The weavers of alamaxa - hadeer elsbai

'Hadeer Elsbai has written a powerful story of sisterhood, love, and struggle within a rich, vibrant world with complicated characters that leap from the page to smash the patriarchy!' P. Djèlà Clark, author of A Master of Djinn, on The Daughters of IzdiharFollowing up on one of the most exciting fantasy debuts, The Daughters of Izdihar, Hadeer Elsbai concludes her Alamaxa duology, inspired by Egyptian history, with a tale of magic, betrayal and love. Magic is no longer banned in Alamaxa, but across the border the Zirani are readying their cannons.They will stop at nothing to end what they perceive is a threat not only to their way of life, but to the world. But the last time a Weaver fought back, the whole world was shattered. Two incredible women are all that stands before an entire army.But they've stood up to power before, and they won then. This time, though, it's no longer about rhetoric. This time it's about magic and blood.Praise for this series:'A gorgeous, clever feminist fantasy novel rich with magic, politics, hunger and fire. An absolute must-read' Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne 'A wondrously rich fantasy that highlights the true struggle to revolutionize a society. .. a debut not to be missed' Shannon Chakraborty, author of The City of Brass 'Action-packed, magic-filled, and led by two fierce, vividly-rendered women, The Daughters of Izdihar is a compelling and empowering debut' Ava Reid, author of Juniper and Thorn 'A thrilling tale of two women's fight for rights in their patriarchal society, peppered with elemental magic, politics, and a relentless desire for that which is wrongly forbidden.' Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter 'A powerful fantasy novel filled with clever magic, intriguing politics, and compelling characters who forge a path toward justice, no matter the obstacle' Chelsea Abdullah, author of The Stardust Thief 'An absolutely enthralling tale of two women striving for a better world' Sarah Beth Durst, author of The Queen of Blood 'Magnificent, complex, compelling' Davinia Evans, author of Notorious Sorcerer (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A couple torn apart...The year is 775AD, and the Saxon King Offa rules with cold ambition. His daughter, Eadburh, destined for an arranged marriage, is devastated when her true love is torn from her. Angry and passionate, she rebels - and her defiance may lead to war.A past that will not stay buriedCenturies later, unsettling visions disturb a cottage hidden amongst the Welsh hills, and Bea begins to have haunting nightmares. The past is calling - and Eadburh is trying to exact her revenge. As dreams and reality weave closer together, will Bea have the strength to resist the secrets of the Saxons?The Sunday Times bestseller is back with a spellbinding tale of secrets, magic and the dangerous power of true love... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A couple torn apart...The year is 775AD, and the Saxon King Offa rules with cold ambition. His daughter, Eadburh, destined for an arranged marriage, is devastated when her true love is torn from her. Angry and passionate, she rebels - and her defiance may lead to war.A past that will not stay buriedCenturies later, unsettling visions disturb a cottage hidden amongst the Welsh hills, and Bea begins to have haunting nightmares. The past is calling - and Eadburh is trying to exact her revenge. As dreams and reality weave closer together, will Bea have the strength to resist the secrets of the Saxons?The Sunday Times bestseller is back with a spellbinding tale of secrets, magic and the dangerous power of true love... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Meet Geralt of Rivia - the Witcher - who holds the line against the monsters plaguing humanity in the bestselling series that inspired the Witcher video games and a major Netflix show.The Witcher's magic powers and lifelong training have made him a brilliant fighter and a merciless assassin.Yet he is no ordinary killer: he hunts the vile fiends that ravage the land and attack the innocent.But not everything monstrous-looking is evil; not everything fair is good . . . and in every fairy tale there is a grain of truth.Translated by Danusia Stok and David French.Andrzej Sapkowski, winner of the World Fantasy Lifetime Achievement award, started an international phenomenon with his Witcher series. This boxed set contains all eight books: THE LAST WISH, SWORD OF DESTINY, BLOOD OF ELVES, TIME OF CONTEMPT, BAPTISM OF FIRE, THE TOWER OF THE SWALLOW, THE LADY OF THE LAKE, SEASON OF STORMS. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

