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The Black Death
In the mid-fourteenth century, a lethal plague struck the medieval world, causing unimaginable suffering and destruction. This terrifying pandemic - the Black Death - was unquestionably one of history's defining episodes, yet a critical feature of its progress has often been ignored: the disease was not confined to Europe, but rather affected almost all of the known world, including the Near and Middle East, Byzantium, north Africa and Asia.
Tracing the pandemic's course across the medieval globe, The Black Death contrasts the experiences of different peoples, including Christians, Muslims and Jews, charting this catastrophe's transformative effects on diverse aspects of medieval life. And crucially, Asbridge demonstrates that the plague was often at its most destructive in the Islamic world, where it ultimately played a role in the collapse of the mighty Mamluk Empire.
The Black Death also brings the human drama of this calamitous era to life, evoking the terror and the turmoil that beset cities such as London, Cairo and Florence. Asbridge reconstructs the lives of the men, women and children who faced the Black Death - from ruling monarchs to peasant farmers - laying bare both the abject horror they endured and the courageous resolve they often demonstrated while striving to survive.
Uncovering a story that speaks to our own age, The Black Death highlights humankind's capacity for compassion and resilience amidst a global crisis to explain how the medieval world confronted, and ultimately overcame, this shattering pandemic.
Seznam podezřelých věcí
Když si policie neví rady, musí nastoupit svérázná dospívající vyšetřovatelka
Yorkshire, 1979. Premiérkou je Margaret Thatcherová, džíny do zvonu jsou právě in a dvanáctiletá Miv je přesvědčená, že její otec chce přestěhovat celou rodinu na jih. Kvůli vraždám.
Ovšem opustit Yorkshire a nejlepší kamarádku Sharon pro ni prostě nepřipadá v úvahu, bez ohledu na nebezpečí, jež číhá v okolí, nebo na podivnosti doma, které začaly v den, kdy Mivina matka přestala mluvit. Miv spřádá plán — kdyby se jí podařilo vyřešit případ sériového vraha, možná by přece jen mohli zůstat a nikam se nestěhovat…
Miv a Sharon se tedy rozhodnou sepsat seznam: seznam všech podezřelých lidí a věcí v jejich ulici. Lidí, které znají. Lidí, které neznají. Věcí, které vybočují z každodennosti. Jejich pátrání však brzy odhalí tajemství v jejich sousedství, v jejich rodinách, a dokonce mezi kamarádkami navzájem. Co když skutečná záhada, kterou musí Miv vyřešit, leží až nebezpečně blízko jí samé?
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A Forgery of Fate
Fortune finds those who leap ...
A gifted art forger, Truyan Saigas has the unique ability to paint the future. But when her father is lost at sea, not even magic can heal her family, or save her two younger sisters from the consequences of her mother's gambling debts.
Then Elang, a mysterious dragon lord, offers her a deal: in exchange for a fresh start for her family, Tru must enter a marriage contract and join him in his desolate undersea palace. But once there, Tru finds herself drawn to Elang, especially as she begins to unravel the secrets behind his curse.
To keep up her end of the deal, Tru must embark on her most dangerous forgery yet. To infiltrate the tyrannical Dragon King's inner circle and paint a future so treasonous, it could upend both the mortal and immortal realms.
