature, embarked on a monumental German dictionary project, and broke scholarly ground with Jacob’s linguistic discovery known as Grimm’s Law. Setting their story against a rich historical backdrop, Schmiesing offers a fresh consideration of the profound and yet complicated legacy of the Brothers Grimm.

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The first English-language biography in over fifty years to tell the full, vibrant story of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, known to history as the Brothers GrimmA New Yorker “Best Book of 2024” • Winner of the Wayland D. Hand Prize, sponsored by the American Folklore Society • Winner of the Katharine Briggs Award of the Folklore Society“Ann Schmiesing . . . has brought the brothers to life in their fullness.”—Dominic Green, Wall Street JournalMore than two hundred years ago, the German brothers Jacob Grimm (1785–1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786–1859) published a collection of fairy tales that remains famous the world over. It has been translated into some 170 languages—more than any other German book—and the Brothers Grimm are among the top dozen most translated authors in the world. In addition to collecting tales, the Grimms were mythographers, linguists, librarians, civil servants, and above all the closest of brothers, but until now, the full story of their lifelong endeavor to preserve and articulate a German cultural identity has not been well known. Drawing on deep archival research and decades of scholarship, Ann Schmiesing tells the affecting story of how the Grimms’ ambitious projects gave the brothers a sense of self-preservation through the atrocities of the Napoleonic Wars and a series of personal losses. They produced a vast corpus of work on mythology and medieval literature, embarked on a monumental German dictionary project, and broke scholarly ground with Jacob’s linguistic discovery known as Grimm’s Law. Setting their story against a rich historical backdrop, Schmiesing offers a fresh consideration of the profound and yet complicated legacy of the Brothers Grimm.

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‘Full of glamour, nostalgia, pop music and strong women chasing their dreams. The perfect poolside read to escape into'' Georgina Moore''Weiner captures the tension of sibling rivalry and the pull of unconditional love with honesty and heart'' Heat''Weiner is the undisputed queen of the fun yet thoughtful poolside read'' Vogue''I came for a Daisy Jones fix and left with a craving for more Griffin Sisters! The kind of immersive, uplifting read you''ll clear the rest of your day for – just wonderful'' Louise Candlish*****Fame comes at a price…The Griffin Sisters had the world at their feet, catapulted to stardom in the early 00’s before they become one of rock music’s greatest mysteries:Zoe, effortlessly gorgeous, who loved the fans and the fame, dancing under the lights while her sister’s voice rang out across stadiums.Cassie, never comfortable with the crowds or the attention, but with the voice of a generation, rich, haunting, touched with heartbreak.It’s two decades since The Griffin Sisters broke up. Zoe’s a wife and mother, living in suburbia, occasionally recognised by a nostalgic fan. No one knows where Cassie is. The sisters haven’t spoken in years.Now, despite her mum’s warnings, Zoe’s teenage daughter, Cherry, is determined to break into the music business and to discover the truth about what happened to the band all those years ago.But as secrets emerge, Cassie and Zoe must face the consequences of their choices: the ones they made and the ones the music industry made for them. Can they forgive each other – and themselves? And will the Griffin Sisters ever make music again?From the Number 1 bestselling author Jennifer Weiner comes a glittering novel set in the world of pop music about sisters, motherhood and the dreams we chase.*****''This is an irresistible, multigenerational tale from a master of her craft. A compelling family drama [that] fans will gobble up'' Booklist ''Irresistible. [Weiner] breathes new life into the love triangle trope and offers a nuanced view of sisterhood’s complexities. [Her] fans will be delighted'' Publishers Weekly''A heartfelt look at sisterhood, forgiveness, and the courage it takes to follow your dreams'' Kirkus Reviews

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The Blues Brothers hit theatres on June 20, 1980. Their scripted mission was to save a local Chicago orphanage; but Aykroyd, who conceived and wrote much of the film, had a greater mission: to honour the then-seemingly forgotten tradition of rhythm and blues, some of whose greatest artists - Aretha Franklin, James Brown, John Lee Hooker, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles - made the film as unforgettable as its wild car chases. Much delayed and vastly over budget, beset by mercurial and oft drugged-out stars, The Blues Brothers opened to outraged reviews. However, in the 44 years since it has been acknowledged a classic: inducted into the National Film Registry for its cultural significance, even declared a 'Catholic classic' by the Church itself, and re-aired thousands of times on television to huge worldwide audiences. It is, undeniably, one of the most significant films of the 20th century.The saga behind The Blues Brothers, as Daniel de Vise reveals, is epic, encompassing the colourful childhoods of Belushi and Aykroyd; the comedic revolution sparked by Harvard's Lampoon and Chicago's Second City; the birth and anecdote-rich, drug-filled early years of Saturday Night Live, where the Blues Brothers were born as an act amidst turmoil and rivalry; and, of course, the indelible behind-the-scenes narrative of how the film was made, scene by memorable scene. Based on original research and dozens of interviews probing the memories of principals from director John Landis and producer Bob Weiss to Aykroyd himself, The Blues Brothers illuminates an American masterpiece while vividly portraying the creative geniuses behind modern comedy.

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TG4 Documentary. ''Na Lumière Gaelacha tells the story of the Horgan Brothers of Youghal, photographic, cinematic and animation pioneers at the time of the Lumière brothers in France.''Through the Lens of Time: The Horgan Brothers'' Ireland 1890-1940Step back in time through the extraordinary photographs of The Horgan Brothers, who captured Ireland during its transformation from British rule to an Independent Republic. From their base in Youghal, these pioneering photographers documented people at work and play—courting kings and exotic travellers, farmers and fishermen along the Blackwater River. They preserved pivotal moments in Ireland''s history: portraits of First World War soldiers who never returned home, volunteer camps, and the political activists who would shape the nation''s destiny. This stunning collection brings their world to life again, offering a remarkable window into an Ireland that was vanishing even as they preserved it on film. Page after page reveals the extraordinary in the ordinary—a hidden time captured by two brothers who knew exactly where to point their lens.

