Memoirs of a geisha - arthur golden

This is a seductive and evocative epic on an intimate scale, which tells the extraordinary story of a geisha girl. Summoning up more than twenty years of Japan's most dramatic history, it uncovers a hidden world of eroticism and enchantment, exploitation and degredation. From a small fishing village in 1929, the tale moves to the glamorous and decadent heart of Kyoto in the 1930s, where a young peasant girl is sold as servant and apprentice to a renowned geisha house. She tells her story many years later from the Waldorf Astoria in New York; it exquisitely evokes another culture, a different time and the details of an extraordinary way of life. It conjures up the perfection and the ugliness of life behind rice-paper screens, where young girls learn the arts of the geisha - dancing and singing, how to wind the kimonok, how to walk and pour tea, and how to beguile the most powerful men. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

With Sherlock Holmes's reputation as the scourge of the criminal underworld preceding him, the ingenious detective, with the aid of Dr Watson, is confronted in these stories by some of his most fiendishly difficult cases yet.The collection culminates in `The Final Problem', in which the evil Professor Moriarty is plotting the detective's downfall. Soon Holmes and Watson are led across Europe in a deadly pursuit of their devilish quarry, until the final showdown in Switzerland, at the precipitous Reichenbach Falls...Stories included are:The Silver BlazeThe Yellow FaceAdventure of The Stockbroker's ClerkThe Gloria ScottThe Musgrave RitualThe Reigate PuzzleThe Crooked ManThe Resident PatientThe Greek InterpreterThe Naval TreatyThe Final Problem (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Who are you at 16, if you can't remember anything about your life since you were 12? A brilliant exploration of identity and love for YA readers, by the bestselling author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. After an accident that leaves her with partial amnesia, Naomi tries to piece together the fragments of the last three-and-a-half years of her life. She discovers that she has a tennis-champion boyfriend but can't remember him, is co-editor of the yearbook with a quirky guy who wears a smoking jacket, her parents are divorced, and she apparently hates her mother.She has friends who simply don't seem that attractive any more and, despite having meticulously kept a diary during the now-lost years, she only wrote about what she ate every day in it!But when a girl loses three-and-a-half years, she gets a chance to reinvent herself. After all, who is to say that everything has to stay the same?'Essentially a love story, it is also an exploration of teenage identity, handled with such a skilful blend of wit, intelligence and tenderness that readers will lose themselves in the story and find themselves in the process.' Daily Telegraph (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The fourth volume of memoirs from the author who inspired the BBC and Channel 5 series All Creatures Great and Small. Finally home from London after his wartime service in the RAF, James Herriot is settling back into life as a country vet. While the world has changed after the war, the blunt Yorkshire clients and menagerie of beasts with weird and wonderful ailments remain the same.But between his young son, Jimmy, trailing him around copying his every move, stubborn farmers refusing to try his ‘new-fangled’ treatments and a goat that has eaten 293 tomatoes, Darrowby is far from quiet. And with another baby on the way, life is about to get even more chaotic . .. Since they were first published, James Herriot’s memoirs have sold millions of copies and entranced generations of animal lovers. Charming, funny and touching, The Lord God Made Them All is a heart-warming story of determination, love and companionship from one of Britain’s best-loved authors. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

