The keeper of lost things - ruth hoganová

A Richard & Judy Book Club Pick 2017 - 'One of the most charming novels either of us has read. Don't lose it. Keep it' Richard & Judy**The perfect holiday read, recommended by thousands of readers**One of the Mail on Sunday's 'Best books for the beach this summer'*Meet the 'Keeper of Lost Things'...Once a celebrated author of short stories now in his twilight years, Anthony Peardew has spent half his life collecting lost objects, trying to atone for a promise broken many years before.Realising he is running out of time, he leaves his house and all its lost treasures to his assistant Laura, the one person he can trust to fulfil his legacy and reunite the thousands of objects with their rightful owners.But the final wishes of the 'Keeper of Lost Things' have unforeseen repercussions which trigger a most serendipitous series of encounters...'The first book I read in 2017 - and if another as good comes along in the next 12 months, I'll eat my special gold reviewing spectacles' Daily MailAnd if you loved The Keeper of Lost Things, don't miss Ruth Hogan's second novel The Particular Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes, now available for pre-order. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Carl Mørck used to be one of Copenhagen’s best homicide detectives. Then a hail of bullets destroyed the lives of two fellow cops, and Carl—who didn’t draw his weapon—blames himself. So a promotion is the last thing he expects. But Department Q is a department of one, and Carl’s got only a stack of Copenhagen’s coldest cases for company. His colleagues snicker, but Carl may have the last laugh, because one file keeps nagging at him: a liberal politician vanished five years earlier and is presumed dead.But she isn’t dead … yet.Darkly humorous, propulsive, and atmospheric, The Keeper of Lost Causes introduces American readers to the mega-bestselling series fast becoming an international sensation. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Twice upon a time - for that is how some stories should continue . . .Phoebe, an eight-year-old girl, lies comatose following a car accident. She is a body without a spirit, a stolen child. Ceres, her mother, can only sit by her bedside and read aloud to her the fairy stories she loves in the hope they might summon her back to this world.But it is hard to keep faith, so very hard . . .Now an old house on the hospital grounds, a property connected to a book written by a vanished author, is calling to Ceres. Something wants her to enter, and to journey - to a land coloured by the memories of Ceres's childhood, and the folklore beloved of her father, to a land of witches and dryads, giants and mandrakes; to a land where old enemies are watching, and waiting. To the Land of Lost Things. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Phoebe, an eight-year-old girl, lies comatose following a car accident. She is a body without a spirit, a stolen child. Ceres, her mother, can only sit by her bedside and read aloud to Phoebe the fairy stories she loves in the hope they might summon her back to this world.But it is hard to keep faith, so very hard.Now an old house on the hospital grounds, a property connected to a book written by a vanished author, is calling to Ceres.Something wants her to enter, and to journey - to a land coloured by the memories of Ceres's childhood, and the folklore beloved of her father, to a land of witches and dryads, giants and mandrakes; to a land where old enemies are watching, and waiting.To the Land of Lost Things. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Phoebe, an eight-year-old girl, lies comatose following a car accident. She is a body without a spirit, a stolen child. Ceres, her mother, can only sit by her bedside and read aloud to Phoebe the fairy stories she loves in the hope they might summon her back to this world.But it is hard to keep faith, so very hard.Now an old house on the hospital grounds, a property connected to a book written by a vanished author, is calling to Ceres.Something wants her to enter, and to journey - to a land coloured by the memories of Ceres's childhood, and the folklore beloved of her father, to a land of witches and dryads, giants and mandrakes; to a land where old enemies are watching, and waiting.To the Land of Lost Things. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Fangirl meets Jane Austen in this deeply heartfelt love story about hiding the worst parts of ourselves, and the people who love us anyway. "How could I open that door and let him see the messiest part of me?" From the moment she first learned to read, literary genius Darcy Wells has spent most of her time living in the worlds of her books. There, she can avoid the crushing reality of her mother's hoarding and pretend her life is simply ordinary. But then Asher Fleet, a former teen pilot with an unexpectedly shattered future, walks into the bookstore where she works...and straight into her heart. For the first time in her life, Darcy can't seem to find the right words. Fairy tales are one thing, but real love makes her want to hide behind her carefully constructed ink-and-paper wall. Still, after spending her whole life keeping people out, something about Asher makes Darcy want to open up. But securing her own happily-ever-after will mean she'll need to stop hiding and start living her own truth--even if it's messy. "A lovely tale for bookish readers that will give them all the feels." --Kirkus (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor John Connolly, 352 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná 'A brilliantly creepy coming of age novel' Daily Mirror'A moving fable, brilliantly imagined, about the agony of loss and the pain of young adulthood' The Times'This is no saccharine fairytale, but an eerie fable that's perfect for long winter nights' Daily MailThis illustrated edition includes two new short stories - Cinderella, A Version and The Rat King, the latter introducing the Crooked Man who is central to the world of The Book of Lost Things - and an afterword from the author.'Once upon a time, there was a boy who lost his mother . . .' As twelve-year-old David takes refuge from his grief in the myths and fairytales so beloved of his dead mother, he finds the real world and the fantasy world begin to blend. That is when bad things start to happen. That is when the Crooked Man comes. And David is violently propelled into a land populated by heroes, wolves and monsters in... (alza.cz)

