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Tajná válka (Legendy Marvel)
Na začátku, jak už to u příběhů bývá, byla exploze. Byt Luka Cage vylétl do povětří. A i když má „hrdina k pronajmutí“ kůži měkkou jako pancíř tanku, tenhle výbuch ho poslal do nemocnice a do kómatu. Ukazuje se, že útok byl pomstou za akci, kterou kdysi hrdinové (Spider-Man, Captain America, Wolverine, Daredevil a Luke Cage), provedli. Akci tak tajnou, že o ní nevědí ani oni sami. Kterou jim někdo vymazal z paměti. A právě teď si začínají vzpomínat. Tajná válka je především promyšlený špionážní thriller s perfektními dialogy Briana Michaela Bendise (Alias, Daredevil, Tajná invaze) a úžasnou kresbou skvělého Gabriela Dell´Otta (Amazing Spider-Man: Rodinný podnik). Tenhle komiks přináší nejen epické dobrodružství a spoustu bonusů, ale i polemiku na téma, jestli je správné udělat občas nějaké svinstvo, když to může zachránit životy... a časem za to bude nutné zaplatit. Obsahuje sešity Tajná válka č. 1–5 a řadu bonusů zachycujících proces tvorby tohoto komiksu.
Cat Fight
One rumour. Three women. A summer where nothing stays hidden...This gripping, suspenseful debut is the perfect beach read for fans of Liane Moriarty!When the peace shatters in suburbia, the claws come out…Welcome to the Briar Heart Estate - where the lawns are perfectly manicured, friendships are fragile, and everyone knows everyone else's business. Coralie, Emma and Twig are neighbours. They smile. They judge. And they always keep up appearances. Then Coralie's husband swears he saw a panther on the bonnet of his car. And one sweltering summer descends into a frenzy of paranoia, gossip and rivalry. But it's not the wild cat the estate should be worried about. It's the women next door…Readers LOVE Cat Fight'Original, sharp, clever, and wonderfully observed' Andrea Mara'A sharply written debut' The Times'Twisty, sharp (clawed) and deliciously unhinged' Catherine Ryan Howard'A British Liane Moriarty. . . a perfectly plotted suspense debut' Jessica Bull'I loved every page of this novel . . . such a unique concept'? ?'Sharp and suspenseful . . . I couldn't put it down'? ?'A fabulous page turner. The characters felt alive!'? ?'Fresh and humorous with a brilliant take on the trials of the women of suburbia'? ?'A rip-roaring thrill of a story... Bold and brilliant, and truly original'? ?
Dead Lucky
A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK!Shortlisted for The Gambling Book Awards 2025Longlisted for the Authors' Club Best First Novel Award 2026'Moving and shocking, and profoundly poetic' Mike Leigh, film director'Almost unbearably compulsive . . . never less than rhapsodically funny' Sunday Times'A wild ride' Financial Times'Compelling' Daily Mail'It's dark comedy meets toxic masculinity' The Times'[A] sharp debut' The IndependentThink of being on your deathbed and thinking about all them nights where you said no, just 'cause you were a bit short on money. That's not how I wanted to live. Jamie Fletcher should be the luckiest man in Manchester. His girlfriend Rebecca is out of his league, he has a best mate and drinking buddy in Trick, and he loves his job at a busy funeral home. Preparing the dead is not something Jamie takes lightly - whether it's choosing the right stockings for his old dinner lady, or playing the local butcher's favourite album to him before cremation. But beneath his seemingly perfect life, Jamie has been keeping a big secret - one he reveals only to the dead. His gambling addiction has left him in eye-watering debt, and he's running out of ways to keep it hidden. When Rebecca decides it's time for them to buy their first home together, he knows he has to do something to cover his tracks. Desperate, Jamie does what he knows best - he walks up to the bookies and places the biggest bet of his life. How far will he go until his luck runs out? Tonight could be the night that changes everything. You just never know.
