Fairy stories collection and jigsaw - stephen cartwright, heather amery

A paperback story book featuring four charming fairy stories, plus a 50 piece jigsaw all packaged in a handy carry pack. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Each page in this delightful book features a scene full of things to spot and talk about on Apple Tree Farm, from feeding the hens and mending a tractor to having a picnic. There are opportunities for little children to practise their numbers and counting and talk about colours, and a Little Yellow Duck to spot on every page. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This classic title, containing a thousand things to spot in busy scenes, has been revised and updated for the 40th anniversary of Usborne Publishing. Three generations of children have built their basic vocabulary with this entertaining and fun book. This is the original find-the-duck, for which illustrator Stephen Cartwright first invented the iconic Little Yellow Duck. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Macmillan Readers v úrovni Elementary můžete číst asi po jednom až dvou letech studia angličtiny. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 1 100 slov. Knihy mají 64 až 80 stran. Kniha je balena s audio CD a obsahuje 8 stran cvičení. věk 15+ pět strašidelných povídek... Popis: Description: Short Stories, Mystery/Horror/Ghost & Crime/Detection Five short stories to scare and enthral. Includes The Whistle, The Message of Death, and The Maze. úroveň A2 podle Společného evropského referenčního rámce Macmillan Readers v této pokročilosti můžete číst asi po jednom až dvou letech studia angličtiny. Většina titulů je balena společně s audio CD a mnohé jsou rozšířeny o 8 stran cvičení. K porozumění vám postačí slovní zásoba 1 100 slov. Knihy mají 64 až 80 stran a jsou na hřbetu značeny zelenou barvou . Zdarma si ke všem knihám můžete stáhnout pracovní list se cvičeními a klíčem. Najdete ho na našich anglických stránkách www.macmillanenglish.com/readers. Na nich nejdříve vyberte pokročilost a pak klikněte na požadovaný titul, hledané odkazy naleznete vlevo od názvu titulu. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Everyone's favourite accident-prone dragon, Zog, is now available on CD with a whole host of fabulous friends! Join Zog and the Flying Doctors, The Smeds and The Smoos, Tiddler, The Scarecrows' Wedding and, of course, Zog in five fantastic stories and songs by the superstar duo, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. This gorgeous CD box-set is perfect for entertaining children on long car journeys, or for simply sharing stories at any time of the day. Five favourite stories from the superstar creators of The Gruffalo and Zog Each CD includes the full story, a listening game and song, all acted superbly by the incomparable Oscar-nominated Imelda Staunton The set includes Zog, Zog and the Flying Doctors, The Smeds and The Smoos, Tiddler and The Scarecrows' Wedding (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The wriggly, squiggly superhero is now available on CD with a whole host of fabulous friends! Join Superworm, Stick Man, The Highway Rat, Tabby McTat and The Ugly Five in these five fantastic stories and songs by the superstar children's book pairing, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, in a gorgeous box set. This CD box-set is perfect for entertaining children on long car journeys, or for simply sharing stories at any time of the day. Five favourite stories from the superstar creators of The Gruffalo and Zog Each CD includes the full story, a listening game and song, all acted superbly by the incomparable Oscar-nominated Imelda Staunton The set includes Superworm, Stick Man, The Highway Rat, The Ugly Five and Tabby McTat Superworm is going to be an on-screen adventure starring Matt Smith and Olivia Coleman Christmas 2021 Celebrating 10 years of Superworm in 2022 (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Legendary storyteller Stephen King goes into the deepest well of his imagination in this spellbinding novel about a seventeen-year-old boy who inherits the keys to a parallel world where good and evil are at war, and the stakes could not be higher - for their world or ours. Charlie Reade looks like a regular high school kid, great at baseball and football, a decent student. But he carries a heavy load. His mom was killed in a hit-and-run accident when he was ten, and grief drove his dad to drink. Charlie learned how to take care of himself - and his dad. Then, when Charlie is seventeen, he meets a dog named Radar and his aging master, Howard Bowditch, a recluse in a big house at the top of a big hill, with a locked shed in the backyard. Sometimes strange sounds emerge from it. Charlie starts doing jobs for Mr. Bowditch and loses his heart to Radar. Then, when Bowditch dies, he leaves Charlie a cassette tape telling a story no one would believe. What Bowditch knows, and has kept secret all his long life, is that inside the shed is a portal to another world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Legendary storyteller Stephen King goes into the deepest well of his imagination in this spellbinding novel about a seventeen-year-old boy who inherits the keys to a parallel world where good and evil are at war, and the stakes could not be higher - for their world or ours.Charlie Reade looks like a regular high school kid, great at baseball and football, a decent student. But he carries a heavy load. His mom was killed in a hit-and-run accident when he was ten, and grief drove his dad to drink.Charlie learned how to take care of himself - and his dad. Then, when Charlie is seventeen, he meets a dog named Radar and her aging master, Howard Bowditch, a recluse in a big house at the top of a big hill, with a locked shed in the backyard. Sometimes strange sounds emerge from it.Charlie starts doing jobs for Mr. Bowditch and loses his heart to Radar. Then, when Bowditch dies, he leaves Charlie a cassette tape telling a story no one would believe.What Bowditch knows, and has kept secret all his long life, is that inside the shed is a portal to another world.King's storytelling in Fairy Tale soars. This is a magnificent and terrifying tale about another world than ours, in which good is pitted against overwhelming evil, and a heroic boy - and his dog - must lead the battle. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

