Through one administration - frances hodgsonová-burnettová - e-kniha

eBook: A wonderfully powerful and interesting story of modern life and political intrigues in Washington, full of dramatic intensity and vivid portraiture. As a story of Washington life, dealing largely with what might be called social politics, it is certainly a success. As a society novel, it is indeed quite perfect; for while full justice is done to the frivolity and hollowncss of society, and to the fatal effect upon the sweetest and brightest natures of too much society, there is shown delicate appreciation of the fair and noble side of the social culture which both springs from and develops loftiness of nature and generosity of soul. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: The sequel to The Head of the House of Coombe, Burnett's Robin begins at the start of WWI, when Donal, a young, handsome soldier, is facing a great possibility of death. Before his departure for Germany, he leaves his lover, Robin, under the supervision of the stodgy Earl of Coombe. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Esmeralda Rogers is a simple farm girl in North Carolina in love with her neighbour David. But when the discovery of iron ore on their farm suddenly makes the family wealthy, Esmeralda’s mother sets her sights on a high society city life, deeming David unworthy of her daughter’s hand.While the newly found wealth makes Esmeralda and her father uncomfortable, the family matriarch sees it as her opportunity to live the life she’s always dreamed of.The family arrives in Paris, eager to join the Parisian society and Esmeralda is forced to accept a marriage proposal from a French count. But as fates intervene, Esmeralda and David might have a chance at a happy ending after all. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Twenty years ago, a young runaway boy named Jem Haworth collapsed in the snow in front of a foundry. Today, he runs the foundry that now bears his name. Now the wealthy Mr. Ffrench, wants to become Haworth's partner. Mr. Ffrench also has a beautiful daughter named Rachel. But unlike her father, she looks down on the working class..Taking place in a small English manufacturing town set against the early days of industrialization is a study in human nature, filled with colorful characters like the engineer Hilary Murdoch and his cousin Christian, who works on his father's failed invention and Granny Dixon, who always speaks her mind. Dealing with destructive passions, a tangled web of relationships, the struggle of gender roles and social hierarchy this is perfect for fans of classics like "Wuthering Heights" and "Great Expectations". - (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: She had been at Oakvale Springs for two weeks. She was alone, out of her element, and knew nobody. The fact that she was a New Yorker, and had never before been so far South, was rather against her. On her arrival she had been glanced over and commented upon with candor.“She is a Yankee,” said the pretty and remarkably youthful-looking mother of an apparently grown-up family from New Orleans. “You can see it.”And though the remark was not meant to be exactly severe, Olivia felt that it was very severe, indeed, under existing circumstances. She heard it as she was giving her orders for breakfast to her own particular jet-black and highly excitable waiter, and she felt guilty at once and blushed, hastily taking a sip of ice-water to conceal her confusion. When she went upstairs afterward she wrote a very interesting letter to her brother in New York, and tried to make an analysis of her sentiments for his edification. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: In 'Vagabondia' the bustling streets of 20th century London are home to an artistic family with great ambitions. Phil and his three sisters want only to live a bohemian lifestyle, free of financial speculation, but in a town that revolves around the accumulation of wealth and power, such dreams are hard to achieve. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Who hasn't dreamt of discovering that they're the secret heir to a great fortune? Temple Barholm, or simply T. Tembarom for short, never did. As an orphan growing up on the mean streets of early 20th century New York City he simply can't afford such foolish notions. Needless to say it comes as an unexpected surprise when Tembarom turns out to be the long forgotten heir to an old family fortune and must make the journey over to England, where unimaginable wealth - and a murder mystery – awaits him. Frances Burnett is the author of 'T. Tembarom', and by her own admission, the story is inspired by one of her more famous works, 'Little Lord Fauntleroy'. This classic rags to riches story is Oliver Twist meets Richie Rich, with a murder mystery twist in the middle... - (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: A fascinating tale in which a young girl mysteriously sees the ghosts of people who have passed, who she calls the white people. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: American heiress Octavia Bassett arrives in a sleepy English town to visit her aunt Belinda. She’s extremely wealthy, privileged and independent, which doesn’t go over well with the locals. Her arrival sets tongues wagging and ruffles feathers of the very conservative and traditional residents. Indifferent to the impression she creates, Octavia befriends Lucia Gaston, the meek granddaughter of the village matriarch, Lady Theobald.More friction arise as Lucia’s intended, Captain Barold, proposes to Octavia. She turns him down flat and leaves him dumbfounded. Meanwhile, Lucia, inspired by her friend’s independence falls in love with Mr. Burmistone, a mill owner her grandmother frowns upon.Then Octavia’s father and former fiancé arrive in town causing even more commotion among the locals. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Emily Fox-Seton is a young woman of good birth but no money who works as a companion and assistant for various members of the upper class. She lives in a rented room in a boarding house owned and run by Mrs. Cupp and her daughter, Jane. Her chief employer is Lady Maria Bayne, who is both very selfish and very funny, although she does come to care for Emily. One day, Lady Maria invites Emily to come to a country house party-and to act as Lady Maria's companion, which means she gets to participate in the social activities. The most important guest at the party is Lady Maria's cousin, the marquis James Walderhurst. Emily finds out that he lost his first wife and son many years ago, and if he wants an heir to inherit his title and estates, he must remarry and have another son. During the preparations for the party, a letter arrives at the estate with the news that Mrs. Cupp is selling the house where Emily lives and she breaks in tears. Moved by Emily's unfortunate destiny, Walderhurst takes pity and proposes her. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: In "Two Little Pilgrims' Progress " Mrs. Burnett is at her best. It is the story of two children — a little boy and girl — brought up on a Western farm, where they have been neglected by their aunt with whom they live, and who find their chief happiness in reading Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress " in a corner of the barn. Just then they hear of what must have been a glimpse of fairyland to so many Western children, the White City of the Chicago Exhibition, and they make up their minds to take their small savings and go to see the wonder. This is their pilgrims' progress, and their adventures, which in the end result most happily, are told by Mrs. Burnett in her well-known delightful manner. A book that has the potential to rival even "Fauntleroy " in popularity. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: It tells the story of Clorinda, an arguably dislikable heroine living in the late seventeenth-century. With her mother having died whilst giving birth to her, Clorinda is brought up by her disreputable father who brings her up wearing 'boys clothes' and doing 'boy things'. However, as she gets older, Clorinda realises that she must act like a woman if she is to marry. However, her strong will and independence and refusal to do as others wish, culminate in her having to keep a terrible secret from her eventual husband. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Lord Osmonde has everything he could possibly want. He is wealthy, gracious, kind and handsome. The only thing missing is a wife.But one day he sets his eyes on the unruly and tomboyish daughter of a reckless lord, Clorinda.Osmonde, like many of the other men, is smitten with the spirited woman and patiently waits for fate to bring them together. But with so much competition, marriage proposals and temptations, will Clorinda realize he’s her soulmate or fall for someone else?"His Grace of Osmonde" is a sequel to "A Lady of Quality." While the previous book introduces readers to Clorinda, this book takes a closer look at the man who loves her and their relationship. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: As if it wasn’t enough that he was born with a hump, Zia is forced to beg on the streets of old Bethlehem. Everything he earns is taken away from him by the wicked woman who keeps him, and in return she beats him daily.Being a hunchback in biblical times is far from easy. Especially if you happen to be cursed with a gentle soul and a kind heart, like Zia. When the people see him in the streets they shout "Unclean, unclean!" until he hurries away.‘The Little Hunchback Zia’ is a heartbreaking story of a small boy, born with deformity and orphaned, who must overcome many obstacles to change his life. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: That Lass o' Lowrie's is set in Lankashire and recounts the life of Joan Lowrie, a young woman raised in the impoverished mining town. Joan tries to rise herself above the grim background and move up socially, as she falls in love with a man of a higher social status. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Theo: A Sprightly Love Story by Frances Hodgson Burnett is one of the greatest works in the field of fiction. It is one of the vintage collections by the Frances Hodgson Burnett . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: When their parents suddenly die, siblings José and Pepita are left in the care of their grandmother, already an old woman. Their uncle is a wealthy man, yet he only helps by giving the children some fallen fruit to eat every now and again.Life is hard in rural Spain during the 19th century, and from a young age José must work in his uncle’s vineyards. José is slow and simple, while his sister, seemingly the more fortunate of the two, grows more beautiful every day. Surely a girl of such beauty must be destined for greater things, suggests the village priest, Padre Alejandro. He tells the children to travel to Madrid, and so they do, but life in the big city turns out to be just as hard as life in the countryside, and much more complicated...‘The Pretty Sister of José’ by Frances Hodgson Burnett is not only a tale of struggle and romance. It is also a political commentary on the position of girls and women in a society that favours the limited few. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: This is the story of a young boy named Barty, who after reading Robinson Crusoe, decides he wants to be on a desert island as well. He has a magical friend, the Good Wolf, who's able to make that happen for him. What kind of adventures will he be able to go on? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: This is the tale of Amor, a young orphaned king in the care of a wise old man who spirits him away from the gloomy city he was born in. When Amor ascends his throne he returns to his city, and mystifies its inhabitants by ordering them to plant and nurture the seeds of a magical blue flower. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: A wonderful collection of short stories, including the following: LITTLE SAINT ELIZABETH, THE STORY OF PRINCE FAIRYFOOT, THE PROUD LITTLE GRAIN OF WHEAT, BEHIND THE WHITE BRICK . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: The Dawn of Tomorrow by Frances Hodgson Burnett: In this thought-provoking novel, Frances Hodgson Burnett explores the struggles and aspirations of women in early 20th-century America. "The Dawn of Tomorrow" follows the journey of two sisters as they navigate societal expectations, pursue their dreams, and challenge traditional gender roles. Key Aspects of the Book "The Dawn of Tomorrow":Feminine Identity: Burnett's novel delves into the evolving roles and identities of women during a transformative period in history.Women's Rights: The book touches on themes of women's suffrage, empowerment, and the fight for equality.Character Development: "The Dawn of Tomorrow" presents well-developed and relatable female characters who grapple with personal ambitions and societal pressures. (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)

eBook: 1888. Burnett, began as a novelist, but she is now best remembered for her children's books including Sara Crewe (which was later rewritten to become The Little Princess).It begins: In the first place, Miss Minchin lived in London. Her home was a large, dull, tall one, in a large, dull square, where all the houses were alike, and all the sparrows were alike, and where all the door-knockers made the same heavy sound, and on still days-and nearly all the days were still-seemed to resound through the entire row in which the knock was knocked. On Miss Minchin's door there was a brass plate. On the brass plate there was described in black letters, Miss Minchin's Select Seminary for Young Ladies. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Dive into this joyous collection of classical children’s books from some of the best writers for little hearts and young minds. Uncover the magic of childhood classics from ´Anne of Green Gables´, ´The Wind in the Willows´, and ´The Secret Garden´ to ´The Velveteen Rabbit´ and ´The Wonderful Adventures of Nils´. Follow one girl's search for belonging, go on thrilling adventures with our favourite furry friends, discover a magical garden, learn about love and reality with a toy rabbit, and join one boy as he embarks on fantastical farmland adventures! Weaving a touching and intoxicating collection of coming-of-age tales, this ‘Classic Children's Books Collection’ is the perfect companion for fans of Netflix’s ‘Anne with an E’. Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942) was a Canadian author and poet. Best known for her novel ‘Anne of Green Gables’, it remains one of the best-selling books worldwide and has been adapted for both stage and screen. Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932) was a British writer born in Edinburgh, Scotland. He is most famous for the children’s classics ‘The Wind in the Willows’ and ‘The Reluctant Dragon’. Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924) was a British-American novelist and playwright. Best known for her celebrated children’s novels, Burnett’s work spans ‘Little Lord Fauntleroy’, ‘A Little Princess’, and ‘The Secret Garden’. Selma Lagerlöf (1858-1940) was a Swedish author and the first woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Her work spans ‘The Saga of Goesta Berling’, ‘The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson’, and ‘Jerusalem’. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The classic English children's novel of three young friends and one special garden, stunningly reimagined in a deluxe full-color edition, illustrated with beautiful artwork and unique interactive features created by the award-winning design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter film franchise, MinaLima-sure to delight fans of the live action film versions coming in 2018 from Disney and Universal Studios.After tragedy leaves Mary Lennox orphaned, the bratty ten-year-old British girl is sent from her home in India to Yorkshire, to live with Archibald Craven, a distant uncle whom she has never met.At first, life in the isolated Misselthwaite Manor is as cold and desolate as the bleak moor outside her window. Then Mary learns the story of the late Mrs. Craven, the estate's mistress, who spent hours in a walled garden tending to her roses. Mrs. Craven died after an accident in the garden, and her forlorn husband forbid anyone to enter it again, locking it and burying the key. The tale piques Mary's curiosity and inspires her to find this secret garden, a search that introduces her to new friends, including a robin redbreast; Dickson, a twelve-year-old boy with a kindness to animals; and Colin, her secluded sickly first-cousin. Spending time in the garden transforms Mary and Colin and ultimately, life at Misselthwaite Manor itself.Originally published in 1911, Frances Hodgson Burnett's poignant story has captured reader's hearts for more than a century. Part of Harper Design's series of deluxe reimagined children's classics, this captivating unabridged gift edition takes readers on a memorable journey that teaches them lessons about hardship, friendship, happiness, and restoration.Illustrated throughout, The Secret Garden comes with ten interactive features, including:A layout of the Manor House and groundsA map of the Secret GardenA dial showing how plants grow throughout the seasonA cut-out paper doll of Mary and her clothesA removable letter to Dickon from his older sister, the maid who tells Mary the story of the garden (knihydobrovsky.cz)

What happens when a poor young boy from New York City suddenly finds himself in a beautiful English castle with a rich and angry old grandfather? Will he be able to become an English lord? Or will someone else try to take his place? An incredible and exciting story of how love, friendship and kindness can change people and the world we live in. Dossiers:Children in Victorian Times;From New York City to London! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Audiokniha:,Audiokniha The Secret Garden namluvená rodilým mluvčím. Jazyková úroveň A2 pro mírně pokročilé posluchače. One day, in India, nine-year old Mary wakes up and finds that she is completely alone. Back home in England, she is sent to live with an uncle she has never met. His house is a strange, lonely place where she will gradually discover secret after secret in a new and magical world. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A beautifully illustrated journal of ten-year-old Mary Lennox based on the enchanting new family movie, The Secret Garden, launching globally in Spring 2020. The perfect gift for all fans of The Secret Garden! From the producers of Harry Potter and Paddington, Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic tale returns to cinemas in the story of Mary Lennox (Dixie Egerickx), who is sent to live with her uncle, Archibald Craven (Colin Firth) and housekeeper Mrs Medlock (Julie Walters) in the Yorkshire moors. There she meets her cousin Colin (Edan Hayhurst) and together they discover a wondrous secret garden, a magical place of adventure that will change their lives forever. In this stunning gift book, featuring full colour interiors with stills from the film and unique content, Mary notes her thoughts and feelings, as well as making observations about the world around her. It will open the reader’s eyes to the themes of The Secret Garden and how nature may be more connected to our lives than we think. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Knížka, jejíž anotaci právě prohlížete, je až neskutečně krásná a pronikavě silná. Je z toho šafránově mála vyprávění, jimž člověk podlehne, ať je mu devět, třicet dva nebo sedmdesát osm let. Výjimečná knížka, příběh psaný pro čtenářky a právě tak pro čtenáře! Hned na počátku prožijeme hrůzu: Potom se začaly dít hrozné věci a Mary pochopila, co znamená tajemná atmosféra, která se vznášela nad oním ránem. Propukla totiž cholera. Rozpoutala se ve své nejhorší podobě a lidé padali mrtví k zemi jako mouchy. Chůva onemocněla hned první noc a právě kvůli její smrti se ozýval nářek z příbytků služebnictva. Než nadešel další den, zemřeli ještě tři sluhové a ostatní se v hrůze rozutekli pryč. Všude se šířila panika a v bungalovech umírali lidé. Z Mary se během několika hodin stává sirotek a za několik dní musí opustit koloniální Indii - jediný domov, který dosud poznala. Vydává se ke vzdáleným příbuzným do Anglie, jenže v jejich velkém tmavém domě, který má snad stovku většinou nepoužívaných, zamčených pokojů - nejméně jeden z nich ovšem ukrývá tajemství - se cítí, jako by zůstala na světě úplně sama. Zvlášť když člověk všude kolem narazí napřed na lány nudných zelinářských záhonů a za nimi pak na nekonečná pustá vřesoviště. Ještě věříte, že je to výjimečně krásná kniha? Sáhla do kapsy, vytáhla klíč a zjistila, že se do klíčové dírky hodí. Zasunula ho dovnitř a otočila jím. Musela klíč chytit oběma rukama, a nakonec povolil. Pak se zhluboka nadechla a podívala se na dlouhou cestičku za sebou, aby se přesvědčila, že tam nikdo není. Zřejmě tudy žádní lidé nechodí. Mary se znovu