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From the world''s favourite author of The No. 1 Ladies'' Detective Agency, this novel is about chance encounters; it is richly atmospheric and packed with compassion and humour.Often a small and seemingly insignificant event can change the course of our lives.Not long after starting a new job, Neil meets Chrissie. Romance soon blossoms and together they move to a lavish flat in Edinburgh. Everything seems to be falling into place perfectly.But an innocuous, throw-away comment unintentionally causes Neil’s career to collapse, and, at the same time, a cruel betrayal shatters the life he thought he knew.His only option is to escape to the secluded, remote beauty of a breathtaking Hebridean island. Here, he finds a different way of life, and new friendships develop. But he can’t escape the past forever, and soon he must confront a life-changing decision once more. Praise for Alexander McCall Smith''s writing: ''The author''s prose has the merits of simplicity, euphony and precision. This is art that conceals art'' – Sunday Telegraph''Bags of warmth and wisdom and easy, accomplished writing that begs for a comfy chair'' – The Times''Charming, delightful, feel-good stuff'' – Daily Express

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The twenty-fourth book in the multi-million copy bestselling and perennially adored No. 1 Ladies'' Detective Agency series.If you are the founder and Managing Director of the No. 1 Ladies'' Detective Agency you may expect complete strangers to approach you with their problems when they see you having dinner with your husband in a peri-peri restaurant. And if you are Precious Ramotswe, you are a kind and helpful person who will be willing to take on a quest to find the relatives of a man who, many years ago, left the country for the uncertainties and dangers of a distant conflict.While that is going on, though, there may be other things that claim your attention - such as the shocking news that a club that calls itself the Cool Singles Evening Club is encouraging married men to pretend to be single and meet women under false pretences. Who can be behind such a distasteful venture? Mma Ramotswe shows great tact in dealing with this situation, and avoids harm to the innocent.And all the time, she and her assistant, Grace Makutsi, are getting on with their normal lives - which, of course, include birthdays and the buying of birthday presents. A new dress makes a fine present, but not if, when being tried on, it splits in a way that is thought to be irreparable. Mma Potokwani has dealt with situations far worse that, and in dealing with this local emergency she shows her characteristic wisdom. At the end of the day, disaster is averted. Life in Botswana, that far and lovely country of the title, continues smoothly, which is what Mma Ramotswe and her friends want - and most certainly deserve.

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Three classic adventure tales from the bestselling author of The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, now together in paperback for the first time.Imagine living in the heart of Africa. Imagine living in a place where the sun rises every morning over blue mountains.Akimbo and his parents live on the edge of an African game reserve. It''s his father''s task to protect the thousands of amazing animals who make it their home, and wildlife-loving Akimbo dreams of helping him. In these three adventures, Akimbo protects elephants from poachers, saves a lion cub from a trap, and rescues a man from a crocodile!This 3-in-1 collection contains Akimbo and the Elephants, Akimbo and the Lions and Akimbo and the Crocodile Man.Fans of The Jungle Book and the Just So Stories will love these stories of wild animals and thrilling adventures.Alexander McCall Smith grew up in Zimbabwe and then moved to Scotland. He was a professor of Medical Law and has written almost 100 books, including the well-loved and bestselling No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series. He lives in Edinburgh.Illustrator Peter Bailey has worked with some of Britain''s best-known authors and poets, including Allan Ahlberg, Dick King-Smith, Michael Morpurgo and Philip Pullman.

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Precious Ramotswe takes on an interesting but sensitive case and learns valuable lessons along the way in this next installment of the beloved No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series. Mma Ramotswe has a deft hand in delicate cases, and never allows an act of injustice to pass unanswered. So, when it comes to her attention that a matter involving dubious motives has arisen, and that it will require the utmost discretion to resolve, she has no choice but to lend her skills in the arts of detection and reconciliation. She is, after all, head of Botswana’s premier detective agency, but that doesn’t mean she can’t use the help of Mma Makutsi and Mma Potokwane. Meanwhile, Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni has found himself in complicated circumstances of his own, requiring not a little of Mma Ramotswe’s time and expertise. In the end, as each of these predicaments comes untangled, Mma Ramotswe draws on her goodwill and generosity to bring important truths to light: of friendship, honesty, and love.

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The Perfect Passion Dating Company at No. 24 Mouse Lane in Edinburgh''s New Town is run by Katie Donald who has an innate instinct for bringing people together. She has developed a skill for finding out what it is that people really want. Along the way, Katie learns profound lessons about her own desires as she works at better understanding others. Although Katie has little in the way of direct experience, with the help of her amiable and handsome office neighbour William Kidd, she soon finds herself making matches for the lonely hearts tired of meeting online – and who want a more personal touch.For fans of Alexander McCall Smith''s many beloved series and romantic standalone novels, The Perfect Passion Company shows him at his most perceptive, playful, and generous. In the way that only McCall Smith can, this novel offers a glimpse inside the psychology of matchmaking, the search for love and companionship, and the mysterious spark of attraction that can, at times, catch hold of us all.Two stories that wind their way into this wonderful novel were previously available in different forms as e-book only shorts.

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The Perfect Passion Dating Company at No. 24 Mouse Lane in Edinburgh''s New Town is run by Katie Donald who has an innate instinct for bringing people together. She has developed a skill for finding out what it is that people really want. Along the way, Katie learns profound lessons about her own desires as she works at better understanding others. Although Katie has little in the way of direct experience, with the help of her amiable and handsome office neighbour William Kidd, she soon finds herself making matches for the lonely hearts tired of meeting online – and who want a more personal touch.For fans of Alexander McCall Smith''s many beloved series and romantic standalone novels, The Perfect Passion Company shows him at his most perceptive, playful, and generous. In the way that only McCall Smith can, this novel offers a glimpse inside the psychology of matchmaking, the search for love and companionship, and the mysterious spark of attraction that can, at times, catch hold of us all.Two stories that wind their way into this wonderful novel were previously available in different forms as e-book only shorts.