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“If you’re looking for a fun, thrilling read, look no further. The Bang-Bang Sisters is a rip-roaring delight of a novel – pulpy, fast-paced, and absolutely unputdownable.” – New York Times bestselling author Roxane GayFrom critically acclaimed author Rio Youers, an action-packed crime novel featuring three kick-ass heroines—bandmates who moonlight as vigilantes.Blood. Bullets. Rock and roll.Meet the Bang-Bang Sisters: Brea, Jessie, and Flo. Together, they’re a killer rock band with an unbreakable bond.But that’s only half the story. Offstage, they’re highly skilled vigilantes, traveling the country in their beaten-up tour van to exact justice on criminals who have slipped through the system. Part rock stars, part assassins, they’re a force to be reckoned with.Drawn by a tantalizing lead, the sisters head to Reedsville, Alabama—a city crawling with destitution and corruption—where they close in on a notorious serial killer known as “the wren.” But they soon discover that they have walked straight into a trap set by Chance Kotter, a ruthless mobster with a personal vendetta.Bruised and beaten, the sisters find themselves at the mercy of Chance and a sadistic game of survival that will pit them against each other: Forty-eight hours. One city. Three sisters. Only one of them can survive.Full of gripping action and shocking twists that come at a breakneck pace, The Bang-Bang Sisters is a relentless, edge-of-your-seat thrill ride that will leave you breathless.

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NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING MICHELLE PFEIFFER AND LUCAS HEDGESA tragedy of manners from the Man Booker-shortlisted author of The Sisters Brothers‘My favourite book of his yet’ Maria Semple, author of Where''d You Go, Bernadette''Pure joy'' Mail on Sunday ''Buoyantly insane'' New YorkerFrances Price is in dire straits. Scandals swirl around the recently widowed New York socialite, and her adult-aged, toddler-brained son Malcolm is no help. Cutting their losses, they grab their cat, Small Frank, and head for the exit. Paris becomes the backdrop for a giddy drive to self-destruction, helped along by a cast of singularly curious characters.Brimming with pathos, warmth and wit, French Exit is a riotous send-up of high society and a moving story of mothers and sons.

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From the author of the Booker shortlisted Sisters Brothers - a dark, boozy and hilarious tale from the LA underworld.

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A promise to stay together. An unbreakable bond. A fierce will to survive. From international bestselling author Heather Morris comes the breath-taking conclusion to The Tattooist of Auschwitz trilogy. When they are girls, Cibi, Magda and Livia make a promise to their father - that they will stay together, no matter what. Years later, at just 15 years old, Livia is ordered to Auschwitz by the Nazis. Cibi, only 19 herself, remembers their promise and follows Livia, determined to protect her sister, or die with her. In their hometown in Slovakia, 17-year-old Magda hides, desperate to evade the barbaric Nazi forces. But it is not long before she is captured and condemned to Auschwitz. In the horror of the death camp, these three beautiful sisters are reunited. Though traumatised by their experiences, they are together. They make another promise: that they will live. Their fight for survival takes them from the hell of Auschwitz, to a death march across war-torn Europe and eventually home to Slovakia, now under iron Communist rule. Determined to begin again, they embark on a voyage of renewal, to the new Jewish homeland, Israel. Rich in vivid detail, and beautifully told, Three Sisters will break your heart, but leave you amazed and uplifted by the courage and fierce love of three sisters, whose promise to each other kept them alive. Two of the sisters are in Israel today, surrounded by family and friends. They have chosen Heather Morris to reimagine their story in her astonishing new novel, Three Sisters.

Objev podobné jako Three Sisters : The conclusion to the Tattooist of Auschwitz trilogy - Heather Morrisová

Fame comes at a price...The Griffin Sisters had the world at their feet, catapulted to stardom in the early 00's before they become one of rock music's greatest mysteries:Zoe, effortlessly gorgeous, who loved the fans and the fame, dancing under the lights while her sister's voice rang out across stadiums.Cassie, never comfortable with the crowds or the attention, but with the voice of a generation, rich, haunting, touched with heartbreak. It's two decades since The Griffin Sisters broke up. Zoe's a wife and mother, living in suburbia, occasionally recognised by a nostalgic fan. No one knows where Cassie is.The sisters haven't spoken in years.Now, despite her mum's warnings, Zoe's teenage daughter, Cherry, is determined to break into the music business and to discover the truth about what happened to the band all those years ago.But as secrets emerge, Cassie and Zoe must face the consequences of their choices: the ones they made and the ones the music industry made for them. Can they forgive each other - and themselves? And will the Griffin Sisters ever make music again?

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Pete the Cat helps the Wright brothers build their first flying machine in this historical fiction Level 1 I Can Read from New York Times bestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean. When Pete the Cat learns that the Wright brothers' flying machine can’t fly without the wind, he has an idea. What if it didn’t need wind to fly? Together, the cats invent the perfect solution. Pete may even get the chance to fly! This early reader includes an author’s note about the real life Wright brothers and the true story of the first flight. Find out in this Level 1 I Can Read book complete with original illustrations from the creators of Pete the Cat, Kimberly and James Dean. Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

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From the author of Poor Ghost comes a poignant road trip novel following two middle-aged brothers, Chris and Andy Fairley, as they attempt an unlikely musical comeback in Japan. Chris and Andy Fairley couldn’t be more opposite—Chris, an uptight, ever-pessimist, and Andy, a go-with-the-flow hopeful. Their glory days seemed long behind them since their moderate success as a folk-rock duo and their relationship with each other fizzled out in the mid-1980s. But when their hit song is unexpectedly chosen for a Japanese car commercial, the men are given one last shot to revive their fame and friendship. They embark on a tour across Japan, but soon find their venues are far from glamorous: a wedding reception where they''re asked to play their hit on repeat, a flower farm gift shop, a windy sculpture park, and a restaurant where customers catch their own fish. As tensions between the brothers rise and a strange reporter begins following them all around the country, the men aren’t sure if the band or their relationship will survive. With echoes of Andrew Sean Greer’s Less, The Fairley Brothers in Japan is a gently comic exploration of aging, family, and belonging. It’s a tale of two brothers, not just hitting the road, but rediscovering themselves along the way.

