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Natural Engines - A Palace Near the Wind
From a rising-star author, winner of the both the Bram Stoker (R) and Nebula Awards, a richly inventive, brutal and beautiful science-fantasy novella. A story of family, loss, oppression and rebellion that will stay with you long after the final page. For readers of Nghi Vo's The Empress of Salt and Fortune, Neon Yang's The Black Tides of Heaven and Kritika H. Rao's The Surviving Sky. Liu Lufeng is the eldest princess of the Feng royalty and, bound by duty and tradition, the next bride to the human king. With their bark faces, arms of braided branches and hair of needle threads, the Feng people live within nature, nurtured by the land. But they exist under the constant threat of human expansion, and the negotiation of bridewealth is the only way to stop- or at least delay-the destruction of their home. Come her wedding day, Lufeng plans to kill the king and finally put an end to the marriages. Trapped in the great human palace in the run-up to the union, Lufeng begins to uncover the truth about her people's origins and realizes they will never be safe from the humans. So she must learn to let go of duty and tradition, choose her allies carefully, and risk the unknown in order to free her family and shape her own fate. From a rising-star author, winner of the both the Bram Stoker (R) and Nebula Awards, a richly inventive, brutal and beautiful story of family, loss, oppression and rebellion.
Bodies of Work
A chilling supernatural revenge novella from the acclaimed author of Wake Up and Open Your Eyes. Perfect for fans of Joe Hill and Delilah S. Dawson. At sixty-six years old, Winston Kemper has always been a nonentity. No one notices him. His simple existence barely registers for those who come into contact with him. Some call him feeble-minded. He is a janitor at the local church, a groundskeeper by default, and that's it. No friends, no family. When he's done with work, he returns home-a remote, single room apartment located above a garage-and that is where his true work begins. Winston Kemper is a collector of voices, and his magnum opus-The Butterfly Girls-is a sprawling epic of untapped imagination. It has no single canvas, no particular frame. It is everywhere-scribbled on the walls, the floor, and countless notebooks. Winston is creating a fantasia which exists in words, images and blood. As part of his 'art' he has been murdering forgotten women. Poor souls who slip through the cracks of society, who no one's looking for. Mothers, sisters, daughters to someone, but no more. Winston takes their lives, their voices. But now he can hear them. They whisper to him. They talk of revenge. Winston Kemper might not believe in ghosts, but he is about to learn they are very real. And they are very, very angry.
Twisted Pawn - Society of Villains 2
She broke his heart. Now it's time he destroys her.
Tierney
There's a bullet with my name on it. And Achilles Ferrante is the man who'll pull the trigger. I'd always known one of us would kill the other. I'd just hoped to do the honor.
Twice I betrayed him. First, I broke his heart. Then, I sold him out to the Feds. Even if I hadn't, I doubt he could spell mercy, much less spare me any.
The Camorra prince promised he'd make a spectacle of my death when he caught me. Let him try. He could chase me until the end of Earth.
I will always run faster.
Achilles
To love is to destroy, and I'd loved Tierney Callaghan far too long, and far too much. She's a fatal weakness, but unlike the Greek mythology warrior - I will remain undefeated.
My little flame can run fast, but my bullet is faster.
Once upon a time, she was the only person who saw my humanity. She's about to meet the monster everyone else knows.
From New York Times bestselling author L.J. Shen comes a dark romance about an assassin Mafia heir and the villainess who refuses to become his next victim. Perfect for fans of Ana Huang, Rina Kent and Navessa Allen.
Pieces of the Night
From USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Hartmann comes an all-new, spicy and angsty rockstar romance.
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I already had a life. A future. A man I'd promised forever to.
But the night I found Chase Rhodes - bleeding, broken, and more lost than I was - everything changed.
I wasn't supposed to let him in. Wasn't supposed to write music with him in secret beneath the moon.
What started as a quiet escape became something unstoppable. Our songs caught fire, and now the whole world knows our names.
Music has a way of pulling the broken together, even when the timing is impossible and the fallout inevitable.