The Kaiser's U-Boat Assault on America
Why did a long time reluctant US President Wilson finally enter World War I on the side of the Allies in April 1917?In retaliation of the British naval blockade of Germany since August 1914, the German Admirals determined at the beginning of 1915 to create a counter-blockade of the British Isles with their submarines. The U-boat commanders got – without knowledge of the government - a secret order to sink Allied passenger liners. The British Admiralty discovered the hunt for passenger liners by deciphering W/T messages to the U-boats. The sinking of the Lusitania on May, 6th, 1915, was no coincidence – the Royal Navy knew about the intentions of the U-boats and, after doing everything to protect the passenger liners in the beginning, they simply left the Lusitania alone in in the first week of May, to create frictions between America and the German Empire. A diplomatic quarrel between US President Wilson and Germany about U-boat warfare commenced. In spring of 1916 the German Navy acted again against the instructions of the Kaiser and ordered secretly the sinking of allied and neutral vessels in the British Channel, thereby opening an unrestricted U-boat war. When the channel ferry Sussex was attacked, Wilson threatened to break off of diplomatic relations with Germany. Under massive diplomatic pressure the German government had to give in. Further on, their U-boats only conducted a “soft”, restricted warfare, following the internationally agreed maritime rules and tolerated by Wilson. In Germany a heated debate set in after the Sussex case. The Navy promised the quick defeat of England by unrestricted U-boat war, and the Army joined this campaign end of 1916. The intention of the “war party” was to rule out any possibility of a negotiated peace and to set the German Empire on a – risky - course for definitive victory. But the government doubted the Navy’s capability for all-out U-boat warfare and argued that the only definitive result would be an America siding the Allies, leading to ultimate defeat. In the last months of 1916 it sent out peace feelers to Wilson, warning him, that in the case of a failure of his peace mediation they would get under unbearable pressure of the “military opposition” to begin unrestricted U-boat war again. At this time Britain was – like Germany – economically with its back against the wall: it suffered terribly by the sinking of its merchant ships, the moral of its Admiralty in Anti-Submarine-Warfare had completely broken down. Collapse was threatening. But the British government got wind of the conflicts inside Germany by the deciphering of the diplomatic cables between Wilson and the Germans. The new Prime Minster, David Lloyd George, chose a risky strategy – by rebuffing all American peace efforts he wanted to encourage the radical party in Germany to enforce total U-boat war. Finally this British strategy payed out: German Navy and Army pressed the Kaiser to declare unrestricted U-boat war from 1st of February 1917 on, and Wilson broke off diplomatic relations. But he still bristled to enter the war on Allied side – as long as American ships would be treated correctly by the Germans, he wouldn’t come in, not even after the publication of the Zimmermann-telegram. The tipping point came in the middle of March, when U-boats torpedoed American vessels without warning. This forced the American Declaration of War against the German Empire on April 6, 1917.
My Art Book of Peace
A tender, lyrical celebration of peace in all its forms, this keepsake children’s book introduces the concept of peace in a new and accessible way: through art Pairing 35 famous artworks with charming, read-aloud text, My Art Book of Peace illustrates the complex idea of peace through familiar scenarios, such as finding peace in the company of friends and making peace through kind gestures. The book’s heartwarming words and colorful design invite children to connect their everyday experiences to those they see in the artworks – allowing them to truly engage with the book’s theme, while building an appreciation of art. My Art Book of Peace features a diverse array of vibrant paintings, drawings, and sculptures by famous artists ranging from Hilma af Klint and Franz Marc to Joy Labinjo and Noah Davis. With each expertly curated image accompanied by the work’s title and artist’s name, this book is sure to become the foundation of a child’s art book collection. Featuring sturdy pages and an eye-catching, stylish cover with holographic foil, t his luxurious-feeling board book is a beautiful gift for babies, toddlers, and young children, as well as new and expecting parents. It is a stunning addition to Phaidon’s bestselling My Art Books series of beautiful board books, which explore big feelings through famous artworks and were selected as one of Oprah’s Favorite Things in 2023. Ages 2-4
Cosmic Girls volume # 1
If you love science fiction adventures, you will love Cosmic Girls!Cosmic Girls follows the journey of Corina, a thirteen-year-old war orphan who becomes a bounty hunter for the United Empire of Earth in a distant future. She is amazing at her job but her immaturity can show up at the worst of times. She is accompanied by an alien companion named Durasi, who comes from a strong line of warriors. These two take on the galaxy''s most notorious villains in a complicated setting where two major empires are vying for power over the galaxy!
A Killer in the Family
'As much a social satire as it is a crime caper . . . nothing short of marvellous' i NEWS'Addictive, provocative, and utterly fresh' RIZ AHMED'Succession meets Seven in this fine, multi-layered thriller' MAIL ON SUNDAY'A propulsive thriller with an enjoyable side order of social satire' GUARDIAN'Full of unhinged characters, this is a gripping tale of power, drama and toxic relationships' WOMAN'S OWN'What lingers longest in the memory is the silky fluency of the writing and Ahmad’s feel for boundless wealth' THE TIMES'The epitome of a page-turner . . . a gripping tale of murder, mystery and family dynamics, set against the glittering backdrop of NYC' PA MEDIAGood-natured but naive, Mumbai party boy Ali Azeem is drifting through life. Then he meets the Khan sisters: pretty, marriage-material Maryam and sexy, unpredictable, off-the-rails Farhan. They are the daughters of Abbas Khan, the formidable immigrant patriarch of a glittering property empire, who has succeeded in making New York City his playground. Ali finds himself drawn deeper and deeper into the Khan family’s seductive world of private jets and towering skyscrapers. He begins to uncover rumours of affairs, accusations of corruption – and a troubling connection to the serial killer who once stalked the streets of Manhattan. As he closes in on the truth and learns the cost of the Khans' unattainable wealth and power, Ali must decide: is it a price worth payin? caper, social satire, and propulsive thriller rolled into one, A Killer in the Family is a wild ride through the streets of Mumbai and New York City. Told in an electric, unforgettable voice, it probes the dark underbelly of the American Dream – leading its reader through a dizzying maze of lies, corruption and murder.