The Age Rebellion
''We have added 30 healthy years to life expectancy in the last century alone.''Whether you''re approaching retirement, navigating a career change, or simply wondering how to live a meaningful life in your later years, this book provides both the insight and the practical tools you need to thrive. It''s not just about planning - it''s about creating a life that defies expectations and maximizes the incredible potential of your most experienced years. This book will empower you to reclaim control, make a new plan, and rewrite the rules of what''s possible.The Age Rebellion is an inspiring, action-oriented approach to breaking free from outdated narratives about growing older, and through a refreshing blend of personal insight and practical advice, Reflecting a new global movement, this is a practical, inspiring book helping readers find an alternative to traditional retirement and redesign your future, your way. Showing how you can live a life of continued growth, productivity, and impact, no matter what your age.Written by entrepreneur, public speaker, and corporate consultant Lyndsey Simpson, this book is for anyone approaching mid or later life and feels unsure about what the future holds for their life and work and is looking for inspiration. Lyndsey invites the reader to challenge outdated myths about what it means to retire - the retirement rainbow, as she calls it - and question society''s expectations of us as we reach this pivotal point in our lives. By teaching us how to plan for a future that we''re excited about, rather than fearful of, readers will feel confident in boldly stepping into a new, empowered chapter of their lives.Ready to join the Age Rebellion? Let''s rewrite the narrative of what it means to grow older, together.
Voices of Victory
Discover the forgotten story of Britain’s final bloody battles against Nazi Germany in this Sunday Times top ten bestseller. Based on audio interviews with those who fought their way to victory, Voices of Victory is a compelling and immersive account of a crucial period in the Second World War by the bestselling author of D-Day: The Unheard Tapes. February, 1945. Eight months have passed since the D-Day landings, when the Allies gained their foothold in North-West Europe. Since then the British Army has fought near continuously against the German military. Now, they stand ready for their final test: the battle for the German homeland. Drawing on the sound archive of the Imperial War Museums and other personal accounts, military historian Geraint Jones brings this often-overlooked period of the war vividly to life in the words of British soldiers who were there, from war-weary men who have survived many months of combat to new recruits facing Hitler’s fanatics for the first time. In Voices of Victory we join the soldiers battling to break through the Siegfried Line and clear the Reichswald forest, where fighting was from one tree to the next. At the crossing of the Rhine we go into action with the commandos, and jump behind enemy lines with the Paras. We are taken into the horror of Belsen when the concentration camp is liberated, hear from the witnesses of the forgotten battles of April, and end the war deep in Germany, with victory in Europe. ‘Enthralling and enlightening . . . A wonderful look into the personal experiences, that heart and soul of the fighting soldier, towards the end of the Second World War’ – John Nichol, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Unknown WarriorVoices of Victory was a Sunday Times top ten bestseller w/e 03/05/2025.
The Valley of Adventure
The Valley of Adventure is the third thrilling installment in the Adventure series by Enid Blyton, one of the best-loved children's writers of all time. Nothing could be more exciting than a daring night flight on Bill’s plane! But Philip, Dinah, Lucy-Ann, Jack and Kiki the parrot soon find themselves flying straight into a truly amazing adventure. Who are the two strange pilots, and what is the secret treasure hidden in the lonely and mysterious valley where the children lan? iscover more titles in the wondrous Adventure series with The Island of Adventure, The Castle of Adventure, The Sea of Adventure, The Mountain of Adventure, The Ship of Adventure, The Circus of Adventure and The River of Adventure
The Perfect Match
An action-packed fairy tale adventure - perfect for football fans!Jack loves to hear the story of how his two dads met . . . It all begins when a football-mad boy is invited to play in a royal football match, but it will take a sprinkle of magic from his Hairy Squadfather and a special silver football boot to give this story its fairy tale ending. Fun and inventive reimagining of the Cinderella fairy tale. Touching and surprising ending with an LGBTQ+ twistDan Taylor is the illustrator of Papa's Coming Home, written by Chasten Buttigieg - a New York Times Bestseller! Every Nosy Crow picture book comes with a free 'Stories Aloud' audio recording - just scan the QR code and listen along!
