Killers of a certain age - deanna raybourn

Older women often feel invisible, but sometimes that's their secret weapon.Billie, Mary Alice, Helen and Natalie have worked for the Museum, an elite network of assassins, for forty years. But now their talents are considered old-school and no one appreciates their real-world resourcefulness in an age of technology.When the foursome is sent on an all-expenses-paid trip to mark their retirement, they are targeted by one of their own. Only the Board, the top-level members of the Museum, can order the termination of field agents, and the women realise they've been marked for death.To get out alive they have to turn against their own organization, relying on experience and each other to get the job done, knowing that working together is the secret to their survival. They're about to teach the Board what it really means to be a woman - and a killer - of a certain age. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Experience Star Wars: A New Hope from a whole new point of view.On May 25, 1977, the world was introduced to Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, C-3PO, R2-D2, Chewbacca, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, and a galaxy full of possibilities. In honor of the fortieth anniversary, more than forty contributors lend their vision to this retelling of Star Wars. Each of the forty short stories reimagines a moment from the original film, but through the eyes of a supporting character. From a Certain Point of View features contributions by bestselling authors, trendsetting artists, and treasured voices from the literary history of Star Wars- Gary Whitta bridges the gap from Rogue One to A New Hope through the eyes of Captain Antilles.- Aunt Beru finds her voice in an intimate character study by Meg Cabot.- Nnedi Okorofor brings dignity and depth to a most unlikely character: the monster in the trash compactor.- Pablo Hidalgo provides a chilling glimpse inside the mind of Grand Moff Tarkin.- Pierce Brown chronicles Biggs Darklighter's final flight during the Rebellion's harrowing attack on the Death Star.- Wil Wheaton spins a poignant tale of the rebels left behind on Yavin.Plus thirty-four more hilarious, heartbreaking, and astonishing tales from:Ben Acker - Renee Ahdieh - Tom Angleberger - Ben Blacker - Jeffrey Brown - Rae Carson - Adam Christopher - Zoraida Cordova - Delilah S. Dawson - Kelly Sue DeConnick - Paul Dini - Ian Doescher - Ashley Eckstein - Matt Fraction - Alexander Freed - Jason Fry - Kieron Gillen - Christie Golden - Claudia Gray - E. K. Johnston - Paul S. Kemp - Mur Lafferty - Ken Liu - Griffin McElroy - John Jackson Miller - Daniel Jose Older - Mallory Ortberg - Beth Revis - Madeleine Roux - Greg Rucka - Gary D. Schmidt - Cavan Scott - Charles Soule - Sabaa Tahir - Elizabeth Wein - Glen Weldon - Chuck WendigAll participating authors have generously forgone any compensation for their stories. Instead, their proceeds will be donated to First Book--a leading nonprofit that provides new books, learning materials, and other essentials to educators and organizations serving children in need. To further celebrate the launch of this book and both companies' longstanding relationships with First Book, Penguin Random House has donated $100,000 to First Book, and Disney/Lucasfilm has donated 100,000 children's books--valued at $1,000,000--to support First Book and their mission of providing equal access to quality education. Over the past sixteen years, Disney and Penguin Random House combined have donated more than eighty-eight million books to First Book. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Billie, Mary Alice, Helen a Natalie pracovaly čtyřicet let pro Muzeum, elitní síť nájemných vrahů a vražedkyň. Teď je jejich talent považován za přežitek a v době, která spoléhá spíše na technologie než na lidské schopnosti, už nikdo neocení, co mohou nabídnout.Když je čtveřice žen při příležitosti odchodu do důchodu vyslána na all inclusive luxusní dovolenou, stane se terčem útoku jednoho ze svých vlastních kolegů. Nařídit odstranění terénního agentka či agentky může pouze nejvyšší orgán Muzea a ženy si uvědomí, že byly odsouzeny k smrti.Aby vyvázly živé, musí se obrátit proti vlastní organizaci, spoléhat na své zkušenosti a především jedna na druhou. Tajemstvím jejich přežití je spolupráce a jsou odhodlány poučit své nadřízené o tom, co skutečně znamená být dámou na zabití. Vyšlo v překladu Diany Rykrové. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Billie, Mary Alice, Helen a Natalie pracovaly čtyřicet let pro Muzeum, elitní síť nájemných vrahů a vražedkyň. Teď je jejich talent považován za přežitek a v době, která spoléhá spíše na technologie než na lidské schopnosti, už nikdo neocení, co mohou nabídnout. Když je čtveřice žen při příležitosti odchodu do důchodu vyslána na all inclusive luxusní dovolenou, stane se terčem útoku jednoho ze svých vlastních kolegů. Nařídit odstranění terénního agentka či agentky může pouze nejvyšší orgán Muzea a ženy si uvědomí, že byly odsouzeny k smrti. Aby vyvázly živé, musí se obrátit proti vlastní organizaci, spoléhat na své zkušenosti a především jedna na druhou. Tajemstvím jejich přežití je spolupráce a jsou odhodlány poučit své nadřízené o tom, co skutečně znamená být dámou na zabití. Vyšlo v překladu Diany Rykrové. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Now a major Channel 5 series'The Queen of Crime.' New York TimesVenetia Aldridge QC is a distinguished barrister. When she agrees to defend Garry Ashe, accused of the brutal murder of his aunt, it is one more opportunity to triumph in her distinguished career as a criminal lawyer. But just four weeks later, Miss Aldridge is found dead at her desk.Commander Adam Dalgliesh, called in to investigate, finds motives for murder among the clients Venetia has defended, her professional colleagues, her family - even her lover. As Dalgliesh narrows the field of suspects, a second brutal murder draws them into greater complexities of intrigue and evil . .. 'Ingenious and beautifully written, this is P. D.James at her highly impressive best.' Sunday Telegraph'Fiendishly clever . . .An accomplished performance by a leader in her field' Sunday Times (knihydobrovsky.cz)

