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Istanbul, 1899. The last great Islamic empire is in serious trouble. The family of Iskender Pasha, an Ottoman notable, has retired to its summer palace. Then a former tutor poses a question which the family has been refusing to confront for almost a century: 'Your Ottoman Empire is like a drunken prostitute, neither knowing nor caring who will take her next. Do I exaggerate, Memed?' This passionate story of jealousies, betrayals and vendettas charts the decay of the Empire and the rise of a new generation which is deeply hostile to the myths of the 'golden days.' The power of the 'Islam Quintet' lies both in the story-telling and its challenge against stereotyped images of life under Islam.

8 HOURS TO STOP AN EXPLOSION ... 8 HOURS TO FALL IN LOVE. From the New York Times bestselling co-author of Illuminae and Aurora Rising comes a high-octane, high-chemistry, sci-fi adventure about a stowaway girl and the richest boy in the galaxy, racing against the clock to outwit a gang of mercenaries. It's 2067, and the Graves family has transformed Mars from a lifeless rock into a chaotic patch of settlements - equal parts national pride, and corporate power grab. Enter Hunter Graves: handsome, ambitious, and with spectacularly bad timing. He shows up unannounced at the United Nations base just in time for a toxin alert to set off every alarm they've got. Then the evac pods leave without him. Also stranded: Cleo, a sharp-tongued stowaway with no intention of dying today, and even less patience for overconfident trust fund boys. But the enemy of your enemy is the jerk who might just help you survive. There is no toxin. There is a team of invading mercenaries planning to blow up the base - and every trace of their crime - in eight hours. Now, Hunter and Cleo have one shot to stop the explosion, escape alive, and deal with the inconvenient fact that they're falling for each other. The clock is ticking.

**This new hardcover edition of the third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Never After series has specially designed edges, an exclusive case design, and full-color art.** A woman can be great, and terrible too. Evelina Westerly has always been the bad guy. As the brains, brawn, and botanist behind her family's drug empire, she's her father's ruthless secret weapon. With her days divided between perfecting her greenhouse, seeking revenge for her sister's murder, and putting a gun to the head of anyone in her way, Evelina doesn't have time for anything else. Especially not for love. After a one-night stand with a gorgeous man at a nightclub, she's sated her urges and is back to her criminal ways. That is, until that same man shows up as the new Westerly lackey...under a totally different name. But Nicholas Woodsworth's real secret is much more dangerous than an alias. He's an undercover DEA agent, and he's hell-bent on destroying the drug trade that devastated his family. When he realizes the youngest daughter of the Westerly empire is the same woman he's been fantasizing about since that night at the club, attraction wars violently with disgust. Evelina embodies everything he's against, and he's been sent here to be her downfall. Yet the more they learn about the darkness in each other's hearts, the more alike they seem, and when hatred turns to something more, Nicholas will have to decide whether he can love a wretched woman, even if it means bringing both of their lives to ruin.

Love, heartbreak, and second chances collide as Aria and Wyatt decide if their hearts are too broken to be healed in this spicy, emotional, bestselling new adult romance from #1 International bestseller Ayla Dade set against the backdrop of Aspen’s snowy mountains and winter sports. He's finally back on the ice. But can he melt her heart? Aria Moore thought that two years and two thousand miles would be long and far enough. But when she returns to Aspen to help run the family B&B while her mother is ill, her feelings for Wyatt Lopez come surging back. But he betrayed her, and she's not willing to endure that kind of heartbreak ever again. If she's honest with herself, she has to admit that she still carries a torch for the charismatic ice hockey player who once broke her heart. Aria swore never to see him again – which proves impossible when Wyatt is forced to move into the B&B. Aria begins to feel hopeful when she finally meets someone new – and she makes it clear to Wyatt that they can only spend time together as friends. But on a trip into the snowy mountains, they can no longer ignore the chemistry between them, and Wyatt seems intent on convincing her that friendship will never be enough.

A 11 éves Milan halálosan unatkozik franciaországi otthonában; csak a televízión keresztül jutnak el hozzá a távoli tragédiák visszhangtöredékei. Aztán 1994 nyarán a családja befogad egy Ruandából jött állítólagos unokatestvért, Claude-ot. Milant először zavarba ejti ez a hallgatag, sérült fiú, de hamarosan testvérre lel benne: megoszthatja vele a szobáját, a játékait és a szenvedélyeit. Ám az új testvért éppolyan váratlanul ragadják el tőle, ahogyan felbukkant. Milan ismét egyedül marad, és most már a veszteség és a szülők hallgatása is nyomasztja. Később, már fiatalemberként lépésről lépésre, utazásról utazásra eljut a családi titok forrásához, abba az országba, amely a népirtás után próbálja újraépíteni önmagát. Gaël Faye egyedülálló gyengédséggel rajzolja meg szereplői sorsát. Négy generáción át meséli el annak a népnek a történetét, amely a véres múlt dacára párbeszédre, megbocsátásra törekszik. „Apám állította, hogy a bőrszínük különbsége számára sosem volt gond. "A szerelemnek nincs színe", mondogatta. Büszkén mondta, azt hirdetve, hogy nem is látja anyám színét. Mivel anyám hallgatott a származásáról, szinte el is felejtettem, hogy más ég alatt született és nőtt fel, mint mi. Annyira, hogy amikor azon kaptam, hogy kinyarwanda nyelven telefonál, döbbenten megtorpantam, hallva, hogy folyékonyan beszél egy ismeretlen nyelven. Sosem tudtam meg, kivel beszélt.”