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Hudební CD - Záznam dvou vystoupení skupiny The Doobie Brothers v New Yorku v divadle Beacon Theartre z roku 2018 s názvy Toulouse Street a The Captain and Me. Záznam dvou vystoupení skupiny The Doobie Brothers v New Yorku v divadle Beacon Theartre z roku 2018 s názvy Toulouse Street a The Captain and Me. The Doobie Brothers jsou americká rocková hudební skupina, která vznikla v roce 1970 v San José v Kalifornii. V 70. letech 20. století byla jednou z nejpopulárnějších kalifornských skupin Seznam stop CD1 Listen to the Music (Live From the Beacon Theatre, November, 2018) / Rockin #039; Down The Highway (Live From the Beacon Theatre, November, 2018) / Mamaloi (Live From the Beacon Theatre, November, 2018) / Toulouse Street (Live From the Beacon Theatre, November, 2018) / Cotton Mouth (Live From the Beacon Theatre, November, 2018) / Don #039;t Start Me To Talkin #039; (Live From the Beacon Theatre, November, 2018) / Jesus Is Just Alright (Live From the Beacon...

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''The gripping new page-turner from the Queen of Gangland Crime'' BellaMEET THE BOND BROTHERS. You don''t want to be on the wrong side of this family…Beau Bond hates fiercely and loves hard. He’ll do anything to protect his twin Brett, and his girlfriend Jolene.Brett is a survivor. He’s always followed his brother’s lead, even if it means he''s lived to regret it.As Beau and Jolene get hitched, their feuding families must put their differences aside.But the brothers have a dark secret that could cause a war between both sides … and what better place to reveal all than at a wedding…When their past sins resurface to threaten those closest to them, will the brothers still have each other’s backs?The No.1 bestselling Queen of Gangland crime is back with a pulse-pounding, gritty new thriller! Don’t miss Kimberley Chambers’s epic new novel. Available now!Readers LOVE Kimberley Chambers!''A cracking good read right to the end – I could have read on'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Another book by Kimberley Chambers that didn’t disappoint. Can’t wait for the Bond Family saga to continue'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''The characters are likable and vicious…She certainly knows how to tell a story and you will be gripped by this one'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Another great gangland story from this great author. Love the family''s portrayal'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''What can I say… It''s Kimberley Chambers. Just like I thought, it was gripping [and] kept me guessing on every page'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Absolutely brilliant gangland, Kimberley does it again! Loved it and highly recommend it'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Nitty-gritty tale, fast moving and powerful'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Just when you think her books could not get any better, she pulls it out of the bag once again'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Two hilarious Diamond Brothers investigations in one volume by the number one bestselling author of the Alex Rider series, Anthony Horowitz.Meet the Diamond Brothers, the world''s worst private-detective agency, in this Chandler-esque spoof from the creator of the bestselling Alex Rider series. Life as the younger brother of the world''s most defective detective can be tough – and these two adventures will test Nick to the full. What connects them? Murder! And if the Diamond Brothers don''t play their cards right, they could be next…

Objev podobné jako The Diamond Brothers in The French Confection & The Greek Who Stole Christmas - Anthony Horowitz

Fasten your seat belts for some unexpected turbulence ahead, as Jaundice and Kale Bland are back for their final unintentional adventure! Now that they’ve returned from the Uncanny Valley to find their home in Dullsville in absolute shambles, the sisters are rescued by high-flying aviatrix Beatrix Airdale. This time, they’re jetting off (literally) to Egypt to uncover the mysteries of a magical scarab. By way of Casablanca and after foiling multiple attacks along the way (thanks to Jaundice’s nautical knot-tying skills and Kale’s super-sleuth powers of observation), the Bland Sisters are reunited with their parents. But it turns out that Mom and Dad aren’t as bland—or as “Bland”—as Jaundice and Kale remember. Thanks to their mother’s old archeology notebook, the Bland Sisters uncover their parents’ real identities and help them achieve victory in one final, family-filled adventure.

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The literary masterpieces of the three Brontë sisters in one volume: Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall.This handsome leather-bound edition includes the most acclaimed novels of each of the Brontë sisters: Charlotte’s Jane Eyre, Emily’s Wuthering Heights, and Anne’s The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. Originally published under male pseudonyms in the 1840s, these three novels later helped give rise to the feminist literary movement of the late nineteenth century, in which women’s perspectives became more accepted by the mainstream reading public. A scholarly introduction provides an overview of the sisters’ childhood in northern England, their literary influences, and their enduring legacy.

