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Druhý svazek edice původně rukopisných sešitů legendární osobnosti českého kulturního života obsahuje Čtvrtý (19. 4. 1965 - 23. 1. 1968) a Pátý zápisník (30. 1. 1968 – 1. 6. 1969). Jiří Němec psal tento intelektuální deník soustavně více než patnáct let, od srpna 1961 – vyzván tehdy Vladimírem Holanem – do roku 1978.

Born centuries apart, they found love — but how could they find a future? When Lucy Buchanan arrives at the altar for her wedding, she is devastated to discover that her groom has called off the marriage. Desperate to escape the pitying stares, she flees into the woods and discovers a mysterious stone chamber. When she steps through it, Lucy finds herself in 1746 Scotland where she’s almost trampled by a horse — only to be rescued by Rory Munro, the son of a wealthy Highland laird. Betrayed in the past, Rory guards his heart closely. But as the two work together to unravel the mystery of how she can return to her own time, Rory finds himself drawn to Lucy. Yet falling in love will only sharpen the pain when they part. As their love grows, Lucy must face the reality of returning home and leaving Rory behind forever. If you enjoy a timeless Scottish romance, get your copy of Lost Bride today!

A battlefield vow will force him to choose between honor and love.  Amidst the chaos of war, dashing mercenary soldier Gowan Dunbar finds himself drawn back to his homeland to fulfill a sacred vow made to a fallen friend. Morna Innes, a spirited beauty betrothed to another, longs for a love that transcends the constraints of tradition. But fate has other plans for the two of them. As the sparks of passion ignite, Morna and Gowan must confront a heart-wrenching choice — to follow their hearts or to honor their families.  The outcome will determine their future, forever entwined by a battlefield vow.

When her Christmas cheer meets his Christmas sneer, the resulting sparks rival her lighting display. Unemployed artist Chloe Burke has just finished a temp job when a letter arrives from a lawyer. Her estranged great-aunt Eleanor has died and left Chloe a secluded mountain cabin and a modest inheritance. While this is a perfect opportunity to realize her dream of building a business around her painting, she wonders what prompted the gift. An unabashed Christmas enthusiast, Chloe hurries to move in and hang Christmas lights before the first winter snow. Luke Abbot has no regrets, but he would rather keep hidden the troubling truth about his line of work. He has found contentment in his solitary mountain retreat. But his peaceful existence is shaken when a new neighbor arrives. Chloe’s exuberant holiday spirit is like crisp winter air. He would rather come in from the cold. But the sparkle and shimmer of Chloe’s holiday lights are hard to ignore. So is Chloe.

Two people at a crossroads, two remote mountain cabins, and a Christmas they’ll never forget. Sophie Furnell loves her job as a 911 operator, and she’s good at it. One call at a time, she makes her community a better place. But one night, she has to tell a caller that help isn’t coming. Soon after, her job is defunded. Disheartened and broke, she sets off for the Adirondacks to house-sit her grandmother’s rental cottage. As violence sweeps through his neighborhood, Cole Marick defends his bicycle shop and loses. His wounds heal, but the business he’s worked hard to build is destroyed, along with his faith in humanity. Leaving the boarded-up neighborhood storefronts behind, Cole retreats to his family’s Adirondack fishing camp. Amid towering snow-laden trees, two neighbors have come seeking refuge. But not even the shimmer of holiday lights against new-fallen snow is enough to bring Christmas joy to their two damaged spirits. Neither has seen much in the way of miracles lately, but as a snowstorm blows in and Christmas approaches, they discover that miracles come in many forms.