WINNER OF THE EDGAR AWARD FOR BEST FACT CRIME SHORTLISTED FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN NON-FICTION SHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA ALCS GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTION **SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY MARTIN SCORSESE STARRING LEONARDO DICAPRIO AND ROBERT DE NIRO** 'A riveting true story of greed, serial murder and racial injustice' JON KRAKAUER 'A fiercely entertaining mystery story and a wrenching exploration of evil' KATE ATKINSON 'A fascinating account of a tragic and forgotten chapter in the history of the American West' JOHN GRISHAM From the bestselling author of The Lost City of Z, now a major film starring Charlie Hunnam, Sienna Miller and Robert Pattison, and the Number One international bestseller The Wager, comes a true-life murder story which became one of the FBI's first major homicide investigations. In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in the world were members of the Osage Indian nation in Oklahoma. After oil was discovered beneath their land, they rode in chauffeured automobiles, built mansions and sent their children to study in Europe.Then, one by one, the Osage began to be killed off. As the death toll climbed, the FBI took up the case. But the bureau badly bungled the investigation.In desperation, its young director, J. Edgar Hoover, turned to a former Texas Ranger named Tom White to unravel the mystery. Together with the Osage he and his undercover team began to expose one of the most chilling conspiracies in American history. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From the bestselling author of The Lost City of Z, now a major film starring Charlie Hunnam, Sienna Miller, Robert Pattinson and Tom Holland, and the Number One international bestseller The Wager, comes a true-life murder story which became one of the FBI's first major homicide investigations. In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in the world were members of the Osage Indian nation in Oklahoma. After oil was discovered beneath their land, they rode in chauffeured automobiles, built mansions and sent their children to study in Europe. Then, one by one, the Osage began to be killed off. As the death toll climbed, the FBI took up the case. But the bureau badly bungled the investigation. In desperation, its young director, J. Edgar Hoover, turned to a former Texas Ranger named Tom White to unravel the mystery. Together with the Osage he and his undercover team began to expose one of the most chilling conspiracies in American history. ‘David Grann has a razor-keen instinct for suspense' LOUISE ERDRICH About the Author David Grann is the author of the Number One international bestsellers KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON and THE LOST CITY OF Z. KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON was shortlisted for the CWA ALCS Gold Dagger for Non-fiction and won an Edgar Allan Poe Award. He is also the author of THE WHITE DARKNESS and the collection THE DEVIL AND SHERLOCK HOLMES. Grann's storytelling has garnered several honours including a George Polk Award. He lives with his wife and children in Westchester County, New York. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

One of Cosmopolitan's Best Romance Novels EverTurns out that reading nothing but true crime isn't exactly conducive to modern dating--and one woman is going to have to learn how to give love a chance when she's used to suspecting the worst.PhD candidate Phoebe Walsh has always been obsessed with true crime. She's even analyzing the genre in her dissertation--if she can manage to finish writing it. It's hard to find the time while she spends the summer in Florida, cleaning out her childhood home, dealing with her obnoxiously good-natured younger brother, and grappling with the complicated feelings of mourning a father she hadn't had a relationship with for years.It doesn't help that she's low-key convinced that her new neighbor, Sam Dennings, is a serial killer (he may dress business casual by day, but at night he's clearly up to something). It's not long before Phoebe realizes that Sam might be something much scarier--a genuinely nice guy who can pierce her armor to reach her vulnerable heart. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

