The merry adventures of robin hood - howard pyle - e-kniha

eBook: What would you do if you accidentally killed someone at the age of 18 and had to become an outlaw? In the classic \'The Merry Adventures of Robinhood\' by Howard Pyle, young Robin finds himself in this exact predicament and forms a group of other outlaws as they trek through the medieval English forest fighting their way out of trouble and conflicts with the law. Join Robin and his hood along in their great adventures as they discover what it means to be an outlaw, and how they can fight for the poor and their world\'s many injustices. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha:,Audiokniha Robin Hood namluvená rodilým mluvčím. Jazyková úroveň B1 pro středně pokročilé posluchače. The daring and handsome nobleman Robin Hood is forced to live as an outlaw in Sherwood Forest, after the evil Sheriff of Nottingham kills his family and takes his land and money. With the help of his Merry Men, Robin becomes a hero, stealing from the rich to give to the poor. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Continuing the story told in the classic ‘The Prince of Thieves,’ ‘Robin Hood the Outlaw’ picks up where the first book left off. Maid Marian and the Merrie Men are all present, but readers hoping that Robin has time to put down his bow and relax will be sorely disappointed. Instead, he must consider his loyalty to King Richard, while keeping one step ahead of the Sherriff of Nottingham. Throw a dastardly betrayal into the mix and you’ve got all the ingredients for a rollicking read, packed with historical detail and heroic swordplay. Alexandre Dumas (1802 – 1870) was one of the most popular French authors and playwrights of the 19th Century. After the death of his father, Dumas travelled to Paris where he eventually decided to work in the theatre. He first came to public attention at the age of 27 with his first play, ‘King Henry III and his Courts.’ After a succession of successful stage plays, Dumas turned his hand to writing novels. Many of these were serialised in newspapers, such as ‘La Comtesse de Salisbury; Édouard III,’ and ‘Le Capitaine Paul.’ Many of Dumas’ later works have been hailed as timeless classics and adapted for television and the silver screen, such as ‘The Three Musketeers’, starring ‘Lord of the Rings’´ Orlando Bloom, and ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’, starring ‘Superman’ star, Henry Cavill. (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: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain is an 1876 novel about a young boy growing up along the Mississippi River. The story is set in the Town of "St. Petersburg", inspired by Hannibal, Missouri, where Twain lived. Tom Sawyer's best friends include Joe Harper and Huckleberry Finn. In The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Tom's infatuation with classmate Rebecca "Becky" Thatcher is apparent. He lives with his half brother Sid, his cousin Mary, and his stern Aunt Polly in the (fictional) town of St. Petersburg, Missouri. In addition, he has another aunt, Sally Phelps, who lives considerably farther down the Mississippi River, in the town of Pikesville. Tom is the son of Aunt Polly's dead sister. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Shortlisted for the HWA Debut Crown AwardOrphaned young, H is sent to live with her doting aunt in London. H\'s life is a happy one until her lecherous cousin robs her of her innocence, and the plague takes away the city and the people she loves. H is cast out – friendless, pregnant and destitute – into the rapidly emptying streets of London under quarantine.Forced to fend for herself, she is determined to gain back the life she lost. H will face a villain out for revenge, find love in the most unexpected places, and overcome a betrayal that she never could have foreseen. Weathering it all, can H charm, or scheme, her way to the life of freedom and independence that she longs for? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘The Surprising Adventures of the Magical Monarch of Mo’ is a collection of fourteen short stories for children by renowned ‘Oz’ author L. Frank Baum. The stories focus on the adventures of the Magical Monarch of Mo and his family, who inhabit a magical and nonsensical world where everything you could ever need grows on trees. The characters find themselves in all kinds of weird and whimsical situations, including a fight with a purple dragon and the invasion of a wind-up iron intruder. Full of magic and the absurd, this is a wonderful introduction to early L. Frank Baum. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Dive into a world of magic, mystery, and square-shaped trees, and join brave boy Will, his talking teddy bear Randolph, and their quirky Upside-Down Bird friend! Transported by an ancient medallion to Whispering Woods - where blobs talk and trees are cube-like - our heroes find themselves caught in a sticky situation. How will they get home? Why is their bird friend upside-down? And can they stop the block-headed war between Big Whoosh\'s forest folk and Quagmire’s swampy Bloblins? Get ready for a tale filled with thrilling escapes, laugh-out-loud moments, clever disguises (some not so successful)...and above all else – the value of friendship! When Will receives a mystical amulet, it brings his toy bear Randolph to life! This triggers a cascade of adventures where every book catapults them into peculiar new worlds. With Toy Story-like charm and Mr Benn\'s magical touch, this series follows their journey as they tackle moral dilemmas with courage and humour. Jeffrey Archer (1940-) is a bestselling British author and former politician, renowned for his captivating novels, short stories, and children\'s books published in over 97 countries and over 37 languages. His best-known works include ‘First Among Equals’, ‘Kane and Abel’ and ‘Only Time Will Tell’. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Dive into a world of magic, mystery, and square-shaped trees, and join brave boy Will, his talking teddy bear Randolph, and their quirky Upside-Down Bird friend! Transported by an ancient medallion to Whispering Woods - where blobs talk and trees are cube-like - our heroes find themselves caught in a sticky situation. How will they get home? Why is their bird friend upside-down? And can they stop the block-headed war between Big Whoosh\'s forest folk and Quagmire’s swampy Bloblins? Get ready for a tale filled with thrilling escapes, laugh-out-loud moments, clever disguises (some not so successful)...and above all else – the value of friendship! When Will receives a mystical amulet, it brings his toy bear Randolph to life! This triggers a cascade of adventures where every book catapults them into peculiar new worlds. With Toy Story-like charm and Mr Benn\'s magical touch, this series follows their journey as they tackle moral dilemmas with courage and humour. Jeffrey Archer (1940-) is a bestselling British author and former politician, renowned for his captivating novels, short stories, and children\'s books published in over 97 countries and over 37 languages. His best-known works include ‘First Among Equals’, ‘Kane and Abel’ and ‘Only Time Will Tell’. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: In 1901, the author – the real Elizabeth – went on a trip to the Baltic island of Rügen with her maid, a chauffeur, a friend, and a carriage piled high with their luggage. From this, she weaves a captivating tale of her encounters in this semi-autobiographical novel. A snobbish bishop’s wife and her handsome son, a dressmaker, and a long-lost cousin Charlotte form the basis of this story, as Charlotte tries to evade the pursuit of her husband. Elizabeth von Arnim\'s humorous novel ‘The Adventures of Elizabeth in Rügen’ will be enjoyed by fans of Thomas Hardy’s ‘Far From the Madding Crowd’. Elizabeth von Arnim was an English novelist – a cousin of the New Zealand-born writer Katherine Mansfield – born as Mary Annette Beauchamp in Australia in 1866. She married a German aristocrat and her earliest written works are set in Germany. Von Arnim launched her career as a writer with her satirical and semi-autobiographical work ‘Elizabeth and Her German Garden’, published anonymously in 1898. Although she was known by the name May in her early life, when she began writing, her success as ‘Elizabeth’ meant that her writings were ascribed to the name Elizabeth von Arnim. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Buckle up for another unforgettable adventure with brave boy Will, his chatty bear Randolph, and their trusty upside-down bird! When Captain Halibut\'s pirate ship gets the heroes tangled in sticky situations - from candy convoy raids to thrilling food escapades with Tasty Morsel the cook - will they manage to escape? And prepare for bigger splashes when the monstrous \'Choc Mess Monster\' awakens! It\'s going to take all their wit, courage, and maybe some chocolate slime to overcome this toothy titan. When Will receives a mystical amulet, it brings his toy bear Randolph to life! This triggers a cascade of adventures where every book catapults them into peculiar new worlds. With Toy Story-like charm and Mr Benn\'s magical touch, this series follows their journey as they tackle moral dilemmas with courage and humour. Jeffrey Archer (1940-) is a bestselling British author and former politician, renowned for his captivating novels, short stories, and children\'s books published in over 97 countries and over 37 languages. His best-known works include ‘First Among Equals’, ‘Kane and Abel’ and ‘Only Time Will Tell’. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Get ready for another thrilling rollercoaster ride with brave boy Will, his chatty bear Randolph, and their trusty upside-down bird! Transforming into real superheroes, the trio has to navigate through a city turned upside down by chaos. After teaming up with Badger Man, they must outwit the cunning Dr Odd whose evil contraption has tipped their world into disorder. From breath-taking battles to uncovering secrets, every page turn is packed with action and surprises. But be warned - returning home might not be as easy as it seems! When Will receives a mystical amulet, it brings his toy bear Randolph to life! This triggers a cascade of adventures where every book catapults them into peculiar new worlds. With Toy Story-like charm and Mr Benn\'s magical touch, this series follows their journey as they tackle moral dilemmas with courage and humour. Jeffrey Archer (1940-) is a bestselling British author and former politician, renowned for his captivating novels, short stories, and children\'s books published in over 97 countries and over 37 languages. His best-known works include ‘First Among Equals’, ‘Kane and Abel’ and ‘Only Time Will Tell’. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \'Mr. Harley was one of many children. Destined by his father for the church and by his mother for the sea, desirous of pleasing both, he prevailed on Sir John to obtain for him a chaplaincy on board a Man of War. He accordingly cut his hair and sailed.\' A short but interesting flash fiction story dedicated to a midshipman on board the Perseverance. Written by a teenage Jane Austen, who loved to read her work to her family, these short stories are a perfect insight into the mind of young Austen. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: A young baby named Claus is found abandoned in a forest. Claus is taken in by Ak, the Master Woodsman of the World and a wood nymph named Necile and has a happy upbringing away from other humans. When Claus moves away, he gains a reputation for kindness towards children, and starts carving toys to give them. The evil Agwas steal the toys as they are stopping the children from misbehaving, forcing Claus to enter homes through chimneys to deliver his gifts. There are plenty more adventures in store for Claus before he becomes Santa Claus, in this delightful festive children’s story from renowned author L. Frank Baum. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This adventure story tells the beginnings of the legend of Robin Hood, a legend that has fascinated generations of children. It starts when Robin Hood comes home to England after fighting for King Richard the Lionheart. He finds that his house has been taken over by the bad Prince John and his servant the Sheriff of Nottingham. Robin goes into Sherwood Forest where, along with Maid Marion, he forms a band to fight back against the bad Prince and the Sheriff and to defend the poor. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Join brave boy Will, his chatty bear Randolph, and their trusty upside-down bird and get ready to leap into a world of magic and mystery! When a simple board game turns into a real-life adventure, the trio find themselves whisked away to Gravelburg town. Beware - there\'s more than meets the eye in this enchanting place. The dragon isn\'t what you\'d expect, and the brave knight might not be so heroic after all! From encounters with friendly dragons who love books more than treasure-hoarding to knights being turned into chickens, this tale is packed with laughs and surprises at every turn. When Will receives a mystical amulet, it brings his toy bear Randolph to life! This triggers a cascade of adventures where every book catapults them into peculiar new worlds. With Toy Story-like charm and Mr Benn\'s magical touch, this series follows their journey as they tackle moral dilemmas with courage and humour. Jeffrey Archer (1940-) is a bestselling British author and former politician, renowned for his captivating novels, short stories, and children\'s books published in over 97 countries and over 37 languages. His best-known works include ‘First Among Equals’, ‘Kane and Abel’ and ‘Only Time Will Tell’. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hra na PC - elektronická licence, klíč pro Steam, žánr: akční a strategie, 95% Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood je parádní klon titulu Commandos, kterému chybí jen více módů a delší herní doba. Vydejte se do středověké Anglie a vžijte se do kůže slavného Robina Hooda. Užijte si na 40 různých úkolových misí, přičemž každá je z úplně jiného soudku. Různorodá prostředí Celá hra vás provede spoustou různých prostředí - od slavného lesa Sherwood až po detailně propracované anglické hrady. ... (alza.cz)