Selected Poems
Leontia Flynn is one of the key poets of her generation. This first selection of her work reveals how her poetry, so often pained, funny, and heartfelt, also describes a life lived in the first quarter of the twenty-first century with unmistakable freshness and vivid clarity. Flynn brings dark humour and tenderness to her characteristic subjects: childhood inheritance, the North of Ireland and its history, physical fragility, mothers and single motherhood, love and loss. Bringing together work from her five previous collections, this Selected Poems, in its variety of forms, registers the trajectory of a life: the awful and exhilarating experiment of existing in a turbulent world.
We Don't Use Words Like 'Crazy'
An illuminating memoir of life working on the frontline of mental health.
We Don't Use Words Like Crazy is a 'professional confessional' from Elliot Sweeney, a mental health nurse who works on the frontline of mental health services. His touching and often humorous memoir lifts the lid on the realities of the profession, in an attempt to highlight the need for compassion for some of the most vulnerable people in the world, and the very committed people that work with them on a professional basis.
Elliot's heartfelt and powerful book is for anyone who wants to know what it's really like to work in contemporary mental health services in the UK, and why people like Elliot stick at it. Described as 'funny, frank and beautifully observed', Elliot's memoir explores all aspects of mental health care, including hospital, youth care, dementia, community care, and the more extreme experience of working with risk, highlighting a service that underpins our society and that reflects the full spectrum of humanity.
365 Humor ako liek
Veselý a totálne uletený darček. 365 ilustrovaných vtipov - jeden na každý deň v roku.
S touto knižkou od Helen Exley si zaručene užijete kopu zábavy.
Red Star and Roundel
The red star and the roundel are the symbols of organisations that share a century of existence, characterised by conflict as well as harmony. The Russian red star has maintained its impact in the hundred years since the October Revolution; the RAF’s red, white, and blue roundel has seen action in the air across the globe during the same period. Of the author’s forty years of RAF service, the final three and a half were in Russia, enabling him to examine the dynamics of the Russia–RAF relationship, sometimes as allies, sometimes as adversaries. Red Star and Roundel draws on the author’s personal reminiscences, the recollections of surviving veterans of RAF service in Russia during the Second World War, and official records from throughout this shared century. The volume explores topics ranging from brutal combat in the early years to language difficulties later on, from innocent misunderstandings to deliberate deception, and from cultural contrasts to aesthetic links.
The Steps
Sophie and her five children, still raw from tragedy, relocate fromCanada to her partner Derek's childhood home. There they attemptto forge a new life together - but their new family is shadowed bygrief, myth, and a lingering sense of the uncanny. Through shifting perspectives, from Jules, the delicate middlechild, to fierce Ema, to volatile Angelo, debut author Juliano Zaffinopaints an unforgettable portrait of love, loyalty, and the stories we tellourselves to survive. Blending psychological suspense with intimate family drama,and with echoes of Virginia Woolf and Shirley Jackson, The Steps isboth deeply moving and eerily unsettling, a meditation on trauma,family bonds, and the thin line between tenderness and violence.
