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Few and Far Between
From the award-winning author of The Raptures and The Fire Starters, a magically surreal novel about history, identity and redemption'A stunningly original novel... one of the most imaginative and talented Irish writers at work today' Rois n O Donnell, author of Nesting'No writer captures the absurdity and beauty of life quite like [Jan Carson] does' Sara Baume, author of Seven SteeplesWarm, sharp and gloriously funny' Sarah Moss, author of RipenessHer best book yet Heather Parry, author of Carrion Crowe___It s summer 2017 and the last few residents of the Lough Neagh Archipelago are facing imminent eviction. The flood planned to combat a devastating algae outbreak will submerge their homes, forcing them back to the Mainland for the first time in fifty years.Robert-John and Marion Connolly came to the islands as children in the 1970s, following their mercurial father, an anthropologist studying the unique society that had developed there. For many, the Neagh Archipelago represented a utopia, a chance to be free of the prejudices and history of Troubles era Northern Ireland.But perhaps this utopia wasn t all that it seemed.Marion and Robert-John have grown accustomed to their haunted existence on the Ark, monitoring the mysterious Far Side, where ghostly figures linger and the land swallows secrets whole. How will they cope with a new life on the Mainland? Is it possible to leave the past behind? And will the Ark ever let them go..._____No one writes like Jan Carson. Surreal times call for surreal stories, and Few and Far Between packages history, horror and redemption in her signature combination of humour and grace.Sheila Armstrong, author of Falling Animals'Jan Carson is a born storyteller: her work is so imaginative, whimsical, mischievous and brave, but tender and curious too you never know where she's going to take you next, so reading her is always an adventure.' Lisa McInerney, author of The Glorious Heresies'Jan Carson is a unique and very special writer, one of the greatest of the modern fabulists' Donal Ryan, author of Heart be at Peace'One of the most exciting and original Northern Irish writers of her generation.' Sunday Times
Ponoř se do své budoucnosti
Originální kniha Moniky Majvaldové a Simony Martínkové Rackové propojuje svět potápění s osobním rozvojem. Příběhy z hlubin zde otevírají cestu k většímu porozumění sobě, vztahům i každodennímu životu. Potápěčské zkušenosti nejsou potřeba – chuť jít do hloubky ano.
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Ako zniesť zo sveta upíra
Napínavý triler z deväťdesiatych rokov, plný záhad a južanského šarmu, v ktorom sa realita prelína s nadprirodzenom.
Patricia Campbellová mala pred sebou sľubnú budúcnosť, no odkedy sa vzdala kariéry zdravotnej sestry a stala sa matkou, život sa jej nikdy nezdal fádnejší. Dni sú dlhé, deti sú nevďačné, manžel je odmeraný a zoznam povinností nekonečný. Jej jedinou oázou šťastia je čitateľský klub, ktorý tvoria ženy zdieľajúce rovnakú vášeň pre skutočné zločiny a napínavé romány. Na svojich stretnutiach pritom diskutujú skôr o federálnom obliehaní vo Waco, než o manželských krízach a materstve.
Jedného dňa sa do susedstva prisťahuje príťažlivý a umelecky nadaný James Harris, ktorý zaujme členky knižného klubu – a okúzli aj samotnú Patriciu. Prežíva pri ňom veci, ktoré už roky nezažila, no je na ňom čosi zvláštne. Keď začnú miznúť miestne deti a polícia je bezradná, Patricia nadobudne znepokojivé podozrenie. Pustí sa do vyšetrovania na vlastnú päsť, presvedčená, že ide o ďalšieho Jeffreyho Dahmera či Teda Bundyho. Lenže to, čo odhalí, je oveľa desivejšie. Čoskoro sa ukáže, že ona a jej priateľky z knižného klubu sú jedinou prekážkou medzi nič netušiacou komunitou, a monštrom, ktoré vpustili do svojich domovov.
Preklad z anglického originálu The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires (Quirk Books, Filadelfia 2020) Katarína Kvoriaková.
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Radio silence - Rádiócsend
Mi van, ha minden, amit eddig hittünk magunkról, tévedés?
Frances mindig is tanulógép volt, egyetlen céllal maga előtt: bejutni egy elit egyetemre. Semmi sem állhatott az útjába. Sem a barátok, sem egy nyomasztó titok – még az sem, hogy ki ő valójában, a szíve mélyén.