Sir Harry Sinclair, ein junger Adeliger vom Land und seit kurzem nach dem Tod des Vaters das Oberhaupt der Familie, trifft sich im White’s Club mit den Herren aus der gehobenen Gesellschaft. Dort wird auch viel gespielt und gewettet und er verliert am Spieltisch 600 Pfund, der er dem Marquis of Wayne in kurzer Zeit bezahlen muss. Seine Familie ist jedoch sehr mittellos und die Mutter seit dem Tod des Vaters etwas überfordert. Araminta, Harrys Schwester, versucht einen Ausweg zu finden und will das Geld, das für sie beiseitegelegt worden war, um in die Londoner Gesellschaft als Debütantin eingeführt zu werden, dazu verwenden, um Harry vor dem Gefängnis zu bewahren. Das dies nicht ausreicht, muss noch ein anderer Weg gefunden werden. Da ihr Vater ein Gourmet war und auf seinen Reisen Rezepte sammelte und da Araminta bei ihrem ehemaligen französischen Koch die Kunst des Kochens gelernt hatte, will sie ihre Dienste als Köchin anbieten. Ein Bekannter des Vaters hilft ihr, Interessenten zu finden, die sie für eine Abendgesellschaft anstellen werden – nicht wissend dass sie eine Frau ist. Araminta muss ihr Können unter Beweis stellen. Wird ihr der Durchbruch in der Gesellschaft gelingen und alle von ihrer Kochkunst begeistern?  Werden sie es schaffen, Harrys Schulden zu begleichen und ihn aus seiner misslichen Lage zu befreien? Kann Araminta in all dem Durcheinander von Gefühlen und Verpflichtungen ihre große Liebe finden?

Discover a new generation of Friessens in this heartwarming family romance series by author Lorhainne Eckhart. Dive into the world of commitment, hope, and the challenges of making relationships work. This captivating boxed set collection features Books 9 - 11: "In the Moment," "In the Family," and "In the Silence." In the Moment: Ranch life gets a spicy twist for Becky when she crosses paths with the charming Dr. Tom after an accident. Who cares about parental approval when sparks fly? An indecent proposal could lead to heart-pounding fun or heartbreak. Will Becky resist this tempting detour from her quiet life? In the Family: The Friessens hold tight to their tradition of Christmas reunions, but this year is different. A whirlwind romance teeters between passion and heartbreak, and a once-idyllic marriage crumbles under layers of secrets. The family faces a crossroads amidst tumultuous events. Can they find strength in each other and discover that love is the ultimate gift for healing wounds? In the Silence: Cat embarks on a journey to uncover her shadowed past, where she crosses paths with Xander, a protective man hired to guard her. Their dance of secrets and attraction may come at a steep price, endangering Cat's deepest emotions and first love. Amidst silence, Cat grapples with her past and connects with Xander, creating a perilous course of desire and truths. Concealed stories test the bond they've kindled. Join the Friessens as they navigate the complexities of love, family, and the unexpected twists of life in this engaging collection.

New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Lorhainne Eckhart returns with a Friessen family character who must come to terms with unfinished business and long-buried hurts—not just for her family but for herself. In Laura Friessen’s peaceful, comfortable world, her family is everything, and at times she has to remind herself how lucky she is. These days, she gives barely a passing thought to her unsupportive, hypocritical parents or to her husband’s father, who, as far as she’s concerned, is a scourge on the earth. Good riddance to them all! However, her world comes crashing down in a single day. First, her husband’s father shows up on their doorstep without a penny to his name, believing Laura is solely responsible for his misfortune in life. Then an article appears online about her parents, who run a church mission in Africa and are portrayed as saints, with no mention of them ever having a daughter. Last, a courier arrives with an envelope addressed to her, with no return address, containing only three words: You owe me! Laura believes this is Andy’s father’s pathetic attempt at revenge, at extracting what he believes he’s entitled to. She knows that if they let Todd Friessen through the door, he’ll attempt to manipulate not only Andy but also their children and grandchildren, who don’t know the man who now wants to be called Grandfather. Unfortunately, what Laura doesn’t realize is that even though she has an amazing life, before she can move forward into her future, she has to confront her past.

Seven years ago, she lost her husband. Three years ago, her daughter was taken from her. Today, she’s taking back her life. "There’s a lot within this book that will draw out strong feelings at the injustices that Reine, and other women/families in similar situations, have had to endure, but it also portrays the strength, love, support, and forgiveness that a family can and should show to one another."  Catlou Being taken in by the O’Connells would be a bit overwhelming for some. But for Reine Colbert, the feeling of being on the outside, looking in is all too familiar. Yet when Suzanne O’Connell, the unruly rule-breaker, steps in with her very pregnant sister Karen to right all the wrongs Reine has suffered along the way, she exposes a deeply guarded secret involving crimes against other women, and the three soon find themselves in a perilous situation that could leave one of them paying the ultimate price.

