The story of mankind - hendrik willem van loon - e-kniha

eBook: Originally written for the author’s children, the book explores the history of civilization beginning with early man and taking the reader through the creation of art, writing, religion, and more. All in short, simple to understand chapters. To qualify for inclusion in the book, Van Loon asked a simple question: ‘Did the person or event in question perform an act without which the entire history of civilization would have been different?’ (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: The beautiful and ambitious Ivy got exactly what she wanted when she married Jervis Lexton for his money.At least, she thought she had.In fact, she got a whole lot less than she bargained for when he and his father gamble away much of their fortune.As Ivy\'s frustration grows, Jervis dies from a mysterious illness that investigators think may have been a poisoning.Amid accusations and fear, suspicion builds that Ivy may have been behind it.This is perfect for fans of Agatha Christie\'s \'Miss Marple\' books and the crime novels of Raymond Chandler. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: \'The Story of an African Farm\' (1883) was written by South African writer and intellectual, Olive Schreiner. Originally published under the pseudonym Ralph Iron, the book was a best-seller and caused controversy with its views on marriage, sex, and religion.The story follows the lives of two cousins, Em and Lyndall, who live on an ostrich farm in South Africa\'s Karoo region in the 1860s. Whereas Em is an obedient child, happy to be a housewife, Lyndall is the opposite. An idealistic rebel, she aspires to something more than this life. But can Lyndall ever escape the strict conventions of Boer life? The novel draws on Schreiner\'s own experiences of growing up in South Africa and is now recognized as one of the first feminist novels. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: In ‘The Story of the Duchess of Cicogne and of Monsieur de Boulingrin’ (1920), Anatole France presents a fantastic reimagining of the classic fairy-tale ‘Sleeping Beauty’. However, rather than concerning himself with Sleeping Beauty herself, France focuses on the turmoil of her parents as they wait for their daughter to wake. France’s short story, ‘The Story of the Duchess of Cicogne and of Monsieur de Boulingrin’, offers a nuanced take on the classic tale and presents a sophisticated account that will enthral all. A must-read for anyone familiar with ‘Sleeping Beauty’ or a fan of any of Anatole France’s works, this imaginative reinterpretation is a fresh take on an already incredible story. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Adapted into episode one of the TV mini-series, The Nightmare Worlds of H.G. Wells – starring Ray Winstone and Michael Gambon – The Story of the Late Mr. Elvesham is a short story by H.G. Wells. A young, poverty-stricken man called Edward Eden meets a strange older gentleman, Egbert Elvesham, who declares that he would like Eden to be his sole heir. At the end of a meal together, Elvesham pours a strange pink powder into their drinks and the following day, Edward Eden wakes to find himself in Elvesham\'s body in a \'Freaky Friday\' body-swapping scenario. Eden is destined for more than he signed up for in this fantasy, horror story. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: When thousands are being executed, would you risk your life to save a stranger? That’s the choice faced by Dr. Ledru in Alexandre Dumas’ \"Solange\".It’s the time of The Terror, and across France, the nobility are being put to the guillotine. So when a beautiful young aristocrat begs for his help, Dr. Ledru must choose which side of the Revolution he is on.Set during the French Revolution’s bloodiest period, \"Solange\" is a tightly-wound short story from the author of \"The Three Musketeers\". It will keep you guessing right up until the shock twist ending. A must for Dumas fans and lovers of suspense. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,After another passage through the Time Gate, in order to find Eduard Beck and stop him, Peter, originally from the 20th century, lands in the wrong time and finds himself in the deep past, at the very beginning of mankind.Bloodthirsty predators and the harsh landscape almost bring him down. He finds two kinds of people: rude and cruel Neanderthals and not too different, but a little friendlier, more intelligent people. After initial hostile interaction with local inhabitants, he finds, due to cooperation and friendship, he can survive in these conditions, too.Along with dangerous hunts and clashes with enemy warriors, he learns of the existence of a mysterious civilization, led by weird bloodthirsty hybrids.It’s just a matter of time, until their paths cross. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Christine is a detective who puts a lot of herself into her work. This petite, luscious brunette with blue eyes has no qualms about using her devastating charm to untie tongues and move her investigations forward. When a new client comes to her with an unusual case, she will stop at nothing to get to the bottom of it, not even the sultry advances of a dancer... Chrystelle LeRoy is a Canadian author who grew up in Montreal with a French father. From an early age, she developed a passion for animals and nature, largely due to growing up near a zoo. In recent years, she has worked as a historian in museums in both Canada and France. Her writing is often based on history, with elements of eroticism. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: "Suddenly it struck him: the windows had not fogged up as they usually did in the winter when his wife hung up the laundry inside. There was a sour smell and the house was unusually quiet. "Where are the children?" he asked, receiving no answer. On opening the door to the bedroom, Artur saw the large, round copper washtub sitting just inside. It was half full of water, and the rest had spilled out onto the floor. The water left in the tub contained traces of vomit."It is a cold Easter in the spring of 1929. Artur leaves his wife and three children alone for a few hours to go fetch firewood in the forest. When he returns, his world has collapsed. The story about Ingeborg Andersson and what happened that day in 1929 was a well-kept secret for seventy years. The tragic family drama is now being retold by Ingeborg Andersson's grand-niece, Maria Bouroncle.A compelling and horrifying tale that will grip true-crime fans as Bouroncle's extensive research and tireless investigation slowly sheds light on her family's tightly-guarded family secret. Maria Bouroncle is a Swedish author. An economist by profession, she spent over 25 years in the field of international development before publishing her first novel in 2018.It Came to Me on a Whim has been translated into several languages and is currently used on the Scandinavian Crime Literature course at UCLA. She lives in Washington, DC. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Good guy Romain exits life only to snag an otherworldly gig as the next \\\'In-Between\\\' - Earth\\\'s crucial balancer of Good and Evil. Selected by both God and Satan due to his overly virtuous life devoid of thrills, he now faces the ultimate challenge: seven days of intense training with Kiara - the seasoned veteran who can spice up his existence and introduce him to sinful temptation... Carrie S. Jones is a modern American writer who likes to play with different reading genres. From reality to fantasy, crime to romance, she likes to introduce eroticism into every universe.She wants everyone to be able to identify their fantasies, desires and even questions through stories that combine sensuality and ardour. Explore your true nature with this no-holds-barred short story writer. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: First published in 1905, author L. Frank Baum considered ‘Queen Zixi of Ix or The Story of the Magic Cloak’ to be one of his greatest works. Closer in style to a traditional fairy tale than many of his other children’s stories, the plot centres around a magic wishing cloak created by Queen Lulea and her fairy subjects. The cloak will grant a single wish to each wearer of the cloak – unless they have come into possession of it by dishonest means. A captivating story, full of magic, morals, mystery, and wonder. A must-read for all Oz fans. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: The first werewolf story written by a female, Catherine Crow’s ‘A Story of a Weir-Wolf’ depicts the horrors of one man’s deadly secret - and fight for survival. Banished by those who loved him, he must now learn to manage the devil in his mind. And stop the horrors of his heart from awaking once the full moon rises... Reprinted in ‘The Best Werewolf Short Stories 1800-1849: A Classic Werewolf Anthology’, ‘A Story of a Weir-Wolf’ will delight fans of Netflix’s ‘Werewolves Within’. Catherine Crow (1803-1876) was an English novelist, children’s writer, and playwright. On stage, her writings reflect the trials and tribulations of family love and life, with ‘Aristodemus’ and the melodrama ‘The Cruel Kindness’. On the page, however, Crow turned to German gothic writers, leading to her supernatural works ‘A Story of a Weir-Wolf’ and ‘The Night-Side of Nature’ - the latter of which influenced the likes of Charles Baudelaire. Meanwhile, her children’s stories span ‘ Uncle Tom's Cabin’, ‘Pippie's Warning; or, Mind Your Temper’ and ‘The Adventures of a Monkey’. Crow remains today the first female author of werewolf fiction. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Richard Horatio Edgar Wallace was a British writer of sensational detective, gangster, adventure and sci-fi novels, plays and stories. Born into poverty as an illegitimate London child, Wallace left school at the age of 12. He joined the army at age 21 and was a war correspondent during the Second Boer War for Reuters and the Daily Mail. Struggling with debt, he left South Africa, returned to London and began writing thrillers to raise income, publishing books including The Four Just Men (1905). Drawing on his time as a reporter in the Congo, covering the Belgian atrocities, Wallace serialised short stories in magazines such as The Windsor Magazine and later published collections such as Sanders of the River (1911). He signed with Hodder and Stoughton in 1921 and became an internationally recognised author. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: The young couple. The first time. The secret, forbidden meeting. The young student and the teacher. The older gentleman and the innocent maiden. You, me, and a friend...This is an erotic short story collection from Cupido, which includes the following short \"He pulls her with him. Up a dark staircase and into a dark, unfamiliar apartment. Why does she follow him?\" – Three\'s Not a Crowd by Lucinda X\"It felt really strange that a girl was under the table, sucking him off. He decided to do as she had said and pictured Jørgen\'s angelic face instead.\" (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha – 192 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá - anglicky Neví se, kdo je autorem příběhů o Aladínovi, Ali Babovi a Sindibádovi, jak jsou staré, ani odkud přesně pocházejí. To nic nemění na tom, že jsou stále zajímavé pro malé i velké čtenáře. Pro ty z vás, kteří si chtějí procvičit angličtinu, mohou být zajímavé dvojnásob, protože v této knížce máte možnost si příběhy přečíst v angličtině a zkontrolovat si porozumění v zrcadlovém českém překladu. Příběhy si můžete i poslechnout na přiloženém CD. Kromě příběhů samých také v publikaci naleznete výběr zajímavých jazykových jevů s komentářem a přehled základní anglické gramatiky. (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Marjane Satrapi, 344 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Wise, often funny, sometimes heartbreaking, "Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood" tells the story of Marjane Satrapi's life in Tehran from the ages of six to fourteen, years that saw the overthrow of the Shah's regime, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution and the devastating effects of war with Iraq. The intelligent and outspoken child of radical Marxists, and the great-grandaughter of Iran's last emperor, Satrapi bears witness to a childhood uniquely entwined with the history of her country. Persepolis paints an unforgettable portrait of daily life in Iran and of the bewildering contradictions between home life and public life. Amidst the tragedy, Marjane's child's eye view adds immediacy and humour, and her story of a childhood at once outrageous and ordinary, beset by the unthinkable and yet buffered by an extraordinary and loving family, is immensely moving. It is also very... (alza.cz)

eBook: ‘The Cabman’s Story’ is a short novella by the Sherlock Holmes author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. In it, our narrator the cabman regales us with tales of his various entertaining and bizarre experiences whilst transporting passengers all over London. Full of intrigue and humour, this is a delightful short story from the famous author. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: The young couple. The first time. The secret, forbidden meeting. The young student and the teacher. The older gentleman and the innocent maiden. You, me and a friend... This is an erotic short story collection from Cupido, which includes the following short stories: \"He had his coat on and was standing right behind her at the bar counter. She was wearing a mini-skirt and stay-ups, but no panties.\" – Hanging Out at the Bar by Elma \"Yes, absolutely. You can have a look. But you’ll have to crawl under the restaurant table.\" – A Trip into Town \"On the only bench on the platform, a young man was flicking through the newspaper. He had long red hair and a green jacket.\" – Plenty of Spaces Up Front by Silvane Myrnes Republished as part of a fresh, sexy collection in collaboration with Saga. Since 1984, Cupido has been publishing a weekly magazine bursting with sex stories and informative articles on sexuality, and pleasure without judging or shaming its readers. In Cupido’s universe, everyone is welcome and everyone is represented. The short stories in the magazine are written by the readers themselves, and they are guaranteed to make you blush. Sex in an everyday setting becomes anything but ordinary when Cupido’s readers write about it, and the result is sexy stories that breathe joy, playfulness, and pleasure. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From the dawn of life itself, every being that has ever lived owes its existence to the cell.The discovery of this vital form led to a transformation in medicine but also in our understanding of ourselves - not as bodies or machines but as ecosystems. It has also given us the power to treat a vast array of mortal maladies...and even to create new kinds of human altogether.Rich with stories of scientists, doctors and the patients whose lives may be saved by their work, The Song of the Cell is a stunning ode to the building blocks of life and the cutting-edge science harnessing their power for the better. (knihydobrovsky.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)

