Where the heart should be - sarah crossan

Thought-provoking and incredibly moving, it explores love and family during The Great HungerIreland, 1846 Nell is working as a scullery maid in the kitchen of the Big House. Once she loved school and books and dreaming. But there's not much choice of work when the land grows food that rots in the earth. Now she is scrubbing, peeling, washing, sweeping for Sir Philip Wicken, the man who owns her home, her family's land, their crops, everything. His dogs are always well fed, even as famine sets in. Upstairs in the Big House, where Nell is forbidden to enter, is Johnny Browning, newly arrived from England: the young nephew who will one day inherit it all. And as hunger and disease run rampant all around them, a spark of life and hope catches light when Nell and Johnny find each other. This is a love story, and the story of a people being torn apart. This is a powerful and unforgettable novel from the phenomenally talented Sarah Crossan. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kokosová rohožka nesmí chybět před dveřmi žádné domácnosti. Tato kokosová rohožka je jak krásná, tak praktická. Hlavním úkolem rohožek je zachycení nečistot. Díky jejich kartáčovému povrchu automaticky čistí obuv všech příchozích a pomáhají tak udržovat čistotu. Rohožka je navíc vaší vizitkou, její vzor napovídá mnoho o obyvatelích nejen návštěvám. (4home.cz)

A lone gunman takes the women and doctors at a controversial abortion clinic hostage. Nobody has ended up there by choice. As the tense negotiation for their release unfolds, hour by crucial hour, back in time through the day that brought the hostages and their captor to this moment, every certainty is questioned, every judgement thrown into sharp relief. Because matters of life and death look very different when you, or the ones you love, are staring down the barrel of a gun . . . Powerful, thought-provoking and deeply involving, Jodi Picoult's new novel is told in reverse, propelling the reader through intertwining characters and uncovering motives in this unflinching exploration of what makes a life. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

LP vinyl - Vinylová reedice druhého mixtape projektu americké zpěvačky. Deska původně vyšla v roce 2015. Americká zpěvačka Kehlani Ashley Parrish na sebe poprvé výrazněji upozornila jako členka popové skupiny Poplyfe, s níž se probojovala do finále soutěže Amerika hledá talent. Vinylová reedice druhého mixtape projektu americké zpěvačky. Deska původně vyšla v roce 2015. Americká zpěvačka Kehlani Ashley Parrish na sebe poprvé výrazněji upozornila jako členka popové skupiny Poplyfe, s níž se probojovala do finále soutěže Amerika hledá talent. Byla rovněž součástí hiphopového uskupení The Heartbreak Gang, ale skutečně se proslavila až sólově. Vydala několik mixtapes, za You Should Be Here si dokonce vysloužila nominaci na Grammy. Dalším impulsem a důležitým krokem v kariéře pak bylo účinkování na soundtracku k filmu Suicide Squad, kde se objevila její skladba Gangsta. Rok vydání : 2015 Rok reedice : 2021 Seznam stop LP Intro / You Should Be Here / How That... (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Delia Owens, 392 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná #1 New York Times BestsellerA Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick"I can't even express how much I love this book! I didn't want this story to end!" Reese Witherspoon"Painfully beautiful." The New York Times Book ReviewFor years, rumors of the "Marsh Girl" have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. But Kya is not what they say.Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years alone in the marsh that she calls home, finding friends in the gulls and lessons in the sand. Then the time comes when she yearns to be touched and loved. When two young men from town become intrigued by her wild beauty, Kya opens herself to a new life - until the unthinkable happens.Perfect for fans of Barbara Kingsolver and Celeste Ng, Where the... (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Delia Owens, 384 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná #1 New York Times BestsellerA Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club Pick"I can't even express how much I love this book! I didn't want this story to end!" Reese Witherspoon"Painfully beautiful." The New York Times Book ReviewFor years, rumors of the "Marsh Girl" have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. But Kya is not what they say.Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years alone in the marsh that she calls home, finding friends in the gulls and lessons in the sand. Then the time comes when she yearns to be touched and loved. When two young men from town become intrigued by her wild beauty, Kya opens herself to a new life - until the unthinkable happens.Perfect for fans of Barbara Kingsolver and Celeste Ng, Where the... (alza.cz)