Storming Hitler's British Fortress
In 1940 British forces were withdrawn from the Channel Islands, allowing the Germans to occupy British territory. Hitler was determined to hold onto what he saw as a valuable prize, and the islands were heavily fortified. However, despite being extensively defended, the occupied Channel Islands remained vulnerable to commando-style raids. Indeed, a total of nine such operations were conducted between 1940 and 1943. Many others were planned but never executed. Each one was a bold and dangerous expedition, with small groups of men daring to trespass on Hitler’s cherished British stronghold. The first of these attacks, Operation Ambassador, took place on the night of 14/15 July 1940. The second ever raid undertaken by the Commandos, it was focused on the island of Guernsey. Though the mission failed to achieve any of its objectives, valuable lessons were learnt. In the weeks, months and years that followed, raids were also undertaken against Jersey, Sark, Herm, Burhou and the Casquets lighthouse off Alderney. The final attack, Hardtack 22, was one of the three carried out against the German garrison on Sark. After the second mission, Hardtack 7, had to be aborted, the Commandos returned to the island on the night of 26/27 December 1943, tasked with undertaking a reconnaissance and capturing prisoners. This too was a failure after the raiders entered a minefield; two men were killed and most of the others wounded. Compiled from official reports and first-hand accounts, each of the raids is packed with intrigue and drama – including the fear of reprisals being taken against the islanders. Each of the missions are explored on the ground today by the authors, with the routes taken and all key locations relating to each attack photographed and described. The planned but never executed raids are also explored. Never before have these stories been told in such detail, and never before in the words of those that took part in the raids and those who, ultimately, were most affected.
The Odyssey
An epic journey of adventure, endurance, and the search for home In The Odyssey, Homer crafts one of the oldest and most influential adventure stories in Western literature. The poem follows Odysseus, the cunning king of Ithaca, as he battles gods, monsters, and temptation on his ten-year quest to return home after the Trojan War. Facing shipwrecks, the wrath of Poseidon, and the allure of the witch-goddess Circe, Odysseus’s journey is a timeless exploration of loyalty, perseverance, and the human spirit. As Penelope and Telemachus struggle to defend their home from unruly suitors, Odysseus must rely on his wit and courage to overcome every obstacle. The Odyssey’s vivid storytelling, mythical landscapes, and unforgettable characters have inspired readers for nearly three millennia. Inside the book: The legendary adventures of Odysseus, from the Cyclops and Sirens to the UnderworldThemes of loyalty, identity, hospitality, the meaning of home, and resilience in the face of adversityA cast of gods, monsters, and mortals whose stories echo through historyModern translation and Introduction by Prof. Ian Johnston Perfect for lovers of epic fiction, mythology, and classic literature, The Odyssey remains a must-read for anyone seeking adventure, wisdom, and insight into the human condition.
Nebojácna
Voľba medzi obetou a vlastnou túžbou nebola nikdy ťažšia
Nespútaná bojovníčka Paedyn Grayová je len krôčik od splneného sna.
Má veľké problémy. Zabila kráľa, stala sa zradkyňou a vyhnankyňou s novou identitou, a teraz sa má vydať za kráľovho syna Kitta. Ocitá sa v rukách nielen svojho nastávajúceho, ale aj jeho brata, princa Kaia, ktorý sa zo všetkých síl usiluje, aby ju za jeho chrbtom mohol nazývať svojou.
Náklonnosť ku Kaiovi a rozpoltenosť mysle ju v náročných skúškach zväzujú. S ponukou sobáša dostáva príležitosť spojiť rozdelené svety Elitných a Obyčajných – to, po čom celý život túžil jej zosnulý otec. Podarí sa jej dokončiť, čo začal?
Posledná časť strhujúcej fantasy série Bezmocná prináša poriadnu dávku napätia a odvahy.
Z anglického originálu Fearless (Simon & Schuster UK Ltd, 2025) preložila Sofia Skokanová.
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Diabol nosí Pradu
Za úspech zaplatí vlastnou dušou.
Čerstvá absolventka Andrea Sachsová sa hlási na pozíciu asistentky v módnom časopise Runway. Ani z ďaleka si neuvedomuje, čo znamená prijatie obávanou Mirandou Priestlyovou pre jej kariéru, a už vonkoncom nevie, čoho sa bude musieť kvôli novej práci vzdať. Systém odsudzujúci nedokonalosť v sebe ukrýva omnoho viac, akoby sme povedali, a už čoskoro vycerí prvé, ale ostré zúbky. Andrea nebojuje o svoj život len s kalorickými tabuľkami, nedostačujúcim obvodom pásu, najmenšími konfekčnými veľkosťami, vlastným vkusom či životným štýlom...
Príbeh Diabol nosí Pradu nie je len knižný fenomén. Filmové spracovanie s nezabudnuteľnými herečkami Anne Hathawayovou a Meryl Streepovou v hlavných úlohách sa zapísalo do sŕdc mnohým fanúšikom. Knižná predloha, podľa ktorej bola snímka nakrútená, ponúka hlbší ponor do prostredia a odhaľuje detaily z nemilosrdného sveta módy.
