Classic tales of mystery

Eleven classic whodunits starring master sleuths such as Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, and Father Brown.A superstar lineup of detectives--including Sherlock Holmes, C. Auguste Dupin, and Hercule Poirot--headlines this elegant leather-bound edition of classic mystery stories. Short stories such as Edgar Allan Poe's "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" and G. K. Chesterton's "The Blue Cross" are ideal for a cozy evening by the fire, while novels like Agatha Christie's The Murder on the Links and Jules Verne's An Antarctic Mystery will keep you engrossed for days. The eleven works in this volume are preceded by a scholarly introduction that explores the origins of the genre, as well as the development of the modern mystery story and the contributions made by each author. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Edgar Allan Poe, 368 stran, anglicky, Pevná bez přebalu lesklá - autor Edgar Allan Poe, 368 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá A collection of some of the most imaginative and dramatic stories by Edgar Allan Poe (alza.cz)

With an Introduction by David Stuart Davies. 'In the great mirror opposite I saw myself, and right behind, another wicked fearful self, so like me my soul seemed to quiver within me, as though not knowing to which similitude of body it belonged'. Elizabeth Gaskell is better known today for her pioneering social novels such as Mary Barton (1848) but she also wrote some fascinating tales of the supernatural and the macabre, which are collected here in this volume.The real charm of this dark anthology is its variety. Unlike so many writers of this kind of material, Gaskell allows the story to fit the style rather than the other way around and as result there is a charming freshness to each tale. This remarkable author uses different voices, tones and topics to engage her readers and as you turn from one story to the next you cannot be quite sure what to expect. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Zrcadlový text vám přináší příběh jak v českém tak anglickém jazyce – na levé straně knihy je původní text, na pravé jeho překlad do češtiny. Ideální čtení nejen na dovolenou, u kterého se pobavíte, ale navíc se procvičíte v angličtině! Klasický příběh je převyprávěn pro dnešní čtenáře, s využitím běžné angličtiny. Text je navíc doplněn užitečnými poznámkami pod čarou, které čtenáře upozorní na důležitá anglická slovní spojení. Doporučujeme všem mírně pokročilým k procvičení pochopení anglického textu. (patro.cz)

This collection of Poe's work contains some of the most exciting and haunting stories ever written. They range from the poetic to the mysterious to the darkly comic, yet all possess the genius for the grotesque that defines Poe's writing. They are peopled with neurotics and social outcasts, obsessed with nameless terrors or preoccupied with seemingly unsolvable mysteries. 'The Tell-Tale Heart' and 'The Fall of the House of Usher' are key works in the horror canon, while in the 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue' and 'The Mystery of Marie Roget' we find the origins of modern detective fiction. Collectively, these tales represent the best of Edgar Allan Poe's prose work before his premature death in 1849.This beautiful Macmillan Collector's Library edition of Edgar Allan Poe's Tales of Mystery and Imagination feature With an afterword by Jonty Claypole.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Anglickočeský zrcadlový text pro mírně pokročilé. Maska Červené smrti je jen jedna ze strašidelných povídek v této knize, která vám poutavě převypráví klasické povídky Edgara Allana Poea. I dnešnímu čtenáři bude při čtení těchto povídek běhat mráz po zádech, stejně jako to zažívali čtenáři před více než 150 lety, kdy povídky poprvé vycházely. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Tony Allan, 176 stran, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Zrcadlová četba pro mírně pokročilé. (alza.cz)