Kniha - 64 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná A personal and powerful essay from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, the bestselling author of Americanah and Half of a Yellow Sun , based on her 2013 TEDx Talk of the same name.What does feminism mean today? That is the question at the heart of We Should All Be Feminists, a personal, eloquently-argued essay - adapted from her much-viewed Tedx talk of the same name - by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, the award-winning author of Americanah and Half of a Yellow Sun . With humour and levity, here Adichie offers readers a unique definition of feminism for the twenty-first century - one rooted in inclusion and awareness. She shines a light not only on blatant discrimination, but also the more insidious, institutional behaviours that marginalise women around the world, in order to help readers of all walks of life better understand the often masked realities of sexual politics. Throughout, she draws extensively on her... (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 52 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, 52 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Amid Iceland"s wild, volcanic landscape, rumours swirl of an eight-hundred-year-old manuscript inscribed with a long-lost saga about a ring of terrible power. A rediscovered saga alone would be worth a fortune, but, if the rumours can be believed, there is something much more valuable about this one. Something worth killing for. Something that will cost Professor Agnar Haraldsson his life. Untangling murder from myth is Iceland-born, Boston-raised homicide detective Magnus Jonson. Seconded to the Icelandic Police Force for his own protection after he runs afoul of a drug cartel back in Boston, Magnus also has his own reasons for returning to the country of his birth for the first time in nearly two decades - the unsolved murder of his father. And as Magnus is about to discover, the past casts a long shadow in Iceland. Binding Iceland"s landscape and history, secrets and superstitions in a strikingly original plot that will span several volumes, Where the Shadows Lie is the first in a thrilling new series from an established master. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

For years, rumors of the "Marsh Girl" have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. But Kya is not what they say. Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years alone in the marsh that she calls home, finding friends in the gulls and lessons in the sand. Then the time comes when she yearns to be touched and loved. When two young men from town become intrigued by her wild beauty, Kya opens herself to a new life - until the unthinkable happens.Perfect for fans of Barbara Kingsolver and Celeste Ng, Where the Crawdads Sing is at once an exquisite ode to the natural world, a heartbreaking coming-of-age story, and a surprising tale of possible murder. Owens reminds us that we are forever shaped by the children we once were, and that we are all subject to the beautiful and violent secrets that nature keeps. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

For years, rumours of the 'Marsh Girl' have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. But Kya is not what they say. Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years alone in the marsh that she calls home, finding friends in the gulls and lessons in the sand. Then the time comes when she yearns to be touched and loved. When two young men from town become intrigued by her wild beauty, Kya opens herself to a new life - until the unthinkable happens. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Žluto-zelené ponožky Where the Pepper Grows z kategorie Dámské ponožky značky Spox Sox, velikost 36/39, barva zelená, žlutá, vícebarevná, vzorovaná. (secretavenue.cz)

Žluto-zelené ponožky Where the Pepper Grows z kategorie Dámské ponožky značky Spox Sox, velikost 44/46, barva zelená, žlutá, vícebarevná, vzorovaná. (secretavenue.cz)

Žluto-zelené ponožky Where the Pepper Grows z kategorie Dámské ponožky značky Spox Sox, velikost 40/43, barva zelená, žlutá, vícebarevná, vzorovaná. (secretavenue.cz)

Perfect lives. Perfect lies. The brand new novel from the global bestselling author of The Devil Wears Prada Peyton Marcus is the woman New York wakes up to, anchor of the most-watched morning show in the city. With a husband who adores her and a daughter who's headed to one of the best Ivy League schools, Peyton Marcus is that woman, and she's damn good at it... Skye, her sister, is a stay-at-home mom in Paradise, the idyllic NY suburb that's home to designer boutiques and people who fly private. She has a knack for helicopter-parenting with the best of them. But she's not like them. She's looking for something real and it's within touching distance... Max, Peyton's bright and quirky seventeen-year-old daughter, is poised to kiss the fancy private school she hates goodbye - and all of its spoiled rich kids - and head off to pursue her dreams in film. She's waited her entire life for this opportunity... But suddenly the grass isn't looking so green. One little lie. That was all it took. Will any of them survive the truth? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Amid Iceland"s wild, volcanic landscape, rumours swirl of an eight-hundred-year-old manuscript inscribed with a long-lost saga about a ring of terrible power. A rediscovered saga alone would be worth a fortune, but, if the rumours can be believed, there is something much more valuable about this one. Something worth killing for. Something that will cost Professor Agnar Haraldsson his life. Untangling murder from myth is Iceland-born, Boston-raised homicide detective Magnus Jonson. Seconded to the Icelandic Police Force for his own protection after he runs afoul of a drug cartel back in Boston, Magnus also has his own reasons for returning to the country of his birth for the first time in nearly two decades - the unsolved murder of his father. And as Magnus is about to discover, the past casts a long shadow in Iceland. Binding Iceland"s landscape and history, secrets and superstitions in a strikingly original plot that will span several volumes, Where the Shadows Lie is the first in a thrilling new series from an established master. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