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A chance meeting with the manager of The Great Hippopotamus Hotel leads the much-admired and traditionally-built Precious Ramotswe to investigate what is going wrong with this previously successful country hotel. Guests have been unwell, clothing has disappeared from the washing line, and scorpions have found their way into the guest bedrooms. Mma Ramotswe drives out to the hotel with her irrepressible colleague, Grace Makutsi (97 per cent in the final examinations of the Botswana Secretarial College). What they find there are family conflicts that only the investigators of the No. 1 Ladies'' Detective Agency will be able to resolve.Meanwhile, at Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors, Mma Ramotswe''s husband, Mr J.L.B. Matekoni, gets a visit from a middle-aged client who wants to purchase a fast Italian sports car. What should the conscientious garagiste do in such circumstances? Should the client''s wife be told? Mma Ramotswe is used to wrestling with such tricky questions, but it is harder for Mr J.L.B. Matekoni.And in the background is that beautiful country, Botswana, with its wide skies and its courteous people. In such surroundings, big problems soon seem small, and small worries fade away altogether.

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During WW2 there was a rumour that German spies were landing by parachute in Britain, dressed as nuns...Conradin Muller was an unusual spy. He was recruited in Hamburg in June 1943, much against his will, and sent on his first, and only, mission in late September that year. He failed to send a single report back to Germany, and when the War came to an end in May 1945, he fell to his knees and wept with relief.From a highly reluctant German spy who is drawn to an East Anglian nunnery as his only means of escape, to the strange tale of one of the Cambridge spy ring's adventures with a Russian dwarf, these are Alexander McCall Smith's intriguing and typically inventive stories from the world of espionage.

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For philosophically minded Isabel Dalhousie, editor of the Review of Applied Ethics, getting through life with a clear conscience requires careful thought. And with the arrival of baby Charlie, not to mention a passionate relationship with his father Jamie, fourteen years her junior, Isabel enters deeper and rougher waters.Late motherhood is not the only challenge facing Isabel. Even as she negotiates a truce with her furious niece Cat, and struggles for authority over her son with her formidable housekeeper Grace, Isabel finds herself drawn into the story of a painter's mysterious death off the island of Jura. Perhaps most seriously of all, Isabel's professional existence and that of her beloved Review come under attack from the machiavellian and suspiciously handsome Professor Dove.A master storyteller whether debating ethics in Edinburgh or pursuing lady detectives in Africa, here Alexander McCall Smith is as witty and wise as his irresistibly spirited heroine.

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During WW2 there was a rumour that German spies were landing by parachute in Britain, dressed as nuns... Conradin Muller was an unusual spy. He was recruited in Hamburg in June 1943, much against his will, and sent on his first, and only, mission in late September that year.He failed to send a single report back to Germany, and when the War came to an end in May 1945, he fell to his knees and wept with relief. From a highly reluctant German spy who is drawn to an East Anglian nunnery as his only means of escape, to the strange tale of one of the Cambridge spy ring's adventures with a Russian dwarf, these are Alexander McCall Smith's intriguing and typically inventive stories from the world of espionage. 'Spy-masterful storytelling' Sunday Post'Delightfully old-fashioned and prudent of prose, McCall Smith unspools his tales' Daily Mail'[Adds] another treasure to McCall Smith's already glittering library' New York Journal of Books

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BOOK 15 IN THE MUCH-LOVED ISABEL DALHOUSIE SERIES''You can''t go out of the house without tripping over a philosophical question.'' That is a remark made by Isabel Dalhousie to Jamie, the bassoonist who is her handsome younger husband. Isabel''s own life, of course, points to the truth of this observation: she seems to attract philosophical problems in much the same way as a magnet attracts iron filings.In this latest movement in the symphony of her life, Isabel is faced with novel challenges, each of which tests her resolution to do the right thing. Dawn, a nurse in an infectious diseases ward, is let down by her lover and needs a place to live. Not surprisingly, Isabel offers her a roof over her head. What do you do, though if your house-guest locks herself away and avoids all contact?And then there is the pompous and slippery Professor Robert Lettuce. He is planning a prestigious conference, and involves Isabel in it. But look at the budget: why is there such a large payment for Lettuce himself and for a young female assistant? Isabel is suspicious.Other intriguing problems abound, including Isabel''s involvement in a book group threatened by discord and bickering. Isabel remains calm. Of course she does. She knows the power of love, reason, and a clear head to resolve all of these issues, and more.PRAISE FOR THE ISABEL DALHOUSIE NOVELS:''Isabel Dalhousie''s charm is undeniable'' Sunday Times''The No. 2 Lady Detective . . . anyone who loves Precious cannot fail to be charmed'' Mail on Sunday''Delightful . . . McCall Smith is a writer who celebrates kindness, in short supply in the world today'' Sunday Telegraph''McCall Smith''s greatest gift as a writer - and God knows this is just one of many - is that he can write likeable characters'' New Statesman

