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Rose in Chains 1: A leláncolt rózsa
A háborúnak vége, a sötét erők győzedelmeskedtek, és a hős, akinek meg kellett volna mentenie őket, halott.
Miután kastélyát elfoglalja az ellenség, Briony Rosewood hercegnőt foglyul ejtik, megfosztják varázserejétől, és elárverezik annak, aki a legmagasabb ajánlatot adja rá.
Így kerül Toven Hearst tulajdonába: egy olyan család sarjához, amely hírhedt mágikus erejéről. A két fiatal nagyon jól ismeri egymást, hiszen egy varázslóiskolába jártak. És Toven a lány régóta tartó, soha le nem zárt szerelmének tárgya.
Bár új világa borzalmas, és a szerep, amit el kell benne sajátítania, félelmetes, mégsem veszett el minden. A segítség – és a remény – a legváratlanabb helyeken is felbukkanhat…
Julie Soto Dramione gyökerű, finoman szexi romantasykötete tele van érzelemmel, intrikával és mágiával. Ellenállhatatlan ellenségekből szerelmesek románc.
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Ninety-Three
A new translation by David Bellos of the last great novel by France's greatest novelist
In the turmoil of the French Revolution, the year 1793 represented the peak of bloody revolutionary violence. Victor Hugo plunges into this tumultuous period with a story of courage and betrayal across the political classes. As the revolution rages, three characters - a nobleman turned revolutionary, a devoted mother, and a zealous commander - find their fates intertwined in a struggle that tests their convictions and loyalties. Hugo's last great novel was also his most political and prophetic - and is the equal of Les Misérables in drama, emotion, adventure and sacrifice.
Peacock
From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Sparrow comes another spellbinding historical epic set in the last days of a dying Roman empire . . . Sparrow has flown from the confines of the Roman brothel where he was raised. Now older and smarter, and having learned the arts of deception and enticement from the women who raised him, he vies to become a player in the internal politics at Arcadia, the home of his new master, a man who is himself playing with political fire. Sparrow soon realizes that the key to survival in this turbulent place is information, and he must gather it at any cost. As the dangers mount for Sparrow, he is forced to choose where his loyalties lie and which of these powerful Romans is most likely to ensure his survival. Epic and intimate, spectacularly vivid, Peacock is the story of a boy becoming a man as an empire falters in the face of the rise of Christianity. On his journey this boy will learn what it is to be in love, and what it is to be hated, but he is also perfecting his own manipulative powers . . . Readers love Peacock:***** ‘So vivid that you feel you are there experiencing Sparrow's life with him’***** ‘A five star read for me: fantastic writing, immaculately researched’***** ‘Impeccable, the book reads almost like a thriller’***** ‘A perfect piece of historical fiction’***** ‘Anyone who likes a good, fast-paced historical adventure will enjoy it’Praise for James Hynes and Sparrow:‘Unforgettable’ – Daily Mail‘Utterly engrossing’ – Emma Donoghue‘Masterful in its portrayal of love, sex and friendship’ – The Observer
Zofia Nowak’s Book of Superior Detecting
''We have a case to solve, remember, Mr. Writer?''Zofia''s son, Janek, has vanished without a trace. Leaving behind her native Warsaw, she arrives in London, determined to uncover the truth - and she''s certain that a celebrated writer called Steve holds the key to Janek''s disappearance.To fund her DIY investigation, Zofia takes on a string of cleaning jobs - a professional trajectory she finds very much beneath her. Armed with little more than her stubborn resolve and a second-hand detective manual, Zofia gathers evidence. After all, mother knows best - something she proves when she makes a shocking discovery: Steve''s now dating Janek''s ex-boyfriend. After some further digging it transpires that a former lover is not the only thing Steve has stolen from Janek...Despite their mutual animosity, Zofia and Steve team up to get to the bottom of this tangled web of lies. Facing an unsolved murder, a stolen manuscript and a missing son, this unlikely duo must confront the secrets they''ve been hiding - not just from each other but from themselves.With biting humour and a detective you''ve definitely never met before who breaks *every* rule in the book, Zofia Nowak''s Book of Superior Detecting will keep you guessing - and laughing - until the very last page. Perfect for fans of Jonas Jonasson, Elizabeth is Missing and Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine.''If you''re looking for irresistible prose, it''s here in this book. The protagonists'' voices criss-cross in a near impossible harmony of heart, guts, shrewdness and nerve... I''m in awe'' Helen Oyeyemi