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Příběh slavné gejši Sajuri, který vypráví již jako stará dáma žijící v Americe, otvírá okno do tajemného, skrytého světa japonských gejš, který je fascinující, ale zároveň tvrdý a nelítostný. Především je to však dramatický, silný příběh slavné gejši Sajuri, která na cestě za kariérou musela překonat mnoho překážek, ale nakonec ji zradilo vlastní srdce... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Slavná gejša Sajuri, již jako stará dáma žijící v Americe, otevírá okno do tajemného, skrytého světa japonských gejš. Chudá dívenka z rybářské vesnice musí na cestě za kariérou profesionální gejši překonat mnoho překážek, ale nakonec ji zradí vlastní srdce… (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha: Příběh malé Čijo, která se má stát slavnou gejšou Sajuri, začíná v chudé japonské rybářské vesnici, kde Čijo do smrti své matky vyrůstala, a to ve velké chudobě. Když ji jako devítiletou prodají do Gionu, kjótské čtvrti gejš, dívenka rázem přijde o rodiče i starší sestru. Díky svému půvabu a nezvyklým šedomodrým očím se nestane obyčejnou prostitutkou, ale nastupuje nelehkou cestu k postavení profesionální gejši. Pro osamělé děvčátko z venkova je předválečné Kjóto s nádhernými čajovnami a divadly, úzkými postranními uličkami, zdobnými chrámy a příbytky umělců světem plným nástrah a nebezpečí. Zatímco se učí umění gejš – tanci a zpěvu, nošení kimona, složité úpravě líčení a účesu či svůdnému nalévání saké –, podstupuje zároveň nelítostný souboj se žárlivou starší gejšou Hacumomo, která ji zuřivě nenávidí. Čijo zvolna proniká do urputného soupeření o přízeň mužů a peníze, které z ní plynou – a tento boj se nezastaví před žádnou podlostí či intrikami. Když však Čijo překoná všechny překážky a stane se z ní gejša Sajuri, zradí ji vlastní srdce. Navzdory tomu, že v životě gejši není místo pro opravdový milostný cit, je Sajuri rozhodnutá vzdát se všeho, aby získala jediného muže, po němž kdy v životě zatoužila.... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Slavná gejša Sajuri, již jako stará dáma žijící v Americe, otevírá okno do tajemného, skrytého světa japonských gejš. Chudá dívenka z rybářské vesnice musí na cestě za kariérou profesionální gejši překonat mnoho překážek, ale nakonec ji zradí vlastní srdce… (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The definitive collection of short stories from the century's greatest science fiction writer. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha MP3 Edgar Allan Poe, čte Rodilý mluvčí Audiokniha The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket namluvená rodilým mluvčím. Jazyková úroveň A1 pro posluchače začátečníky. His name is Arthur Gordon Pym. He comes from Nantucket. Nantucket is a town in America, near the sea. People from Nantucket are often sailors. His grandfather is a lawyer. He’s famous and he’s very rich. Gordon Pym is very lucky. He is only eighteen years old, but he has a small boat. Its name is the Ariel. He often goes sailing on the Ariel, near Nantucket. He has a good education and a dream: he wants to go to sea. This is the story of his adventures at sea. He meets pirates, a ghost ship, and storms. He visits Kerguelen’s Land, Prince Edward’s Island and Tristan da Cunha before arriving in Antarctica. (alza.cz)

Jungle Way Charm of Geisha Oud Bakhoor, 20 g, Kadidla a vykuřovadla Vůně do bytu, Kadidlo Jungle Way vás zcela pohltí svou netradiční vůní s nádechem orientu. Jedná se o vonnou pryskyřici získanou ze stromu kadidlovníku. Má mnoho způsobu využití – používá se k provonění interiéru a pro očistu prostor, předmětů i osob. Podle různých pověr je možné pomocí kadidla očistit také duši. Provoňte i vy svůj domov či pracovní prostor tímto netradičním způsobem a přineste své mysli potřebnou relaxaci. Jak používat: Uchovávejte mimo dosah dětí a domácích zvířat. Kadidelnici se zapáleným uhlíkem nikdy nenechávejte bez dozoru. K vykuřování vždy používejte kadidelnici k tomu určenou. Po ukončení pálení uhaste vodou. (notino.cz)

Diego dalla Palma Geisha Lift Foundation, 30 ml, Make-up pro ženy, Make-up Diego dalla Palma Geisha Lift Foundation sjednotí odstín vaší pleti a zakryje její drobné nedokonalosti. Vlastnosti: dlouhotrvající efekt rozjasňuje pleť jednoduchá aplikace sjednocuje barevný tón pleti Jak používat: Jemnými tahy aplikujte make-up na obličej. Buď prsty, houbičkou nebo štětcem rovnoměrně a důkladně rozetřete. (notino.cz)

Hudební CD - Na tomto deseti CD najdete archivní nahrávky Arthura Rubinsteina. Na tomto deseti CD najdete archivní nahrávky Arthura Rubinsteina. (alza.cz)