eBook: ‘Tales of Terror and Mystery’ is a volume of 13 short stories from the prolific ‘Sherlock Holmes’ author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Stories in the collection include the mystery of a disappearing train in ‘The Lost Special’ and the surprising science-fiction story ‘The Horror of the Heights’. Full of classic Doyle mystery, this collection also includes some wonderful terror tales from the much-loved author. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British author, best known as the creator of the world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes. Born in Edinburgh, he was educated in England and Austria before studying medicine at the University of Edinburgh. It was during his time at university that Doyle began writing short stories, submitting them to magazines and journals. His first Sherlock Holmes novel, ‘A Study in Scarlet’ was written in just three weeks and published in 1887 to favourable reviews, and more Sherlock adventures followed. By 1893, Doyle was growing tired of Sherlock and attempted to kill him off in the story ‘The Final Problem’, but public outcry caused him to resurrect the famous detective. He featured in a total of 56 short stories and four novels along with his trusty sidekick Dr Watson and made Doyle one of the best-paid authors of the time. The stories have been adapted multiple times; most recently in the successful BBC series ‘Sherlock’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. Later literary works included the Professor Challenger series which began with ‘The Lost World’, in which Challenger sets out to find evidence of prehistoric life. The book inspired numerous adaptations, including the films ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Lost World’. In later life Doyle became captivated by the world of spiritualism and the occult and published non-fiction works about his beliefs including ‘The Coming of the Fairies’. Arthur Conan Doyle died at home in 1930. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This chilling collection of scary stories will keep you awake for hours! Psychological horrors, disturbing dramas, and gruesome ghosts compose this compendium of confessions made in the dead of night. From vampires and a monkey paw to an unstoppable heart and haunting apparitions, anecdotes of supernatural terror will have you turning pages long past the witching hour. Allow famous authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, H. P. Lovecraft, Henry James, Washington Irving, and more to prey upon your emotions and peace of mind at slumber parties and camping trips, or anytime you want to end the night with a delightful fright! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Jules Verne; H. G. Wells; Edgar Rice Burroughs, 1024 stran, anglicky, pevná, kůže Blast off into the unknown with this collection of ten classical works of science fiction and fantasy. Long before we ventured into outer space or explored the most remote regions of the planet, writers have spun stories of what might lie in those unknown worlds, or what awaits humanity in the future. Classic Tales of Science Fiction & Fantasy is a collection of ten novels and short stories that blazed the trail for the popular genre. Works by acclaimed authors such as Jules Verne, H. G. Wells, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Jack London, and H. P. Lovecraft will transport the reader to distant places and times—and set the imagination ablaze! (alza.cz)

A masterful collection of horror fiction by widely acclaimed authors whose contributions to the genre have been lost in the shadow of Poe, by one of America's foremost anthologists.Edgar Allan Poe did not invent the tale of terror. There were American, English, and Continental writers who preceded Poe and influenced his work. Similarly, there were many who were in turn influenced by Poe’s genius and produced their own popular tales of supernatural literature. This collection features masterful tales of terror by authors who, by and large, are little-remembered for their writing in this genre. Even Bram Stoker, whose Dracula may be said to be the most popular horror novel of all time, is not known as a writer of short fiction. Distinguished editor Leslie S. Klinger is a world-renowned authority on those twin icons of the Victorian age, Sherlock Holmes, and Dracula. His studies into the forefathers of those giants led him to a broader fascination with writers of supernatural literature of the nineteenth century. The stories in this collection have been selected by him for their impact. Each is preceded by a brief biography of the author and an overview of his or her literary career and is annotated to explain obscure references. Read on, now, perhaps with a flickering candle or flashlight at hand . . . Stories by: Ambrose Bierce, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Theodor Gautier, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, Arthur Conan Doyle, Lafcadio Hearn, M. R. James, Bram Stoker, and many others. Leslie S. Klinger is one of the world’s foremost authorities on Sherlock Holmes. He is the editor of the three-volume set The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes. The first two volumes, The Complete Short Stories, won the Edgar for “Best Critical/Biographical” work. He has just completed The New Annotated H. P. Lovecraft. Klinger is a member of the Baker Street Irregulars and lives in Malibu. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: akční, RPG a simulátor, Ponořte se se Soreyem do výpravného dobrodružství v prostředí středověkého fantasy světa plného krásných animací.VypnutoPonořte se se Soreyem do výpravného dobrodružství v prostředí středověkého fantasy světa plného krásných animací. Během svého dobrodružství budete objevovat obrovská a pestrá místa. Ve hře váš čeká propracovaný soubojový systém, který spojuje Sory a Seraphim. Díky... (alza.cz)

Kniha - anglicky A murderer is forced to reveal his crime by the sound of a beating heart, a mysterious figure wreaks havoc among a party of noblemen during the time of the plague, a grieving lover awakens to find himself clutching a box of his beloved blood-stained teeth, a man is obsessed with the fear of being buried alive - these are only some of the memorable characters and stories included in this volume, which exemplify Poe's inventiveness and natural talent as a storyteller. Immensely popular both during and after his lifetime, and a powerful influence on generations of writers and film-makers to this day, Edgar Allan Poe is still counted among the greatest short-story writers of all time and seen as one of the initiators of the detective, horror and science-fiction genres. Contains: 'Metzengerstein', 'MS Found in a Bottle', 'Berenice', 'Morella', 'Ligeia', 'The Devil in the Belfry', 'The Fall of the House of Usher', 'William Wilson', 'The Man of the... (alza.cz)