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''I just love the world of Patrick Rothfuss'' Lin-Manuel Miranda''He''s bloody good, this Rothfuss guy'' George R R MartinSequel to the extraordinary THE NAME OF THE WIND, THE WISE MAN''S FEAR is the second instalment of this superb fantasy trilogy from Patrick Rothfuss. This is the most exciting fantasy series since George R. R. Martin''s A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, and a must-read for all fans of HBO''s GAME OF THRONES.Picking up the tale of Kvothe Kingkiller once again, we follow him into exile, into political intrigue, courtship, adventure, love and magic ... and further along the path that has turned Kvothe, the mightiest magician of his age, a legend in his own time, into Kote, the unassuming pub landlord.Packed with as much magic, adventure and home-grown drama as THE NAME OF THE WIND, this is a sequel in every way the equal to its predecessor and a must-read for all fantasy fans. Readable, engaging and gripping THE WISE MAN''S FEAR is the biggest and the best new fantasy novel out there.

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A Sunday Independent Book of the YearAgainst the backdrop of China’s Cultural Revolution and Europe’s sexual revolution, the fates of two families in London and Beijing become unexpectedly intertwined, in this dazzling new novel from the author of Mrs Engels. Revolution is a Family Affair. In London, sisters Iris and Eva, members of a radical performance collective, plan an attack on the West End theatre where their mother is playing the title role in Miss Julie. Meanwhile in Beijing, Jiang Qing, Chairman Mao’s wife, rehearses a gala performance of her model ballet, The Red Detachment of Women, which she will use to attack her enemies in the Party. As the preparations for these two astonishing performances unfold, Iris, Eva, and Jiang Qing are transformed into unforgettable protagonists in a single epic drama. The three ‘sisters’, although fighting very different personal battles, find themselves bound together by the passions of love, by the obsessions of power, and by the forces of history. Exquisitely observed, relevant, and wise, The Sisters Mao shows us that the political is always personal.

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The very best of British and Irish nature writing selected by the natural history writer Patrick Barkham.The landscapes of Britain and Ireland, together with the creatures and plants that inhabit them, have penetrated deep in our collective imagination. From Gilbert White and Dorothy Wordsworth to Laurie Lee and Nan Shepherd, literature inspired by the natural world has become an integral part of our shared identity, and shaped our relationship with the islands we call home.In The Wild Isles, Patrick Barkham has gathered together a wide array of the very best of British and Irish nature writing, characterized by an arresting diversity of moods and voices. His choices are arranged under themes that range from birds, woods and coastlines to childhood, the seasons and urban nature, and juxtapose extracts from much-loved classics with passages by contemporary writers such as Robert Macfarlane, James Rebanks and Helen Macdonald. Here the reader will find joyful celebrations of landscape and the wildlife it nurtures, probing explorations of the environmental problems facing us today, as well as the fresh and vital perspectives of writers from underrepresented backgrounds. ''If British and Irish nature writing is to grow and endure,'' writes Barkham in his introduction, ''it must be diverse, complex, multi-faceted and dynamic, and relevant to everyone who lives on this land.''Encompassing the bleak heights of the Cairngorms, the ancient woodlands of Essex, the storm-lashed islands of Ireland''s west coast and the lush fields of Devon, The Wild Isles highlights nature''s capacity to terrify and to delight, to soothe and to heal, to surprise, inspire and bring wonder.

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​The incredible true story of the origin of human flight, by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough. On a winter day in 1903, in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, two unknown brothers from Ohio changed history. But it would take the world some time to believe what had happened: the age of flight had begun, with the first heavier-than-air, powered machine carrying a pilot.Who were these men and how was it that they achieved what they did? David McCullough, two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, tells the surprising, profoundly human story of Wilbur and Orville Wright. Far more than a couple of unschooled Dayton bicycle mechanics who happened to hit on success, they were men of exceptional courage and determination, and of far-ranging intellectual interests and ceaseless curiosity, much of which they attributed to their upbringing.In this thrilling book, McCullough draws on the immense riches of the Wright Papers, including private diaries, notebooks, scrapbooks and more than a thousand letters from private family correspondence to tell the human side of the Wright Brothers' story, including the little-known contributions of their sister, Katharine, without whom things might well have gone differently for them.