It is the twenty-first century. On Mars a dedicated group of pioneers - among them some of Earth's finest brains - struggle to change the face of the planet . . .Science fiction writer Martin Gibson finally gets a chance to visit the research colony on the Red Planet. It's a dream come true - until he discovers the difficulties and perils of survival on another world . . . and the very real terror it holds. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: First published in 1921, ‘The Wanderings of a Spiritualist’ is a personal account of spiritualism by the ‘Sherlock Holmes’ author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Doyle had publicly professed his belief in spiritualism some years earlier and was a keen proponent of the movement despite much public opposition and ridicule. ‘The Wanderings of a Spiritualist’ recounts the spiritualist lecture tour of New Zealand and Australia which Doyle undertook in the early 1920s. In it, he describes in detail the places he visited and the people he met and intersperses his travel accounts with his thoughts and beliefs on spiritualism. A fascinating insight into the mind of the world-famous author in the latter stages of his life. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha:,Audiokniha Frankenstein namluvená rodilým mluvčím. Jazyková úroveň A1 pro posluchače začátečníky. His name is Arthur Gordon Pym. He comes from Nantucket. Nantucket is a town in America, near the sea. People from Nantucket are often sailors. His grandfather is a lawyer. He’s famous and he’s very rich. Gordon Pym is very lucky. He is only eighteen years old, but he has a small boat. Its name is the Ariel. He often goes sailing on the Ariel, near Nantucket. He has a good education and a dream: he wants to go to sea. This is the story of his adventures at sea. He meets pirates, a ghost ship, and storms. He visits Kerguelen’s Land, Prince Edward’s Island and Tristan da Cunha before arriving in Antarctica. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

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Suddenly, in the darkness, there was a terrible, low howl and it came from the moor. ‘The hound!’ cried Holmes.’ Tag Mystery In this Reader you will find: - information about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s life - a section focusing on background and context - a glossary of difficult words - comprehension activities - an exit test An old family document says that everyone who l ivesat Baskerville Hall is in danger from a terrifying animal which lives on Dartmoor. When Sir Charles Baskerville dies in a mysterious way, his nephew, the young Sir Henry Baskerville, comes to live on Dartmoor. Is he in danger too? Is there really a dangerous animal on the moor, or did someone murder Sir Charles? Sherlock Holmes, the world-famous detective, is the only person who can solve the case. Or can he? Even Holmes is worried. Syllabus Articles: a, an, the Nouns: countable and uncountable plural, possessive Pronouns: subject and object, indefinite Quantifiers: some/any, more Adjectives: possessive, opinion Prepositions: place, time, movement Verbs: TENSE, ASPECT, FORM: Present Simple, Present Continuous Past Simple - regular and common irregulars, -ing forms after verbs and prepositions can, must for obligation, need for necessity, imperatives, have got, would like, common phrasal verbs, there is/there are, know think, hope etc + that clause like/don’t like + ing Adverbs: frequency, manner Conjunctions: so, before, after, when (patro.cz)

