voyaging volume one the plague star george r r martin

Journey across the cosmos in George R. R. Martin s beloved sci-fi universe, the Thousand Worlds, as a ragtag group of conspirators embark on a mysterious mission to gain unfathomable fame and fortune⠔if only they can survive.⠜Voyaging is an absolute delight as Raya Golden brings Martin⠙s space opera to life.⠝⠔Neil Gaiman, author of The SandmanOn the distant planet Hro B⠙rana, the last words of a dying man echo through the halls of a run-down trading station.Nearly three hundred years later, a group of fortune seekers embark on a mission to unravel the mystery of the fabled Plague Star aboard a rickety trade ship called The Cornucopia of Excellent Goods at Low Prices. But their journey will be far more perilous than any of them could have imagined⠔who will survive this deadly quest and battle it out for the final prize?A darkly comic meditation on our future as a species, Voyaging, Volume 1: The Plague Star is a sci-fi adventure story of intrigue, greed, deception, and of course⠦ cats.Adapted and vividly illustrated by Hugo Award⠓nominated artist Raya Golden, this thrilling and action-packed graphic novel brings the first story from #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author George R. R. Martin⠙s classic collection Tuf Voyaging to life.

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THE INSPIRATION FOR HBO AND SKY’S INTERNATIONAL SMASH HIT GAME OF THRONESDiscover the series behind the global phenomenon and the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age with this seven-book collection.Return to Westeros.More than a hundred years after the events of HBO and Sky’s HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, the greatest battle for the Iron Throne began…George R.R. Martin s A Song of Ice and Fire series has set the benchmark for contemporary epic fantasy. Labelled by Time magazine as one of the top 100 most influential people in the world, Martin has conjured a world as complex and vibrant as that of J.R.R. Tolkien, populated by a huge cast of fascinating, complex characters, and boasting a history that stretches back twelve thousand years.Three great storylines weave through the books, charting the civil war for control of the Seven Kingdoms; the defence of the towering Wall of ice in the uttermost north against the unearthly threat of the Others; and across the Narrow Sea the rise to power of Daenerys Targaryen and the last live dragons in the world.A Song of Ice and Fire is the inspiration for HBO and Sky’s Game of Thrones, the most-watched TV series of all time.The box-set includes:A GAME OF THRONESA CLASH OF KINGSA STORM OF SWORDS, 1: STEEL AND SNOWA STORM OF SWORDS, 2: BLOOD AND GOLDA FEAST FOR CROWSA DANCE WITH DRAGONS, 1: DREAMS AND DUSTA DANCE WITH DRAGONS, 2: AFTER THE FEAST

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HBO s hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R R Martin s internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A DANCE WITH DRAGONS: AFTER THE FEAST is the SECOND part of the fifth volume in the series. The future of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance. In King s Landing the Queen Regent, Cersei Lannister, awaits trial, abandoned by all those she trusted; while in the eastern city of Yunkai her brother Tyrion has been sold as a slave. From the Wall, having left his wife and the Red Priestess Melisandre under the protection of Jon Snow, Stannis Baratheon marches south to confront the Boltons at Winterfell. But beyond the Wall the wildling armies are massing for an assault...On all sides bitter conflicts are reigniting, played out by a grand cast of outlaws and priests, soldiers and skinchangers, nobles and slaves. The tides of destiny will inevitably lead to the greatest dance of all.

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Magic, music, drugs and rock n roll in an early novel from George R. R. Martin, author of A GAME OF THRONESOne-time underground journalist Sandy Blair has traveled far from his radical roots in the 60s - until the bizarre and brutal murder of a millionaire rock promoter draws him back. As Sandy sets out to investigate the crime, he finds himself on a magical mystery tour of the pent-up passions of his generation. For a new messiah has resurrected the once legendary rock band Nazgul - but with an apocalyptic new beat that is a requiem of demonism, mind control, and death only Sandy may be able to change in time ...

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SOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SERIESA KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS compiles the first three official prequel novellas to George R.R. Martin⠙s ongoing masterwork, A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE.A century before A GAME OF THRONES, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros⠦Before Tyrion Lannister and Podrick Payne there was Dunk and Egg.A young, naïve but courageous hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall towers above his rivals ⠓ in stature if not experience. Tagging along with him is his diminutive squire, a boy called Egg ⠓ whose true identity must be hidden from all he and Dunk encounter: for in reality he is Aegon Targaryen, and one day he will be king. Improbable heroes though they be, great destinies lie ahead for Dunk and Egg; as do powerful foes, royal intrigue, and outrageous exploits.Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, and featuring more than 160 illustrations by Gary Gianni, one of the finest fantasy artists of our time, this beautiful volume will transport readers to the world of the Seven Kingdoms in an age of bygone chivalry.

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LP vinyl - Vinylová reedice kompilační desky americké skupiny. Album původně vyšlo v roce 2007 pouze na CD, na LP vydáno úplně poprvé. Vinylová reedice kompilační desky americké skupiny. Album původně vyšlo v roce 2007 pouze na CD, na LP vydáno úplně poprvé. Americká rocková skupina z Buffala prodala celosvětově přes 10 milionů desek. První komerční úspěch zaznamenala v roce 1995, ale skutečný průlom znamenalo až album Dizzy Up The Girl s jediným No.1 hitem kapely. Rok vydání : 2007 (kompilace) Rok reedice : 2022 Seznam stop LP Let Love In / Dizzy / Here Is Gone / Slide / Name [New Version] / Stay with You / Before It #039;s Too Late / Broadway / Feel the Silence [Remix] / Better Days / Big Machine / Black Balloon / Sympathy / Iris

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A breathtaking survey of 20 years of fashion designs by Martin MargielaTimed to coincide with a major exhibition, this volume revisits the years during which celebrated designer Martin Margiela achieved the status as one of the most important designers at work today. One of the Antwerp group of six who changed the face of contemporary fashion, Margiela created 41 runway shows between 1989 and 2009 which promoted a unique vision of understated luxury -- monochromes, oversize volumes, and his signature constructed-deconstructed cuts - whose credo is comfort, timelessness, sensuality, and authenticity.Famously reclusive, Margiela never showed his face even at his own shows in order that the work could stand purely on its own, free from any link to celebrity or self-promotion. This volume chronicles these amazing fashion shows in careful detail: the extraordinary spaces, the music, the designer s intentions, the iconic pieces. Over the years, recurring motifs and inspirations become more apparent including anonymity, whiteness, past and anteriority, diversion. The book reveals the sensitive, poetic and incredibly innovative universe of this most influential contemporary fashion designer.

