Hľadanie: Sedem rozprávkových hier
zobraziť:
Knock Knock
Set over three explosive days, this is compulsive, heart-pounding storytelling that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
He thought she was safe. Then the past came knocking.
Seventeen years ago, Inspector Ewert Grens was called to the scene of a brutal crime. A family had been murdered, with only their five-year-old daughter left behind. The girl was placed under witness protection, but while the case went cold, Grens is still haunted by the memory. When he learns that the apartment where the crime took place is now the scene of a mysterious break-in, Grens fears that someone is intent on silencing the only witness. He must race to find her...before they do.
'A perfect example of Scandi noir' The Times
'Roslund has two strong prose styles - dark and darker - and both are on show in KNOCK KNOCK' New York Times
Lacná kniha Útek z tábora 14 (-90%)
Neuveriteľný príbeh muža zo Severnej Kórey o strastiplnom putovaní za slobodou
V rukách držíte knihu o jednom z najdesivejších miest na Zemi. Útek z tábora 14 je šokujúcim odhalením severokórejských politických väzenských táborov a súčasne svedectvom o nepohasínajúcej sile ľudského ducha snívať a udržiavať si plamienok nádeje aj v najtemnejších hlbinách pekla.
Suzanne Scholteová, nositeľka Ceny Mieru mesta Soul a predsedníčka Združenia pre mier v Severnej Kórei
Politické väzenské tábory v Severnej Kórei fungujú dvakrát dlhšie ako Stalinove gulagy a dvanásťkrát
dlhšie ako Hitlerove koncentračné tábory. Doposiaľ sa nepodarilo ujsť žiadnemu z tisícov väzňov, ktorí sa v severokórejských táboroch narodili a vyrástli. Žiadnemu, s výnimkou Šina Tong-hjoka.
Blaine Harden v knihe Útek z tábora 14 vynáša na svetlo temné tajomstvá Severnej Kórey, ktorej despotický totalitný režim podkopávajúci ľudského ducha jej obyvateľov nemá na svete obdobu. Vďaka Šinovmu svedectvu o jeho uväznení a neuveriteľnom úteku majú čitatelia konečne možnosť nazrieť za nepreniknuteľné múry a ostnatý drôt – Šinovými očami hľadíme na matku, s ktorou súperí o jedlo, na dozorcov, ktorí sa z chlapca snažia vychovať donášača, a stávame sa priamymi svedkami popravy Šinovej matky a brata.
Hoci meno neslávne známeho „Milovaného vodcu“ Kim Čong-ila zarezonovalo vo všetkých krajinách,
Severná Kórea zostáva odrezaná od zvyšku sveta aj po tom, ako sa vlády ujíma jeho tretí syn Kim Čong-un. Čoraz menej cudzincov smie vstúpiť na severokórejskú pôdu a len zopár šťastlivcov sa smie tešiť z privilégia opustiť hranice svojho rodiska. Severná Kórea trpí hladom, krivká o žobráckej palici a naháňa strach celému svetu arzenálom atómových zbraní. Je tiež miestom, kde láska a ľudské práva sú dva rovnako neznáme pojmy. Približne dvestotisíc väzňov si odpykáva celoživotné tresty v politických väzenských táboroch. no vláda Severnej Kórey existenciu týchto táborov aj napriek jasným záberom z vesmírnych družíc tvrdošijne popiera.
Vypredané
1,19 €
11,90 €
dostupné aj ako:
Mraz Jason - Look For The Good CD
KDO: Za oceánem velmi populární držitel dvou sošek Grammy z roku 2010 reprezentuje kultivovaný americký pop-rockový proud. Jeho hudba má přesah, lze v ní vystopovat vlivy folku, jazzu, blues i hip hopu.
CO: Sedmé album zpěváka s českými kořeny. Vychází na CD a LP.
CD
1. Look For The Good
2. Make Love
3. My Kind
4. Good Old Daze
5. You Do You (feat. Tiffany Haddish)
6. Wise Woman
7. Take The Music
8. Time Out (feat. Sister Carol)
9. DJ FM AM JJASON
10. Hearing Double
11. The Minute I Heard of Love
12. Gratitude
Marple: Twelve New Stories
A brand new collection of short stories featuring the Queen of Crime's legendary detective Jane Marple, penned by twelve remarkable bestselling and acclaimed authors.
This collection of twelve original short stories, all featuring Jane Marple, will introduce the character to a whole new generation. Each author reimagines Agatha Christie's Marple through their own unique perspective while staying true to the hallmarks of a traditional mystery.