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Book 17 in the hugely popular 44 Scotland Street series by worldwide bestselling author Alexander McCall SmithGlasgow for Bertie is the promised land. The city of pies and Irn Bru, far from his controlling mother, Irene - his place of escape. But how will he respond to the news of the proposed merging of Edinburgh and Glasgow? A new member of Bertie''s class at school is causing ripples in his social circle. She is called Galactica MacFee and is going to be a match for Olive and her lieutenant, Pansy. And, an incredible new discovery: a Pictish stone, that is said to have the first-know written poem carved into it is the talk of the town. But, when the poem is eventually translated, it is thought it is best to keep it under wraps. In this new instalment in the perennially popular 44 Scotland Street series, we are back in the world of Angus and Domenico, Bruce, Matthew and Elspeth, and, of course, Bertie and his friend Ranald Braveheart Macpherson.PRAISE FOR THE 44 SCOTLAND STREET SERIES:''Perfect escapist fiction'' The Times''Simple, elegantly written and gently insightful'' Good Book Guide''A joyous, charming portrait of city life and human foibles'' Sunday Express''Does for Edinburgh what Armistead Maupin did for San Francisco... A light-hearted, genial soap opera'' Financial Times

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Glasgow for Bertie is the promised land. The city of pies and Irn Bru, far from his controlling mother, Irene – his place of escape. But how will he respond to the news of the proposed merging of Edinburgh and Glasgow? A new member of Bertie’s class at school is causing ripples in his social circle. She is called Galactica MacFee and is going to be a match for Olive and her lieutenant, Pansy.And, an incredible new discovery: a Pictish stone, that is said to have the first-know written poem carved into it is the talk of the town. But, when the poem is eventually translated, it is thought it is best to keep it under wraps.In this new instalment in the perennially popular 44 Scotland series, we are back in the world of Angus and Domenico, Bruce, Matthew and Elspeth, and, of course, Bertie and his friend Ranald Braveheart Macpherson. Filled with Alexander McCall Smith’s trademark wit, warmth and humour, this new book is a must-read.

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Precious Ramotswe learns valuable lessons about first impressions and forgiveness in this latest installment of the much-loved, best-selling No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. At Botswana's No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Precious Ramotswe and Grace Makutsi are intrigued by the troubling dismissal of an employee at a thriving local business. The ladies proceed with investigations as they are inclined to do - with Mma Makutsi's customary vigour, and Mma Ramotswe's rather more subtle caution. Soon enough, interesting discoveries are made... marital subterfuge, undue influence and commercial chicanery! Clearly, there is more to this dismissal than at first imagined. While Mma Makutsi's focus, as self-appointed Principal Investigating Officer, is firmly on the case, Mma Ramotswe's attention is diverted by personal matters. Not only has her disgraced ex-husband reappeared in town, but she has stumbled on an unsettling family secret of her own - one that might threaten what she holds closest to her heart. As Precious contemplates this painful possibility, she must draw on her strength and compassion and confront The House of Unexpected Sisters. And for both Mma Makutsi and Mma Ramotswe, the wise words of their mentor Clovis Andersen - 'the needle swings in confusing ways' - have never been more prescient . . .

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In the hilarious new novel in the best-selling Detective Varg series, Ulf Varg will need to resolve both a sensitive crime and his own delicate dilemma in the hopes of preserving the peace.The Department of Sensitive Crimes is downsizing in light of a recent downturn of sensitive crime, and staff members are wondering who among them will be transferred elsewhere. As the bickering between colleagues intensifies, Ulf tries his best to stay above the fray. But when Anna, a longtime friend and coworker, appears to blame him for an old case that went sideways, it seems she may be putting her own job prospects above their friendship.In the midst of all this, Ulf embarks on an important inquiry: a man''s cabin has mysteriously disappeared and Ulf is tasked with finding out what happened. How exactly does one steal a house? And, more to the point, how does one track down a stolen house? Meanwhile, a promising veterinary treatment for deafness in dogs has been announced, and Ulf''s dog, Martin, might be the perfect patient.This latest novel is another masterful, farcical installment in the series that defines the genre that Alexander McCall Smith is singlehandedly championing: Scandi blanc.

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Contemporary / British EnglishThe second exciting story from The No.1 Ladies Detective Agency series. Precious Ramotswe is now known as Botswanas first and only lady detective and has many cases. Shes looking for a young American who disappeared ten years ago. Will she finally marry Mr JLB Matekoni?

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Spring is coming slowly to Sweden - though not quite as slowly as Detective Ulf Varg's promised promotion at the Department of Sensitive Crimes. For Varg, referred by his psychoanalyst to group therapy at Malmoe's Wholeness Centre, life now seems mostly a circle of self-examination, something which may or may not be useful when it comes to the nature of his profession and the particularly sensitive cases that have recently come to light. All in a day's work for Detective Varg, except that one of his new investigations involves fellow detective Anna; it will require every ounce of self-discipline he has in order to remain professional. The other, more curious case is centred around internationally successful novelist Nils Personn-Cederstroem. According to his girlfriend, Cederstroem is being blackmailed - but by whom and for what reason? Accompanied by his irritating but kindly colleague Blomquist, Varg begins his enquiries and soon the answers fall neatly into place. Nothing and no one is ever that simple, however, and not for the first time he learns as much about his own emotional and moral landscape as he does about the motives of others. Now Varg must make a possibly life-changing decision. Will he choose his own happiness over that of his heart's desire?

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Contemporary / British English The second exciting story from The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series. Precious Ramotswe is now known as Botswana's first and only lady detective and has many cases. She's looking for a young American who disappeared ten years ago. Will she finally marry Mr JLB Matekoni? This Pack contains a Book and MP3

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Precious and Grace is a story about life at Botswana's leading No. 1 Ladies' detective agency.