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THE INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLERRecommended byNew York Times Book ReviewPeopleNPR Rolling StoneLos Angeles TimesReader s Digestand more!This one has it all. George R.R. Martin As delicious as it is disorienting. Zakiya Dalila Harris Suspenseful, timely, and heartfelt. People Mind-bending. New York Times Book ReviewIn this exhilarating tale by New York Timesbestselling and award-winning author Nnedi Okorafor, a disabled Nigerian American woman pens a wildly successful Sci-Fi novel, but as her fame rises, she loses control of the narrativea surprisingly cutting, yet heartfelt drama about art and love, identity and connection, and, ultimately, what makes us human. This is a story unlike anything youve read before.The future of storytelling is here. Disabled, disinclined to marry, and more interested in writing than a lucrative career in medicine or law, Zelu has always felt like the outcast of her large Nigerian family. Then her life is upended when, in the middle of her sisters lavish Caribbean wedding, shes unceremoniously fired from her university job and, to add insult to injury, her novel is rejected by yet another publisher. With her career and dreams crushed in one fell swoop, she decides to write something just for herself. What comes out is nothing like the quiet, literary novels that have so far peppered her unremarkable career. Its a far-future epic where androids and AI wage war in the grown-over ruins of human civilization. She calls itRusted Robots.When Zelu finds the courage to share her strange novel, she does not realize she is about to embark on a life-altering journeyone that will catapult her into literary stardom, but also perhaps obliterate everything her book was meant to be. From Chicago to Lagos to the far reaches of space, Zelus novel will change the future not only for humanity, but for the robots who come next.A book-within-a-book that blends the line between writing and being written, Death of the Authoris a masterpiece of metafiction that manages to combine the razor-sharp commentary of Yellowface with the heartfelt humanity of Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow. Surprisingly funny, deeply poignant, and endlessly discussable, this is at once the tale of a woman on the margins risking everything to be heard and a testament to the power of storytelling to shape the world as we know it.An ambitious, inventivetribute to the power of storytelling itself.Nikki Erlick,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe MeasureA deeply felt dazzle. A blaze. It is true deep to the bones. Luis Alberto Urrea, Pulitzer Prize finalist and bestselling author ofThe House of Broken Angels Theres more vivid imagination in a page of Nnedi Okorafors work than in whole volumes. Ursula K. Le Guin

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From the world of George R. R. Martin s A Song of Ice and Fire comes a collection of 80 delicious recipes inspired by the histories of Westeros, Essos, and beyond.For those who long to dine with the Dragonlords of Old Valyria or quaff a cup of mead with King Robert I, The Official Game of Thrones Cookbook unlocks the vast culinary world of George R. R. Martin s A Song of Ice and Fire. Presented as the in-world manuscript of a Citadel maester, these eighty recipes take the reader on a delectable journey throughout the Seven Kingdoms, across the Narrow Sea, and back into the annals of history.The book is created by Chelsea Monroe-Cassel, who tends the popular Inn at the Crossroads food blog and co-authored A Feast of Ice and Fire. Her Maester Alton is curious, food-obsessed, and loves the fare of the highborn and small folk alike. His recipes evoke the world s regions, history, and stories in a charming and knowledgeable voice.The eight chapters offer recipes for every meal of the day, including Dothraki Blood Pie, Crown Roast of Boar s Ribs, Dornish Creamcakes, Redwyne Roasted Grapes, Seaweed Ship s Biscuits, Barley Griddle Cakes, Winter Town Wassail. Recipes are illustrated by mouthwatering food photography and stunning woodcut illustrations. A resource section suggests menus by region, so you can hold a feast in Riverlands, The Wall, or Braavos. Complete with an introduction by George R. R. Martin, The Official Game of Thrones Cookbook transports you to a much-loved world where trestle tables groan with sumptuous feasts, goblets overflow with mead, and winter is always coming.

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THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER This one has it all GEORGE R. R. MARTIN As delicious as it is disorienting ZAKIYA DALILA HARRIS Beautifully evoked THE GUARDIAN Suspenseful, timely, and heartfelt PEOPLE Mind-bending THE NEW YORK TIMESThe future of storytelling is here.Life has thrown Zelu some curveballs over the years, but when she s suddenly dropped from her university job and her latest novel is rejected, all in the middle of her sister s wedding, her life is upended. Disabled, unemployed and from a nosy, high-achieving, judgmental family, she s not sure what comes next.In her hotel room that night, she takes the risk that will define her life - she decides to write a book VERY unlike her others. A science fiction drama about androids and AI after the extinction of humanity. And everything changes.What follows is a tale of love and loss, fame and infamy, of extraordinary events in one world, and another. And as Zelu s life evolves, the lines between fiction and reality begin to blur.Because sometimes a story really does have the power to reshape the world.Nnedi Okorafor, a New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, presents a sweeping tale about family, culture and identity, and a breathtaking examination of the relationship between writer and reader . . . and robots. Death of the Author is heartfelt, tender, and an ambitious meta-drama about what makes us human.

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Discover the history and personal stories of 47 US Presidents in this beautifully illustrated volume.From the first president, George Washington, to the forty-seventh, Donald J. Trump, the United States has seen a host of extraordinary men take office. Their stories are all included in this fifth edition of The Complete Book of US Presidents by journalist and historian Bill Yenne. With a highly illustrated, accessible format perfect for a broad range of readers, this book features:Short, biographical essays about the lives of 47 presidents, jam-packed with unusual details and commentary on the significant roles each commander-in-chief played in shaping the United States and its relations with the worldLavishly illustrated pages, including the presidents’ official White House portraitsSidebars about each and every vice president and first ladyIntriguing anecdotesSure to captivate any history lover, The Complete Book of US Presidents is an expansive collection that reflects on America’s rich presidential history, telling the story of a nation through the biographies of some of its greatest political leaders.

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Volume One: The Beginning of Jesus Earthly MinistryWitness the wonders of the Gospels with volume one of Adventures in the Gospels, beautifully illustrated by Silvana Di Marcello. This engaging collection brings to life the early stories of Jesusâ ”from his miraculous birth in Bethlehem to his powerful early ministry throughout Galilee. Young readers will discover the wonder of the Christmas story, witness Jesus childhood visit to the temple, and join John the Baptist as he prepares the way. Follow along as Jesus calls his first disciples, performs his first miracles, and delivers his revolutionary teachings on the mountainsideâ ”including the Beatitudes and the Lord s Prayer. Each story includes What s the Point sections that reveal the deeper meaning of each biblical account, along with Look Back and Check This Out features that connect Old Testament prophecies with their New Testament fulfilment. Thought-provoking questions encourage children to apply these timeless truths to their own lives. Perfect for family devotions, Sunday School classes, or independent reading, this volume lays the foundation for understanding Jesus life and teachings. With accessible language and captivating storytelling, children will be drawn into the greatest story ever toldâ ”discovering not just what Jesus did, but who He is and why He came. Begin the adventure of faith with this first collection of Gospel stories that will both educate and inspire young hearts to follow Jesus.