Amikor Frances találkozik Aleddel, a kedvenc podcastjának zseniálisan tehetséges, de visszahúzódó alkotójával, egy teljesen új világot fedez fel. Aled megnyitja előtte az ajtót a valódi Frances felé, és a lány először tapasztalja meg, milyen az igazi barátság – amelyben félelem nélkül önmaga lehet.
Aztán a podcast hirtelen nagyon népszerűvé válik, és a barátok között kialakult törékeny bizalom darabokra hullik.
Frances a régi és az új énje közt reked. Az álmai összeomlanak. A bűntudat szorításában ráébred, hogy nincs más választása, szembe kell néznie a múltjával…
Be kell vallania, miért tűnt el régi barátja, Carys.
Közben az egyetemen Aled is magára marad, és sötét titkokkal küzd.
Csak a félelmeinkkel való szembenézés vezethet győzelemhez. És csak önmagunk felvállalásával találhatjuk meg a boldogságot.
Francesnek ehhez minden bátorságára szüksége lesz.
Lebilincselő ifjúsági regény, amely az önmagunk keresésének, az elvárásoknak és a választás szabadságának kérdéseit boncolgatja – a korosztály egyik legizgalmasabb írójának tollából
A Whole Life
Andreas Egger knows every path and peak of his mountain valley, the source of his sustenance, his livelihood - his home.
Set in the mid-twentieth century and told with beauty and tenderness, Robert Seethaler's A Whole Life is a story of man's relationship with an ancient landscape, of the value of solitude, of the arrival of the modern world, and above all, of the moments, great and small, that make us who we are.
City of Ruin – Romváros (Éldekorált kiadás)
Éldekorált kiadás
Aznap éjjel, amikor Kelet Hercege lerombolta a faluját, Raina Bloodgood élete örökre megváltozott. Valaki más háborújába és a Boszorkányszedő, Alexus Thibault karjaiba sodródott, majd rájött, hogy minden, amiben hitt, hamis, és hogy sokkal többre képes, mint bárki képzelte volna.
Kelet Hercege most bábuként használja a Fagykirályt a Nyárföld elleni háborújában, amivel veszélybe sodorja Alexus életét. Hogy megakadályozzák a herceg végső tervét és azt, hogy Tiressia birodalma visszatérjen az istenek korába, Raina, Alexus és egy csapat északi versenyt fut az idővel, hogy a rejtelmes sivatagba jussanak, ahol minden sarkon kegyetlen gyilkosok lesnek rájuk.
A tragédiák forgatagában Raina és Alexus azért küzdenek, hogy együtt életben maradjanak, miközben egy alattomos jelenés egészen Romvárosig, Nyárföld királynője fellegvárának ékköves kapujáig követi őket. A félelmetes események közepette Raina nem tudja kiűzni álmaiból azt a múltbéli borzalmat, amelyre nem lenne szabad emlékeznie.
A múlt, amely óhatatlanul utoléri őt – bármi áron.
Rafi and Rita
Rafi and Rita are twins. They are almost exactly the same in every single way. Except … they both think they are the tallest!
Rafi is so tall he has to be careful not to bang his head on the moon. Rita is as tall as a Tallasaurus, which is definitely a real dinosaur. Rafi is SO tall he's written a (really annoying) song about it:
I'm taller than you
I'm taller than you
I'm the King of Tall Town
And it's front-page news!
Oh yes, I'm taller than you!
A side-splittingly funny tale of sibling rivalry that escalates to a charming twist, with hilarious words by the inimitable Jarvis, author of Alan's Big, Scary Teeth, and colourful illustrations throughout from the creator of The Lonely Beast, Chris Judge. The perfect book to defuse tension between competitive siblings with a great big belly laugh!
Tristan 2: Pokřtěni válkou
Tristan konečně složil první část mozaiky. Ví, kdo stojí za smrtí jeho rodiny i kdo z něj učinil upíra. Aby měl ale aspoň nějakou šanci se Marcusovu klanu postavit, musí získat spojence. Jenže jak poznat, kdo ještě nepadl do spárů království Orient, jehož vliv se šíří rychleji než nákaza? Zatímco Vanda žádá o pomoc své kontakty napříč kontinentem, Tristan musí zesílit a naučit se plně ovládat své schopnosti dřív, než bude pozdě. Alechandra a Akir mezitím hledají nové útočiště, protože Ferdinand a jeho lidé jim jsou neustále v patách a touží po Alechandřině hlavě. Království Cidentalis je vlivem rostoucí moci Marcusovy rodiny donuceno k riskantním krokům. Aby odhalily skutečné záměry východního království, musejí Kristeen s Olivií proniknout do myslí nepřátelských čarodějů. Pravda, kterou objeví, ovlivní osud celého kontinentu.
