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eBook: Originally published as ‘La Belle et la Bête’, Gabrielle-Suzanne de Villeneuve\'s \'Beauty and the Beast\' was published in 1740 and is the oldest known version of this fairytale. \"A tale as old as time\", ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is the bewitching fantasy romance story of Belle – a young woman imprisoned in the magical castle of a monstrous yet princely beast, where she is forced to \"be our guest\". This is an epic story that has captured generations of readers and will be enjoyed by fans of both film adaptations, from the animated Disney classic to the live-action film starring Emma Watson. Gabrielle-Suzanne de Villeneuve was a French author who published fairy tales and novels but is best remembered for writing the original story ‘La Belle et la Bête’. It was published in 1740 and is the oldest known version of the fairy tale ‘Beauty and the Beast’, which has since been adapted twice for the big screen including the animated Disney classic and the live-action movie starring Emma Watson as Belle. After her death, Gabrielle-Suzanne de Villeneuve’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ was abridged by another author, Leprince de Beaumont, who did not credit the tale’s original writer. Leprince de Beaumont is, therefore, often still wrongly credited as being the original author, and her shortened version is the one most commonly known today. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Beauty and the Beast & Other Classic Fairy Tales features one hundred and one stories in which beauties and beasts capture the charm and magic of the classic fairy tale... Chosen from The Blue Fairy Book and other fairy tale collections by Andrew Lang, the selections include, in addition to the beloved title tale, a cornucopia of stories both well-known and less well-known that are a testament to the power of stories from all countries and cultures to enchant and entertain with their fantastic characters. Beauty and the Beast and Other Classic Fairy Tales is one of Barnes and Noble's Collectible Editions classics. Each volume features authoritative texts by the world's greatest authors in an exquisitely designed bonded-leather binding, with distinctive gilt edging and a ribbon bookmark. Decorative, durable, and collectible, these books offer hours of pleasure to readers young and old and are an indispensable cornerstone for every home library. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Puma Slipstream Lo Beast 'Beauty and the Beast' 385785 01 Výrobce: Puma Model: Slipstream Lo Beast Číslo dílu: 385785 01 Sezona: Jaro / Léto 22 Vnější materiál: semišová kůže + obličejová kůže Vnitřní materiál: textilní materiál Vložka: textilní materiál + syntetický materiál Podešev průměr: guma Podešev střední: EVA pena Jmenování: lifestyle Barva: vínová / cihlová / Černá Informace: jedna z nejznámějších basketbalových siluet značky Puma ve vydání inspirovaném animovaným filmem Disney Beauty and Monstertmavě vínová silueta Slipstream odkazuje na zvíře, a to jak v barvě, tak v semišovém "chlupatém" vrcholuna šňůrkách zlotý přívěsek (sneakerstudio.cz)

Puma Slipstream Lo Beast 'Beauty and the Beast' 385785 01 Výrobce: Puma Model: Slipstream Lo Beast Číslo dílu: 385785 01 Sezona: Jaro / Léto 22 Vnější materiál: semišová kůže + obličejová kůže Vnitřní materiál: textilní materiál Vložka: textilní materiál + syntetický materiál Podešev průměr: guma Podešev střední: EVA pena Jmenování: lifestyle Barva: vínová / cihlová / Černá Informace: jedna z nejznámějších basketbalových siluet značky Puma ve vydání inspirovaném animovaným filmem Disney Beauty and Monstertmavě vínová silueta Slipstream odkazuje na zvíře, a to jak v barvě, tak v semišovém "chlupatém" vrcholuna šňůrkách zlotý přívěsek (sneakerstudio.cz)

Puma Slipstream Lo Beast 'Beauty and the Beast' 385785 01 Výrobce: Puma Model: Slipstream Lo Beast Číslo dílu: 385785 01 Sezona: Jaro / Léto 22 Vnější materiál: semišová kůže + obličejová kůže Vnitřní materiál: textilní materiál Vložka: textilní materiál + syntetický materiál Podešev průměr: guma Podešev střední: EVA pena Jmenování: lifestyle Barva: vínová / cihlová / Černá Informace: jedna z nejznámějších basketbalových siluet značky Puma ve vydání inspirovaném animovaným filmem Disney Beauty and Monstertmavě vínová silueta Slipstream odkazuje na zvíře, a to jak v barvě, tak v semišovém "chlupatém" vrcholuna šňůrkách zlotý přívěsek (sneakerstudio.cz)