An epic fantasy written and illustrated by the legendary director Hayao Miyazaki!An addition to the perennially popular line of Studio Ghibli art books-which include interviews, concept sketches, and finished animation cels-of classic animated films such as Spirited Away and My Neighbor Totoro.Hayao Miyazaki's Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, based on his own manga, was released in 1984 and has been a cult classic ever since. In a long-ago war, humankind set off a devastating ecological disaster. The earth is slowly submerging beneath the expanding Sea of Decay, an enormous toxic forest that creates mutant insects and poisonous spores. Beyond the sea lies the Valley of the Wind, a kingdom of barely 500 citizens and home to Nausicaa, who risks everything to save her people and bring peace and health to the valley. Includes sketches, developmental water colors, cel animation, and more. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Supernatural hounds, a family curse, a mysterious cipher and the return of a deadly enemy . . . Sherlock Holmes will have to utilize every skill he has to solve the two classic mysteries collected here. The Hound of the Baskervilles sees Holmes and Dr Watson travel to the misty wilds of Dartmoor to confront a devilish apparition, while in The Valley of Fear the pair investigate a gruesome murder that may be the work of the dastardly Professor Moriarty himself.In this Macmillan Collector's Library edition, Sherlock scholar David Stuart Davies provides both an illuminating afterword and a fascinating chronology of the Sherlock Holmes stories.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)

Women of the White House looks at the work, lives and times of the 47 women officially recognized as America's first lady.Through portraits, photographs, accounts and profiles, the book examines their contributions to the presidencies they supported and to the 230-year history of the role. The women who have held the position have evolved it from White House hostess to campaigner for social causes and a game-changing leadership position. A role model for the world, a powerful political player, a traditional yet modern woman - the position of first lady of the United States is many-faceted, complex and beyond high profile.Amy Russo explores how the social platforms these women established - from Mary Todd Lincoln's work for slaves and soldiers after the Civil War to Michelle Obama's fight for girls' education - have not only made the role iconic but also shaped America. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha z kolekce The School of Life Press. Sbírka nejlepších a nejpronikavějších citátů ze série Škola života o vztazích, smutku, úzkosti, práci, přátelích, rodině, cestování a smyslu života. (answear.cz)

Begin your journey into Middle-earth. A New Legend Begins on Prime Video, in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The first part of J. R. R. Tolkien’s epic adventure THE LORD OF THE RINGS. In a quiet village in the Shire, young Frodo is about to receive a gift that will change his life forever. Thought lost centuries ago, it is the One Ring, an object of terrifying power once used by the Dark Lord to enslave Middle-earth. Now darkness is rising, and Frodo must travel deep into the Dark Lord’s realm, to the one place the Ring can be destroyed: Mount Doom. The journey will test Frodo’s courage, his friendships and his heart. Because the ring corrupts all who bear it – can Frodo destroy it, or will it destroy him? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Plakát Pán prstenů - Návrat krále se hodí na každou zeď Tištěno na kvalitní papír, snadno sbalitelné do tubusu (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, 556 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná J.R.R. Tolkien's great work of imaginative fiction has been labeled both a heroic romance and a classic fantasy fiction. By turns comic and homely, epic and diabolic, the narrative moves through countless changes of scene and character in an imaginary world which is totally convincing in its detail. (alza.cz)

Kniha - 496 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Vydavatelství: Diggers Factory Země interpreta: Česká republika Balení obsahuje: LP Země původu: Německo Varianta: The Hobbit & The Lord Of The Rings (2 LP) Typ: LP deska;Kompilace Žánr: Stage & Screen Interpret / Téma: The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra Subžánr: Score Dekáda interpreta: 1940 - 1949;1960 - 1969;1950 - 1959;2020 - 2029;1980 - 1989;1970 - 1979;2010 - 2019;2000 - 2009;1990 - 1999 Barva podle výrobce: Black Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Složení setu: 2 ks Datum vydání: 2020-10-02 Barva: Černá Rok vydání: 2020.0 (muziker.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)

Kniha - autor John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, 530 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná In a sleepy village in the Shire, a young hobbit is entrusted with an immense task. He must make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ruling Ring of Power - the only thing that prevents the Dark Lord's evil dominion. (alza.cz)