WELCOME TO THE DARK SIDE OF HAPPILY EVER AFTER. Charlie Reade looks like a regular high school kid, great at baseball and football, a decent student. But when Charlie is seventeen, he meets a dog named Radar and her aging master, Howard Bowditch, a recluse in a big house at the top of a big hill, with a locked shed in the backyard. When Bowditch dies, he leaves Charlie a cassette tape telling a story no one would believe - inside the shed is a portal to another world. Legendary storyteller Stephen King goes into the deepest well of his imagination in this spellbinding novel about a seventeen-year-old boy who inherits the keys to a parallel world where good and evil are at war, and the stakes could not be higher - for their world or ours. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

WELCOME TO THE DARK SIDE OF HAPPILY EVER AFTER. Charlie Reade looks like a regular high school kid, great at baseball and football, a decent student. But when Charlie is seventeen, he meets a dog named Radar and her aging master, Howard Bowditch, a recluse in a big house at the top of a big hill, with a locked shed in the backyard. When Bowditch dies, he leaves Charlie a cassette tape telling a story no one would believe - inside the shed is a portal to another world. Legendary storyteller Stephen King goes into the deepest well of his imagination in this spellbinding novel about a seventeen-year-old boy who inherits the keys to a parallel world where good and evil are at war, and the stakes could not be higher - for their world or ours. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Legendary storyteller Stephen King goes into the deepest well of his imagination in this spellbinding novel about a seventeen-year-old boy who inherits the keys to a parallel world where good and evil are at war, and the stakes could not be higher - for their world or ours. Charlie Reade looks like a regular high school kid, great at baseball and football, a decent student. But he carries a heavy load. His mom was killed in a hit-and-run accident when he was ten, and grief drove his dad to drink. Charlie learned how to take care of himself - and his dad. Then, when Charlie is seventeen, he meets a dog named Radar and his aging master, Howard Bowditch, a recluse in a big house at the top of a big hill, with a locked shed in the backyard. Sometimes strange sounds emerge from it. Charlie starts doing jobs for Mr. Bowditch and loses his heart to Radar. Then, when Bowditch dies, he leaves Charlie a cassette tape telling a story no one would believe. What Bowditch knows, and has kept secret all his long life, is that inside the shed is a portal to another world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \'Kisses and A Collection of Erotic Stories from Erika Lust\' is a collection of short, sexual fiction that explores passion, intimacy, and BDSM. This collection of Erotic Short Stories includes the \'The Nymph and the Fauns\', \'Dirty Doctor\', \'The Artist\'s Muse\', \'Spanish Summer\', \'Soaring Heights\', \'At My Master\'s Mercy\', \'Lesbian Dreams\', \'Seduced in the Library\', \'The Feminist Man\', \'Memories of You\', \'Car Sex\', \'Dear Brother-in-law\', \'Birthday in Norway\', \'Kisses and Spanking\', \'Voyeur\', \'Mogán\', \'Void\', \'Eat with Me\', \'Memory of Him\', \'Don\'t Touch the Art, Touch Me\', \'My Roommate\'s Toy\', \'Obsessed with Owen Gray\', \'A New Friend\', \'Pool Boy\', \'Brunch and Orgasms\', \'Coffee\', \'The Power Couple\', \'Sex and Sensibility\', \'The Riding Lesson\', \'The Helpful Neighbour\', \'The Woman and the Fisherman\', \'The First Time\', and \'The Ski-Flirt\'. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Sante was a baby when she was washed ashore in a sea-chest laden with treasure. It seems she is the sole survivor of the tragic sinking of a ship carrying migrants and refugees. Her people.Fourteen years on she's a member of Mama Rose's unique and dazzling circus. But, from their watery grave, the unquiet dead are calling Sante to avenge them. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hans Christian Andersen is one of the world's most popular storytellers, and his fairy tales are among the best-loved works of literature. Readers the world over know his poignant tale of "The Little Mermaid," who sacrifices everything for love, and "Thumbelina," the miniscule maiden who captures the heart of many members of the animal kingdom. Several of Andersen's stories are so well known—among them "The Emperor's New Clothes" and "The Ugly Duckling"—that their titles alone have become meaningful figures of speech. The Little Mermaid and Other Fairy Tales collects seventeen of Andersen's incomparable stories, among them "The Princess and the Pea," "The Red Shoes," "The Wild Swans," and his fantasy masterpiece, "The Snow-Queen." The book is illustrated in full color by W. Heath Robinson. The Little Mermaid and Other Fairy Tales is one of Barnes & Noble's Collectible Editions classics. Each volume features authoritative texts by the world's greatest authors in an exquisitely designed foil-stamped binding, with distinctive gilt edging and an attract silk-ribbon bookmark. Decorative, durable, and collectible, these books offer hours of pleasure to readers young and old and are an indispensable cornerstone for any home library. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

‘Tobermory’ – the title story of this collection – is widely considered one of Saki’s finest pieces, in which a short-sighted dinner-party guest introduces a talking cat to the diners, inadvertently revealing gossip and pushing fickle characters into the limelight – in the process undermining the common perceptions of grandiose and genteel high society. From some of his earliest successes, such as ‘Gabriel-Ernest’, ‘The Bag’ and the Clovis stories, about a young man with an impish sense of humour, to later tales such as ‘The Boar-Pig’, which is as bizarre as it is hilarious, and ‘The Toys of Peace’, which he was never able to see in print, this selection contains a wealth of well-known tales with vastly different themes – from reincarnation to psychological warfare – and bearing every trademark token of wit with which Saki has enthralled generations of eager readers. (knihydobrovsky.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)

There are Heroes - and then there are Greek Heroes. Few mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes. In this companion to his bestselling Mythos, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales. Join Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. Witness wily Oedipus solve the riddle of the Sphinx and discover how Bellerophon captures the winged horse Pegasus to help him slay the monster Chimera. Filled with white-knuckle chases and battles, impossible puzzles and riddles, acts of base cowardice and real bravery, not to mention murders and selfless sacrifices, Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very best. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Join the Big Bad Wolf as he debunks your favourite fairy tales with SCIENCE! Written by the hilarious Catherine Cawthorne and illustrated by award-winning Sara Ogilvie.Did a princess really feel a tiny pea through a mountain of mattresses? And could a pumpkin actually turn into a carriage to carry Cinderella to the ball? Of course not! It's all a load of fairytale NONSENSE! Or is it . . . ? The Big Bad Wolf is on a mission to find the truth behind these tales, and clear his name in the process.Combining STEM topics with classic stories children know and love, this hilarious non-fiction picture book is perfect for inquisitive children always asking big questions! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A collection of Kafka's greatest short fiction, translated by Michael HofmannKafka's masterpiece of unease and black humour, Metamorphosis, the story of an ordinary man transformed into an insect, is brought together in this collection with the rest of his works that he thought worthy of publication. It includes Contemplation, a collection of his earlier short studies; The Judgement, written in a single night of frenzied creativity; The Stoker, the first chapter of a novel set in America; and an eyewitness account of an air display. Together, these stories, fragments and miniature gems reveal the breadth of his vision, his sense of the absurd, and above all his acute, uncanny wit.Translated with an introduction by Michael Hofmann (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Jo Nesbo, 544 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná This outstanding collection of short stories showcases all the writing skill that has made Jo Nesbo the undisputed 'king of all crime writers' (Daily Express) and a repeat Sunday Times #1 bestseller. Filled with dark intrigue, twists and unforgettable characters, these page-turners will have you reading late into the night. (alza.cz)