''FULL OF SUPERB, AND SUSTAINED, TENSION AND HEAVY DOSES OF FOLKLORE AND EERIE HISTORY'' New York Times''A HAUNTING SUSPENSE NOVEL THAT READERS WILL NOT SOON FORGET'' Library JournalUnbearably tense, utterly propulsive, and studded with folklore and horror, Something in the Walls is perfect for anyone who loves Midsommar and The Haunting of Hill House.SHE''S LOOKING FOR THE TRUTH, BUT SOMETHING ELSE IS STARING BACK.Newly-trained child psychologist Mina has little experience. In a field full of experts, she''s been unable to find work, instead aimlessly spending her days stuck in the stifling heat wave sweeping across Britain. So it feels like a welcome reprieve when journalist Sam Hunter approaches her with a proposition. Alice Webber is a thirteen-year-old girl who claims she''s being haunted by a witch. Living with her family in the remote Cornish village of Banathel, Alice''s symptoms are increasingly disturbing. Taking this job will give Mina some experience; Sam will get the scoop of a lifetime; and Alice will get better, Mina is sure of it. But as Alice''s behaviour becomes increasingly inexplicable and intense, the dark cracks in Banathel begin to show. The village has a deep history of superstition and witchcraft. They believe there is evil in the world, and they have ways of . . . dealing with it. Mina is desperate to understand how deep their sinister traditions go - and how her own past may be the biggest threat of all.''A taut tale that chillingly intertwines psychological and supernatural suspense'' Kirkus''A deliciously creepy and twisty chiller that fans of The Conjuring and Stephen King will love'' Bestselling author Mark Edwards''Pearce provides visceral descriptions of people and places and smells and sounds to create a world where no one can trust their senses. Readers will be left questioning which is more disturbing, the rot within or the evil of other people'' Booklist''Pearce has written something magical with the capacity of leaving me genuinely frightened. There are scenes in this book I''ll never forget'' Kristi DeMeester, author of Such a Pretty Smile''A terrific tale of cults, witch bottles, curses, witchcraft and the ''old ways''"Horror DNA''The perfect dark, creepy, witchy read to keep you warm with fright this winter... creepy, emotional, complex, and incredibly atmospheric'' Horror BoundBooks by Daisy PearceSOMETHING IN THE WALLSDARK IS WHEN THE DEVIL COMES (coming soon)

A kötet hét novellája napjaink Macedóniáját és a külföldre kivándorolt macedónok világát jeleníti meg. Vegyes házasságban élő nők, akik hazavágynak Macedóniába, származásukat titkoló vagy épp a beilleszkedéssel küzdő macedón házaspárok, balkániak az USA-ban – Buzsarovszka történeteinek szereplői igyekeznek otthon lenni a világban, mégis legtöbbször idegennek érzik magukat ott, ahol a történetek idején találkozhatunk velük. A kortárs macedónok világa sokban emlékeztet saját kelet-európai valóságunkra: politikai és gazdasági válság, kivándorlás, identitáskeresés, kilátástalan hétköznapok. Buzsarovszka szereplőit leginkább monológok, párbeszédek, levelek segítségével ismerjük meg, ugyanakkor a hétköznapok tárgyi világa is ismerős lehet a magyar olvasóknak.