eBook:,Co kdybyste dostali příležitost žít úplně jinak? Humorný román od autora bestselleru Tajný deník Hendrika Groena Artur si svůj život představoval úplně jinak. Místo výletů do dalekých krajů tráví hodiny v dopravní zácpě. Fádní bezdětné manželství a domek v zástavbě ho také příliš netěší. Zlatým hřebem týdne jsou pro něj proto páteční odpoledne, která tráví na golfovém hřišti. Když jednoho dne dostane výpověď a s ní pořádné odstupné, naskytne se mu jedinečná příležitost začít úplně nový život. Zbavit se všeho, co by rád nechal za sebou, nebude ale jednoduché. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,ODDECHOVÉ FANTASY PRO MILOVNÍKY SVĚTŮ STVOŘENÝCH J. R. R. TOLKIENEM | Nad Zemí zavládla temnota. Všude pochodují hordy Řetězového knížete, aby si podmanily i poslední svobodné země lidí, elfů a trpaslíků. Jedinou nadějí je orákulum: hovoří o dvojčatech, která strhnou řetězy knížete a přemůžou ho.V podzemní trpasličí říši Tokrond žije tichý runotepec Gorin a jeho dvojče, energická Galdra. Nevědí nic o tom, že by měli být předurčeni k velkému úkolu, dokud jim o něm neřekne tajuplná Věštkyně zim. Avšak přislíbené vykoupení nemusí přinést jen Gorin a Galdra. A čas pracuje proti nim… (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Hendrik Groen je sice starý, ale sám nemá staré lidi rád. Ještě si chce na světě něco užít! Nechce jen popíjet slabý čaj a pěstovat muškáty, jako to dělají jeho vrstevníci. O svém životě v domově důchodců si píše deník, v němž odhaluje všechny své vzestupy a pády, například pokus o založení anarchistického klubu Staří-ale-ne-mrtví. A když se k němu nastěhuje žena, po které vždy toužil, podnikne něco, co bude mít zábavné, něžné, ale i devastační následky. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Čo by ste urobili, keby ste mohli začať úplne odznova? Arthur Ophof is svoj život predstavoval predsa len inak. Túžil precestovať svet a neviazane si užívať vo veľkom štýle. Namiesto toho pracuje vo veľkoobchode s hygienickými potrebami a trávi hodiny v dopravných zápchach na ceste do práce a späť. Na úpadok svojho bezdetného manželstva sa už iba stoicky prizerá. Ešteže je tu piatkový golf s troma priateľmi, kde sa môže trochu odviazať. Arthur práve oslávil päťdesiatku a čas sa mu nemilosrdne kráti. No keď ho jedného dňa zamestnávateľ nečakane prepustí a podarí sa mu zhrabnúť kráľovské odstupné, z ničoho nič sa mu otvoria skvelé vyhliadky na úplne nový život. Zbaviť sa všetkého, čo si v ňom nechce ponechať, však nebude úplne jednoduché... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Druhá kniha fantasy trilogie Krev dvojčat navazuje na příběh z prvního dílu. Čtenář se tak opět ponoří do velkého množství neznámých a rozmanitých světů a setká se známými postavami: trpasličími dvojčaty - jeskynní chodbařkou Galdrou a runotepcem Gorinem - a dvojčaty elfími - Zelenou pěvkyní Elyami a Tanečníkem v oblacích Elyamurem.I když se tradičně národy Trpaslíků a Elfů nemají příliš v lásce, vydávají se oba páry dvojčat společně na cestu, aby se pokusily vymanit svět z područí Řetězového knížete. V prvním díle sice utrpěli hrdinové příběhu porážku, avšak myšlenka, že by se vzdali, nepřichází v úvahu. Společně se Zimní věštkyní osnují plán, jak Řetězového knížete porazit. Dvojčata tak musí putovat ke čtyřem místům roztroušených po světě, ke čtyřem pramenům elementů Vody, Ohně, Země a Vzduchu, aby získali jejich čistou esenci.Není to však jednoduchý úkol. Nejenže na ně na cestách číhají všelijaká nebezpečí, musejí obstát i v těžké zkoušce, aby esenci získali. Z ní pak mají ukovat mocnou zbraň, která je schopna Řetězového knížete porazit. Tlačí je však čas, neboť i jejich protivník vyslal k pramenům svá dvojčata, skřety -velitele klanu Krvavých řetězů Rezkaie a zaříkávačku duchů Rekut -, aby mu pomohli získat neomezenou vládu nad světem. Závod s časem začíná. Komu se podaří překonat všechny nástrahy a získat potřebné ingredience k dosažení vytyčeného cíle? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor David Eagleman, 246 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Locked in silence and darkness, the brain nevertheless creates both your identity and your reality. Renowned neuroscientist Eagleman takes reader on a journey into the heart of our very existence, asking questions such as: What is reality? and How do we make decisions?, as well as looking at things such as brain surgery and facial expressions. (alza.cz)