eBook: The ninth book in Verne’s \\\'Extraordinary Voyages\\\' series, ‘The Adventures of Three Englishmen and Three Russians in South Africa’ details the adventures of a party of scientists attempting to measure the 24th meridian east. However, as they travel, war is declared between Russia and England, sending the party into conflict. Verne paints a vivid picture of South Africa, at the turn of the century. Beset by wild animals, natural disasters, and scheming villains, the scientists must either set aside their political differences or continue on their mission, separately. A romp filled with action, excitement, and more than a few stiff upper lips. Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who became known as the ‘Father of Science Fiction.’ He wrote more than 60 novels, including ‘Journey to the Center of the Earth’ (1864), ‘Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea’ (1870) which was also released as a film, starring James Mason, and ‘Around the World in Eighty Days’ (1873), which has been released as a TV drama, featuring former Dr Who star, David Tennant. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Nemerov’s first novel, ‘The Melodramatists’ is a parody of life in 20th Century America. When wealthy Nicholas Boyne is committed to a mental health facility, his two daughters, Claire and Susan, are left to their own devices. Susan embarks on an ill-fated affair with her psychiatrist, while Claire undergoes a spiritual awakening and sets about a plan to convert the family home into a retreat for the rehabilitation of prostitutes. Brutally funny and packed with wry observations, this is an ideal read for anyone curious about the works of this celebrated writer. Howard Nemerov (1920 – 1991) was an American novelist and poet, who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1978. His novels are characterised by the use of self-deprecating wit and an ongoing sense of irony. While his books tended to satirise 20th Century American life, his poems often focussed on the beauty and innocence of nature. In addition, Nemerov also worked as a scriptwriter, most notably on the film, ‘Tall Story,’ starring Anthony Perkins and Jane Fonda. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: A wizard with words, Nemerov presents this collection of poems in his typical, sardonic style. However, the humour is used to slide more important themes under the radar, making this both a funny and reflective read. Poems such as \'Fish Swimming Amid Falling Flowers,\' and \'Graven Images\' see his haunting observations on nature, while others, such as \'Acts of God,\' and \'Striders\' deal with more epic ideas. A superb introduction to one of the greatest American poets of the 20th Century. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: The novelist Howard Jacobson, who received the 2010 Booker Prize for The Finkler Question, has often been characterized as the \"\"British Philip Roth\"\",although he himself prefers to be viewed as the \"\"Jewish Jane Austen\"\". This monograph concludes that both comparisons may be used to comment on various features of Jacobson\'s oeuvre. Like Roth, Jacobson tends to focus on male Jewish protagonists and intimate relations between the sexes. Like Austen, he portrays a certain social class, whether it be the British Jewish minority or the social world of British writers and university professors. Apart from reflecting on the tension between Britishness and Jewishness as inseparable aspects of his characters\' identities, Jacobson\'s novels contribute to the traditions of British and Jewish humour. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: War is looming as England is riven by a power struggle between King Henry III and Simon de Montfort. Into the chaos comes a fearsome figure, Norman of Torn, a warrior with a thirst for English blood.With a bounty on his head, he gathers a huge band of thieves and they run riot across the country. Norman even infiltrates de Montfort\'s army and seduces his daughter Bertrade. Then, as he faces near-certain death in a battle, a remarkable secret is revealed - one that could shake England and the Royal family to the core.This is perfect reading for fans of \'Ivanhoe\' by Sir Walter Scott and \'The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood\' by Howard Pyle. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: When Leopold Pospíšil first arrived in New Guinea in 1954 to investigate the legal systems of the local tribes, he was warned about the Kapauku who reputedly had no laws. Dubious that any society could exist without laws, Pospíšil immediately decided to live among and study the Kapauku. Learning the language and living as a participant-observer among the Kapauku, Pospíšil discovers that the supposedly primitive society possesses laws, rules, and social structures that are as sophisticated as they are logical. Having survived the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia and fled the Communist regime, Pospíšil has little patience for the notion that so-called advanced civilizations are superior to the ‘stone age’ society in which he now lives. On the basis of his research and experiences among the Kapauku – he would stay with them five times between 1954 and 1979 – Pospíšil pioneered in the field of legal anthropology, holding a professorship at Yale, serving as the anthropology curator of the Peabody Museum of Natural History, and publishing three books of scholarship on the Kapauku law. As Jaroslav Jiřík and Martin Soukup write in their afterword, however, “His three previously published works are about the Kapauku; this one is about the anthropologist among the Kapauku.” The memoir is filled with charming anecdotes and thrilling stories of trials, travels, and war – told with humor and humility—and accompanied by a wealth of the author’s personal photos from the time. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is perhaps the greatest collection of detective stories ever written. From his residence at 221B Baker Street, Sherlock Holmes solves a series of baffling and bizarre cases, including those of a man terrified by the arrival of an envelope containing orange pips, and a woman whose fiance disappeared on his way to their wedding. Each story showcases the great detective's inimitable and extraordinary deductive powers, recounted to us by his faithful friend and colleague, Dr Watson. This Macmillan Collector's Library edition features an afterword by David Stuart Davies - a Fellow of the Royal Literary Fund and an authority on Sherlock Holmes.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha MP3 Mark Twain, čte Rodilý mluvčí Audiokniha The Adventures of Tom Sawyer namluvená rodilým mluvčím. Jazyková úroveň A2 pro mírně pokročilé posluchače. Meet Tom Sawyer, a boy with a good heart who’s always in trouble with everyone: at home, in school and in church. With his best friends, Joe, Ben and Huckleberry, Tom lives an exciting outdoor life. But he begins to grow up when pretty Becky Thatcher comes to town, and when something terrible happens in this quiet town near the Mississippi. (alza.cz)

Robin Hood and his men live as outlaws in Sherwood Forest. They fight corruption and injustice and they dont like taxes! So when the taxman pays his annual visit to the Sheriff of Nottingham, the outlaws are less than pleased to see him. Will they help the people of Nottingham get back the money that is rightly theirs, or will the Sheriff win once again? (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)

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is perhaps the greatest collection of detective stories ever written. From his residence at 221B Baker Street, Sherlock Holmes solves a series of baffling and bizarre cases, including those of a man terrified by the arrival of an envelope containing orange pips, and a woman whose fiance disappeared on his way to their wedding. Each story showcases the great detective's inimitable and extraordinary deductive powers, recounted to us by his faithful friend and colleague, Dr Watson. This Macmillan Collector's Library edition features an afterword by David Stuart Davies - a Fellow of the Royal Literary Fund and an authority on Sherlock Holmes.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Join Paddington for a pet show like no other in this gloriously funny new picture book based on the award-winning preschool series The Adventures of Paddington!It's time for the Windsor Gardens Annual Pet Show and everyone is very excited! But when the judge fails to show up, has Paddington got what it takes to pick the best in show?With hilarious pet fashion shows, animal assault courses and a special skills round, Paddington has a real job on his hands to select a winner! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha MP3 Howard Pyle, čte Rodilý mluvčí Audiokniha Robin Hood namluvená rodilým mluvčím. Jazyková úroveň B1 pro středně pokročilé posluchače. The daring and handsome nobleman Robin Hood is forced to live as an outlaw in Sherwood Forest, after the evil Sheriff of Nottingham kills his family and takes his land and money. With the help of his Merry Men, Robin becomes a hero, stealing from the rich to give to the poor. (alza.cz)

eBook: After the untimely death of her husband Toby, Lady Victoria Howard discovers that she possesses the magical gift of time travelling, using an enchanted mirror in her grandmother's attic. During her foray through the mirror, she travels back in time, meeting people linked to her own aristocratic family, several generations earlier, which opens up some interesting questions for Victoria.In steamy, time-travelling adventures that would rival 'Outlander', Lady Victoria Howard travels to a variety of different time periods and countries, enjoying exciting new experiences and pleasures. From World War Two Paris, where she assumes the identity of a spy, to Marrakesh, where she meets a fellow time traveller. From being worshipped as a goddess by Vikings to Hollywood film sets where Victoria runs into Clark Gable as Rhett Butler in 'Gone with the Wind'.In the present day, Victoria's horizons are widened to new possibilities both in her sex life and personal life. She begins to learn truths about some of the people closest to her, and she begins to question her relationship with the sexy Jonathan and her best friend, Sally. Maybe having the ability to travel through time could be just as helpful as it is complicated.´Mirror Hours´ by Lady Victoria Howard is the full story about steamy time traveling romance that will thrill fans of ´Outlander´ and ´Bridgerton´."Fun, smart and slightly rebellious, Victoria sounds like a character you can believe in and get behind, making the story all the better." Alice Broster, Bustle UKFor [anyone] who enjoys indulging in a little bit of erotica on the discrete, LVH is your new fantasy dream come true." Elizabeth Hazard, Provokr (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Ochraňte své sběratelské karty před opotřebením během hry pomocí obalů. Karty jsou s ilustracemi Robina Hooda. Balení obsahuje 65 obalů na karty. (mall.cz)