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One of Cosmopolitan's Best Romance Novels EverTurns out that reading nothing but true crime isn't exactly conducive to modern dating--and one woman is going to have to learn how to give love a chance when she's used to suspecting the worst.PhD candidate Phoebe Walsh has always been obsessed with true crime. She's even analyzing the genre in her dissertation--if she can manage to finish writing it. It's hard to find the time while she spends the summer in Florida, cleaning out her childhood home, dealing with her obnoxiously good-natured younger brother, and grappling with the complicated feelings of mourning a father she hadn't had a relationship with for years.It doesn't help that she's low-key convinced that her new neighbor, Sam Dennings, is a serial killer (he may dress business casual by day, but at night he's clearly up to something). It's not long before Phoebe realizes that Sam might be something much scarier--a genuinely nice guy who can pierce her armor to reach her vulnerable heart. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: From singling out victims at bus stops, targeting women with long, blonde hair, saving trophies, or dismembering and even eating their victims, each serial killer set a unique ritual for their murder, and these rituals are what betrays them in the end. Serial killers often begin with a few unplanned murders, where they experiment with which actions give them the greatest release.Moving on they start to carefully select their victims, either by stalking them or staking out special locations where their victim – such as prostitute or child – can be found alone.But after a while the killer's hunt for satisfaction makes him overconfident.Follow on the heels of the police in their hunt for four relentless serial killers. These stories contain gruesome details and are not suitable for children.- (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Patrick Radden Keefe's work has been recognised by prizes ranging from the National Magazine Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award in the US to the Orwell Prize and the Baillie Gifford in the UK, for his meticulously reported, hypnotically engaging work on the many ways people behave badly. Rogues brings together a dozen of his most celebrated articles from the New Yorker. As Keefe observes in his preface: 'They reflect on some of my abiding preoccupations: crime and corruption, secrets and lies, the permeable membrane separating licit and illicit worlds, the bonds of family, the power of denial.'Keefe explores the intricacies of forging $150,000 vintage wines; examines whether a whistleblower who dared to expose money laundering at a Swiss bank is a hero or a fabulist; spends time in Vietnam with Anthony Bourdain; chronicles the quest to bring down a cheerful international black-market arms merchant; and profiles a passionate death-penalty attorney who represents the 'worst of the worst', among other bravura works of literary journalism.The appearance of his byline in the New Yorker is always an event; collected here for the first time readers can see how his work forms an always enthralling yet also deeply human portrait of criminals and rascals, as well as those who stand up to them. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hudební CD - Skupina New Age of Smokie a její album vydané jako pocta kapele Smokie. Rok vydání : 2012 Seznam stop CD/DVD THE GIRL CAN'T HELP IT / CHANGING ALL THE TIME / TAKÉ GOOT CARE OF MY BABY / A FEW DOLLARS MORE / LIVERPOOL DOCKS / IF YOU THINK TO KNOW HOW YOU LOVE ME / LIVING NEXT DOOR TO ALICE / I'LL MEET YOU AT MIDNIGHT / ALL MY LIFE / DON'T PLAY YOUR ROCK'N'ROLL / WILD WILD ANGELS / I CAN DO IT / MIDNIGHT LADY / bonus SILVER LIGHT (alza.cz)

'A MUST-READ FOR THOSE WHO LIKE MAGIC, LOVE AND A LITTLE BIT OF FEEL-GOOD FEMINISM IN THEIR HISTORICAL FICTION' Library Journal A young witch must choose between love and loyalty, power and ambition, in this magical novel set in Gilded Age New York and London.In 1692, Bridget Bishop was hanged as a witch. Two hundred years later, her legacy lives on in the scions of two very different lines: one dedicated to using their powers to heal and help women in need; the other, determined to grasp power for themselves.This clash will play out in the fate of Annis, a young woman in Gilded Age New York who finds herself a pawn in the family struggle for supremacy. She'll need to claim her own power to save herself - and resist succumbing to the darkness that threatens to overcome them all. 'An Austen-esque romance, a heart-racing mystery full of dangerous twists and an anxiety-inducing yet enthralling family feud, Louisa Morgan's The Age of Witches is anything but a traditional tale of good versus evil' BookPage 'Morgan's beautifully conjured tale of three women, social mores, and the sanctity of self-determination is thoroughly enthralling' Booklist '[A] robust tale of matriarchal magic in a lushly depicted Gilded Age New York . . . Readers will root for these powerful women as they struggle to overcome the social limitations of their time, whether through magic or force of personality' Publishers Weekly 'This is a book about witches, told from their perspective. As such, it's a lyrically and lovely written triumph about independent, unusual women' Book Riot (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The third volume of Alison Weir's magisterial history of the queens of medieval EnglandMedieval queens were seen as mere dynastic trophies, yet many of the Plantagenet queens of the High Middle Ages dramatically broke away from the restrictions imposed on their sex, as Alison Weir shows in this gripping group biography of England's fourteenth-century consorts.Using personal letters and wonderfully vivid sources, Alison Weir evokes the lives of five remarkable queens: Marguerite of France, Isabella of France, Philippa of Hainault, Anne of Bohemia and Isabella of Valois.The turbulent, brutal Age of Chivalry witnessed the Black Death, the Peasants' Revolt, the Hundred Years War against France and savage baronial wars against the monarchy in which these queens were passionately involved. Queens of the Age of Chivalry brilliantly recreates this truly dramatic period of history through the lives of five extraordinary women. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This is the age of vice, where pleasure and power are everything, and the family ties that bind can also killNew Delhi, 3 a.m. A speeding Mercedes jumps the kerb, and in the blink of an eye five people are dead. It's a rich man's car, but when the dust settles there is no rich man at all, just a shell-shocked servant who cannot explain the strange series of events that led to this crime. Nor can he foresee the dark drama that is about to unfold.Deftly shifting through time and perspective in contemporary India, Age of Vice is an epic, action-packed story propelled by the seductive wealth, startling corruption, and bloodthirsty violence of the Wadia family-loved by some, loathed by others, feared by all.In the shadow of lavish estates, extravagant parties, predatory business deals, and calculated political influence, three lives become dangerously intertwined: Ajay is the watchful servant, born into poverty, who rises through the family's ranks. Sunny is the playboy heir who dreams of outshining his father, whatever the cost. And Neda is the curious journalist caught between morality and desire. Against a sweeping plot fueled by loss, pleasure, greed, yearning, violence, and revenge, will these characters' connections become a path to escape, or a trigger of further destruction?Equal parts crime thriller and family saga, transporting readers from the dusty villages of Uttar Pradesh to the urban energy of New Delhi, Age of Vice is an intoxicating novel of gangsters and lovers, false friendships, forbidden romance, and the consequences of corruption. It is binge-worthy entertainment at its literary best. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed author Daniel Abraham, co-author of the Expanse, comes a monumental epic fantasy trilogy that unfolds within the walls of a single great city, over the course of one tumultuous year, where every story matters, and the fate of the city is woven from them all.Kithamar is a centre of trade and wealth, an ancient city with a long, bloody history where countless thousands live and their stories unfold. This is Alys's.When her brother is murdered, a petty thief from the slums of Longhill sets out to discover who killed him and why. But the more she discovers about him, the more she learns about herself, and the truths she finds are more dangerous than knives. Swept up in an intrigue as deep as the roots of Kithamar, where the secrets of the lowest born can sometimes topple thrones, the story Alys chooses will have the power to change everything. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - anglicky Newland je v rozpakoch. Všetci muži uprene hľadeli smerom k miestu, kde sedela May s mamou a tetou. Nepoznal dámu v zvláštnych šatách a netušil, prečo boli všetci takí šokovaní, že ju vidia. Newland Archer, dedič jednej z najlepších newyorských rodín, chce riadne manželstvo, ako si to žiada newyorská spoločnosť V jeden večer spozná Mayinu sesternicu, grófku Ellen Olenskú. Táto exotická a krásna žena sa vrátila z Poľska do New Yorku po záhadnom škandále. Newland musí zvádzať boj medzi povinnosťou a záhadnosťou, medzi tradíciou a silou lásky. CEFR Level: B1 (alza.cz)