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Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: RPG, Na vyzkoušení čeká celá smečka postav, do které patří i takoví borci jako Emil, Marta nebo Lloyd. Propletený příběh hraje prim ve všech polohách a podle tvůrců vám nebude na jeho dohrání stačit ani 80 hodin. Pro nasátí té správné atmosféry si dokonce můžete zvolit i originální japonský dabing. Omlouváme se, ale snažíte se o zobrazení videa, které není podporováno vaším zařízením. 86% Jedna z nejoblíbenějších japonských her se konečně dostává i na PC. Vypnuto Výkladní skříň japonské herní zábavy. Vypnuto Tento parádní kousek okusíte na vlastní kůži. Vypnuto... (alza.cz)

The power of stories is felt and known in every corner of Azeroth. From the windswept fields of the Eastern Kingdoms to the bustling city of Gadgetzan, differences were bridged by common tales of average people overcoming incredible odds. Lessons learned from cautionary tales tempered many brave heroes and brought them safely home, while stories of adventure spurred history's most remarkable actors to greatness. Now you too can settle in, lay down your armor, and listen to the wondrous tales of adventure and peril in the Folk and Fairy Tales of Azeroth. Brimming with gorgeous artwork and twelve inspired stories crafted by fantasy's brightest authors including Garth Nix, Catherynne M. Valente, Kami Garcia, and more, this enchanting anthology brings new voices, new meaning, and new wonder to World of Warcraft.The power of stories is felt and known in every corner of Azeroth. From the windswept fields of the Eastern Kingdoms to the bustling city of Gadgetzan, differences were bridged by common tales of average people overcoming incredible odds. Lessons learned from cautionary tales tempered many brave heroes and brought them safely home, while stories of adventure spurred history's most remarkable actors to greatness. Now you too can settle in, lay down your armor, and listen to the wondrous tales of adventure and peril in the Folk and Fairy Tales of Azeroth. Brimming with gorgeous artwork and twelve inspired stories crafted by fantasy's brightest authors including Garth Nix, Catherynne M. Valente, Kami Garcia, and more, this enchanting anthology brings new voices, new meaning, and new wonder to World of Warcraft. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Phizzwhizzing new cover look and branding for the World's NUMBER ONE Storyteller!BOY, Roald Dahl's bestselling autobiography, is full of hilarious anecdotes about his childhood and school days, illustrated by Quentin Blake. As a boy, all sorts of unusual things happened to Roald Dahl. There was the time he and four school friends got their revenge on beastly Mrs Prachett in her sweet shop.There are stories of holidays in fishing boats, African adventures and the days of tasting chocolate for Cadbury's.You'll hear tales of horrible school bullies and the motor-car accident when Roald's nose was nearly sliced clean off . . .Roald Dahl vividly shares his memories; some are funny. Some are painful. Some are unpleasant. All are true. You can listen to all of Roald Dahl's stories on Puffin Audiobooks, read by some very famous voices, including Kate Winslet, David Walliams and Steven Fry - plus there are added squelchy sound effects from Pinewood Studios! Also look out for new Roald Dahl apps in the App store and Google Play- including the disgusting TWIT OR MISS! and HOUSE OF TWITS inspired by the revolting Twits. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Jedná se o prostorové leporelo, které Vás provede minulostí, pověstmi a pohádkami našeho hlavního města. Podíváte se na Karlův most, Židovské Město, Pražský hrad, Žižkov, Malou Stranu a Staré Město. Průvodci příběhů na šesti nádherných prostorových obrázcích jsou pohádkové bytosti a také naši slavní panovníci a jejich poddaní. Vše je doplněno vtipnými komiksovými dialogy. Kniha je v anglickém jazyce. (patro.cz)