VSTUPTE DO SVĚTA PLNÉHO DOBRODRUŽSTVÍ Zapomeňte na vše, co víte o hrách The Legend of Zelda. Vstupte do světa plného tajemství, objevů a dobrodružství v The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, nejnovějším titulu v úspěšné sérii, který překračuje hranice předchozích her. Putujte poli, lesy či po vrcholcích hor a objevte pozůstatky zpustošeného království Hyrulu v tomto dech beroucím dobrodružství v otevřeném světě. Na své cestě budete bojovat s impozantními protivníky, lovit divokou zvěř a sbírat ingredience pro výrobu jídla a lektvarů, které budete potřebovat k přežití v divočině. Krajina je posetá svatyněmi čekajícími na své odhalení. Najděte je, vyřešte hádanky, které se v nich skrývají a odměnou vám budou speciální předměty a další odměny, které vám pomohou na vaší výpravě. (tonerpartner.cz)

The brilliant conclusion to the Chronicles of the One trilogy - an epic story of love, war, family and magic.Fallon Swift has spent all her life preparing for this moment. No longer can she stand by whilst her fellow Magicks are hunted by the fanatical Purity Warriors or rounded up and experimented on by the government.Fallon must follow her destiny to restore the magical shield that once protected them all. But she can't do it alone. It is time to build her army, to take on her nemesis and take down the enemy.She has learned to fight, now she must restore the light and banish the dark forever. The final battle has begun... (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)

An untried acolyte desperate to speak with the orisha she worships accidentally reignites a cosmic war. The fate of her gods - and of her world - now lies in her inexperienced hands. Perfect for fans of N. K. Jemisin, Suyi Davies Okungbowa, Daughters of Nri, and Godkiller. Ashake is an acolyte in the temple of Ifa, yearning for the day she is made a priest and sent out into the world to serve the orisha.But of all the acolytes, she is the only one the orisha refuse to speak to. For years she has watched from the sidelines as peer after peer passes her by and ascends to full priesthood. Desperate, Ashake attempts to summon and trap an orisha-any orisha.Instead, she experiences a vision so terrible it draws the attention of a powerful enemy sect and thrusts Ashake into the center of a centuries-old war that will shatter the very foundations of her world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 656 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Switch - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild VSTUPTE DO SVĚTA PLNÉHO DOBRODRUŽSTVÍZapomeňte na vše, co víte o hrách The Legend of Zelda. Vstupte do světa plného tajemství, objevů a dobrodružství v The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, nejnovějším titulu v úspěšné sérii, který překračuje hranice předchozích her. Putujte poli, lesy a po vrcholcích hor a objevte pozůstatky zpustošeného království Hyrulu v tomto dech beroucím dobrodružství v otevřeném světě. KLÍČOVÉ PRVKY:Prozkoumejte hyrulskou divočinu, jak se vám zachce – Šplhejte na věže a vrcholky hor, objevte nové lokace a pak si za svým cílem najděte vlastní cestu a vyrazte do divočiny. Po cestě budete bojovat s obřími nepřáteli, lovit divokou zvěř a sbírat ingredience potřebné k vaření jídla a elixírů, které budete potřebovat, abyste si na své výpravě zachovali dostatek energie.Objevte a prozkoumejte více než 100 Svatyní zkoušek – V zemi jsou roztroušené svatyně, které jen čekají na to, až je objevíte v jakémkoli pořadí se vám bude chtít. Různými způsoby je vyhledávejte a vyřešte všechny hádanky uvnitř. Poraďte si s pastmi a různými aparaturami uvnitř a získejte speciální předměty a jiné odměny, které vám pomohou ve vašem dobrodružství.Buďte připraveni a pořádně se vyzbrojte – Celý svět čeká, až ho prozkoumáte, takže budete potřebovat rozličné obleky a vybavení, abyste se dostali do všech jeho koutů. Možná se budete muset zabalit do teplejšího oblečení, nebo se převléci do něčeho, co se vám bude lépe hodit do pouštních veder. Některé obleky dokonce mají speciální účinky a pomohou vám při pohybu být rychlejší nebo tišší.Souboje s nepřáteli vyžadují strategii – Svět obývají nepřátelé všech možných tvarů a velikostí. Každý z nich má vlastní zbraň a styl útoku, takže musíte být schopni rychle přemýšlet a přijít na tu správnou strategii, která vám pomůže je pokořit.Kompatibilita s figurkami amiibo – Připojte ke hře amiibo vlčího Linka (samostatně v prodeji) a vlčí Link se objeví. Vlčí Link bude sám útočit na nepřátele a pomůže vám najít předměty, které hledáte. Letos bude na E3 představena i nová kolekce figurek The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. (patro.cz)