eBook: Often referred to as the sequel to \'The Two Dianas,\' \'The Page of the Duke of Savoy\' tells the story of the Duke of Savoy and his mysterious page. The Duke decides to fight the French at the Battle of St. Quentin, with potentially disastrous consequences. In typical Dumas style, this story is rife with political intrigue, double identities, and swashbuckling swordplay.However, at its heart, this is a historical romance which shows the lengths people will go to for love. A real page-turner for fans of Dumas and those who want an introduction to his work. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Red, yellow, green, blue, orange - what's your favourite colour? Let Paddington help you choose! With simple words and gorgeous pictures from the TV show, this sturdy board book is perfect for introducing the first concept of colours to little cubs. It will help develop their image and word recognition, as well as their early speaking skills.The second in a range of four brilliant new board books about Paddington and and his friends at 32 Windsor Gardens, each with a first concepts theme. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Learn to count to ten with everyone's favourite bear from Peru - Paddington!With sturdy board pages, simple sentences and colourful pictures from the successful TV series, this is the perfect book for young cubs wanting to learn their first numbers!The first in a range of four gorgeous new board books about Paddington and his friends at 32 Windsor Gardens, each with a soft learning theme for pre-schoolers. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Rather than be 'sivilized' by the Widow Douglas, Huckleberry Finn - the grubby but good-natured son of a local drunk - sets off with Jim, an escaped slave, to find freedom on the Mississippi river. With the law on their tail, they navigate a world of robbers, slave hunters and con men, and Huck must choose between what society says is 'right' and his own burgeoning understanding of Jim's friendship and humanity. Nostalgic and melancholy in equal measure, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain is a razor-sharp satire of the antebellum South that, despite beginning life as a sequel to The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, is now seen in its own right as one of the most important of all American novels. This beautiful Macmillan Collector's Library edition of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn features an afterword by playwright and screenwriter Peter Harness. Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. Author Information Samuel Langhorne Clemens was born in Missouri in 1835. Early in his childhood, the family moved to Hannibal, Missouri - a town which would provide the inspiration for St Petersburg in Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. When he started writing in earnest in his thirties, he adopted the pseudonym Mark Twain (the cry of a Mississippi boatman taking depth measurements, meaning 'two fathoms'), and a string of highly successful publications followed. His later life, however, was marked by personal tragedy and sadness, as well as financial difficulty. In 1894, several businesses in which he had invested failed, and he was declared bankrupt. Over the next fifteen years he saw the deaths of two of his beloved daughters, and his wife. Increasingly bitter and depressed, Twain died in 1910, aged seventy-four. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Published in 1876, this book has delighted generations of readers. This edition is one of Barnes & Noble's 'Collectible Editions' classics. Each volume features authoritative texts by the world's greatest authors in an exquisitely designed foil-stamped binding, with distinctive coloured edging and an attractive silk-ribbon bookmark. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.'We said there warn't no home like a raft, after all. Other places do seem so cramped up and smothery, but a raft don't. You feel mighty free and easy and comfortable on a raft.'Huck Finn escapes from his alcoholic father by faking his own death and so begins his journey through the Deep South, seeking independence and freedom. On his travels, Huck meets an escaped slave, Jim, who is a wanted man, and together they journey down the Mississippi River. Raising the timeless and universal l issues of prejudice, bravery and hope, the Adventures of Huckleberry Finn was and still is considered the great American novel. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A penniless and parentless Chicago boy growing up in the Great Depression, Augie March drifts through life latching on to a wild succession of occupations, including butler, thief, dog-washer, sailor and salesman. He is a 'born recruit', easily influenced by others who try to mould his destiny.Not until he tangles with the glamorous Thea, a huntress with a trained eagle, can he attempt to break free. A modern day everyman on an odyssey in search of reality and identity, Augie March is the star of star performer in a richly observed human variety show, a modern-day Columbus in search of reality and fulfilment. The Adventures of Augie March includes an introduction by Christopher Hitchens in Penguin Modern Classics. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