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eBook: Škola na plachetnici? Tam určite nebude núdza o dobrodružstvo! Školu, do ktorej chodia súrodenci Ben a Fee, by im určite kadekto závidel. Je totiž na mori, na palube plachetnice menom Tobermory! Jedného dňa sa pri lodi objaví filmový štáb a Ben dokonca dostane ponuku zahrať si vo filme ako komparzista. Potom si však všimne čudné veci a nadobudne zvláštne podozrenie. Ide naozaj o filmárov alebo je nakrúcanie iba zásterkou pre niečo nekalé? Ben, Fee a ich priatelia rozhodne musia zistiť pravdu.

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Audiokniha: Zábavné i napínavé příběhy první soukromé detektivky v Botswaně, jihoafrické zemi, kde život je tak odlišný od našeho - a vášně a zločiny jsou často stejné. Knihu zimbabwsko-britského spisovatele čte Jana Stryková. Sympatická Precious Ramotswe zakládá první ženskou detektivní agenturu v Gaborone, hlavním městě Botswany. Nejenže se dokáže vypořádat s podvodníky, najít zmizelého manžela nebo zkrotit neposlušné dcery ustaraných rodičů, ale nabídne nám také pohled do duše národa, jenž obývá oblast na prahu pouště Kalahari. Když se Precious nakonec vrhne po stopách zmizelého dítěte, riskuje vlastní pověst a možná i život. Alexander McCall Smith okouzlil čtenáře netradiční hlavní hrdinkou i jejím chytrým humorem. Alexander McCall Smith (1948) Alexander McCall Smith je zimbabwsko-britský spisovatel, publicista a vysokoškolský pedagog. Své vzdělání získal ve Skotsku a v Zimbabwe. Jde o spisovatele a profesora lékařského práva na Edinburské univerzitě a je členem několika národních a mezinárodních institucí zabývajících se bioetikou. Jeho knihy zahrnují práce o lékařském právu, trestním právu a filozofii. Stejně tak je autorem řady knih pro děti, sbírek povídek a románů. Působil také na několika univerzitách v Africe včetně Botswany, kde nějakou dobu žil. Jana Stryková (1979) Vystudovala DAMU – obor činoherní herectví. Po absolvování DAMU v roce 2001 nastoupila angažmá v divadle F. X. Šaldy v Liberci, v sezóně 2003-2004 byla na volné noze a hrála v Divadle Bez Zábradlí, Letních shakespearovských slavností 2004, Divadle Viola, Divadle Radka Brzobohatého a Divadle v Celetné. Od roku 2004 má stálé angažmá v Divadle Rokoko. Také točí filmy, reklamy, dabuje, moderuje a příležitostně se věnuje modelingu – módní přehlídky pro herečky. Na obrazovce jsme ji mohli vidět v pohádce Hospoda U bílé kočky nebo v seriálu Dokonalý svět.

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Contemporary / British EnglishPrecious Ramotswe is a kind, warm-hearted and large African lady. She is also the only female private detective in Botswana. Her agency – the No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency – is the best in the country. With help of her secretary, Mma Makutsi, and her best friend, Mr JLB Matekoni, she solves a number of difficult problems. A missing husband, a missing finger and a missing child – she will solve these mysteries in her own special way.This Pack contains a Book and MP3

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Thirteen-year-old Leni is coming of age in a tumultuous time. Caught in the riptide of her parents’ passionate, stormy relationship, she dares to hope that Alaska will lead to a better future for her family, and a place to belong. Her mother, Cora, will do anything and go anywhere for the man she loves, even if it means following him into the unknown.As Leni grows up in the shadow of her parents’ increasingly volatile marriage, she meets Matthew. And Matthew – thoughtful, kind, and brave – makes her believe in the possibility of a better life. With her trademark combination of elegant prose and deeply drawn characters, Kristin Hannah celebrates the remarkable and enduring strength of women.

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Kniha - autor Kristin Hannah, 400 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná She will discover the best of herself in the worst of times... Texas, 1934. Elsa Martinelli had finally found the life she’d yearned for. A family, a home and a livelihood on a farm on the Great Plains. But when drought threatens all she and her community hold dear, Elsa’s world is shattered to the winds. Fearful of the future, when Elsa wakes to find her husband has fled, she is forced to make the most agonizing decision of her life. Fight for the land she loves or take her beloved children, Loreda and Ant, west to California in search of a better life. Will it be the land of milk and honey? Or will their experience challenge every ounce of strength they possess? From the overriding love of a mother for her child, the value of female friendship and the ability to love again – against all odds – Elsa’s incredible journey is a story of survival, hope and what we do for the ones we...

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Blast off on an adventure with the Space Cadets! From beloved children's author-illustrator Alex T. Smith, the bestselling creator of Claude and How Winston Delivered Christmas, comes a funny and fast-paced illustrated adventure through space.Filled with out-of-this world illustrations on every page, Astrid and the Space Cadets: Race from Planet Peril! is perfect for fans of Grimwood and Bad Guys, and for kids who are ready to read by themselves.Astrid Atomic and her best friends, the Space Cadets, have been given an important mission from the Chief – to retrieve the special trophy for the Supersonic Saturn Race. Tonight they'll have to fly under boiling hot lava waterfalls, zoom through fields of flaming flowers and sneak past a big, toothy, scary space monster! And things go from bad to worse when they realize that the naughty Dr Boris Uranus on their tail. Will they get to the trophy before time runs out?Don't miss Astrid and the gang's first adventure in Astrid and the Space Cadets: Attack of the Snailiens!