Something Certain, Maybe is a powerful novel about first love, friendships and embracing the uncertainty of an unknowable future, from Sara Barnard, winner of the YA Book Prize. Rosie is ready for her life to begin, because nothing says new life like going to university. After years of waiting and working hard, she's finally on the road that will secure her future. Except university turns out to be not what she hoped or imagined, and although she's not exactly unhappy - really - she might be a little bit worried that she doesn't really like her course much. Or her flatmates. Or, really . . . anything? But it's normal to be homesick (right?) and everything will have settled in a month or two, and it's totally fine that her friends seem so much happier than she is, and that the doctors don't seem to know what's wrong with her mother. And then she meets Jade, and everything starts to look a little brighter. At least, it does if she's only looking at Jade. But is first love enough when everything else is falling apart? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

`Whitney Scharer's storytelling is utterly immersive and gorgeous in its details . . . This is a powerful, sensual and gripping portrait of the forging of an artist's soul.' Madeleine Miller, author of Circe `I'd rather take a photograph than be one,' says Lee Miller, shortly after she arrives in Paris in 1929. Gorgeous and talented, Lee has left behind a successful modelling career at Vogue to pursue her dream of being an artist. There she catches the eye of the famous Surrealist artist Man Ray. An egotistical, charismatic force, Lee is drawn to him immediately. Though he initially wants to use her as a model, Lee is determined to become Man's photography assistant instead. As their personal and professional lives become further entwined, Lee is consumed by two desires: to become a famous photographer and to have a healthy and loving relationship. But as Lee asserts herself and moves from being a muse to an artist, Man's jealousy spirals out of control, and their mutual betrayals threaten to destroy them both. Richly detailed and filled with a cast of famous characters, The Age of Light is a captivating historical novel about ambition, love, and the personal price of making art. In exploring Lee's complicated and fascinating history, Whitney Scharer has brought a brilliant and pioneering artist out of the shadow of a man's story and into the light. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Doplněk stravy - obsahuje 22 namixovaných ingrediencí včetně mořského kolagenu, ceramidů, kyseliny hyaluronové a koenzymu Q10, pro posílení cévních stěn a tkání orgánů, regeneraci a hojení, v balení 30× 8 g Doplňte tělu 22 dokonale namixovaných ingrediencí od mořského kolagenu přes ceramidy, kyselinu hyaluronovou a koenzym Q10 až po různé druhy dalších tělu prospěšných látek. Krásný vzhled není jen výsadou mladých. Dopřejte tělu omlazení formou anti-aging produktu RAYS, který je považován za novodobý elixír mládí. DALŠÍ PŘÍZNIVÉ ÚČINKY RAYS OF BEAUTY Anti-ageDíky komplexnímu složení je benefitů celá řada – pečovat o své tělo totiž musíme jak navenek, tak zevnitřPosílení cévních stěn a tkání orgánůRegenerace a hojení?AntioxidantyPodpora metabolismu Užívání8 g (1 sáček rozmíchaný ve 300 ml vody) denně. Před použitím dobře promíchejte. Péče na měsíc (30 x 8g) UpozorněníUkládejte mimo dosah dětí. Nevhodné pro děti,... (alza.cz)

Newland je v rozpakoch. Všetci muži uprene hľadeli smerom k miestu, kde sedela May s mamou a tetou. Nepoznal dámu v zvláštnych šatách a netušil, prečo boli všetci takí šokovaní, že ju vidia. Newland Archer, dedič jednej z najlepších newyorských rodín, chce riadne manželstvo, ako si to žiada newyorská spoločnosť V jeden večer spozná Mayinu sesternicu, grófku Ellen Olenskú. Táto exotická a krásna žena sa vrátila z Poľska do New Yorku po záhadnom škandále. Newland musí zvádzať boj medzi povinnosťou a záhadnosťou, medzi tradíciou a silou lásky. CEFR Level: B1 (patro.cz)