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Studie z globálních dějin umění / A Study in Global Art History Chilští umělci Guillermo (1930-2024) a Sergio (1931-2002) Núnezové sdíleli jakožto bratři obdobné výchozí podmínky, ale Praha, kde na přelomu padesátých a šedesátých let studovali na Vysoké škole uměleckoprůmyslové, byla posledním místem, kde žili a pracovali společně. Od té doby měly jejich kariéry, odehrávající se na několika kontinentech, radikálně odlišný směr. Guillermo Núnez působil v New Yorku, odkud se vrátil do Chile, aby se v pozici ředitele Muzea současného umění podílel na kulturní politice Salvadora Allendeho. Po jeho smrti byl vězněn, musel uprchnout do Evropy a v její západní i východní části jako disident svojí tvorbou svědčil o zločinech Pinochetova vojenského režimu. Sergio Núnez z Prahy odjel do porevolučního republikánského Iráku, aby vyučoval na bagdádské Tahrir College. Po dalším převratu v Iráku se vrátil do Prahy, usadil se zde a pracoval v Mezinárodním svazu studentstva, pro který navrhoval plakáty. Zatímco Guillermo Núnez platí za zásadního představitele chilského moderního umění, Sergio Núnez je zapomenutý. Kniha využívá metodologii globálních dějin umění k porovnání kariér obou bratrů. Vychází česko-anglicky v rámci projektu NAKI III / Místa tvořivosti* / Uměleckoprůmyslové vzdělávání - konstrukce identit, záchrana minulosti a design budoucnosti. Grafika František Polák. Kniha doprovází stejnojmennou výstavu v Galerii UM (24. 10.-20. 12. 2025). ENGLISH VERSION: The Chilean artists Guillermo (1930-2024) and Sergio (1931-2002) Núnez, as brothers, had highly similar conditions in the outset of their lives and careers. However, the last place where they lived and worked together was in fact Prague, where they both studied in the late 1950s and early 1960s at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design. From that point on, their careers across several continents took radically diverging paths. Guillermo Núnez made his way to New York. From there, he returned to Chile, assuming the post of director of the Museum of Contemporary Art to participate in the new cultural policies under Salvador Allende. After the 1973 coup and Allende's death, he was imprisoned and then had to flee to Europe, where on both sides of the Iron Curtain he testified as an exiled dissident to the crimes of Pinochet's military regime. Sergio Núnez left Prague for the post-revolutionary republic of Iraq, where he taught at Baghdad's Tahrir College. In the wake of the Ba'athist coup of 1963, he returned to Prague, where he settled permanently and worked for the International Students' Union, designing their posters. While Guillermo Núnez is acknowledged as a key figure in Chilean modern art, Sergio Núnez has been forgotten. This book employs the methodology of global art history to compare the careers of both brothers. More at: https://mistatvorivosti.umprum.cz/en/. O projektu Místa tvořivosti: Úspěšné uchovávání a prezentace hmotného i nehmotného kulturního dědictví jsou závislé na tom, jak dobře porozumíme podmínkám jeho vzniku v minulosti. Znalost těchto podmínek je podstatná i pro správnou odbornou interpretaci tohoto dědictví. Umělecké vzdělávání představuje základní úroveň, na níž se formují podmínky budoucí umělecké, uměleckořemeslné a designové tvorby. Projekt zkoumá tradici českého (resp. česko-německého) uměleckého vzdělávání od poloviny 19. století do konce 20. století na středních a vysokých uměleckých školách s primárním zaměřením na umělecký průmysl, užité umění a design. Ukazuje, jaké koncepty, ideje a dovednosti se vyučovaly na specializovaných školách, jak byly ministerské osnovy a instrukce adaptovány a rozvíjeny konkrétními pedagogy a jak si je absolventi odnášeli do své praxe. To napomůže zpřesnění, zlepšení a inovaci uměleckohistorických interpretačních modelů a konzervačních technik. Probádává také, jakou úlohu měly tyto specifické vzdělávací tradice v rámci česko-německých a česko-slovenských kulturních vztahů při konstrukci česk

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An epic middle grade supernatural adventure series, soon to be a major movie starring Marsai Martin. Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Skandar and the Unicorn Thief and Men in Black.Amari and the Night Brothers has been on the children’s NYT bestseller list since its launch in January, 2021Amari Peters knows three things.Her big brother Quinton has gone missing.No one will talk about it.His mysterious job holds the secret …So when Amari gets an invitation to the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, she’s certain this is her chance to find Quinton. But first she has to get her head around the new world of the Bureau, where mermaids, aliens and magicians are real, and her roommate is a weredragon.Amari must compete against kids who’ve known about the supernatural world their whole lives, and when each trainee is awarded a special supernatural talent, Amari is given an illegal talent – one that the Bureau views as dangerous.With an evil magician threatening the whole supernatural world, and her own classmates thinking she is the enemy, Amari has never felt more alone. But if she doesn’t pass the three tryouts, she may never find out what happened to Quinton …B. B. Alston lives in Lexington, SC. Amari and the Night Brothers is his debut middle grade novel. When not writing, he can be found eating too many sweets and exploring country roads to see where they lead.Cover artwork from rising star artist Brittany Jackson.

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The secret to your health, fitness and overall wellbeing lies in the most basic and overlooked aspect of your workout: how you breathe. Developing body strength while ignoring breathing strength is counterproductive. In The Oxygen Advantage, Patrick McKeown combines his successful breathing exercises with techniques designed to simulate high-altitude training in a highly successful programme that will significantly improve anyone''s health but will also empower athletes to improve their sports performance. These scientifically validated exercises have the potential to drastically improve your overall fitness, whether you are a habitual couch potato or an Ironman triathlon champion. These easy-to-use techniques can help to reduce your breathlessness, improve your sleep as well as reduce anxiety and stress. Drawing on his own experiences as an ex-asthmatic and the work he has done to help athletes and asthma sufferers alike to achieve greater fitness, Patrick shows you the key to a healthier, fitter you.

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The UK Children''s Laureate 2024-2026, Frank Cottrell-Boyce presents . . . The Wonder Brothers!''A writer of comic genius - he has something of Roald Dahl''s magic, but more heart'' - Sunday TelegraphBudding magicians everywhere, prepare to be dazzled and astounded by the laugh-out-loud adventure written by multi-award-winner Frank Cottrell-Boyce and illustrated throughout by Steven Lenton.It''s . . . SHOW TIME!Drum roll please for Nathan (that''s me) and Middy (that''s her). We are . . . The Wonder Brothers!Cousins Middy and Nathan love magic, the on-stage, cape-swirling, bunny-out-of-a-hat kind. So, when the famous Blackpool Tower dramatically vanishes the night of the Big Switch-On, showman Nathan announces live on TV that they will magic it back home.With a stick of rock, a spangly cape, and a bit of misdirection, they end up lost in Las Vegas, home to the grand master of illusion, and magic legend, Perplexion. But, with a great illusionist, comes great mystery – and , in Las Vegas, nothing is as it seems . . .