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From the writer of the award-winning Game of Thrones series for HBO based on the books of George R. R. Martin. David Benioff is an exceptional storyteller Khaled Hosseini [An] acerbically captivating first novel New York TimesAlso adapted as a feature film by Spike Lee starring Edward Norton and Philip Seymour HoffmanMonty Brogan starts a seven-year prison sentence for dealing drugs tomorrow. Tonight is his last night of freedom. His father wants him to run. His drug-lord boss, Uncle Blue, wants to know if he squealed. His girlfriend isn t sure what she wants, and his two best friends know one thing for sure; after he goes in, he will never be the same. As unusual as it is well wrought: it resonates with a Whitmanesque sense of the city s possibilities and unsatisfied longings New Yorker

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George R.R. Martinâ ™s epic fantasy masterwork A Song of Ice and Fire is brought to life in the pages of this full-colour graphic novel. This is the first part of a four-volume adaptation of the second book in the series, A Clash of Kings.The four-part graphic novel adaptation of A Game of Thrones proved that George R. R. Martinâ ™s A Song of Ice and Fire has the power to enchant in any medium. Now the story continues as New York Times bestselling author Landry Q. Walker and illustrator Mel Rubi introduce a thrilling new series based on the second book in the landmark saga.Time is out of joint. The summer of peace and plenty, ten years long, is drawing to a close, and the harsh, chill winter approaches like an angry beast. Two great leadersâ ”Lord Eddard Stark and King Robert Baratheonâ ”who held sway over an age of enforced peace are dead, victims of royal treachery. Now, from the ancient citadel of Dragonstone to the forbidding walls of Winterfell, chaos reigns as pretenders to the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms prepare to stake their claims through tempest, turmoil, and war.As a prophecy of doom cuts across the skyâ ”a comet the color of blood and flameâ ”six factions struggle for control of a divided land. Eddardâ ™s son Robb has declared himself King in the North. In the south, Joffrey, the heir apparent, rules in name only, victim of the scheming courtiers who teem over Kingâ ™s Landing. Robert Baratheonâ ™s two brothers each seek his own dominion, while a disfavored house turns once more to conquest. And a continent away, an exiled queen, the Mother of Dragons, risks everything to lead her precious brood across a hard, hot desert to win back the crown that is rightfully hers.Against a backdrop of incest and fratricide, alchemy and murder, the price of glory may be measured in blood. And the spoils of victory may just go to the men and women possessed of the coldest steel . . . and the coldest hearts. For when rulers clash, all the land feels the tremors.

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The never-before-seen history of Westeros and the lands beyond. With hundreds of pages of all-new material from George R.R. Martin.If the past is prologue, then George R.R. Martin⠙s masterwork⠔the most inventive and entertaining fantasy saga of our time⠔warrants one hell of an introduction. At long last, it has arrived with THE WORLD OF ICE AND FIRE.George R.R. Martin, in collaboration with Elio M. García, Jr. and Linda Antonsson, has written a comprehensive history of the Seven Kingdoms, featuring the epic battles, bitter rivalries, and daring rebellions that lead up to the events in the bestselling A Song of Ice and Fire series.Collected within this volume is the accumulated knowledge, scholarly speculation, and inherited folk tales of maesters and septons, maegi and singers, including over 170 full-colour illustrations and maps, family trees for the Houses Stark, Lannister and Targaryen, and in-depth explanations of the history and culture of Westeros.This is the definitive companion volume to George R.R. Martin⠙s dazzlingly conceived universe; THE WORLD OF ICE AND FIRE is indeed proof that the pen is mightier than a storm of swords.

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The complete box set of George R R Martinâ ™s internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age.George R.R. Martin s A Song of Ice and Fire series has set the benchmark for contemporary epic fantasy. Labelled by Time magazine as one of the top 100 most influential people in the world, Martin has conjured a world as complex and vibrant as that of J.R.R. Tolkienâ ™s, populated by a huge cast of fascinating, complex characters, and boasting a history that stretches back twelve thousand years.The box set includes:A GAME OF THRONESA CLASH OF KINGSA STORM OF SWORDS, 1: STEEL AND SNOWA STORM OF SWORDS, 2: BLOOD AND GOLDA FEAST FOR CROWSA DANCE WITH DRAGONSThe dimension of the box set is 178mm x111mm.

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Haviland Tuf is an honest space-trader (one of the few), and he likes cats. So how is it that, despite being up against the worst villains in the universe, he has become the proud owner of the last working seedship, pride of Earth s Ecological Engineering Corps? We ll leave that aside for now - just be thankful that the most powerful weapon in space is in good hands, hands which now control cellular material for thousands of outlandish creatures.With his unique equipment and powerful spacecraft, Tuf is set to tackle the myriad problems that human settlers have created during their colonisation of far flung worlds. Hosts of hostile monsters, a population addicted to procreation, a dictator who is willing to unleash plagues to get his own way - and all that stands between the colonists and disaster is Tuf s ingenuity, and his reputation as an honest dealer in a universe of rogues ...

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A groundbreaking history of how the Black Death unleashed revolutionary change across the medieval world and ushered in the modern ageIn 1346, a catastrophic plague beset Europe and its neighbours. The Black Death was a human tragedy that abruptly halved entire populations and caused untold suffering, but it also brought about a cultural and economic renewal on a scale never before witnessed. The World the Plague Made is a panoramic history of how the bubonic plague revolutionized labour, trade, and technology and set the stage for Europe⠙s global expansion. James Belich takes readers across centuries and continents to shed new light on one of history⠙s greatest paradoxes. Why did Europe⠙s dramatic rise begin in the wake of the Black Death? Belich shows how plague doubled the per capita endowment of everything even as it decimated the population. Many more people had disposable incomes. Demand grew for silks, sugar, spices, furs, gold, and slaves. Europe expanded to satisfy that demand⠔and plague provided the means. Labour scarcity drove more use of waterpower, wind power, and gunpowder. Technologies like water-powered blast furnaces, heavily gunned galleons, and musketry were fast-tracked by plague. A new ⠜crew culture⠝ of ⠜disposable males⠝ emerged to man the guns and galleons. Setting the rise of Western Europe in global context, Belich demonstrates how the mighty empires of the Middle East and Russia also flourished after the plague, and how European expansion was deeply entangled with the Chinese and other peoples throughout the world.

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HBO s hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R R Martin s internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A DANCE WITH DRAGONS: AFTER THE FEAST is the SECOND part of the fifth volume in the series. The future of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance. In King s Landing the Queen Regent, Cersei Lannister, awaits trial, abandoned by all those she trusted; while in the eastern city of Yunkai her brother Tyrion has been sold as a slave. From the Wall, having left his wife and the Red Priestess Melisandre under the protection of Jon Snow, Stannis Baratheon marches south to confront the Boltons at Winterfell. But beyond the Wall the wildling armies are massing for an assault...On all sides bitter conflicts are reigniting, played out by a grand cast of outlaws and priests, soldiers and skinchangers, nobles and slaves. The tides of destiny will inevitably lead to the greatest dance of all.

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This book showcases the best and most humorous quotes from George R.R. Martin s favourite character Tyrion Lannister, the worldly, jaded, funny, highly intelligent, cynical, womanizing star of the books. A perfect stocking-filler for every fan of the books, and of HBO s award-winning television series.

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The Plague is Albert Camus s world-renowned fable of fear and courageThe townspeople of Oran are in the grip of a deadly plague, which condemns its victims to a swift and horrifying death. Fear, isolation and claustrophobia follow as they are forced into quarantine. Each person responds in their own way to the lethal disease: some resign themselves to fate, some seek blame, and a few, like Dr Rieux, resist the terror.An immediate triumph when it was published in 1947, The Plague is in part an allegory of France s suffering under the Nazi occupation, and a story of bravery and determination against the precariousness of human existence. A matchless fable of fear, courage and cowardice Independent Magnificent The TimesAlbert Camus was born in Algeria in 1913. He studied philosophy in Algiers and then worked in Paris as a journalist. He was one of the intellectual leaders of the Resistance movement and, after the War, established his international reputation as a writer. His books include The Plague, The Just and The Fall, and he won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1957. Camus was killed in a road accident in 1960.