A murderer is forced to reveal his crime by the sound of a beating heart, a mysterious figure wreaks havoc among a party of noblemen during the time of the plague, a grieving lover awakens to find himself clutching a box of his beloved blood-stained teeth, a man is obsessed with the fear of being buried alive - these are only some of the memorable characters and stories included in this volume, which exemplify Poe's inventiveness and natural talent as a storyteller. Immensely popular both during and after his lifetime, and a powerful influence on generations of writers and film-makers to this day, Edgar Allan Poe is still counted among the greatest short-story writers of all time and seen as one of the initiators of the detective, horror and science-fiction genres Contains: ‘Metzengerstein', ‘MS Found in a Bottle', ‘Berenice', ‘Morella', ‘Ligeia', ‘The Devil in the Belfry', ‘The Fall of the House of Usher', ‘William Wilson', ‘The Man of the Crowd', ‘The Murders in the Rue Morgue', ‘A Descent into the Maelstrom', ‘Never Bet the Devil Your Head', ‘Eleonora', ‘The Masque of the Red Death', ‘The Tell-Tale Heart', ‘The Black Cat', ‘The Pit and the Pendulum', ‘A Tale of the Ragged Mountains', ‘The Premature Burial', ‘The Oblong Box', ‘The Purloined Letter', ‘Some Words with a Mummy', ‘The Oval Portrait', ‘The Imp of the Perverse', ‘The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar', ‘The Sphinx'. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

*A new set of stories from the world of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children*In this collection of fairy tales, Ransom Riggs invites you to uncover hidden legends of the peculiar world. A fork-tongued princess, a girl who talks to ghosts, and wealthy cannibals who dine on the discarded limbs of peculiars are just a few of the characters whose stories will have you hooked.Featuring stunning illustrations from world-renowned artist Andrew Davidson, this compelling, rich and truly peculiar anthology is the perfect gift for fans - and for all lovers of great storytelling. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Jedná se o prostorové leporelo, které Vás provede minulostí, pověstmi a pohádkami našeho hlavního města. Podíváte se na Karlův most, Židovské Město, Pražský hrad, Žižkov, Malou Stranu a Staré Město. Průvodci příběhů na šesti nádherných prostorových obrázcích jsou pohádkové bytosti a také naši slavní panovníci a jejich poddaní. Vše je doplněno vtipnými komiksovými dialogy. Kniha je v anglickém jazyce. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: RPG, PC Tales of Berseria osvojte si veškeré unikátní schopnosti hlavní postavy a upravte si možnosti boje podle sebe. 78% Tales of Berseria je jedno z nejlepších JRPG, které je v tuto chvíli na trhu. Zapomenete na dění okolo vás a budete zcela pohlceni příběhem a propracovanou hratelností této hry. Vypnuto Osvojte si magické schopnosti Exorcistky a pomozte světu v boji proti obávaným démonům.Ve hře Tales of Berseria se hráči vydají na cestu, na které poznají sebe samé. Vžijí se do role Velvet, mladé ženy, které milou povahu po traumatické zkušenosti tři roky před událostmi hry vystřídal hněv a nenávist. Vypnuto Propracovaný systém soubojů S pomocí kouzel a... (alza.cz)

The air of times long past; the strong walls from bygone centuries; narrow portals; a host of house signs and a wealth of architectural styles: these are the houses of old Prague. Small palaces are full of great secrets, the stories hidden inside their walls having long helped shape the city’s haracter and made it ever more popular. The magic of the Faust House; the Cubist beauty of the House of the Black Madonna; mysterious events connected with Sova’s Mills; tales from the former prison in the Old Vogt’s House; or the children’s stories that once played out in the Storch house: all those and many more can be found within the pages of this book, dedicated to the old buildings that we often pass without a econd thought. The stories, both well-known and nearly forgotten, have a lot to teach out about our nation’s great history; they can both entertain us and guide our steps as we wander through Prague’s ancient, mysterious and beautiful streets. (patro.cz)