Objev podobné jako The Wonder Brothers - Frank Cottrell-Boyce

Can Captain Jack Aubrey and his crew defy the odds, and outmanoeuvre the French, to take two small but vital islands in the Indian Ocean?Life ashore on half pay, despite the joys of family life, is unlikely to satisfy a man of action such as Jack Aubrey. The sea calls to him. And so, when his friend, ship’s surgeon and secret agent Stephen Maturin, arrives with secret orders, Aubrey soon finds himself in command of a frigate and setting sail for the Cape of Good Hope.But, in Nelson’s navy, there are as many enemies within as without.‘A few books work their way . . . onto [bestseller] lists by genuine, lasting excellence – witness The Lord of the Rings, or Patrick O’Brian’s sea stories.’URSULA K. LE GUIN‘I devoured Patrick O’Brian’s twenty-volume masterpiece as if it had been so many tots of Jamaica grog.’CHRISTOPHER HITCHENS

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Get the most out of every bit of balcony space to easily grow your own sustainable, organic, and tasty food.Do you love having a balcony but aren''t sure how you can use it as a space to grow? Do you feel that being a few stories up in a building stops you from growing delicious crops? If the answer is "yes," then it''s time you read this book.Instagram sensation Patrick Vernuccio AKA @TheFrenchieGardener is a small-space grower with a big message. Building on his inspirational content, Tomatoes and Basil on the 5th Floor showcases easy and informative ways to grow fresh produce in containers and on a balcony, proving that anyone can enjoy tasty, organic food all year round.From dividing store-bought basil plants, to harvesting vegetables at the best time of year, to letting plants set seed for the benefit of wildlife, Patrick takes his readers through myriad ways to get crops and produce out of very limited space. Working with the seasons and with good-quality seed and compost, he explains all you need to know to ensure every inch of your balcony can give you tasty and beautiful crops to harvest.

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‘Fiercely intelligent, very funny and unlike anything else I’ve ever read’ MARK HADDON''Original...witty...playful…a wonderfully funny book'' JAMES WOOD''A triumph – a genuinely new story, a genuinely new form'' A. S. BYATTEleven-year-old Ludo is in search of a father. Raised singlehandedly by his mother Sibylla, Ludo’s been reading Greek, Arabic, Japanese and a little Hebrew since the age of four; but reading Homer in the original whilst riding the Circle Line on the London Underground isn’t enough to satisfy the boy’s boundless curiosity. Is he a genius? A real-life child prodigy? He’s grown up watching Seven Samurai on a hypnotising loop – his mother’s strategy to give him not one but seven male role models. And yet Ludo remains obsessed with the one thing his mother refuses to tell him: his real father’s name. Let loose on London, Ludo sets out on a secret quest to find the last samurai – the father he never knew.

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An emotional and uplifting Irish bestseller, perfect for fans of Sheila O''Flanagan and Heidi Swain.Three estranged sisters. Six months to come back together.When Georgie, Iris and Nola''s mother died, the sisters made a pact: they would always be there for one another, no matter what.Now, decades later, they can barely stand to be in the same room. As his health declined, their father came up with a plan to bring them back to one another. He stated in his will that before they can claim their inheritance, they must spend six months living together in the Irish village of Ballycove, and try to repair their broken relationships.But reunited in their childhood home, old resentments boil over, new secrets threaten to come out and each sister must decide what matters more: their pride, or their family. Can they overcome their past and find a way to love each other once more?Praise for Faith Hogan''s books: ''Uplifting, emotional and brimming with warmth and humour'' Cathy Bramley on The Ladies'' Midnight Swimming Club ''Joyful, life-affirming and inspirational'' Heidi Swain on The Ladies'' Midnight Swimming Club

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Laugh yourself silly with the InvestiGators! Crime-fighting alligators Mango and Brash are back in Take the Plunge – the second full colour comic book adventure by John Patrick Green. Perfect for fans of Dogman and Bunny vs Monkey.''Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny'' – Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey.The city is under attack by three dastardly villains! Evil cracker monster Crackerdile is back, a robo–ghost haunts the streets and . . . does that man have a snake arm?Even worse – on top of this crime wave comes. . . an actual wave! A huge flood threatens the city, and the InvestiGators are wrongly blamed for making this big splash. To clear their names Mango and Brash flush themselves down the toilet to find the real culprit! They’ll have to be extra sneaky to solve this mission or they’ll end up in deep water. . .The InvestiGators series is a hit with readers of all ages and covers positive themes like:Fun teamworkNever giving upPesky problem–solvingCollect all the books in this hilarious series of graphic novels for kids: InvestiGators, Off the Hook, Ants in our P.A.N.T.S and tons more. And don''t miss Agents of S.U.I.T., the spin off series featuring Mango and Brash''s colourful coworkers!

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** THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND SUNDAY TIMES ART BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 **A revelatory portrait of a great museum and the moving story of one guard''s quest to find solace and meaning in art''Who would have thought that the outstanding art book of you would have been written not by a curator or an art historian or even an artist - but by a museum guard?'' Sunday TimesWhen Patrick’s older brother dies at twenty-six, all he wants is to retreat. So, he does. He quits his job and seeks refuge in the most beautiful place he can think of: New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art.All the Beauty in the World recounts Patrick’s time as a museum guard, keeping quiet vigil over some of our greatest treasures and uncovering the Met’s innermost secrets. As his connection to the art and the life that swirls around it grows, so does Patrick – and gradually he emerges transformed by heartbreak, community and the power of art to illuminate life in all its pain, pleasure and hope.''As luminous as the old masters paintings'' Daily Mail''Consoling and beautiful'' Guardian''Marvellous'' Daily Telegraph''A beautiful tale about beauty. It is also a tale about grief, balancing solitude and comradeship, and finding joy in both the exalted and the mundane'' Washington Post*New York Times bestseller, Nov 24

