Zog and the flying doctors - julia donaldsonová

Meet the Flying Doctors: Princess Pearl, Sir Gadabout and, of course, their trusty 'air ambulance', Zog the dragon, in this fabulously original sequel to the best-selling Zog. They soar over the countryside, tending to sunburnt mermaids, sneezy lions and distressed unicorns. But when the king himself falls ill, can even the Flying Doctors save him? (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Everyone's favourite accident-prone dragon, Zog, is now available on CD with a whole host of fabulous friends! Join Zog and the Flying Doctors, The Smeds and The Smoos, Tiddler, The Scarecrows' Wedding and, of course, Zog in five fantastic stories and songs by the superstar duo, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. This gorgeous CD box-set is perfect for entertaining children on long car journeys, or for simply sharing stories at any time of the day. Five favourite stories from the superstar creators of The Gruffalo and Zog Each CD includes the full story, a listening game and song, all acted superbly by the incomparable Oscar-nominated Imelda Staunton The set includes Zog, Zog and the Flying Doctors, The Smeds and The Smoos, Tiddler and The Scarecrows' Wedding (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Where has Zog the dragon gone? Is he flying in the sky? No, those are birds! Is he hiding in the castle? No, that's the king! Lift the colourful felt flaps in this fun chunky board book, perfect for small hands, until you find Zog the dragon! There is so much fun to be had. Based on the bestselling book Zog and the Flying Doctors by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the creators of The Gruffalo and Stick Man. Zog and the Flying Doctors is the animated film for Christmas 2020. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Víte, čemu se učí malí dráčci v dračí škole moudré slečny Drakounové? Učí se tam létat, řvát, chrlit oheň, ale taky chytat princezny nebo bojovat s rytířem. Dráček Zog je tím nejsnaživějším ze všech žáků, ale také tím, komu se nevyhne žádná pohroma. S každou zkouškou (a každým úrazem, modřinou nebo ochořením) se zdá, že je jeho sen o získání zlaté hvězdy pro toho nejlepšího vzdálenější a vzdálenější. Když se ovšem do věci vloží princezna Ella, jde všechno snáz a Zog s její pomocí nakonec dosáhne vytouženého cíle. Ella totiž není jen tak nějaká princezna – je to pořádná rebelka! Nažehlené šatičky a drahokamy jí nic neříkají, raději by cestovala po celém světě a pomáhala potřebným. A přesně to také udělá – na zádech dráčka Zoga! Kdo to volá o pomoc? Mořská panna, která se spálila na sluníčku? Nachlazený lev? Nešťastný jednorožec? Stačí zavolat létající ambulanci, která najde lék na každé trápení! Dramatický, vtipný a skvěle ilustrovaný příběh hvězdné dvojice autorů Julie Donaldson a Axela Schefflera, jejichž knihy pro děti jsou známé a oblíbené po celém světě, do češtiny brilantně přebásnil Robin Král, mladý český básník, textař a překladatel, autor mnoha úspěšných knížek pro děti, za něž získal mj. prestižní ocenění Magnesia Litera či Zlatá stuha. Doporučeno: od 4 let (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Push, pull and slide the moving mechanisms and bring the story to life! Meet all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood in this very special version of The Gruffalo, perfect for curious toddlers. This brilliant board book is based on the bestselling classic picture book, The Gruffalo, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2024. Discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with a fox, an owl, a snake .. . and a hungry Gruffalo! Move the magical push, pull and slide mechanisms on every spread to join in the fun.With a short, simple rhyming text based on the original story, The Gruffalo: A Push, Pull and Slide Book is the perfect introduction for preschoolers to The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, and a great gift for fans of the bestselling picture book to say happy birthday to the Gruffalo! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Watch a thousand years unfold in the life of one magnificent tree! A thousand years ago, a tiny acorn fell to the ground. As the years pass, it grows . .. and GROWS into an enormous oak tree! As the centuries sweep by, children play games around the tree. Families dance about it.A fleeing king even hides inside its hollow trunk! The tree gives food and shelter to a host of animals, from squirrels and badgers to birds and beetles. After a thousand years, the ancient tree finally falls in a storm - but a new acorn sprouts, and the cycle of life begins all over again. The tree's magical life story is brought to life in Julia Donaldson's rich, dramatic rhyme.Victoria Sandoy's gorgeous, atmospheric illustrations perfectly capture the changing seasons, and the people and wildlife that pass by Children will love spotting all the creatures in the pictures, and seeing the games children play around the tree This is a book that encourages us all to look more closely at nature, and to appreciate the wonder of our ancient trees. The final pages of the book contain extra fascinating facts about oak trees and the animals that depend on them. Praise for The Christmas Pine, also by Julia Donaldson and Victoria Sandoy: "Magical .. . as well as paying tribute to tradition, the gentle rhythmic verse and stunning pictures illuminate the two other things close to Julia's heart: the power of children and song" Good Housekeeping Julia Donaldson is the author of many of the best-loved children's books ever written.She has been awarded a CBE for services to literature, and is the most celebrated children's writer in Britain today. Many of Julia Donaldson's beloved picture books have been made into award-winning animated films which are regularly shown on the BBC at Christmas. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A gorgeous story about friendship and working together from a star picture-book partnership, the bestselling Julia Donaldson and award-winning Catherine Rayner. `The Go-Away bird sat up in her nest, With her fine grey wings and her fine grey crest.' One by one, the other birds fly into her tree, wanting to talk or to play, but the Go-Away bird just shakes her head and sends them all away. But then the dangerous Get-You bird comes along, and she soon realizes that she might need some friends after all . . . The Go-Away Bird combines brilliant rhyming verse from much-loved children's author Julia Donaldson, creator of the bestselling picture books The Gruffalo and What the Ladybird Heard, with stunning illustrations from the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal-winning Catherine Rayner. A charming story about the power of friendship from a thrilling creative partnership, this beautiful book is perfect for reading together. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