Studio Marvel představuje světový fenomén: AVENGERS: Age of Ultron, který je výpravným pokračováním největšího superhrdinského filmu všech dob. Pokus miliardáře Tonyho Starka oživit program na udržení celosvětového míru skončí nezdarem a největší hrdinové světa, včetně Iron Mana, Kapitána Ameriky, Thora, Neuvěřitelného Hulka, Black Widow a Hawkeye musí čelit děsivému nebezpečí. V sázce je osud celé planety. Povstane zlovolný Ultron a jenom Avengers mu mohou zabránit v uskutečnění ďábelských plánů. Nová křehká spojenectví a nečekané zvraty jsou zárukou vzrušujícího a jedinečného akčního dobrodružství globálních rozměrů.V českém znění: Aleš Procházka - Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark / Iron Man), Jan Maxián - Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Pavel Šrom - Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner / Hulk), Libor Bouček - Chris Evans (Steve Rogers / Captain America), Jitka Moučková - Scarlett Johansson (Nataša Romanoffová / Black Widow), Pavel Tesař - Jeremy Renner (Clint Barton / Hawkeye), Jan Šťastný - James Spader (Ultron), Vladimír Kratina - Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury), Jan Čenský - Don Cheadle (James Rhodes / War Machine), Filip Tomsa - Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Pietro Maximoff / Quicksilver), Helena Dvořáková - Elizabeth Olsen (Wanda Maximovová / Scarlet Witch), Filip Švarc - Paul Bettany (Jarvis / Vision), Tereza Chudobová - Cobie Smulders (Maria Hillová), Michal Holán - Anthony Mackie (Sam Wilson / Falcon). (dvd-premiery.cz)

Andrea Camilleri's sensational and darkly humorous Inspector Montalbano series continues in the fourteenth instalment, The Age of Doubt. A chance encounter with a strange young woman leads Inspector Montalbano to Vigata harbour - and into a puzzling new mystery. The crew of a mysterious yacht - the Vanna - due to dock in the area has discovered a corpse floating in the water, the dead man's face badly disfigured.It isn't long before Montalbano becomes suspicious of the Vanna's inhabitants. Who is the yacht's owner, the glamorous and short-tempered Livia Giovannini? How has she accrued her riches? And why does she spend so much time at sea? Meanwhile Montalbano finds himself getting into tangles with the dreaded Commissioner, the exasperating Dr Lattes and a very beautiful young woman at the harbour, with whom he becomes dangerously besotted . .. Can the Inspector clear his head long enough to unravel this murky mystery?The Age of Doubt is followed by The Dance of the Seagull, the fifteenth book in the series. 'Among the most exquisitely crafted pieces of crime writing available today .. . Simply superb' - Sunday Times (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Edith Wharton's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Age of Innocence, is both a poignant story of frustrated love and an extraordinarily vivid, delightfully satirical record of a vanished world. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features an introduction by award-winning novelist, Rachel Cusk. As the scion of one of New York's leading families, Newland Archer has been born into a life of sumptuous privilege and strict duty. But the arrival of the Countess Olenska, a free spirit who breathes clouds of European sophistication, makes him question the path on which his upbringing has set him. As his fascination with her grows, he discovers just how hard it is to escape the bonds of the society that has shaped him. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This is the age of vice, where pleasure and power are everything, and the family ties that bind can also killNew Delhi, 3 a.m. A speeding Mercedes jumps the kerb, and in the blink of an eye five people are dead. It's a rich man's car, but when the dust settles there is no rich man at all, just a shell-shocked servant who cannot explain the strange series of events that led to this crime. Nor can he foresee the dark drama that is about to unfold.Deftly shifting through time and perspective in contemporary India, Age of Vice is an epic, action-packed story propelled by the seductive wealth, startling corruption, and bloodthirsty violence of the Wadia family-loved by some, loathed by others, feared by all.In the shadow of lavish estates, extravagant parties, predatory business deals, and calculated political influence, three lives become dangerously intertwined: Ajay is the watchful servant, born into poverty, who rises through the family's ranks. Sunny is the playboy heir who dreams of outshining his father, whatever the cost. And Neda is the curious journalist caught between morality and desire. Against a sweeping plot fueled by loss, pleasure, greed, yearning, violence, and revenge, will these characters' connections become a path to escape, or a trigger of further destruction?Equal parts crime thriller and family saga, transporting readers from the dusty villages of Uttar Pradesh to the urban energy of New Delhi, Age of Vice is an intoxicating novel of gangsters and lovers, false friendships, forbidden romance, and the consequences of corruption. It is binge-worthy entertainment at its literary best. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Film na DVD - Pokus Tonyho Starka oživit program na udržení celosvětového míru skončí nezdarem. Povstane zlovolný Ultron a jenom Avengers mu mohou zabránit v uskutečnění ďábelských plánů... V sázce je osud celé planety. Pokus miliardáře Tonyho Starka oživit program na udržení celosvětového míru skončí nezdarem a největší hrdinové světa, včetně Iron Mana, Kapitána Ameriky, Thora, Hulka, Black Widow a Hawkeye musí čelit děsivému nebezpečí. V sázce je osud celé planety. Povstane zlovolný Ultron a jenom Avengers mu mohou zabránit v uskutečnění ďábelských plánů. Nová křehká spojenectví a nečekané zvraty jsou zárukou vzrušujícího a jedinečného akčního dobrodružství globálních rozměrů. Bonusy: • Globální dobrodružství (alza.cz)