The air of times long past; the strong walls from bygone centuries; narrow portals; a host of house signs and a wealth of architectural styles: these are the houses of old Prague. Small palaces are full of great secrets, the stories hidden inside their walls having long helped shape the city's haracter and made it ever more popular. The magic of the Faust House; the Cubist beauty of the House of the Black Madonna; mysterious events connected with Sova's Mills; tales from the former prison in the Old Vogt's House; or the children's stories that once played out in the Storch house: all those and many more can be found within the pages of this book, dedicated to the old buildings that we often pass without a econd thought. The stories, both well-known and nearly forgotten, have a lot to teach out about our nation's great history; they can both entertain us and guide our steps as we wander through Prague's ancient, mysterious and beautiful streets. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A murderer is forced to reveal his crime by the sound of a beating heart, a mysterious figure wreaks havoc among a party of noblemen during the time of the plague, a grieving lover awakens to find himself clutching a box of his beloved blood-stained teeth, a man is obsessed with the fear of being buried alive - these are only some of the memorable characters and stories included in this volume, which exemplify Poe's inventiveness and natural talent as a storyteller. Immensely popular both during and after his lifetime, and a powerful influence on generations of writers and film-makers to this day, Edgar Allan Poe is still counted among the greatest short-story writers of all time and seen as one of the initiators of the detective, horror and science-fiction genres Contains: ‘Metzengerstein', ‘MS Found in a Bottle', ‘Berenice', ‘Morella', ‘Ligeia', ‘The Devil in the Belfry', ‘The Fall of the House of Usher', ‘William Wilson', ‘The Man of the Crowd', ‘The Murders in the Rue Morgue', ‘A Descent into the Maelstrom', ‘Never Bet the Devil Your Head', ‘Eleonora', ‘The Masque of the Red Death', ‘The Tell-Tale Heart', ‘The Black Cat', ‘The Pit and the Pendulum', ‘A Tale of the Ragged Mountains', ‘The Premature Burial', ‘The Oblong Box', ‘The Purloined Letter', ‘Some Words with a Mummy', ‘The Oval Portrait', ‘The Imp of the Perverse', ‘The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar', ‘The Sphinx'. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

One of the three seminal works of Japanese literature, this beautiful collection of poems and tales offers an unparalleled insight into ancient Japan.Along with the Tale of Genji and One Hundred Poets, One Poem Each, The Tales of Ise is considered one of the three most important works of Japanese literature. A poem-tale collection from the early Heian period, it contains many stories of amorous adventures, faithful friendship and travels in exile, framing the exquisite poems at the work's heart.The Tales of Ise has influenced waka, Noh, tales and diaries since the time it was written, and is still the source of endless inspiration in novels, poetry, manga and cartoons. This volume has been translated by Peter MacMillan and includes a preface by the renowned Japanologist Donald Keene. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Oscar Wilde, 218 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Oscar Wilde, 218 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Published here alongside their evocative original illustrations, these fairy tales by the celebrated playwright and poet include "The Happy Prince and Other Tales" and "A House of Pomegranates." Revised reissue. (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Joanne K. Rowlingová, 144 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá The Tales of Beedle the Bard have been favourite bedtime reading in wizarding households for centuries. Full of magic and trickery, these classic tales both entertain and instruct, and remain as captivating to young wizards today as they were when Beedle first put quill to parchment in the fifteenth century. There are five tales in all: 'The Tale of the Three Brothers' Harry Potter fans will know from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows; 'The Fountain of Fair Fortune', 'The Warlock's Hairy Heart', 'The Wizard and the Hopping Pot' and 'Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump' complete the collection. These narrative gems are accompanied by explanatory notes by Professor Albus Dumbledore (included by kind permission of the Hogwarts Headmaster's archive). His illuminating thoughts reveal the stories to be much more than just simple moral tales, and are sure to make Babbitty... (alza.cz)

Audiokniha MP3 Edgar Allan Poe, čte Rodilý mluvčí Audiokniha Stories of Mystery and Suspense namluvená rodilým mluvčím. Jazyková úroveň B2 pro pokročilé posluchače. In this reader you will find nine of Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous stories of mystery and suspense. They range from Gothic historical stories such as The Pit and the Pendulum, through to detective fiction like The Murders in the Rue Morgue and an early science fiction tale - A Descent into the Maelström. Ghostly mysteries such as Ligeia and The Fall of the House of Usher are also in the collection along with Poe’s masterpiece study of madness The Tell-Tale Heart. (alza.cz)