Kniha Galerie aneb Arturovo dobrodružství vychází v koedici s Národní galerií. Vznikla tzv. pop-up technikou – pomocí pohyblivých ilustrací, které posouvají příběh do další roviny, takže ožívá a stane se pro děti hrou a zábavou. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Arthur Morrison initially released his collection of short tales titled \"Chronicles of Martin Hewitt\". The protagonist of the novel is a private investigator in Victorian London named Martin Hewitt. The narratives center on Hewitt\'s investigations into a variety of heinous crimes, many of which include theft, fraud, and murder. Each story features a distinct case and demonstrates Hewitt\'s capacity for deduction and analysis as he follows the trail of leads and resolves the mystery. Several of the tales are based on actual criminal instances, giving the storytelling a more realistic feel. The book stands out for its emphasis on the analytical and intellectual parts of detective work rather than on using force and physical action. Hewitt is regarded as a master of observation, deduction, and reasoning who often resolves issues that seem to have no hope of resolution. Ultimately, \"Chronicles of Martin Hewitt\" is a testament to the genre\'s ongoing appeal and a fascinating look into the world of Victorian detective fiction. For admirers of the genre, this timeless work of detective fiction is a must-read. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Selected, Edited and Introduced by David Stuart Davies. The Best of Sherlock Holmes is a collection of twenty of the very best tales from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's fifty-six short stories featuring the arch sleuth. Basing his selection around the author's own twelve personal favourites, David Stuart Davies has added a further eight sparkling stories to Conan Doyle's 'Baker Street Dozen', creating a unique volume which distils the pure essence of the world's most famous detective. Within these pages the reader will encounter the greatest collection of villains and the weirdest and most puzzling mysteries ever seen in print. And there at the centre, in a London swathed in eddies of fog and illuminated by gaslight, is to be found the remarkable character of Sherlock Holmes and his staunch companion, Doctor John H. Watson. Few will be able to resist this invitation to step aboard the waiting hansom cab and rattle off along cobbled streets into unimagined dangers and intrigues. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hudební CD - Virtuózní houslistka Anne-Sophie Mutter dává za doprovodu The Recording Arts Orchestra slavné filmové melodie skladatele Johna Williamse. Virtuózní houslistka Anne-Sophie Mutter dává za doprovodu The Recording Arts Orchestra slavné filmové melodie skladatele Johna Williamse. Seznam stop Rey's Theme (From „Star Wars: The Force Awakens”) / Yoda's Theme (From „Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back”) / Hedwig's Theme (From „Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone”) / Across The Stars (Love Theme) (From „Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones”) / Donnybrook Fair (Based On „Blowing Off Steam” From „Far And Away”) / Sayuri's Theme (From „Memoirs Of A Geisha”) / Night Journeys (From „Dracula”) / Theme (From „Sabrina”) / The Duel (From „The Adventures Of Tintin”) / Luke And Leia (From „Star Wars: Return Of The... (alza.cz)

His name is Arthur Gordon Pym. He comes from Nantucket. Nantucket is a town in America, near the sea. People from Nantucket are often sailors. His grandfather is a lawyer. He's famous and very rich. Gordon Pym is very lucky. He is only eighteen years old, but he has a small boat. Its name is Ariel. He often goes sailing on the Ariel near Nantucket. He has a good education and a dream: he wants to go to sea. This is the sotry of his adventures at sea. He meets pirates, a ghost ship, and storms. He visits Kerguelen's land, Prince Edward's Island and Tristan de Cunha before arriving in Antarctica. In this reader you will find: Information about Edgar Allan Poe's life, Focus On sections: Antarctica and Pirates at Sea, Glossary of difficult words, Comprehension and extension activities, Final test. Syllabus: Articles: a, an, theP>Nouns: countable, uncountable, plural, possessiveP>Pronouns: subject, object; Quantifiers: some/any, moreP>Adjectives: possessive, opinion; Prepositions: place, time, movement; Verbs: Present Simple, Present; Adverbs: frequency, manner (patro.cz)

Audiokniha:,In the Boscombe Valley Mystery, Turner kills his blackmailer McCarthy to prevent McCarthy's son marrying his daughter and claiming all of his property. In the Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle, Holmes foils Mr Ryder's plans to steal a precious jewel and frame a plumber for the crime. The Adventure of Silver Blaze tells of how a trainer tries to injure his horse in order to win a bet, but is killed when the horse fights back! In the Adventure of the Copper Beeches a selfish father traps his daughter so he will not lose her money. His plan is foiled when his daughter's love rescues her. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Better known as the creator of the eccentric detective Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was also the author of a number of poems during his literary career. ‘Songs of Action’ is a collection of some of his poetry. Mainly revolving around the themes of war and sport. Poems in this collection include ‘The Song of the Bow’, ‘The Storming Party’ and ‘The Blind Archer’. With some epic and some more philosophical poems, this is a rich collection of verse from the world-renowned author. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Anglickočeský zrcadlový text pro mírně pokročilé. Tyto legendární příběhy o rytířích a šlechtě ve starověké Británii,strhujícím způsobem převyprávěné pro dnešní čtenáře, zůstávají stejně živé a vzrušující jako v den, kdy byly poprvé napsány. Od meče v kameni až po jezerní královnu tyto příběhy oživují fantastické postavy Kamelotu moudrého kouzelníka Merlina, statečného sira Lancelota, zlou Morgan le Fay a krásnou královnu Guinevere. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Zrcadlový text vám přináší napínavý 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)