Druhý díl temné fantasy ságy přináší politické intriky, válku a hrdiny, kteří musí riskovat vše — i sami sebe.
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Kill Your Darlings
What if the only way to bury the truth is to bury your husband?
The first attempt at killing her husband was the night of the dinner party.
Wendy and Thom met at school and through four decades of birthday milestones, weekends away and raising a son, they've lived a seemingly comfortable and successful life together. But what are the dark secrets their marriage was built on, and what has now, fatally, changed?
Kamizen: Fortress of Lost Memories
Enter a secret wonderland in the sky where Japanese legends come to life.
Twelve-year-old Jonty desperately wants an adventure but he knows it's unlikely when he's stuck at home for the entire summer. But then he meets a talking bonobo in the forest at the back of his house who invites him to enter a magical world behind a Japanese Memory gate. There, he will get to collect wild memories from the time his gramps was a famous primatologist ... and soon, his adventure begins.
Behind the gate lies a world far more enchanting than back home. In a world filled with mischievous Japanese beings called yokai, Jonty must battle to collect the memories in a series of hair-raising trials. But there is an evil sky pirate crew on board a ship who are hellbent on destroying the memories for good ... and they have bows and arrows.
Can Jonty battle the pirate crew before time runs out and the wadokei watch-clock strikes?
Hyo and the Deep-Rooted Demon
Meet the Hakai Family Hellmakers: Purveyors of artisan hells and unlucky days to inflict upon your enemies.
They'll make it personal... But for a price!
Onogoro is in the middle of electing a new chief - but, as the deadline looms, a sword-wielding serial killer comes to town. Hyo, busy trying to solve a kidnapping mystery, soon crosses paths with the serial killer himself, who reveals a sinister conspiracy with the future of the island at stake. Promising vengeance, Hyo embarks on her strangest special commission yet - and learns more about the powers of being a Hellmaker...
Seven Tenths Of A Second
McLaren Racing's return to the top has gone hand in hand with a well-earned reputation for team harmony, fairness and loyalty.
Now Zak's chosen to invite readers in to experience it for themselves, with all the honesty, conviction and good humour he has brought to leading one of the most storied teams in motorsport back to the front of the grid.
Seven Tenths of Second will take readers behind the scenes and into the paddock and boardroom to explore how the team has fought its way back to the top under Zak's leadership, and shine a light on what it takes to succeed in a sport that constantly pushes the boundaries of technology, innovation and engineering.
Superworm - Slide and Spin
Superworm is super-long.
Superworm is super-strong.
Watch him wiggle, see him squirm.
Hip, hip, hooray for SUPERWORM!
Join Superworm, the wriggliest, squiggliest superhero in the world, as he rescues beetles and bugs in this fun slide and spin board book!
Unicorn Rescuers: Adventure in Mermaid Land
The first in a new full-colour series set in the Unicornia universe, filled with mermaids, unicorns and magic!
Perfect for fans of Unicornia looking to take the next step in their reading journey, as well as readers who love fantasy adventures.
Featuring:
Familiar characters from Unicornia as well as exciting new friends
Longer adventures with a dash of danger
Magical new lands and creatures
Beautiful bold full-colour artwork
Pippa, Claudia and Sara set out on the most incredible trip to Mermaid Land, searching for a lost unicorn. But the mischievous mermaids do not want the unicorn to be found! The friends must escape jellyfish, journey through a swamp of poisonous plants and charm grumpy bats on this very special mission. Can they return the unicorn to Unicornia safe and sound … and prove that they can be Unicorn Rescuers?
How to Talk to AI
Discover how artificial intelligence thinks and reasons, and how we can make the most of their super-human abilities, in the must read new book from the prize-winning technology writer and author of The Dark Net and The People vs Tech.
A BBC 'BOOK YOU NEED TO READ IN 2026'
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
'[An] essential read' Emma Saunders, BBC Culture Reporter
Knowing how to speak to AI - and how not to - is a skill that everyone now needs.
Hundreds of millions of people now talk to AI, such as ChatGPT, every day. They organise their finances and holidays, ask advice, seek therapy and find love - via machines. Almost overnight, chatbots are transforming society, politics and business. This is one of the biggest and fastest technological changes in history.