But some hearts don't settle. Some songs were never meant to stay quiet.
Because the night I saved him was only the beginning.
And loving me might be the last risk he'll ever take.
Pieces of the Night is a masterclass in emotional storytelling, with a captivating blend of rockstar romance, a forbidden love triangle, and a slow-burn romance perfect for readers of high-angst, emotionally charged love stories.
Tropes
Rockstar Romance
Slow Burn
Forbidden Romance
Contemporary Romance
Tortured Lead
Burn the Kingdom Down
An action-packed enemies to lovers romantasy for young adult readers, filled with a romance that will leave you breathless, betrayals that will rip your heart out, and a princess who will stop at nothing for revenge.
One year ago, Rowenna Harrack, the crown princess of Tashir, left her homeland in a wedding dress of chains?sent away to the enemy nation of Vanzador as a captive bride.
Now, Rowenna is dead. Brought home in a coffin after an alleged fall from a cliff.
Second-born princess, Indira, knows her sister's death was no accident. Desperate for truth and vengeance, Indira agrees to wed the prince so she can infiltrate Vanzador, find Rowenna's murderer, and burn their kingdom to the ground.
Indira's plan is simple: she will make nice until she can find out how to avenge her sister and free her country from the rival nation's stranglehold. But when Indira arrives, nothing is as terrible as Rowenna described. As Indira grows closer to her new husband, Prince Alaric, and uncovers more about Vanzador, the source of its powers, and what happened during Rowenna's final days, she's no longer sure what?and who?to believe. Because everyone, even her sister, has secrets. Deadly ones.
"Sharp as a dagger and just as deadly, Indira's daring quest for revenge and her romance forged in fury will keep you guessing and gasping until the breathless end." - Sarah Glenn Marsh, author of the Reign of the Fallen series
Tropes
Romantasy
Enemies to Lovers Romance
Young Adult Fantasy
Revenge
Sisterly Devotion
Downward spiral
A forensic examination of ethical failure in the British government. Boris Johnson’s premiership was marked by scandals that deeply undermined public trust, from dubious PPE procurement to the ‘partygate’ revelations. How did this downward spiral take hold, and what would it take to reverse i? ohn Bowers KC offers a rigorous analysis of the erosion of ethical standards before, during and after the Johnson government. Drawing on interviews with insiders, he shows how accountability mechanisms were sidelined and how a culture of favouritism flourished, rooted in the assumption that those in power could be relied upon to regulate themselves. Although the Labour victory of July 2024 brought political change, the underlying system remains vulnerable. Downward Spiral sets out concrete proposals for a more transparent and accountable alternative. -- .
Touch and Feel Tractor
Travel to the bustling countryside and let your toddlers' little hands roam the pages and feel the tires of a big yellow tractor fixing a pothole. Then get your hands dirty at the building site and touch the rough tracks of a crawler tractor.
What does the bale of hay feel like as the tractor lifts it high into the sky? Read along together and find out. Each page of this book reveals a new big and powerful machine to explore, chug along with, and touch!
Touch and Feel Baby Animals is the perfect next step in your toddler's learning journey. While the different textures encourage their sensory development, the short, fun text is great for reading aloud and building early language skills. Not too big and not too small, this book is the ideal size for little hands to hold, explore, and turn the pages to see what animal friends are waiting for them.
Wifehouse
"Je suis femme maison."
"You are a wifehouse? Oh, a housewife. Je suis une femme au foyer."
"Wow, that actually sounds worse in French. Let's go with je suis mere."
He is drenched in youth, this young man, she thinks. He is soaked in all its possibilities.
Following years of a life lived as a wife and mother, Annie is gifted French lessons with twenty-six-year-old local French tutor, Thierry. As time passes and the lessons progress, she finds herself unexpectedly vulnerable to the charms of a man closer in age to her teenage daughter than to her own. A new life for Annie emerges, one she could never have foreseen . . .