This third installment of S. T. Joshi’s critically acclaimed Black Wings series contains seventeen stories by some of the foremost writers in contemporary weird fiction, using the ideas, imagery, and atmosphere of H. P. Lovecraft’s tales as springboards. Jonathan Thomas opens the book with a chilling tale of biological horror set in Lovecraft’s native Providence, Rhode Island. Caitlín R. Kiernan melds brooding melancholy with Lovecraftian cosmicism in her tale, while Simon Strantzas weaves an ingenious variant on Lovecraft’s concept of the ghoul. Darrell Schweitzer and Donald Tyson probe the notion of alternate worlds in their tales.This volume takes the reader on imaginative journeys around the world. Don Webb finds Lovecraftian horror in the wilds of Texas; Peter Cannon’s characters encounter the denizens of Innsmouth on a trip to China; Mollie L. Burleson enlivens the American Southwest with terrors out of history. Joseph S. Pulver, Sr., revivifies Lovecraft’s ancient New England seaport of Kingsport, Massachusetts, while in their collaborative tale W. H. Pugmire and Jessica Amanda Salmonson do the same with Lovecraft’s iconic Arkham. The volume concludes with a searching rumination on Lovecraft’s early tale “From Beyond” by Brian Stableford.Black Wings III demonstrates how H. P. Lovecraft’s work continues to inspire some of the best in contemporary weird writing. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Designed to appeal to the book lover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautifully bound pocket-sized gift editions of much loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges, Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. Tales of the Jazz Age features some of F. Scott Fitzgerald's best-loved short stories and 'novelettes' including 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' and 'The Diamond as Big as the Ritz'. Set in the Jazz Age, Fitzgerald's own term for the Roaring Twenties of newly confident, post-war America, this collection shows a comic genius at work, fashioning every genre from low farce to shrewd social insight, along with fantasy of extraordinary invention. These stories illuminate the unique talent who went on to write The Great Gatsby, and to become one of the enduring icons of American literature. With an afterword by Ned Halley. Stories in this edition: The Jelly-Bean The Camel's Back May Day Porcelain and Pink The Diamond as Big as the Ritz The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Tarquin of Cheapside 'O Russet Witch' The Lees of Happiness Mr Icky: The Quintessence of Quaintness in One Act Jemina, the Mountain Girl (knihydobrovsky.cz)

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eBook: Tales of All Countries is a collection of stories in two volumes; the first was published in 1861, the second in 1863. In a variety of settings, the stories bring into consideration the societies and cultures of various countries, the fidelity of human nature, and the existence of universal ethics and values. An Unprotected Female at the Pyramids, The Man Who Kept His Money in a Box, and Mrs. General Talboys are some of the works included in this collection. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Scandinavians of the Viking Age explored the mysteries of life through their sagas. Folklorist Helene Adeline Guerber brings to life the gods and goddesses, giants and dwarves, and warriors and monsters of these stories. Ranging from the comic to the tragic, these legends tell of passion, love, friendship, pride, courage, strength, loyalty and betrayal. Each volume in the 'Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions' series features authoritative texts by the world's greatest authors in an exquisitely designed, bonded-leather binding, with distinctive gilt edging and a silk-ribbon bookmark. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Return to the realm of gods and legends, magic and romance. Sue Lynn Tan’s highly acclaimed, bestselling Celestial Kingdom duology is expanded with this new compilation of stories from before, during, and after the events in Daughter of the Moon Goddess and Heart of the Sun Warrior, all from the perspectives of beloved characters. Tales of the Celestial Kingdom collects nine spellbinding stories – two previously published, seven original, including the epilogue to the duology – set in the enchanting world of Sue Lynn Tan’s stunning debut. Filled with magic and mythology, friendship and love, these stories intertwine through the past, present, and future of the two novels, told from the perspectives of multiple characters, including Chang’e, Shuxiao, Liwei, and Wenzhi. With beautiful illustrations from Kelly Chong throughout, these wondrous tales make the perfect complement to Sue Lynn Tan’s breathtaking series. Embark upon new adventures of valour, danger, and love, in a world where the celestial and mortal realms entwine. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Jaroslav Perry's fairy tales about the good dragon Balaban are a great book to read to children before falling asleep in the crib. Every fairy tale has to be the right length. Not too long, not too short.And it takes a pleasant five minutes to read one fairy tale about the dragon Balaban. Children quickly learn the catchy beginning of each fairy tale by heart, so they then tell it with you and are very much looking forward to the next dragon adventure. Don't you believe me? So, try it yourself:Once upon a time, there was a dragon whose name was Balaban. Balaban the dragon was very kind. And he liked children. This warm-hearted dragon had seven heads. And these heads were called Abby, Bunny, Carry, Debby, Elly, Fizzy and Gabby. All the heads had their own mind though and their own ideas. Some of the heads behaved nicely; others had some bad manners – Abby sometimes ate snacks belonging to other heads. Bunny was very good at maths and reading, Carry was always kind and other heads liked her very much, Debby always forgot everything.Elly and Fizzy were twins, and nobody could tell them apart. Even the other heads often did not know which one was which. Gabby always liked to scare shopkeepers.When Balaban the dragon walked past a shop, Gabby stuck her head inside and hooted, ‘Hoo, I’m Balaban the dragon.’ And the shopkeeper got scared out of his wits and fainted. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