With a cast of everyone's favourite farm animals, What the Ladybird Heard is a brilliant rhyming adventure from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks. Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len are two crafty robbers with a cunning plan to steal the farmer's fine prize cow. But little do they know that the tiniest, quietest creature of all has overhead their plot, and she has a plan of her own . . . With brilliant rhyming verse from Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo, and bright, distinctive illustrations from award-winning illustrator, Lydia Monks, this much-loved modern classic is perfect for reading aloud. Enjoy more adventures with the clever little ladybird in What the Ladybird Heard Next, What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday and What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

You're never too young to meet a Gruffalo! Turn the satisfyingly chunky board pages and look through the peep-holes to meet all your favourite characters from the deep dark wood. Perfect for tiny Gruffalo fans, Say Hello to the Gruffalo is part of a charming range of books specially created for babies featuring Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's iconic creation, the Gruffalo. Designed to appeal to even the youngest child, simple patterns and bright colours combine with Axel Scheffler's instantly recognizable artwork to keep babies entertained for hours. Also available in the Gruffalo Baby series: Gruffalo, What Can You Hear?. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This 25th birthday edition of The Gruffalo has a shiny gold foil cover and includes fun bonus material - a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler fans!A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood.A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good.Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with a fox, an owl, a snake . . . and a hungry Gruffalo!Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's The Gruffalo is an undisputed modern classic and has become a bestselling phenomenon around the world. This award-winning rhyming story of a mouse and a monster has found its way into the hearts and bedtimes of an entire generation of children over the past twenty-five years, and will undoubtedly continue to enchant children for years and years to come.The Gruffalo 25th Anniversary Edition features the classic story with a stunning foil cover as well as a letter from the author, early sketches from the illustrator, fun Gruffalo things to make and do and the lyrics to The Gruffalo Song to celebrate the anniversary year. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