Film na DVD - Pokus Tonyho Starka oživit program na udržení celosvětového míru skončí nezdarem. Povstane zlovolný Ultron a jenom Avengers mu mohou zabránit v uskutečnění ďábelských plánů… V sázce je osud celé planety. Marvel Cinematic Universe: Fáze 2 Pokus miliardáře Tonyho Starka oživit program na udržení celosvětového míru skončí nezdarem a největší hrdinové světa, včetně Iron Mana, Kapitána Ameriky, Thora, Hulka, Black Widow a Hawkeye musí čelit děsivému nebezpečí. V sázce je osud celé planety. Povstane zlovolný Ultron a jenom Avengers mu mohou zabránit v uskutečnění ďábelských plánů. Bonusy: • Globální dobrodružství (alza.cz)

Hudební CD - Debutové album vítěze CZ/SK Superstar 2021 Adama Pavlovčina alias ADONXS. Obsahuje i dva úspěšné singly Moving On a Game, které si držely přední místa v rádiových žebříčcích. Albovou sestavu doplňuje dalších osm skladeb, které se pohybují napříč spektrem moderního popu na světové úrovni. Debutové album vítěze CZ/SK Superstar 2021 Adama Pavlovčina alias ADONXS. Obsahuje i dva úspěšné singly Moving On a Game, které si držely přední místa v rádiových žebříčcích. Albovou sestavu doplňuje dalších osm skladeb, které se pohybují napříč spektrem moderního popu na světové úrovni. Hitovka Game obsadila na osm týdnů první příčku a pozici nejhranější domácí skladby ve slovenském éteru a skladba Moving On se držela dvanáct týdnů v TOP 10 v rámci hitparády nejhranějších slovenských a českých písní. Adam Pavlovčin vyhrál loňský ročník Česko-Slovenské SuperStar. V soutěži zaujal jedinečným pěveckým projevem a nezaměnitelným stylem, sebevědomým vystupováním i... (alza.cz)

Dobrodružství zasazené 100 let před událostmi hry The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild… Cestujte do minulosti Hyrule a zabraňte svým bojem zničení království v Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity na konzoli Nintendo Switch. Osud Hyrule visí na vlásku. Vraťte se o celé století zpět před události ze hry The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, veďte své jednotky na bojišti proti síle Calamity Ganon v titulu, kde je přežití středobodem všeho. Odvěký boj! Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity kombinuje akční hratelnost s rozlehlou krajinou The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild a vytváří zcela nový a poutavý zážitek. Známý svět…: Objevujte krajinu Hyrule z různých perspektiv ještě předtím, než udeřil Calamity Ganon. …se známými tvářemi: Ovládejte Linka, Zeldu a ostatní Hyrule šampiony ve chvíli, kdy všichni stojí proti zlu usilujícímu o úplně zníčení! Zběsilý boj: Využívejte mocné zbraně a magické runy k přemožení armád nepřátel. Skutečně hrozivé příšery vám nic nedarují. Vyprávění s hloubkou: Zažijte unikátní příběh přímo na bojišti a skrz nadabované cutscény poznávejte lépe okolní svět. Zabraňte zkáze Great Calamity a zachraňte Hyrule! Stůjte bok po boku Zapojte do bitvy i svého kamaráda a vydejte se spolu na dobrodružství na jedné konzoli Nintendo Switch. Bojujte bok po boku, či se rozdělte, plňte úkoly a porážejte jednotky temnoty! Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity vyjde 20. listopadu na konzoli Nintendo Switch. (fitvyziva.cz)

GRIPPING AND FAST-PACED CRIME FICTION FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF FROZEN GRAVE AND COLD AS ICE. Will an East End feud lead to murder? Eddie Butcher, one of four brothers from a notorious East End family, is tortured and brutally murdered while visiting London from his home in Marbella. DI Dan Carter and DS Ebony Willis monitor his extravagant funeral in case Eddie's violent brother Terry, under house arrest in Spain, tries to make an appearance. Terry is wanted for robbery, drug trafficking and murder - and the police strongly suspect he is even prepared to kill his own family to maintain his power. What Carter hasn't told all of his colleagues is that this family's history is personal to him. When Carter is offered the chance to finally catch Terry, he knows he cannot refuse. But it comes at a heavy personal, and professional, cost - and Willis must protect them all as the Butcher family's enemies close in, wanting revenge.Praise for Lee Weeks' novels: 'One of the best crime novels I've read in a long time' ANNA SMITH, author Kill Me Twice 'A gritty and atmospheric read' Closer 'Bursts off the page like arterial spray from a newly slaughtered body' Daily Mail. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Datum vydání: 2024-08-09 Interpret / Téma: Iron Maiden Subžánr: Heavy Metal Žánr: Heavy Metal Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Složení setu: 1 ks Typ: Album;Nové vydání;LP deska Barva podle výrobce: Black Barva: Černá Rok vydání: 2024.0 Varianta: Killers (LP) Balení obsahuje: LP Vydavatelství: Warner Music (muziker.cz)