Four Stages of Living
Life has a way of throwing us for a loop. Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have it all together and are thriving, while you feel you’re stuck in place or even just survivin? ith over twenty years of experience as a successful career consultant and life coach through her practice FlexCareers Consulting, parenting three adult children, and teaching college students, author Christine Fruehwirth knows what it takes to push through life’s challenges and come out on the other side with a better understanding of yourself and your purpose in life. InThe Four Stages of Living: Your Guide to Surviving Life’s Storms and Thriving in the Aftermath, she walks you through her SSET (survive, stabilize, emerge, and thrive) framework, as well as her definition of full potential, to show you that thriving is achievable no matter what stage of life you are in.Whether you or someone you love are launching adult life, experiencing a career transition or a relationship struggle, in the throes of parenting or the empty nest phase, the SSET framework will guide you on your survive-to-thrive journey. Through inspirational stories, research, and practical advice, you will be able to confidently weather life’s storms, embrace transitions as transformations, and truly thrive in life.
Peacock
From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Sparrow comes another spellbinding historical epic set in the last days of a dying Roman empire . . .Sparrow has flown from the confines of the Roman brothel where he was raised. Now older and smarter, and having learned the arts of deception and enticement from the women who raised him, he vies to become a player in the internal politics at Arcadia, the home of his new master, a man who is himself playing with political fire. Sparrow soon realizes that the key to survival in this turbulent place is information, and he must gather it at any cost.As the dangers mount for Sparrow, he is forced to choose where his loyalties lie and which of these powerful Romans is most likely to ensure his survival.Epic and intimate, spectacularly vivid, Peacock is the story of a boy becoming a man as an empire falters in the face of the rise of Christianity. On his journey this boy will learn what it is to be in love, and what it is to be hated, but he is also perfecting his own manipulative powers . . .Praise for James Hynes and Sparrow:‘Unforgettable’ – Daily Mail‘Utterly engrossing’ – Emma Donoghue‘Masterful in its portrayal of love, sex and friendship’ – The Observer
It Comes in Waves
'Rich, evocative and beautifully written: a meditation on faith, grief and belonging. A wonderful debut' Nussaibah Younis
'A breathtaking debut' Foluso Agbaje'A remarkable debut written with depth and clarity' Chibundu Onuzo'Heartbreakingly beautiful, witty, humane and transcendent - an unforgettable debut' Lauren St John 'Suffused with love and sadness, ambitious in scope, It Comes in Waves is a delicate, moving novel' Lorna Elcock'It Comes In Waves will leave you gasping for air, in the best ways' Maame BlueGrief, that ungovernable pet – it comes and goes as it pleases, never straying far.Death sneaks up on Onome Odafe. She has little experience of what it means to lose someone she truly loves. So when her sister calls to tell her that their father didn’t survive a stroke, she isn’t sure how to act, what grieving is meant to look or feel like. She passes the days until she returns to Nigeria for the funeral in a haze of performance and distraction, holding together what little of herself is left.Reunited with her siblings and mother in Nigeria, Onome is thrown into the depths of various funeral events, uncomfortable customs, meddling religious figures and both unfamiliar and familiar faces. One of which, is Aunty Eguono, her father’s sister. A woman who has never shied away from making a scene, and whose careless words one afternoon upend the only image of her father Onome has ever known. As she struggles to accept the reality of her father’s death, she finds herself on a path of discovery leading towards an unsettling truth: a man can be more than one thing, and the man in question may be her father.An unforgettable debut, IT COMES IN WAVES is both an honest exploration of grief and a captivating story of the lives we lead and leave behind.