eBook:,Author Vítězslav Říčka gives the second book called Lost story journeys in the countries. This book concludes his poetic tour in the fictional and possible real stories which are situated in the countries all over the world. Author makes effort to tell about characters and their illusional stories in various poems which can try hold cultural habit and customs in various countries in Europe and further. Author visited some ones of countries in Europe and spent some time on his job tour or own holiday trips. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Léa, with her alluring brunette locks and green eyes, defies expectations as an electrifying bike racer rather than a lingerie model. Her daring spirit sets every circuit ablaze. Cédric, a composed rep from a major sponsor is as cool-headed as Léa is wild. Amidst burning rubber and roaring engines, will Cédric\\\'s self-confidence be enough to tame the fiery rider? Chrystelle LeRoy is a Canadian author who grew up in Montreal with a French father. From an early age, she developed a passion for animals and nature, largely due to growing up near a zoo. In recent years, she has worked as a historian in museums in both Canada and France. Her writing is often based on history, with elements of eroticism. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: In conservative Victorian England, Emma Carlton is a talented magician and proud editor of a committed newspaper. This inexhaustible blonde is determined to fight for women’s rights, and that doesn’t seem to please everyone. Fortunately, she joins forces with the handsome William, but the young alchemist’s emerald eyes seem to hide many mysteries, and his workshop is full of delicious surprises... Chrystelle LeRoy is a Canadian author who grew up in Montreal with a French father. From an early age, she developed a passion for animals and nature, largely due to growing up near a zoo. In recent years, she has worked as a historian in museums in both Canada and France. Her writing is often based on history, with elements of eroticism. (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)

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)

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.Doctor Dolittle is one of the most delightful and fascinating characters in children's literature. This Macmillan Collector's Library edition is illustrated with Hugh Lofting's own drawings, and includes updated material and an afterword by remarkable author Philip Ardagh.Doctor Dolittle's house in Puddleby-on-the-Marsh is full to the brim with eccentric characters, from Polynesia the parrot to Gub-Gub the pig. After learning the language of all his animals, the gracious and kind-hearted doctor hears that the monkeys in Africa have become inflicted with a terrible disease. So with a team of trusty creatures by his side, the doctor sets sail on an action packed adventure to save them. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A lively introduction to and history of international contemporary art from 1960 to the present. What does it mean? Is it really art? Why does it cost so much? While these questions are perpetually asked about contemporary art, they are not the questions that E. H. Gombrich set out to answer in his seminal book The Story of Art. Contemporary art is very different from what came before. From the 1960s, where Gombrich’s account concludes, artists began to abandon traditional forms of art and started to make work that questioned art’s very definition.This is where Godfrey picks up the story. Developments in contemporary art have followed no straightforward line of progress or sequence of movements. Recognizing this, Tony Godfrey creates a narrative from a series of often dramatic creative conflicts and arguments around what art is or should be.From object versus sculpture and painting versus conceptual to local versus global, gallery versus wider world, The Story of Contemporary Art traces a history in terms of drastic changes in social and political life over the last sixty years. How do we experience being human in a world that seems to change so quickly? In exploring art’s relationship to this question, Godfrey asserts that multiple voices must be heard: critics, theorists, curators and collectors, but also audiences and artists themselves. Key to the book is the story of how a perception that art was made almost exclusively by white men from North America and Western Europe has been radically overturned.Compelling and intelligent, but never academic, this book tells us how. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