Tank
'Punchy. Trenchant. Heavyweight. Mark Urban’s Tank blows the doors off, just as you’d expect from such an accomplished author. Take cover!’ Damien Lewis, author of SAS Great EscapesAn authoritative history of the tank and the remarkable individuals who designed them and fought in them, from a former officer and best-selling historianTanks are the ultimate embodiment of industrial age warfare. In the popular imagination, they represent both a terrifying beast of destruction and a potent symbol of liberation. The technology behind these war machines has evolved relentlessly, and yet the coming of the information age has led many to predict that drones, missiles, and Artificial Intelligence have made the tank obsolete. Time and again, however, tanks have continued to shape – and be shaped by -- battles around the world, from their introduction in 1916, through the Second World War and tank-on-tank fights in 1990s Iraq, to the current conflict in Ukraine. In TANK, best-selling historian and former officer in the Royal Tank Regiment Mark Urban draws on wide-ranging accounts from soldiers, designers, and politicians, from Winston Churchill to Volodymyr Zelensky, to tell the remarkable story of one of the most important developments in military history. Through the ten most important vehicles ever made, Urban chronicles the incredible advances in tank technology – starting with the Mark IV, the first British tank to be used in large numbers in WW1, and following the story through the T-34 and Tiger to the M1 Abrams, a product of huge American Cold War investment that is still used to this day. Officially supported by The Tank Museum and using never-before-seen archival sources, interviews and declassified documents, this is a fascinating history of the vehicle that changed conflict forever. ‘An illuminating and exciting drive through the mud and blood of twentieth-century warfare' Dr Robert Lyman, author of Operation Suicide
The Listeners
'A phenomenally immersive read' Claire Lombardo'Brings its setting and its large ensemble of characters vividly to life' Sunday Times'Funny and imaginative with real emotional heft' Irish IndependentREADERS ARE SAYING... 'The Avallon and its staff of unique characters will stick with me for a long time' ? ? ?'Dark with history and light with love' ? ? ?'The atmospheric whimsy of The Grand Budapest Hotel and literary genius of All the Light We Cannot See'? ? ?'I loved June, a strong woman who believed in what she did' ? ? ?'The writing brings an emotional magic' ? ? ?'Full of intrigue and heartbreak... this is a story of WWII America mostly unknown and forgotten' ? ? ?This paperback edition includes a new bonus chapter, 'A Water Ritual at the Avallon', and questions for book clubs. *The hotel was a hidden paradise. Until they went to war... In 1942, June 'Hoss' Hudson runs the finest hotel in the Appalachian Mountains. The Avallon, owned by the wealthy Gilfoyle family, is a world away from the war in Europe. But when Edgar, the eldest son who June has loved since childhood, strikes a deal with the State Department, June finds herself playing host to three hundred foreign diplomats. Nobody at the Avallon wants to serve caviar to the enemy. As tensions rise among staff and guests, dark alliances and unexpected desires begin to crack the hotel's polished veneer. Not least between June and Tucker Minnick, a government agent listening through the walls for secrets, whose watchful eyes both unsettle and attract her. For June is guarding a secret of her own - one she has risked everything to keep. *'Mesmeric, original and stunning' Chris Whitaker'Around every corner of this richly imagined world, we discover some new wonder' New York Times'A marvel: strange, witty, moving, exuberant' Robert Macfarlane
Super Mr Panda
The million-copy selling Mr Panda series is back with a SUPER new story!Mr Panda and his friends are preparing for a very special bake sale! Whenever anyone needs a hand, who do they ask?SUPER MR PANDA!But when Mr Panda himself gets into a sticky spot, who will come to his rescue?The perfect story to help little ones remember that it''s OK to ask for help . . . and it''s SUPER to offer help. This latest book from award-winning creator Steve Antony is charming, funny and super sweet.Look out for more books starring the grumpy (but loveable!) Mr Panda:Thank You Mr PandaI''ll Wait Mr PandaWe Love You, Mr PandaWash Your Hands, Mr PandaGoodnight Mr PandaMr Panda''s ColoursMr Panda''s Feelings