Václav Hybš a Miloň Čepelka o svém knižním rozhovoru říkají: „My níže podepsaní jsme se během uplynulých měsíců, ba roků, scházeli a povídali si. Jak čas utíkal a řeč se větvila, ozývala se různá jména, známá třeba jen jednomu, ale na druhé straně zase slavná, slavnější a nejslavnější, s nimiž se první z nás, muzikant, potkával na cestách republikou i světem. Jeho vzpomínky na setkání s nimi včetně důsledků, které to někdy neslo, byly tak zajímavé, že druhý podepsaný navrhl, abychom z nich udělali knížku. Pamětník nechtěl ani slyšet, že to neumí a že už o něm vyšly knížky dvě, ale jak mu paměť sama nabízela zpěváky, kolegy dirigenty, skladatele, aranžéry, režiséry, zvukaře, fotografy, malíře, spisovatele, filmaře, herečky i měnící se dobové mocipány s možností rozhodovat, povolovat či zakazovat – byla to tak bohatá přehlídka zážitků, že nakonec souhlasil. Namítal ještě, že nikdy nepsal než noty a že je ochoten nejvýš vyprávět, ale na papír prý – to je citát – ,to musíš hodit ty!‘ S jasným záměrem, že nikde neujedeme od čistočisté pravdy, a s podmínkou, že zvědavosti se meze nekladou a že nebudeme hledět na čas, jsme se dali do díla. Výsledek nabízíme. Má tvar rozhovoru, ke kterému vás zveme spíš jako posluchače než čtenáře, i když je vytištěn a jinak než přečtením ho nezvládnete. S přáním ,bavte se, divte se, ale věřte nám prosím‘ vám přejeme příjemné chvíle nad knihou!“ Text je doplněn celou řadou fotografií z profesního i osobního života Václava Hybše.

Hudba inak: Óda na počúvanie mesta Rozhovor: Ryo Noda: Som herec každej epochy či štýlu Hudba farieb: Skriabin a tajomstvo jeho synestézie Koncerty: Slovenská filharmónia – Štátna filharmónia Košice – VENI ensemble – ŠKO Žilina Hudobné divadlo: Rozprávková Opera SND? (SND) - Zvyk, dar či prekliatie? (Teatro Real, Madrid) - Basso continuo v technoklube (Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz, Mníchov) - Vykopávka s repertoárovým potenciálom (Oper Frankfurt) - Horúčka zvaná Norma (Theater an der Wien – Štátna opera Viedeň) Auris interna: Zvuky a vône jari Z organového kokpitu: Platení vetrom Jazz: Jazz v emigrácii: Matej Korbelič Hovory T: Od Louisa Armstronga po Dizzyho Gillespieho (J. Bartoš) Poviedka: V. Rozenbergová: Tumarkinova kríza Recenzie CD Editoriál: Hudba nejestvuje v jasne ohraničenom koncepte. Prelieva sa a získava rôzne „tvary“. Reaguje na život azda vo všetkých jeho podobách a so všetkými súčasťami – živými, neživými, hmotnými, duchovnými. Svedčí o tom aj zaujímavá zostava tretieho tohtoročného čísla Hudobného života. „Zvuk vnímame často len ako doplnok vizuálneho vnemu, ktorý považujeme za objektívny. Počúvanie je však mäkšie, plné pochybností, neisté, ale aj pohlcujúce a prežívané naplno. Odohráva sa v prítomnom okamihu a ponúka nový spôsob chápania súvislostí,“ píše vo svojom texte o zvukoch, ktorými človek (ako živočíšny druh) ovplyvňuje svoje životné prostredie, Eva Vozárová. Učí nás počúvať mesto, všímať si, ako sa v ňom menia aj prírodné zvuky pod vplyvom dlhodobých zásahov človeka. Zdá sa, že vnímanie hluku cez estetické kategórie je možno cestou, ako sa zmieriť s akustickou nepohodou v mestskom prostredí. Do podnetných interdisciplinárnych vôd sa ponára aj text Michala Pavlíka, kladúc si otázku, či bola synestézia Alexandra Skriabina autentická. Cez prehľad dejín a druhov fenoménu prepojenia viacerých zmyslov sa dostávame k zdrojom synestéziou ovplyvnenej tvorby charizmatického skladateľa, ktorého život a dielo sa napájali zo žriediel inšpiratívnej mytológie a ktorý sa zrejme sám stal objektom mýtu. Japonský skladateľ Ryo Noda navštívil nedávno Bratislavu a Haimoni Balgavej rozprával o zaujímavých muzikoterapeutických výsledkoch pri práci s ľuďmi, trpiacimi rôznymi duševnými a neurologickými problémami. Hudba a pohyb liečia... V jazzovej rubrike pokračujeme v seriáli z histórie jazzovej trúbky, dej o krok ďalej posúva Juraj Bartoš. Autentický vhľad do prežívania formatívnych okamihov na kľukatej ceste hudobníckej kariéry prináša monológ mladého trubkára Mateja Korbeliča. Opäť prinášame pohľady na koncertný a operný život, nahrávky domácich i zahraničných interpretov a autorov. Nezabudnite sa prelistovať až na záver Hudobného života, k poviedke Vandy Rozenbergovej, v ktorej sa mladá hrdinka pretancuje v rytme argentínskeho tanga k svojmu šťastiu. A na záver k próze (Hudobného) života: V minulom čísle sme vás informovali o problémoch s novým celoštátnym administratívno-účtovným systémom, pre ktoré sa nám nedarilo vydať časopis včas aj v tlačenej forme. Už tlačíme, no nedostatky spomínaného systému nás brzdia v distribúcii časopisu do predajní a problém máme aj s predajom tlačenej verzie cez e-shop Hudobného centra. Veríme, že nás v týchto časoch neopustíte... Andrea Serečinová