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Commissioned by George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois, these tales of dangerous women by the most stellar names in fiction are available for the first time in three-volume paperback.George R.R. Martin is the bestselling author of A Song of Ice and Fire, the inspiration for HBO⠙s hit series Game of Thrones.This first volume features an original 35,000 word novella by George R.R. Martin. ⠘The Princess and the Queen reveals the origins of the civil war in Westeros (before the events in A Game of Thrones), which is known as the Dance of the Dragons, pitting Targaryen against Targaryen and dragon against dragon.Other authors in this volume of warriors, bad girls and dragonriders include worldwide bestselling authors Brandon Sanderson, Lawrence Block and Nancy Kress.DANGEROUS WOMEN 1Gardner Dozois⠙s introductionGeorge R. R. Martin, ⠘The Princess and the Queen⠙Carrie Vaughn, ⠘Raisa Stepanova⠙Nancy Kress,⠙⠜Second Arabesque, Very Slowly⠙Lawrence Block, ⠘I Know How to Pick ⠘Em⠙Megan Abbott, ⠘My Heart Is Either Broken⠙Joe R. Lansdale, ⠘Wrestling Jesus⠙Brandon Sanderson, ⠘Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell⠙

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This lavish visual historyâ ”featuring over 150 new, full-colour illustrationsâ ”is a stunning introduction to House Targaryen, the iconic family at the heart of HBOâ ™s Game of Thrones prequel series, House of the Dragon.For hundreds of years, the Targaryens sat the Iron Throne of Westeros while their dragons ruled the skies. The story of the only family of dragonlords to survive Valyriaâ ™s Doom is a tale of twisty politics, alliances and betrayals, and acts both noble and craven. The Rise of the Dragon chronicles the creation and rise of Targaryen power in Westeros, covering the history first told in George R. R. Martinâ ™s epic Fire Blood, from Aegon Targaryenâ ™s conquest of Westeros through to the infamous Dance of the Dragonsâ ”the bloody civil war that nearly undid Targaryen rule for good.Packed with all-new artwork, the Targaryensâ ”and their dragonsâ ”come vividly to life in this deluxe reference book. Perfect for fans steeped in the lore of Westeros, as well as those who first meet the Targaryens in the HBO series House of the Dragon, The Rise of the Dragon provides a must-have overview for anyone looking to learn more about the most powerful family in Westeros.

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A story for our, and all, times Guardian The Plague is Albert Camus s world-renowned fable of fear and courageThe townspeople of Oran are in the grip of a deadly plague, which condemns its victims to a swift and horrifying death. Fear, isolation and claustrophobia follow as they are forced into quarantine. Each person responds in their own way to the lethal disease: some resign themselves to fate, some seek blame, and a few, like Dr Rieux, resist the terror.An immediate triumph when it was published in 1947, The Plague is in part an allegory of France s suffering under the Nazi occupation, and a story of bravery and determination against the precariousness of human existence. A matchless fable of fear, courage and cowardice Independent Magnificent The Times

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Hudební CD - Spreading The Plague je EP německé heavymetalové skupiny Rage vydané v roce 2021. Spreading The Plague je EP německé heavymetalové skupiny Rage vydané v roce 2021. Rage je německá heavymetalová skupina, kterou v roce 1984 založil Peter „Peavy” Wagner. Byli součástí německé heavy/speed/power metalové scény a byli označováni jako jedna z takzvané „velké čtyřky” power metalu, spolu s Grave Digger, Helloween a Running Wild Rok vydání : 2022 (EP) Seznam stop CD To Live and to Die / The King Has Lost His Crown / Spreading the Plague / The Price of War 2.0 / A New Land (Acoustic Version) / Straight to Hell (Live from the Cave)

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HBOâ ™s hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R R Martinâ ™s internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age.A DANCE WITH DRAGONS: AFTER THE FEAST is the SECOND part of the fifth volume in the series.â ˜Vivid, rich, multi-layered and utterly addictiveâ ™ Daily Express.The future of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance.In Kingâ ™s Landing the Queen Regent, Cersei Lannister, awaits trial, abandoned by all those she trusted; while in the eastern city of Yunkai her brother Tyrion has been sold as a slave. From the Wall, having left his wife and the Red Priestess Melisandre under the protection of Jon Snow, Stannis Baratheon marches south to confront the Boltons at Winterfell. But beyond the Wall the wildling armies are massing for an assaultâ ¦On all sides bitter conflicts are reigniting, played out by a grand cast of outlaws and priests, soldiers and skinchangers, nobles and slaves. The tides of destiny will inevitably lead to the greatest dance of all.

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In this intimate history of the extraordinary Black Plague pandemic that swept through the British Isles in 1665, Evelyn Lord focuses on the plagueâ ™s effects on smaller towns, where every death was a singular blow affecting the entire community. Lordâ ™s fascinating reconstruction of life during plague times presents the personal experiences of a wide range of individuals, from historical notables Samuel Pepys and Isaac Newton to common folk who tilled the land and ran the shops. She brings this dark era to vivid life through stories of loss and survival from those who grieved, those who fled, and those who hid to await their fate.

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One day, Doctor Caim is hired by a village to treat both the rich and the poor. The doctor readily accepts this position, but goes about the work with much trial and error. Doctor Caim encounters patients from all walks of life, experimenting with treatments while monitoring his own health and watching the stars for omens... With the aesthetic of a medieval illuminated manuscript, The Plague and Doctor Caim finds macabre comedy within the history of the bubonic plague.

Objev podobné jako The Plague and Doctor Caim - G.E. Gallas

A story for our, and all, times GuardianSet in a town at the mercy of an epidemic, The Plague is an odyssey into the darkness and absurdity of human existence.----------------------------------- On the morning of April 16, Dr Rieux emerged from his consulting-room and came across a dead rat in the middle of the landing. It starts with the rats. Vomiting blood, they die in their hundreds, then in their thousands. When the rats are all gone, the citizens begin to fall sick. Like the rats, they too die in ever greater numbers.The authorities quarantine the town. Cut off, the terrified townspeople must face this horror alone. Some resign themselves to death or the whims of fate. Others seek someone to blame or dream of revenge. One is determined to escape.But a few, like stoic Dr Rieux, stand together to fight the terror. A monstrous evil has entered their lives, but they will never surrender to it.They will resist the plague.­­­----------------------------------- A matchless fable of fear, courage and cowardice Independent

Objev podobné jako The Plague - Albert Camus

Church History, Volume One offers a unique contextual view of how the Christian church spread and grew from its development in the days of Jesus to the years leading up to the Reformation. Looking closely at the integral link between the history of the world and that of the church, Church History paints a portrait of God s people within its setting of times, cultures, and events that both influenced and were influenced by the church.FEATURES:Maps, charts, and illustrations spanning the time from the first through the thirteenth centuries.Overviews of the Roman, Greek, and Jewish worlds and how they developed or declined.Insights into the church s relationship to the Roman Empire, with glimpses into pagan attitudes toward Christians.Explanations of the role of art, architecture, literature, and philosophy—both sacred and secular—in the Church.Details on the major theological controversies of the periods.Each chapter also contains callout passages from Scripture to assist in understanding the narrative of the Church, even to the present day, as part of the greater narrative of the Bible.AUTHOR S PERSPECTIVE:Scholar and writer Everett Ferguson wrote this history of the church from the perspective that such a history is the story of the greatest movement and community the world has known. It s a human story of a divinely called people who wanted to live by a divine revelation. It s a story of how they succeeded and how they failed or fell short of their calling.From the Apostle Paul to the apologists and martyrs of the second century to Martin Luther, the historical figures detailed are people who have struggled with the meaning of the greatest event in history—the coming of the Son of God—and with their role in that event and in the lives of God s people.