* Naomi Alderman
* Leigh Bardugo
* Alyssa Cole
* Lucy Foley
* Elly Griffiths
* Natalie Haynes
* Jean Kwok
* Val McDermid
* Karen M. McManus
* Dreda Say Mitchell
* Kate Mosse
* Ruth Ware
Miss Marple was first introduced to readers in a story Christie wrote for The Royal Magazine in 1927 and made her first appearance in a full-length novel in 1930's The Murder at the Vicarage. It has been 45 years since Agatha Christie's last Marple novel, Sleeping Murder, was published posthumously in 1976, and this collection of ingenious new stories by twelve Christie devotees will be a timely reminder why Jane Marple remains the most famous fictional female detective of all time.
A Line Above the Sky
'This book is beautiful' Emma Jane Unsworth
Climbing gives you the illusion of being in control, just for a while, the tantalising sense of being able to stay one move ahead of death.
Helen Mort has always been drawn to the thrill and risk of climbing: the tension between human and rockface, and the climber's powerful connection to the elemental world. But when she becomes a mother for the first time, she finds herself re-examining her relationship with both the natural world and herself, as well as the way the world views women who aren't afraid to take risks.
A Line Above the Sky melds memoir and nature writing to ask why humans are drawn to danger, and how we can find freedom in pushing our limits. It is a visceral love letter to losing oneself in physicality, whether climbing a mountain or bringing a child into the world, and an unforgettable celebration of womanhood in all its forms.
Holttest a könyvtárszobában
" A regényekben mindig a könyvtárszobában akadnak rá a hullákra. A való életben sohasem hallottam ilyesmit."
A szobalány izgatottan csörtet be Bantryék hálószobájába, hogy közölje a felkavaró hírt: egy holttest fekszik a könyvtárszobában! Miután az ezredes félálomból ébredező felesége ráveszi hitetlenkedő férjét, hogy járjon utána a dolognak, kiderül, hogy a hír igaz. A személyzet egy olcsó estélyi ruhát viselő, fiatal, platinaszőke táncosnő hullájára bukkant - az ismeretlen nőt megfojtották.
De vajon hogy kerül a húszmérföldnyire lévő felkapott üdülőhely fényűző szállójának táncosnője a vidéki kisfaluban élő, tiszteletre méltó ezredes házába? A szálak a Majestic Hotelbe vezetik a magas rangú nyomozókat, akiknek először azt kell megfejteniük, hogy kinek állt érdekében a gyilkosság. Szerencsére Mrs. Bantry barátnője, az éles eszű Miss Marple is bekapcsolódik a nyomozásba, és végül ő segíti ki a zsákutcába jutott rendőrtiszteket.
Lacná kniha Balíček 2ks Richard III. + Jindřich VI.
Z hlediska dějinné chronologie navazují tyto velké historické hry W. Shakespeare na předchozí historickou tetralogii (Richard II., Jindřich IV. - I. díl, Jindřich IV. - 2. díl a Jindřich V.). Čtenáři mají jedinečnou příležitost číst tyto hry, tvořící
velkolepý i děsivý obraz anglických králů, jako jeden celek. Tato dramata nejsou kronikářské hry v tradičním smyslu, ale spíše hry politické. Tragédie Richard III., která celý Shakespearův cyklus královských her završuje, je zároveň nadčasovou divad
elní studií zla a temnost lidského srdce.
Vypredané
1,12 €
22,47 €
dostupné aj ako:
Chaos & Flame
An assassin, a soldier, a prince . . .
and a deadly game of power, where no one knows the rules. Prepare to enter the world of Chaos and Flame - perfect for fans of Iron Widow and Legendborn. When Darling Seabreak's family were murdered by the ruthless House Dragon, she swore she'd get revenge.
And as a deadly assassin, there's no one she'd rather take out than their bloodthirsty war general, Talon Goldhoard. Talon Goldhoard has no problem defending his lands from threats - even ones he hates, like the whispers of madness that surround his brother, the High Prince. So when he battles a ferocious girl who looks exactly like the one Caspian has painted obsessively, repeatedly, for years, Talon knows he must capture her alive - and find out exactly what kind of a threat she really is.
What Talon is unprepared for is the thrilling chaos that Darling will bring into his life. With the world they both know appearing to catch fire all around them, these unlikely allies must navigate a game of power, betrayal, destiny - and love - that neither of them could ever have expected.
Thinking 101
Why do we think we're better prepared for job interviews than we are? Why does no one act on climate change? Why do we over think when something bad happens to us?