Andrew by pro Thomase udělal cokoliv. Možná i zabíjel. Andrew Perrault nachází útočiště ve spletitých pohádkových příbězích, které píše pro jediného člověka na světě, jenž ho dokáže vrátit do reality — Thomase Rye, chlapce s rukama věčně umazanýma od inkoustu. Zatímco Andrew se rád ztrácí ve slovech, Thomas tráví volný čas kreslením. Po návratu do školy se ale s Thomasem děje něco podivného. Jeho násilničtí rodiče, s nimiž neměl dobrý vztah, záhadně zmizeli. Thomas o podivných událostech zarytě mlčí, a kdykoli se ho Andrew pokusí něco zeptat, uzavře se ještě víc do sebe. Vyjde najevo, že Thomasovy kresby nejspíš ožily a zabíjejí každého, kdo jim zkříží cestu. Chlapci chtějí zabránit dalším obětem, a tak každou noc s příšerami tajně bojují. Jenže jak roste jejich vzájemná posedlost, sílí i moc příšer a Andrew se začíná obávat, že jediný způsob, jak je zastavit, by mohlo být zničení jejich stvořitele…

Something strange is going on with the wildlife in Firelight Ridge… As a scientist, Lachlan McGowan is trained to notice changes in his surroundings, but the presence of gorgeous newcomer Maura keeps distracting him. Ever since she turned him down, he’s been determined to be her friend. Clearly, she needs one—something drove her to this remote wilderness outpost, and whatever it is, it’s a secret. When wild creatures from moose to wolves start behaving oddly, he jumps at the chance to team up with Maura to figure out why. Teacher Maura Vaughn’s life has gone from ordinary to utter chaos all thanks to one obsessed man. Taking refuge with her grandfather in Firelight Ridge is a desperate move, but she feels safe in this tiny Alaska outpost where winter storms keep visitors away. And then there’s Lachlan…something about the wildly attractive, dreamy scientist helps her trust again. Is it safe to imagine a future where she isn’t on the run?But safe may be the wrong word once they start peeling away the mysteries of nearby Wind Valley. It’s so foreboding that it has no road and no trail…so why did a professor move his family there ten years ago? What did they discover, and what does it have to do with the strange occurrences Maura and Lachlan are tracking? To uncover the stunning truth about Wind Valley, they’ll face danger from all sides…and time may be running out for all of them, human and animal alike. WIND VALLEY is a small town, friends to lovers romantic suspense, where a woman on the run falls in love with a scientist who will do whatever it takes to protect her.