For years, rumours of the 'Marsh Girl' have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl. But Kya is not what they say. Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years alone in the marsh that she calls home, finding friends in the gulls and lessons in the sand. Then the time comes when she yearns to be touched and loved. When two young men from town become intrigued by her wild beauty, Kya opens herself to a new life - until the unthinkable happens. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

From the author of The Valley of Lost Secrets comes a thrilling adventure about the power of friendship, set in a Welsh valley in the 1970s, perfect for readers aged 9+ Jason lives with his big brother, Richie, trying their best to make ends meet so they can stay together. They've got supportive neighbours and some great friends, but there's always the threat that someone will think they can't manage on their own since their parents died. It's February 1974 and working-class families have been hit hard by the three-day week. The reduced power usage means less work, and less money to get by on. Richie is doing his best, but to make enough money, he's been doing favours for the wrong people. An urban legend about a beast in the valleys catches Jason's eye in the local paper. A wild cat is said to roam the forest, far up the river from their bridge. A reward is offered for proof of The Beast's existence. Jason's friends are desperate to help him, and they convince him that this is the answer to his and Richie's money problems. And so a quest begins. Four best friends soon find themselves on a journey that will change each of them . forever. With echoes of Stand By Me, this thrilling middle-grade adventure is packed with irresistible characters and a page-turning plot with relatable themes, making this another timeless story from one of our finest writers of historical fiction for kids. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Perfect for fans of Rachel Bright and Julia Donaldson, The Littlest Yak is a joyous, rhyming caper that teaches little ones to celebrate their own unique talents! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Drawing from the horizons of science, today's leading thinkers reveal the hidden threats nobody is talking about-and expose the false fears everyone else is distracted by. What should we be worried about? That is the question John Brockman, publisher of Edge.org ("The world's smartest website"-The Guardian), posed to the planet's most influential minds. He asked them to disclose something that, for scientific reasons, worries them-particularly scenarios that aren't on the popular radar yet. Encompassing neuroscience, economics, philosophy, physics, psychology, biology, and more-here are 150 ideas that will revolutionize your understanding of the world. Steven Pinker uncovers the real risk factors for war * Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi peers into the coming virtual abyss * Nobel laureate Frank Wilczek laments our squandered opportunities to prevent global catastrophe * Seth Lloyd calculates the threat of a financial black hole * Alison Gopnik on the loss of childhood * Nassim Nicholas Taleb explains why firefighters understand risk far better than economic "experts" * Matt Ridley on the alarming re-emergence of superstition * Daniel C.Dennett and george dyson ponder the impact of a major breakdown of the Internet * Jennifer Jacquet fears human-induced damage to the planet due to "the Anthropocebo Effect" * Douglas Rushkoff fears humanity is losing its soul * Nicholas Carr on the "patience deficit" * Tim O'Reilly foresees a coming new Dark Age * Scott Atran on the homogenization of human experience * Sherry Turkle explores what's lost when kids are constantly connected * Kevin Kelly outlines the looming "underpopulation bomb" * Helen Fisher on the fate of men * Lawrence Krauss dreads what we don't know about the universe * Susan Blackmore on the loss of manual skills * Kate Jeffery on the death of death * plus J. Craig Venter, Daniel Goleman, Virginia Heffernan, Sam Harris, Brian Eno, Martin Rees, and more (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Perfect lives. Perfect lies. The brand new novel from the global bestselling author of The Devil Wears Prada Peyton Marcus is the woman New York wakes up to, anchor of the most-watched morning show in the city. With a husband who adores her and a daughter who's headed to one of the best Ivy League schools, Peyton Marcus is that woman, and she's damn good at it... Skye, her sister, is a stay-at-home mom in Paradise, the idyllic NY suburb that's home to designer boutiques and people who fly private. She has a knack for helicopter-parenting with the best of them. But she's not like them. She's looking for something real and it's within touching distance... Max, Peyton's bright and quirky seventeen-year-old daughter, is poised to kiss the fancy private school she hates goodbye - and all of its spoiled rich kids - and head off to pursue her dreams in film. She's waited her entire life for this opportunity... But suddenly the grass isn't looking so green. One little lie. That was all it took. Will any of them survive the truth? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'Where the Dark Stands Still is a triumph; a deeply romantic debut with spiralling, atmospheric prose that swept me up and away to the enchanted forests of Polish folklore. You'll never want to leave this beautiful, magical world'. Sarah Underwood, NYT Bestselling Author of Lies We Sing to the SeaA sweeping gothic fairytale romance for fans of Belladonna by Adalyn Grace and Gallant by V.E. Schwab.Raised in a small village near the spirit-wood, Liska Radost knows that Magic is monstrous, and its practitioners, monsters.After Liska unleashes her own powers with devastating consequences, she is caught by the demon warden of the wood - the Leszy - who offers her a bargain: one year of servitude in exchange for a wish.Whisked away to his crumbling manor, Liska makes an unsettling discovery: she is not the first person to strike this bargain and all of her predecessors have mysteriously vanished.If Liska wants to survive the year and return home, she must unravel her host's spool of secrets and face the ghosts of his past.Those who enter the wood do not always return . . .'An enchanting spell of a read, woven through with petal-soft romance and roots-deep self-acceptance.The dark, gothic fairy tale of my dreams' Kika Hatzopoulou, author of the Sunday Times Bestseller Threads that Bind'Folkloric and beautiful, Where The Dark Stands Still invites you to stray from the safe paths into a darkly whimsical fairytale forest, where secrets and bargains lead to tentative hope' Lyndall Clipstone, author of Unholy Terrors and the World at the Lake's Edge duology. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'Painfully beautiful' The New York Times Book Review'Heart-wrenching... a compelling love story' Entertainment Weekly'Astonishing' PeopleFor years, rumours of the 'Marsh Girl' have haunted Barkley Cove, a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl.But Kya is not what they say. Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years alone in the marsh that she calls home, finding friends in the gulls and lessons in the sand. Then the time comes when she yearns to be touched and loved.When two young men from town become intrigued by her wild beauty, Kya opens herself to a new life - until the unthinkable happens. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

