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Anděl královny Konstancie
V čele trestné výpravy přijíždí do Hodonína v roce 1236 soudce Pardus Tvrdišovec, aby vyšetřil, kdo a proč zabil královnina rychtáře. Pardus se narodil v nedalekých Tvrdonicích, zná tedy povahu zdejších lidí, kteří stále věří na staré bohy a uctívají vědmy žijící v močálech kolem Hodonína. Královna Konstancie ho povolala, aby zajistil i bezpečí pro její nové úředníky, kteří mají za úkol udělat ve městě pořádek. Situace se vyhrotí, když do Hodonína přijede starý františkánský mnich a spolčí se s tamějším fanatickým knězem. Jejich cílem je potlačit přetrvávající projevy pohanství.
Román je inspirovaný listinou královny Konstancie Uherské, v níž povyšuje Hodonín na královské město a uděluje mu široká práva a současně vyzývá k potrestání vrahů jejího rychtáře Petra.
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The Geomagician
Fossil hunter Mary Anning has spent her life on the outskirts of geomagic, despite the fact her own discoveries helped establish the field. The Geomagical Society of London doesn’t admit women – though they are happy to make their name off the specimens Mary supplies them with – leaving her to scrape by selling enchanted objects to tourists visiting her in Lyme Regis.So when Mary finds an extremely rare fossilised pterodactyl egg that, to her absolute shock, hatches in her hands, she seizes the opportunity and strikes a bargain with her geomagician mentor: she''ll sell him the pterodactyl in exchange for a promise of nomination to the Society. But upon her arrival to London, Mary''s met with both collegial warmth and animosity. Complicating things further, her childhood friend and the man who once broke her heart also happens to be her mentor''s infuriatingly handsome colleague.And as she gets closer to uncovering the secrets of the Society and the truth about the pterodactyl, Mary must decide where her heart really lies, and what lengths she''s willing to go to in order to finally belong.Especially when her discoveries could unravel everything''s she''s ever worked for.
Honeko Akabane's Bodyguards 8
School life meets underground crime in this quirky action comedy that's like Assassination Classroom meets Nisekoi! The "knight in shining armor" and "heroes vs villains" dynamics take on new variations in this story about a reluctant bodyguard protecting his oblivious charge from assassins hired to kill her. Filled with suspense, secrets, and romantic tension, this manga is a surefire recipe to keep readers ravenous for every volume! They have only one goal--to kill Honeko Akabane! One day, Arakuni Ibuki learns that his childhood friend, Honeko Akabane, is being targeted by assassins! Both of them are in Class 3-4 at Sosoji High School, and Ibuki is ordered to protect Akabane for one year. His goal is to ensure that she graduates safely, but he must do so without her realizing it. And so begins his secret life as a bodyguard at school! However, there seems to be more secrets within the so-called "Class 3-4"...?!
Exquisite Corpses Volume 2
"Exquisite Corpses combines the elements of a classic mystery with a to-the-death struggle in the vein of The Purge or Hunger Games." —FORBES Trick-or-treating. Clocking in for your shift at work. Going to the annual Halloween party down at the Pit. For the citizens of Oak Valley, Maine, any one of these activities could spell a gruesome death as twelve of the most dangerous killers in the world turn their sleepy little town into the playing field for a game that will decide the fate of the entire country for years to come. James Tynion IV (Something is Killing the Children, The Department of Truth) and Michael Walsh (The Silver Coin, Universal Monsters: Frankenstein) have assembled some of the most talented creators in the industry to pull off a horror event like no other. As the body count rises in this second volume, James and Michael are joined by Che Grayson (Dark Spaces: Good Deeds), Jordie Bellaire (Redlands), Tyler Boss (You’ll Do Bad Things), Pornsak Pichetshote (The Good Asian), Adam Gorham (Hellhunters), Claire Roe (Dark Spaces: Hollywood Special), and Gavin Fullerton (The Closet) to decide the fates of killers and citizens alike. In the world of Exquisite Corpses, no one is safe. Collects issues #4-8
Before We Forget
Jon Lord (1941-2012) has been called the "Headmaster of Rock": a defining and much loved, cross-genre musical pioneer as the co-founder of heavy rock pioneers, Deep Purple, His image known to millions, with albums he played on selling nearly 70 million copies and having downloads of close to 900 million. He co-founded Deep Purple in 1968.
Michelangelo and Titian
From the acclaimed author of Michelangelo, God’s Architect, a dual biography of two towering artists of the Renaissance, whose decades-long rivalry spurred both to greater heightsIn 1529, Michelangelo was in Venice when he first met Titian, Venice’s famed painter of princes, gods, and goddesses. Coming face-to-face with Titian’s drama-infused, richly colored works, the creator of David and the Sistine Chapel ceiling realized he had met a worthy opponent. Twenty-five years later, Titian came to Rome to paint the pope, and the two met again. Painting in the Vatican, Titian experienced the full power of Michelangelo’s work and vowed to surpass the achievements of his older contemporary. Michelangelo and Titian is the untold story of history’s greatest artistic rivalry, a competition between two monumental figures more admiring of one another than either would ever admit. William Wallace brings the world of the sixteenth century to life, and in particular its culture of gossip and intrigue. Wallace challenges the established narrative of this relationship as mostly one-sided, with the younger artist in competition with the reigning master. He shows how the artists moved in overlapping courtly and papal circles, sharing the patronage, power, and sometimes friendship of the most important people of their era, including members of the Medici, Este, and Farnese families. Wallace traces how, over the span of some forty years, this unspoken rivalry was reciprocal and mutually beneficial, with each learning from the other’s brilliance, quietly seeking to best the other’s work and secure his own legacy. An extraordinary achievement, Michelangelo and Titian is a compelling account of two supremely gifted rivals who inspired each other to test the limits of their creative genius, and in doing so created some of the most astonishing works of art the world has ever known.
