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History of the Conquest of Mexico (EN)
In 1519, Hernando Cortés arrived in Mexico to investigate stories of a wealthy empire. What he encountered was beyond his wildest dreams – an advanced civilisation with complex artistic, political and religious systems (involving extensive human sacrifice) and replete with gold. This was the Aztec empire, headed by the aloof emperor, Montezuma.
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House of Sand (EN)
Journalist Angus Logan returns to the island of La Roque, where he grew up as part of the Courvel family. Maurice de Courvel has died under extremely mysterious circumstances. What has happened to the island since Angus’ departure is equally shocking. As the details of what have led to the violent death slowly begin to unravel, Angus cannot escape his own past and the danger that has begun to surround him.
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The Rule of St Benedict (EN)
Audiobook The Rule of St Benedict, originally written in 516, The Rule of Saint Benedict for monastic living has been soul-inspiring for a countless number of people – not only monks, nuns and priests, but also a considerable number of lay people. It covers matters of doctrine, the structure of the monastery as the House of God, and observance of the Divine Office.
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The Wild Cry of Love (EN)
Audiobook The Wild Cry of Love, written by Barbara Cartland. Horrified at the thought of facing an arranged marriage, Valda runs away from her home in the beautiful French countryside. Determined to become a photographer, she heads to the south of France in the company of a Romani caravan. Learning about their way of life makes her question everything she has been raised to believe.
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Pinocchiova dobrodružství / The Adventures of Pinocchio
Jazyková úroveň A1-A2.
Podle příběhu Carla Collodiho.
Kniha Pinocchiova dobrodružství, původně vydaná v roce 1883, je příběhem chudého loutkáře Geppetta, který z očarovaného kusu dřeva vyřeže marionetu. Pinocchio však loutkou být nechce. Přidejte se k němu a uvidíte, jestli mu jeho nos, který povyroste s každou vyslovenou lží, pomůže stát se lepší loutkou. Nebo snad skutečným chlapcem?
The Picture of Dorian Gray (EN)
Audiobook The Picture of Dorian Gray, written by Oscar Wilde. "You will always be fond of me. I represent to you all the sins you never had the courage to commit." One day, the artist Basil Hallward is painting a picture of his muse Dorian Gray with his friend Lord Henry watching. Dorian listens as Lord Henry confidentially presents his hedonistic world view, saying beauty is the only thing in life that truly matters.
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The House of Marvellous Books (EN)
Audiobook The House of Marvelous Books written by Fiona Vigo Marshall. Tucked away in a near-derelict library in the center of London, The House of Marvellous Books is a publishing house on the brink of financial disaster. With assistant Ursula asleep at her desk, head publisher Gerard going health and safety mad, and chief editor Drusilla focused on finding a supposedly priceless but famously missing manuscript, there is hardly anyone left to steer the ship.
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Dreaming of Verona (EN)
Verona is the City of Love. But will Suzie find romance there or, like Romeo and Juliet, will it all end in tragedy? When Suzie is hired to accompany spoiled, abrasive Lady Alexandra Tedburn on an all-expenses-paid holiday to Italy, she fears the trip will be a disaster. But she soon discovers there’s more to Alex than shopping and tantrums, and she’s determined to help her realise her potential – against Alex’s authoritarian father’s wishes.
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American Men of Action (EN)
American Men of Action written by Burton E. Stevenson. ’American Men of Action’ is Stevenson’s exploration of the lives of some of the most notable men in American history. From Christopher Columbus to Melvil Dewey, he leaves no stone of American history unturned. His concise and intentional manner manages to make even the most mundane pieces of history captivating.
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American Men of Mind (EN)
Audiobook American Men of Mind written by Burton E. Stevenson. ‘American Men of Mind’ is a captivating exploration of the lives of the most notable intellectual men and women of American history. A collection of short biographies that spans a variety of disciplines, this collection is unmissable for anyone with an interest in the people who made America the country that it is today.
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Just the Two of Us (EN)
Audiobook Just the Two of Us written by Georgie Capron. Just the Two of Us will make you laugh and cry, and remind you never to give up on love. Lucy is the wrong side of thirty and tormented daily by the idyllic family pictures cluttering up her Facebook newsfeed. All of her friends seem to be getting married and having babies, and yet here she is, resolutely single, and no prospect of creating the perfect family she's always dreamt of.
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Master of Hearts (EN)
Perfect for fans of the Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn. Kathleen O’Farrel finds herself as the governess of Conde de Chaves’ two young nephews. What follows is a clash of wills: Kathleen has a strong will of her own, while Conde is strict and old-fashioned. Although the circumstances are far from easy from the start, Kathleen finds herself drawn to the romantic Portugal.
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The Power of One (EN)
The children of Class 6 want to visit the amusement park, but will they be able to save enough money for the tickets? Follow the children of Primary 6 through their summer holidays to see if each child can save enough for a ticket to the amusement park. 'The Power of One' is written by Payoshni Saraf .
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The Custom of the Country (EN)
Single-minded and spoilt, Undine Spragg arrives in New York determined to procure for herself a social status to match her family’s wealth. Ambition, greed and an arresting beauty soon secure her path to marriage. and also to divorce. The Custom of the Country (1913) is a sophisticated commentary on both – touching on the implications for a woman of ending a marriage at a time when the author herself was navigating that very situation.
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Little Kingdoms: Dance of the Underpants (EN)
Audiobook Little Kingdoms: Dance of the Underpants by Jeffrey Archer. Dive into a world of tiny, magical kingdoms full of surprises! King Smidgen and Queen Minutiae are busy preparing for the fashionable Queen Couture's visit when they embark on an adventure to the Wardrobe Kingdom. Travelling through stormy skies and spooky swamps in their airship, they land in Underwhere, a kingdom clothed in discarded garments! Will King Smidgen be able to find the perfect dress for his queen? And can he help his new friend Chief Crotch protect his kingdom from mountains of wardrobe waste? Little Kingdoms Hidden within an old house in a misty valley is a multitude of little kingdoms, each brimming with tiny folk proud of their unique traditions.
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Moths of the Limberlost (EN)
Gene Stratton-Porter was a naturalist and fierce conservationist as well as an author, and one of the areas she held dearest was the Limberlost swamp. Indeed, she spent her income and life endeavouring to protect it. In "Moths of the Limberlost," she shares her lifelong love of its moths, and describes through a series of charming personal anecdotes and with vivid detail each stage of their life cycles.
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Lords of the Nile (EN)
The battle for Empire rages across Egypt. The thrilling second novel in the William John Hazzard series, following Napoleon's Run. Malta, June 1798. Captured by the French after hurling himself into enemy ranks, Hazzard is now a prisoner of his arch-nemesis, spycatcher Citizen Derrien, but has uncovered the true purpose of Napoleon’s armada: the conquest of Egypt.
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The Ministry of Guidance (EN)
Set mostly in Iran, but making forays to London, Germany, and the transit area of a Ukrainian airport, the stories are brilliantly deft in summoning up the dilemmas of their protagonists, be they characters who are kicking against the confines of the society into which they are born, or characters wanting to embrace those confines.
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A Cup of Cha (EN)
Audiobook A Cup of Cha written by Pooja Vijay. Cha wallahs are a common site in India. When Meera's dad smells the sweet aroma of tea coming from the Cha wallah, he can't resist. Meera learns a lot about tea and the science behind it while Baba waits on his tea. 'A Cup of Cha' (English), written by Pooja Vijay, illustrated by Proiti Roy, supported by CISCO, published by Pratham Books (© Pratham Books, 2018) under a CC BY 4.
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