O. Henry was a master of the short story and one of the most popular American writers of the twentieth century. This selection of tales from across his writing career ranges from New York apartments to the cattle-lands of Texas, taking in con men, clerks, hustlers, shop assistants, tramps and tricksters. They all highlight his ironic, comic eye, his gift for evoking speech and setting, and his unique approach to life's quirks of fate. The Penguin English Library - collectable general readers' editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century to the end of the Second World War. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

These Irish tales all are reprinted from nineteenth-century sources, but they date back to a centuries-old oral tradition of storytelling that had yet to be committed to the printed page. They were passed down through the ages virtually unaltered and feature a wide variety of fantastic beings. This edition has an exquisitely designed bonded-leather binding, with distinctive gilt edging and a silk-ribbon bookmark. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Mr. Mango je sušené mango pocházející z malé vietnamské farmy. Vyniká svou sladkou chutí, neboť bylo zpracováno nejmodernějšími technologiemi a metodou pomalého sušení. Díky tomu si uchovává maximální množství zdraví prospěšných látek a skvělou chuť. Je ideální jako rychlý snack. (gymbeam.cz)

Mr. Strawberry jsou sušené jahody, které si zamiluje každý fanoušek sušeného ovoce. Jedná se o odrůdu z Vietnamu, která má výraznější jahodovou chuť i vůni. Můžete si je vychutnat jako zdravou a rychlou svačinu, nebo jako součást vašich fitness kreací v kuchyni. (gymbeam.cz)

Mr. Pineapple obsahuje ananas v sušené formě, který má díky pomalému procesu sušení výraznou ananasovou chuť a vůni. Kromě toho je nutričně bohatý, protože obsahuje vlákninu, vitamíny a minerální látky. Je vhodný jako snack nejen pro všechny milovníky ovoce. (gymbeam.cz)

Mr. Coco je lahodný exotický kokos v sušené podobě, který vás okouzlí dokonalou vůní hned po otevření balíčku. Pochází z Vietnamu, kde se připravuje pečlivou metodou sušení podle tradičního receptu. I díky tomu si zachovává neuvěřitelně podmanivou nasládlou chuť. Hravě tak doplní energii jako rychlý snack či svačina. (gymbeam.cz)

Mr. Papaya je chutný snack v podobě sušené papáji. Je ideální pro každého, kdo miluje ovoce a má chuť na něco exotičtějšího. Svou texturou připomíná oblíbené gumové medvídky a zachovává si chuť a vůni čerstvého ovoce. Skvěle se hodí jako rychlý snack pro doplnění energie. (gymbeam.cz)

Mr. Dragon je lahodná exotická Pitahaya v sušené podobě, známá také jako dračí ovoce. Pochází ze srdce Vietnamu a upoutá vás už svým vzhledem. Má jemnou a sladkou chuť a díky svému složení se hodí jako skvělá svačinka pro doplnění energie. Navíc obsahuje vitamín C. (gymbeam.cz)

Mr. Maracuja je sušená maracuja, která pochází z rodinné vietnamské farmy. Je to dokonalá delikatesa pro všechny milovníky exotického ovoce. Zpracovává se nejmodernějšími pomalými metodami sušení, díky nimž si zachovává svou intenzivní chuť a aroma. Má také vysoký obsah vlákniny. (gymbeam.cz)