KORUNOVACE KRÁLE ČARODĚJŮ. HLEDÁNÍ ZTRACENÉHO PRINCE. ZÁCHRANA KRÁLOVSTVÍ… A RODINY. Dvojčata Dani a Dorian Wyttovi odešla z domu a od té chvíle tvoří nerozlučnou dvojici – i poté, co se jejich bratr Damien stal králem čarodějů. Jejich rodiče však stále touží po pomstě, a protože normální lidé vnímají magii pořád s nedůvěrou, Dani s Dorianem si nejsou jistí, na čí stranu se postavit... nebo jestli někdo stojí na té jejich. Společně s partou kamarádů vyrážejí do neznámých končin, aby našli ztraceného prince Williama, a cestou se musejí vyrovnat s krutým rodinným odkazem, svou vlastní mocí i smutným zjištěním, že už se nikdy nebudou cítit v bezpečí. Když se s rodiči utkají v boji a jeden z Wyttů přijde o život, nezbyde jim než se smířit s tím, že časy se mění – a ne všichni jsou takoví, jací se zprvu zdají. Druhý svazek Hooky: Magie za školou je pokračováním oblíbené série, která původně vycházela jako komiks na Webtoonu, jedničce mezi aplikacemi pro čtení digitálních komiksů, a umístila se na žebříčku bestsellerů podle New York Times. Úchvatná tištěná podoba zahrnuje exkluzivní bonusový obsah, který jistě potěší fanoušky nové i stávající.

Christopher Smith isn t very good at being a superhero, but Peacemaker tries hard! An extremely ages 17+ book from writer Kyle Starks and artist Steve Pugh puts Peacemaker on a quest to save his beloved dog from a super-villain who has some nefarious plans for Christopher Smith s skill set. After being released from the Suicide Squad, Peacemaker wants to try and do normal superhero stuff for a change. However, when busting up a terrorist ring introduces Christopher Smith to the cutest dog he s ever seen, he finds the unconditional love he s been denied his whole life. That is, until the dog is kidnapped right out from under him by a super-villain who has some very un-super-heroic plans for Peacemaker s brand of ultraviolence. Will he help an infamously unstable super-powered criminal steal the world s most valuable and dangerous DNA? Collects Peacemaker Tries Hard! #1-6!

THE MAJESTIC FANTASY FILLED WITH DRAGONS, COURTLY INTRIGUE AND SAPPHIC YEARNING. 'A GLITTERING, MAGNIFICENT EPIC' Francesca May, author of Wild and Wicked Things'Stunning and addictive' Reader review ?'The climax of the book is show-stopping' Reader review ?'Captivating and clever. . . give me book two!' Reader review ?Six Wild Crowns is the fiercely powerful Sunday Times bestselling romantic fantasy - a tale of resistance, rebellion and female rage - perfect for fans of The Priory of the Orange Tree and House of the Dragon. The king has been appointed by god to marry six queens. Those six queens are all that stand between the kingdom of Elben and ruin. Or so we have been told. Each queen vies for attention. Clever, ambitious Boleyn is determined to be Henry's favourite. And if she must incite a war to win Henry over? So be it. Seymour acts as spy and assassin in a court teeming with dragons, backstabbing courtiers and strange magic. But when she and Boleyn become the unlikeliest of things - allies - the balance of power begins to shift. Together they will discover an ancient, rotting magic at Elben's heart. A magic that their king will do anything to protect. Praise for Six Wild Crowns:'A ferocious tale of female rage and the strength of sisterhood, Six Wild Crowns is an inventive and fantastical reimagining of Henry VIII's queens - and their fight to reclaim the power stolen from them' S.A. MacLean, author of The Phoenix Keeper'A beautifully written tale of resistance, rebellion, and sisterhood, with an ending that will leave you heartbroken and breathless for more' M. H. Ayinde, author of A Song of Legends Lost'Six Wild Crowns is a beautiful feminist epic, a luscious and luminous read' Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne'Enchanting and brutal. Holly Race's prose, like her queens, sizzles with power and purpose' Frances White, author of Voyage of the Damned'Fiercely imaginative and beautifully written' Sunyi Dean, author of The Book Eaters'Six Wild Crowns is a blade sheathed in silk: slick, sensuous, yet sharp enough to cut' Lyra Selene, author of A Feather So Black'Bewitching, furious, and sharp, this is a Tudor reimagining helmed by unforgettable heroines' Kritika H. Rao, author of The Surviving Sky'Dragons and deceit and love and magic . . . this is a truly dazzling novel' Natasha Bowen, author of Skin of the Sea'Six Wild Crowns is sultry, sapphic, and seminal; an intoxicating blend of the historical and the magical that will earn itself a well-deserved place in the fantasy pantheon' Nicholas Pullen, author of The Black Hunger'Six Wild Crowns is a thoroughly delectable fantasy that celebrates sisterhood and courageous truth while exposing the active maliciousness of patriarchy. . . an intricate, powerful and utterly spectacular book. No one is ready for it' Bea Fitzgerald, author of Girl, Goddess, Queen'Written in lush, compelling prose and set in a richly drawn world, this sexy, feminist re-imagining of the story of Anne Boleyn and Jane Seymour is the romantasy book I've been waiting for' Katharine Corr, co-author of Daughter of Darkness'Fierce and furious, this spectacular reclaiming holds a fantastical mirror up the six queens and shows that women are always stronger when united' Helen Corcoran, author of Queen of Coin and Whispers'An intricate gem of a novel bursting with ancient magic and intrigue', Molly O'Neill, author of Greenteeth

A mystery takes Batman out of Gotham as he tracks down an immortality-focused cult called Elixir with the help of some unexpected allies! In the pursuit of a mysterious, bloodthirsty cult, Batman finds himself stranded away from his home with only the help of some very unexpected allies! But what can someone like the Penguin really hope to add in the chase against the dangerous group known only as Elixir? And can Batman trust him long enough to accept his help? This plus the landmark issue #1100 of Detective Comics, featuring the work of some of Batman s most iconic creative teams! Collects Detective Comics #1097-1102.