LP vinyl - Součástí RSD 2019 je i vinylová kompilace mapující rockové dění na hudební scéně v okolí Los Angeles v letech 1965-1968. Kampaň Record Store Day (zkráceně RSD) se každoročně koná třetí dubnovou sobotu. Jejím účelem je podpořit tradiční kamenné obchody s hudbou. V rámci akce vyjadřují umělci po celém světě sympatie klasickým hudebním prodejnám a vydávají na jejich podporu na fyzických nosičích nejrůznější raritní nahrávky, jejichž prodej se může realizovat právě a jen staromódním způsobem, tedy klasickou distribucí. Takové nahrávky vycházejí často pouze v limitovaných sériích. Součástí RSD 2019 je i vinylová kompilace mapující rockové dění na hudební scéně v okolí Los Angeles v letech 1965-1968. Vychází v nákladu 5.500ks. Seznam stop LP 1 You I'll Be Following / Dr. Stone / Go and Say Goodbye / Gentle as It May Seem / If You Want This Love / Baby My Heart / It's Gonna Rain / For My Own / One Too Many Mornings / Take It as It Comes /... (alza.cz)

It's never too late to grow the f*ck up.And New York Times bestselling author Sarah Knight is hereto help! With her no-bullsh*t bible for the modern adult, you'll become more self-aware, self-sufficient and resourceful - and turn grownup responsibilities into exciting opportunities for making YOUR life easier and more fun.You'll learn:- How to anticipate consequences and orchestrate outcomes- Four keys to effective communication- Strategies for slaying self-care- The perks of being independent and dependableAnd much more!Packed with practical advice and pro-dult tips for everything from balancing your budget to impressing your in-laws, Grow the F*ck Up is the perfect guide for anyone - at any age - who wants to be an adult and get treated like one.SARAH KNIGHT's No F*cks Given Guides have sold 3 million copies and her TEDx talk has been viewed 10 million times. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

When's the best time to visit New York City? When are the Canadian Rockies at their most beautiful? When is the perfect time to go wildlife-spotting in Patagonia? Turn the pages of this beautiful book and you'll find the answers to all these questions - and more.With chapters covering every month of the year, Where to Go When The Americas highlights the perfect time to visit 100 of the Americas' favourite places - from the frosty fringes of Canada to idyllic Caribbean isles, the vibrant cities of Central America to the epic landscapes of South America. Inside, you'll find ideas for every traveller, whether you want to celebrate national festivals, go surfing along wild coastlines or witness spectacular desert blooms. We've included bucket-list trips for new explorers and lesser-known experiences for seasoned travellers, tooExtensively revised and completely redesigned, this new edition features beautiful photography, helpful practical tips and alternative times to visit, in case you can't make it that month. So, whether you're looking for travel ideas for a particular season or you're not sure when the best time to visit your destination is, Where to Go When has you covered.Ready to explore the Americas? We'll see you there. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha – autor Esther Hicks; Jerry Hicks, 240 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá - autor Esther Hicks; Jerry Hicks, 240 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá Vztah k sobě samému, vztah k životu, ke světu, ke svému tělu, k penězům, partnerské a milostné vztahy, vztahy s rodiči a dětmi a vztahy na pracovišti, tím vším se v knize Klíč ke všem vztahům zabývají autoři Esther a Jerry Hicks. Kniha je celistvou inspirací pro plnohodnotný život a vztahy. Vysvětlí vám, že jste na světě proto, abyste se stále rozvíjeli a naplňovali svá přání. Tvrdí, že vy sami nejlépe víte, co je pro vás dobré, a na své cestě životem vás provází jedinečný navigační systém, jenž se projevuje prostřednictvím vašich pocitů. Odhaluje mylné předpoklady, které vás matou při řešení různých situací. (alza.cz)