The Fall of the House of Fifa is the definitive story of Fifa's rise - and the most spectacular fall sport has ever seen. 1904: 'No person should be allowed to arrange matches for personal profit' - Fifa congress A century later: 'Fifa is a Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organisation (RICO) enterprise' - A judge in Brooklyn, using a term originally coined for the mafia For forty years Joao Havelange and then Sepp Blatter presided over a Fifa now plagued with scandal - dawn raids, FBI investigations, allegations of money laundering, industrial-scale bribery, racketeering, tax evasion, vote-buying and theft. Now David Conn, football's most respected investigative journalist, chronicles the extraordinary history and staggering scale of corruption. He paints revealing portraits of the men at the centre of Fifa - the power brokers, the indicted, the legends like Franz Beckenbauer and Michel Platini - and puts the allegations to Blatter himself in an extended interview. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Work can be a route to creativity, excitement and purpose. Nevertheless, many of us also end up at points confused, discouraged and beaten by our work.The temptation is to blame ourselves narrowly - and to feel privately ashamed and guilty. However, as this book lucidly explains, there are a range of well-embedded and intriguing reasons why work proves demoralising; reasons to do with the evolution of modern work, the role of technology and the mechanics of the economy.This surprisingly cheering book offers us an invigorating perspective over our working lives - and what we might do at times when they challenge us almost unbearably. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Switch - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild VSTUPTE DO SVĚTA PLNÉHO DOBRODRUŽSTVÍZapomeňte na vše, co víte o hrách The Legend of Zelda. Vstupte do světa plného tajemství, objevů a dobrodružství v The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, nejnovějším titulu v úspěšné sérii, který překračuje hranice předchozích her. Putujte poli, lesy a po vrcholcích hor a objevte pozůstatky zpustošeného království Hyrulu v tomto dech beroucím dobrodružství v otevřeném světě. KLÍČOVÉ PRVKY:Prozkoumejte hyrulskou divočinu, jak se vám zachce – Šplhejte na věže a vrcholky hor, objevte nové lokace a pak si za svým cílem najděte vlastní cestu a vyrazte do divočiny. Po cestě budete bojovat s obřími nepřáteli, lovit divokou zvěř a sbírat ingredience potřebné k vaření jídla a elixírů, které budete potřebovat, abyste si na své výpravě zachovali dostatek energie.Objevte a prozkoumejte více než 100 Svatyní zkoušek – V zemi jsou roztroušené svatyně, které jen čekají na to, až je objevíte v jakémkoli pořadí se vám bude chtít. Různými způsoby je vyhledávejte a vyřešte všechny hádanky uvnitř. Poraďte si s pastmi a různými aparaturami uvnitř a získejte speciální předměty a jiné odměny, které vám pomohou ve vašem dobrodružství.Buďte připraveni a pořádně se vyzbrojte – Celý svět čeká, až ho prozkoumáte, takže budete potřebovat rozličné obleky a vybavení, abyste se dostali do všech jeho koutů. Možná se budete muset zabalit do teplejšího oblečení, nebo se převléci do něčeho, co se vám bude lépe hodit do pouštních veder. Některé obleky dokonce mají speciální účinky a pomohou vám při pohybu být rychlejší nebo tišší.Souboje s nepřáteli vyžadují strategii – Svět obývají nepřátelé všech možných tvarů a velikostí. Každý z nich má vlastní zbraň a styl útoku, takže musíte být schopni rychle přemýšlet a přijít na tu správnou strategii, která vám pomůže je pokořit.Kompatibilita s figurkami amiibo – Připojte ke hře amiibo vlčího Linka (samostatně v prodeji) a vlčí Link se objeví. Vlčí Link bude sám útočit na nepřátele a pomůže vám najít předměty, které hledáte. Letos bude na E3 představena i nová kolekce figurek The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. (tonerpartner.cz)