A brilliantly funny story all about celebrating difference, from the stellar picture-book partnership of Julia Donaldson and David Roberts - perfect for young dinosaur fans everywhere! Everyone knows that tyrannosauruses are big and scary, so when a placid duckbill dinosaur's egg ends up in the wrong nest, confusion is sure to ensue! When the baby dinosaur hatches out, he's so out of place that his grisly big sisters call him Tyrannosaurus Drip. Poor little Drip: all he wants is a quiet life munching on water weed . . . Tyrannosaurus Drip is a fantastic rhyming adventure story from Julia Donaldson, bestselling author of The Gruffalo, with wonderfully funny illustrations from award-winning illustrator David Roberts. This roar-tastic book all about celebrating difference is sure to become a firm favourite with young dinosaur fans. This picture book and CD edition features a wonderful reading of the story by Imelda Staunton. Enjoy the other stories by Julia Donaldson and David Roberts: The Troll, Jack and the Flumflum Tree, The Flying Bath and The Cook and the King. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The wriggly, squiggly superhero is now available on CD with a whole host of fabulous friends! Join Superworm, Stick Man, The Highway Rat, Tabby McTat and The Ugly Five in these five fantastic stories and songs by the superstar children's book pairing, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, in a gorgeous box set. This CD box-set is perfect for entertaining children on long car journeys, or for simply sharing stories at any time of the day. Five favourite stories from the superstar creators of The Gruffalo and Zog Each CD includes the full story, a listening game and song, all acted superbly by the incomparable Oscar-nominated Imelda Staunton The set includes Superworm, Stick Man, The Highway Rat, The Ugly Five and Tabby McTat Superworm is going to be an on-screen adventure starring Matt Smith and Olivia Coleman Christmas 2021 Celebrating 10 years of Superworm in 2022 (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Lift the flaps and join in the fun with this special anniversary edition of the bestselling preschool classic, Hide-and-Seek Pig by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Pig and Hen are playing hide-and-seek. But where on earth could Hen be? Can you lift the flaps and help Pig find out where Hen is hiding? With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, the Tales from Acorn Wood series has been delighting both parents and toddlers for over twenty years. Celebrate their unending appeal with Hide-and-Seek Pig: 20th Anniversary Edition. Discover more stories in the Tales from Acorn Wood series: Fox's Socks, Rabbit's Nap and Postman Bear. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