Z anglického originálu The Devil Wears Prada (Harper, An Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, London, 2013) preložila Jana Sliacka.
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Hry bohov
V smrteľných hrách je v stávke jej život – aj jej srdce
Bohovia sa radi zahrávajú so smrteľníkmi. A každých sto rokov im to dovolíme...
Lyra Keresová nikdy nebola u bohov obľúbená. Keď bola malá, rodičia ju ponúkli Rádu zlodejov, aby zaplatili dlhy. Odvtedy nad jej hlavou visí kliatba, ktorú na ňu uvrhol samotný Zeus. Lyra celý život dúfala, že ak nebude vyčnievať, rozmarní bohovia z Olympu si ju nevšimnú. Nebolo to vôbec ľahké, ale zvládla to, prežila. Jedného dňa však narazí na toho najnebezpečnejšieho z nich – Háda.
Po prvý raz sa nemilosrdný kráľ podsvetia rozhodol zúčastniť turnaja, ktorého víťaz zasadne na Olymp a bude vládnuť nasledovné storočie. No namiesto toho, aby bohovia sami bojovali vlastné bitky, vyberajú si do nich smrteľníkov. Prečo si Hádes zvolil práve Lyru, ktorá nie je ničím výnimočná okrem svojho sarkazmu a kliatby? A prečo sa jej srdce rozochveje zakaždým, keď povie, že mu patrí? Lyra netuší, či je pre Háda len pešiakom, návnadou, alebo čímsi iným. S istotou však vie, že Hádes hrá podľa vlastných pravidiel. A že smrť vždy vyhráva... za každú cenu.
Preklad z anglického originálu The Games Gods Play (Entangled Publishing, LLC, Pennsylvánia 2024) Diana Ghániová.
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Zakázaná láska
Cozy romantasy plné iskier, napätia, humoru a nehy
Guinevere má svoju budúcnosť dávno naplánovanú. Ako dcéra ctižiadostivého obchodníka sa má výhodne vydať, zabezpečiť rodinu a stať sa poslušnou manželkou niekoho, koho sotva pozná. Lenže ona túži po niečom celkom inom – po slobode, dobrodružstve a vášni.
Keď jej sprievod prepadnú lupiči a ona zostane sama na nebezpečnej Jantárovej ceste, zachráni ju Oskar – tichý, mrzutý polork s temnou minulosťou, ktorý očividne stráca trpezlivosť s rozmaznaným dievčiskom, ktoré sa odmieta držať bokom.
Na spoločnej ceste plnej nástrah, iskrenia a slovných prestreliek Guinevere zisťuje, že svet je oveľa divokejší – a zábavnejší – než si kedy predstavovala. A Oskar pomaly odhaľuje, že aj v jeho srdci je miesto pre niečo, čomu sa doteraz vyhýbal.
Zakázaná láska je úsmevný romantický fantasy príbeh o túžbe po slobode, sile citov a voľbe medzi tým, čo od nás očakáva svet – a tým, čo skutočne chceme.
Malá včelárka
Preži s Lenkou napínavý včelársky rok!
Zoznám sa s predškoláčkou Lenkou, ktorá sa narodila do včelárskej rodiny na dedine obkolesenej lúkami a lesmi. Dievčatko už odmalička túži po vlastnom úli a včelárskej kombinéze, aby mohlo stáčať med. Počas roka zažíva mnoho dobrodružstiev s dedkom včelárom. Lenka sa od neho priúča všetkému potrebnému pre včelárske remeslo a takmer ustavične sa dozvedá niečo užitočné. Jedného dňa sa na strome v záhrade usídli nový roj a to je pre Lenku skvelá príležitosť, ako zúročiť všetky nadobudnuté skúsenosti a vedomosti. Podarí sa jej napokon splniť si sen o vlastnom úli?
Poetický príbeh o význame včiel a o láske k nim obohatila o utešené ilustrácie talentovaná Katarína Ilkovičová. Ponor sa do sladkého sveta plného tichej radosti, slnka, medovej vône a tepla domova. Okrem milého rozprávania o jednej včelárskej rodine sa vďaka slovníčku malého včelára dozvieš mnoho informácií o živote včelstva od jari až do zimy: Čo je medobranie? Načo sa používa medomet či medzistienka? Aké rôzne rastlinky slúžia pre včely ako zdroj peľu či nektáru a aký med sa z nich potom stáča?
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