VSTUPTE DO SVĚTA PLNÉHO DOBRODRUŽSTVÍ Zapomeňte na vše, co víte o hrách The Legend of Zelda. Vstupte do světa plného tajemství, objevů a dobrodružství v The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, nejnovějším titulu v úspěšné sérii, který překračuje hranice předchozích her. Putujte poli, lesy či po vrcholcích hor a objevte pozůstatky zpustošeného království Hyrulu v tomto dech beroucím dobrodružství v otevřeném světě. Na své cestě budete bojovat s impozantními protivníky, lovit divokou zvěř a sbírat ingredience pro výrobu jídla a lektvarů, které budete potřebovat k přežití v divočině. Krajina je posetá svatyněmi čekajícími na své odhalení. Najděte je, vyřešte hádanky, které se v nich skrývají a odměnou vám budou speciální předměty a další odměny, které vám pomohou na vaší výpravě. KLÍČOVÉ PRVKY: Prozkoumejte hyrulskou divočinu, jak se vám zachce – Šplhejte na věže a vrcholky hor, objevte nové lokace a pak si za svým cílem najděte vlastní cestu a vyrazte do divočiny. Po cestě budete bojovat s obřími nepřáteli, lovit divokou zvěř a sbírat ingredience potřebné k vaření jídla a elixírů, které budete potřebovat, abyste si na své výpravě zachovali dostatek energie. Objevte a prozkoumejte více než 100 Svatyní zkoušek – V zemi jsou roztroušené svatyně, které jen čekají na to, až je objevíte v jakémkoli pořadí se vám bude chtít. Různými způsoby je vyhledávejte a vyřešte všechny hádanky uvnitř. Poraďte si s pastmi a různými aparaturami uvnitř a získejte speciální předměty a jiné odměny, které vám pomohou ve vašem dobrodružství. Buďte připraveni a pořádně se vyzbrojte – Celý svět čeká, až ho prozkoumáte, takže budete potřebovat rozličné obleky a vybavení, abyste se dostali do všech jeho koutů. Možná se budete muset zabalit do teplejšího oblečení, nebo se převléci do něčeho, co se vám bude lépe hodit do pouštních veder. Některé obleky dokonce mají speciální účinky a pomohou vám při pohybu být rychlejší nebo tišší. Souboje s nepřáteli vyžadují strategii – Svět obývají nepřátelé všech možných tvarů a velikostí. Každý z nich má vlastní zbraň a styl útoku, takže musíte být schopni rychle přemýšlet a přijít na tu správnou strategii, která vám pomůže je pokořit. Kompatibilita s figurkami amiibo – Připojte ke hře amiibo vlčího Linka (samostatně v prodeji) a vlčí Link se objeví. Vlčí Link bude sám útočit na nepřátele a pomůže vám najít předměty, které hledáte. Letos bude na E3 představena i nová kolekce figurek The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. (fitvyziva.cz)

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom vyjde na Nintendo Switch 12. května 2023! V tomto pokračování Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild se prostředí dalšího Linkova dobrodružství rozšíří o oblohu nad rozlehlými oblastmi Hyrule. (fitvyziva.cz)

Kniha - autor Haruki Murakami, 186 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Haruki Murakami, 186 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná New edition. (alza.cz)

Kniha - 200 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá (alza.cz)