The Courage to be Ordinary
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERThe inspiring guide to letting go of competition, reducing stress, and living a happier, more authentic life – from the 15-million-copy bestselling author of the Japanese self-help phenomenon, The Courage to Be DislikedAre you exhausted from trying to be exceptional? It’s time to break the cycle of burnout and choose ordinary. In The Courage to be Ordinary, Ichiro Kishimi speaks to everyone burned out by hustle, comparison and the pressure to prove their worth. His message is disarmingly simple: stop trying to stand out. Being ordinary isn’t failure – it’s freedom. Freedom from constant competition, from chasing approval, from feeling habitually tense. Letting go of the need to be special will finally give your strengths the space they need to shine. It’s time to release the pressure and embrace the superpower you really need to succeed: The Power of Ordinary.
Zasuň džeka, vyhul zesík: 10 let HPO
Kniha pro hudební fajnšmekry, kteří se chtějí především pobavit, ale možná se i nechat trochu vyděsit či inspirovat. Kuriózní, pološílené, těžko uvěřitelné až bláznivé historky ze života rockerů a popíkářů. Vše podle skutečných událostí, možná jen krapet přibarveno. The Cure, Ministry, Oasis, Dead Kennedys, ZZ Top, Pink Floyd, Queen, Johnny Rotten, Joe Strummer, Peter Hook, Dave Grohl, Simon Le Bon, ale třeba i Tři sestry, Letadlo nebo Svatý Vincent.
Jak vznikl hit Ministry
„Gibby byl úplně na sračky. Dokonce víc než já, a to je tedy co říct,“ šklebil se Al Jourgensen při vzpomínce na divoké léto 1991. V deliriu poslouchal, co to jako Ministry nahráli, podrbal se na hlavě, rozmáchl se rukou a vítězoslavně zvolal: „Neboj, bráško, už to mám. Bude to fakt v pohodě.“ Popadl rozpitou flašku Jacka Danielse a z posledních sil se dopotácel do kabinky s mikrofonem. „Furt dokola tam blábolil: bing ding dang dong wow wow wow a zase bing ding dong wow wow wow… Vůbec jsme mu nerozuměli. Do toho se kejval, až pak spadl ze stoličky, válel se po zemi a zvracel. Ale nějakým zvláštním způsobem to bylo ono. Prostě přišel, poblil se, omdlel, no a to jsme potřebovali,“ objasňuje Al Jourgensen, jak vznikl asi nejslavnější song kapely Jesus Built My Hotrod.
Domek pana Stilburyho a jiné báchorky
Domek pana Stilburyho je próza o nesamozřejmosti rodinného štěstí. Roku 2026 prvně vychází v definitivní verzi. S ní trojice romantických hororů Duel, Dneska ráno výměna a Bagdád na Temži jako hold Robertu Louisi Stevensonovi, Edvardu Valentovi a Richardu Mathesonovi. První kluci na Marsu a další příběh jsou záměrně naivistní a parafrázují dobrodružství Štaflíka a Špagetky Aleny Munkové (*24. 9. 1926) a příhody Velkého Piráta a Šilhouna Vojtěcha Steklače. Ivo Fencl svobodně vzdal poctu milované dětské četbě, a jak míní klasik, „duše tříletého zůstane nezměněna do sta let“.
Původní moudrost
Hluboko v malajsijské horské džungli žijí Senoiové, kteří se ocitají na pokraji vymření, ačkoli jejich způsob života dost možná představuje právě tu podobu existence, jež dokáže nám všem zajistit přežití. Předindustriální, předzemědělská a polokočovná společnost Senoiů žije bez aut a mobilních telefonů, bez hodin a časových plánů uprostřed svěží zeleně, kde není prostor pro spěch a obavy, soutěživost a podezřívavost. Tito původní obyvatelé — stejně jako řada jiných domorodých skupin — se přitom dovedou s neobyčejnou přesností napojit na energie, emoce a záměry vycházející z místa, v němž žijí, a z živých bytostí, které jej obývají, s důvěrou se nechávají touto intuicí vést a využívají ji při každodenním rozhodování.