zhluboka nadechla, protože byla nervózní, odsunula dlouhý pohupující se břečťanový závěs a zatlačila do dveří, které se pomaličku otevřely. Mary vklouzla rychle dovnitř, dveře za sebou zavřela, zůstala stát zády k nim a rozhlížela se kolem. Dech se jí zrychlil vzrušením, údivem a radostí současně. Stála uvnitř tajemné zahrady. Život malé Mary a jejího bratrance Colina - ještě před chvílí to byli docela otravní a sobečtí jedinci - se navždy promění. Zláká je zahrada a život v ní se všemi nástrahami a háčky. Podaří se jim kdysi krásnou, ale teď zanedbanou zahradu s pomocí zkušenějšího kamaráda Dickona tajně vzkřísit, poznají ji jako živoucí a umíněnou bytost a pak zjistí, že rozkvétají spolu s ní a že se vlastně stal zázrak: V trávě pod stromy, v šedých kamenných nádobách na květiny, které stály ve výklencích a všude jinde, zářily zlaté, fialové a bílé flíčky. Na stromech nad nimi svítily růžové a sněhobílé květy. Všude se třepetala křídla, znělo sladké cvrlikání a bzukot a rozléval se bezpočet vůní. Tajemná zahrada je příběh o skrytých silách a zřejmých nádherách přírody, o jejím ohrožení a o úsilí, jež ji dokáže navrátit k novému životu, je to vyprávění plné tajemných náznaků, znepokojivých psychologických momentů, překvapivých odhalení a hlubokých, fantastických záhad. Vyprávění, jež se staví s porozuměním ke složitostem života, k otázkám dobra a zla a hlavně k nám, kteří ono dobro i zlo zosobňujeme. Příběh dostal už mnohokrát filmovou i televizní podobu a jeho muzikálové provedení okouzlilo Broadway. V nejnovější filmové verzi (2020) vynikají Colin Firth a mladinká Dixie Egerickx. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Beloved by fans across the globe, The Secret Garden explores the coming-of-age story of a little girl determined to bring a mysterious garden--and her uncle's broken heart--back to life. This time-honored classic is now available as an exclusive collector's edition featuring: A beautiful, high-end hardcover with Laci Fowler's distinctive hand-painted art and embossing/debossing treatments to bring the art to life Story details are incorporated into the cover art as surprise finds for the consummate fan Decorative interior pages containing quotes throughout Matching ribbon marker and gold page edges When orphaned Mary Lennox comes to live at her uncle's great house with nearly one hundred rooms, she finds it full of secrets. Her uncle keeps himself locked up, and at night Mary hears the sound of crying echoing down one of the long corridors.The gardens surrounding the large property are her only escape. Then one day Mary discovers a secret garden, surrounded by walls and a locked gate. With the help of two unexpected companions, Mary discovers a way in--and becomes determined to bring the garden back to life.Exploring themes of magical wonder, the necessity of friendship, and the beauty of the natural world, this unique collector's edition presents Frances Hodgson Burnett's beloved tale of friendship and family in a giftable new way. This edition of The Secret Garden is part of a four-volume collection, which also includes Anne of Green Gables, Winnie-the-Pooh and Other Delightful Stories, and Peter Pan. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

When tenyearold Mary Lennoxs parents die in India, she goes to live in her uncles sad house in England... Published in 1911, this novel is considered a classic of childrens literature. The book also contains files on Victorian games and toys, as well as on British wildlife. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

In the mid1880s, young Cedric Errol lives with his mother in New York. They are quite poor after the death of Cedrics father, but live a simple happy life together. Then, one day, an English lawyer comes to visit them. He has a message from the Earl of Dorincourt, Cedrics rich English grandfather, that will change Cedrics life forever. Will he be happy? Will he win the heart of his old angry grandfather? Enjoy reading about this little boy and discover if he stays true to himself even with all the changes in his life. In this reader you will find Information about Frances Hodgson Burnett CLIL History July 4 American Independence A section focusing on films, cartoons and games about Little Lord Fauntleroy Glossary of difficult words Comprehension and extension activities including KEY (KET) Final test (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Sara Crewe is a wealthy, intelligent and imaginative girl. Alone in a new country she tries to settle in and make friends at Miss Minchins School for Young Ladies. But when she learns that she will never see her beloved father again, her life is turned upside down and now poor Sara has to work as a servant. Her experiences soon teach her that being a princess on the inside counts more than any outward expression of royalty. Sara Crewe je bohatá, bystrá a nápaditá dívenka. Zvyká si sama v nové zemi a snaží se najít si v dívčí škole slečny Minchinové kamarádky.Když se však dozví, že už nikdy neuvidí svého milovaného otce, obrátí se její život vzhůru nohama a nyní již úplně chudá Sára musí pracovat jako služebná. Její zkušenostiji brzo naučí, že je cennějšíbýt princeznou ve svém nitru než navenek. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: A work by turns hilarious and grim, Evelina tells the story of a young woman\'s education in the ways of the world, vividly rendering life in eighteenth-century England. Raised by a pastor after her mother died and her father abandoned her, Evelina leaves the seclusion of the country for her first season out, encounters all manner of people–from prospective husbands to rakes to vulgar relatives–and endures all manner of trials before she achieves her final triumph.“Before Evelina,” W. D. Howells proclaimed, “the heart of girlhood had never been so fully opened in literature.” Samuel Johnson called Burney “a real wonder” and Thomas Babington Macaulay wrote, “We owe to [Burney], not only Evelina, Cecilia, and Camilla, but also Mansfield Park and The Absentee.” (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: First published in 1923 \'Through Russia\' is a collection of short stories by the well-known Russian author, Maxim Gorky. The collection includes \'The Birth of a Man\', \'Nilushka\', and \'The Dead Man\'. With some of the stories written during the turbulent period of the Russian Revolution, the tales in this collection frequently deal with the social issues of the time. The focus is on the struggles of everyday, ordinary people, portraying them in a sympathetic and compassionate way. A great introduction to the work of Maxim Gorky, and a fascinating snapshot of a changing early twentieth century Russia. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Toto je příběh dívky s medvědím srdcem... Občas, když někdo umře, hledá jeho duše místo, kde by se ukryla. A někteří lidé mají takové místo uvnitř sebe. Duchové, kteří zoufale hledají útočiště, se pokouší ukrýt i ve dvanáctileté Makepeace. Ta se jejich nočním pokusům naučila bránit. Jednoho dne ji ale velké neštěstí o tuto schopnost připraví. Teď uvnitř ní přebývá jakási duše. Je divoká, zvířecí a silná. Zároveň může znamenat její jedinou ochranu. Makepeace je totiž poslána k bohatým předkům svého otce, aby u nich vyrůstala. Všude se mluví o blížící se válcea lidé s jejími schopnostmi budou velmi žádaní. Podaří se skrýt její tajemství? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Americká autorka líčí ve své mimořádně úspěšné knize radosti i strasti, jež jí a jejím blízkým přineslo rozhodnutí zakoupit opuštěnou usedlost na toskánském venkově a pustit se do její opravy, především ale své objevování krás okolní krajiny, chutí místní kuchyně i půvabu volně plynoucích dnů toskánského jara a léta. Svodům italské přírody, historie a venkovského životního stylu není v podání Mayesové obtížné podlehnout – autorka dokáže se stejným zápalem a humorem přiblížit dobrodružství stavebních úprav a zahradních prací na léta neobdělávaných pozemcích stejně jako návštěvu trhu v blízkém městečku či sžívání s místními obyvateli a jejich zvyklostmi, a své podmanivé vyprávění prokládá i téměř pěti desítkami kuchařských receptů. Kniha figurovala více než dva roky na žebříčku bestsellerů listu New York Times a r. 2003 se dočkala i filmového zpracování.Frances Mayesová (1940) je autorkou čtyř úspěšných knih vycházejících z jejích pobytů v Toskánsku, kde pravidelně tráví část roku, a několika svazků prózy a poezie. Je pravidelnou přispěvatelkou časopisů Food & Wine, House Beautiful a dalších periodik, na San Francisco State University přednáší obor tvůrčího psaní. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Co znamená domov? A co všechno jej pomáhá utvářet? Královna cestování Frances Mayesová vždy hledala pocit domova, ať už navštívila jakýkoli kontinent. Její dům v italské Cortoně, který čtenáři a čtenářky autorčiných knih dobře znají, byl pro ni láskou na první pohled. Vše, co se ho týká, líčí v novince přímo vroucně a každý detail evokuje vodopád zábavných historek i myšlenek. Mayesová se rozbíhá k rozličným tématům, jako je jídlo, zahradničení nebo příroda, vzpomíná také na domovy svých přátel i na chvilková útočiště, která vyvolávají touhu po jiném životě. Nechybí zážitky z cest po Itálii, Francii, Mexiku či americkém Jihu. Místo na světě je kniha o touze po domově. Frances Mayesová (1940) je americká spisovatelka. Její knihy o kultuře a kuchyni Itálie byly přeloženy do více než padesáti jazyků. Vydala také několik románů a sbírek poezie. Na Sanfranciské státní univerzitě vedla katedru tvůrčího psaní a Centrum poezie. Nyní se věnuje psaní, cestování a obnově historické zahrady. Žije střídavě v Severní Karolíně a v italské Cortoně. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: V roce 1942 se Yvette a James v Egyptě poprvé drželi za ruce. Navzdory bombám vybuchujícím všude kolem. Zas a znova si ve válečném šílenství nacházeli cestu jeden k druhému. A po válce našli štěstí v Anglii…V roce 1974 se ovdovělý James stěhuje do malé vesničky ani ne půl hodiny jízdy od městečka, kde před čtvrtstoletím vybudovali s Yvett svůj první společný domov. A narazí zde na ozvěny temné minulosti, které jej donutí přehodnotit vše, co si myslel, že ví o svém životě i milované ženě. Dokáže zlomený muž nalézt cestu ke svému synovi a odpustit sám sobě? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Čtenáře, které si získalo inspirativní vyprávění Frances Mayesové v knihách Pod toskánským sluncem a La bella Toscana, nepochybně nezklame ani třetí svazek úvah a zápisků odrážejících autorčino sžívání s toskánskou krajinou, historií, kuchyní a životním stylem. Dvacáté výročí osudové chvíle, kdy se rozhodla zakoupit opuštěnou usedlost jménem Bramasole poblíž toskánské Cortony a pustit se do její nákladné opravy, je Mayesové mimo jiné příležitostí k opětovnému zamýšlení nad tím, co ji přimělo k navázání až překvapivě hlubokého vztahu s místní krajinou, jejími obyvateli a způsobem života. Ani tentokrát však neopomene podat zprávu o všem, co se v Bramasole a okolí v posledních letech změnilo, vylíčí své nové objevy v bližším i vzdálenějším okolí Cortony, připojí sérii nových kuchařských receptů a nenechá nás na pochybách o tom, že ve společnosti svých italských sousedů a přátel nalezla skutečný "italský domov". (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,Vydejte se bočními uličkami italských měst, objevujte skrytá zákoutí a vychutnejte typickou vůni a hluk tržišť. Autorka úspěšných knih Pod Toskánským sluncem a Toskánsko pro každý den odkrývá Itálii tak, jak ji znají pouze místní. Se svým manželem Edem tentokrát křižuje všech třináct italských regionů od severního Furlánska po Sicílii a cestou požitkářsky představuje místní kuchyni a lahodné pití, památky a neznámá místa, která v turistických průvodcích nenajdete. Spojuje cestovní deník, konkrétní recepty nebo vyprávění o historických zajímavostech. S její knihou probrouzdáte město dřív, než skončí snová doba mezi obědem a večeří. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Strávit rok v Itálii, pít víno, cestovat a potkávat nové přátele. K tomu se spontánně rozhodne trojice žen, které odmítnou jen usedle dožít. Vyberou úspory a pronajmou si starý kamenný dům v Toskánsku. O příhodách nadšených cestovatelek vypráví jejich sousedka, americká spisovatelka, která na toskánském venkově pracuje na biografii své blízké přítelkyně. Příjezd nových obyvatelek ji vytrhne od práce a ona se stane průvodkyní po jejich toskánském dobrodružství. Všechny tři ženy se s chutí vrhnou do italského života a vydají se za dávno zapomenutými vášněmi – s radikálními a nepředvídatelnými výsledky. Frances Mayesová po průvodcích, kuchařské knize a osobním vyprávění napsala román, který stejně jako její předchozí knihy vypráví o zážitcích z kuchyně a krásách Itálie a nabízí tipy na památky, města, jídlo a pití. V tomto románu se jí navíc povedlo vystihnout nejen vůni italských tržišť a chuť dobrého vína, ale i sílu ženského přátelství a touhu po životě jako takovém. Mayesová Frances(1940) je autorkou jedenácti úspěšných knih o kultuře a kuchyni Itálie, kde s manželem napůl žije. Vydala také několik svazků prózy a poezie. Je pravidelnou přispěvatelkou časopisů Food & Wine, House Beautiful a dalších periodik. Na San Francisco State University přednáší tvůrčí psaní. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: ‘Through the Wheat’ (1923) is a novel by the American journalist, scriptwriter, and novelist Thomas Alexander Boyd (1898–1935). Influenced by his own experiences on the battlefields of France in the First World War, this story follows William Hicks, a rifleman in the U.S. Marine Corps, through his first experience of combat. After enlisting, William Hicks is eager to see combat but as friends die and the reality of war hits home, he must find the strength to survive. Culminating at the Battle of Belleau Wood, this harrowing, evocative tale of the horrors of war is an action-packed, gripping tale about bravery and the futility of war, perfect for lovers of war fiction. Thomas Alexander Boyd (1898–1935) was an American journalist, scriptwriter, and novelist. A member of the U.S. Marine Corps, Boyd saw service during World War One and his harrowing experiences influenced many of his works. He is best known for the novels ´Through the Wheat´ (1923), ‘The Dark Cloud’ (1924), and a book of short stories, ‘Point of Honor’ (1925). (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Shedding the turn-of-the-century social confines she felt existed for women in America, Edith Wharton set out in the newly invented \"motor-car\" to explore the cities and countryside of France. In A Motor-Flight Through France, originally published in 1908, Wharton combines the power of her prose, her love for travel, and her affinity for France to produce this compelling travelogue.Now back in print, this edition of will interest students of American literature as well as those who wish to see France through the eyes of a great American writer. The introduction analyzes Wharton\'s use of the genre of travel writing and places Wharton\'s work in the context of her life and times. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: First published in 1907, ‘Through the Magic Door’ is an essay by the ‘Sherlock Holmes’ author on the joy of literature and reading. In it, he enthuses about his favourite books and authors which include Sir Walter Scott, Samuel Pepys, and Edgar Allen Poe. Doyle describes how he often used to have to choose between lunch and a new book during his student days and gives his thoughts and advice to readers. A fascinating piece of writing from the British author. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Lawrence ... describes the poems [in this first collection of his unrhymed poems] as "intended as an essential story, or history, or confession", the critical experience occurring in the period of, "roughly, the sixth lustre of a man's life"-that is, from the age of 25 to 30. His Argument emphasizes the dramatic nature of the sequence. He speaks of "the protagonist" and of "the conflict of love and hate [that] goes on between the man and the woman, and between these two and the world around them, till it reaches some sort of conclusion, they transcend into some condition of blessedness". Foreword and Argument complement each other: Look! is both a personal confession and a drama. In both respects, it is closely related to the three novels which belong to the same period, 1912-1917. (From Jeremy Hooker's Introduction) (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: The batik of Java has a special place in museum textile collections and aspects of the art of batik have been discussed at length in countless publications. This study, based on the batik collections of the Náprstek Museum, raises a number of questions which have been so far underexplored. How strong is the evidence for the early manufacture of batik in Java? How and when did batik-making become widely practised there? Was it made by village women for their own use? How and why did batik develop into an industry employing thousands of people, filling warehouses with stock to be distributed throughout the Indonesian archipelago? What was the effect of the introduction of wax printing and of aniline dyes? It is often asserted that batik carries deep meaning. To what extent is this really the case? When did batik depicting wayang or shadow puppet figures start to be made, and who for? What was the role of calligraphy batiks? And what was it that drew European collectors to batik in the early 20th century? What local circumstances governedtheir choices? In a series of essays, this volume explores these questions, drawing on contemporary sources and providing a wealth of new insights. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: Set during the \'Seven Years War\' between England and France, \'A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy\' was one of Sterne\'s last works. Seen as the epilogue to his \'Tristram Shandy\' books (later adapted for film, as \'A Cock and Bull Story´, starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon), it tells the tale of Yorick, as he travels between the two countries. While visiting Paris, Yorick is discovered to be without a passport. When he flees to Versailles in order to get one, he is mistaken for the jester in Shakespeare\'s \'Hamlet\'. Will he be able to escape imprisonment, or is the game up for our hero? A superb satire on another author\'s less-than-sentimental travelogue through the same countries.- (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: In English for the first time, with a foreword written by Zindzi Mandela, daughter of Nelson Mandela, this is a heartbreaking memoir of infertility, adoption, and fatherhood from one of Denmark’s most beloved tv personalities. One summer evening, on a blind date that is almost cancelled, Pelle Hvenegaard meets Caroline. He knows right away that this woman is the love of his life and the mother of his children. Their path to a family is not smooth. But after six years of infertility and the trials of the adoption system, they finally open the doors of their Copenhagen home to little Zoe Ukhona. Pelle’s account, told through letters to his daughter, is brutally honest, heart-wrenchingly tragic, and yet filled with warmth and good humour. It is a story of love, family, and hope. Highly recommended to those moved by Sarah Sentilles’ "Stranger Care" and "Finding Chika" by Mitch Albom. Pelle Hvenegaard first became world famous at twelve years old when he played the lead role in Bille August's Oscar-winning film "Pelle the Conqueror". A career in television and broadcast journalism followed. He has written four books on themes of adoption, love and identity. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook:,V dubnu 2004 přilétá Dan Mills a jeho četa osmnácti odstřelovačů do jižního Iráku jako součást britského pěšího praporu vyslaného do země, aby si získali srdce a přízeň místních obyvatel. Avšak brzy budou bojovat o své životy. Doma jim říkali, že jdou do Iráku udržovat mír, ale žádný mír tam nebyl. Během několika dní po příchodu na základnu jsou vtaženi do nejdelšího a neutuchajícího boje, jaký britská armáda nepoznala padesát let. Od jednoho z Land Roverů praporu se odrazil granát, skutálel se pod něj a vybuchl. Tento přepad ze zálohy zahájil totální bitvu, během které Mills zabil muže střelou, která útočníkovi utrhla hlavu. Bude to dlouhý turnus. Z tohoto malého místa se jako v nějakém post-apokalyptickém zlém snu Šíleného Maxe stává peklo. Teploty u země často dosahují skoro padesáti stupňů Celsia, kanalizační rozvody už dlouho nefungují a všude, kam se podíváte, se hromadí páchnoucí a zahnívající kuchyňské odpadky. Třešinkou na dortu je vítr vysušující krky, improvizovaná výbušná zařízení a dobře vyzbrojení a organizovaní povstalci vyzbrojení AK-47, RPG a neomezenou zásobou minometných granátů. Šest měsíců bojovali britští vojáci sami, odříznutí, obklíčení, pod stálou palbou, ale neustoupili ani o píď. Sniper One je vzrušujícím příběhem vytrvalosti, kamarádství, černého humoru a odvahy tváří v tvář urputnému a vražednému útoku. (knihydobrovsky.cz)