When she was 19 months old, Helen Keller (1880-1968) suffered a severe illness that left her blind and deaf. Not long after, she also became mute. Her tenacious struggle to overcome these handicaps -- with the help of her inspired teacher, Anne Sullivan -- is one of the great stories of human courage and dedication. In this classic autobiography, first published in 1903, Miss Keller recounts the first 22 years of her life, including the magical moment at the water pump when, recognizing the connection between the word "water" and the cold liquid flowing over her hand, she realized that objects had names. Subsequent experiences were equally noteworthy: her joy at eventually learning to speak, her friendships with Oliver Wendell Holmes, Edward Everett Hale and other notables, her education at Radcliffe (from which she graduated cum laude), and-underlying all-her extraordinary relationship with Miss Sullivan, who showed a remarkable genius for communicating with her eager and quick-to-learn pupil. These and many other aspects of Helen Keller's life are presented here in clear, straightforward prose full of wonderful descriptions and imagery that would do credit to a sighted writer. Completely devoid of self-pity, yet full of love and compassion for others, this deeply moving memoir offers an unforgettable portrait of one of the outstanding women of the twentieth century. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

John Dolittle is a highly respected doctor in the village of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh, yet he loves animals so much that his house is soon full of them. With all his patients scared away, and the expense of feeding his menagerie mounting, a friend suggests that the Doctor become a vet instead.With the help of Polynesia the parrot, Doctor Dolittle swiftly learns the language of the animals so that he can talk to all of his new patients. However, when a message comes from Africa, telling of a terrible sickness among the monkeys there, the Doctor and his animal friends depart on a thrilling and dangerous adventure that they are never likely to forget.This new edition contains original illustrations and extra material for young readers including a glossary and a quiz-yourself section.show less (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'Anyone looking for the most readable survey of the history of art from the [sic] cave paintings to the 20th century should buy the new, beautifully produced pocket edition of The Story of Art, still one of the great classics of art criticism.' – Independent A cornerstone of art history – in a compact yet readable format and with a new preface by the author's granddaughter The Story of Art has been a global bestseller for over half a century – the finest and most popular introduction ever written, published globally in more than 30 languages. Attracted by the simplicity and clarity of his writing, readers of all ages and backgrounds have found in Professor Gombrich a true master, who combines knowledge and wisdom with a unique gift for communicating his deep love of the subject. Updated with a stunning new cover and a preface written specially by Professor Gombrich's granddaughter Leonie, this pocket format allows Gombrich's classic work to continue its triumphant progress for another generation, and to remain the title of first choice for all newcomers to art and its history. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Hendrik Groen je síce starý, no zďaleka nie mŕtvy a nemá v úmysle vzdávať sa. Chce si na svete ešte niečo užiť! Nechce len popíjať slabý čaj, pestovať muškáty či apaticky čakať na smrť ako jeho vrstovníci. O svojom živote v domove dôchodcov si píše denník, kde zaznamenáva všetky svoje vzostupy a pády, napríklad pokus o založenie anarchistického spolku Starí, ale nie mŕtvi. A keď sa do domova nasťahuje žena, po akej vždy túžil, vyleští si topánky (a zuby), učeše zvyšky vlasov a rozhodne sa podniknúť niečo, čo bude mať zábavné, nežné i devastačné následky... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Kniha se věnuje kulturním procesům vyjednávání symbolických hranic přináležení v českém imigračním kontextu. Na základě kvalitativní analýzy biografických rozhovorů s přistěhovalci z Běloruska, Ukrajiny a Ruska žijících v České republice autorka zjišťuje, jak se utvářejí symbolické hranice přináležení skrze stigma v každodenních interakcích v sociálním a kulturním kontextu imigrace. Kniha si všímá rozporuplné kulturní reprezentace této skupiny migrantů v českém prostoru etnizovaných vztahů – zvláštního napětí mezi pozicí ‚Druhého‘ (‚Other) a ‚Bratra‘ (‚Brother‘) ve vztahu k Čechům. Toto napětí odráží minulé i současné procesy vytváření národa ve střední a východní Evropě, historické politické vztahy mezi socialistickým Československem a Sovětským svazem a migrační procesy v období po roce 1989. Kniha nabízí nový vhled do kulturního repertoáru českého imigračního kontextu a vyjednávání hranic češství. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,This book targets the problems of emergence and stabilization of the earliest state bodies in the pristine statehood foci of the Old World - Egypt, Mesopotamia, India and China. Charvát takes his readers through the essential economic, political and intellectual transformations induced in those societies by their transformations into early states. The author also provides a comprehensive view over the entire range of the discussed problems, attempting to perceive the process of establishment of the earliest states of the Old World in its complexity. The book gives the word to ancient statesmen, as well as to men of religion and letters of yore, voicing their alarm in crisis situations of their states, when they feared collapse of what they understood as "civilized society". Addressing their admonitions to kings, managers, generals and, where possible, the widest circles of society, such thinkers urged their contemporaries to defend the ideals on which their civilizations wer e built. The book is addressed to all those interested in the emergence and development of humankind´s earliest states including university students of humanity disciplines. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: La Fortune des Rougon (The Fortune of the Rougons), originally published in 1871, is the first novel in Émile Zola's monumental twenty-volume series Les Rougon-Macquart. The novel is partly an origin story, with a large cast of characters - many of whom become the central figures of later novels in the series - and partly an account of the December 1851 coup d´etat that created the French Second Empire under Napoleon III. The events are experienced through the eyes of a large provincial town in southern France. The title refers not only to the "fortune" chased by protagonists Pierre and Felicité Rougon, but also to the fortunes of the various disparate family members Zola introduces, whose lives are of central importance to later books in the series. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: This novel, although not as well-known as Radcliffe's later works, is thought to represent her work at its best. More than just a work of suspense and mystery, it is a work of ideas--a discussion of the contrasts between hedonistic doctrines and a system of education and values. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Archibald Hunter arrives at Cruden Bay for his yearly seaside vacation, looking for nothing more than peace and quiet. Then all of a sudden his life becomes plagued by intimidating visions and omens of impending disaster. What are these creepy ghosts trying to tell him? And what is the mystery behind the strange cipher that has inexplicably fallen into his lap?A mystery novel at first but transforms into an exciting adventure full of intrigue, romance and treasure hunting. 'The Mystery of The Sea' is a stark but refreshing contrast to Bram Stoker's well-known horror classic 'Dracula', famously portrayed by film star Bela Lugosi. Highly recommended for avid fans of H.P. Lovecraft's supernatural stories, and its HBO adaptation 'Lovecraft Country'. Also a perfect fit for 'Robinson Crusoe' fans seeking a sinister adventure story about a lone man taking on the malignant forces of nature.- (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Business magnate Roger Melton has passed on, leaving behind one of the grandest fortunes of his time. To the family's astonishment, Roger has bequeathed his vast estate to the black sheep of the family, his young nephew Rupert Sent Leger. But Rupert's inheritance involves the most extraordinary conditions, including one stating that he must reside in the ancient castle of Vissarion in the Land of the Blue Mountains. Rupert travels to Vissarion with his Aunt Janet, who possesses the occult power of Second Sight. But despite all the precautions Rupert is visited by a mysterious woman veiled in a burial shroud. Beguiled by her otherworldly and ethereal beauty, Rupert ponders whether she is a vampire, a ghost, or another sort of mystic creature altogether. Determined to find out for himself, but has no idea of what dangers he has to face. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Is there anything wrong with a man that wants to change the world? What happens when he goes a little too far against the wishes of his family? All Dr. Mark wants to do is help, but is this possible?An idealistic physician, shaped by his reformist mother, decides to practice medicine in a cold area in the far north of Norway among the Sami people. He returns home with his stylish new wife and sets about looking into the social factors that contribute to illness. This leads him into difficulty not least from his jealous wife.Will Dr. Mark\'s epiphany for social justice outweigh his ability to function rationally in his role as physician and husband? An insightful novel from Northern Norway at the turn of the 20th century (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Dangerous storms, treacherous waters and friends who sometimes turn out to be enemies. The life of the Norwegian fishermen was never easy. If you love \'The Vikings\' series on Netflix, you will love this book!Set against the harsh beauty of the Lofoten Islands, \'The Last of the Vikings\' is a stirring depiction, both of man\'s perseverance and of the end of an era. Its action centres upon a single fishing season, when the Norwegian peasantry, descendants of the Vikings, make their annual voyage to the islands.For the people at home, fishing was just as hard, but in a different way. The knowledge that your husband, son or father was away for months, risking his life, wore on those staying at home. The main character\'s wife is described as hating the sea - she never saw God in the sea. He just existed back at her childhood farm.This is a tale of the poor and their ongoing struggle to live and provide for their families. Full of adventures and tales, though quite sad in places, this classic book makes for an interesting read and is one of those stories that should be read at least once in a lifetime! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Do you like Stieg Larsson\'s \'Millennium\', James Bond and dystopian dramas like \'The Man in the High Castle\'? The 1903 spy thriller \'The Riddle of the Sands\' has elements of all three - and then some. Ken Follett, author of \'The Pillars of the Earth\', called \'The Riddle of the Sands\' the \"first modern thriller\". It centres on a suspected plot by the German Empire to invade Britain. The plot proved to be almost prophetic, bearing in mind what was to follow in the First World War and the Second World War in the coming decades. Minor civil servant Carruthers and his friend, Davies are the men investigating the plot while on a yachting holiday in the Baltic Sea. They are drawn into an intricate story that includes secret treasure, a British traitor and a race against time to save Britain from the grip of the Kaiser. In 1979 \'The Riddle of the Sands\' was made into a spy thriller movie, starring Michael York, Jenny Agutter and Simon MacCorkindale. Childers\' technique of including a great deal of detail that could be verified was later used by authors including: John Buchan, who wrote \'The Thirty-Nine Steps\'; \'James Bond\' author Ian Fleming and John Le Carré. Erskine Childers (1870-1922) was an Anglo-Irish writer whose only true literary success came with \'The Riddle of the Sands\'. Instead, he found infamy through his political activism. Having been a prospective Liberal parliamentary candidate, he left the party and took up the cause of Irish Republicanism. He smuggled guns into Ireland on his yacht, but was executed during the Irish Civil War. His son, Erskine Hamilton Childers, became the 4th president of Ireland. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: "I hate every wave of the ocean," the seasick Charles Darwin wrote to his family during his five-year voyage on the H.M.S. Beagle. It was this world-wide journey, however, that launched the scientist’s career.The Voyage of the Beagle is Darwin's fascinating account of his trip - of his biological and geological observations and collection activities, of his speculations about the causes and theories behind scientific phenomena, of his interactions with various native peoples, of his beautiful descriptions of the lands he visited, and of his amazing discoveries in the Galapagos archipelago. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: 'The Doom of the Griffiths' is a haunting short story by the acclaimed Victorian author Elizabeth Gaskell. A long-forgotten curse was placed upon the Griffiths family by the last native Prince of Wales, Owain Glyndŵr, following a betrayal by a member of the Griffiths family. The curse foretells that the Griffiths family line will end 'with the murder of the eighth generation Griffiths by the ninth'. Many years later, will the ominous prophecy upon the condemned family come true? A dark tale of revenge, jealousy, and treachery. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘The Castaways of the Flag’ is the sequel to ‘Their Island Home’ and the 47th book of the ‘Extraordinary Voyages’ series. A huge fan of ‘The Swiss Family Robinson,’ by Johann David Wyss, Verne decided to pick up the thread and, with the addition of ‘Their Island Home,’ turn one story into an unofficial trilogy. This, the final instalment, follows the fortunes of the family, as they finally leave the island and head for home. However, will its shores prove too difficult to escape from forever? A fitting finale to Wyss’ original tale, this book is for lovers of Verne and Wyss, alike. 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: Considered wildly controversial at the time of its release, \'The Fruit of the Tree\' is a departure from the norm for Edith Wharton. While her trademark eye for social detail and psychological insights are present and correct, this novel deals with more melancholic themes, such as divorce, addiction, euthanasia, poor working conditions, and extravagance. It follows the story of George Amhurst, the assistant manager of a textile mill in New England. While his heart might be in the right place, when he marries the widow of a mill owner, he might be forced to compromise in his ideals. A striking book from the pen that wrote \'The Age of Innocence,\' which became a film, starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Daniel Day-Lewis. (knihydobrovsky.cz)