These folk tales tell the stories of four brave girls from four different countries around the world: Zanzibar, Japan, India and China. The girls all have to do dangerous and difficult things, so they must be strong and clever. Join them on their adventures!Penguin Readers is a series of popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction written for learners of English as a foreign language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully adapted, the series introduces language learners around the world to the bestselling authors and most compelling content from Penguin Random House. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework and include language activities that help readers to develop key skills.Tales of Adventurous Girls, a Level 1 Reader, is A1 in the CEFR framework. Short sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the past simple tense and some simple modals, adverbs and gerunds. Illustrations support the text throughout, and many titles at this level are graphic novels. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Tělový sprej Tales of Lotus od značky HAAN produkuje mlhu, která příjemně tonizuje obličej i tělo. Osvěžuje, hydratuje a udržuje pH vaší pokožky v rovnováze. (drmax.cz)

Tělový olej Tales of Lotus od značky HAAN dokonale hydratuje a regeneruje pokožku. Zvyšuje pevnost, pružnost pleti a zanechává ji viditelně rozzářenou. Vegan. (drmax.cz)

Tělový peeling Tales of Lotus od značky HAAN dokonale odstraňuje odumřelé buňky z povrchu pokožky a zanechává ji hedvábně hebkou. Zjemňuje póry a rozjasňuje. (drmax.cz)

Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: RPG, 80% Oslavte 10. výročí oslavovaného JRPG s novými plně hratelnými postavami, příběhy a dalším obsahem, který nikdy neopustil hranice Japonska. Nádherný remaster dostal novou grafiku s vyšším rozlišením. Boj o moc ve světě, kde je vše závislé na starodávné technologii, kterou ovládá Císařství, přivádí osudy několika hrdinů na cestu za dobrodružstvím a záchranou světa. Příběh, který vás nadchne Prožijte příběh Yuriho Lowella – bývalého imperiálního rytíře, který se napříč světem Terca Lumireis seznámí s celou řadou postav a... (alza.cz)

Žánr: Rock;Blues Typ: LP deska;Album Varianta: Tales of Time (180g) (3 LP) Barva: Černá Subžánr: Blues Rock Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Barva podle výrobce: Black Rok vydání: 2023.0 Složení setu: 3 ks Hmotnost: 180 g Datum vydání: 2023-04-14 Interpret / Téma: Joe Bonamassa Balení obsahuje: LP Vydavatelství: J&R Adventures Země původu: Německo (muziker.cz)

Kniha - 1112 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá A must-have classic that every Lovecraft fan and collector will love. Another excellent edition in the Knickerbocker Classic series, The Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft collects the author's novel, four novellas, and fifty-three short stories. Written between the years 1917 and 1935, this collection features Lovecraft's trademark fantastical creatures and supernatural thrills, as well as many horrific and cautionary science-fiction themes, that have influenced some of today's writers and filmmakers, including Stephen King, Alan Moore, F. Paul Wilson, Guillermo del Toro, and Neil Gaiman. Included in this volume are The Case of Charles Dexter Ward, The Call of Cthulhu, The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath, At the Mountains of Madness, The Shadow Over Innsmouth, The Colour Out of Space, The Dunwich Horror, and many more hair-raising tales. The Knickerbocker Classics bring together the works of classic... (alza.cz)

Kniha - 384 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The long-awaited autobiography of the legendary Nirvana and Foo Fighters rock star, Dave Grohl (alza.cz)