Kniha - anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Studio Marvel představuje světový fenomén: AVENGERS: Age of Ultron, který je výpravným pokračováním největšího superhrdinského filmu všech dob. Pokus miliardáře Tonyho Starka oživit program na udržení celosvětového míru skončí nezdarem a největší hrdinové světa, včetně Iron Mana, Kapitána Ameriky, Thora, Neuvěřitelného Hulka, Black Widow a Hawkeye musí čelit děsivému nebezpečí. V sázce je osud celé planety. Povstane zlovolný Ultron a jenom Avengers mu mohou zabránit v uskutečnění ďábelských plánů. Nová křehká spojenectví a nečekané zvraty jsou zárukou vzrušujícího a jedinečného akčního dobrodružství globálních rozměrů.V českém znění: Aleš Procházka - Robert Downey Jr. (Tony Stark / Iron Man), Jan Maxián - Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Pavel Šrom - Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner / Hulk), Libor Bouček - Chris Evans (Steve Rogers / Captain America), Jitka Moučková - Scarlett Johansson (Nataša Romanoffová / Black Widow), Pavel Tesař - Jeremy Renner (Clint Barton / Hawkeye), Jan Šťastný - James Spader (Ultron), Vladimír Kratina - Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury), Jan Čenský - Don Cheadle (James Rhodes / War Machine), Filip Tomsa - Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Pietro Maximoff / Quicksilver), Helena Dvořáková - Elizabeth Olsen (Wanda Maximovová / Scarlet Witch), Filip Švarc - Paul Bettany (Jarvis / Vision), Tereza Chudobová - Cobie Smulders (Maria Hillová), Michal Holán - Anthony Mackie (Sam Wilson / Falcon). Bonusy:• Krátké ukázky• Dokumenty• Vystřižené a prodloužené scény• Gagy• Audio komentář režiséra Josse Whedona• Informace (dvd-premiery.cz)

Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: strategie, - Budujte města, spravujte zdroje a veďte své vojsko do bitvy na souši i na moři ve 4 různých kampaních s 35 misemi během 500 let historie od doby temna až po renesanci. Prožijte historiiAge of Empires IV PC je RTS strategie, skrze níž se podíváme do středověku plného bitev a budování impozantních měst. Nabídnuta nám má být čtveřice kampaní zaměřených na výrazné osobnosti lidských dějin, jejichž osudy absolvujeme celkem v 35 různorodých misích. Zvolte si v Age of Empires IV PC stranuZvolte si jedno z osmi jedinečných uskupení. Naverbujte jejich unikátní armády. Těžte z jejich výhod a porazte nepřátele za pomoci taktiky vytvořené vyloženě pro frakci, již zastupujete. Nepřestávejte válčitBojujte s nepřáteli na moři... (alza.cz)

Film na Blu-ray - Pokus Tonyho Starka oživit program na udržení celosvětového míru skončí nezdarem. Povstane zlovolný Ultron a jenom Avengers mu mohou zabránit v uskutečnění ďábelských plánů... V sázce je osud celé planety. Pokus miliardáře Tonyho Starka oživit program na udržení celosvětového míru skončí nezdarem a největší hrdinové světa, včetně Iron Mana, Kapitána Ameriky, Thora, Hulka, Black Widow a Hawkeye musí čelit děsivému nebezpečí. V sázce je osud celé planety. Povstane zlovolný Ultron a jenom Avengers mu mohou zabránit v uskutečnění ďábelských plánů. Nová křehká spojenectví a nečekané zvraty jsou zárukou vzrušujícího a jedinečného akčního dobrodružství globálních rozměrů. (alza.cz)

Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Xbox Live, žánr: strategie, 70% Age of Empires, klíčová RTS, která odstartovala 20letou tradici, se vrací v definitivní podobě na PC s Windows 10. Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Zapojte se do více než 40 hodin aktualizovaného obsahu kampaně s novým vyprávěním. Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Vrhněte se do online bitvy pro až 8 hráčů s novými režimy. Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Vylepšená grafika Zažijte 4K HD vizuály s vylepšenými animacemi a popusťte uzdu své kreativitě s vytvářením vlastních kampaní a... (alza.cz)

Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: akční, strategie a arkády, % Age of Steel: Recharge je 2D strategická hra z bočního pohledu. Vašim úkolem je ubránit se před nepřáteli za každou cenu. Vžijte se do role velitele jednotky a braňte základnu před nepřáteli. Příběh se odehrává v blízké budoucnosti. 14 levelů Dokončete kampaň zahrnující 14 levelů a zahrajte si v Survival módu. Age of SteelBudoucnost je zničena krizí a všechny zdroje jsou téměř vyčerpány. Po celém světe se... (alza.cz)

Barva: Černá Interpret / Téma: Bronski Beat Složení setu: 1 ks Dekáda interpreta: 1980 - 1989;1990 - 1999;2010 - 2019 Barva podle výrobce: Black Datum vydání: 2022-03-04 Rok vydání: 2022.0 Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Typ: Album;Nové vydání;LP deska;Remastered Subžánr: Synth-pop;Disco Varianta: The Age Of Consent (LP) Země interpreta: Skotsko Žánr: Elektronický;Disco Balení obsahuje: LP Vydavatelství: London Records (muziker.cz)

Kniha - 160 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

GRIPPING AND FAST-PACED CRIME FICTION FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF FROZEN GRAVE AND COLD AS ICE. Will an East End feud lead to murder? Eddie Butcher, one of four brothers from a notorious East End family, is tortured and brutally murdered while visiting London from his home in Marbella. DI Dan Carter and DS Ebony Willis monitor his extravagant funeral in case Eddie's violent brother Terry, under house arrest in Spain, tries to make an appearance. Terry is wanted for robbery, drug trafficking and murder - and the police strongly suspect he is even prepared to kill his own family to maintain his power. What Carter hasn't told all of his colleagues is that this family's history is personal to him. When Carter is offered the chance to finally catch Terry, he knows he cannot refuse. But it comes at a heavy personal, and professional, cost - and Willis must protect them all as the Butcher family's enemies close in, wanting revenge.Praise for Lee Weeks' novels: 'One of the best crime novels I've read in a long time' ANNA SMITH, author Kill Me Twice 'A gritty and atmospheric read' Closer 'Bursts off the page like arterial spray from a newly slaughtered body' Daily Mail. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hudební CD - Pressure Machine je sedmé studiové album americké rockové skupiny The Killers. Pressure Machine je sedmé studiové album americké rockové skupiny The Killers. Rok vydání : 2021 (7.album) Seznam stop CD West Hills / Quiet Town / Cody / Terrible Thing / Sleepwalker / Runaway Horses (Feat. Phoebe Bridgers) / In the Car Outside / In Another Life / Desperate Things / Pressure Machine / The Getting By (alza.cz)