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‘Powerful and compelling’ - Delia Owens, number one international bestselling author of Where The Crawdads SingThe Four Winds is a deeply moving, powerful story about the strength and resilience of women and the bond between mother and daughter, by the multi-million copy number one bestselling author of The Nightingale.She will discover the best of herself in the worst of times . . .Texas, 1934. Elsa Martinelli had finally found the life she’d yearned for. A family, a home and a livelihood on a farm on the Great Plains. But when drought threatens all she and her community hold dear, Elsa’s world is shattered to the winds.Fearful of the future, when Elsa wakes to find her husband has fled, she is forced to make the most agonizing decision of her life. Fight for the land she loves or take her beloved children, Loreda and Ant, west to California in search of a better life. Will it be the land of milk and honey? Or will their experience challenge every ounce of strength they possess?From the overriding love of a mother for her child, the value of female friendship and the ability to love again – against all odds, Elsa’s incredible journey is a story of survival, hope and what we do for the ones we love.Praise for Kristin Hannah‘A rich, compelling novel of love, sacrifice and survival’ - Kate Morton‘A masterclass’ - Karen Swan****What readers LOVE about The Four Winds'Everyone should read this book. This is the new American classic''It will break your heart and bring you to tears. It will also be one of the best books you read all year!''This is historical fiction at its best: compelling, compassionate, enraging and courageous. I absolutely loved this book!''Gripping and captivating . . . heartbreaking and inspiring''We fall in love with a warrior who finds her power and strength, surrounded by love. Beautiful''BRAVO to the author, this is her best work yet'

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eBook: \'The Winds of Chance\' by Rex Beach is an adventure novel which tells a fictionalised story of the Gold Rush. Adapted into a silent film of the same name in 1925, the story follows the penniless Pierce Phillips who cannot go seeking gold so instead works packing supplies for the other adventurers. Phillips soon falls in love with Countess Courteau but when he proposes to her he discovers that she already has a husband. Pierce Phillips then joins a travelling show where one member, Laure, falls in love with him. When Phillips pays more attention to Rouletta, a daughter of a gambler, Laure becomes jealous and conspires with Count Courteau, who believes that Phillips is his wife\'s lover. Set in Alaska during the Klondike Gold Rush, this novel will be enjoyed by fans of \' A Real Life Alaskan Adventure\', and \'The Klondike Gold Rush\'.-

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A stunningly inventive breakthrough novel that takes the fantasy genre into a new dimension; this fourth novel in the Sword of Truth sequence takes the series on to much darker ground without losing any of its powerful magic and mystery, any of its gripping storytelling quality.

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Kniha - autor Joan Didion, 126 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá

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A landmark publication that captures the beautiful richness of every aspect of trees and their importance for science, culture and the future of humankind. Trees feed us, shelter us, inspire us and heal us. In a world facing the destruction of the Amazon rainforest and a pressing climate emergency, the importance of these primeval beings in shaping our future is hard to understate. Generously illustrated and organized according to tree lifecycle – from seeds, leaves and form to wood, flowers and fruit – this book celebrates the great diversity and beauty of the 60,000 tree species that inhabit our planet. Exquisite details are rendered by surprising photography and infographics: intricate bark and leaf patterns, intertwined ecosystems, colourful flower displays, archaic wooden wheels and timber houses. Integral to science, art and culture, fundamental and fragile, dependent and depended on, the vitality of trees is revealed like never before.

Objev podobné jako Trees: From Root to Leaf - Paul Smith

The sequel to Jonas Jonasson's international bestseller The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and DisappearedIt all begins with a hot air balloon trip and three bottles of champagne. Allan and Julius are ready for some spectacular views, but they're not expecting to land in the sea and be rescued by a North Korean ship, and they could never have imagined that the captain of the ship would be harbouring a suitcase full of contraband uranium, on a nuclear weapons mission for Kim Jong-un ...Soon Allan and Julius are at the centre of a complex diplomatic crisis involving world figures from the Swedish foreign minister to Angela Merkel and President Trump. Things are about to get very complicated ...

Objev podobné jako The Accidental Further Adventures of the Hundred-Year-Old Man - Jonas Jonasson

Ambientair The Olphactory Verbena, 200 g, Vonné svíčky Vůně do bytu, Vonná svíčka Ambientair The Olphactory Verbena provoní váš domov nádhernou vůní a vytvoří tak útulnou atmosféru, díky níž se budete vždy cítit skvěle. Vlastnosti: citrusová vůně svěží vůně dlouhá doba hoření Složení: směs rostlinných vosků s obsahem esenciálních olejů recyklovatelný produkt Jak používat: Svíčku pokládejte na dostatečně tepelně odolný povrch. Nenechávejte hořet déle než 4 hodiny. Nikdy nedovolte, aby svíčka dohořela až do úplného konce. Hořící svíčku nenechávejte nikdy bez dozoru a v blízkosti lehko vznětlivých předmětů. Uchovávejte mimo dosah dětí a domácích zvířat. Pro optimální hoření doporučejeme knot pravidelně zastřihávat na doporučenou délku.

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Ambientair The Olphactory Verbena, 500 ml, Osvěžovače vzduchu Vůně do bytu, Bytový sprej Ambientair The Olphactory Verbena jediným stiskem krásně provoní prostory vašeho interiéru. Díky jeho okamžitému účinku si můžete vychutnat příjemnou vůni hned ve chvíli, kdy to potřebujete. Vlastnosti: svěží vůně Jak používat: Sprej je vhodný k provonění menších prostor. Uchovávejte mimo dosah dětí a domácích zvířat. Pokud se náplň produktu střetne s kůží, okamžitě ji omyjte velkým množstvím vody a mýdla. Při zasáhnutí očí několik minut vyplachujte vodou. Postupujte dle přiloženého návodu.