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A hilarious unofficial tribute to the most opinionated and entertainingly cantankerous band in rock and roll history.Hello and listen up. In 1994, with the shock of the lightning that was Oasis’s force-of-nature debut album, the British band’s cigarettes-and-alcohol-fueled founding brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher went supernova all around the world. Most artists would have responded to this fame by opting to cast no shadow, saying less in public, or at least being more cautious when they did, reluctant to add to the weight of the world on their shoulders. Not Liam and Noel, who did a strange thing. As if born on a different cloud, they refused to be quiet ones and acquiesce to the typical masterplan for celebrity. For the next thirty years, they never stopped opening their big mouths and shouting out loud their opinions on everything underneath the sky. Whether as stormy as a cloudburst, as playful as a shakermaker, as wise as a headshrinker in a rockin’ chair, as uncouth as a girl in a dirty shirt with mucky fingers, or as lewd as fuckin’ in the bushes, their heathen chemistry was always electric—some might say as addictive as morning glory. Oasis Talking Shite celebrates these songbirds’ refreshing candor, constructing a magic pie of memorable quotes and photographs into a wall of wonder. Here they go let it out on nearly every topic imaginable, including religion, politics, technology, sports, aging, America, aliens, the Big Bang Theory, open-toed shoes, Christmas, SpongeBob SquarePants, other bands, and of course their all-time favorite subject: each other. Timed to the long-awaited Oasis reunion tour in summer 2025, in which they are keeping the dream alive despite just getting older, this book will help you stop crying your eyes out if you didn’t get tickets. In fact, it’s an eyeball tickler. D’you know what I mean? It’s something to read while waiting for the rapture. It won’t let you down and gives you something about which to talk tonight or on a Sunday morning call—an opportunity to look back in appreciation (not anger) as well as a reminder of why Liam and Noel will never slide away and definitely (not maybe) live forever as two of the most supersonic rock ‘n’ roll stars to ever turn up the sun. So put yer money where yer mouth is, bring it on down to the bookstore register, and bag it up.

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Enjoy this beautifully illustrated and packaged collection of Mutts comic strips from 2022 by Patrick McDonnell. The Little Things: A Mutts Treasury collects a year's worth of special and sweet moments with Earl, Mooch, and the rest of their four-legged friends. This treasury features an entire year's worth of Mutts comics, including sketch art and illustrations by author Patrick McDonnell. Printed on recycled paper.

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All the Freak Brothers stories, book covers, posters and merchandise collected together in one big volume. The definitive Freak Brothers book for years to come.

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Have you ever wondered how the constellations got their names? Or wanted to know the stories of the gods and heroes immortalised in the night sky?In Legends of the Stars, Patrick Moore, Britain''s best-loved astronomer and presenter of The Sky at Night for over fifty years, re-tells some of the stories behind these star-groups, and explains how to look for them in the heavens. From the great hunter Orion to his nemesis the Scorpion, and from Pegasus the flying horse to Jason''s ship the Argo, he guides the reader through the celestial picture book, bringing alive some of greatest tales ever told. In an age when the ancient myths are seldom taught in schools, this is an ideal book for anyone who has ever gazed at the stars and asked themselves how the names of the constellations came about.

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A series of definitive guides to the most influential film directors of our time. Charting the rise of these iconic filmmakers from their early years, through their breakout films and their evolution into cinematic greats, these neatly packaged guides are a must-have for any movie fan. Each title contains perceptive and insightful text about the director’s work, their inspirations, their unique filmmaking style and their favoured collaborations with actors, screenwriters and musicians. With discussion and in-depth analysis of each film in their canon, and packed with images from their films, as well as intriguing behind-the-scenes shots, these books provide an intimate celebration of each director’s work. Gangster movie, Western, film noir, rom com, screwball, musical, even the Biblical epic… There are few genres left untouched and untwisted by sibling visionaries Joel and Ethan Coen. Since 1984’s Blood Simple, the inscrutable brothers have effortlessly forged their own cinematic path, avoiding prevailing trends while crafting bold, stylish and witty movies that feel fresh and distinctive despite being deeply rooted in their creators’ filmic passion and knowledge. This is a definitive guide to that path, bringing the reader through Joel and Ethan’s 20 features (not counting the mezzanine) and exploring the themes, the tropes, the gags, the familiar faces – while also taking in all the Coen curios that litter this quirkily winding byway. From Texas to Minnesota, from Homer to Shakespeare, from Bluegrass to Busby Berkeley, from wrestling to bowling, from lost hats to severed toes, this book covers everything that one might reasonably consider (to use a word that would likely make Joel and Ethan wince) ‘Coenesque’… And then some.

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“AMARI IS MAGICAL!” ANGIE THOMASAn epic middle grade supernatural adventure series, soon to be a major movie starring Marsai Martin. Perfect for readers aged 8+ and fans of Percy Jackson, Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, Marvel and Onyeka.Amari Peters knows three things.Her big brother Quinton has gone missing.No one will talk about it.His mysterious job holds the secret…So when Amari gets an invitation to the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs, she’s certain this is her chance to find Quinton. But first she has to get her head around the new world of the Bureau, where mermaids, aliens and magicians are real, and her roommate is a weredragon.Amari must compete against kids who’ve known about the supernatural world their whole lives, and when each trainee is awarded a special supernatural talent, Amari is given an illegal talent – one that the Bureau views as dangerous.With an evil magician threatening the whole supernatural world, and her own classmates thinking she is the enemy, Amari has never felt more alone. But if she doesn’t pass the three tryouts, she may never find out what happened to Quinton …B. B. Alston lives in Lexington, SC. Amari and the Night Brothers is his debut middle grade novel. When not writing, he can be found eating too many sweets and exploring country roads to see where they lead.