Psycholog Robert Wolff (1933–2016) mezi Senoii pobýval, učil se jejich jazyk, jedl s nimi a spal v jejich chatrčích. Wolff si Senoie zamiloval a obdivoval je za to, v jaké úctě mají ticho, jak důvěřují času, který všechno ukáže a zahojí, a žijí v radosti a přítomném okamžiku. Díky nim si uvědomil, jak dalece jsme se těmto základním hodnotám odcizili.
Původní moudrost je více než jen portrétem mizejícího národa; nastavuje zrcadlo naší vlastní existenci, umožňuje nám nahlédnout, jak moc jsme sešli z cesty intuice a důvěry, která je Senoiům zcela vlastní, a vyzývá nás, abychom v sobě tento druh lidství znovu objevili i v dnešním roztříštěném světě.
Země, či nebe?: Nástin teorie současnosti
Esej Země, či nebe? je náčrtem obecné interpretace dnešní doby a její krize spočívající v nástupu iliberálních politických sil a posilování „populistických“ hnutí. Současnost je zde chápána jako moderní emancipační projekt. Hlavní tezí textu je, že existuje překvapivě úzký vztah mezi předmoderním křesťanským hledáním spásy a moderní emancipační snahou ustavit člověka coby subjekt. Modernita se nestáhla do jednoho světa, do výlučné pozemskosti, ale skrytě zachovala metafyzickou strukturu země-nebe-peklo. To je rozhodující pro její vývoj, jehož obvyklou trajektorii je možno popsat jako snahu opustit současný stav (země) ve jménu ideálu (nebe), aby následně došlo k dosažení opaku toho, co bylo zamýšleno (peklo). Centrálním místem textu je tvrzení, že toto vývojové schéma se netýká jen ranějších forem modernity, jako byl komunismus nebo nacismus, ale že jeho předběžné obrysy lze pozorovat i dnes. Země, či nebe? má ambici překročit hranice běžné sociální vědy směrem k reflexivní metateorii modernity. Kniha nás staví před nepříjemné výzvy ohledně našich etických a politických závazků, např. těch, které se týkají neřešitelného konfliktu mezi hodnotami udržitelnosti a emancipace.
Totální nasazení
Tři komiksové příběhy podle skutečných událostí. Tři příběhy žen, které se nikdy nesetkaly, a přece jejich životy spojuje podobná zkušenost – pracovní lágr. Franciska se během nuceného nasazení narodila. Její polská matka a český otec se do sebe zamilovali na tom nejpodivnějším místě — v továrně na munici, kde byli oba nuceně nasazeni. Jarmila se chtěla otrocké práci pro nacistickou říši vyhnout, ale nakonec do Německa odjela, aby se v táboře Sackisch skryla před gestapem. Spolupracovala totiž jako spojka s odbojovou skupinou, kterou nacisté odhalili. A Helena musela na otrocké práce nastoupit poté, co ji s rodiči, sourozenci a babičkou uvěznili v židovském ghettu ve volyňském Ostrožci. Z rodiny přežila jediná.
Kniha ale nevypráví jen o ubíjejících dnech, které tyto ženy a jejich rodiny trávily v továrnách, na polích pod dohledem strážných. Vypráví i o tom, co jim válka vzala, s jakými vzpomínkami a s jakou bolestí je vrhla zpět do světa. A spolu s nimi zhruba dalších 400 až 450 tisíc Čechů, českých Židů a Romů, kteří museli odjet do nacistické říše jako levná pracovní síla a jako vězni zajateckých a koncentračních táborů.