This fun family read-aloud is a story of quick wits, friendship, and inclusivity from the creators of The Gruffalo! The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch’s hat, then her bow, and then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom. But is there room on the broom for so many friends? And when disaster strikes, will they be able to save the witch from a hungry dragon? Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler are the creators of many beloved picture books including The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo’s Child, The Snail and the Whale, and The Spiffiest Giant in Town. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Vychutnajte si príbeh o Gruffalinke v leporele s prvým čítaním a pohyblivými prvkami. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Myška si kráča lesom do rokliny... Čo sa stane, keď myška stretne hladného Gruffala? Tlač, ťahaj a posúvaj obrázky a zistíš to! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Myška si vyjde do lesa, ale na procházce nemá klid. Potká Gruffala - strašlivou příšeru! Je myška dost statečná a mazaná na to, aby ho převezla? Nenapodobitelné ilustrace Axela Schefflera se geniálně propojují s originálním, vtipným textem Julie Donaldson a společně tvoří dnes již takřka klasický příběh, který si získal srdce dětí po celém světě. Možná jej znáte i z oceněného animovaného filmu. Legendární Gruffalo tentokrát vychází ve zkrácené textové podobě na stránkách leporela s pohyblivými prvky. Děti si tak při čtení mohou obrázky samy oživit a nechat se veršovaným příběhem okouzlit. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Myška si vyjde do lesa, ale na procházce nemá chvíli klidu. Pořád se ji někdo snaží sežrat! Had, liška, sova... Ještě že má myška "pod čepicí" a na pomoc si přimyslí Gruffala – strašlivou příšeru, která by všechnu tu nenechavou zvěř zblajzla na posezení. A tak myšku všichni raději nechají být. Jenže co když je Gruffalo skutečný? Je myška dost statečná na to, aby převezla i jeho? Nenapodobitelné ilustrace Axela Schefflera se geniálně propojují s originálním, vtipným textem Julie Donaldson a společně tvoří dnes již takřka klasický příběh, který si získal srdce dětí po celém světě. Možná jej znáte i z oceněného animovaného filmu. Legendární Gruffalo vychází v novém, čtivém a nápaditém překladu, a navíc na tvrdých stránkách leporela – takže odolá opakovanému prohlížení i těch divočejších dětských čtenářů. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Hlbokým lesom putuje myška, keď tu spod stromu vyskočí líška. Myška jedna rozpustilá, ach, to bolo divadlo, líšku, hada napálila, posledný bol Gruffalo. Toto leporelo sa vďaka svojmu originálnemu príbehu a ilustráciám stalo jednou z najčítanejších obrázkových kníh na svete. Radi by sme ju priblížili aj vám. Je určená predovšetkým „na prvé čítanie“ pre malých čitateľov, ktorí si znalosť čítania precvičujú. Vstúpte teda s nami do čierneho lesa, odhaľte, kto tam žije, a prežite neuveriteľné. Čítavo napísaný, moderný, zábavný, vtipný a podchvíľou možno aj trošičku strašidelný príbeh o príšere Gruffalovi deťom ukáže, že aj to najstrašnejšie monštrum nemusí byť v skutočnosti také desivé! Možno poznáte príbeh aj z oceneného animovaného filmu. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Julia Donaldson's beloved rhyming picture book story about two monkeys who are as different as night and day - now with shiny cover foil! Night Monkey and Day Monkey don't think they have much in common. But when they each spend time in the other's opposite world, they learn to be the best of friends . . . From master storyteller, Julia Donaldson, and illustrated by Lucy Richards, this warm-hearted rhyming story about friendship and difference is pitch-perfect storytime reading. From the multi-award-winning author of a string of beloved contemporary classics, including The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Stick Man, Room on the Broom, The Smeds and the Smoos, Zog, What the Ladybird Heard and Spinderella. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Malý slimácik sa rozhodol precestovat celý svet. Ako to však urobí? No predsa na chvostevelryby! Krásne ilustrovaný príbeh vo veršoch poteší nielen najmenších. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Lift the flaps and join in the fun with this special anniversary edition of the bestselling preschool classic, Postman Bear by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Bear is writing letters to his friends. But what could his letters be about? Lift the flaps and join Frog, Squirrel and Mole for Bear's special surprise! With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, the Tales from Acorn Wood series has been delighting both parents and toddlers for over twenty years. Celebrate their unending appeal with Postman Bear: 20th Anniversary Edition. Discover more stories in the Tales from Acorn Wood series: Fox's Socks, Rabbit's Nap and Hide-and-Seek Pig. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Join in the fun at this delicious dinner party, where good manners aren't on the menu!Duck won't eat his carrots. Moth's eating the cloth, and Sheep would rather sleep than wash the dishes. Thank goodness some of the animals know how to behave.Even the smallest toddler will enjoy the wonderfully silly animal antics in this book -- you've never been to a dinner party like it!Trademark Julia Donaldson rhymes and rhythms are perfect to read aloud, and Nick Sharratt's mischievous and funny illustrations make the bright and playful Chocolate Mousse for Greedy Goose a sure winner. Just right for toddlers!Look out for: Hippo Has a Hat, Animal Music, Toddle Waddle and Goat Goes to Playgroup. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Stratiť sa v džungli rozhodne nie je žiadna zábava, najmä pre malú opičku, ktorá si zo všetkého najviac praje opäť sa stretnúť so svojou mamičkou. Motýľ jej ponúkne pomoc, ale spočiatku sa zdá, že im šťastie moc nepraje. Opička sa snaží motýľovi vysvetliť, ako mamička opice vyzerá, ale on jej popis vždy popletie. Vznikne z toho mnoho komických omylov, a mamička stále nikde. Našťastie sa za chvíľu objaví… hurá, ocko! Ten už presne vie, kde mamička je a kde na malú opičku čaká s otvorenou náručou. Užite si s deťmi v tomto veršovanom leporele príbeh milý ako pohladenie. Vytvorilo ho pre vás legendárne duo autorov Julia Donaldson a Axel Scheffler, tvorcov Gruffala. Vo svete je tento už klasický príbeh veľmi obľúbený. Toto vydanie prichádza s krásnym spracovaním, čím sa stáva nevyhnutnou súčasťou knižnice všetkých fanúšikov Donaldsonovej a Schefflera. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Malý slimáčik sa rozhodol precestovať celý svet. Ako to však urobí? No predsa na chvoste veľryby! Krásne ilustrované leporelo vo veršoch s pohyblivými prvkami poteší a zaujme nielen tých najmenších. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Elenka pořád nemůže uvěřit tomu, že záhadná Zrcadlenka je její kamarádka. Zvláště když tvrdí, že je princezna z dalekého pohádkového království. Kdykoli se objeví, přivede Elenku do nesnází, ale i tak si spolu užijí spoustu legrace. Jen díky ní může Elenka navštívit dvě oslavy najednou, prožít kouzelný den na pouti a poradí si i s malými tyrany v nové škole. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Gruffalinka si vyjde do lesa, ale na procházce nemá klid. Bojí se myšky - strašlivé příšery, před kterou už ji varoval i její tatínek Gruffalo. Sebere Gruffalinka dostatek odvahy na to, aby prošla lesem a vrátila se do jejich gruffalího doupěte? Nenapodobitelné ilustrace Axela Schefflera se geniálně propojují s originálním, vtipným textem Julie Donaldson a společně tvoří dnes již takřka klasický příběh, který si získal srdce dětí po celém světě. Oblíbená Gruffalinka tentokrát vychází ve zkrácené textové podobě na stránkách leporela s pohyblivými prvky. Děti si tak při čtení mohou obrázky samy oživit a nechat se veršovaným příběhem okouzlit. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