Told over the course of one year through the shifting perspectives of wife, husband, lover, best friend and children, Walger paints a contradictory, nuanced portrait of a woman who walks away from every role that tradition and society have expected of her.
Release Me
The searing second volume in a new series set in the #1 global bestselling Shatter Me universe ten years after the fall of The Reestablishment.
Rosabelle Wolff had a plan. Now she wants revenge. To save her sister she needs to get back home and destroy the system that created her.
Rosabelle's greatest strength is her ability to deaden her mind and body; it's the only way to survive the surveillance state of Ark Island. But lately her heart has been beating harder; her thoughts are spiraling; her defenses are coming undone. And there's only one person to blame. James Anderson had a plan. Now he has nothing but problems.
Rosabelle might be the ally they need in a fight against The Reestablishment, but no one wants to trust an enemy assassin. It doesn't help that Rosabelle's not much of a talker, doesn't work well in groups, and kills people on instinct. Taking her side has cost James nearly everything-but keeping her alive might help save his world. If only he could convince his older brother.
Aaron Warner Anderson has a headache.
Something dark is coming, and Rosabelle's arrival is just a prelude. In her, he sees shades of himself he can't trust, and worse: he can no longer get a read on the girl. She's a dead battery, emanating no emotional feedback.
At least not until James walks into a room...Volcanic tension, breathless reveals, breakneck action-and a dystopian world that never stops raising the stakes: Welcome back to The New Republic.
Co po nás zůstane
Jedinečný román o nadpřirozených tajemstvích života, smrti a mezilidských vztahů – výsledek spolupráce autora bestsellerů jako "Zápisník jedné lásky" a scenáristy a režiséra thrilleru "Šestý smysl" Newyorský architekt Tate přijíždí na Cape Cod, aby navrhl letní dům pro přítele a začal nový život po léčbě deprese i ztrátě sestry, která mu na smrtelné posteli řekla, že vidí duchy. Tate se ubytuje v historickém penzionu, kde potká tajemnou Wren – ženu, jež převrátí jeho racionální svět vzhůru nohama. Mají silné pouto, ale pod poklidným povrchem Wrenina života číhají temná tajemství. Aby ji zachránil, musí Tate odhalit pravdu o její minulosti – a zjistit, zda láska může překonat i hranici mezi životem a smrtí.
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Skorzeny - Život na hraně, 3. vydání
„Láká mne neobyčejný způsob života,“ zapsal si vídeňský student Otto Skorzeny v době, kdy jeho tvář zdobila první jizva z buršáckého souboje. Jeho přání se naplnilo. Elitního příslušníka SS, Hitlerova osobního oblíbence a specialistu na nejtajnější operace (jen namátkou: osvobození Mussoliniho, únos Horthyho syna, pokusy o zabití Josipa Broze-Tita či nasazení německých jednotek v amerických uniformách při ardenské ofenzivě) nazval velitel spojeneckých armád generál Dwight D. Eisenhower „nejnebezpečnějším mužem Evropy“.
Autor svou předchozí knihu Já, Otto Skorzeny…! obohatil o dramatické zpracování poválečného období, kdy Otto Skorzeny v různých koutech světa splétal temnou pavučinu neonacistických a protidemokratických intrik. Skorzeny se během svého života mnohokrát stal záhadami opředenou legendou. Pohled pod její povrch je strhujícím příběhem člověka, který svou nespornou odvahu a inteligenci za všech okolností, tedy za války i po ní, nabídl do služeb zla.
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Metra světa
Obyvatelé mnoha velkoměst po celém světě si dnes už neumí představit, že
by významnou součást hromadné dopravy netvořilo i metro. První linka
podzemní dráhy vznikla v Londýně v roce 1863, v roce 1896 následovala
Budapešť a Glasgow. Metro se pak postupně objevilo na všech
kontinentech. Největší boom rozvoje tratí metra dnes zažívá Čína a Indie.