CHOSEN AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE GUARDIAN, DAILY TELEGRAPH, NEW STATESMAN AND BBC SCIENCE FOCUS'An intimate, unique, and inspiring perspective on the life and work of one of the greatest minds of our time. Filled with insight, humour, and never-before-told stories, it's a view of Stephen Hawking that few have seen and all will appreciate' James Clear, author of Atomic HabitsAn icon of the last fifty years, Stephen Hawking seems to encapsulate genius: not since Albert Einstein has a scientific figure held such a position in popular consciousness. In this enthralling memoir, writer and physicist Leonard Mlodinow tells the story of his friend and their collaboration, offering an intimate account of this giant of science. The two met in 2003, when Stephen asked Leonard if he would consider writing a book with him, the follow up to the bestselling A Brief History of Time. As they spent years working on a second book, The Grand Design, they forged a deep connection and Leonard gained a much better understanding of Stephen's daily life and struggles -- as well as his compassion and good humour. Together they obsessed over the perfect sentence, debated the physics, and occasionally punted on Cambridge's waterways with champagne and strawberries. In time, Leonard was able to finish Stephen's jokes, chide his sporadic mischief, and learn how the hardships of his illness helped forge that unique perspective on the universe. By weaving together their shared story with a clear-sighted portrayal of Hawking's scientific achievements, Mlodinow creates a beautiful portrait of Stephen Hawking as a brilliant, impish and generous man whose life was not only exceptional but also genuinely inspiring. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

#1 New York Times bestselling author Stephen King's beloved novella, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption - the basis for the Best Picture Academy Award-nominee The Shawshank Redemption - about an unjustly imprisoned convict who seeks a strangely satisfying revenge, is now available for the first time as a standalone book.A mesmerizing tale of unjust imprisonment and offbeat escape, Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption is one of Stephen King's most beloved and iconic stories, and it helped make Castle Rock a place readers would return to over and over again. Suspenseful, mysterious, and heart-wrenching, this iconic King novella, populated by a cast of unforgettable characters, is about a fiercely compelling convict named Andy Dufresne who is seeking his ultimate revenge.Originally published in 1982 in the collection Different Seasons (alongside "The Body," "Apt Pupil," and "The Breathing Method"), it was made into the film The Shawshank Redemption in 1994. Starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, this modern classic was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, is one of the most beloved films of all time and is IMDb's top-rated movie of all time. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Award-winning original fiction for learners of English. At seven levels, from Starter to Advanced, this impressive selection of carefully graded readers offers exciting reading for every student's capabilities. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

When the young salesman Gregor Samsa wakes up one morning transformed into a monstrous insect, his shock and incomprehension are coupled with the panic of being late for work and having to reveal his appearance to family and colleagues. Although over the following weeks he gradually becomes used to this new existence confined within the bounds of the apartment, and his parents and sister adapt to living with a grotesque bug, Gregor notices that their attitudes towards him are changing and he feels increasingly alienated. One of the masterpieces of twentieth-century world literature, ‘The Metamorphosis' is accompanied in this volume by a selection of other classic tales and sketches by Kafka - such as ‘The Judgement', ‘In the Penal Colony' and ‘A Country Doctor' - all presented in a lively and meticulous new translation by Christopher Moncrieff. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

"If you’re a Blue Period fan, this volume is a must-buy; if you’re unfamiliar with Tsubasa Yamaguchi’s work but are looking for a collection of adult-themed, distinctively drawn, and well-told stories with a sprinkling of sensuous horror, then this is also highly recommended." - Anime UK News I could model for you... In the title story, a high school delinquent tries to seduce an introverted artist in his class as part of a cruel game, but learns some unexpected things about himself when she turns the tables. Then there’s “Girl,” in which a teenage boy gets more than he bargained for when he tries to fulfill his own need for attention in an unusual way. Finally, in “Kamiya,” a young doctor who can’t stand the sight of blood overcomes her phobia thanks to a host club staffed by vampires. But there are other things to fear lurking in the night... In these three complex, alluring stories, Tsubasa Yamaguchi (author of the award-winning Blue Period) shows off the darker side of her imagination, in the process transforming manga itself into something stranger and more erotic. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