It's never too late to grow the f*ck up.And New York Times bestselling author Sarah Knight is hereto help! With her no-bullsh*t bible for the modern adult, you'll become more self-aware, self-sufficient and resourceful - and turn grownup responsibilities into exciting opportunities for making YOUR life easier and more fun.You'll learn:- How to anticipate consequences and orchestrate outcomes- Four keys to effective communication- Strategies for slaying self-care- The perks of being independent and dependableAnd much more!Packed with practical advice and pro-dult tips for everything from balancing your budget to impressing your in-laws, Grow the F*ck Up is the perfect guide for anyone - at any age - who wants to be an adult and get treated like one.SARAH KNIGHT's No F*cks Given Guides have sold 3 million copies and her TEDx talk has been viewed 10 million times. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Země interpreta: USA Typ: LP deska;Album Varianta: Where The Light Is: John Mayer Live In Los Angeles (180g) (4 LP) Vydavatelství: Music On Vinyl Interpret / Téma: John Mayer Balení obsahuje: LP Žánr: Rock;Blues Země původu: Německo Subžánr: Alternative Rock;Blues Rock;Blues;Akustický Dekáda interpreta: 2000 - 2009;2020 - 2029;1990 - 1999;2010 - 2019 Hmotnost: 180 g Složení setu: 4 ks Rychlost: 33 1/3 RPM Barva podle výrobce: Black Rok vydání: 2012.0 Datum vydání: 2012-02-16 Barva: Černá (muziker.cz)

Trump's National Security Advisor took detailed notes. The result is the most comprehensive and substantial account of the Trump Administration from a senior advisor who had served three previous presidents over 30 years, with stunning revelations about happened inside the most powerful room in the Nation. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The Sumner family can read the signs: the droughts and floods, the blighted crops, the shortages, the rampant diseases and plagues, and, above all, the increasing sterility all point to one thing. Their isolated farm in the Appalachian Mountains gives them the ideal place to survive the coming breakdown, and their wealth and know-how gives them the means. Men and women must clone themselves for humanity to survive. But what then? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

All This Could be Different introduces us to Sneha. A recent college graduate freshly arrived in Milwaukee, she occupies her days with rote, stressful work as a young consultant for a battery production corporation. She is, as her boss reminds her, a "contractor, no benefits."Her nights are spent ordering furniture off the internet, trying out the newfangled invention of dating apps, and avoiding confrontation with the terrifying property manager who lives below her. But the rewards are bountiful: the vertigo of young life in a new and expanding city, a budding friendship with the charismatic and freewheeling Tig, a quiet obsession with Marina, a ballet dancer who she runs into again and again, and the ability to send money by wire transfer to her parents two oceans away in India. Piece by piece she gathers and nurtures the fragments of a good life. But then the walls start to creep in... (knihydobrovsky.cz)