When the Museum is Closed
There she stood. A goddess. I was in love with the marble goddess. When Rika Horauchi accepts an unusual new part-time job, she never expects to fall in love. Rika has been tasked with talking to Venus, to keep her company when the museum is closed on Mondays. As Venus comes to life in the quiet of their surroundings, she opens up new worlds for Rika, and they speak about everything. But when the museum’s curator, Hashibami, makes it clear he wants to keep Venus for himself, what will Rika d? hen the Museum is Closed is by turns charming, funny and surprising, a love story about our perceptions of beauty, overcoming loneliness and breaking free. Translated by Yuki Tejima'Slim and strangely exuberant...[an] unexpected, absurd humor' New YorkerREADERS LOVE WHEN THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED:'I quickly became addicted''Lyrical and enchanting''Filled with comedy, yet it constantly makes the reader question societal norms''Unlike anything I've ever read''Effortlessly blends the everyday with the fantastical''Fun, charming... if you've ever struggled with self-doubt, anxiety or just feeling like you don't quite belong you'll relate to and enjoy'
A Feast of Folklore
‘I’ll be raiding this Wonder Pantry of a book for years to come … Diverting, delightful and deliciously weird enough to satisfy the most demanding appetite.’ - Christopher Hadley, author of The RoadWhen did we start throwing salt over our shoulder? hy do British people chase cheese down a hil? here can loving couples win a side of baco? hat cake keeps witches from your doo? olklorist Ben Gazur guides you as he rummages through the dark cupboards of British history to uncover how our strange food habits and traditions have been passed down through the generations. Get a taste of what life was like in a time when food was both magical ingredient and sustenance: when an apple kept the doctor away, predicted who you would marry, and entertained children in a game involving burning candles. Hilarious and fascinating, A Feast of Folklore will introduce you to the gloriously eccentric folk who aren’t often noticed by historians. Herein lies a smorgasbord of their dark remedies and deadly delicacies, just waiting to be discovered.
Humanitarianism
Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Humanitarian crises are a central problem of modern history and contemporary international relations. According to United Nations estimates, 300 million people required humanitarian assistance and protection in 2024 alone, due to displacement, armed conflict, food insecurity, disasters, and the consequences of climate change. The international humanitarian system, in turn, plays a powerful role in 21st century global affairs. Since the 1990s, the aid sector has ballooned in size and influence. It is now a multi-billion-dollar industry, employing hundreds of thousands of people globally. In a clear, accessible, and concise narrative, Humanitarianism: A Very Short Introduction explains how and why this situation came to be. In this book, historian Julia F. Irwin traces the events and trends that defined modern humanitarianism, from the eighteenth century up to the present day. It describes the origins of international humanitarian action, the development of major humanitarian organizations and movements, the evolution of international humanitarian law, and the expansion of the international humanitarian sector. It examines organized efforts to save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity amid major conflicts, disasters, refugee crises, and other humanitarian emergencies. At the same time, Irwin shows how beliefs about race, gender, religion, and nationality have historically influenced humanitarian sentiments and actions. Attuned to the distinctions between wartime, postwar, and non-conflict situations, Irwin assesses criticisms waged against humanitarian actions and debates over the legitimacy of humanitarian interventions. This Very Short Introduction also teases out the complex relationship between humanitarianism, human rights, and international development. Finally, this book surveys diverse and competing humanitarian traditions throughout the world, placing humanitarian ideals and practices in a global context. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Spider-Man Travel Puzzles
The ULTIMATE travel companion for Spidey fans on the go!Join your favourite web-slinging Super Hero and challenge yourself to solve 100 word, logic, number, memory and picture puzzles, all with a holiday twist. Whether you're travelling by train, flying on an aeroplane, relaxing by the pool, enjoying a cosy winter getaway or just swinging through the city, this puzzle book will help kids exercise their brains the Marvel way. Featuring fan favourite characters such as Peter Parker, Miles Morales, Gwen Stacy, and many more iconic Spider-Man characters. Spider-Man Travel Puzzles' compact size makes it an ideal companion for travel and school holidays and will keep children entertained for hours!