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'A powerful, stirring, wind-swept tale set in Depression-era America that makes your heart break and soar in equal measure.' - Matt Haig, author of The Midnight LibraryThe Four Winds, an instant New York Times number one bestseller and Richard and Judy Book Club Pick, is a deeply moving story about the strength and resilience of women and the bond between mother and daughter, by the multi-million-copy bestselling author of The Nightingale, Kristin Hannah. ‘Powerful and compelling’ – Delia Owens, author of Where the Crawdads SingShe will discover the best of herself in the worst of times . .. Texas, 1934. Elsa Martinelli had finally found the life she’d yearned for.A family, a home and a livelihood on a farm on the Great Plains. But when drought threatens all she and her community hold dear, Elsa’s world is shattered to the winds. Fearful of the future, when Elsa wakes to find her husband has fled, she is forced to make the most agonizing decision of her life.Fight for the land she loves or take her beloved children, Loreda and Ant, west to California in search of a better life. Will it be the land of milk and honey? Or will their experience challenge every ounce of strength they possess?From the overriding love of a mother for her child, the value of female friendship and the ability to love again – against all odds – Elsa’s incredible journey is a story of survival, hope and what we do for the ones we love. 'A story of love, family, unbreakable bonds, bravery and hope.I loved this book so much!' - Christy Lefteri, author of The Beekeeper of Aleppo****What readers LOVE about The Four Winds:‘Everyone should read this book. This is the new American classic’‘It will break your heart and bring you to tears. It will also be one of the best books you read all year!’‘This is historical fiction at its best: compelling, compassionate, enraging and courageous.I absolutely loved this book!’‘Gripping and captivating . . .heartbreaking and inspiring’‘We fall in love with a warrior who finds her power and strength, surrounded by love. Beautiful’‘BRAVO to the author, this is her best work yet’

Objev podobné jako The Four Winds: The Number One Bestselling Richard & Judy Book Club Pick - Hannah Kristin

Ambientair The Olphactory Verbena, 360 g, Vonné svíčky Vůně do bytu, Vonná svíčka Ambientair The Olphactory Verbena provoní váš domov nádhernou vůní a vytvoří tak útulnou atmosféru, díky níž se budete vždy cítit skvěle. Vlastnosti: svěží vůně dlouhá doba hoření ideální jako dárek designový obal Složení: směs rostlinných vosků bavlněný knot Jak používat: Svíčku pokládejte na dostatečně tepelně odolný povrch. Nenechávejte hořet déle než 4 hodiny. Nikdy nedovolte, aby svíčka dohořela až do úplného konce. Hořící svíčku nenechávejte nikdy bez dozoru a v blízkosti lehko vznětlivých předmětů. Uchovávejte mimo dosah dětí a domácích zvířat. Nechte vždy svíčku hořet minimálně po tu dobu, než se roztaví celá horní vrstva. Předejdete tak vzniku nežádoucí prohlubně ve vosku. Pro optimální hoření doporučejeme knot pravidelně zastřihávat na doporučenou délku.

Objev podobné jako Ambientair The Olphactory Verbena vonná svíčka (brown) Further 360 g

Ambientair The Olphactory Verbena, 135 g, Vonné svíčky Vůně do bytu, Vonná svíčka Ambientair The Olphactory Verbena provoní váš domov nádhernou vůní a vytvoří tak útulnou atmosféru, díky níž se budete vždy cítit skvěle. Vlastnosti: svěží vůně dlouhá doba hoření ideální jako dárek designový obal Složení: směs rostlinných vosků bavlněný knot Jak používat: Svíčku pokládejte na dostatečně tepelně odolný povrch. Nenechávejte hořet déle než 4 hodiny. Nikdy nedovolte, aby svíčka dohořela až do úplného konce. Hořící svíčku nenechávejte nikdy bez dozoru a v blízkosti lehko vznětlivých předmětů. Uchovávejte mimo dosah dětí a domácích zvířat. Nechte vždy svíčku hořet minimálně po tu dobu, než se roztaví celá horní vrstva. Předejdete tak vzniku nežádoucí prohlubně ve vosku. Pro optimální hoření doporučejeme knot pravidelně zastřihávat na doporučenou délku.

Objev podobné jako Ambientair The Olphactory Verbena vonná svíčka (brown) Further 135 g

Ambientair The Olphactory Verbena, 250 ml, Aroma difuzéry s náplní Vůně do bytu, Aroma difuzér Ambientair The Olphactory Verbena představuje příjemný způsob provonění vašeho interiéru. Vlastnosti: bylinné aroma Složení: bez obsahu alkoholu Jak používat: Postupujte dle přiloženého návodu. Intenzitu vůně ve vašem interiéru také můžete zvýšit občasným otáčením namočených tyčinek. Uchovávejte mimo dosah dětí. Pokud se náplň difuzéru střetne s kůží, okamžitě ji omyjte velkým množstvím vody a mýdla. Při zasáhnutí očí několik minut vyplachujte vodou.

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Ambientair The Olphactory Verbena, 500 ml, Náplně do katalytické lampy Vůně do bytu, Náhradní náplň Ambientair The Olphactory Verbena změní vůni každého prostoru dle vaší aktuální nálady. Vlastnosti: krásně provoní celý prostor lze nechat bez obav bez dozoru ničí v místnosti všechny pachy včetně cigaretového kouře, výparů z vaření nebo pachu domácích mazlíčků Jak používat: Z lampy sundejte ozdobné i zhášecí víčko a pomocí trychtýře nalijte vonnou esenci do 2/3 lampy. Vraťte do lampy knot s kamínkem a uzavřete zhášecím víčkem. Po cca 20 minutách, až vůně přes knot vystoupá až ke kamínku, vezměte zapalovač a kamínek zapalte. Plamen nechte hořet 3–5 minut a poté ho sfoukněte, kamínek překryjte ozdobným víčkem. Katalytický proces je tímto zahájen a lampa začíná vonět. Po dosažení požadované intenzity vůně, zaměňte ozdobné za zhášecí víčko. Tím končí katalytická reakce. Používejte dle přiloženého návodu.