'Sarah Thankam Mathews' prose is undeniable . . .she captures the sneaky, unsaying parts of longing' Raven Leilani, author of Luster'Some books are merely luminous . . .this one is iridescent' Susan Choi, author of Trust ExerciseGraduating into a recession, Sneha tries on adulthood like an ill-fitting suit. Moving to a new city, she embraces all that it has to offer: friends that feel like family, gay bars, house parties and new romances. But when painful secrets rear their heads, corporate jobs go off the rails and evictions loom, Sneha and her community find themselves looking for a new way to live.All This Could Be Different is a novel about being young in the twenty-first century. About work, precarity, distant parents, found family, activism, queer love, sex and hope. About knowing that all this could be different. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Folks, life is beautiful! Bring on the drinks, I'm sticking around till I'm ninety! Do you hear?'A young boy grows up in a sleepy Czech community where little changes. His raucous, mischievous Uncle Pepin came to stay with the family years ago, and never left. But the outside world is encroaching on their close-knit town - first in the shape of German occupiers, and then with the new Communist order. Elegiac and moving, Bohumil Hrabal's gem-like portrayal of the passing of an age is filled with wit, life and tenderness. 'What is unique about Hrabal is his capacity for joy' Milan Kundera'Even in a town where nothing happens, Hrabal's meticulous and exuberant fascination with the human voice insists that, as long as there's still breath in a body, life is endlessly eventful' Independent. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Stylish vacation accommodations where architects would stay themselves. A vacation spent at a manorial estate near a dyke, above the water in a transformed crane, or in a fancy loft in Copenhagen. More and more travelers appreciate the diversity found among urban vibes, cozyvillages, and ever-changing coastal strips at the Baltic Sea. The presented destinations are always characterized by an inspiring combination of compelling design and a special waterfront location. As an architectural and travel guide, this book promises to fulfill the longing for relaxation and enjoyment, inspiration and style. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Noty pro klavír Tato publikace obsahuje padesát hitů současné populární hudby ve snadných úpravách pro piano, se kterými si poradí i začínající klavíristé. Seznam skladeb: 100 Years 7 Years All Of Me Apologize Bad Day Boston Brave Breakable Brick Chasing Cars City Of Stars Eet Fallen Foolish Games Goodbye My Lover Hello How To Save A Life How Would You Feel (Paean) Hurt I Believe I Knew You Were Trouble I'm Yours Just Give Me A Reason Let It Go Lost Boy Million Reasons My Immortal Next To Me No One One Call Away Ordinary People Piece By Piece Roar Royals Say Something Say You Won't Let Go Skinny Love Skyscraper Someone Like You Somewhere Only We Know Stay Stay With Me Story Of My Life Stressed Out Take A Bow The Scientist Thinking Out Loud We Are Young When I Was Your Man You Raise Me Up (kytary.cz)

A beautiful, eerie hotel in the Swiss Alps, recently converted from an abandoned sanatorium, is the last place Detective Elin Warner wants to be. But her estranged brother has invited her there for his engagement party, and she feels she has no choice but to accept.Arriving in the midst of a threatening storm, Elin immediately feels on edge. And things only get worse when they wake the next morning to find her brother's fiancee is missing. With access to the hotel cut off, the guests begin to panic.But this is only the first disappearance. Everyone's in danger - and anyone could be next . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Enemies should never get a second chance. But this one might . . . It's been twelve years since June Broaden has seen her high school enemy (and secret crush), Ryan Henderson.That's a long time to hold a grudge over some petty feud, but the sharp memory of him dangling a kiss at graduation, then pulling away at the last second, has fuelled many angry fantasies since. Now's her chance to get even. Ryan, along with most of her high school class, is back in town for her best friend's wedding, and June is eager to show the former bully exactly what he missed out on.A lot has changed since their high school days; June is the Southern queen of gourmet donuts now, not to mention one of the most desired bachelorettes in her small town. What's she's not expecting, though, is for Ryan to show up looking like Adonis and touting his own career success as the youngest chef to ever win three Michelin stars. How dare he try to one up her revenge plot? Luckily June never backs down from a challenge . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Sometimes, love finds you when you least expect it . .. Evie Jones has dedicated her life to Southern Service Paws, the company that matched her with the love of her life: Charlie, a service dog trained to assist with her epilepsy. But, as the company struggles to make ends meet, it's up to her and her longtime mentor and boss to keep the doors open with the fundraiser of the century.When Evie meets Jacob Broaden at a client consultation for his daughter, Sam, there are instant sparks - but not the good kind. Still, it doesn't take long for Jacob to be convinced that a service dog, and possibly Evie, might just be the best thing for his family. As Evie spends more time with Jacob and helps Sam find her perfect match, she starts longing for the loving family she's never had.For Jacob, falling in love with Evie is the last thing he should be doing, but love has a way of finding those who need it most . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Folks, life is beautiful! Bring on the drinks, I'm sticking around till I'm ninety! Do you hear?'A young boy grows up in a sleepy Czech community where little changes. His raucous, mischievous Uncle Pepin came to stay with the family years ago, and never left. But the outside world is encroaching on their close-knit town - first in the shape of German occupiers, and then with the new Communist order. Elegiac and moving, Bohumil Hrabal's gem-like portrayal of the passing of an age is filled with wit, life and tenderness. 'What is unique about Hrabal is his capacity for joy' Milan Kundera'Even in a town where nothing happens, Hrabal's meticulous and exuberant fascination with the human voice insists that, as long as there's still breath in a body, life is endlessly eventful' Independent. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