Sběratel ztracených věcí je příběh o spisovateli na odpočinku Anthonym Pear dewovi, jenž před čtyřiceti lety ztratil vzácný dárek, který mu na památku věnovala jeho snoubenka Therese. Tím, že upomínku ztratil, porušil jediný slib, který si na něm kdy vyžádala. Téhož dne pak Therese nečekaně zemřela. Anthony se snaží odčinit svou vinu tak, že zachraňuje věci, jež jiní lidé ztratili, a píše o nich příběhy. Teď, na sklonku života, se však bojí, že neudělal dost, a přenechá své asistentce Lauře dokončení úkolu, který si předsevzal a který před ní do té doby tajil. Anthony Lauře odkáže svůj dům, zahradníka a nešťastného ducha své mrtvé snoubenky. S pomocí zahradníka Freddyho, zvláštní dívky odvedle jménem Sunshine a psího nalezence Karotky musí Laura dokončit to, co Anthony začal, a najít způsob, jak mu pomoci znovu se shledat s jeho ztracenou láskou. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'Janice is a wonderful woman whose authenticity pulls you along...the breadth and originality of supporting characters makes this debut an immersive delight' Dorset Magazine 'Absolutely spellbinding...a warm-hearted, thoughtful, funny and yet deeply poignant' Celia Anderson, author of 59 Memory Lane 'A treasure of a book. Beautiful, emotional and heartfelt with a cornucopia of characters you'll love spending time with' Phaedra Patrick, author of The Library of Lost and Found She can't recall what started her collection. Maybe it was in a fragment of conversation overheard as she cleaned a sink? Before long (as she dusted a sitting room or defrosted a fridge) she noticed people were telling her their stories. Perhaps they always had done, but now it is different, now the stories are reaching out to her and she gathers them to her... When Janice starts cleaning for Mrs B - a shrewd and tricksy woman in her nineties - she meets someone who wants to hear her story. But Janice is clear: she is the keeper of stories, she doesn't have a story to tell. At least, not one she can share. Mrs B is no fool and knows there is more to Janice than meets the eye. What is she hiding? After all, doesn't everyone have a story to tell? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Vydavatelství: Sanctuary Records;BMG Subžánr: Speed Metal;Rock;Power Metal;Heavy Metal Žánr: Rock;Heavy Metal Typ: LP deska;Album Varianta: Keeper Of The Seven Keys, Pt. Ii Balení obsahuje: LP Země původu: Evropská unie Země interpreta: Německo Interpret / Téma: Helloween Barva: Černá Dekáda interpreta: 1990 - 1999;1980 - 1989;2020 - 2029;2010 - 2019;2000 - 2009 Rok vydání: 2015.0 Složení setu: 1 ks Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Rok nahrávky: 1988.0 Datum vydání: 2015-10-23 Barva podle výrobce: Black Hmotnost: 180 g (muziker.cz)

LP vinyl - Reedice jedenáctého studiového alba „Keeper Of The Seven Keys: The Legacy” z roku 2005 vychází na speciálním dvojbarevném vinylu. Reedice jedenáctého studiového alba „Keeper Of The Seven Keys: The Legacy” z roku 2005 vychází na speciálním dvojbarevném vinylu. Němečtí Helloween jsou považováni za jedny z pionýrů power metalu. Skupina založili v roce 1983 Kai Hansen (kytara/zpěv), Michael Weikath (kytara), Markus Grosskopf (baskytara) a Ingo Schwichtenberg (bicí), ale pouze Michael Weikath a Markus Grosskopf v ní působí nepřetržitě dodnes. Rok vydání : 2005 (11.album) Rok reedice : 2022 Seznam stop LP1 A1 The King For A 1000 Years / A2 The Invisible Man / B1 Born On Judgment Day / B2 Pleasure Drone / B3 Mrs. God / B4 Silent Rain LP2 C1 Occasion Avenue / C2 Light The Universe (Candice Night) / C3 Do You Know What You're Fighting For / C4 Come Alive / D1 The Shade In The Shadow / D2 Get It Up / D3 My Life For One More Day / D4 Run (The Name Of... (alza.cz)

LP vinyl - Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 2 je třetí studiové album německé speedmetalové hudební skupiny Helloween. Album navazuje na úspěšnou první část. Michael Weikath se dostal na pozici hlavního skladatele a dodnes napsal několik nejznámějších skladeb. Helloween je německá speed metalová skupina založená začátkem osmdesátých let 20. století v Hamburku. Prvním frontmanem se stal Kai Hansen, zpěvák a kytarista, který pak po rozchodu s kapelou v roce 1989 založil kapelu Gamma Ray. S Hansenem u mikrofonu nahrál Helloween EP Helloween a debut Walls of Jericho. V roce 1987 přišel do kapely zpěvák Michael Kiske, se kterým Helloween nahrál světoznámé desky Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 1 a 2. Po rozporuplném albu Chameleon Kiske odešel a z kapely byl nucen odejít i bubeník Ingo Schwichtenberg, který trpěl schizofrenií a v roce 1995 spáchal sebevraždu. Od roku 1994 je zpěvákem Andi Deris. Obsah: LP A1. Invitation A2. Eagle Fly Free A3. You Always Walk Alone A4.... (alza.cz)

