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Beletria 
Odborná a populárno-náučná literatúra 
Pre deti a mládež 
Cudzojazyčná literatúra 
Učebnice, slovníky 
Umenie 
Hobby, voľný čas 
Geografia, mapy, sprievodcovia 
Biografie - Životopisy 
Kuchárske knihy 
Zdravie, životný štýl 
Poézia 
Ezoterika 
Partnerstvo a rodičovstvo 
Časopisy
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The Bewitching
'Back then, when I was a young woman, there were still witches': that was how Nana Alba always began the stories she told her great-granddaughter Minerva - stories that have stayed with Minerva all her life. Perhaps that's why Minerva has become a graduate student focused on the history of horror literature and is researching the life of Beatrice Tremblay, an obscure author of macabre tales.
In the course of assembling her thesis, Minerva uncovers information that reveals that Tremblay's most famous novel, The Vanishing, was inspired by a true story: decades earlier, during the Great Depression, Tremblay attended the same university where Minerva is now studying and became obsessed with her beautiful and otherworldly roommate, who then disappeared under mysterious circumstances. As Minerva descends ever deeper into Tremblay's manuscript, she begins to sense that the malign force that stalked Tremblay and the missing girl might still walk the halls of the campus. These disturbing events also echo the stories Nana Alba told about her girlhood in 1900s Mexico, where she had a terrifying encounter with a witch.
Minerva suspects that the same shadow that darkened the lives of her great-grandmother and Beatrice Tremblay is now threatening her own in 1990s Massachusetts. An academic career can be a punishing pursuit, but it might turn outright deadly when witchcraft is involved.
The Art of Antiquing in France
After decades of antique hunting throughout France, Sharon Santoni offers invaluable insight on finding and collecting French antiques to add cachet to the home-from Provençal quilted boutis to floral transferware to landscape paintings. Through inspirational photographs, interviews with specialized dealers, and the savoir faire of a local, this insider’s guide introduces readers to the most popular French collectibles, including tableware, silverware, paintings, textiles, rugs, tapestries, jewelry, books, illustrations, furniture, chandeliers, mirrors, and architectural and garden ornaments.
Extensive resources complete the book, with a shopping guide of Sharon’s favorite antique dealers throughout France-from flea markets and antique shops to annual fairs, professional déballages, and live auctions-a glossary of terms, a buyer’s guide, and a detailed index. This sumptuous and indispensable reference is a portal to the charm and elegance of French antiques, embodying the thrill of the hunt and the allure of French style to infuse your home with soul and personality.
Čas malin přezrálých
Oblíbená autorka řady populárních knih opět s humorem a nadhledem, zcela otevřeně a bez servítek komentuje dění kolem sebe i ve světě a vypráví nenapodobitelným stylem o svých pozoruhodných příhodách, o dobrodružných cestách nejen po naší domovině, ale i po Francii a Velké Británii. Autorka potvrzuje, že není podstatný věk, ale přístup k životu, a navzdory všem ranám osudu je třeba vždy hledat to dobré a nikdy se nevzdávat, protože velkou lásku a štěstí může člověk potkat v každém věku. Kniha je vyzdobena půvabnými ilustracemi Terezy Budilové.
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Připravte děti na život, 2. vydání
Tato kniha vás originálním způsobem seznámí s tím, jak v dětech rozvíjet tzv. soft skills, tedy základní dovednosti, které jsou potřebné pro spokojený život.
Je postavena na koučovacím a sebekoučovacím principu, a proto má velký význam pro rozvoj dětí i dospělých. Je plná praktických nápadů, tipů a původních technik, které lze pro rozvoj soft skills snadno použít. Reflektuje současnou online dobu a akcentuje nutnost dlouhodobé psychické odolnosti a efektivní mezilidské komunikace.
Sisters in Yellow
Hana has nothing but she's hopeful. She's fifteen years old. She lives in a tiny apartment in a suburb of Tokyo with her young mother, a hostess at a local dive bar.
They have no money, no security. Then Kimiko appears.