Objev podobné jako Amari and the Night Brothers - BB Alston

Laugh yourself silly with the InvestiGators! Crime-fighting alligators Mango and Brash are back in Off the Hook – the third full colour comic book adventure by John Patrick Green, perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey.''Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny'' – Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey.After escaping from the InvestiGators, villains Crackerdile and Hookline and Slinker are back and badder than ever! Rob a bank? Check. Find a secret lair? Check. Kidnap a giant chicken? Check.Luckily, Mango and Brash are hot on their tail with their hi–tech Very Exciting Spy Technology (V.E.S.T.s). Do the InvestiGators have what it takes to catch the crooks or will the vile villains slither away from justice?The InvestiGators series is a hit with readers of all ages and covers positive themes like: Fun teamwork Never giving upPesky problem–solvingCollect all the books in the hilarious series of graphic novels for kids: InvestiGators, Take the Plunge, Ants in our P.A.N.T.S and tons more. Don''t miss Agents of S.U.I.T., the spin off series featuring Mango and Brash''s colourful coworkers.

Objev podobné jako InvestiGators: Off the Hook - John Patrick Green

''A writer of comic genius - he has something of Roald Dahl''s magic, but more heart'' - Sunday TelegraphNo matter how big the show – family, friendship and adventure shine through in The Wonder Brothers by multi-award-winning author Frank Cottrell-Boyce, illustrated throughout by Steven Lenton.Cousins Middy and Nathan love magic. The on-stage, cape-swirling, bunny-out-of-a-hat kind.For Middy, it’s all about patience and practice. She uses magic skills to help her out of tricky situations.Nathan is a show-off and a total danger magnet, he is drawn to the sensation, spectacle and audience.So when the famous Blackpool Tower dramatically vanishes the night of the Grand Lights Switch-On, showman Nathan announces live on TV that they will magic it back home.With a stick of rock, a spangly cape, and a bit of misdirection, they end up lost in Las Vegas, home to the grand master of illusion, Perplexion, ‘Legend of Magic’.Full of tricks, twists and deceptions, the delightful Nathan and Middy will keep you guessing until the very end.

Objev podobné jako The Wonder Brothers - Frank Cottrell-Boyce

Laugh yourself silly with the InvestiGators! Crime-fighting alligators Mango and Brash are back in Off the Hook – the third full colour comic book adventure by John Patrick Green, perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey.''Fast, fabulous, and fantastically funny'' – Jamie Smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey.After escaping from the InvestiGators, villains Crackerdile and Hookline and Slinker are back and badder than ever! Rob a bank? Check. Find a secret lair? Check. Kidnap a giant chicken? Check.Luckily, Mango and Brash are hot on their tail with their hi–tech Very Exciting Spy Technology (V.E.S.T.s). Do the InvestiGators have what it takes to catch the crooks or will the vile villains slither away from justice?The InvestiGators series is a hit with readers of all ages and covers positive themes like: Fun teamwork Never giving upPesky problem–solvingCollect all the books in the hilarious series of graphic novels for kids: InvestiGators, Take the Plunge, Ants in our P.A.N.T.S and tons more. Don''t miss Agents of S.U.I.T., the spin off series featuring Mango and Brash''s colourful coworkers.

Objev podobné jako InvestiGators: Off the Hook - John Patrick Green

A hilarious story about the world''s worst detectives by the bestselling author of the Alex Rider series, Anthony Horowitz.Meet the Diamond Brothers, the world''s most defective detectives, by the author of the number one bestselling Alex Rider series. When a dwarf comes into the office and leaves a package, Tim Diamond, the world''s worst private-detective, is faced with his toughest case yet. The office is ransacked and the package is found to contain simply a box of Maltesers. Who was the dwarf … and why was he murdered shortly after his visit?

Objev podobné jako The Diamond Brothers in The Falcon's Malteser - Anthony Horowitz

A hilarious story about the world''s worst detectives by the bestelling author of the Alex Rider series, Anthony Horowitz.Meet the Diamond Brothers, the world''s most defective detectives, by the author of the number one bestselling Alex Rider series. Wisecracking young Nick Diamond finds himself sharing a prison cell with Johnny Powers, Public Enemy No.1. His only chance of rescuing the situation is to nail master criminal the Fence. But first, Nick has to get out of jail…

Objev podobné jako The Diamond Brothers in Public Enemy Number Two - Anthony Horowitz

Shortlisted for the The Great Outdoors Awards – Outdoor Book of the Year 2020Shortlisted for the Boardman Tasker Award for Mountain Literature 2020There are strange relics hidden across Scotland’s landscape: forgotten places that are touchstones to incredible stories and past lives which still resonate today. Yet why are so many of these ‘wild histories’ unnoticed and overlooked? And what can they tell us about our own modern identity?From the high mountain passes of an ancient droving route to a desolate moorland graveyard, from uninhabited post-industrial islands and Clearance villages to caves explored by early climbers and the mysterious strongholds of Christian missionaries, Patrick Baker makes a series of journeys on foot and by paddle. Along the way, he encounters Neolithic settlements, bizarre World War Two structures, evidence of illicit whisky production, sacred wells and Viking burial grounds.Combining a rich fusion of travelogue and historical narrative, he threads themes of geology, natural and social history, literature, and industry from the places he visits, discovering connections between people and place more powerful than can be imagined.

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Whether close to home or far away, there are no safe harbours while Napoleon seeks to dominate the known world.Jack Aubrey, veteran of numerous battles, has been promoted to senior captain commanding a ship that has been sent out to reinforce the squadron blockading Toulon. Compared to the early days of the Napoleonic conflict, the action is slow, cold and dull. But a sudden turn of events takes Aubrey, and ship’s surgeon and spy Stephen Maturin, off on a hazardous mission to the Greek Islands, where the skill, daring and, indeed, luck of both men will be tested to the utmost.With so much at risk, will a Turkish alliance carry the day?‘I envy those who have never read Patrick O’Brian: an enormous pleasure awaits you.’Irish Times‘Wonderfully spacious, generous, funny, intelligent books.’JOHN LANCHESTER

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