An epic collection of science fiction tales around space exploration and cosmic horror by the #1 bestselling author of A Game of Thrones - with the titular story, Nightflyers, coming to Netflix in 2018.On a voyage toward the boundaries of the known universe, nine misfit academics seek out first contact with a shadowy alien race.But another enigma is the Nightflyer itself, a cybernetic wonder with an elusive captain no one has ever seen in the flesh.Soon, however, the crew discovers that their greatest mystery - and most dangerous threat - is an unexpected force aboard the ship wielding a thirst for blood and terror...Also included are five additional classic George R.R. Martin tales of science fiction that explore the breadth of technology and the dark corners of the human mind. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha MP3 - autor Jan Opatřil, čte Ben Holland Audiokniha The Kiltem Massacre and other horror stories ()vychází z úspěšné a vysoce hodnocené knihy Jana Opatřila Hororové povídky, kterou autor napsal pod pseudonymem Dan Angus. Obsahuje 10 mrazivých povídek + titulní povídku Kiltemský masakr.Knihu z češtiny do angličtiny přeložil renomovaný americký překladatel Alex Zucker. Text načetl američan Ben Holland.Povídky se odehrávají v Čechách i v anglicky mluvících zemích. Titulní povídka Kiltemský masakr se například odehrává ve Skotsku. Kraji, v němž jsou záhady a mystika dosud živé a kde z místní mlhavé a opuštěné krajiny občas vykoukne zřícenina hradu.Okořeňte si svůj život pořádnou porcí hororu a ponořte se do příběhů, ze kterých vám bude zaručeně běhat mráz po zádech.***The audiobook The Kiltem Massacre and other horror stories is based on the successful and highly rated book Horror Stories by Jan Opatřil, written by the author under the pseudonym Dan Angus.... (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Ted Chiang, 338 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Ted Chiang, 304 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Jojo Moyes, 288 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Jojo Moyes, 288 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Kniha - anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Brand-new edition of a major work from the creator of Sherlock Holmes. Fully annotated edition. (alza.cz)