Objev podobné jako Ambientair The Olphactory Verbena náplň do katalytické lampy Further 500 ml

**A Summer 2024 pick in the Times Literary Supplement and the Financial Times**"Andrey Kurkov is often called Ukraine''s greatest living writer, and it is a gift for crime fiction fans that he writes in this genre" New York Times"A very intriguing and atmospheric novel by a highly accomplished writer . . . A fascinating read in the light of contemporary events" Alexander McCall Smith, Bestselling Author of The No. 1 Ladies'' Detective AgencyKyiv, 1919. The Soviets control the city, but White armies menace them from the West. No man trusts his neighbour and any spark of resistance may ignite into open rebellion.When Samson Kolechko''s father is murdered, his last act is to save his son from a falling Cossack sabre. Deprived of his right ear instead of his head, Samson is left an orphan, with only his father''s collection of abacuses for company.Until, that is, his flat is requisitioned by two Red Army soldiers, whose secret plans Samson is somehow able to overhear with uncanny clarity. Eager to thwart them, he stumbles into a world of murder and intrigue that will either be the making of him - or finish what the Cossack started.Inflected with Kurkov''s signature humour and magical realism, The Silver Bone takes inspiration from the real life archives of crime enforcement agencies in Kyiv, crafting a propulsive narrative that bursts to life with rich historical detail.Translated from the Russian by Boris Dralyuk

Objev podobné jako The Silver Bone - Andrey Kurkov

Rok vydání: 2021.0 Varianta: Stories From The City, Stories From The Sea (180 g) (Vinyl LP) Subžánr: Folk Rock;Indie Rock;Art Rock;Alternative Rock Interpret / Téma: PJ Harvey Žánr: Pop;Rock Datum vydání: 2021-02-26 Vydavatelství: Island Records Barva: Černá Hmotnost: 180 g Barva podle výrobce: Black Dekáda interpreta: 1990 - 1999;2020 - 2029;2000 - 2009;1980 - 1989;2010 - 2019 Země interpreta: Velká Británie Balení obsahuje: LP Složení setu: 1 ks Typ: Album;LP deska Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Země původu: Německo

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In The War on the West, international bestselling author Douglas Murray asks: if the history of humankind is one of slavery, conquest, prejudice, genocide and exploitation, why are only Western nations taking the blame for it?It's become perfectly acceptable to celebrate the contributions of non-Western cultures, but discussing their flaws and crimes is called hate speech. What's more it has become acceptable to discuss the flaws and crimes of Western culture, but celebrating their contributions is also called hate speech. Some of this is a much-needed reckoning; however, some is part of a larger international attack on reason, democracy, science, progress and the citizens of the West by dishonest scholars, hatemongers, hostile nations and human-rights abusers hoping to distract from their ongoing villainy.In The War on the West, Douglas Murray shows the ways in which many well-meaning people have been lured into polarisation by lies, and shows how far the world's most crucial political debates have been hijacked across Europe and America. Propelled by an incisive deconstruction of inconsistent arguments and hypocritical activism, The War on the West is an essential and urgent polemic that cements Murray's status as one of the world's foremost political writers.

Objev podobné jako The War on the West - Douglas Murray

Harry Potter in 100 Objects presents a host of incredible props, artefacts and set items from the legendary Harry Potter movies. Through colourful photography and insider facts from the creators of all eight films, readers will discover the significance of each object and its unique role in shaping the beloved series. Filled with cast and crew interviews, behind-the-scenes accounts, concept art and film facts, this is a must-have for all Harry Potter fans.100 ICONIC OBJECTS: A stunning range of objects play a part in Harry’s journey, from the Elder Wand to the Cloak of Invisibility and the Sword of Gryffindor. Learn about the design, creation and significance of dozens of these important artefacts from the wizarding world. 8 FEATURED FILMS: The objects featured span all eight Harry Potter films, from Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone to Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 and 2.EXCLUSIVE CONTENT: Packed with behind-the-scenes information, interviews and concept art from the Harry Potter filmmakers and crew.

Objev podobné jako From the Films of Harry Potter: 100 Objects: The Most Iconic Props from the Movies - Jody Revensonová

Winner of the Estoril Global Issues Distinguished Book Prize 2013 In 1412, Europe was a miserable backwater ravaged by plague, bad sanitation and incessant war, while the Orient was home to dazzling civilizations. Yet, somehow, the West came to dominate the Rest for most of the next half millennium. In this vital, brilliant book, Niall Ferguson reveals the six 'killer applications' that the Rest lacked: competition, science, property rights, medicine, consumerism and the work ethic. And he asks: do we still have these winning tools? Or is this the end of Western ascendancy? 'Brilliantly written, full of wit and virtuosity, stuffed with memorable lines and gorgeous bits of information. A great read' The Times