"A bold, edgy, accomplished debut!" --Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Alice Network and The Huntress A forgotten history. A secret network of women. A legacy of poison and revenge. Welcome to The Lost Apothecary... Hidden in the depths of eighteenth-century London, a secret apothecary shop caters to an unusual kind of clientele. Women across the city whisper of a mysterious figure named Nella who sells well-disguised poisons to use against the oppressive men in their lives. But the apothecary's fate is jeopardized when her newest patron, a precocious twelve-year-old, makes a fatal mistake, sparking a string of consequences that echo through the centuries. Meanwhile in present-day London, aspiring historian Caroline Parcewell spends her tenth wedding anniversary alone, running from her own demons. When she stumbles upon a clue to the unsolved apothecary murders that haunted London two hundred years ago, her life collides with the apothecary's in a stunning twist of fate--and not everyone will survive. With crackling suspense, unforgettable characters and searing insight, The Lost Apothecary is a subversive and intoxicating debut novel of secrets, vengeance and the remarkable ways women can save each other despite the barrier of time. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

When the love of her life, Ed, announces his surprise engagement to her best friend, Julia Schuster is distraught but determined not to let them see how much she’s hurting. She spies a remarkable dress in Shoestring, her sister’s designer second-hand shop, and knows she’ll only be able to stagger through the wedding day, showing everyone how over Ed she is, if her body is wrapped in its soft silk chiffon. Unfortunately it costs mega bucks and she’s barely hanging on to her job as it is. Arietty Pilgrim can’t and won’t attend her fiercely competitive school reunion unless she can arrive wearing exactly the same dress. But working as an elephant keeper in Dublin Zoo does not a millionaire make. But fate has a funny way of bringing people together. Just as Julia starts to flounder amidst family troubles, problem drinking and a broken heart, she meets Arietty and the two of them set up The Shoestring Club – time-sharing one extraordinary dress and beginning a life-altering (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize 'Sarah Waters's masterly novel is . . . gripping, confident, unnerving and supremely entertaining' Hilary Mantel In a dusty post-war summer in rural Warwickshire, a doctor is called to a patient at lonely Hundreds Hall. Home to the Ayres family for over two centuries, the Georgian house, once grand and handsome, is now in decline, its masonry crumbling, its gardens choked with weeds, its owners - mother, son and daughter - struggling to keep pace. But are the Ayreses haunted by something more sinister than a dying way of life? Little does Dr Faraday know how closely, and how terrifyingly, their story is about to become entwined with his. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

College sweethearts meet again years later, in this highly anticipated sequel to the viral TikTok sensation The Cheat Sheet!'Adams dazzles in her latest, a saucy second chance rom-com' Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW ?'The Rule Book did not disappoint. . .Their banter, the quirkiness, the iou he keeps GAHHH. I could keep going on for how much I loved this' ? ? ? ? ?'I knew I would be obsessed with this book, but truly this one blew me away. I swear, Sarah's writing just keeps getting better and better' ? ? ? ? ?'This book was such a fun ride.I loved Derek and Nora's story. It was a joy to see them process through their individual challenges and insecurities, grow, and ultimately reconnect. It was so so sweet.Sarah Adams just keeps getting better!' ? ? ? ? ?'This was by far one of the funniest and exciting sports romance books I've read. I literally loved everything about it' ? ? ? ? ?................................................. Nora Mackenzie's entire career lies in the hands of famous NFL tight end Derek Pender who also happens to be her extremely hot college ex-boyfriend.Nora didn't end things as gracefully as she could have back then, and now it's come back to haunt her. Derek is her first client as an official full-time sports agent and he's holding a grudge. Derek has set his sights on a little friendly revenge.If Nora Mackenzie, the first girl to ever break his heart, wants to be his agent, oh he'll let her be his agent. The plan is simple: make Nora's life absolutely miserable. But if Derek knows anything about the woman he once loved-she won't quit easily.Instead of giving in, Nora starts a scheme of her own. But then a wild night in Vegas leads to Nora and Derek in bed the next morning married. With their rule book out the window, could this new relationship be the thing to save their careers? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The extraordinary, unforgettable new thriller for fans of The Shining Girls, The Passage and Lost. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Most are here to recharge and refresh.But someone's here for revenge . . .The addictive new thriller from the global bestselling author of The Sanatorium.___________________________________They couldn't wait to stay here.An idyllic wellness retreat has opened on an island off the coast of Devon, promising rest and relaxation - but the island itself, known locally as Reaper's Rock, has a dark past.Once the playground of a serial killer, it's rumored to be cursed.But now they can't leave.A woman is found dead below the yoga pavilion in what seems to be a tragic fall. But DS Elin Warner soon learns that the victim wasn't a guest - she wasn't meant to be on the island at all.And they would do anything to escape...The longer Elin stays, the more secrets she uncovers. And when someone else drowns in a diving incident, Elin begins to suspect that the old stories about the island are true.Because history seems to be repeating itself - and the guests might not make it home alive...___________________________________'Pearse goes from strength to strength in The Retreat.The suspense inexorably builds to a stunning climax. An added treat is the return of Elin Warner, who is a fascinating character one can only root for.' David Baldacci, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Mercy'A world-class thriller writer. Superb.Pre-order it now. ' Steve Cavanagh, Sunday Times bestselling author of Thirteen'The Retreat recalls the one-by-one-by-one nerve-shredding of Agatha Christie at her darkest. A fresh, daring, irresistible thriller.' A.J. Finn, No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window'A eerie, atmospheric thriller that will have you looking over your shoulder as you read. A wonderfully chilling story of grief, revenge, and family secrets.An absorbing escape!' Ashley Audrain, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Push'Full of foreboding and high-stakes tension, Sarah Pearse's latest is a page-turner. The past doesn't stay buried for long, at sea or on land, and what comes to the surface is both shocking and chilling.' Nita Prose, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Maid___________________________________PRAISE FOR SARAH PEARSE:'This spine-tingling, atmospheric thriller has it all . .. A must-read.' Richard Osman, bestselling author of The Thursday Murder Club'An absolutely splendid Gothic thriller.' A. J.Finn, bestselling author of The Woman in the Window'An addictive, creepy and twisting read.' Stylist'Dark, suspenseful and downright chilling . . .it had me on the edge of my seat from the first page.' Sally Hepworth, author of The Mother-in-Law'A mix of whodunnit and psychological thriller with hints of horror, this fine debut [...] is smartly structured and often powerful.' Sunday Times'A chillingly vivid thriller in a fantastic setting.' T M Logan, bestselling author of The Holiday'A menacing, creepy debut [...] echoes of Hitchcock and du Maurier.' Daily Mail'An eerie atmospheric novel that had me completely on the edge of my seat.' Reese Witherspoon, for Reese's Book Club (knihydobrovsky.cz)