Kniha se věnuje vybraným zajímavým světovým systémům metra, a to jak z
pohledu vedení tratí, tak používaných vozidel, ale i architektury
dopravních staveb. Samozřejmostí je krátký historický úvod i technický
popis systému metra v jednotlivých zemích. Nechybí ani přehled všech
podzemních drah světa s vysvětlivkou, že jde o „tradiční“ metro, nikoliv
například o tratě „lehké železnice“, které se do této oblasti často
mylně zahrnují. Za metro nepovažujeme ani výhradně povrchové tratě
(leckdy také označované jako „metro“), ani kombinované systémy
takzvaných vlakotramvají, u nichž je v podzemí vedena jen určitá část
trati a jsou navíc kompatibilní s ostatní tramvajovou dopravou. V
případě „tradičního“ metra toto vše odpadá, neboť jezdí na vlastní
infrastruktuře s vlastním systémem řízení.
Převážně báječný rok
V novém deníku nás Michal Viewegh pouští do své pracovny i do své hlavy. S humorem jemu vlastním reflektuje stárnutí, literární provoz i každodenní drobnosti, které dělají život snesitelným. Po úspěšných titulech jako Můj život po životě přichází další upřímná bilance, která dokazuje, že nejlepší příběhy píše sám život – a Michal Viewegh je stále skvělým vypravěčem.
Jürgen Klopp - Biografia, 2. doplnené vydanie
Elmar Neveling prináša v tejto úplne aktuálnej biografii Jürgena Kloppa nielen hlbokú analýzu pozoruhodnej kariéry „tvorcu majstrov“ a jeho hernej filozofie, ale aj pohľad na prekvapivé rozhodnutie opustiť na konci tejto sezóny FC Liverpool a dopriať si prestávku. V tejto športovej biografii sa dozviete všetko o pozadí tohto rozhodnutia aj o jeho plánoch do budúcnosti.
Najnovšia biografia: aktualizované nové vydanie so všetkými informáciami o prekvapivej kariérnej pauze futbalového trénera a o jeho poslednej sezóne
Intímne pohľady: osobná cesta, emocionálne vrcholy a triumfálne víťazstvá Jürgena Kloppa
S podrobnou taktickou kapitolou o Kloppovej hernej filozofii
Dokonalý darček pre fanúšikov futbalu
Od Mainz 05 cez BVB až po FC Liverpool – a ešte oveľa ďalejOd jeho vzostupu v Mainz 05, cez slávnu éru v Borussia Dortmund, až po pôsobivé výsledky ako trénera FC Liverpool – Jürgen Klopp má za sebou mimoriadnu kariéru a príbeh úspechu. Kniha ponúka hlboké pohľady na jeho taktickú filozofiu, cestu k úspechu a odhaľuje, prečo Klopp nie je len hlasným motivátorom s mnohostrannou osobnosťou, ale aj precíznym a výnimočným futbalovým pedagógom.
Rozhovory s bývalými spolupracovníkmi a odborníkmi približujú jeho charizmatickú osobnosť a vášeň pre hru. Na záver Elmar Neveling ponúka pútavý pohľad na obdobie po odchode z FC Liverpool a na budúcnosť tohto výnimočného futbalového trénera.
Mika
Mika se potuluje po lesích svého urozeného otce, sbírá bylinky a s obavami očekává začátek své královské služby. Místo ní ji však čeká útěk před neznámou hrozbou. S malou družinou po boku objevuje sílu tajemné Energie, která se skrývá v každém z nás.
Bojuje se světem i sama se sebou, snaží se ochránit své blízké a najít svoji Cestu. Podaří se jí převzít kontrolu nad vlastním životem a odhalit plný potenciál Energie?
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Ovečka
Mojžiš – aféra Rocha Thériaulta
Keď Gabrielle Lavallée v roku 1977 stretla Rocha Thériaulta, hľadala cestu, ktorá by jej pomohla znovu nájsť zmysel života. Hľadala niekoho, kto by ju sprevádzal na ceste stať sa lepším človekom.