Across the planet, the futures of young people hang in the balance as they face the harsh realities of the environmental crisis. Isn't it time we made their voices heard?The Children of the Anthropocene, by conservationist and activist Bella Lack, chronicles the lives of the diverse young people on the frontlines of the environmental crisis around the world, amplifying the voices of those living at the heart of the crisis.Advocating for the protection of both people and the planet, Bella restores the beating heart to global environmental issues, from air pollution to deforestation and overconsumption, by telling the stories of those most directly affected. Transporting us from the humming bounty of Ecuador's Choco Rainforest and the graceful arcs of the Himalayan Mountains, to the windswept plains and vibrant vistas of life in Altiplano, Bella speaks to young activists from around the world including Dara McAnulty, Afroz Shah and Artemisa Xakriabá, and brings the crisis vividly to life.It's time we passed the mic and listened to different perspectives. Bella's manifestos for change will inspire and mobilize you to rediscover the wonders and wilds of nature and, ultimately, change the way you think about our planet in crisis. This is your chance to hear the urgent stories of an endangered species too often overlooked: the children of the Anthropocene. ____________________________'Extraordinarily moving, wild and engaging - the book of the moment' Mary Robinson, Former President of Ireland and author of Climate Justice'A visionary statement for the future [...] Pragmatic, positive & beautifully written' Ben Macdonald, Award-Winning Conservation Writer, Wildlife TV Producer and Naturalist (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)

'Stunning... will long remain in the reader's mind' - Kristin HannahThis morning, I met the man who started the fire. He did something terrible, but then, so have I.I left him. I left him and now he may be dead. Once upon a time there was a beautiful village that held a million stories of love and loss and peace and war, and it was swallowed up by a fire that blazed up to the sky.The fire ran all the way down to the sea where it met with its reflection. A family from two nations, England and Greece, live a simple life in a tiny Greek village: Irini, Tasso and their daughter, lovely, sweet Chara, whose name means joy. Their life goes up in flames in a single day when one man starts a fire out of greed and indifference.Many are killed, homes are destroyed, and the region's natural beauty wiped out. In the wake of the fire, Chara bears deep scars across her back and arms. Tasso is frozen in trauma, devastated that he wasn't there when his family most needed him.And Irini is crippled by guilt at her part in the fate of the man who started the fire. But this family has survived, and slowly green shoots of hope and renewal will grow from the smouldering ruins of devastation. Once again, Christy Lefteri has crafted a novel which is intimate and epic, sweeping and delicate.The Book of Fire explores not only the damage wrought by human folly, and the costs of survival in our changing world, but also - and ultimately - our powers of redemption and renewal. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha z kolekce The School of Life Press. Kniha, která oslavuje tu nejvíce opomíjenou, a přesto drahocennou emoci, kterou můžeme cítit – melancholii, přechodný stav mezi zoufalstvím a naivním optimismem. (answear.cz)

Myth remembers Perseus as one of its greatest heroes. A slayer of monsters. A rescuer of damsels.But the women who knew him best have a different story to tell. His mother, Danae.His trophy, Medusa.His wife, Andromeda.As Perseus becomes obsessed with the promise of his own destiny, his heroic journey casts a shadow of violence and destruction across all three women's lives.It takes strength to survive a legend. Perfect for fans of Jennifer Saint, Elodie Harper and Natalie Haynes, author of Daughters of Sparta Claire Heywood returns with an imaginative reinterpretation of the myth of the great hero Perseus, bringing to life the voices of three women who are side-lined in the traditional version, and whose stories reveal a man who might not, in fact, be a hero at all. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The Hunger of the Gods continues John Gwynne's acclaimed Norse-inspired epic fantasy series, packed with myth, magic and bloody vengeanceLik-Rifa, the dragon god of legend, has been freed from her eternal prison. Now she plots a new age of blood and conquest. As Orka continues the hunt for her missing son, the Bloodsworn sweep south in a desperate race to save one of their own - and Varg takes the first steps on the path of vengeance. Elvar has sworn to fulfil her blood oath and rescue a prisoner from the clutches of Lik-Rifa and her dragonborn followers, but first she must persuade the Battle-Grim to follow her. Yet even the might of the Bloodsworn and Battle-Grim cannot stand alone against a dragon god. Their hope lies within the mad writings of a chained god. A book of forbidden magic with the power to raise the wolf god Ulfrir from the dead . . . and bring about a battle that will shake the foundations of the earth. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Joe Abercrombie, 528 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Concluding the AGE OF MADNESS trilogy, THE WISDOM OF CROWDS brings the series which is revolutionising fantasy to its stunning conclusion. . . Chaos. Fury. Destruction. The Great Change is upon us . . . Some say that to change the world you must first burn it down. Now that belief will be tested in the crucible of revolution: the Breakers and Burners have seized the levers of power, the smoke of riots has replaced the smog of industry, and all must submit to the wisdom of crowds. With nothing left to lose, Citizen Brock is determined to become a new hero for the new age, while Citizeness Savine must turn her talents from profit to survival before she can claw her way to redemption. Orso will find that when the world is turned upside down, no one is lower than a monarch. And in the bloody North, Rikke and her fragile Protectorate are running out of allies . . . while Black Calder... (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Gregory Maguire, 560 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Gregory Maguire, 560 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná This "New York Times" bestseller--the basis of the Tony Award)-winning musical "Wicked"--introduces Elphaba, a smart, prickly, and misunderstood creature who will grow up to become the infamous Wicked Witch of the West in Oz. Now, her side of the story is told. (alza.cz)