Audiokniha:,Audiokniha The Hound of the Baskervilles namluvená rodilým mluvčím. Jazyková úroveň A1 pro posluchače začátečníky. An old family document says that everyone who l ivesat Baskerville Hall is in danger from a terrifying animal which lives on Dartmoor. When Sir Charles Baskerville dies in a mysterious way, his nephew, the young Sir Henry Baskerville, comes to live on Dartmoor. Is he in danger too? Is there really a dangerous animal on the moor, or did someone murder Sir Charles? Sherlock Holmes, the world-famous detective, is the only person who can solve the case. Or can he? Even Holmes is worried. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From the strange case of 'The Red-Headed League' to the extraordinary tale of 'The Engineer's Thumb', Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr Watson grapple with treachery, murder, and ingenious crimes of all kinds. But no case is too challening for the immortal detective's unique power of deduction. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: First published in 1911 ‘Songs of the Road’ is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s foray into poetry. This is a collection of his work and is split into three sections: Narrative Verses and Songs, Philosophic Verses and Miscellaneous Verses. Poems in the collection include ‘The Outcasts’, ‘Mind and Matter’ and ‘A Lilt of the Road’. Ranging in lengths and styles, this is a delightful collection of poetry – and a lesser-known aspect of Conan Doyle’s huge body of work. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: First published in 1881 'The Gully of Bluemansdyke' is a collection of seven short stories from the much-loved author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The stories are set all over the world, from Australia to Scotland and Budapest. Full of adventure, excitement and even the paranormal, tales in this collection include 'My Friend the Murderer', 'The Silver Hatchet' and 'That Little Square Box'. - (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Father and son team John and Ezra Girdlestone are facing the financial ruin of their family business. In order to save the firm and the family name, the duo come up with a series of devious plans in order to cheat and trick their way into a fortune. Will the cunning pair succeed? This is a gripping story full of fascinating and villainous characters from the famous Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. - (knihydobrovsky.cz)