It is 1922, and in a hushed south London villa life is about to be transformed, as genteel widow Mrs Wray and her discontented daughter Frances are obliged to take in lodgers. Lilian and Leonard Barber, a modern young couple of the 'clerk class', bring with them gramophone music, colour, fun - and dangerous desires. The most ordinary of lives, it seems, can explode into passion and drama...A love story that is also a crime story, this is vintage Sarah Waters. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A beautiful, eerie hotel in the Swiss Alps, recently converted from an abandoned sanatorium, is the last place Detective Elin Warner wants to be. But her estranged brother has invited her there for his engagement party, and she feels she has no choice but to accept.Arriving in the midst of a threatening storm, Elin immediately feels on edge. And things only get worse when they wake the next morning to find her brother's fiancee is missing. With access to the hotel cut off, the guests begin to panic.But this is only the first disappearance. Everyone's in danger - and anyone could be next . . . (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kiela has always had trouble dealing with people. Thankfully, as a librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium, she and her assistant, Caz—a magically sentient spider plant—have spent the last decade sequestered among the empire’s most precious spellbooks, preserving their magic for the city’s elite.When a revolution begins and the library goes up in flames, she and Caz flee with all the spellbooks they can carry and head to a remote island Kiela never thought she’d see again: her childhood home. Taking refuge there, Kiela discovers, much to her dismay, a nosy—and very handsome—neighbor who can’t take a hint and keeps showing up day after day to make sure she’s fed and to help fix up her new home.In need of income, Kiela identifies something that even the bakery in town doesn’t have: jam. With the help of an old recipe book her parents left her and a bit of illegal magic, her cottage garden is soon covered in ripe berries.But magic can do more than make life a little sweeter, so Kiela risks the consequences of using unsanctioned spells and opens the island’s first-ever and much needed secret spellshop.Like a Hallmark rom-com full of mythical creatures and fueled by cinnamon rolls and magic, The Spellshop will heal your heart and feed your soul. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Discover the heartwarming friends-to-lovers romance that became a sensation on TikTok! Bree Camden is helplessly (and secretly) in love with her longtime best friend and NFL legend, Nathan Donelson. And that's the least of her problems. After a car accident ended her chance of becoming a ballerina, Bree now runs her own dance studio - if she can afford the rent to keep it open, that is. When Nathan comes to the rescue and buys the entire building, a stubborn Bree is not happy about it. Rebelling with a couple - okay, maybe more than a couple - of tequila shots, she spills her deepest, darkest secret to a TMZ reporter. One viral video later, the world thinks Nathan and Bree are the perfect couple and Nathan's publicist has an idea that could mean financial security for Bree. The catch? They have to pretend to be in love. For three. whole. weeks. Is now the moment for Bree to finally act on her hidden feelings? And is it possible that Nathan has been hiding some of his own? FEATURES A NEW CHAPTER AND Q&A WITH SARAH! (knihydobrovsky.cz)