Edited by Stephen King and Bev Vincent Fasten your seatbelts for an anthology of turbulent tales curated by Stephen King and Bev Vincent. This exciting new collection, perfect for airport or aeroplane reading, includes an original introduction and story notes for each story by Stephen King, and brand new stories from Stephen King and Joe Hill. Stephen King hates to fly. Now he and co-editor Bev Vincent would like to share this fear of flying with you. Welcome to Flight or Fright, an anthology about all the things that can go horribly wrong when you're suspended six miles in the air, hurtling through space at more than 500 mph and sealed up in a metal tube (like - gulp! - a coffin) with hundreds of strangers. All the ways your trip into the friendly skies can turn into a nightmare, including some we'll bet you've never thought of before... but now you will the next time you walk down the jetway and place your fate in the hands of a total stranger. Featuring brand new stories by Joe Hill and Stephen King, as well as fourteen classic tales and one poem from the likes of Richard Matheson, Ray Bradbury, Roald Dahl, Dan Simmons, and many others, Flight or Fright is, as King says, "ideal airplane reading, especially on stormy descents... Even if you are safe on the ground, you might want to buckle up nice and tight." Book a flight for this terrifying new anthology that will have you thinking twice about how you want to reach your final destination. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Jean Améry v úvodu Marných let učednických uvádí, že tato kniha doplňuje dva předchozí svazky esejů Bez viny a bez trestu a O stárnutí, s nimiž tvoří životopisný román-esej. O autobiografii v běžném slova smyslu ale nejde. Víc než životní příběh, poznamenaný trýznivými zážitky v období německé třetí říše, je akcentována reflexe tohoto příběhu. Výrazné je také tíhnutí spíše k subjektivnímu zkoumání doby než k jejímu objektivizujícímu výkladu. Marná léta učednická, zahrnující šest kapitol, jsou svědectvím o intelektuálním vývoji brilantního esejisty Améryho v průběhu zhruba čtyřiceti let. Autor v podstatě chronologicky vypráví o svém rakouském mládí v době před nástupem nacismu a potom o letech strávených ve Vídni po Hitlerově ovládnutí Německa, hodnotí osobnosti jemu blízké i ty, jež s ním duchovně spřízněné nebyly. Už v těchto prvních kapitolách vane z úvah o dějinách a morálce pocit odcizení, který se stává stále mrazivějším. Ve třetí kapitole, zachycující válečná léta a autorův pobyt v emigraci a v internačním táboře, nechává stranou úvahy o holokaustu, a líčí ztrátu iluzí o demokracii. Uvědomuje si, jak chimérický byl jeho vysněný obraz jakési ideální Francie, jejíž porážku vnímá – a stejně tak i selhání inteligence – jako svou osobní prohru. Dvě kapitoly věnuje výrazným myšlenkovým proudům – obsahem jedné jsou úvahy o existencialismu Jeana-Paula Sartra, jímž byl Améry léta fascinován, zatímco druhá polemizuje se strukturalismem. Hořkost zasáhne čtenáře ze stránek kapitoly o autorových návratech do Německa. Reflexe minulosti se tu podle Améryho odvíjí pouze v abstraktní rovině, jako by „ubírala na hrůze tomu, co se stalo. (…) Ten, kdo prožil čtyři desetiletí mezi roky 1930 a 1970 jako učedník života, ducha a dějin, tu stál mimo pravdu a nepravdu, mimo dobro a zlo, bez viny a bez trestu.“ Nedůvěra ve schopnost Němců navázat na někdejší duchovní hodnoty ústí v autorův tragický pocit ztráty identity, pocit cizoty jak v německé kultuře, kam svým původem patřil a jejíž se cítil součástí, tak v té francouzské, kde se necítil doma. (patro.cz)

Jean Améry v úvodu Marných let učednických uvádí, že tato kniha doplňuje dva předchozí svazky esejů Bez viny a bez trestu a O stárnutí, s nimiž tvoří životopisný román-esej. O autobiografii v běžném slova smyslu ale nejde. Víc než životní příběh, poznamenaný trýznivými zážitky v období německé třetí říše, je akcentována reflexe tohoto příběhu. Výrazné je také tíhnutí spíše k subjektivnímu zkoumání doby než k jejímu objektivizujícímu výkladu. Marná léta učednická, zahrnující šest kapitol, jsou svědectvím o intelektuálním vývoji brilantního esejisty Améryho v průběhu zhruba čtyřiceti let. Autor v podstatě chronologicky vypráví o svém rakouském mládí v době před nástupem nacismu a potom o letech strávených ve Vídni po Hitlerově ovládnutí Německa, hodnotí osobnosti jemu blízké i ty, jež s ním duchovně spřízněné nebyly. Už v těchto prvních kapitolách vane z úvah o dějinách a morálce pocit odcizení, který se stává stále mrazivějším. Ve třetí kapitole, zachycující válečná léta a autorův pobyt v emigraci a v internačním táboře, nechává stranou úvahy o holokaustu, a líčí ztrátu iluzí o demokracii. Uvědomuje si, jak chimérický byl jeho vysněný obraz jakési ideální Francie, jejíž porážku vnímá - a stejně tak i selhání inteligence - jako svou osobní prohru. Dvě kapitoly věnuje výrazným myšlenkovým proudům - obsahem jedné jsou úvahy o existencialismu Jeana-Paula Sartra, jímž byl Améry léta fascinován, zatímco druhá polemizuje se strukturalismem. Hořkost zasáhne čtenáře ze stránek kapitoly o autorových návratech do Německa. Reflexe minulosti se tu podle Améryho odvíjí pouze v abstraktní rovině, jako by "ubírala na hrůze tomu, co se stalo. (…) Ten, kdo prožil čtyři desetiletí mezi roky 1930 a 1970 jako učedník života, ducha a dějin, tu stál mimo pravdu a nepravdu, mimo dobro a zlo, bez viny a bez trestu." Nedůvěra ve schopnost Němců navázat na někdejší duchovní hodnoty ústí v autorův tragický pocit ztráty identity, pocit cizoty jak v německé kultuře, kam svým původem patřil a jejíž se cítil součástí, tak v té francouzské, kde se necítil doma. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 748 stran, anglicky, pevná, kůže (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Robert Louis Stevenson, 250 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná One of Stevenson's most famous and enduringly popular works, the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde describes the mysterious relationship between a respectable and affable doctor and his brutal associate. Set in the grimy streets of Victorian London, this tale of murder, split personality and obscure science, with its chilling final revelation, became an instant horror classic when it was first published in 1886 and has enthralled and terrified generations of readers ever since.This volume also contains seven other Gothic stories by Stevenson - such as 'The Body Snatchers', 'Markheim' and 'Olalla' - showcasing the author's mastery of the horror genre and his interest in both the otherworldly and the strange ways the human brain can distort reality. (alza.cz)