Objev podobné jako Church History, Volume One: From Christ to the Pre-Reformation - Everett Ferguson

THE BOOK BEHIND THE THIRD SEASON OF GAME OF THRONES, AN ORIGINAL SERIES NOW ON HBO. Here is the third volume in George R. R. Martin s magnificent cycle of novels that includes A Game of Thrones and A Clash of Kings. As a whole, this series comprises a genuine masterpiece of modern fantasy, bringing together the best the genre has to offer. Magic, mystery, intrigue, romance, and adventure fill these pages and transport us to a world unlike any we have ever experienced. Already hailed as a classic, George R. R. Martin s stunning series is destined to stand as one of the great achievements of imaginative fiction. A STORM OF SWORDS Of the five contenders for power, one is dead, another in disfavor, and still the wars rage as violently as ever, as alliances are made and broken. Joffrey, of House Lannister, sits on the Iron Throne, the uneasy ruler of the land of the Seven Kingdoms. His most bitter rival, Lord Stannis, stands defeated and disgraced, the victim of the jealous sorceress who holds him in her evil thrall. But young Robb, of House Stark, still rules the North from the fortress of Riverrun. Robb plots against his despised Lannister enemies, even as they hold his sister hostage at King s Landing, the seat of the Iron Throne. Meanwhile, making her way across a blood-drenched continent is the exiled queen, Daenerys, mistress of the only three dragons still left in the world. . . . But as opposing forces maneuver for the final titanic showdown, an army of barbaric wildlings arrives from the outermost line of civilization. In their vanguard is a horde of mythical Others--a supernatural army of the living dead whose animated corpses are unstoppable. As the future of the land hangs in the balance, no one will rest until the Seven Kingdoms have exploded in a veritable storm of swords. . .

Objev podobné jako A Storm of Swords - George R. R. Martin

Perfect for fans of HBO’s Game of Thrones—a boxed set featuring the first five novels!An immersive entertainment experience unlike any other, A Song of Ice and Fire has earned George R. R. Martin—dubbed “the American Tolkien” by Time magazine—international acclaim and millions of loyal readers. Now here is the entire monumental cycle: A GAME OF THRONES A CLASH OF KINGS A STORM OF SWORDS A FEAST FOR CROWS A DANCE WITH DRAGONS “One of the best series in the history of fantasy.”—Los Angeles Times Winter is coming. Such is the stern motto of House Stark, the northernmost of the fiefdoms that owe allegiance to King Robert Baratheon in far-off King’s Landing. There Eddard Stark of Winterfell rules in Robert’s name. There his family dwells in peace and comfort: his proud wife, Catelyn; his sons Robb, Brandon, and Rickon; his daughters Sansa and Arya; and his bastard son, Jon Snow. Far to the north, behind the towering Wall, lie savage Wildings and worse—unnatural things relegated to myth during the centuries-long summer, but proving all too real and all too deadly in the turning of the season. Yet a more immediate threat lurks to the south, where Jon Arryn, the Hand of the King, has died under mysterious circumstances. Now Robert is riding north to Winterfell, bringing his queen, the lovely but cold Cersei, his son, the cruel, vainglorious Prince Joffrey, and the queen’s brothers Jaime and Tyrion of the powerful and wealthy House Lannister—the first a swordsman without equal, the second a dwarf whose stunted stature belies a brilliant mind. All are heading for Winterfell and a fateful encounter that will change the course of kingdoms. Meanwhile, across the Narrow Sea, Prince Viserys, heir of the fallen House Targaryen, which once ruled all of Westeros, schemes to reclaim the throne with an army of barbarian Dothraki—whose loyalty he will purchase in the only coin left to him: his beautiful yet innocent sister, Daenerys. “Long live George Martin . . . a literary dervish, enthralled by complicated characters and vivid language, and bursting with the wild vision of the very best tale tellers.”—The New York Times

Objev podobné jako Song of Ice and Fire #1-5 - George R. R. Martin

WRITER IAN EDGINTONARTIST D ISRAELILETTERER D ISRAELITHE CHANCES OF ANYTHING COMING FROM MARS ARE A MILLION TO ONE, HE SAID.But still they came. In the last years of the Nineteenth Century England fell to the Martians. The population was devastated, but the Martians were wiped out and Britain survived. A decade later, the British Empire has rebuilt and expanded its influence using the alien technology that brought it to its knees. Captain Robert Autumn and his manservant, Archie Currie, investigate the disappearance of Archie’s niece and uncover the sinister conspiracy behind the empire’s power!This volume collects Ian Edginton’s and D’Israeli’s critically acclaimed comic book adaption of H.G. Wells’ War of the Worlds and the sequel, Scarlet Traces.Stories include:War of the WorldsScarlet Traces

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From 1981 to 1986, The Daily Star ran a Judge Dredd comic strip written by John Wagner and Alan Grant and illustrated by Ron Smith. Appearing in collected forms only haphazardly well over twenty years ago, this is the first time the entire collection has been reprinted and assembled in one volume. This collection contains the daily and weekend strips.

Objev podobné jako Judge Dredd: The Daily Dredds Volume One - John Wagner, Alan Grant

Audiokniha: Než začala Hra o trůny... Dlouho před událostmi, které znáte ze Hry o trůny, sedí Targaryenové pevně na Železném trůně. To ovšem neznamená, že v Západozemí panuje klid. Bratrovražedný boj uvnitř vládnoucí dynastie rozpoltil Sedm království. A právě v té době křižuje krajem potulný rytíř ser Duncan Vysoký. Anebo Dunk tupý jako lenochův meč? Všechno je to nějak zamotané, a to včetně původu jeho panoše Egga. Tři uzavřené, ale navazující novely ze světa Hry o trůny představují G. R. R. Martina tak, jak si jej čtenáři zamilovali dávno před slavnou ságou – jako jednoho z nejlepších povídkářů žánru. George R. R. Martin (1948) Narodil se v Bayonne v New Jersey jako syn dělníka v docích. Atmosféra přístavu, kde se mísily vůně dálek, spolu s jeho bujnou fantazií vedly k tomu, že již v dětském věku začal psát smyšlené příběhy a prodávat je za drobné mince dětem ze sousedství. Později vystudoval žurnalistiku na Severozápadní univerzitě v Illinois (1971) a nastoupil dráhu profesionálního spisovatele. Hned první Martinův román Soumrak na Worlornu si vysloužil pochvalné kritiky za propracovaný portrét mimozemské kultury žijící v příšeří bludné planety. Následovala pestrá paleta povídek žánru science fiction, hororu i fantasy. Od roku 1983 spolupracoval s televizí a podepsal se jako scénárista pod několik seriálových řad, v čele s novou Zónou soumraku a dramatickou fantasy Kráska a zvíře. Koordinoval také populární knižní sérii Wild Cards ze sdíleného světa postiženého mimozemským virem a řadu povídkových antologií. Konečným triumfem se pro George R. R. Martina stala jeho románová fantasy série Píseň ledu a ohně, jejíž první svazek Hra o trůny spatřil světlo světa v roce 1996. Epická sága ze světa temného středověku protkaného spletitou sítí intrik a zastíněného rostoucí hrozbou ze severu, byla do dnešních dnů ověnčená řadou ocenění (Hugo Award, World Fantasy Award, Locus Poll Award) a stala se předlohou populární seriálové řady HBO. Z plánované sedmidílné ságy dosud vyšlo pět svazků (Hra o trůny, Střet králů, Bouře mečů, Hostina pro vrány a Tanec s draky). František Dočkal (1947) Rodák ze Staré Boleslavi působil jedenadvacet let jako hlasatel a moderátor Československého a Českého rozhlasu v Praze. První krůčky k herectví udělal pod vedením profesorek Jiřiny Stránské a Evženie Podhorské, posléze se jeho doménou stalo mluvené slovo. Jako recitátor barokní a renesanční poezie byl členem souboru Musica Aulica. Je také vyhledávaným komentátorem dokumentárních filmů a motoristickým redaktorem (Ústřední automotoklub, Rádio Alfa, Rádio Impuls). Audioknihy už mnoho let pravidelně nahrává ve Studiu zvukové knihy v Praze. Pro Tympanum načetl monumentální Martinovu ságu Píseň ledu a ohně a povídkový cyklus Rytíř Sedmi království.