26 Beauties
The twenty-sixth thrilling novel in the globally bestselling Women''s Murder Club series. ______________________________________________________PRAISE FOR THE WOMEN''S MURDER CLUB''Packed with action... a compelling read with great set pieces and, most of all, that charismatic cast of characters'' SUN''I couldn''t turn the pages quick enough. Great plot, fantastic storytelling and characters that spring off the page - all the right ingredients for a thriller!'' HEIDI PERKS''Fast-moving, intricately plotted... Boxer steals the show as the tough cop with a good heart.'' MIRROR''Terrific, high-octane, really pacy... every scene is a film, every character real, and every plot point leaves us breathless.'' JO SPAIN
World Cup Greatest Moments (Ultimate Football Heroes)
Experience the greatest stories ever told as we go through the greatest moments ever in the history of the football World Cup! Featuring the most iconic moments in World Cup history, from Harry Kane winning the Golden Boot in 2018, to Lionel Messi winning his first World Cup trophy, to Pelé's world-shattering World Cup debut, and so much more.
From most incredible players to the most incredible plays, get caught up in what makes the World Cup the most spectacular sporting event for the beautiful game. This World Cup special also features a tournament tracker in the back of the book so you can follow the excitement of this year's competition.
Disney Stitch Glow in the Dark Ultimate Sticker Book
Join Stitch and friends in this vibrant glow-in-the-dark sticker book, filled with pictures and facts about fan-favourite characters, along with over 100 glow-in-the-dark stickers to use in the book – or wherever you like!
Enjoy some glow-in-the-dark sticker fun with Disney’s Stitch:
• MORE THAN 100 STICKERS: Perfect for decorating bags, pencil cases, and other belongings
• FULL OF IMAGES, FUN FACTS, & ACTIVITIES: Flip through pages featuring plenty of sticker-filled activities, lively images, and fact-packed information about Stitch and friends
• A UNIQUE DISNEY STICKER BOOK FOR KIDS: Perfect for young Disney fans and gift buyers looking for delightful Disney gifts for kids
With the Disney Stitch Glow in the Dark Ultimate Sticker Book, kids can have a blast with Stitch facts, artwork, and plenty of glow-in-the-dark stickers.
The Miniverse
What would everything look like if you shrank to the size of an ant?
Miniverse takes you on a mind-boggling journey into the world of the teeny tiny. Discover how zips, paper, ballpoint pens, and velcro work by seeing them enlarged hundreds of times. Watch dust mites clambering through the jungle of fibres in a carpet and eyelash mites burrowing into the roots of human hairs. See how toxic venom squirts from the stings of hornets and nettles.
Miniverse reveals a hidden realm of unexpected beauty and complexity, from the intricate geometry of pollen grains to the mosaic of skin flakes that covers the human body.
Prepare to be wowed by the miniverse – a world that's all around you but that you've never seen before.
Marvel MCU Life Size
How big do you think Hulk is? He's pretty big, but do you know just how big? If you met Captain America, could you hold his shield, or put on Thanos' mighty Infinity Gauntlet?
Discover the answers to these questions (and many more) in Marvel Studios Life Size: your ultimate guide to the actual sizes of the heroes, villains, and objects from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Atlas of Botany
Plants first emerged on a very different looking Earth 500 million years ago. As land masses moved, plants were brought together in fierce competition with one another, or separated to continue their lives in very different conditions. On this evolutionary journey, they developed ingenious strategies to disperse and extend their range, and increase their diversity.
Plants have populated almost every part of Earth’s land surface – from tropical zones to cracks in city pavements – and have fundamentally shaped Earth's natural regions. Mapping the changing conditions and continents of the ancient world and the biomes of the modern one, Atlas of Botany explores how plants have overcome the challenges of survival, and how they have interacted with pollinators and people along the way.