One of the most irrepressible and exuberant characters in the history of literature, Tom Sawyer explodes onto the page in a whirl of bad behaviour and incredible adventures. Whether he is heaving clods of earth at his brother, faking a gangrenous toe, or trying to convince the world that he is dead, Tom's infectious energy and good humour shine through.This beautiful Macmillan Collector's Library edition of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer features an afterword by playwright and screenwriter Peter Harness.This beautiful Macmillan Collector's Library edition features an afterword by Peter Harness.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Grab your passport and let the Shergill sisters take you on a journey...Meet the Shergill Sisters.The know-it-all, Rajni.The drama queen, Jezmeen.The golden child, Shirina.They have never been close. But their mother's dying wish was for them to take a pilgrimage across India together, to carry out her final rites. And so, the sisters are thrown together for one last (and very strange) family holiday.The three women seem to have nothing in common, apart from the fact that each of them has a secret she would prefer to keep hidden. But as one unlikely adventure follows another, it's not long before they start to realise that they might need each other now more than ever. After all, there are no secrets between sisters... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Victoria experiences a time slip that conjures William into her dreams. Fellow time traveller, Ruth, advises her to return the marble to Jude's home, which she does, but the pair fall out over the ongoing land dispute. What Victoria knows for sure is that she needs to learn more about William and Molly and she wastes no time in travelling through the mirror to the Victorian era, to discover more truths. Back in the present-day, Victoria visits a Scottish castle with George but again she gets more than she bargained for, as pleasure and bondage lead to an intense climax; but Victoria is left feeling unsure. When artist, Otis, lands in London, Victoria becomes aware of their physical proximity, but then there's George and Jude on her mind too. She doesn't have much time to consider her personal dilemmas with the art exhibition to focus on, but on the night itself, business meets displeasure as Jude and George clash.In the aftermath of the drama, Marielle takes Victoria on a mini-break to 900s Spain, where they meet the caliph and entertain him with a steamy sexual encounter. Victoria returns home and Otis offers some friendly advice to make a fresh start, perhaps in New York. A time-travelling trip to Russia during the revolution, plus some gossip from a New York socialite ends Victoria and George's relationship once and for all. Is Victoria's mirror now calling her to New York?"Mirror Hours" by Lady Victoria Howard is a steamy time travel romance that will thrill fans of "Outlander" and "Bridgerton". "A Change of Direction" contains episode 40-53 of Lady Victoria Howard's sexy romance series."Fun, smart and slightly rebellious, Victoria sounds like a character you can believe in and get behind, making the story all the better." Alice Broster, Bustle UKFor [anyone] who enjoys indulging in a little bit of erotica on the discrete, LVH is your new fantasy dream come true." Elizabeth Hazard, Provokr- (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Selected as one of the top ten reads of 2024 by The Times and Sunday Times'Percival Everett is a giant of American letters, and JAMES is a canon-shatteringly great book' – Hernan Diaz, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Trust'Who should read this book? Every single person in the country' – Ann Patchett, bestselling author of Tom LakeJAMES is an enthralling and ferociously funny novel that leaves an indelible mark, inspiring us to see Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn in a wholly new and transformative light. Shortlisted for the 2022 Booker Prize for his novel The Trees, Percival Everett is one of the most decorated writers of our lifetime.The Mississippi River, 1861. When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a new owner in New Orleans and separated from his wife and daughter forever, he decides to hide on nearby Jackson’s Island until he can formulate a plan. Meanwhile, Huck Finn has faked his own death to escape his violent father who recently returned to town. Thus begins a dangerous and transcendent journey by raft along the Mississippi River, towards the elusive promise of the free states and beyond. As James and Huck begin to navigate the treacherous waters, each bend in the river holds the promise of both salvation and demise.With rumours of a brewing war, James must face the burden he carries: the family he is desperate to protect and the constant lie he must live. And together, the unlikely pair must face the most dangerous odyssey of them all . . .From the shadows of Huck Finn’s mischievous spirit, Jim emerges to reclaim his voice, defying the conventions that have consigned him to the margins. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Frances Hodgson Burnett's The Head of the House of Coombe was published first in 1922 in Canada. Revolving around the life of Lord Coombe and his mysterious past, it presents the raw and intelligent little Robin trying to cope with the adversities of life and accurately describes the social life of pre-war London. (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)

eBook:,Megalitické řady u Carnacu jsou nejzachovalejšími kamennými alejemi na světě, obsahují dnes něco přes 3 000 kamenných bloků. Jsou také velmi staré - nedávný výzkum datoval vyhloubení základů pro jeden obří menhir do 7. tisíciletí př. n. l. O lidech, kteří tyto kamenné monumenty vztyčili, se nedochovala žádná písemná ani ústně předávaná zmínka. Přesto - nebo právě proto - jejich stavby dodnes vzbuzují úžas. A jen pomalu odhalují svá prastará tajemství. Tato malá knížka, doprovázená řadou ilustrací a názorných plánků, se snaží zodpovědět klíčovou otázku: kdo tyto kamenné řady budoval a za jakým účelem. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: In this dazzling collection, Nemerov plays with other forms of poetry, including gnomic verse, sonnets, and lyrics. ‘Sentences’ reverberates with imaginative approaches to poetry, and the subject matters are equally varied. Poems, such as ‘A Christmas Storm,’ and ‘By Al Leibowitz’s Pool’ are both charming and fantastic examples of the author’s ability with words. Shot through with his trademark sense of the satirical, ‘Sentences’ is a must for Nemerov fans, and for those looking for an introduction to his work. Howard Nemerov (1920 – 1991) was an American novelist and poet, who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1978. His novels are characterised by the use of self-deprecating wit and an ongoing sense of irony. While his books tended to satirise 20th Century American life, his poems often focussed on the beauty and innocence of nature. In addition, Nemerov also worked as a scriptwriter, most notably on the film, ‘Tall Story,’ starring Anthony Perkins and Jane Fonda. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha:,Audiokniha The Adventures of Tom Sawyer namluvená rodilým mluvčím. Jazyková úroveň A2 pro mírně pokročilé posluchače. Meet Tom Sawyer, a boy with a good heart who’s always in trouble with everyone: at home, in school and in church. With his best friends, Joe, Ben and Huckleberry, Tom lives an exciting outdoor life. But he begins to grow up when pretty Becky Thatcher comes to town, and when something terrible happens in this quiet town near the Mississippi. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A pirate of infamy and one of the most storied and scandalous captains to sail the seven seas.Amina al-Sirafi has survived backstabbing rogues, vengeful merchant princes, several husbands, and one actual demon to retire peacefully with her family to a life of piety, motherhood, and absolutely nothing that hints of the supernatural.But when she's offered a job no bandit could refuse, she jumps at the chance for one final adventure with her old crew that will make her a legend and offers a fortune that will secure her and her family's future forever.Yet the deeper Amina dives the higher the stakes. For there's always risk in wanting to become a legend, to seize one last chance at glory, to savour just a bit more power...and the price might be your very soul. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Shannon Chakraborty, the bestselling author of The City of Brass, launches a new trilogy of magic and mayhem with this tale of pirates and sorcerers, forbidden artefacts and ancient mysteries, and one woman’s quest to seize a final chance at glory… A pirate of infamy and one of the most storied and scandalous captains to sail the seven seas. Amina al-Sirafi has survived backstabbing rogues, vengeful merchant princes, several husbands, and one actual demon to retire peacefully with her family to a life of piety, motherhood, and absolutely nothing that hints of the supernatural. But when she’s offered a job no bandit could refuse, she jumps at the chance for one final adventure with her old crew that will make her a legend and offers a fortune that will secure her and her family’s future forever.Yet the deeper Amina dives the higher the stakes. For there’s always risk in wanting to become a legend, to seize one last chance at glory, to savour just a bit more power…and the price might be your very soul. (knihydobrovsky.cz)