Objev podobné jako Rytíř Sedmi království - George R. R. Martin - audiokniha

Audiokniha: Píseň ledu a ohně - audiokniha obsahuje kompletní epickou ságu George R. R. Martina, která se stala předlohou pro známý seriál HBO Hra o trůny! Autor George Raymond Richard Martin. Čte František Dočkal. Souborné vydání obsahuje všechny dosud vydané díly: Hra o trůny, Střet králů, Bouře mečů, Hostina pro vrány a Tanec s draky. Ve světě, kde léto může trvat desítky let a zima celý život, vzrůstá nepokoj. Železný trůn Západozemí přitahuje bezpočet mocných, leč jeho jako břitva ostré hrany mohou být i smrtelnou pastí. Ve hře o trůny všichni touží vyhrát. Netuší, že bouře jejich mečů je pouhou dětskou šarvátkou ve srovnání s tím, co je před nimi. Deset let dlouhé léto pokoje a hojnosti se chýlí ke konci a jako zuřivá bestie se neodvratně blíží krutá, mrazivá zima. A na severu, tam za ochrannou Zdí, se mezitím houfují nadpřirozené síly temnoty.

Objev podobné jako Píseň ledu a ohně - George R. R. Martin - audiokniha

Odhalte tajné dějiny světa - dějiny, v nichž Zemi roku 1946 postihne mimozemský virus, jenž hrstku přeživších obdaří podivuhodnými silami. Z některých se tak stanou Esa - bytosti duševně i tělesně přesahující lidský potenciál. Jiní se stávají Jokery - bytostmi stiženými podivnými duševními a tělesnými vadami. Zatímco někteří propůjčí své síly do služeb lidstva, jiní se stanou jeho nepřáteli. Divoké karty vyprávějí jejich podivuhodné příběhy. V úvodním svazku legendární série antologií editora George R. R. Martina se nám v sérii skvělých příběhů představí mistři fantastické literatury Roger Zelazny, Howard Waldrop, Lewis Shiner a samozřejmě sám George R. R. Martin. Nové rozšířené vydání, jež vám nabízíme, pak obsahuje také příběhy současných talentovaných spisovatelů Davida Levina, Michaela Cassutta a Carrie Vaughnové. Příběhy Divokých karet začínají, a pokud jste příznivci barvitých fantastických příběhů, rozhodně si je nenechte ujít.

Objev podobné jako Divoké karty I. - George R. R. Martin

Pokud jste si oblíbili fantastiku, která není pouze černobílá, pak vás antologie veleúspěšného spisovatele George R. R. Martina a uznávaného editora Gardnera Dozoise odmění množstvím jemných odstínů šedi. Jedenadvacet zcela nových povídek od autorských hvězd vás potěší i ohromí záludnými zvraty, dobrodružstvím i napětím. Sám George R. R. Martin nabídne zbrusu nový příběh, mapující osudy jednoho z největších ničemů z historie jeho Písně ledu a ohně a Patrick Rothfuss nám odkryje tajemství jedné z oblíbených postav své Kroniky královraha. Ovšem dočkáme se i u nás dosud nevydaných příběhů z pera mnoha dalších mistrů fantastického žánru, mezi něž bezesporu patří kupříkladu Neil Gaiman, Joe Abercrombie, Scott Lynch, Cherie Priestová, Garth Nix, Daniel Abraham, Michael Swanwick a Connie Willisová. Každý, kdo v dobrodružných příbězích z fantastických světů občas držel palce sympatickým darebákům, si rozhodně přijde na své. . .

Objev podobné jako Darebáci - George R. R. Martin, Gardner R. Dozois

George R. R. Martin je nejvýznamnějším autorem moderní podoby žánru fantasy a jedním z nejnadanějších vypravěčů současnosti. V objemné průřezové sbírce Snové písně nabízí čtenářům souhrn svých kratších prací, jenž ve dvou svazcích odkrývá autorovu vzrušující cestu od mladého spisovatele až po cenami zahrnovaného mistra. V prvním svazku se můžete těšit z raných prací George R. R. Martina včetně některých dosud nikdy nepublikovaných povídek, ale i z Hugem, Nebulou či Cenou Brama Stokera odměněných povídek a v neposlední řadě rovněž z novely Ledový drak, jejíž samostatné ilustrované vydání se stalo stále vyhledávaným bestsellerem mezi dětem určenými tituly. Okouzlující sborník zahrnuje rovněž autorovy obsáhlé komentáře, které z knihy dělají skvělou volbu pro Martinovy oddané čtenáře i pro novou generaci jeho příznivců.

Objev podobné jako Snové písně 1. - George R. R. Martin, Michael Kaluta

George R. R. Martin je nejvýznamnějším autorem moderní podoby žánru fantasy a jedním z nejnadanějších vypravěčů současnosti. V objemné průřezové sbírce Snové písně nabízí čtenářům souhrn svých kratších prací, jenž ve dvou svazcích odkrývá autorovu vzrušující cestu od mladého spisovatele až po cenami zahrnovaného mistra. V prvním svazku se můžete těšit z raných prací George R. R. Martina včetně některých dosud nikdy nepublikovaných povídek, ale i z Hugem, Nebulou či Cenou Brama Stokera odměněných povídek a v neposlední řadě rovněž z novely Ledový drak, jejíž samostatné ilustrované vydání se stalo stále vyhledávaným bestsellerem mezi dětem určenými tituly. Okouzlující sborník zahrnuje rovněž autorovy obsáhlé komentáře, které z knihy dělají skvělou volbu pro Martinovy oddané čtenáře i pro novou generaci jeho příznivců.