Renowned psychologist Professor Woo-kyoung Ahn devised a course at Yale called 'Thinking' to help students examine the biases that cause people so many problems in their daily lives. It quickly became one of the university's most popular courses. Now, for the first time, she presents key insights from her years of teaching and research.
It's well known that our minds are tripped up by error, cognitive bias and prejudice. But knowing that isn't enough: the thinking problems still exist. In this clear guide, Professor Woo-kyoung Ahn gives clear and practical steps to actually change our thinking. The natural follow-up to Daniel Kahneman's Thinking, Fast and Slow, Thinking 101 shows how we can improve not just our own daily lives through better awareness of our biases, but the lives of everyone around us. It is required reading for everyone who wants to think - and live - better.
Venus in Furs
Severin is so infatuated with Wanda that he requests to be treated as her slave and encourages her to treat him in progressively more degrading ways. At first Wanda does not want to, but later embraces the idea; though at the same time, she disdains Severin for allowing her to do so. Severin describes his feelings during these experiences as suprasensuality. Wanda treats him brutally as a servant, and recruits a trio of African women to dominate him. The relationship arrives at a crisis point when Wanda herself meets a man to whom she would like to submit. Severin, humiliated by Wanda's new lover, ceases to desire to submit, stating that men should dominate women until the time when women are equal to men in education and rights. Probably the first book which blatantly addresses the issue of female sexual domination, this is today a classic of the genre and it is the author from whom the word masochism takes its name.
Na stiahnutie
0,88 €
Autodafé
Povídkový soubor Autodafé spojuje sebereflexe, sebeironie, hravost, parodie a hlavně bohaté příběhy velkého života. Kdo by chtěl alespoň poznat, kde je Taboriho vyprávění více osobní než faktické povahy, ten je odkázán na mimoliterární doklady (rozhovory, proslovy, články, recenze). Pohybujeme se v širokém rozpětí mezi kavárnou a koncentrákem, chodíme zadními schodišťmi historie. Pohlédneme-li na fotografii rodiny Taboriových z časů budapešťské idyly, kde ještě otce a příbuzné nestačil vymazat holocaust, počíná si autor v líčení osudů svých příbuzných právě jako šikovný fotograf. Motivů z této autobiografické povídky Tabori využil v jedné ze svých her (nebo využil motivů ze hry ve své autobiografii?). Jeden z recenzentů dramatikových vzpomínek trefně připomíná Taboriho výrok, že jeho nejmilejší autobiografií je ta od André Malrauxe nazvaná Antimémoires – z jednoho prostého důvodu: totiž že autor lhal.
Autorův životní příběh nejenže určuje jeho texty, ale je i podmínkou pro jejich recepci. Své práce píše až na výjimky anglicky a do němčiny je už tradičně překládá Ursula Grützmacher-Taboriová. Angličtinu si jako primární vyjadřovací Tabori zvolil během emigrace ve Velká Británii a Spojených státech, za mateřštinu však označuje maďarštinu; o němčině pak mluví jako o „jazyku tet a strýců“. Přestože výchozím jazykem Taboriho textů je angličtina, jazykem jejich primární recepce je němčina; od roku 1971 totiž nebyla většina jeho prací v anglickém originále vůbec publikována.
Vzpomínky kosmopolitního dramatika sice nepřinášejí nic epochálně nového, žádné velké a moudré bilancování, v tom je ale právě jejich moudrost. Jsou krásným záznamem života člověka, jehož humor vázne v krku, jenž rozumí ráně i noži. Navíc jejich autor žije a pracuje dál, s dalším životem vznikají další vzpomínky.
dostupné aj ako:
The Death Ivan Ilych and other stories (riverrun editions)
'How truth thickens and deepens when it migrates from didactic fable to the raw experience of a visceral awakening is one of the thrills of Tolstoy's stories'
Sharon Cameron in her preface to The Death of Ivan Ilych and Other Stories
Tolstoy wrote in many genres for different audiences. In this, the first of three volumes of his shorter fiction chosen and introduced by the critic Sharon Cameron, we see works originally written for children, like 'God Sees the Truth But Waits', and 'A Prisoner in the Caucasus'. They stand alongside others which show his range and accomplishment, including an early story based on his experiences in the Crimean war, 'Sevastopol in May', and the visceral intensity of one of his greatest works, 'The Death of Ivan Ilych'.
This riverrun edition reissues the translation of Louise and Aylmer Maude, whose influential versions of Tolstoy first brought his work to a wide readership in English.