Begin your journey into Middle-earth. A New Legend Begins on Prime Video, in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. The third part of J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic adventure THE LORD OF THE RINGS. The Dark Lord has risen, and as he unleashes hordes of Orcs to conquer all Middle-earth, Frodo and Sam struggle deep into his realm in Mordor. To defeat Sauron, the One Ring must be destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom. But the way is impossibly hard, and Frodo is weakening. The Ring corrupts all who bear it and Frodo’s time is running out. Will Sam and Frodo succeed, or will the Dark Lord rule Middle-earth once more? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The envious and evil denizens of the Old World once more launch an attack on the sovreignty of the New World, threatening the security of humanity and all that Richard Cypher, Wielder of the Sword of Truth, holds dear. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 400 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - 400 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Growing up in the suburbs in post-war Japan, Hajime and Shimamoto had been childhood sweethearts. The two eventually lost touch but now, in their thirties, they meet up again. Hajime, now a father and husband, finds himself catapulted into the past, risking all that he has in the present. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Minions: The Rise of Gru, will be released in UK cinemas in July 2022.This retelling of the highly anticipated movie Minions: The Rise of Gru brings the magic home so fans can experience the Minions' adventures again and again. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Discover the filmmaking secrets behind HBO and Sky's HOUSE OF THE DRAGON!Witness the genesis of a Targaryen dynasty with this deluxe book that explores the creation of HBO's hit series House of the Dragon.Based on visionary author George R. R. Martin's book Fire & Blood, House of the Dragon charts the earth-shattering events that led to the fall of Westeros's most powerful family, House Targaryen. Brought to the screen by showrunners Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik, the ambitious prequel series required a striking new vision that would transport viewers back in time, two centuries before the events of Game of Thrones. With unparalleled access to the show's cast and crew, including Condal, Sapochnik, and Martin, this book tells the incredible story of their creative journey, from the initial scriptwriting process to the epic international shoot. Illustrated with a remarkable wealth of concept art, on-set photography, and other key visuals, this is the ultimate companion to House of the Dragon and a must-have for fans.EXCLUSIVE ACCESS: Go behind the scenes of House of the Dragon and discover exclusive insights and secrets from the show's ambitious shoot.REVEALING INTERVIEWS: Go behind the scenes of House of the Dragon through in-depth interviews with showrunners Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik, creator George R. R. Martin, and the incredible cast including Matt Smith, Paddy Considine, Emma D'Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Milly Alcock, and Emily Carey.STUNNING IMAGERY: Explore a treasure trove of never-before-seen images, including concept designs for the show's dragons, locations, and costumes, plus candid on-set photos.OFFICIALLY LICENSED: The only officially licensed making-of book for HBO's House of the Dragon.COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION:The perfect companion to The Art of Game of Thrones and Game of Thrones: The Costumes. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

"It's hard to be brave,' said Piglet, sniffing slightly, "when you're only a Very Small Animal."Rabbit, who had begun to write very busily, looked up and said: "It is because you are a very small animal that you will be useful in the adventure before us."Winnie-the-Pooh has a certain way about him, a way of doing things that has made him the world's most beloved bear, and Pooh's Way, as Benjamin Hoff brilliantly demonstrates, seems strangely close to the ancient Chinese principles of Taoism. And as for Piglet, he embodies the very important principle of Te, meaning Virtue of the Small. Benjamin Hoff's explanations of Taoism and Te through Pooh and Piglet show that this is not an ancient and remote philosophy but something that you can use, here and now.An utterly unique book which makes complex concepts accessible with a little help from Pooh and his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. Pooh may be a Bear of Very Little Brain but there are lessons to be learned from his approach to life. Beautifully decorated by E.H.Shepard. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Anthony Ryan, 576 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Kniha - 544 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