When the young age Arthur pulls from the stone an embedded sword that none of the knights of the kingdom can budge, his future as the King of England is foretold. This imaginative retelling of the classic Arthurian legends recounts the story of Arthur's formation of the Knights of the Round Table, his securing of the enchanted sword Excalibur, and his wooing of the Lady Guinevere. Included as well are the legends of Sir Pelleas, the story of Sir Gawaine's pursuit of the White Hart, and tales of Merlin the magician, Morgana Le Fay, the Lady of the Lake, and many others. About the Author Howard Pyle (1853 - 1911) was an American illustrator and author, primarily of books for young people. A native of Wilmington, Delaware, he spent the last year of his life in Florence, Italy. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Professor Challenger is back - this time with some haunting encounters to handle. Challenger\'s friend Edward Malone, a journalist, begins to investigate spiritualist meetings for his newspaper, along with the professor\'s daughter, Enid. Scepticism is in their DNA, so they attend seances without expectation. But a clutch of creepy moments and spooky scenes leave them questioning everything they believe in. This is ideal for fans of Agatha Christie and \'The Woman in Black\' by Susan Hill. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930) was a British writer and physician who gained global fame for his stories about the London detective \'Sherlock Holmes\'. In all, he wrote four novels and 56 short stories about Holmes and Dr Watson, including the first, \'A Study in Scarlet\'. Conan Doyle also wrote fantasy, science-fiction, humour, poetry, non-fiction, romance and historical novels. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. Featuring the last 12 stories ever written about the infamous detective, The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes contains some of Conan Doyle’s most villainous and unusual characters. The 1920s was a disenchanting era, and the darker mood of many of these stories reflects the environment at the time. Some even felt that the stories showed Conan Doyle exploring Spiritualism as it was an area he was interested in at the time and the mental derangement and physical disfigurements that crop up in many of the stories allude to the horrors of the First World War. The collection includes ‘The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire’, ‘The Adventure of the Creeping Man’ and ‘The Adventure of the Lion’s Mane’. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A gifted young knight named Collum arrives at Camelot to compete for a spot on the Round Table, only to find that he’s too late. The king died two weeks ago at the Battle of Camlann, leaving no heir, and only a handful of the knights of the Round Table survive. They aren’t the heroes of legend, like Lancelot or Gawain. They’re the oddballs of the Round Table, from the edges of the stories, like Sir Palomides, the Saracen Knight, and Sir Dagonet, Arthur’s fool, who was knighted as a joke. They’re joined by Nimue, who was Merlin’s apprentice until she turned on him and buried him under a hill. Together this ragtag fellowship will set out to rebuild Camelot in a world that has lost its balance. But Arthur’s death has revealed Britain’s fault lines. God has abandoned it, and the fairies and monsters and old gods are returning, led by Arthur’s half-sister Morgan le Fay. Kingdoms are turning on each other, warlords lay siege to Camelot and rival factions are forming around the disgraced Lancelot and the fallen Queen Guinevere. It is up to Collum and his companions to reclaim Excalibur, solve the mysteries of this ruined world and make it whole again. But before they can restore Camelot they’ll have to learn the truth of why the lonely, brilliant King Arthur fell, and lay to rest the ghosts of his troubled family and of Britain’s dark past. The first major Arthurian epic of the new millennium, The Bright Sword is steeped in tradition, full of duels and quests, battles and tournaments, magic swords and Fisher Kings. It also sheds a fresh light on Arthur’s Britain, a diverse, complex nation struggling to come to terms with its bloody history. The Bright Sword is a story about imperfect men and women, full of strength and pain, who are looking for a way to reforge a broken land in spite of being broken themselves. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world's greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.Emerging from their smoke-filled rooms at 21B Baker Street, Holmes and Watson grapple with the forces of crime that stalk the streets of London. From the first story, 'A Scandal in Bohemia' where Holmes is foiled by the quick-thinking of 'the woman', Irene Adler, to what was presumed to be the last, 'The Final Problem' where Holmes at last comes face to face with the diabolical Professor Moriarty, this selection is presents the very best of Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic detective.'Arthur Conan Doyle is unique ... Personally, I would walk a mile in tight boots to read him to the milkman' Stephen Fry (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Thirteen stories involving Sherlock Holmes, one of literature's most beloved characters, are now available in an exclusive collector's edition. Featuring beautiful cover art from artist Laci Fowler and decorative interior pages, this giftable book is ideal for fiction lovers and book collectors alike. Beloved by fans across the globe, this collection features thirteen riveting adventures, including an explanation of Holmes's supposed murder at the hands of his nemesis Dr. Moriarty in Doyle's 1893 short story "The Final Problem". This time-honored classic is now available as an exclusive collector's edition. Whether you're buying it as a gift or for yourself, this remarkable edition features: A beautiful, high-end hardcover featuring Laci Fowler's distinctive hand-painted art Embossed cover art and gold foiling Decorative interior pages featuring pull quotes throughout Matching ribbon marker and gold page edges They're wonderful additions to the personal libraries of book lovers, book collectors, teachers, professors, and librariansLiterature's beloved private detective returns from the grave in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Return of Sherlock Holmes, and his ever-loyal physician and devoted best friend Dr. John Watson is there to welcome him back and assist him in cracking thirteen absorbing and adventurous mysteries. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Dobrodružství Sherlocka Holmese (zkrácené dvojjazyčné vydání) převyprávěné moderním jazykem, pro začínající a mírně pokročilé angličtináře. Veškerou práci Conana Doyla zastínil úspěch Dobrodružství Sherlocka Holmese, která byla vydávána po částech v časopise Strand od roku 1891 a později v roce 1892 shromážděna do knihy obsahující 12 dobrodružství. Autor udělal dobře, že je publikoval jako krátké příběhy a vytvořil detektiva s obrovským nadáním pro pozorování a dedukci. (patro.cz)