Kimiko is older, a bright light in Hana's dark world. Together they set up Lemon, a bar that, despite its shabby setting and seedy clientele, becomes a haven for Hana.
Suddenly Hana has a job she loves, friends to share her days with, and the glittering promise of money. She feels like a normal girl. She feels invincible.
But in the narrow alleys of Sangenjaya, nothing is as it seems.
Soon all of Hana's hope, her optimism, and her drive, will be tested to the limit . . .
Goodnight Digger
"Goodnight digger, time to sleep."
Join a little boy as he says goodnight to all of his toys in this playful and soothing story, now available as a board book.
Sending little ones to sleep for generations, this beloved story is packed with delightful illustrations, large easy-to-read text and gentle rhymes.
Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales: Level 4: Tom, Dad and Colin
Tom, Dad and Colin is based on the traditional tale A Man, A Boy and A Donkey, about a father, son and their donkey - called Colin in this version! On their travels they meet strangers who give them advice and they end up in a spot of bother!This humorous story written by Jan Burchett and Sara Vogler and charmingly illustrated by Tony Ross will capture your child''s imagination! It has been sensitively rewritten to enable your child to read it with confidence whilst capturing the magic of the original tale. There are useful tips for parents and an engaging story map inside the book to help you and your child retell the story together.The Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales series includes 40 of the best known stories from all over the world, which have been passed down for generations. They are a perfect introduction to different cultures, traditions and morals. All the stories are carefully levelled to Oxford Reading Tree levels and matched to the phonics progression in Letters and Sounds, enabling your children to read the stories independently. Books contain inside cover notes to support children in their reading. Help with childrens reading development is also available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk.
The Terror of Tannery Lane
A sadistic villain is killing, hell for leather.When Lady Violet Thorn overhears a distressed young woman accuse a married couple of murdering her parents and stealing their home – Maccabbee House – she takes her under her wing, determined to help. Matters swiftly escalate when Violet returns home to the sight of a woman stabbed to death in her hallway. Body parts are then found scattered around town, sparking rumours of a cannibal, and a sex worker is found brutalised…The town of Montford is swiftly whipped into a frenzy. Violet is sure that Maccabbee House, which lies in the shadow of the old tannery, holds the key to what is happening. But, once she enters, will she make it out aliv? n enthralling and gripping Victorian crime novel from the bestselling author of the Gower Street Detective series.
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The Bala Lake Killings
THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLERThe epic Welsh crime thriller fiction series featuring the much-loved DI Ruth Hunter.There’s no place to hide... A local MP is murdered by a far-right extremist gang in Snowdonia. DI Ruth Hunter and DS Nick Evans arrest one of the killers, Raymond Clarke, who agrees to give evidence if he and his family are taken into protective custody. Ruth is sure they’ll be out of harm’s way in the remote wilds near Bala Lake. But the location of the safe house is leaked and Clark’s family is kidnapped. Ruth and her team must pursue the gang across North Wales and work out where the leak came from – before it’s too late. An edge-of-your-seat thriller that will keep you reading into the early hours. Perfect for fans of Neil Lancaster, Sarah Ward and LJ Ross. PRAISE FOR SIMON McCLEAVE ‘Absolutely thrilling’ Helen Fields‘Action-packed’ Lisa Gardner‘Keeps you gripped’ Rachel McLean
Lucien
The Secret History meets Saltburn in this captivating and darkly seductive tale of art, obsession and the perilous cost of reinvention. 'A cautionary tale of fakery of all kinds… the perils of hero-worship have rarely been demonstrated with such intensity and style.' The Times'Lucien is thrilling in every way—the propulsive narrative, the knife-sharp prose, the nuanced and multi-faceted characters, the unflinching exploration of class, ego, art, and authenticity ... an utterly original and deeply affecting novel.' Bret Anthony JohnstonHis greatest gift was the art of deceit... When Christopher “Atlas” Novotny arrives at Harvard, he is completely unprepared for the privileged world that awaits him. There he meets his roommate, Lucien Orsini-Conti, who is bold, confident and sophisticated – everything Atlas wishes he could be. In awe of Lucien, Atlas is soon swept into a glittering new world of lavish parties and elite social clubs. But when he struggles to afford his new lifestyle, Lucien, sensing a willing disciple, offers a daring solution. As their underhand methods draw them into a dangerous game of deceit, Lucien’s behaviour grows more erratic. Is Lucien all that he seems, or does his charismatic façade conceal something much more sinister?