Hudební CD - Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 1 je druhé studiové album německé speedmetalové hudební skupiny Helloween. Mnohdy je považováno za jedno z nejlepších alb skupiny, stejně tak se mu přičítá velký podíl na vývoji power metalu. Helloween je německá speed metalová skupina založená začátkem osmdesátých let 20. století v Hamburku. Prvním frontmanem se stal Kai Hansen, zpěvák a kytarista, který pak po rozchodu s kapelou v roce 1989 založil kapelu Gamma Ray. S Hansenem u mikrofonu nahrál Helloween EP Helloween a debut Walls of Jericho. V roce 1987 přišel do kapely zpěvák Michael Kiske, se kterým Helloween nahrál světoznámé desky Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 1 a 2. Po rozporuplném albu Chameleon Kiske odešel a z kapely byl nucen odejít i bubeník Ingo Schwichtenberg, který trpěl schizofrenií a v roce 1995 spáchal sebevraždu. Od roku 1994 je zpěvákem Andi Deris. Seznam stop CD Initiation / I'm Alive / A Little Time / Twilight Of The Gods / A Tale That... (alza.cz)

LP vinyl - Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 1 je druhé studiové album německé speedmetalové hudební skupiny Helloween. Mnohdy je považováno za jedno z nejlepších alb skupiny, stejně tak se mu přičítá velký podíl na vývoji power metalu. Helloween je německá speed metalová skupina založená začátkem osmdesátých let 20. století v Hamburku. Prvním frontmanem se stal Kai Hansen, zpěvák a kytarista, který pak po rozchodu s kapelou v roce 1989 založil kapelu Gamma Ray. S Hansenem u mikrofonu nahrál Helloween EP Helloween a debut Walls of Jericho. V roce 1987 přišel do kapely zpěvák Michael Kiske, se kterým Helloween nahrál světoznámé desky Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 1 a 2. Po rozporuplném albu Chameleon Kiske odešel a z kapely byl nucen odejít i bubeník Ingo Schwichtenberg, který trpěl schizofrenií a v roce 1995 spáchal sebevraždu. Od roku 1994 je zpěvákem Andi Deris. Seznam stop LP A1. Initiation / A2. I'm Alive / A3. A Little Time / A4. Twilight of the Gods /... (alza.cz)

Hudební CD - Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 2 je třetí studiové album německé speedmetalové hudební skupiny Helloween. Album navazuje na úspěšnou první část. Michael Weikath se dostal na pozici hlavního skladatele a dodnes napsal několik nejznámějších skladeb. Helloween je německá speed metalová skupina založená začátkem osmdesátých let 20. století v Hamburku. Prvním frontmanem se stal Kai Hansen, zpěvák a kytarista, který pak po rozchodu s kapelou v roce 1989 založil kapelu Gamma Ray. S Hansenem u mikrofonu nahrál Helloween EP Helloween a debut Walls of Jericho. V roce 1987 přišel do kapely zpěvák Michael Kiske, se kterým Helloween nahrál světoznámé desky Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 1 a 2. Po rozporuplném albu Chameleon Kiske odešel a z kapely byl nucen odejít i bubeník Ingo Schwichtenberg, který trpěl schizofrenií a v roce 1995 spáchal sebevraždu. Od roku 1994 je zpěvákem Andi Deris. Seznam stop CD 1 Invitation / Eagle Fly Free / You Always Walk Alone /... (alza.cz)

Soon to be an HBO series, book four in the New York Times bestselling Neapolitan quartet about two friends in post-war Italy is a rich, intense, and generous-hearted epic by one of today's most beloved and acclaimed writers, Elena Ferrante, "one of the great novelists of our time." (Roxana Robinson, The New York Times) Here is the dazzling saga of two women, the brilliant, bookish Elena and the fiery uncontainable Lila. In this book, life's great discoveries have been made, its vagaries and losses have been suffered. Through it all, the women's friendship, examined in its every detail over the course of four books, remains the gravitational center of their lives. Both women once fought to escape the neighborhood in which they grew up. Elena married, moved to Florence, started a family, and published several well-received books. But now, she has returned to Naples to be with the man she has always loved. Lila, on the other hand, never succeeded in freeing herself from Naples. She has become a successful entrepreneur, but her success draws her into closer proximity with the nepotism, chauvinism, and criminal violence that infect her neighborhood. Yet somehow this proximity to a world she has always rejected only brings her role as unacknowledged leader of that world into relief. Ferrante is one of the world's great storytellers. With the Neapolitan quartet she has given her readers an abundant, generous, and masterfully plotted page-turner that is also a stylish work of literary fiction destined to delight readers for many generations to come. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Imagine waking up in a cosy photo studio in the mountains, between this world and the next. A kind man hands you a hot drink and a stack of photographs, one from every day of your life. Then, you are asked to pick one photograph from each year to be placed in a beautiful Japanese lantern, to be set spinning so that your life will flash before your eyes before you move on... This is the task set for each guest who arrives in Hirasaka’s photo studio. Like our most thumbed-over photos, our favourite memories can be tarnished in time too, so Hirasaka guides the guests back in time to relive one special day over again, to take a fresh photo and finally find peace. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Charlie Lovett, 384 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Academic and bibliophile Arthur Prescott finds respite from the drudgery of his professorship in the Barchester Cathedral Library, where he devotes himself to researching the Holy Grail and writing his long-delayed guide to the history of the medieval cathedral. His peaceful existence is shattered by the arrival of a young American academic named Bethany Davis, who has come to digitize the library's ancient books. Arthur's initial hostility towards Bethany turns to affection as he discovers a kindred spirit who shares his interest in the Holy Grail and his devotion to literature. Together, they mount a search for the Book of Ewolda, an esoteric tome that could reveal long-forgotten secrets about the Cathedral, the Grail and their connections to King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. As Arthur and Bethany delve further into the past, the secret history of England - from the... (alza.cz)