This 8×8 storybook with foil is filled with film stills and features a beautiful scene from the Walt Disney Studios’ film, Beauty and the Beast. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hrnek materiál keramika, s motivem Kráska a zvíře, 250 ml, barva bílá, 1 ks v sadě Skalní fanoušek musí mít hrnek Abysse. Hrnek je zhotoven z klasické keramiky a nabízí objem 250 ml. Není přizpůsobený do myčky na nádobí a mikrovlnky. Nejdůležitější vlastnosti hrnku The Beauty and the Beast - Chip - hrnek Z materiálu: keramika Hrnek Abysse nabízí obsah 250 ml Nevhodné k použití v myčce a mikrovlnné troubě Motiv: Kráska a zvíře (alza.cz)

Kovový odznak s motivem z Disney filmu Kráska a zvíře 3x2,6 cm (knihydobrovsky.cz)

One of the bestloved fairy tales. Beauty goes to the Beasts castle in order to save her fathers life and help her family. The Beast is kind to her, but when he asks her to marry him, she cant bring herself to say yes. Then Beauty returns home and dreams that the Beast is dying. Can she save him? The Usborne English Readers series is a new range of graded readers in simplified English for younger learners. They include activities, glossaries and a full audio recording of the text in both British English and American English. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Puma Slipstream Lo Beauty 'Beauty and the Beast' 385784 01 Výrobce: Puma Model: Slipstream Lo Beauty Číslo dílu: 385784 01 Sezona: Jaro / Léto 22 Vnější materiál: obličejová kůže + semišová kůže Vnitřní materiál: textilní materiál Vložka: textilní materiál + syntetický materiál Podešev průměr: textilní materiál + syntetický materiál Podešev střední: textilní materiál Vložka: textilní materiál + syntetický materiál Podešev průměr: guma Podešev střední: EVA pena Jmenování: lifestyle Barva: bílá / šedá Informace: jedna z nejznámějších basketbalových siluet značky Puma ve vydání inspirovaném animovaným filmem Disney Beauty and Monstertenký bílý vrchol naznačuje Bella-hlavní hrdinka filmuna šňůrkách zlotý Přívěsek ve tvaru růže (sneakerstudio.cz)

Mad Beauty Beauty and the Beast Chip and Potts, 12 g, Balzámy na rty pro ženy, Balzám na rty Mad Beauty Beauty and the Beast je nezbytným pomocníkem v péči o citlivou pleť rtů ve všech ročních obdobích. Vlastnosti: hloubkově hydratuje a intenzivně vyživuje poskytuje suchým rtům okamžitou úlevu Jak používat: Naneste na rty kdykoli během dne dle potřeby. (notino.cz)

With the brand-new Disney Readers series, young learners can build their reading skills with the help of engaging Disney stories and characters they know and enjoy.Once there was a prince who lived in a beautiful castle. He was rich and handsome, but he was not kind. An enchantress changed him into a beast. To break the spell, he must learn to love and to be loved. One day, Belle, a smart, brave young woman, comes to the castle. Can she break the spell? Can she love the Beast? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Follow the fantastic adventure of Belle, a bright and beautiful young woman who finds escape from her ordinary life. When Belle's inventor father stumbles upon the Beast's castle and is taken prisoner, Belle comes to the rescue and agrees to take her father's place. She sees beneath the Beast's exterior and discovers the heart and soul of a human prince. Delicate cutaways and holes to peep through are layered on top of each other to create a magical filigree effect, drawing children in to the story. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: In ‘The Story of the Duchess of Cicogne and of Monsieur de Boulingrin’ (1920), Anatole France presents a fantastic reimagining of the classic fairy-tale ‘Sleeping Beauty’. However, rather than concerning himself with Sleeping Beauty herself, France focuses on the turmoil of her parents as they wait for their daughter to wake. France’s short story, ‘The Story of the Duchess of Cicogne and of Monsieur de Boulingrin’, offers a nuanced take on the classic tale and presents a sophisticated account that will enthral all. A must-read for anyone familiar with ‘Sleeping Beauty’ or a fan of any of Anatole France’s works, this imaginative reinterpretation is a fresh take on an already incredible story. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Peter Ackroyd je jedním z předních současných britských „londýnských“ spisovatelů, který se zaměřuje na tuto metropoli, jeho historii, vývoj a identitu jak ve svých prózách, tak literatuře faktu. Jeho románový Londýn je silně idiosynkratický konstrukt, který vychází z autorových myšlenek o povaze tohoto města, ale také z jeho pojetí anglické literární senzibility obecně tak, jak je rozvíjí ve svých přednáškách i historických a literárních studiích. Jedná se o neobyčejně heterogenní město nezměrné rozmanitosti a bohatosti lidských zkušeností, nálad, emocí, aktivit a událostí, ale také nástrojů, jejichž prostřednictvím jsou (re)prezentovány a vyobrazeny. Tato heterogenita se podle Ackroyda většinou rodí mimo sídla a sféry kulturní produkce hlavního proudu a etablovaných společenských norem a konvencí, a to obzvláště v okultních praktikách, podvratných činnostech a spiknutích radikálních jedinců či skupin, nejrůznějších zločinných a podvodných činech, pochybných vědeckých experimentech, populárních dramatických rituálních a zábavných formách. Jejich neustálé střetávání se a soupeření s formami oficiálně doporučovanými a schvalovanými generují životní energii města nezbytnou pro jeho dynamické proměny a duchovní obrodu. Tato kniha představuje svět Ackroydových londýnských románů jako osobitý chronotop určený svými specifickými prostorovými a časovými vlastnostmi a jejich vzájemnou propojeností. Ačkoliv se takováto koncepce městského prostoru vzpírá kategorizaci, kniha je tematicky uspořádána na základě šesti aspektů definujících tento Londýn tak, jak je Ackroyd rozeznává: vztah mezi minulostí a přítomností města, jeho nadpřirozené projevy, jeho zločinné tendence, psychogeografické a antikvářské strategie jeho obyvatel, jeho divadelnost a jeho bytostně literární charakter. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Is talent more important to success than hard work? Sometimes if we are determined and focused on our goals, we can overcome even the strongest opponents. And vise we should not only rely on talent to win. In his timeless fables, Aesop whispers from the past knowledge which we think we know, but very often forget.Aesop\'s fables feature animals, legendary creatures, plants, inanimate objects, or forces of nature that speak, solve problems, and generally have human characteristics. All the stories story lead to a particular moral lesson. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Sometimes no matter how hard we try, we cannot reach our goal. And, of course, it is much easier to claim our goal undesirable than to admit defeat. There is hardly a child who does not know the fox who called the grapes sour but Aesop\'s fables offer so much more...Aesop\'s fables feature animals, legendary creatures, plants, inanimate objects, or forces of nature that speak, solve problems, and generally have human characteristics. All the stories story lead to a particular moral lesson. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Sweet words and manipulative compliments can make everyone\'s head spin. The \"Fox and the Crow\" teaches us to keep clear mind in the face of flattery. Aesop\'s fables feature animals, legendary creatures, plants, inanimate objects, or forces of nature that speak, solve problems, and generally have human characteristics. All the stories story lead to a particular moral lesson. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \'The Ant and The Grass Hopper\' is a fable that teaches the importance of planning, of self-reliance and hard work. The frolicking grass hopper spends his summer dancing and never working while the ant makes sure to put aside supplies for the coming winter. It is a tale that resonates to this day thanks to its important message of the importance of hard work as well as having fun. It is great reading for all ages on the importance of being able to plan and support yourself.Aesop\'s fables feature animals, legendary creatures, plants, inanimate objects, or forces of nature that speak, solve problems, and generally have human characteristics. All the stories story lead to a particular moral lesson. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

An unforgettable YA debut by Jamison Shea. Ace of Spades meets House of Hollow in a thrilling horror novel about the toll of giving everything to a world that will never love you back. Laure Mesny is determined to make it in the cut-throat world of ballet, and she will do anything to prove that this Black girl can take centre stage. Anything . . . Even if it means entering into a bargain with a primordial power in the Catacombs beneath Paris. Laure is promised influence and adoration - and she gets it. But that alone is not enough, not for the cruel and privileged people who surround her. Her climb to stardom leaves broken bodies in her wake, some of which aren't her doing. As she finds herself deep within this monstrous world, she is faced with the ultimate choice: will she retreat or succumb to the darkness forever? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Written by the 1913 winner of the Nobel Price in Literature, Rabindranath Tagore, \'The Home and the World\' follows the characters of Nikhil and Sandip, who have very different ideals around using violence to reach their goals. The novel illustrates the battle Tagore had with himself, between the ideas of Western culture and revolution against the Western culture. This is ultimately shown through Nikhil and Sandip.Covering themes such as truth, love and union, religion vs nationalism, and the role of women, \'The Home and the World\' gives a real insight into societal problems in the Bengal region following the turn of the 19th century. - (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Although written after \'The Companions of Jehu,\' \'The Whites and the Blues\' details events leading up to the first book.It follows the fortunes of young Charles Nodier, who arrives in Strasbourg to study Greek under the tutelage of Euloge Schneider. However, when he gets there, he discovers that Schneider has become the town\'s Public Prosecutor and is feared for his indiscriminate use of Madame Guillotine. All the while, the shadow of Napoleon lies heavy on the narrative. A page-turning read, full of political intrigue, betrayal, and romance, this is a must for fans of the \'Sainte-Hermine\' trilogy. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: An important novel that is as compassionate as it is eye-opening, The Exile and the Mapmaker is a testament to the triumph of the human spirit.Theo, an aging Parisian cartographer, is desperately searching for the woman he once loved before Alzheimer\'s takes his memories of her.Elise, his estranged daughter, moves in to take care of him. She still blames him for the tragic loss of her mother and is struggling with this new forced intimacy.Nebay, an Eritrean refugee, becomes Theo\'s carer and friend. Unbeknownst to Elise, Nebay does not have a visa for France and is working illegally in order to support his sister.Each one is living a life of questions and secrets in a world where Nebay\'s very presence in the France of Theo\'s maps is steeped in uncertainty. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: The Law and the Lady builds on that tradition by introducing one of English literature's earliest women detectives, Valeria Woodville, who investigates the murder of her husband's first wife in the attempt to prove him guiltless. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Who do you think is stronger – the Sun or the North Wind? They both found themselves in a dispute because they both thought that they were strongest. They saw a traveler who was just passing by and they decided that whoever made the man remove his cloak would be proclaimed the strongest. A winner is declared. Who will it be and what is the moral of the story? Find out in Aesop\'s fable \"The North Wind and the Sun\".Aesop\'s fables feature animals, legendary creatures, plants, inanimate objects, or forces of nature that speak, solve problems, and generally have human characteristics. All the stories story lead to a particular moral lesson. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Take your child on a journey from day to night and teach them English with ‘The Sun, the Moon and the Stars’, an English language learning book in the ‘Hello English’ collection With colourful illustrations, a useful English keyword list and a simple yet fun story, children will learn words including sun, moon and star, as well as words that describe them, such as bright, glow, and twinkle. ‘Hello English’ is a collection of children’s learning books that help your little one become bilingual. Learn English in a fun and easy way with these English books that explore the basics from shapes and colours to counting and emotions. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘The Battle and the Breeze’ is a historical adventure story from author R.M. Ballantyne. Bill Bowls is a member of the British Navy, along with friends Ben Bolter and Tom Riggles. Together the trio find themselves caught up in all kinds of incidents whilst serving with the Navy, and even find themselves involved in the infamous Battle of the Nile, in which the British forces under Admiral Nelson engaged in a terrifying battle with the French. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Originally published in 1883, ‘The Battery and the Boiler’ by R.M. Ballantyne is a fascinating nautical adventure story. Born aboard a ship in the midst of a powerful storm, and fascinated by electricity due to the circumstances of his birth, young Robin Wright was always destined for a life on the open sea. His two interests collide when young Robin is asked to help lay powerful submarine cables and so he sets sail on the experience of a lifetime. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: First published in 1890, ‘The Garret and the Garden’ is an adventure story set in the criminal underworld of London by prolific author R.M. Ballantyne. Young Scot David Laidlaw has come to London to seek his fortune but finds instead the seedy underbelly of London - and is soon embroiled in a world of criminals and mercenaries. A thrilling tale from the popular author. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \'The Hermit and the Wild Woman\' is a collection of short stories through which Wharton explores the themes of choice and morality. A surprising read, the stories feature a wide variety of central protagonists, including a lawyer\'s wife, a struggling artist, a governor, and a monk living in cloisters. Shot through with wry humour, cultural criticism, and psychological observations, this book is perfect for fans of Wharton, who want to get to know the author a little better. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: First published in 1895, ‘The Peer and the Woman’ is one of author E. Phillips Oppenheim’s earlier novels. A classic story of revenge, it follows the fortunes of the Alceston family. Head of the family, Lord Alceston has been murdered in his own home the very night he is giving a ball. Learning of the tragic news, his son Bernard immediately returns from the continent to avenge his father’s death. A dramatic story of love, jealousy, and revenge. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: A young shepherd boy has found a way to amuse himself. Again and again he yells to the villagers that there is a wolf – even though there is not. One day the shepherd boy actually meets a real wolf – it comes nearer and nearer, and the boy is full of fear. He calls for help, but something is different this time...\'The Shepherd\'s Boy and the Wolf\' is a famous fable by Aesop. Aesop\'s fables feature animals, legendary creatures, plants, inanimate objects, or forces of nature that speak, solve problems, and generally have human characteristics. All the stories story lead to a particular moral lesson. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,SHODA OKOLNOSTÍ. ZÁZRAKY. BOŽÍ ZÁSAH. TO, CO MNOZÍ LIDÉ POVAŽUJÍ ZA PŘÍHODY, JEŽ SE VYSKYTUJÍ JEDNOU ZA ŽIVOT, JE, JAK VYSVĚTLUJE GABRIELLE, VE SKUTEČNOSTI INTUICE. Jakmile probudíte svou intuici a navyknete si jí naslouchat a řídit se jí, začne každé rozhodnutí ve vašem životě odrážet vaši vnitřní pravdu. Budete vědět, co dělat. Vždycky jste to věděli a vždycky to vědět budete. Z knihy Souvislosti Až do svých úplně posledních dnů, kdy se Gabrielle stávala stále éteričtější, pracovala z celého srdce na přípravě druhého vydání tohoto drobného mistrovského díla, a zanechala nám tak dárek na rozloučenou. Vždycky ho považovala za svou malou čarodějnickou knihu. Předává nám v něm průvodce k naší intuici, vláknu, které nás spojuje s Velkým Tajemstvím. Užijte si tyto skvostné příběhy a poučení. Nechť posílí váš tanec a vnesou víc kouzla do vašeho života. Obnovte mysterium. (Z předmluvy od syna Jonathana Horana) (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Coping with ill-iced claret, rotten walnuts, and withered apples, British Postal Service employee and successful Victorian novelist Anthony Trollope sailed aboard the Atrato from the English port of Southampton to Kingston, Jamaica, in November, 1858 to survey land and conclude treaties in the West Indies and Central America for the English government. In the course of his extended sojourn, he also wrote a book -- not about official business but rather about the islands he visited and the people he met; about breathtaking landscapes, exotic foods, the tropical climate, earthquakes, Panamanian railroads, Cuban cigars, racial hierarchies, and colonial customs. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Between 1904 and 1918, Wallace collected tales about life in the British Army and the escapades and adventures of the troops. These led him to create the eponymous character, ‘Smithy.’ The third book in the series, ‘Smithy and the Hun’ sees the eponymous soldier and his two mates, Nobby Clark, and Spud Murphy, sent to fight in the First World War. However, rather than blood and bullets, this story focuses on our hapless heroes’ hilarious antics. Light-hearted and fun for Wallace fans of all ages. Initially published in the Daily Mail, the ´Smithy´ series features a bunch of short stories about the everyday life of the soldiers in the British military. Born in London, Edgar Wallace (1875 – 1932) was an English writer so prolific, that his publisher claimed that he was responsible for a quarter of all books sold in England. Leaving school at the age of 12, Wallace made his first steps into the literary world by selling newspapers on the corner of Fleet Street. He worked as a war correspondent after joining the army at age 21, which honed his writing abilities. This led to the creation of his first book, ‘The Four Just Men.’ Wallace is best remembered as the co-creator of ‘King Kong,’ which has been adapted for film 12 times (most notably directed by ‘Lord of the Rings’ director, Peter Jackson, and starring Jack Black and Naomi Watts). However, he leaves behind an extensive body of work, including stories such as ‘The Crimson Circle’ and ‘The Flying Squad.’ (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Povinná YAzda pre všetkých tínedžerov! Vydavateľstvo CooBoo prináša slovenským čitateľom a fanúšikom filmovej a knižnej série HRY O ŽIVOT exkluzívne vydanie tejto kultovej dystopickej trilógie. Hry o život obleteli celý svet a tak ako spopularizovala čítanie medzi deťmi séria o Harrym Potterovi, Hry o život vrátili ku knihám celú generáciu tínedžerov. Teraz sa vám dostáva do rúk nové exkluzívne vydanie pre novú generáciu tínedžerských čitateľov. Prežila. Dvanásty obvod zrovnali so zemou. Gale utiekol a Peeta je vo väzení v Sídle. Jej rodina je však v bezpečí. Ale to nie je všetko. Trinásty obvod, ktorý poznali len z povier, naozaj existuje a už roky pripravuje útok na Sídlo. Aj Katniss je súčasťou tohto plánu, hoci doteraz ju všetci len využívali. Ona je článok, ktorý dokáže spojiť všetkých proti prezidentovi Snowovi. A poraziť ho. Bez ohľadu na vlastné pocity a názory. Bez ohľadu na to, kto stojí na čele novej budúcnosti. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Kdybyste se dokázali zbavit strachu, kým byste se mohli stát? Jaké by to bylo, probouzet se každé ráno bez pocitu úzkosti? Nelitovat minulosti a nebát se budoucnosti? Žít šťastný, klidný a spokojený život? V knížce Šťastné dny najdete návod, jak na to. Oblíbená autorka seberozvojové literatury a motivační řečnice Gabrielle Bernstein jej vepsala mezi řádky pozoruhodně otevřeného a upřímného příběhu, ve kterém vypráví o své vlastní cestě k uzdravení z traumatu. Její vyprávění o bolestné pouti za štěstím ukazuje čtenářům cestu ven z traumatu a strachu ke svobodě a lásce. Dozvíte se: - proč se většině lidí nedaří vysvobodit z nevhodných vzorců chování, - proč často sami sobě škodíme, - jak nastartovat proces hluboké vnitřní transformace, - jak se vypořádat se svými strachy a traumaty, - jak dosáhnout klidu a opravdového štěstí pomoci devíti účinných technik. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Fans of \'The Godfather\' trilogy and \'The Sopranos\' will know a thing or two about vendettas.In Honore de Balzac\'s ´The Vendetta´, tragic consequences are laid bare. What begins as a love story between two Corsican immigrants, Ginevra and Luigi, soon becomes a tale of misery.Luigi is the sole survivor of a blood feud with Ginevra\'s family. And Ginevra\'s father Bartolomeo is determined to finish the job by killing Luigi. However, when the love-sick couple marries, he has to stay his hand - but he cuts them off, leaving them poverty-stricken. As Bartolomeo has an epiphany, his daughter is locked in a life-and-death struggle as she gives birth. Will she survive? And will her father get the chance to make things right? \'The Vendetta\' is an excoriating attack on the nature of honour and a tale of tragic romance that calls to mind \'Romeo and Juliet\' by William Shakespeare. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: It begins with the undignified scene of two young men on a Parisian stagecoach, boasting about their love affairs with older, married women.Hubris turns to tragedy when the coach overturns, leaving one of the men with fatal injuries. However, drama dictates that there is always time for some final words before death. The dying man gives his travelling companion a mission - collect love letters from his house and deliver them to his lover, a countess.How will the countess react to the news of her lover\'s death? And how will the count take the news that she was betraying him?If you like this classic short story by Honoré de Balzac about betrayal, try \'Anna Karenina\' by Leo Tolstoy or \'Rebecca\' by Daphne du Maurier. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Are memories of past love affairs stronger than time? After a mysterious foreign letter arrives at breakfast, Georges Garin shares with his friend a peculiour travelogue. While inspecting a wrecked ship, an English man with his three daughters approaches him. A passionate love affair flares between Garin and the oldest daughter which settles in his heart for the years to come. The remarkable short story writer, Guy de Maupassant, unveils bit by bit their tale with a subtle expression of eroticism. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \"The Recruit\" is a short story from Balzac\'s \"Philosophical studies\", set during the horrors of the Reign of Terror. An aristocratic mother is desperately awaiting the return of her only son and heir. Focusing on the small-town talk and gossip, Balzac\'s story is a melodramatic and hopeful episode on his literary journey. The author becomes the historian and narrator of the situation, creating a memorable and vivid narrative, rich in character portrayal and human emotions. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Superstition, sorcery, dark strangers, and a great poet in disguise, Honoré de Balzac takes a new turn in \'The Exiles\'.Set in 14th century Paris, this novella sees sergeant Tirechair host two strangers at his house near Notre-Dame. One is a regular at the royal court, while the younger man is the son of a countess. Both of them spook the sergeant, as he believes they are sorcerers - and they are clearly incognito. As he gets ready to throw them out, there is a big reveal - and plenty of poetic justice.Balzac\'s \'The Exiles\' is a clever exploration of the price of fame and the pressure of being born into the upper classes.If you like \'The Canterbury Tales\' by Geoffrey Chaucer and \'World Without End\' by Ken Follett, ´The Exiles´ will be a great read! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The fourth in a gripping young fantasy series from the author of THE HUNGER GAMES. It's only a few months since Gregor and Boots returned from the Underland, leaving their mother behind to heal from the plague. Though Gregor's family receives frequent updates on her condition, they all know Gregor must return to fulfill his role as the warrior who is key to the Underlanders' survival. A ccompanied by his now-talkative little sister Boots, still considered the honorary "princess," Gregor joins forces with another princess - 12-year-old Luxa - and Ripred the rat to defend the Underlanders and the vulnerable "Nibblers," or mice, from the rat army. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Spies have reported the sighting of a Rat King in the Underland, a character who has been legendary since the Middle Ages. Recognizable by its tremendous size and snow-white coat, the Rat King is destined to bring a World War to the Underland. Gregor eventually comes face to face with the Rat King, and to his surprise, he finds he is unable to kill this creature. Gregor's heart tells him he's making the right decision. Will it be a decision he lives to regret? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Jane je malá holčička, která si ráda povídá s Měsíčkem. Po té, co jí naučí číst, si každý večer přichází k její oknu poslechnout nový příběh. V knížce najdete 10 pohádkových příběhů v angličtině s vybranými slovíčky a gramatikou. Kniha je vhodná pro děti a pro mírně pokročilé v angličtině. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Agnes lives in the virgin forest tribe of Magreys. Each member of the tribe is born with an exceptional gift. As soon as a Magrey discovers and masters their gift,there comes the time to perform it during a Full Moon Celebration and to promise not to misuse it and serve for the good of the tribe. The only catch is that a Magrey must do so before reaching the age of twelve years old or they turn into a Shadow.Agnes just celebrated her eleventh birthday. And unlike the others, she still has no idea what her gift is.So, she sets out on a dangerous journey to the Forbidden Mountain. To the very same mountain from which her father never returned five years ago. An adventurous story about a journeyto find her inner self lets the reader ponder such questions as:How do you make sense of your time on Earth,which is ridiculously short?How do you follow your heart?How do you not cling to all the things that we have borrowed in our lives?How do you find happiness in the mundane?How do you awaken kindness to your own body?How do you take care of your soul and not let others hurt you?And how do you come to terms with your own mortality? Veronika Hurdová:“I strongly believe that developing andpampering our own unique skills is the right wayto make the world around us a more beautiful place.” The book is intended for children from eight to one hundred years old. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Jane miluje příběhy. Od té doby, co ji naučil Měsíček číst, tráví svůj čas s nosíkem zabořeným v knihách. Tentokrát své příběhy vypráví zvědavému Sluníčku. Příběhy jsou psané anglicky a za každým najdete i výběr slovíček s českým překladem. Procvičte si angličtinu zábavnou formou. (Úroveň angličtiny - mírně pokročilý A2) (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Vizuální prameny představují jeden ze základních zdrojů ke studiu historie. Jsou neocenitelným pramenem informací pro dějiny odívání. Tato práce se zabývá zobrazováním oděvu v čínském tradičním malířství a na historických fotografiích. Představuje svitkové obrazy z období dynastie Čching (1644–1911) a fotografie z druhé poloviny 19.století a počátku 20. století z fondu Náprstkova muzea. Analýza těchto vizuálních zdrojů je zaměřena především na rituální posmrtné portréty a malířský žánr „krásných žen“. Historické fotografie zachycují oděv na aranžovaných studiových portrétech. Práce se zabývá otázkou, zda je možné tyto zdroje považovat za důvěryhodný pramen ke studiu historického odívání. Visual sources are a fundamental source for history studies. They are particularly an invaluable source of information for the history of clothing. This study focuses on the visual depiction of clothing in traditional Chinese paintings and historical photographs. It presents the traditional painting scrolls from the Qing Dynasty (1644–1911) and the photographs from the second half of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century kept in the collection of the Náprstek museum in Prague. The analysis of the visual sources is focused mainly on ritual ancestral portraits and the genre paintings of “beautiful women”. Historical photographs depict clothing in staged studio portraits. The study poses the question of whether these visual sources can be reliable for analysing historical clothing. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Felix was rejected as a child by his mother and those scars never fully heal. In a book with great emotional depth, Honore de Balzac explores Felix\' two major adult relationships with women through the form of a single letter. With the beautiful, but married, Madame Mortsauf, maternal love grows into a passion - but never crosses into physical infidelity. As the years pass by, Felix falls for sensuous Englishwoman Lady Arabelle. Torn between \"the wife of the spirit\" and \"the mistress of the flesh\", he becomes the laughing stock of the French Court.How will he untie his emotional knot without causing emotional damage to the two women? The insights and descriptions are exquisite - and there is an unexpected twist at the end. \'The Lily of the Valley\' is perfect reading for fans of other books featuring a love triangle, including Margaret Mitchell\'s \'Gone With the Wind\' and Emily Brontë\'s \'Wuthering Heights\'. Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850) was a French novelist and playwright, most famous for a sequence of novels, collectively called \'The Human Comedy\'.His signature style was a warts-and-all representation of post-Napoleonic French life, rich in detail and featuring complex, unfiltered characters. The style means Balzac is regarded as one of the pioneers of European literary realism. He is named as an influence on writers including Emile Zola, Henry James, Charles Dickens, and Gustave Flaubert. The first novel he published under his own name was \'Les Chouans\' in 1829.In 1834 he hit upon the idea of grouping his novels together to record all of society. The result, over a period of years, was \'The Human Comedy\', which comprised three categories: \'Analytic Studies\'; \'Philosophical Studies\'; and \'Studies of Manners\'. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Kultový dystopický príbeh v novom exkluzívnom vydaní! Vydavateľstvo CooBoo prináša slovenským čitateľom a fanúšikom filmovej a knižnej série HRY O ŽIVOT exkluzívne vydanie tejto kultovej dystopickej trilógie. Navzdory všetkému je Katniss stále nažive. Vyhrala Hry o život spolu s Peetom. Čaká ich víťazné turné, na ktorom musí prezidentovi Snowovi dokázať podporu jeho politike. Nepriamo dosiahne pravý opak. Podnieti vlnu vzdoru proti prezidentovi. Keď si už Katniss myslí, že nič horšie sa stať nemôže, tvorcovia hier majú v rukáve nepríjemné prekvapenie. (knihydobrovsky.cz)