Subžánr: Rock;Post Punk;New Wave;Indie;Indie Rock;Alternative Rock;Alternative Žánr: Indie;Rock Země původu: Evropská unie Vydavatelství: Island Records;Universal Music Balení obsahuje: LP Typ: Nové vydání;Otevírací obal;LP deska;Album Varianta: Sam's Town (Vinyl LP) Interpret / Téma: The Killers Země interpreta: USA Rok nahrávky: 2006.0 Dekáda interpreta: 2010 - 2019;2000 - 2009;2020 - 2029 Hmotnost: 180 g Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Složení setu: 1 ks Barva: Černá Rok vydání: 2017.0 Datum vydání: 2017-12-15 Barva podle výrobce: Black (muziker.cz)

Interpret / Téma: The Killers Žánr: Rock;Indie Varianta: Wonderful Wonderful (Vinyl LP) Typ: LP deska;Album Vydavatelství: Virgin Records;Island Records Subžánr: Rock;Alternative Rock;Alternative;Indie;New Wave;Post Punk;Indie Rock Země interpreta: USA Dekáda interpreta: 2010 - 2019;2000 - 2009;2020 - 2029 Datum vydání: 2017-09-22 Rok vydání: 2017.0 Hmotnost: 180 g Barva podle výrobce: Black Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Složení setu: 1 ks Balení obsahuje: LP Barva: Černá Země původu: Evropská unie (muziker.cz)

LP vinyl - Pressure Machine je sedmé studiové album americké rockové skupiny The Killers. Pressure Machine je sedmé studiové album americké rockové skupiny The Killers. Rok vydání : 2021 (7.album) Seznam stop LP West Hills / Quiet Town / Cody / Terrible Thing / Sleepwalker / Runaway Horses (Feat. Phoebe Bridgers) / In the Car Outside / In Another Life / Desperate Things / Pressure Machine / The Getting By (alza.cz)

What we have forgotten is that thoughts and words are conventions, and that it is fatal to take conventions too seriouslyToo often we fall into the trap of anticipating the future while lamenting the past and in the midst of this negative loop we forget how to live in the now. In this iconic and prescient text, pioneering Zen scholar Alan Watts shows us how, in an age of unprecedented anxiety, we must embrace the present in order to live a fulfilling life. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Alan Watts, 160 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Drawing from Eastern philosophy and religion, Watts argues that it is only by acknowledging what we do not and cannot know that we can find something truly worth knowing. In order to lead a fulfilling life, one must embrace the present--live fully in the now. (alza.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)

In this third Ice Age story, mammoths Manny and Ellie are expecting a baby. But Manny’s friends, Diego and Sid, feel left out. Sid finds and adopts three very large eggs. The eggs hatch into baby dinosaurs and when their mother comes to claim them back, she carries Sid off too. The friends set off to rescue Sid, encountering a new friend, fierce dinosaurs and dangerous terrain along the way. But who, or what, is Rudy? Anglická zjednodušená četba pro děti na motivy úspěšných holywoodských kreslených filmů. (patro.cz)

Follow photographer Frédéric Chaubin as he embarks on a unique, century-spanning journey through Europe. Featuring images of more than 200 buildings in 21 countries, Stone Age presents the history and architecture of the most dramatic medieval castles of the continent in an unprecedented collection. A Legacy in Stone Castles and fortresses of medieval Europe Follow photographer Frédéric Chaubin as he embarks on a unique, century-spanning journey through Europe. Featuring images of more than 200 buildings in 21 countries, Stone Age presents the history and architecture of the most dramatic medieval castles of the continent in an unprecedented collection. Building on the success of his foray into Soviet design with CCCP, Chaubin once again documents the afterlife of highly rational structures that seem out of place in a modern-day world. Precursors of Brutalism, these castles value function over form and epitomize the raw materials and shapes that would go on to define so much of architectural history. Shot on film with a Linhof view camera, the collection is the outcome of five years of travel and investigation. Complete with a practical map and explanatory essay, its castles tell the story of 400 years, unfolding through the feudal Middle Ages into the 15th century. A photographic study of decay as much as endurance, Stone Agetraces the history of some of these singular structures that continue to enchant their audiences today and that occupy a distinct, mystical place in our collective imagination. The photographer and author Frédéric Chaubin has been, for twenty years, editor-in-chief of the French lifestyle magazine Citizen K. Since 2000 he has regularly featured works combining text and photography. His CCCP collection research was carried out from 2003 to 2010 and published in 2011. During the last five years, he has been dedicating himself to the Stone Age project. Frédéric Chaubin. Stone Age. Ancient Castles of Europe Frédéric Chaubin Hardcover, 26 x 34 cm, 3.52 kg, 416 pages ISBN 978-3-8365-8501-9Multilingual Edition: English, French, German (knihydobrovsky.cz)