Forget about 007. This heroine has her own brand of spycraft' - Washington Post New York City, 1962. Vera Kelly is struggling to make rent and blend into the underground gay scene in Greenwich Village. She's working night shifts at a radio station when her quick wits, sharp tongue, and technical skills get her noticed by a recruiter for the CIA. Next thing she knows she's in Argentina, tasked with wiretapping a congressman and infiltrating a group of student activists in Buenos Aires. As Vera becomes more and more enmeshed with the young radicals, the fragile local government begins to split at the seams. When a betrayal leaves her stranded in the wake of a coup, Vera learns war makes for strange and unexpected bedfellows, and she's forced to take extreme measures to save herself. An exhilarating page turner and perceptive coming-of-age story, Who is Vera Kelly? introduces an original, wry and whip-smart female spy for the twenty-first century. 'Who Is Vera Kelly? is the twisty, literary, woman-driven spy novel you've always wanted to read' - Amy Stewart, New York Times bestselling author of Girl Waits with Gun 'Knecht's novel is a slow-burn espionage thriller, a complex treatment of queer identity, and an immersive period piece all rolled into one delectable page-turner' - Entertainment Weekly 'Gripping, magnificently written... This is a cool, strolling boulevardier of a book, worldly, wry, unrushed but never slow, which casts its gaze upon the middle of the last century and forces us to consider how it might be failing us still' - New York Times Book Review

When duty clashes with desire, only one will survive.  On their last night together, Highland soldier Duncan MacDonell swore to love his Jenny, and she him, giving themselves to each other with only the Highland moon as their witness. Now, with her true love away serving the king, Jenny faces an impossible choice. Her father arranges a marriage for her and ensures that she cannot say no. Left with no choice, she must betray her true love, and he’ll never know why.  When Duncan returns, the sight of Jenny in another man’s arms sears his scorned heart. As Jenny struggles to honor her duty to family, she can no longer deny her heart’s longing. Jenny takes a stand to win Duncan back. But how can their love be enough to overcome the heartbreaking fate that now keeps them apart?

What would you risk to find love? Mackenzie Cooper has had it with romance. On her way home from another blind date arranged by her well-meaning sister, she is caught in a snowstorm. While maneuvering the twists and turns of the icy road, Mackenzie loses control of her car and crashes into the rocky hillside. When a rugged Scotsman pulls her to safety, Mackenzie is sure she must be hallucinating. Through the storm’s fury, he takes her to shelter in one of the mysterious stone chambers scattered throughout Putnam County, New York. Snowbound, Mackenzie must wait out the storm with this strange, kilted man who claims to be a Highlander from eighteenth-century Scotland. By morning, she not only believes Ciarán MacRae’s story but has also lost her heart just in time for him to kiss her, promise his love—and then vanish. Unable to forget him, Mackenzie returns again and again to the stone chamber, hoping to unlock the secret of Ciarán’s disappearance. But if she does, she will have to decide whether her fierce feelings for Ciarán are worth abandoning all that she knows to travel through time to find her gallant Scotsman. If you enjoy a timeless Scottish romance, get your copy of Highland Passage today!

Violet Quinn's life changes forever when a lightning storm sends her back in time.  Caught in a thunderstorm, cyclist Violet Quinn takes shelter in an ancient stone chamber, where a lightning strike sends her back in time. Landing in the frenzy of the Scottish Reformation, her life is at risk. Mysterious knight errant Robert de Mallay is on a mission to safely deliver an ancient Knights Templar secret. But when he encounters a beguiling young woman in peril, his daring rescue puts them in the path of danger.  Together, Violet and Robert must battle enemies and their own growing feelings as they strive to complete the mission. But, with danger around every corner, will they be able to complete it and find a way back home? If you enjoy a timeless Scottish romance, get your copy of Knight Errant today!

It starts with a stolen kiss under an English sky, and it ends with a walk down the aisle. It starts with the President sending his best friend to woo me on his behalf, and it ends with my heart split in two. It starts with buried secrets and dangerous desires…and ends with the three of us bound together with a love sharper than any barbed wire. My name is Greer Galloway, and I serve at the pleasure of the President of the United States.

A simple mistake, a surprising proposal, and a choice that will change everything Allie’s at her fourth wedding this summer — a painful reminder that her love life is stagnant — when a surprising encounter with a possible soulmate leaves her breathless. Minutes later, her boyfriend proposes to her in front of the other guests. As she struggles to answer, a phone recording captures her predicament. It quickly becomes a viral sensation, throwing her sensible life into chaos. Join Allie on her heartwarming quest to discover whether love at first sight can survive the upheaval it causes.