A FINANCIAL TIMES, ECONOMIST AND NEW STATESMAN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020 'The most important non-fiction book of the year' David Hare In the years just before and after the fall of the Berlin Wall, people from across the political spectrum in Europe and America celebrated a great achievement, felt a common purpose and, very often, forged personal friendships. Yet over the following decades the euphoria evaporated, the common purpose and centre ground gradually disappeared, extremism rose once more and eventually - as this book compellingly relates - the relationships soured too. Anne Applebaum traces this history in an unfamiliar way, looking at the trajectories of individuals caught up in the public events of the last three decades. When politics becomes polarized, which side do you back? If you are a journalist, an intellectual, a civic leader, how do you deal with the re-emergence of authoritarian or nationalist ideas in your country? When your leaders appropriate history, or pedal conspiracies, or eviscerate the media and the judiciary, do you go along with it? Twilight of Democracy is an essay that combines the personal and the political in an original way and brings a fresh understanding to the dynamics of public life in Europe and America, both now and in the recent past. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

There is something beautiful and wild in the impossible architecture of lighthouses. They have been the homes and workplaces of men and women whose romantic guardianship has saved countless lives from cruel seas. Yet while that way of life fades away, as the lights go out and the buildings crumble, we still have their stories.From a blind lighthouse keeper tending a light in the Arctic Circle, to an intrepid young girl saving ships from wreck at the foot of her father's lighthouse, and the plight of the lighthouse crew cut off from society for forty days, this is a glorious book full of illuminating stories that will transport the reader to the world's most isolated and inspiring lighthouses.With over thirty tales that explore the depths to which we can sink and the heights to which we can soar as human beings, and accompanied by beautiful illustrations, nautical charts, maps, architectural plans and curious facts, A Brief Atlas of the Lighthouses at the End of the World is as full of wonder as the far flung lighthouses themselves.Translated from Spanish by Daniel Hahn (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The iconic bags, the instantly recognizable packaging, the celebrity fans – Hèrmes is the last word in luxurious accessories. Through the generations, Hermès have created innovative and exquisite accessories for the most glamorous customers. From their nineteenth-century saddlery workshop to 1960s Paris and beyond, Hermès has graced the arms and wardrobes of style icons from Grace Kelly and Jane Birkin to Victoria Beckham and Kim Kardashian. Little Book of Hermès tells the story of the evolution of the House of Hermès, through beautiful illustrations of the most coveted items and authoritative text by fashion historian Karen Homer. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The international bestseller and modern classic - over 20 million copies sold worldwide 'Shadow is the real deal, a novel full of cheesy splendour and creaking trapdoors, a novel where even the subplots have subplots. One gorgeous read' STEPHEN KING 'An instant classic' DAILY TELEGRAPH The Shadow of the Wind is a stunning literary thriller in which the discovery of a forgotten book leads to a hunt for an elusive author who may or may not still be alive... Hidden in the heart of the old city of Barcelona is the 'Cemetery of Lost Books', a labyrinthine library of obscure and forgotten titles that have long gone out of print. To this library, a man brings his 10-year-old son Daniel one cold morning in 1945. Daniel is allowed to choose one book from the shelves and pulls out 'The Shadow of the Wind' by Julian Carax. But as he grows up, several people seem inordinately interested in his find. Then, one night, as he is wandering the old streets once more, Daniel is approached by a figure who reminds him of a character from the book, a character who turns out to be the devil. This man is tracking down every last copy of Carax's work in order to burn them. What begins as a case of literary curiosity turns into a race to find out the truth behind the life and death of Julian Carax and to save those he left behind... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha z kolekce The School of Life Press. Kompendium znalostí o tom, jak funguje dětská mysl. (answear.cz)