eBook: Originally serialised in 'The Strand' magazine, ‘The Tragedy of Korosko’ is an exciting adventure story set in Egypt by famous author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In it, a motley group of European tourists are enjoying a trip along the River Nile in the steamship Korosko while visiting Egypt, when they are suddenly attacked and kidnapped. Will they ever escape and make it home again? A thrilling tale, full of vivid descriptions, ‘The Tragedy of Korosko’ was later adapted into a play by Doyle, titled ‘Fires of Fate’. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Siblings Robert and Laura McIntyre have fallen on hard times following the death of their mother and their father's subsequent descent into alcoholism, which is bankrupting the family. Their fortunes appear to be on the up though following the arrival of a mysterious, eccentric, and wealthy new neighbour called Raffles Haw. An insightful, moralistic tale about the corrupting nature of extreme wealth from renowned Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.- (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Published in 1919, ‘The Dealings of Captain Sharkey’ is a collection of pirate and adventure stories by internationally renowned author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Short stories in the collection include, ‘The Striped Chest’, ‘Jelland’s Voyage’ and ‘That Little Square Box’. This is a highly enjoyable collection of nautical adventure tales. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: 'The Last of the Legions' by famous Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is a collection of twelve short stories. Stories in the collection include 'Through the Veil', 'The First Cargo' and 'The Silver Mirror'. Many are set during the Roman Empire, and some even delve into spiritualism – a personal interest of Doyle's. A highly enjoyable collection of some of the famous authors lesser-known tales. - (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Best-known as the author of the Sherlock Holmes series of detective novels, in ‘The Crime of the Congo’ Sir Arthur Conan Doyle attempts to lay bare the atrocities which had taken place in the Congo under the rule of King Leopold II of Belgium. He describes the exploitation of the Congolese people, especially those involved in the rubber trade, as ‘twenty years of uninterrupted massacre’ and is dismissive of the eventual annexation by the Belgian government, viewing it as merely a cover-up and a continuation of the abuses. A fascinating piece of work from the prolific author about a horrifying era, which effects are still being felt today. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics. 'Sherlock Holmes was transformed when he was hot upon such a scent as this. Men who had only known the quiet thinker and logician of Baker Street would have failed to recognize him. His face flushed and darkened. His brows were drawn into two hard black lines, while his eyes shone out from beneath them with a steely glitter.' Set against the foggy, mysterious backdrops of London and the English countryside, these are the first twelve stories ever published to feature the infamous Detective Sherlock Holmes and his side kick Doctor Watson. They first appeared as stories in the Strand Magazine and feature some of his most famous and enjoyable cases, including 'A Scandal in Bohemia', 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle' and 'The Red-headed League'. (knihydobrovsky.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)

Kniha - autor Felicity Brooks, 300 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá (alza.cz)

SoA je motorkářský gang působící ve fiktivním americkém městě Charming u mexických hranic. Gang vedený Clayem (Pearlmen) a jeho nevlastním synem, hlavním hrdinou, Jaxem. Živí se převážně obchodem se zbraněmi. Známý seriál mapuje působení gangu, obchody se zbraněmi, Jaxovy pochyby o směřování gangu, osobní spory mezi členy, do kterých zasahuje v neposlední řadě rodina. Největší hrozbou pro SoA je však agentka ATF a místní zástupce šerifa. (patro.cz)

Subžánr: Impressionist;Classical;Modern;Romantic Země interpreta: Polsko Varianta: Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini/Falla: Nights in the Gardens of Spain (LP) Typ: Limitovaná edice;Remastered;Nové vydání;LP deska;Audiofilní kvalita;Album Žánr: Classical Balení obsahuje: LP Barva: Černá Země původu: Evropská unie Rok vydání: 2015.0 Dekáda interpreta: 1980 - 1989;1930 - 1939;1940 - 1949;1950 - 1959;1960 - 1969;1970 - 1979;1900 - 1909;1910 - 1919;1920 - 1929 Rok nahrávky: 1956.0 Hmotnost: 200 g Vydavatelství: Analogue Productions Složení setu: 1 ks Interpret / Téma: Arthur Rubinstein Barva podle výrobce: Black Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM (muziker.cz)