Original / British English Billy and his sister want new bicycles, but they don't have any money. Then their grandmother has an idea. There's a competition in Palace magazine. The first prize is GBP500. 'What do you think?' Billy asks his sister. 'We can buy two new bicycles for GBP500,' she says. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

WIZARD AND GLASS is the fourth volume in Stephen King's epic Dark Tower series. The Dark Tower is soon to be a major motion picture starring Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba, due in cinemas August 18, 2017.In the fourth novel in Stephen King's bestselling fantasy quest, the Dark Tower beckons Roland, the Last Gunslinger, and the four companions he has gathered along the road.In a terrifying journey where hidden dangers lurk at every junction, the pilgrims find themselves stranded in an alternate version of Topeka, Kansas, that has been ravaged by a superflu virus.While following the deserted highway toward a distant glass palace, Roland recounts his tragic story about a seaside town called Hambry, where he fell in love with a girl named Susan Delgado and where he and his old tet-mates Alain and Cuthbert battled the forces of an evil harrier who ignited Mid-World's final war. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Original / British English Maisie King lives in the Bahamas. Her mother and father work at an Animal Hospital. Maisie has a new friend. His name is Ben and he's a dolphin. Ben is very ill. Maisie helps him. Then Maisie has a big problem. Can Ben help her? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

CHOSEN AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE GUARDIAN, DAILY TELEGRAPH, NEW STATESMAN AND BBC SCIENCE FOCUS'An intimate, unique, and inspiring perspective on the life and work of one of the greatest minds of our time. Filled with insight, humour, and never-before-told stories, it's a view of Stephen Hawking that few have seen and all will appreciate' James Clear, author of Atomic HabitsAn icon of the last fifty years, Stephen Hawking seems to encapsulate genius: not since Albert Einstein has a scientific figure held such a position in popular consciousness. In this enthralling memoir, writer and physicist Leonard Mlodinow tells the story of his friend and their collaboration, offering an intimate account of this giant of science. The two met in 2003, when Stephen asked Leonard if he would consider writing a book with him, the follow up to the bestselling A Brief History of Time. As they spent years working on a second book, The Grand Design, they forged a deep connection and Leonard gained a much better understanding of Stephen's daily life and struggles -- as well as his compassion and good humour. Together they obsessed over the perfect sentence, debated the physics, and occasionally punted on Cambridge's waterways with champagne and strawberries. In time, Leonard was able to finish Stephen's jokes, chide his sporadic mischief, and learn how the hardships of his illness helped forge that unique perspective on the universe. By weaving together their shared story with a clear-sighted portrayal of Hawking's scientific achievements, Mlodinow creates a beautiful portrait of Stephen Hawking as a brilliant, impish and generous man whose life was not only exceptional but also genuinely inspiring. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A young boy, Pete Morgan, is on holiday in the Caribbean with his parents. They are staying on their boat called the Summer Sun. It is the only boat near Blue Sea Island. Or is it? One day, Pete has a visitor... (knihydobrovsky.cz)