Objev podobné jako Civilization : The West and the Rest - Niall Ferguson

A Guardian, Financial Times, New Statesman, The Rest is Politics and Waterstones Highlight for 2024''Quinn has done a lot more than reinvent the wheel. What we have here is a truly encyclopaedic and monumental account of the ancient world'' THE TIMES''A work of great confidence, empathy, learning and imagination'' RORY STEWART''Bold, beautifully written and filled with insights . . . Extraordinary'' PETER FRANKOPAN''One of the most fascinating and important works of global history to appear for many years'' WILLIAM DALRYMPLEThe West, the story goes, was built on the ideas and values of Ancient Greece and Rome, which disappeared from Europe during the Dark Ages and were then rediscovered by the Renaissance. But what if that isn’t true?In a bold and magisterial work of immense scope, Josephine Quinn argues that the real story of the West is much bigger than this established paradigm leads us to believe. So much of our shared history has been lost, drowned out by the concept – developed in the Victorian era – of separate ‘civilisations’.Moving from the Bronze Age to the Age of Exploration, How the World Made the West reveals a new narrative: one that traces the millennia of global encounters and exchange that built what is now called the West, as societies met, tangled and sometimes grew apart. From the creation of the alphabet by Levantine workers in Egypt, who in a foreign land were prompted to write things down in their own language for the first time, to the arrival of Indian numbers in Europe via the Arab world, Quinn makes the case that understanding societies in isolation is both out-of-date and wrong. It is contact and connections, rather than solitary civilisations, that drive historical change. It is not peoples that make history – people do.

Objev podobné jako How the World Made the West - Josephine Quinn

Kniha - autor Emil Hradecký, česky Emil Hradecký (*1953) je jedním z významných českých skladatelů, kteří se ve své tvorbě často inspirují taneční hudbou a jazzem. Intenzivně se věnuje pedagogické činnosti, s níž spojuje velkou část své kompoziční tvorby. Hradecký vytvořil celou řadu různých metodických pomůcek, učebnic a instruktivních skladeb pro děti. Mezi instruktivní literaturu bychom mohli zařadit také titul Jazz Winds, který zahrnuje již dříve vydaná alba Jazzová flétna, Jazzová trubka a Jazzový trombon. Jedná se o pět skladeb pro sólový dechový nástroj s doprovodem klavíru, v nichž autor využívá oblíbené jazzové taneční rytmy. Výhodou této publikace je značná univerzalita obsazení. Sólový hlas může hrát nejen flétna, trubka a trombon, ale i klarinet, saxofon, hoboj, fagot, případně housle nebo violoncello. Díky své přístupnosti a přiměřené náročnosti budou tyto skladby jistě dobře využitelné v praxi. K hudebnině lze zakoupit též CD.

Objev podobné jako Jazz Winds (9790260103177)

The Physio is an incredibly powerful, and totally unforgettable, narrative that explores the present and the past of author, Jonathan Smith, a man whose life has been upended by Parkinsons - a condition that threatens to take away his independence and identity. As he painstakingly relearns to perform the simplest tasks with his left hand, he is forced to confront his limitations and the reality of his condition. But it is within the walls of the physiotherapy room that Jonathan finds an unexpected ally in Clare, his physiotherapist - whose expertise and adventurous spirit challenge him to push beyond his boundaries. As Jonathan grapples with the frustrations of daily life, Clare becomes more than just a therapist; she becomes a mentor and confidante. Their relationship, rooted in mutual respect and understanding, blossoms as they share stories, fears, and laughter - each session a step closer to Jonathan''s physical and emotional healing. But the book is also a vivid account of the books and plays that he has written as well as those that he has read, and one begins to understand that this is not just a book about healing but an autobiography, a total life, viewed through the lens of literature.

Objev podobné jako The Physio - Jonathan Smith

Look up! From the Caldecott Medal-winning creator of the Hat trilogy comes a new deadpan gem.Turtle really likes standing in his favourite spot. He likes it so much that he asks his friend Armadillo to come over and stand in it, too. But now that Armadillo is standing in that spot, he has a bad feeling about it...A hilarious meditation on the workings of friendship, fate, shared futuristic visions, and that funny feeling you get that there’s something off somewhere, but you just can’t put your finger on it. Merging broad visual suspense with wry wit and existential silliness, celebrated picture-book creator Jon Klassen gives us a wholly original comedy for the ages.

Objev podobné jako The Rock from the Sky - Jon Klassen

The International Bestseller 'A love story to the mountains in the mist, the pulsating northern lights and the red deer at dawn. And to independence' – The Washington Post'A Thoreauvian account of solitary life in the Scottish Highlands . . . delightful' – Kirkus Reviews'Ken Smith’s advice for staying alive in inclement conditions could equally be applied to achieving hard-won dreams' – Geographical'Ken Smith comes across as a thoughtful, resourceful and above all humane man . . . inspiring' – BBC Countryfile Magazine*****Could you leave behind the bustle of modern society and spend your days immersed in nature? In The Way of the Hermit, seventy-four-year-old Ken Smith recounts a life he has chosen to spend alone with the wilderness.Ken Smith has spent the past four decades in the Scottish Highlands. He lives alone, with no electricity or running water. His home is a log cabin nestled near Loch Treig, known as 'the lonely loch', where he lives off the land: he fishes for his supper, chops his own wood, and even brews his own tipple. He is, in the truest sense of the word, a hermit.For the first time, Ken shares the story of his life. From his working-class origins in Derbyshire, to the formative years he spent travelling in the Yukon and finally how he came to be the Hermit of Loch Treig. Looking back through decades of diary entries, Ken reflects upon the reasons he turned his back on society, the vulnerability of old age and the awe and wonder of a life lived in nature. The Way of the Hermit is a humorous, transcendent and life-affirming memoir.

Objev podobné jako The Way of the Hermit - Ken Smith

Kniha - autor Haruki Murakami, 186 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Haruki Murakami, 186 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná New edition.

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