Objev podobné jako Snové písně 1. - George R. R. Martin, Michael Kaluta

The 40th anniversary of George R.R. Martin s classic southern gothic novel finds it just as gripping today as it was on its release.Abner Marsh has had his dearest wish come true - he has built the Fevre Dream, the finest steamship ever to sail the Mississippi. Abner hopes to race the boat some day, but his partner is making it hard for him to realise his ambition.Joshua York put up the money for the Fevre Dream, but now rumours have started about the company he keeps, his odd eating habits and strange hours. As the Dream sails the great river, it leaves in its wake one too many dark tales, until Abner is forced to face down the man who helped to make his dreams become reality.From the author of the international phenomenon that is Game of Thrones, leap into a gothic historical fiction that will leave you wanting to read it with the lights turned on.* * * * * * * * * * * * * I loved Fevre Dream. The best vampire novel ever written Joanne Harris, Sunday Times bestselling author of A Narrow Door The kind of chiller one rereads Harlan Ellison A gripping and thrilling read . . . the relations between human and the vampire race are also something of an allegory for slavery and exploitation . . . very well developed, vivid and unforgettable Goodreads reviewer, A beautiful, multi-layered story that stands as an historical drama bordering on fantasy and horror Goodreads reviewer, A must-have in your personal library if you re into collecting modern fantasy novels, novels with historical fiction settings, or novels about paranormal creatures Goodreads reviewer, Not only is it a great premise, but Mr. Martin follows through and delivers one hell of a story to back it up. Highly recommended! Goodreads reviewer, It is excellent historical fiction, set amongst the steamboats traveling up and down the Mississippi . . . Recommended for fans of historic paranormal and horrific fiction Goodreads reviewer, I loved this book. It was one of those that I wanted to savour and not rush ahead with. The writing draws you in from the start Goodreads reviewer, A fantastic setting, and a steamboat that makes you want to go back in time and experience a great race yourself. This was a wonderful read and I would recommend highly Goodreads reviewer, I ve never met a protagonist like Abner Marsh . . . you ll want to savour this novel s little surprises completely unspoiled . . . an incredible slice of history, a deeply moving tale of an unlikely friendship, and a testament to the power of loyalty between two individuals Goodreads reviewer,

Objev podobné jako Fevre Dream - George R. R. Martin

If the biblical plagues of Egypt truly happened--could they happen again--on a global scale?Two years after vanishing into the Sudanese desert, the leader of a British archeological expedition, Professor Harold McCabe, comes stumbling out of the sands, frantic and delirious, but he dies before he can tell his story. The mystery deepens when an autopsy uncovers a bizarre corruption: someone had begun to mummify the professor s body--while he was still alive.His strange remains are returned to London for further study, when alarming news arrives from Egypt. The medical team who had performed the man s autopsy has fallen ill with an unknown disease, one that is quickly spreading throughout Cairo. Fearing the worst, a colleague of the professor reaches out to a longtime friend: Painter Crowe, the director of Sigma Force. The call is urgent, for Professor McCabe had vanished into the desert while searching for proof of the ten plagues of Moses. As the pandemic grows, a disturbing question arises.Are those plagues starting again?Before Director Crowe can investigate, a mysterious group of assassins leaves behind a fiery wake of destruction and death, erasing all evidence. With the professor s body incinerated, his home firebombed, Sigma Force must turn to the archaeologist s only daughter, Jane McCabe, for help. While sifting through what s left of her father s work, she discovers a puzzling connection, tying the current threat to a shocking historical mystery, one involving the travels of Mark Twain, the genius of Nikola Tesla, and the adventures of famous explorer, Henry Morgan Stanley.To unravel a secret going back millennia, Director Crowe and Commander Grayson Pierce will be thrust to opposite sides of the globe. One will search for the truth, traveling from the plague-ridden streets of Cairo to a vast ancient tomb buried under the burning sands of the Sudan; the other will struggle to stop a mad genius locked within a remote Arctic engineering complex, risking the lives of all those he holds dear.As the global crisis grows ever larger, Sigma Force will confront a threat born of the ancient past and made real by the latest science--a danger that will unleash a cascading series of plagues, culminating in a scourge that could kill all of the world s children . . . decimating mankind forever.

Objev podobné jako The Seventh Plague - James Rollins

#39;When it #39;s Martini Hour, you need a guide and there is no one better than Alice Lascelles. #39; – Jay RaynerIt’s almost 150 years since someone had the idea of mixing dry vermouth and gin – and yet the Martini is now more popular than it’s ever been. What’s behind this simple drink’s enduring success? And can perfection be reached, with a recipe so renowned, yet as personal as how you take your tea… In The Martini, award-winning journalist, Financial Times columnist and cocktail expert Alice Lascelles goes on a deep-dive into one her favorite drinks – one that’s bewitched bartenders, artists, authors, film-makers and barflies for more than a century. Over the course of 60 recipes, she charts the Martini’s journey from the smoky saloons of 1880s New York to the hottest cocktail joints of the 21st century. Discover old-time Martini twists like the Flame of Love and the Tuxedo in the section on Vintage drinks, or turn to Honorary for fun and fruity updates on Lychee and Espresso Martinis. The Classic section, which covers the likes of the Dry Martini, the Vesper and the Gibson, will delight Martini purists, while the Contemporary chapter showcases new-wave Martini recipes from some of the world’s top mixologists. Peppered with anecdotes from the drink’s rich history and Alice’s travels round the world in search of the ultimate recipe, The Martini voyages from the speakeasies of Tokyo and the dive bars of Brooklyn to the swankiest hotels of St James’s. Discover the best Martini to pair with oysters; explore variations infused with olive oil, shiso and jasmine tea; find out why your most important tool is your freezer; and the real reason James Bond liked a shaken, not stirred, Martini. If you don’t know what your perfect Martini looks like, then this book will help you find it. And if you do, then its mix of tips, tricks and trade secrets will almost certainly help you to improve it. Crisply-designed and illustrated with stunning color photography, The Martini is a stylish, fun and fascinating guide to one of the cocktail world’s most enduring classics.

Objev podobné jako The Martini - Alice Lascelles

Reading George Eliot s work was described by one Victorian critic as like the feeling of entering the confessional in which the novelist sees and hears all the secrets of human psychologyâ ” that roar which lies on the other side of silence . This new biography of George Eliot goes beyond the much-told story of her life. It gives an account of what it means to become a novelist, and to think like a novelist: in particular a realist novelist for whom art exists not for art s sake but in the exploration and service of human life. It shows the formation and the workings of George Eliot s mind as it plays into her creation of some of the greatest novels of the Victorian era. When at the age of 37 Marian Evans became George Eliot, this change followed long mental preparation and personal suffering. During this time she related her power of intelligence to her capacity for feeling: discovering that her thinking and her art had to combine both. That was the great ambition of her novelsâ ”not to be mere pastimes or fictions but experiments in life and helps in living, through the deepest account of human complexity available. Philip Davis s illuminating new biography will enable you both to see through George Eliot s eyes and to feel what it is like to be seen by her, in the imaginative involvement of her readers with her characters.