Bad Blood
Now with a new afterword covering the months-long landmark trials of Elizabeth Holmes and Sunny Balwani.
Winner of the Financial Times/McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award 2018
The riveting true story of the breathtaking rise and shocking collapse of Theranos, the multibillion-dollar biotech startup founded by Elizabeth Holmes, by the prize-winning journalist who first broke the story and pursued it to the end, despite pressure from its charismatic CEO and threats by her lawyers.
In 2014, Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes was widely seen as the female Steve Jobs: a brilliant Stanford dropout whose startup ‘unicorn’ promised to revolutionize the medical industry with a machine that would make blood testing significantly faster and easier. Backed by investors such as Larry Ellison and Tim Draper, Theranos sold shares in a fundraising round that valued the company at more than $9 billion, putting Holmes’s worth at an estimated $4.7 billion. There was just one problem: the technology didn’t work.
In Bad Blood, John Carreyrou tells the riveting story of the biggest corporate fraud since Enron, a tale of ambition and hubris set amid the bold promises of Silicon Valley.
Wicked Designs
Fans of Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton Series and Johanna Lindsey’s Malory Series will love the passionate romances and gripping adventures of the League of Rogues.The League of Rogues takes what they want—but have they taken on too much?For too long Miss Emily Parr has been subject to the whims of her indebted uncle and the lecherous advances of his repulsive business partner. Her plan to be done with dominating men forever is simple—find herself a kind husband who will leave her to her books. It seems an easy enough plan, until she is unexpectedly abducted by an incorrigible duke who hides a wounded spirit behind flashing green eyes.Godric St. Laurent, Duke of Essex, spends countless nights at the club with his four best friends, and relishes the rakish reputation society has branded him with. He has no plans to marry anytime soon—if ever. But when he kidnaps an embezzler’s niece, the difficult debutante’s blend of sweetness and sharp tongue make him desperate for the one thing he swears he never wanted: love. Yet as they surrender to passion, danger lurks in Godric’s shadowed past, waiting for him to drop his guard—and rob him of the woman he can’t live without. Warning: This novel includes a lady who refuses to stay kidnapped, a devilish duke with a dark past, and an assortment of charming rogues who have no idea what they’ve gotten themselves into.*Includes Exclusive Illustrated Scenes throughout the book!This book was previously published by Samhain Publishing and is now re-released.
Na stiahnutie
0,84 €
Lacná kniha Můj manžel sochař Karel Hladík
Publikace není klasickou monografií, přestože dokonale mapuje Hladíkovo sochařské dílo, které se tragicky uzavřelo roku 1967. Knihu sama sestavila a téměř 350 reprodukcí zasvěceným komentářem doprovodila umělcova choť. Za sedm let práce na této knize se jí podařilo utřídit mnoho cenných faktografických údajů, fotografií a unikátních vzpomínek z řad manželových přátel a žáků, včetně svěžích memoárů Hladíkovy sestry Františky. Nechybí ani zásadní umělcovy názory, úvahy a bibliografie. Celá publikace v grafické úpravě Michala Cihláře, jenž je mimochodem Hladíkovým synovcem, představuje tohoto sochaře a profesora pražské Akademie nejen jako citlivého člověka, ale zejména jako velikou tvůrčí osobnost českého moderního sochařství. Kniha vychází v roce nedožitých Hladíkových 90. narozenin.
Vypredané
0,85 €
17,01 €
dostupné aj ako:
This is How You Vagina
In This is How You Vagina, Dr. Nicole Williams presents readers with a much-needed resource on the history, science, and attitudes about the most fascinating and misunderstood part of the female anatomy: the vagina. She includes valuable information about sexual function, child birth, and physiology and presents answers to her patients' most common questions. She also dispels the most common myths concerning female genitalia. This book is an easy-to-understand guide, complete with illustrations, for women to explore and understand their vaginas in a way they never have before. Readers will learn what's normal and what's not, including that, yes, theirs is most certainly normal too.
This revealing and informative book is made for any woman from age 18 to 88 who is looking to better understand the form and function of this fascinating organ.
Mary Berry's Complete Cookbook
More than 650 classic recipes from Britain's best-loved cookery writer.
Britain's best-loved cookery writer, Mary Berry, is back with an updated edition of her bestselling complete cookbook. Learn to cook like your favourite TV chef with hundreds of delicious tried-and-tested recipes and must-know cooking techniques for you to give a whirl.