The nation's favourite bedtime story made perfect for small paws!Say hello to the Gruffalo and take him with you wherever you go with this brilliantly portable buggy book. My First Gruffalo: Hello Gruffalo! is part of the popular My First Gruffalo series for babies and toddlers, based on the bestselling picture book The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler and featuring all your favourite characters from the Deep Dark Wood. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Malý šneček se rozhodl procestovat celý svět. Jak to ale udělá? Přece s velrybou, přichycen na její ocasní ploutvi! Na oplátku velrybě pomůže, když se zase ona dostane do nesnází. Krásně ilustrované leporelo ve verších s pohyblivými prvky potěší a zaujme nejen ty nejmenší čtenáře. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Abhijit Banerjee; Esther Duflo, 304 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Lift the flaps and join in the fun with Cat's Cookbook, a new story in the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood preschool series by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Cat wants to learn to cook. Will she find a book to help her in Acorn Library? Lift the flaps to find out, and then join Cat and all her friends for a special surprise! With sturdy flaps on every spread and rhyming stories that are a joy to read aloud, Cat's Cookbook joins the first four stories in the bestselling Tales from Acorn Wood series, Fox's Socks, Postman Bear, Rabbit's Nap and Hide-and-Seek Pig, which have been delighting parents and children for over twenty years. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