A Terribly Nasty Business
After achieving her lifelong dream of solving a murder, bringing a killer to justice, and proving she is not, in fact, a morbid creep, Beatrice Steele feels like everything is finally falling into place. She's traded her etiquette-obsessed community of Swampshire for the big city of London, accompanied by her ever-trusty chaperone, Miss Bolton. They've settled in a lovely neighborhood, Sweetbriar, known for its proximity to the Sweet Majestic theater, picturesque pleasure gardens, and an unfortunate infestation of flying squirrels. But Beatrice's favorite part is that Sweetbriar is also home to D.S. Investigations, the new office she opened with the prickly, annoyingly logical Inspector Drake to solve the city's brutally thrilling crimes. However, nothing is turning out how Beatrice imagined it would. Sir Huxley, famed gentleman inspector and Beatrice's former crush, is still considered the real investigator in London, so the only cases left for Beatrice and Drake are lost pets and spectacles. Not that Beatrice has much time for crime-solving, anyways, as her mother still expects her to find an eligible (rich) husband to protect their family from destitution. Beatrice is struggling to balance all the demands on her and begins to wonder if she can become a true detective in a city that feels full of false promises. That is until a string of murders thrusts Beatrice and Drake into the center of a scandal that pits the neighborhood's wealthiest against the arts community, spreading fear and chaos throughout the city. As they follow the trail through bewildering ballrooms, secretive shops, and odd operas, Beatrice must survive threats to her partnership, her business, and her place in society to break the case--before it's too late.
A testben őrzött múlt
Ez az úttörő könyv a legfrissebb kutatások segítségével tárja fel, hogyan hagy nyomot a trauma a testünkben egészen sejtszinten, és új lehetőséget kínál a valódi, teljes testi gyógyulásra.
Bár ma már többet tudunk a mentális egészségről, mint valaha, a hagyományos orvoslás még mindig összetéveszti a trauma finom jeleit a stresszel, szorongással vagy krónikus betegségekkel, néha pedig elavult és félrevezető módszerekkel akár újra is traumatizálhatja a betegeket. Az elmére fókuszáló kezelések csak a következményeket kezelik, a testi tünetek kezelésére irányuló szokásos orvosi megközelítések pedig nem vizsgálják a gyökérokokat, és nem segítik elő az igazi felépülést.
Ha valóban meg akarunk gyógyulni, testben zajló folyamatként és nem egyszeri külső eseményként kell tekintenünk a traumára. Elengedhetetlen, hogy világosan lássuk, hogyan őrzi meg testünk a tapasztalatokat, melyek hatást gyakorolnak testi egészségünkre, valamint arra is, képesek vagyunk-e egészségesen viselkedni és egészséges kapcsolatokat fenntartani. Ebben segít Dr. Aimie Apigian integratív, forradalmi megközelítése.
Egy évtizednyi klinikai kutatást bemutatva, valamint érthető történetekkel és valós példákkal A testben őrzött múlt feltárja előttünk:
- hogyan raktározza el a test a túlterhelő és fájdalmas élményeket;
- hogyan ismerhetjük fel a trauma gyakran figyelmen kívül hagyott jeleit – például a tartós kimerültséget, a „ködös” gondolkodást vagy az indokolatlan szorongást;
- miként hatnak a testben elraktározott érzelmi sebek sejtszinten az egészségünkre – még akkor is, ha kívülről sikeresnek tűnik az életünk;
- hogyan előzhetjük meg azokat a testi változásokat, amelyek gátolják a gyógyulást;
- hogyan dolgozhatunk együtt idegrendszerünkkel a biztonságos felépülés érdekében, anélkül, hogy újra traumatizálnánk magunkat.
A testben őrzött múlt mind a személyes fejlődést keresők, mind a gyógyítók számára tökéletes, mély betekintést nyújt az elme és a test működésébe és a gyógyulás útjába.
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