The spell-binding world-building of Philip Pullman with the page-turning kid appeal of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief. Discover a world of magic and secrets, friendship and unimaginable quests in this spectacular new fantasy series from the most exciting new voice in children's books.A boy who doesn't believe in magic. An impossible world that will change his mind.Eleven-year-old Benjamiah Creek believes in science, logic and the power of reason.He definitely does not believe in magic. But when he receives a mysterious gift in the post - a doll that can transform into a bird - he is led into the impossible (and most definitely magical) world of Wreathenwold, where dark secrets are lost amongst a vast labyrinth of streets.Benjamiah soon finds himself swept along in a dangerous quest - led by the fierce and brilliant Elizabella, who is determined to solve the disappearance of her missing brother.Will Benjamiah ever find his way home and discover his puzzling connection with this strange, enchanted world? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The spell-binding world-building of Philip Pullman with the page-turning kid appeal of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief. Discover a world of magic and secrets, friendship and unimaginable quests in this spectacular new fantasy series from the most exciting new voice in children's books. A boy who doesn't believe in magic.An impossible world that will change his mind. Eleven-year-old Benjamiah Creek believes in science, logic and the power of reason. He definitely does not believe in magic.But when he receives a mysterious gift in the post - a doll that can transform into a bird - he is led into the impossible (and most definitely magical) world of Wreathenwold, where dark secrets are lost amongst a vast labyrinth of streets. Benjamiah soon finds himself swept along in a dangerous quest - led by the fierce and brilliant Elizabella, who is determined to solve the disappearance of her missing brother. Will Benjamiah ever find his way home and discover his puzzling connection with this strange, enchanted world? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Balení obsahuje: LP Žánr: Metal;Heavy Metal Varianta: Keeper Of The Seven Keys (Part I) (Blue Splatter Coloured) (Reissue) (LP) Interpret / Téma: Helloween Subžánr: Heavy Metal;Power Metal Země původu: Německo Barva: Modrá Barva podle výrobce: Blue Splatter Dekáda interpreta: 1980 - 1989;1990 - 1999;2010 - 2019;2000 - 2009;2020 - 2029 Složení setu: 1 ks Rok vydání: 2023.0 Datum vydání: 2023-09-29 Vydavatelství: BMG Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Typ: LP deska;Nové vydání (muziker.cz)

90 years ago the League of Nations convened for the first time hoping to settle disputes by diplomacy not war. Failure to prevent World War II led to its dissolution and the subsequent creation of the UN. Can the UN's fate be ascertained by reading the history of its predecessor? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

October, 1916. Clara is sent to stay with her formidable aunt and uncle in the grounds of a country estate. Clara soon discovers that her new surroundings hold secrets: a locked room and a hidden key, and a mysterious boy who only appears in the gardens at night... But can Clara face up to her own secrets, and a war she's desperate to forget? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The Story of the Lost Child is the concluding volume in the dazzling saga of two women- the brilliant, bookish Elena, and the fiery, uncontainable Lila. Both are now adults, with husbands, lovers, aging parents, and children. Their friendship has been the gravitational center of their lives. Both women fought to escape the neighborhood in which they grew up-a prison of conformity, violence, and inviolable taboos. Elena married, moved to Florence, started a family, and published several well-received books. In this final novel she has returned to Naples, drawn back as if responding to the city's obscure magnetism. Lila, on the other hand, could never free herself from the city of her birth. She has become a successful entrepreneur, but her success draws her into closer proximity with the nepotism, chauvinism, and criminal violence that infect the neighborhood. Proximity to the world she has always rejected only brings her role as its unacknowledged leader into relief. For Lila is unstoppable, unmanageable, unforgettable.The four volumes in this series constitute a long remarkable story that readers will return to again and again, and each return will bring with it new revelations. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Andrea Wulf, 474 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) is the great lost scientist: more things are named after him than anyone else including towns, rivers, mountain ranges, a penguin, a giant squid - even the Mare Humboldtianum on the moon.His colourful adventures read like something from Boy's Own: Humboldt explored deep into the rainforest, climbed the world's highest volcanoes and inspired princes and presidents, scientists and poets.Taking us on a fantastic voyage in his footsteps, Andrea Wulf shows why his life and ideas remain so important today. (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor James Islington, 608 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor James Islington, 608 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná OLD POWERS AWAKENIt has been twenty years since the god-like Augurs were overthrown and killed. Now, those who once served them - the Gifted - are spared only because they have accepted the rebellion's Four Tenets, vastly limiting their own powers. As a young Gifted, Davian suffers the consequences of a war lost before he was even born. He and his friends are despised beyond their school walls for the magical power they wield: a power that Davian, despite his best efforts, cannot seem to control. Worse, with his final test approaching and the consequences of failure severe, time to overcome his struggles is fast running out. But when Davian discovers he wields the forbidden power of the Augurs, he unwittingly sets in motion a chain of events that will change his life - and shake the entire world. (alza.cz)

LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTIONWhen a book and a reader are meant for each other, both of them know it . . .After the tragic death of his father, fourteen-year-old Benny Oh begins to hear voices. The voices belong to the things in his house and sound variously pleasant, angry or sad. Then his mother develops a hoarding problem, and the voices grow more clamorous. So Benny seeks refuge in the silence of a large public library. There he meets a mesmerising street artist with a smug pet ferret; a homeless philosopher-poet; and his very own Book, who narrates Benny's life and teaches him to listen to the things that truly matter.Blending unforgettable characters with jazz, climate change and our attachment to material possessions, this is classic Ruth Ozeki - bold, humane and heartbreaking. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Magnus Bane and Alec Lightwood are settling into domestic life with their son Max when the warlocks Ragnor Fell and Shinyun Jung break into their loft and steal a powerful spell book. Realizing that Ragnor and Shinyun are being controlled by a more sinister force, Magnus and Alec set out to stop them and recover the book before they can cause any more harm. With the help of Clary Fairchild, Jace Herondale, Isabelle Lightwood, and Simon Lovelace (who is fresh from the Shadowhunter Academy), they track the warlocks to Shanghai. But nothing is as it seems. Ragnor and Shinyun are working at the behest of a Greater Demon. Their goal is to open a Portal from the demon realms to Earth, flooding the city of Shanghai with dangerous demons. When a violent encounter causes Magnus's magic to grow increasingly unstable, Alec and Magnus rally their friends to strike at the heart of the demon's power. But what they find there is far stranger and more nefarious than they ever could have expected... Perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo, Holly Black and Sarah J. Maas. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Far away and long ago, when dragons still existed and the only arcade game was ping-pong in black and white, a wizard cautiously entered a smoky tavern in the evil, ancient, foggy city of Morpork... A truly unmissable, beautifully illustrated collection of unearthed stories from the pen of Sir Terry Pratchett: award-winning and bestselling author, and creator of the phenomenally successful Discworld series. Twenty early short stories by one of the world's best loved authors, each accompanied by exquisite original woodcut illustrations.These are rediscovered tales that Pratchett wrote under a pseudonym for newspapers during the 1970s and 1980s. Whilst none are set in the Discworld, they hint towards the world he would go on to create, containing all of his trademark wit, satirical wisdom and fantastic imagination. Meet Og the inventor, the first caveman to cultivate fire, as he discovers the highs and lows of progress; haunt the Ministry of Nuisances with the defiant evicted ghosts of Pilgarlic Towers; visit Blackbury, a small market town with weird weather and an otherworldly visitor; and go on a dangerous quest through time and space with hero Kron, which begins in the ancient city of Morpork... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A truly unmissable set of unearthed stories from the pen of Sir Terry Pratchett: award-winning and bestselling author, and creator of the phenomenally successful Discworld series.An exclusive collection of twenty early short stories by one of the world's best loved authors, these are rediscovered tales that Pratchett wrote under a pseudonym for newspapers during the 1970s and 1980s.Whilst none of the stories are set in the Discworld, they hint towards the world he would go on to create in his award-winning and globally bestselling series, containing all of his trademark wit, satirical wisdom and fantastic imagination. These are tales which entertain, enlighten and, most importantly, make you laugh.Meet Og the inventor, the first caveman to cultivate fire, as he discovers the highs and lows of progress; haunt the Council with the defiant evicted ghosts of Pilgarlic Towers; visit Blackbury, a small market town with weird weather and an otherworldly visitor; and travel millions of years back in time to The Old Red Sandstone Lion pub.The final ever 'new' writing to be published from the late, great Sir Terry Pratchett, A STROKE OF THE PEN is a must-have collection of fantastic short stories for fans, old and new. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Humane, wise and funny letters to Peter's children; a blueprint for liberal, thoughtful living in the modern world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