In the pages of this sumptuous botanical book, you will discover:
• A unique blend of information that brings plant science, geography, nature, and human history together for an unparalleled view of plant life on Earth
• The intricate and sometimes bizarre ways that plants have adapted to live everywhere
• A detailed understanding of where plants come from and the conditions they prefer to grow in
Produced in association with the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh this beautiful book combines the best elements of gardening books, science books, and nature books – featuring botanical illustrations, detailed photography, and clear, concise explanations – to tell the story of how plants evolved and survived – and continue to thrive.
The Dogs Gaze
What do dogs do in art? A dazzlingly original cultural history from the Cundill Prize-winning historian
Long before the phrase 'man's best friend' became common parlance, dogs were already standing beside us in art as in life. In The Dog's Gaze, the historian Thomas W. Laqueur invites us to explore why they feature more than any other animal in the ways in which we picture ourselves and our stories.
Dogs have been ubiquitous in the worldmaking of visual artists as far back as the Palaeolithic age. Looking across the western tradition, from Giotto to Goya and Rubens to Rego, Laqueur shows what their presence - as hunting partners, beloved friends and even conduits to the afterlife - reveals about our own ways of seeing and how we want to be remembered. Far from being mere motifs, dogs are an integral and intentional element of the images in which they appear: they provide narrative coherence; they look out and bear witness, often on the artist's behalf; they illuminate our understanding of morality and melancholy and some, like us, become celebrities. Indeed, as the author shows, dogs in art are our social doppelgängers, our companions in looking and being.
Richly illustrated and lovingly written, The Dog's Gaze is a unique visual history that examines the shared social history of our two species and offers fresh insights into the human condition through the eyes of our canine companions.
Clara & the Devil: Collection One
He’s tall, dark and infernal. She’s ready to be corrupted . . .
A deliciously dark tale of Faustian bargains and seduction, Clara & the Devil is a graphic novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Masters of Death, Olivie Blake and fan-favourite artist Little Chmura.
Clara thought she had the rest of her life figured out. But when an unusual tourist – tall, dark, and satanic – comes to town, Clara’s careful plans start to unravel fast. She thought she’d graduate college with the support of her best friend, Jonah. Then she’d marry her adoring boyfriend, work at her local library and settle down in her small seaside hometown. But now things seem far from simple.
And even while the stranger, who openly calls himself the devil, strikes up a situationship with Jonah, he continues to tempt Clara with reckless talk of power, ambition, and lust. Over the course of one sultry summer, tensions between Clara, Jonah and the devil mount to an intolerable degree. Clara is forced to confront the desires she’s kept secret her whole life, even from herself.
This mesmerizing, darkly romantic graphic novel kicks off a sultry series that explores artistry and power through the temptation of the seven deadly sins.
New York: A Literary Anthology
New York - the city that never sleeps - is brought to life in this vivid and lively anthology. From Staten Island to the Statue of Liberty, for centuries, authors and poets have been inspired to write about the heady highs and formidable lows of New York: its people, places and unique history.
One sweltering summer's day, Charles Dickens passes through Wall Street. James Weldon Johnson's anonymous narrator stumbles into a hidden bar full of poker players. Mark Twain recalls a dinner held in seven different languages. And Anais Nin declares that she is in love . . . with the city itself.
New York has lived through immense challenges yet remains irrepressible, filled with constant energy, movement and excitement. All these different perspectives are captured by the prose and poetry of a wonderful range of writers, including Audre Lorde, Walt Whitman, Edna St Vincent Millay, Henry James, Langston Hughes and many more.
Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library series of gorgeous pocket-sized travel paperbacks, featuring Treasures of Cornwall, Yorkshire: A Literary Landscape, London: An Illustrated Literary Companion and Paris: A Literary Anthology. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Edited and introduced by J. Michelle Coghlan.




