Hra na konzoli - PS4 / PS4 Pro, PS5 (s mechanikou), krabicová verze, žánr: akční a RPG, - Legenda praví, že v umírajícím světě jednoho dne mezi lidmi povstane Vyvolený a země se znovu zrodí. Hranice mezi dobrem a zlem se v tomto epickém dobrodružství, kde na vlásku visí osud dvou propojených světů, stírá. Sledujte cestu Lloyda Irvinga, když se on a jeho přátelé snaží zachránit oba světy. Ponořte se zpět do Tales of Symphonia, vzrušujícího a oblíbeného akčního RPG, nyní s vylepšenou grafikou a vylepšenou hratelností! Vyvolený přicházíSvět Tales of Symphonia Remastered: Chosen Edition PS4 umírá. Má však naději a tou je váš hrdina. Vydejte se na strhující dobrodružství, jehož cílem by měla být záchrana světa a všech, kteří v něm bojují o přežití. Táhněte v Tales of Symphonia Remastered: Chosen Edition PS4 s rozvahouO nepřátele tu není nikdy nouze.... (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The first mass-market edition of this collection of tales which span the whole history of Middle-earth - from the time of "The Silmarillion" through to the period that "The Lord Of The Rings" is set in. Edited by Christopher Tolkien, with a short commentary on each story. A new hardback edition is also published this month. (alza.cz)

eBook: HUBERT GRANICE, pacing the length of his pleasant lamp-lit library, paused to compare his watch with the clock on the chimney-piece. Three minutes to eight. In exactly three minutes Mr. Peter Ascham, of the eminent legal firm of Ascham and Pettilow, would have his punctual hand on the door-bell of the flat. It was a comfort to reflect that Ascham was so punctual - the suspense was beginning to make his host nervous. And the sound of the door-bell would be the beginning of the end - after that there'd be no going back, by God - no going back! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From Snow White to Cinderella, Rapunzel to Rumpelstiltskin, the Brothers Grimm bequeathed a canon of stories which have become literary and childhood classics. The most widely read story collection after the Bible, their magical tales are stalwarts of early learning and imagination, listed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register as a vital part of our history and culture. This new edition of The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm brings to life 14 of the most beloved Grimm stories, including classics such as Cinderella, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Hansel and Gretel. In a unique design format, each featured tale is paired with a different illustrator, bringing special pictorial splendor to each story. Featured artists include such masters of pictorial invention as Kay Nielsen, Walter Crane, and Viktor Paul Mohn, as well as many new discoveries. Historic and contemporary silhouettes—many commissioned especially for this anthology—further animate the tales, dancing across the page like delicate black lace. The book also contains a foreword on the Grimms’ legacy and brief introductions to each fairy tale. For adults and children alike, this beautiful compilation brings the eternal magic of the Grimms’ stories to the heart of every home.The following fairy tales are featured in the book:The Frog Prince, Rapunzel, Hansel and Gretel, The Brave Little Tailor, Cinderella, Mother Holle, Little Red Riding Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Rumpelstiltskin, The Star Coins, Puss ’n Boots, The Golden Goose, The Twelve Dancing Princesses. Contributors The editor Noel Daniel is a graduate of Princeton University and a former Fulbright Scholar to Berlin. She earned an MA in London and was director of a photography gallery before editing books. Her TASCHEN publications include East of the Sun and West of the Moon, The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen, Wintertime Tales, Magic, and The Circus. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

As treasured today as they will undoubtedly be for generations to come, Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales are cornerstones of our collective consciousness as much as of the Western literary canon. From The Ugly Duckling to The Little Mermaid and The Emperor’s New Clothes, this beautifully presented collection shares the eternal magic of these stories with a selection of eight tales, each illustrated with sparkling vintage artwork from the 1890s to the 1980s. True to the international appeal of the stories, the featured artists hail from Scandinavia to Japan and include such greats as Kay Nielsen, Josef Paleček, Tom Seidmann-Freud (niece of Sigmund Freud), and the groundbreaking film animator Lotte Reiniger. The collection also features historic and contemporary silhouettes, a presentation of Andersen’s immense legacy, brief historical introductions to each fairy tale, as well as a set of stickers of favorite motifs. A treasure for the whole family, this precious edition inspires and enchants as much as the mystical, magical worlds of Andersen’s imagination.The following fairy tales are featured in the book:The Princess and the Pea, The Nightingale, The Little Mermaid, The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, The Snow Queen, The Ugly Duckling, The Tinderbox. The editor Noel Daniel is a graduate of Princeton University and a former Fulbright Scholar to Berlin. She earned an MA in London and was director of a photography gallery before editing books. Her TASCHEN publications include East of the Sun and West of the Moon, The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, The Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen, Wintertime Tales, Magic, and The Circus. (knihydobrovsky.cz)