These huns got buns and are desperate to show you what they're working with. Ensnaring men with sexy underwear peeking above tight jeans or slender legs in stockings, once they get their goals set they'll wrap their legs around them and work up a sweat. Throw out romance–as hips shake to spine-tingling action, nothing beats pounding like a dog in heat.

Deciding to end years of loneliness, Amandine takes a leap of faith and enters the dating pool. After seemingly endless disappointments, it seems her luck has changed when she meets Connor, another lonely heart. What starts as a dinner date ends in a night that will change their lives forever. For neither of them knows that they are being watched by a killer whose primary target is happy couples. Soon, Amandine and Connor will find themselves fighting for their lives. Their only chance of survival lies in each other, but can they work as a team to escape before their time runs ou? nd even if they do, will they ever be able to escape each other?

Tamba and Utagawa first meet back in high school. They might be in different classes - and from different worlds - but that doesn’t keep them from spending more and more time together. When they head to a summer fireworks festival together, will sparks fly on the ground, too…?

Během natáčení filmové pohádky v kláštereckém zámku dojde k loupeži jednoho z nejvzácnějších exponátů výstavy. Při vyšetřování je nedaleko zámku nalezen těžce zraněný muž a krátce nato objeví kri¬minalisté v jednom ze sálů mrtvolu mladé dívky. Co tu dělala a jak se dostala do uzamčeného objektu? Policie pracuje s verzí, že se stala svědkyní loupeže a musela být zlikvidována, možná se ale celá záleži¬tost odehrála úplně jinak…

Když Beckova babička zjistí, že už jí nezbývá moc času, rozhodne se podniknout šílený výlet – jehož součástí je například skok z letadla nebo potápění se žraloky. Nedbá na vnukovy obavy, že je to nebezpečné, dokonce si ho zablokuje na sociálních sítích a neodpovídá mu na zprávy. Dala mu aspoň číslo na svou spolucestující Eleanor. Ta mu zprvu posílala fotky a zdála se milá, ale jakmile na ni Beck zatlačil, aby babičku přivedla k rozumu, poslala ho k šípku. Kdyby byla Eleanor ve stejném věku jako babička, neřešil by to, ale od mladé holky si takové chování rozhodně nenechá líbit. Takže sedne na letadlo a dobrodružnou dovolenou jim naruší.

Světová klasika Emily Brontëové nyní také jako celovečerní film!/ Do tajuplného prostředí samoty uprostřed mokřin přichází nový nájemce, aby nečekaně prožil strašidelné noční dobrodružství a začal pátrat po osudech nevlídných a drsných obyvatel usedlosti. Objevuje příběh, na jehož počátku stojí nenaplněná láska, cit, jenž jako zhoubný oheň spálil duši a zanechal v ní jenom pustošivou nenávist a celoživotní touhu po pomstě. Heathcliffova neukojitelná krutost po léta ničí životy lidí z usedlosti, pak ale láska, kterou nelze řídit rozumem, znovu zasáhne do osudů hlavních hrdinů.

Británie, 1841: mladý zamilovaný baron a malíř Roger Legran je falešně obviněn z podvodu a deportován do Austrálie. V nelítostných podmínkách trestanecké kolonie narazí na učence, od kterého se učí nejenom filozofii a historii, ale i obchodní praktiky. Roger vše podřídí touze uprchnout z vězení a vrátit se domů, aby očistil své jméno a opět získal lásku své životní i umělecké múzy Julie.

Neobsáhlý román, který vznikl jako reakce na období pandemie covidu. Autor se v něm zaměřuje na rodinné vazby, osobní reflexi a společenské dění, přičemž stylově navazuje na hrabalovskou tradici proudu vědomí, osobní výpovědi a poetiky každodennosti. Kniha slibuje osobitý pohled na svět, včetně témat, jako je vztah k rodičům, partnerkám a obecně k životu v době „covidismu“… Text doprovází akvarely Daniely Tinkové. Projekt byl z velké části financován prostřednictvím platformy Startovač, kde se podařilo vybrat více než 100 % požadované částky.