Objev podobné jako The Transferred Life of George Eliot - Philip Davis

This official behind-the-scenes companion to the Disney+ Star Wars series The Mandalorian features exclusive concept art, character and costume sketches, and vehicle and creature designs.  Foreword by Academy Award-winner Doug Chiang, Lucasfilm VP and Executive Creative Director  Lucasfilm creative art manager Phil SzostakÂ’s The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian takes fans behind the scenes of the first ever live-action Star Wars television series. Filled with concept art, sketches, and interviews with key cast, crew, and creatives, including executive producer/showrunner/writer Jon Favreau and executive producer/director Dave Filoni, The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian will provide readers with an exclusive look at a whole new universe of Star Wars characters, locations, and vehicles.  Premiering in November 2019 as a key launch title for Disney+, The Mandalorian follows the adventures of galactic gunslinger Din Djarin and the Child as they traverse the outer systems of the galaxy and evade remnants of the Empire. Readers will encounter early visual and conceptual ideas for these new characters and unexplored frontiers, filled with crime syndicates, bounty hunters, and smugglers. The gritty, lived-in cantinas and spaceports are populated by a talented cast that includes Pedro Pascal, Werner Herzog, Nick Nolte, Giancarlo Esposito, and Carl Weathers. Â

Objev podobné jako The Art of Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Season One) - Phil Szostak

Note Cosmetique Volume One Touch, 10 ml, Řasenky pro ženy, Pohled, který nikdo jen tak nepřehlédne, vám vykouzlí řasenka Note Cosmetique Volume One Touch. Její kartáček ve tvaru přesýpacích hodin zachytí i ty nejkratší řasy, pozvedne je, natočí a rozprostře intenzivní černou barvu tak, aby vznikl výraz panoramatický efekt. Složení obohacené o ricinový olej a extrakt ze zeleného čaje navíc podpoří vitalitu vašich řas. Vlastnosti: dodává objem i délku těm nejjemnějším řasám pozvedává řasy a zajišťuje jim natočený vzhled má krémovou texturu, která obalí každou řasu klasický kartáček ve tvaru přesýpacích hodin neslepuje, pečuje o řasy Složení: ricinový olej a výtažek ze zeleného čaje – vyživují řasy čisté pigmenty – zajišťují pro intenzivní barvu dermatologicky a oftalmologicky testováno Jak používat: Řasenku Note Cosmetique Volume One Touch aplikujte plynulými tahy od kořínků ke konečkům. Pro intenzivnější efekt přidejte další vrstvy, dokud nedosáhnete požadovaného zvýraznění.

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A smart, funny and surprisingly moving read for fans of Dolly Alderton THE I PAPER A commercial-literary gem for fans of Kiley Reid, Curtis Sittenfeld and Alison Espach PANDORA SYKES If you re honest, you ll admit that you ve raised George or dated George or, worse, you are George WASHINGTON POST This book is a knockout MARIA SEMPLE An excellent novel...as convincing as it is moving ADELLE WALDMAN Perceptive, funny and tender ALISON ESPACHWe all know a George. He s the kind of guy who s brimming with potential but incapable of following through; he doesn t know if he s in love with his girlfriend, but he certainly likes having her around; he s distant from - but still reliant on - his mother; he swears he ll finish his novel one day. Sure, you might find him disappointing. But no one is more disappointed in George than George himself. As funny as it is astute and as singular as it is universal, The Book of George is a deft, unexpectedly moving never-coming-of-age tale and a portrait of one man, but also countless others.

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Drawing on George Eliot s own childhood experiences to craft an unforgettable story of first love, sibling rivalry and regret, The Mill on the Floss is edited with an introduction and notes by A.S. Byatt, author of Possession, in Penguin Classics.Brought up at Dorlcote Mill, Maggie Tulliver worships her brother Tom and is desperate to win the approval of her parents, but her passionate, wayward nature and her fierce intelligence bring her into constant conflict with her family. As she reaches adulthood, the clash between their expectations and her desires is painfully played out as she finds herself torn between her relationships with three very different men: her proud and stubborn brother; hunchbacked Tom Wakem, the son of her family s worst enemy; and the charismatic but dangerous Stephen Guest. With its poignant portrayal of sibling relationships, The Mill on the Floss is considered George Eliot s most autobiographical novel; it is also one of her most powerful and moving.In this edition, writer and critic A.S. Byatt, author of Possession, provides full explanatory notes and an introduction relating The Mill on the Floss to George Eliot s own life and times.Mary Ann Evans (1819-80) began her literary career as a translator, and later editor, of the Westminster Review. In 1857, she published Scenes of Clerical Life, the first of eight novels she would publish under the name of George Eliot , including The Mill on the Floss, Middlemarch, and Daniel Deronda.If you enjoyed The Mill on the Floss, you might like Thomas Hardy s Jude the Obscure, also available in Penguin Classics.

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Martha Beck writes like a wizard - her magic trick is turning people into their true selves JULIA CAMERON, bestselling author of The Artist s WayNew York Times bestselling author Martha Beck shares her step-by-step programme that will guide you to fulfil your own potential and create a joyful life.In this book, you ll start by learning how to read the internal compasses already built into your brain and body--and why you may have spent your life ignoring their signals. As you become reacquainted with your own deepest desires, you ll identify and repair any unconscious beliefs or unhealed emotional wounds that may be blocking your progress.This will change your life, but don t worry--although every life is unique, major transformations have common elements, and Beck provides a map that will guide you through your own life changes. You ll learn how to navigate every stage, from the first flickering appearance of a new dream to the planning and implementation of your own ideal life.Based on Dr Beck s work as a Harvard-trained sociologist, Finding Your Own North Star offers thoroughly tested case studies, questionnaires, and exercises to help you articulate your core desires and act on them to build a more satisfying life. Explorers depend on the North Star when there are no other landmarks in sight. The same relationship exists between you and your right life, the ultimate realization of your potential for happiness. I believe that a knowledge of that perfect life sits inside you just as the North Star sits in its unaltering spot. -- Martha Beck

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This book charts the origins, design and development of the most iconic British supercar of the 1970s and 1980s - the Aston Martin V8. It traces the car s origins from the introductory model of 1967, the DBS through the various iterations of the V8 versions and ends with the final models of the range, the spectacular Vantage Zagato. While the car started life with Aston Martin s ageing six-cylinder engine, it quickly received the engine the car was originally designed to be fitted with; Aston Martin s mighty quad cam V8. The V8 would would power the car through the 70s and 80s, and with various tweaks and tunes, described in the book, would keep Aston Martin s reputation as a vendor of fast, high-performance coupes alive through some very troubling times.The book covers the whole family of standard production cars produced by Aston Martin, along with various special versions, including the Ogle-designed Sotheby Special , the Siva S350 and the Bulldog which recently broke the 200mph barrier. Alongside the specials the book also looks at the racing variants, including the Le Mans Lola of 1967, the spectacular V8 production racer run by Robin Hamilton (which was nicknamed the muncher thanks to its spectacular performance meaning it would eat is brakes for breakfast) and the Nimrod, which saw Aston Martin return to Le Mans in the 1980s. It also looks at the car in film and on the small screen, with James Bond looming large ( On Her Majesty s Secret Service and The Living Daylights ) and with Roger Moore cavorting about Europe with Tony Curtis in the popular TV series The Persuaders! polishing the cars celebrity credentials.With some 70,000 words and 250+ pictures, many never seen before, this book pays a heartfelt tribute to the The Aston Martin V8. The V8 was the poster car for the patriotic British teenager of the 1970s and 1980s, providing a glimmer of hope that Britain could produce a world beating performance car that was the match of Italian exotica and American muscle. The Aston Martin V8 was that world beater, a car with superlative looks, amazing performance, unparalleled luxury and tough, reliable underpinnings. This book is a heartfelt tribute to the car, the car that kept Aston Martin s hopes and British automotive dreams alive, a car that is now starting to be recognised for the true British supercar it always has been.

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