ulia Donaldson has kept a list of names of all the people she has ever signed books for. Here she celebrates her readers and bookshops in this charming picture book.I've signed for Fern and Forest,for Misty, Dawn and Dew.I've never signed for Kanga,but once I signed for Roo.From months of the year, colours, flowers, food and gemstones, Julia has seamlessly grouped all of the names she has signed in books and woven them together in her unmistakable rhyming style.Set in a magical transforming bookshop, A Book of Names is a love letter to the world of books, bookstores, and readers and illustrated by the award-winning Nila Aye.Readers will love trying to spot their name, and even if it isn't included in the book, there is a dedicated space for them to add, or even better, for Julia to sign! (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Papírová skládačka, nebo-li 3D puzzle je oblíbenou zábavou již mnoho let. Výborně upoutá koncentraci, procvičuje jemnou motoriku a výborně zaplní volný čas. Hodí se pro všechny věkové skupiny dětí i dospělých. V nabídce je velký výběr témat skládaček. Každé balení (bambule.cz)

eBook: ‘The Flying Girl’ by L. Frank Baum was originally published under the pseudonym Edith Van Dyne. Specifically aimed at girls, the story follows strong and independent young girl Orissa Kane during the early days of aviation. Her brother Stephen is building his own flying machine with which he hopes to win an aviation competition. When he breaks his leg and cannot compete, Orissa must step in to fly his machine and prove its value. A thrilling read, and a fascinating glimpse of the excitement which surrounded the early days of air transport. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Plakát motiv: filmy, materiál: papír, bez rámu rozměr: 91,5 × 61 cm (V×D) Náleží filmy mezi motivy, které byste chtěli vidět viset na vašich stěnách? Tento plakát se pak stane šperkem, který nenechá váš interiér bez života. Velikost nabízené varianty činí 91,5 × 61 cm, což ji dělá ideální do každého bytu. Plakát je z papíru, takže ho lehce připevníte na stěnu a jeho barevnost zůstane stejná maximálně dlouho. Nebojte se zkrášlit své zdi Marvel - Doctor Strange - Multiverse Doctors - plakát Základní vlastnosti plakátu Marvel - Doctor Strange - Multiverse Doctors - plakát Plakát Grupo Erik rozzáří váš interiér Rozměry dosahují hodnot 91,5 × 61 cm Papírový výrobek Můžete jej umístit do rámu Námět: filmy (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor George Orwell, 288 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Despite hailing from a comfortable family background, budding poet Gordon Comstock decides to declare war on money and all the middle-class trappings that wealth can buy. Working in a small bookshop and living in a bedsit in London, he dreams of completing an ambitious poem in rhyme royal and devote his entire life to literature. But when poverty begins to damage his own self-esteem and taint his worldview, and his romantic and professional lives start falling apart, will Gordon be able to uphold his anti-money principles or will he succumb to the lure of lucre and everything he used to stand against? First published in 1936, Keep the Aspidistra Flying was the author's third novel, and arguably his most outspoken work of social criticism. Partly autobiographical, it sits alongside Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four as a reminder of Orwell's lucid... (alza.cz)

eBook: Set in Montana, ‘Chip of the Flying U’ introduces us to the eponymous cowboy and the Happy family. Chip is awkward around women, but when he meets the gun-toting Dr Della Whitmore, things are about to take a different turn. A beautifully-detailed look at life in the Old West, this story has romance at its heart but doesn’t skimp on presenting things as they were, warts and all. ´Chip of the Flying U’ is a superb read for fans of Oliver Wister\'s ´The Virginian´ and for those looking for an introduction to Bower’s work. Born Bertha Muzzy Sinclair Bower, BM Bower (1871 – 1940) was originally from Minnesota. However, when she was 18, her family moved to Montana, where she gained first-hand experience of the ranch life that was to so influence her books. A year later, she eloped with her first husband to Big Sandy. Finding herself in an unhappy marriage, she sought escapism through writing. Her first novel, ‘Chip of the Flying U’ gave Bower the financial independence to leave her husband. After relocating to Tacoma, Bower continued to write for ‘Popular Magazine’ before remarrying, this time to Bill Sinclair, who also had literary aspirations. This union, too, was short-lived and Bower moved to Hollywood, where she met her third and final husband, Bud Cowan. Over her career, Bower wrote more than 50 novels, all focussing on the western way of life. Unusually for the time, she paid as much attention to her female characters, as the male leads. She died in Los Angeles, aged 68. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Charles C. Mann, 616 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor Dita von Teese, 256 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá - autor Dita von Teese, 256 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá The "Queen of the New Burlesque" reinvents the world of pin-ups, stripteases, and sexual role play in this beautifully designed double-sided look at modernAmerican burlesque and fetish. Color photos. (alza.cz)