Seeing Matters
In Seeing Matters, Sarah Awad offers a psychological exploration of how images shape our actions, perceptions, and identities. She examines how we use images to symbolically and materially influence the world, others, and ourselves, while also revealing how the images around us shape our thoughts, emotions, and memories. Awad investigates the social and political dynamics of visual culture, questioning who is seen, how they are portrayed, and why these representations matter. By using clear language and real-world examples, she makes complex theories accessible to readers, offering diverse methodological approaches for analyzing a wide range of image genres – such as graffiti, digital memes, photojournalism, and caricatures. This comprehensive analysis addresses the politics of visual representation, making the book an essential guide for researchers across disciplines, while providing valuable insights into how images impact society and our everyday lives.
Love and Other Poisons
'A fascinating, forensic deep-dive' DENISE MINA'Beautifully written, richly evoked and utterly gripping' EVA DOLAN 'A seductive tale of sex and death' SARA SHERIDAN***1857, Glasgow. Madeleine Smith, a young socialite, is on trial for murdering her lover. The scandal shocks the world, with intimate letters published in newspapers. The jury can't decide - delivering a rare 'Not Proven' verdict. Madeleine walks free. 1927, New York. Hollywood scout Harry Townsend believes he's found Madeleine, now an elusive widow living under a new name. Once a dazzling figure in bohemian London, she vanished in 1890. Could this quiet woman really be the infamous Madeleine Smit? he holds one last secret. Will Harry convince her to share it?***More praise for Lesley McDowell:'Riveting - a clever portrait of a fascinating, flawed heroine.' THE TIMES'An intimate and enlightening tale of one of Romanticism's forsaken muses.' SUSAN STOKES-CHAPMAN'An absorbing, intoxicating page-turner about a woman who deserves to be remembered.' JENNIFER SAINT'A must-read. McDowell brings to vivid, embodied life; a flirtatious, flawed woman fighting for her place in a man's world.' THE HERALD
Veřejné zdravotnictví a výchova ke zdraví pro zdravotnické obory, 2., aktualizované a rozšířené vydání
Publikace seznamuje s historií vývoje veřejného zdravotnictví, jeho principy, aktuální problematikou na úrovni EU a ČR a se zdravotními a sociálními determinantami ovlivňujícími zdraví populace. Představuje zdravotnické systémy vybraných států, seznamuje s úlohou WHO a EU v podpoře veřejného zdraví a s jejími komunitními projekty. Dále se věnuje národní zdravotní politice České republiky, jejímu řízení, zainteresovaným subjektům v oblasti veřejného zdravotnictví a jejich roli, stávajícímu systému financování léčebně preventivní péče v České republice a systému ochrany a podpory veřejného zdraví.
The Brides
'Come to me, and be mine for eternity'
1884. When Mafalda journeys to Budapest to care for her grieving aunt, her secret love, Lucy, hurries from London to comfort her, with chaperone and lady's maid in tow.
But lady's maid Alice, blessed and cursed with the Sight, is tormented by terrifying visions. When chaperone Eliza falls prey to a disturbing wasting illness, the women hope to seek the healing waters of Transylvania.
At a nobleman's invitation, they set out for Castle Dracula.
In the depths of the forest, miles from civilization, their host reveals his true intentions; a monstrous ambition which will tear the women apart.
And not all of them will survive.
The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn
Occultism has long been associated with the visual and literary arts, the wild and the avant-garde, and nowhere was this more embodied than in the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Founded in London in the 1880s by Freemasons, it was the world's most famous secret society. In this fresh, bracing narrative history, Felix John Taylor recounts its rise and fall through the men and women for whom the Order represented both an alternative to traditional Victorian religious values and a space for imaginative exploration.