However, most people still don't really understand how AI works, how to make the most of it - or what the dangers are. As some people use it to turbo-charge their productivity at work, others are falling into dangerous conspiracies, delusions and psychosis.
In How to Talk to AI, award-winning technology writer Jamie Bartlett takes you inside the machine: showing how we can stay in control of our powerful new companions, even as they are changing the way we live, feel, and think.
Written in his accessible style, How to Talk to AI is the essential and empowering guide to help you understand how to make the most of these incredible new technologies, without succumbing to new powers of manipulation and control.
Until We Drown
Hold your breath, the truth will surface… When Ellie Kellaway and her family seek a fresh start in the tranquil Peak District, she hopes to leave behind her haunting memories of the sea – and of Ethan’s affair with the younger, beautiful wild swimmer he met there. But Ellie’s new home harbours dark secrets, where ancient legends of mermaids intertwine with chilling realities. As eerie occurrences unfurl, Libby, the youngest, is drawn to a grotesque mermaid carving hidden in their house. Strange sightings of a mysterious woman outside only deepen Ellie's unease. And when their dog Jasper goes missing, the family's descent into darkness accelerates. As more ominous tales and truths rise to the surface, it becomes clear that the mermaid's curse might be real. Ellie’s family is fast becoming entangled in a web of betrayal and vengeance, which threatens to drown them all… This spine-tingling novel is a suspenseful twist on Hans Christian Andersen’s dark tale The Little Mermaid, where love, loss, and the lure of the water collide in a terrifying crescendo. Perfect for fans of The Last House on Needless Street and Stephen King.
PAW Patrol A Day At The Farm Lift-the-Flap book
Lift the flaps and join the PAW Patrol Pups as they help Farmer Al find his missing sheep! No job is too big, no pup is too small! The PAW Patrol have been called to Farmer Yumi’s farm to help solve the mystery of the disappearing sheep! When Farmer Yumi’s sheep start escaping through a mysterious hole in the fence, the PAW Patrol are called in to help repair the fence and discover who or what has been making the holes. Marshall agrees to go undercover to try and solve the mystery. Read this adorable story to see if our favourite Pups can save the day. With vibrant, colourful illustrations and exciting flaps to lift on every page, your child will be able to enjoy this story again and again. Whenever you need them, just baaaa for help. Look out for these other pup-tacular PAW Patrol books: PAW Patrol Search and Rescue Pups: A Lift-the-Flap BookPAW Patrol Dinosaur Lookout Lift-the-Flap BookPAW Patrol Dream Patrol: A Lift-the-Flap BookPAW Patrol Rubble’s Toolbox: A Carry-Along Board BookPAW Patrol Playtime Pups: A Carry-Along Board BookPAW Patrol Pop-Up Pups Board Book
Paddington: Rise and Shine
Spend a day at home with Paddington Bear in this fun new board book for babies and toddlers! Rise and shine! Paddington's days are always so busy – where does he find the time to fit in so many snacks? This fun-filled rhyming story with bright illustrations is sure to delight the youngest of Paddington fans! Stories of Paddington Bear have delighted readers around the world for more than sixty-five years. * Perfect Gift for Toddlers – A great first book for children aged 0 to 3 years * Rhyming Text for Easy Read-Alouds – Catchy rhymes make bedtime reading a breeze and help toddlers memorise new words while they enjoy the story * Ideal Gift & Keepsake – Perfect for gifting with classic picture book Paddington * Parent & Educator Approved Quality – Chunky board pages with rounded corners stand up to repeat reading, and the story is aligned with EYFS guidelines to encourage imaginative play and social-emotional learning
You’ve Been Pooping All Wrong
Do you struggle with anxiety around using the bathroom? Or spend days worrying about when your next bowel movement will be? Dr Trisha Pasricha takes us on a deep dive into our bowels to create an actionable framework to make pooping a breeze. If you struggle with gut trouble and toilet anxiety, it’s not your fault, and more importantly, it’s fixable. No one would expect you to have stunning teeth if you were never shown a toothbrush. You would struggle to fall asleep if you never knew how to turn off the bedroom lights. But no one talks about the fundamentals of pooping, leading many to spiral into a quagmire of poor habits and anxiety. This book will teach you: - What a ‘normal’ bowel movement is - All about the intricate connection between your brain and gut - How to harness your gut’s microbiome to boost your health - And much more… You’ll learn the tools to achieve bowel consistency and ease, so that your gut flows on autopilot and you can live your life without obsessing about the bathroom.