The great Dutch author and traveller Cees Nooteboom (author of Roads to Santiago and The Following Story) sheds new light on the city, its history and its treasures VENICE: "A dream of palaces and churches, of power and money, dominion and decline, a paradise of beauty." By the author of Roads to Santiago and Roads to BerlinWith this treasury of his time spent in Venice over a period of fifty-five years, Nooteboom makes himself the indispensable companion for all lovers of "the sailing, amphibious city", and for every new visitor.Because he is a master storyteller with an inexhaustible curiosity, and always with a suitcase of books (to which new discoveries are added), he brings vividly and poetically to life not only the tumultuous history of the Republic but along the way its doges, its villains, its heroes, its magnificent painters, its architects, its scholars, its skies, its canals and piazzas and alleyways, and on his expeditions its "bronze voices of time".Those who know and love this city and its literature will recognise Nooteboom - in Laura Watkinson's fine translation - as the dazzling heir and companion to Montaigne, Thomas Mann, Rilke, Ruskin, Proust, Brodsky, and Donna Leon. His homage to Venice is a generous introduction, learned and enchanting, and worthy of its magnificent subject."His writing is lyrical and densely textured. He is a poet of time and memory" - COLIN THUBRONTranslated from the Dutch by Laura Watkinson (knihydobrovsky.cz)

eBook: The second book in ‘The Flying Girl’ series by ‘Oz’ author L. Frank Baum, in ‘The Flying Girl and her Chum’ we re-join Orissa Kane as she takes her brother Stephen’s new hydroplane for a spin with her friend Sybil. There is a problem with the plane though, forcing Orissa and Sybil to make an emergency landing on a remote desert island, where adventures await them. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - 128 stran, anglicky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá (alza.cz)

Podle příběhu Ernesta Hemingwaye. Jazyková úroveň B1-B2. Zdánlivě jednoduchý příběh o starém kubánském rybáři stíhaném smůlou, který po 84 dnech konečně chytí rybu jen proto, aby o ni po dlouhém, trýznivém boji zase přišel. Tato veleúspěšná novela o odvaze, vytrvalosti a boji Člověka s vlastními pochybnostmi, s přírodními živly a touhou všechno vzdát pomohla Hemingwayovi získat velké uznání a v roce 1954 také Nobelovu cenu za literaturu. (patro.cz)

Charting the rise and fall of an ambitious young social climber in a cruel, monarchical society, Stendhal's The Red and the Black is translated with an introduction and notes by Roger Gard in Penguin Classics.Handsome, ambitious Julien Sorel is determined to rise above his humble provincial origins. Soon realizing that success can only be achieved by adopting the subtle code of hypocrisy by which society operates, he begins to achieve advancement through deceit and self-interest. His triumphant career takes him into the heart of glamorous Parisian society, along the way conquering the gentle, married Madame de Renal, and the haughty Mathilde. But then Julien commits an unexpected, devastating crime - and brings about his own downfall. The Red and the Black is a lively, satirical portrayal of French society after Waterloo, riddled with corruption, greed and ennui, and Julien - the cold exploiter whose Machiavellian campaign is undercut by his own emotions - is one of the most intriguing characters in European literature.Roger Gard's fine translation remains faithful to the natural, conversational tone of the original, while his introduction elucidates the complexities of Julien's character. This edition also contains a chronology, further reading and an appendix on Stendhal's use of epigraphs.Stendhal (1783-1842) was the pseudonym of Henri Marie Beyle, born and raised in Grenoble. Offered a post in the Ministry of War, from 1800 onwards he followed Napoleon's campaigns throughout Europe before retiring to Italy. Here, as 'Stendhal', he began writing on art, music and travel. Though not well-received during his lifetime, his work, including The Red and the Black (1830) and The Charterhouse of Parma (1839), now places him among the pioneers of nineteenth-century literary realism.If you enjoyed The Red and the Black, you may like Guy de Maupassant's Bel-Ami, also available in Penguin Classics. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