From mouth-watering classics like cheesy cottage pie, steak Diane, and salmon en croute to family favourites such as lasagne, chilli con carne, and three-cheese macaroni, you'll find your belly full and your heart fuller. With some exciting twists and turns along the way - prawn tacos, Thai spiced soup, and stir-fried Chinese noodles - there is something for everyone! Not to mention a sumptuous collection of desserts guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth, including cakes, pastries, soufflés, and trifles.
In this book, you will find over 650 photographed recipes - from classic family favourites to dinners with a twist, and there is something for everyone in this much-loved cookery bible. It is packed with tasty dishes, with meat and vegetarian starters, mains and desserts. Perfect for everyday cooks, baking enthusiasts, and Mary Berry fans alike, Mary Berry The Complete Cookbook is the crowning glory of every cook's shelf.
The Girl Without Magic
Maggie Trent is dead.
At least that’s what she thinks when she falls out of our world and into the Siren’s Realm.
When a man who’s survived centuries shows Maggie the true wonders of the Siren’s Realm, miraculous magic she’d never dreamt of seems within reach.
But all magic comes with a price, and mysteries lurk beneath the promise of adventure.
With secrets hiding behind every beauty, Maggie can’t tell where the lies begin.
Can the man who’s shown her wonders be trusted with her life?
Will she be brave enough to protect the one who longs to claim her heart?
Is there a way to break free from the Siren’s Realm?
There’s only one thing Maggie can be certain of?the paradise she found is more dangerous than the world that took her life.
Magic demands sacrifice.
Hope is a fatal vice.
Welcome to the Siren’s Realm.
The Girl Without Magic is an action-packed fantasy adventure. If you long to visit new worlds, crave magic, and are ready for romance, then you’ll love joining Megan O’Russell’s 150,000+ satisfied readers.
Download The Girl Without Magic, and leap into adventure.
Praise for The Girl Without Magic
“With magic, action, discovering new worlds and tons of adventure, this is an exciting tale which promises to become the first step in a great series.” ~ Amazon Review
“I was enchanted by The Girl Without Magic from the first page and absolutely loved this thrilling adventure.” ~ Amazon Review
“There are witches and wizards, spells, other realms, romance, and war, just about a little bit of everything that makes this an exciting, unique read that you’re sure to enjoy!” ~ Amazon Review
“The adventures and misadventures that ensue had me breathlessly clinging to my Kindle to find out if Maggie and her accidental companions would win the day.” ~ Amazon Review
Author Interview
What was the inspiration behind The Girl Without Magic?
After writing The Tethering series, in which the Siren’s Realm is briefly visited, several readers expressed a wish for an entire series to be placed in that world. It was a great idea, so I ran with it!
The Siren’s Realm is a place linking magical worlds together, which gave me the opportunity to create a series in which my characters could visit amazing lands. Think of this as a fantasy version of the world-hopping concept. Readers who love Doctor Who and magic will have a great time discovering adventure in new magical worlds in every book in this series.
What did you enjoy about writing the character of Maggie Trent?
Maggie is a strong female who is constantly thrown into impossible situations. She is caring and capable, she has seen fighting and death, but ultimately, she has still protected this tiny shred of hope that carries her through. As she visits alternate worlds, as she battles new foes, as she learns to survive in the Siren’s Realm, she still believes that there are people and places worth saving. And that takes an incredible amount of strength.
One of the best parts about writing in the young adult fantasy genre is getting to watch
Books in The Chronicles of Maggie TrentThe Girl Without MagicThe Girl Locked With GoldThe Girl Cloaked In Shadow
Na stiahnutie
0,28 €
Library for the War-Wounded
From Monika Helfer's award-winning, internationally bestselling wartime trilogy, based on her own family. Translated into English for the first time.
'We called him Vati, Dad. Not Father, not Papa. That's what he wanted. He thought it sounded modern. He wanted to present himself to us, and through us, as a man in tune with the modern age. Though he seemed to come from nowhere.'
Josef was an illegitimate child, a charity case from Salzburg, schooled by a benefactor. He was drafted to fight in the First World War while still at school and sent to Russia, returning with only one leg. He married his nurse, and brought his family to the high, idyllic slopes of the Austrian Alps, where he took a position as manager of a home for injured soldiers, a strangely suspended, deeply isolated place with a remarkable library.
He was a man of many mysteries. To his daughter, Monika, none was greater than his obsession with these cloistered, crumbling books, his great treasure and secret amidst a country barrelling away from the memory of war.
Beautifully written, restrained, and memorable, Library for the War-Wounded turns a real life into great literature by confronting the universal question- Who are our parents, really?