66 million years ago the dinosaurs were wiped from the face of the earth. Today, Dr. Steve Brusatte, one of the leading scientists of a new generation of dinosaur hunters, armed with cutting edge technology, is piecing together the complete story of how the dinosaurs ruled the earth for 150 million years. The world of the dinosaurs has fascinated on book and screen for decades – from early science fiction classics like The Lost World, to Godzilla terrorizing the streets of Tokyo, and the monsters of Jurassic Park. But what if we got it wrong? In The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, top dinosaur expert Brusatte, tells the real story of how dinosaurs rose to dominate the planet. Using the fossil clues that have been gathered using state of the art technology, Brusatte follows these magnificent creatures from their beginnings in the Early Triassic period, through the Jurassic period to their final days in the Cretaceous and the legacy that they left behind. Along the way, Brusatte introduces us to modern day dinosaur hunters and gives an insight into what it’s like to be a paleontologist. The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs is full of thrilling accounts of some of his personal discoveries, including primitive human-sized tyrannosaurs, monstrous carnivores even larger than T. rex, and feathered raptor dinosaurs preserved in lava from China. At a time when Homo sapiens has existed for less than 200,000 years and we are already talking about planetary extinction, The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs is a timely reminder of what humans can learn from the magnificent creatures who ruled the earth before us. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

"All of you must inquire everywhere for Ozma and try to discover where she is hidden" Princess Ozma, ruler of the Land of Oz, has gone missing. With no magical means of returning her, Dorothy and her friends must travel into unknown lands and confront strange new challenges in order to find her. However, Ozma could be anywhere, and only a very powerful sorcerer could be responsible: but who? Part of the Wizard of Oz Collection - Journey through the magical world of Oz with Dorothy and friends in this 15 book collection by L. Frank Baum, redesigned and anglicised. These beloved children's classics will make the perfect gift; timeless and loved by all. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The Lost World of British Communism is a vivid account of the Communist Party of Great Britain. Raphael Samuel, one of post-war Britain's most notable historians, draws on novels of the period and childhood recollections of London's East End, as well as memoirs and Party archives, to evoke the world of British Communism in the 1940s. Samuel conjures up the era when the movement was at the height of its political and theoretical power, brilliantly bringing to life an age in which the Communist Party enjoyed huge prestige as a bulwark for the struggles against fascism and colonialism. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The story of Colonel Percy Harrison Fawcett, the inspiration behind Conan Doyle's The Lost World, by the author of the international Number One bestsellers KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON and THE WAGER Fawcett was among the last of a legendary breed of British explorers. For years he explored the Amazon and came to believe that its jungle concealed a large, complex civilization, like El Dorado. Obsessed with its discovery, he christened it the City of Z.In 1925, Fawcett headed into the wilderness with his son Jack, vowing to make history. They vanished without a trace. For the next eighty years, hordes of explorers plunged into the jungle, trying to find evidence of Fawcett's party or Z.Some died from disease and starvation; others simply disappeared. In this spellbinding true tale of lethal obsession, David Grann retraces the footsteps of Fawcett and his followers as he unravels one of the greatest mysteries of exploration. 'A wonderful story of a lost age of heroic exploration' Sunday Times 'Marvellous ...An engrossing book whose protagonist could out-think Indiana Jones' Daily Telegraph'The best story in the world, told perfectly' Evening Standard 'A fascinating and brilliant book' Malcolm Gladwell (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hudební CD - The Halo Effect je švédská melodická death metalová kapela tvořená bývalými členy In Flames. Jsou podepsáni pod značkou Nuclear Blast. The Halo Effect je švédská melodická death metalová kapela tvořená bývalými členy In Flames. Jsou podepsáni pod značkou Nuclear Blast. Album z roku 2022 Seznam stop Shadowminds / Days of the Lost / The Needless End / Conditional / In Broken Trust / Gateways / A Truth Worth Lying For / Feel What I Believe / Last of Our Kind / The Most Alone (alza.cz)

Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: arkády a dětská, Schrödinger’s Cat je zábavná, fanatická, bláznivá… zkrátka plošinovka plná puzzlů. Dobrodružství se odehrává v unikátním a bláznivém světě kvantové fyziky. Vypnuto Není vyplněn Alternativní text k fotografii! Schrödinger’s Cat Raiders of the Lost Quark je zábavná, fanatická, bláznivá… zkrátka plošinovka plná puzzlů. Dobrodružství se odehrává v unikátním a bláznivém světě kvantové fyziky. V Částicové zoo nastal chaos! Kdysi veselý zábavní park je nyní plný leptonů, gluonů a masivních nehybných bosonů. Na pomoc je povolána záchranná služba, která má dát Zoo do pořádku. Ptáte se, kdo to má vyřešit? Samozřejmě, že Schrödingerova kočka! Zkombinujte dohromady částečky hmoty, jako jsou např. mosty, žebříky a... (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Rick Riordan, 576 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná The number one, bestselling title in this new spin-off series from Percy Jackson creator, Rick Riordan. Old enemies awaken as Camp Half-Blood's new arrivals prepare for war. When Jason, Piper and Leo crash land at Camp Half-Blood, they have no idea what to expect. Apparently this is the only safe place for children of the Greek Gods - despite the monsters roaming the woods and demigods practising archery with flaming arrows and explosives. (alza.cz)

LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTIONWhen a book and a reader are meant for each other, both of them know it . . .After the tragic death of his father, fourteen-year-old Benny Oh begins to hear voices. The voices belong to the things in his house and sound variously pleasant, angry or sad. Then his mother develops a hoarding problem, and the voices grow more clamorous. So Benny seeks refuge in the silence of a large public library. There he meets a mesmerising street artist with a smug pet ferret; a homeless philosopher-poet; and his very own Book, who narrates Benny's life and teaches him to listen to the things that truly matter.Blending unforgettable characters with jazz, climate change and our attachment to material possessions, this is classic Ruth Ozeki - bold, humane and heartbreaking. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTIONWhen a book and a reader are meant for each other, both of them know it . . .After the tragic death of his father, fourteen-year-old Benny Oh begins to hear voices. The voices belong to the things in his house and sound variously pleasant, angry or sad. Then his mother develops a hoarding problem, and the voices grow more clamorous. So Benny seeks refuge in the silence of a large public library. There he meets a mesmerising street artist with a smug pet ferret; a homeless philosopher-poet; and his very own Book, who narrates Benny's life and teaches him to listen to the things that truly matter.Blending unforgettable characters with jazz, climate change and our attachment to material possessions, this is classic Ruth Ozeki - bold, humane and heartbreaking. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

When Tintin discovers a secret message inside a model ship he doesnt understand it. What are the three Unicorns? And who is Sir Francis Haddock? Soon Tintin and Snowy are on an adventure! They travel in boats, on planes and through the hot desert, in search of more clues. But can they find all the clues before the evil Sakharine? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

66 million years ago the dinosaurs were wiped from the face of the earth. Today, Dr. Steve Brusatte, one of the leading scientists of a new generation of dinosaur hunters, armed with cutting edge technology, is piecing together the complete story of how the dinosaurs ruled the earth for 150 million years. The world of the dinosaurs has fascinated on book and screen for decades – from early science fiction classics like The Lost World, to Godzilla terrorizing the streets of Tokyo, and the monsters of Jurassic Park. But what if we got it wrong? In The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, top dinosaur expert Brusatte, tells the real story of how dinosaurs rose to dominate the planet. Using the fossil clues that have been gathered using state of the art technology, Brusatte follows these magnificent creatures from their beginnings in the Early Triassic period, through the Jurassic period to their final days in the Cretaceous and the legacy that they left behind. Along the way, Brusatte introduces us to modern day dinosaur hunters and gives an insight into what it’s like to be a paleontologist. The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs is full of thrilling accounts of some of his personal discoveries, including primitive human-sized tyrannosaurs, monstrous carnivores even larger than T. rex, and feathered raptor dinosaurs preserved in lava from China. At a time when Homo sapiens has existed for less than 200,000 years and we are already talking about planetary extinction, The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs is a timely reminder of what humans can learn from the magnificent creatures who ruled the earth before us. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Ideu zátiší ve fotografii dokumentuje Siegertova sbírka, shromažďovaná od počátku sedmdesátých let 20. století a dnes jedna z nejvýznamnějších na světě, půldruhou stovkou snímků vybraných do této publikace, jež obsáhly více než stopadesátileté období. Kromě proslulých fotografií kniha obsahuje i řadu snímků dosud málo známých - vedle klasických námětů květin, potravin a uměleckoprůmyslových předmětů představuje početné "nálezy", mezi nimiž nechybějí ani surreální a abstraktní kompozice. The Siegert Collection was begun in the early 1970s and is today one of the most important in the world. The book's editors selected 150 photographs spanning a period of more than a century and a half in order to document the idea of still life in photography throughout history. In addition to famous photographs, the book also contains numerous lesser-known images - not just classical motifs of flowers, food, and design objects, but also several true "discoveries," including surreal and abstract compositions. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Jenn Lyons, 720 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná "Everything epic fantasy should be: rich, cruel, gorgeous, brilliant, enthralling and deeply, deeply satisfying. I loved it."—Lev Grossman on The Ruin of Kings You can have everything you want if you sacrifice everything you believe. Kihrin D'Mon is a wanted man. Since he destroyed the Stone of Shackles and set demons free across Quur, he has been on the run from the wrath of an entire empire. His attempt to escape brings him into the path of Janel Theranon, a mysterious Joratese woman who claims to know Kihrin. Janel's plea for help pits Kihrin against all manner of dangers: a secret rebellion, a dragon capable of destroying an entire city, and Kihrin's old enemy, the wizard Relos Var. Janel believes that Relos Var possesses one of the most powerful artifacts in the world—the Cornerstone called the Name of All Things. And if Janel is right, then there may be nothing in the world... (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Elizabeth Gilbert, 580 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILEYS WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION SHORTLISTED FOR THE WELLCOME BOOK PRIZE From the moment Alma Whittaker steps into the world, everything about life intrigues her. Instilled with an unquenchable sense of wonder by her father, a botanical explorer and the richest man in the New World, Alma is raised in a house of luxury and curiosity. It is not long before she becomes a gifted botanist in her own right. But as she flourishes and her research takes her deeper into the mysteries of evolution, the man she comes to love draws her in the opposite direction - into the realm of the spiritual, the divine and the magical. The Signature of All Things soars across the globe of the nineteenth century, from London and Peru, to Philadelphia, Tahiti and beyond. Peopled with extraordinary characters along the way, most of all it has an unforgettable heroine in Alma Whittaker. (alza.cz)