Kniha - autor Graham Greene, 240 stran, anglicky, Brožovaná bez přebalu matná - autor Graham Greene, 240 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Vintage Classic edition. (alza.cz)

Kniha - autor William Faulkner, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná A towering, intense novel of family from the winner of the Nobel Prize for LiteratureWith an introduction by Richard HughesEver since the first furore was created on its publication in 1929, The Sound and the Fury has been considered one of the key novels of this century. Depicting the gradual disintegration of the Compson family through four fractured narratives, The Sound and the Fury explores intense, passionate family relationships where there is no love, only self-centredness. At its heart this is a novel about lovelessness - 'only an idiot has no grief; only a fool would forget it. What else is there in this world sharp enough to stick to your guts?'Born in 1897 in New Albany, Mississippi, William Faulkner was the son of a family proud of their prominent role in the history of the south. He grew up in Oxford, Mississippi, and left high school at fifteen to work in his grandfather's... (alza.cz)

Zhilan was assigned female at birth. Despite a gift for illusions, they know they are destined to live out their life within the confines of the women's quarter. But when civil war sets the empire aflame, Zhilan is determined save their disabled father from the battlefield. By taking his place. Surviving brutal army training as a boy - Zhi - is only the first challenge. In the glittering court of the Land of Dragons, love and betrayal are two sides of the same smile, and soon the fate of a nation rests on Zhi's shoulders. But to win, they must decide where their heart truly belongs… (knihydobrovsky.cz)

BOOK 14 IN THE CHRONICLES OF ST MARY'S SERIES, FROM THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER JODI TAYLOR. 'Brilliant, hilarious, keeps you on your toes' Reader review 'The characters make me come back time and time again' Reader review 'I have not found another author who can tell a story involving time travel as well' Reader review St Mary's is under investigation. Their director has been shot and Max is Number One Suspect.Can things get any worse? We all know the answer to that one. Max needs to get away - fast - and a Brilliant Idea soon leads her to a full-scale uprising in twentieth-century China. If she can come by a historical treasure or two in the process, even better.That is, if she makes it out alive. Then there's the small matter of Insight - the sinister organisation from the future hell bent on changing History for their own dark ends. Having successfully infiltrated their ranks, Max is perfectly placed to stop them.But she knows her cover will soon be blown - because it's already happened. Can Max take down Insight before they come after her? The circle is closing, and only one can survive... For fans of Terry Pratchett, Jasper Fforde, Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club series and Doctor Who. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

O. Henry was a master of the short story and one of the most popular American writers of the twentieth century. This selection of tales from across his writing career ranges from New York apartments to the cattle-lands of Texas, taking in con men, clerks, hustlers, shop assistants, tramps and tricksters. They all highlight his ironic, comic eye, his gift for evoking speech and setting, and his unique approach to life's quirks of fate. The Penguin English Library - collectable general readers' editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century to the end of the Second World War. (knihydobrovsky.cz)

While marooned at his banking job in the bewilderingly damp and insular realm known as Ireland, Claude Martingale is approached by a down-on-his-luck author, Paul, looking for his next great subject. Claude finds that his life gets steadily more exciting under Paul's fictionalizing influence; he even falls in love with a beautiful waitress. (knihydobrovsky.cz)