Tak sa začína najmrazivejší príbeh, aký kedy vyrozprávala obeť sekty, ktorej členovia mali mať v nebi zaručené miesto. Gabrielle prežila cyklón lásky a nenávisti, pričom celý čas dúfala, že koniec sveta, ktorý predpovedal ich guru, skutočne nastane. Len to ju mohlo vyslobodiť. Dnes sa napriek hrozbám a zastrašovaniu snaží vypovedať celú neúnosnú pravdu. Pravdu, ktorá rúca vysoké múry uzavretých komunít sľubujúcich svojim verným spásu, no hroziacich peklom každému, kto by zradil ich spoločnú zmluvu.
Kniha sa stala predlohou k filmu Mojžiš – prípad Rocha Thériaulta.
Walking on Malta
Discover Malta and explore the three main islands of the Maltese archipelago, Malta, Gozo, and Comino, each offering their own rich history and unique character. Wander the UNESCO World Heritage city of Valletta, traverse the dramatic clifftop coastlines of Malta, meander through the quieter lanes and ancient villages of Gozo, and experience the wild circuit of tiny Comino. Suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike, this comprehensive Cicerone guidebook by prolific author Paddy Dillon describes 33 walks across Malta, Gozo, and Comino. Routes range from 3 to 22km (2–14 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–8 hours, from easy heritage strolls and coastal walks to a challenging exploration of the Victoria Lines, the historic fortified ridge that runs the full length of Malta. Choose from 33 walks across Malta, Gozo, and Comino, exploring clifftop coastlines, heritage trails, ancient aqueducts, fortified ridges, and the historic heart of Valletta, with routes easily accessible from anywhere on the islands by public transport. Discover the highlights of walking on Malta, including the Valletta Heritage Trail, the Victoria Lines fortified ridge between Mgarr and Bahar ic-Caghaq, the Marfa Ridge, the Mdina and Rabat Heritage Trail, and the full circuit of the island of Comino. Navigate with confidence using 1:25,000 maps included for every walk, alongside downloadable GPX files to support your planning and navigation across all three islands. Plan your Malta walking holiday with detailed information on planning, facilities, and public transport, with routes easily accessible from the key centres of Valletta, Rabat, and Victoria on Gozo. Compact, accessible, and walkable year-round, Malta offers a remarkable mix of history, culture, and coastal scenery in a surprisingly small space. Experience the best of the Maltese Islands with introductory sections covering geology, history, wildlife, religion, and the rich cultural heritage left by the many peoples who have shaped these remarkable Mediterranean islands over the centuries. Explore the history, coastlines, and hidden paths of Malta, Gozo, and Comino with confidence using this trusted Cicerone guidebook. Whether you're combining walking with a city break in Valletta or dedicating a week to exploring all three islands on foot, this is the definitive guide to walking on Malta.
Bellanteriové 2
Kella stále pokračuje ve výcviku pod vedením Arwina a společně plní zadané úkoly. Králi hrozí smrtelné nebezpečí a Bellanteriové jsou povoláni do hlavního města. Tam na dívku čeká nová výzva – prostředí plné zdvořilostí, napětí i skrytých hrozeb. Enar se ocitá na pokraji války a cesty Arwina a Kelly se rozdělují. Každý z nich musí blížícímu se nebezpečí čelit sám. Ochrana krále, jejich blízkých i budoucnosti celé země však nepředstavuje poslední zkoušku, která prověří sílu jejich přátelství.
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Cast Metal Signs
A guide to cast-metal signs, an under-researched aspect of Britain’s industrial history. Discover a hidden chapter of Britain’s industrial pastUncover the artistry of unsung metalworkers whose skill informed, guided, and protected millionsExplore the signs you’ve seen but never truly noticedLearn how simple metal signs helped save countless livesA tangible connection to Britain’s industrial heritagePerfect for railway enthusiasts and history lovers
Najpredávanejší autori v tejto kategórii: Dominik Dán, Joanne K. Rowling, Elle Kennedy, Freida McFadden, Ana Huang.
