Devoted to the study of ceremonial magic, the Order attracted a long list of eminent writers, actors and visual artists to its ranks. It looked towards a 'golden age' of spiritual enlightenment, with progressive ideals - class and gender were no barriers to entry - and teachings from tarot to alchemy and astral projection that were gradually unveiled as members ascended ten 'grades'.
While its temples were formally spaces to practice magic, Taylor finds that the Golden Dawn was at various points more an arts club or society of writers. Political schisms and sex scandals ensured that it was short-lived, yet for many members its occult practices came to shape their work and influence the wider culture over a much longer period.
The Golden Dawn, with its role in the foundation of Wicca and modern developments in magic, is a vital thread connecting Victorian esotericism to the present-day occult revival. This visually arresting, meticulously researched literary history teases out these connections, while offering a compelling account of the Order and its members.
Slepá místa medicíny
Myslíte si, že lékařská doporučení stojí na pevných důkazech?
Že když je slýcháme celý život a opakují je experti, musejí být správná?
Kéž by to platilo vždy.
Lékař a výzkumník Marty Makary přesvědčivě ukazuje, že i dnešní medicína má svá slepá místa. Tedy oblasti, kde se odborný konsenzus změnil v dogma, kde se přestaly klást otázky a kde špatné interpretace dat a tlak autorit vedly k chybám, na něž doplácejí celé generace. A možná zasáhly i vás.
Makary vás provede příběhy výzkumů, lékařských rozhodnutí a pacientů, u nichž zdravotní systém selhal – ne kvůli absenci důkazů, ale navzdory nim.
V knize se mimo jiné dozvíte:
- Epidemii alergie na arašídy nespustila příroda, ale oficiální zdravotní doporučení.
- Miliony žen přišly zbytečně o zdravé vaječníky, protože se dlouho ignorovalo skutečné místo vzniku rakoviny.
- Rutinní podávání antibiotik ničí mikrobiom a zvyšuje riziko obezity, astmatu, diabetu i duševních poruch.
- Vejce a cholesterol se nestaly obětním beránkem kvůli důkazům, ale vinou hlasitých jednotlivců.
- Hormonální substituční terapie může udělat pro zdraví žen nad padesát let víc než kterýkoli jiný lék v historii.
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Je výzvou dostát jejím ideálům.
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The Coming of the Immortals and Other Tales
‘This is the Age of the Heroes.’
From the ominous entry-point of 'The Coming of the Immortals' to the awe-inspiring heroics of 'Perseus the Gorgon-slayer’, this Little Puffin Clothbound Classic offers a wonderful introduction to Classical Greek myth, collecting the most action-packed and exciting tales into a perfectly giftable hardback edition.
The Lake
Following a harsh winter, the dam gates at Farris Lake have been badly damaged, and as summer approaches the lake must be drained for repairs.
Under the intense summer sun, the idyllic lake transforms into a barren wasteland – until the secrets that have long been buried beneath the surface are uncovered…
On both sides of the lakebed, new evidence relating to unsolved cold cases is discovered – the remains of a young man who went missing eight years ago, and the belongings of a girl who disappeared four years later.
Detective William Wisting is certain these crimes are linked. The lake has long hidden its secrets – but can Wisting now bring the truth to light?
Sweetbitter Song
THE GREATEST LOVE STORY NEVER TOLD.
One fateful night in Sparta, a young slave girl encounters a mysterious, grey-eyed princess.
Melantho and Penelope, though from different worlds, are instantly connected. But betrayal soon tears them apart.
Years later, on Ithaca's rocky shores, Melantho is sent to serve Princess Penelope and her new husband, Prince Odysseus. Hardened by slavery, Melantho vows to stay distant from Penelope.
Yet, the undeniable pull between them proves stronger than ever.
As war ignites Greece, Odysseus and Ithaca's men are called away and, in their absence, Melantho finds a new world opening up before her one where women rule, where family can be found, and where love is finally given the space to bloom.
But all wars eventually end and as Troy falls, Penelope and Melantho must face the King s return and decide how far they will go to protect what matters most to them.
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