The eagerly awaited new Emily Windsnap adventure from million-copy-selling author, Liz Kessler. Emily spies a mysterious ship and visits the lost city of Atlantis. Welcome back to the world of Emily Windsnap! A school trip to a beautiful island plunges Emily and her friends into a new adventure. What is the secret of the mysterious ship that sometimes appears on the horizon, and does the answer lie in the lost city of Atlantis? Emily's adventures have been captivating fans for more than ten years, and this is the eagerly awaited sixth book in the bestselling series. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Its name means 'centre of the world', and since the dawn of history the Mediterranean Sea has formed the shared horizon of innumerable cultures. Here, history has blurred with legend. The glittering surface of the sea conceals the remnants of lost civilisations, wrecked treasure ships and the bones of long-drowned sailors, traders and modern refugees.Of the many cities that dot this ancient coastline, Tyre, Carthage, Syracuse, Ravenna and Antioch are among the oldest and most intriguing. All are beautifully situated, and for layers of history and cultural riches they are rivalled only by their sister cities of Rome, Istanbul and Jerusalem. Yet their fates have been remarkably different.Once major power centres, all five have declined into relative obscurity. Nevertheless, their entwined history takes in Alexander the Great, Nebuchadnezzar, Archimedes and the Roman, Byzantine, Arab and Norman conquests, and their greatness still lingers for those who seek it out. To bring these mysterious lost capitals to life, historian Katherine Pangonis sets out on a voyage from the dawn of civilisation on the Lebanese coast to a modern-day Turkey wracked by the devastation of the 2023 earthquake.Combining on the ground research with spellbinding storytelling skills, here is a revelatory new story of the Mediterranean, and a powerful reflection on the sometimes fleeting glory of empires. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor James Nestor, 336 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná There is nothing more essential to our health and wellbeing than breathing: take air in, let it out, repeat 25,000 times a day. Yet, as a species, humans have lost the ability to breathe correctly, with grave consequences. In Breath, journalist James Nestor travels the world to discover the hidden science behind ancient breathing practices to figure out what went wrong and how to fix it. Modern research is showing us that making even slight adjustments to the way we inhale and exhale can: - jump-start athletic performance - rejuvenate internal organs - halt snoring, allergies, asthma and autoimmune disease, and even straighten scoliotic spines None of this should be possible, and yet it is. Drawing on thousands of years of ancient wisdom and cutting-edge studies in pulmonology, psychology, biochemistry and human physiology, Breath turns the conventional wisdom of what we thought we... (alza.cz)

How can we build a sustainable future in a time of climate change and dwindling resources? Building for Change collects the strategies of reuse together, demonstrating their power for change through groundbreaking projects from some of the world’s leading architects. From waste repurposed as construction materials, to buildings reworked with canny spatial interventions, and modular structures designed to be dismantled, discover how the architecture of creative reuse is helping us build a better tomorrow. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A unique look at the visionary artist, educator and activist Ruth Asawa (1926–2013). ‘I state, without hesitation or reserve, that I consider Ruth Asawa to be the most gifted, productive, and originally inspired artist that I have ever known personally’ R. Buckminster Fuller, 1971 Although less known outside North America, Japanese-American artist Ruth Asawa is an artist of vital importance to modern art. Ruth Asawa: Citizen of the Universe, which accompanies the first exhibition of Asawa’s work to be staged in public galleries in Europe, introduces European audiences to both Asawa’s powerful art - including her signature hanging sculptures in looped and tied wire - and her pioneering education practice. It positions her expansive ethos – her self-identification as ‘a citizen of the universe’ and belief that art education can be life enriching for everyone - as a catalyst for creative forward-thinking in the 21st century. Focusing on a dynamic and formative period in her life from 1945 to 1980, this book gives readers a unique experience of the artist and her work, exploring her legacy from a European perspective and positioning her as an abstract sculptor crucial to American modernism. It is a wonderful celebration of her holistic integration of art, education and community engagement, through which she called for a revolutionary and inclusive vision of art’s role in society. Contents List Director's Foreword Introduction A Citizen of the Universe EMMA RIDGWAY Art as an approach to living SIGRUN ÅSEBØ AND VIBECE SALTHE Camouflaging Asawa JOHN R. BLAKINGER Asawa as a Life Long Learner EMILY PRINGLE Interviews FRIENDS AND FAMILY OF RUTH ASAWA (ALVARADO WORKSHOPS AND ASAWA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS) TIMELINE EXHIBITION CHECKLIST (knihydobrovsky.cz)