Reluctant Abolitionists
Britain abolished the death penalty for murder in 1965, but many of Britain's last colonies retained capital murder laws until the 1990s. In this book, James M. Campbell presents the first history of the death sentences imposed under British colonial rule in the late twentieth century; the decision-making processes that determined if condemned prisoners lived or died; and the diverse paths to death penalty abolition across the empire. Based on a rich archive of recently released government records, as well as legislative debates, court papers, newspapers and autobiographies, Reluctant Abolitionists examines connections between the death penalty, British politics, decolonisation and the rise of international abolitionist movements. Through analysis of murder trials, clemency appeals, executions and legal reforms across more than 30 British colonies, it reveals the limits of British opposition to the death penalty and the enduring connections between capital punishment and empire.
Flaxman Low
The weird and weirdly delightful adventures of fiction s first occult detective. Flaxman Low, literature s first professional, full-time 'occult detective,' i.e., an intrepid investigator who deploys the scientific method when tackling paranormal phenomena, appeared in a dozen stories first published from 1898 99. His creators, the mother-and-son team Hesketh Hesketh-Prichard and Kate O Brien Ryall Prichard (who published as 'E. and H. Heron'), endowed the Oxford-trained psychologist with the bravery and acumen to tackle every sort of adversary from ghosts, mummies, and vampires to a mushroom mannequin. Both less credulous and less cynical than earlier fictional investigators of the spirit world, Low always triumphs in the end but not before scientifically demonstrating that even the most outre incidents and situations can t hold a candle to the bizarre capacities of the human mind.
The Incandescent
''A searingly brilliant fantasy. This is magical school with teeth . . . an unmissable read'' Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne''Fans of Naomi Novik''s Scholomance series won''t want to miss this'' Publishers WeeklyDr Walden is the Director of Magic at Chetwood School and one of the most powerful magicians in England. Her days consist of meetings, teaching A-Level Invocation to four talented, chaotic sixth formers, more meetings and securing the school''s boundaries from demonic incursions.Walden is good at her job - no, Walden is great at her job. But demons are masters of manipulation. It''s her responsibility to keep her school with its six hundred students and centuries-old legacy safe. But it''s possible the entity Walden most needs to keep her school safe from . . . is herself.A Deadly Education meets Rivers of London in this captivating contemporary fantasy from Sunday Times bestselling author Emily Tesh, winner of the Hugo and World Fantasy Awards.''Emily Tesh captivates me the way few authors can, and she can do it in any genre and any world. The Incandescent is a delight from start to finish - it bewitched me, body and soul . . . A wholly perfect book''Olivie Blake, author of The Atlas Six''The grown-up answer to the magical boarding school tale . . . Fantastic in every sense of the word''Freya Marske, author of A Marvellous Light''An absolute flex of a book, empathetic and passionate and deeply thoughtful'' Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the SunFive-star reader reviews:''love this book so much I want to get six copies'' ?????''Emily Tesh looked into my heart and pulled this book out!! . . . I cannot praise this book highly enough!!!!''?????''I couldn''t have set this book down to save my life . . . If you enjoyed A Deadly Education, The Magicians, or any other classic magic school series, you''ll love The Incandescent''?????''I loved the whole thing and cannot wait to hug my pre-ordered copy!''?????''This is a magnificent book. A magic boarding school, seen from the teacher''s lounge, is already my jam. This exceeded my expectations by a wide margin''?????''An absolute triumph, a breathtakingly beautiful novel that captivates from the very first page . . . Emily Tesh''s storytelling is nothing short of magical''?????''This is definitely my favourite read of the year so far, and has solidified Tesh as one of my favourite authors''?????
Nearly a Bride
In this captivating new historical romance brimming with seductive twists and irresistible wit, an English nobleman is finally free from exile-but can his heart still be captured?💍Historical romance💍Fake engagement💍Opposites attract💍Taming a rake_______________________________________________________________________The art of faking an engagement is never easy... After more than a decade, the Earl of Heathbrook returns to London to reclaim guardianship of his younger brothers. However, his reputation as a rake has followed him from France, and his own father has blocked Heathbrook's rightful custody in his will. But the clever rogue concocts the perfect plan to restore his reputation, and his inheritance . . . by finding a temporary fiancée. Giselle Bernard is not looking to wed an earl with a wild past. All she seeks is a nobleman, who can legally secure her new life in England and head off a mysterious stranger's threats. Posing as Heathbrook's bride-to-be would surely benefit them both. But as their engagement charade unravels, neither expect it to blossom into a promise of love. . . For more dazzlingly romantic and witty historical romance, don't miss Sabrina's other gorgeous series including Lords of Hazard, Designing Debutantes, the Duke Dynasty series, The Sinful Suitors, The Hellions of Halstead Hall, The School for Heiresses and The Royal Brotherhood. ___________________________________________________________________________Praise for Sabrina Jefferies:'Anyone who loves romance must read Sabrina Jeffries!' Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author on Project Duchess'Fans will delight in revisiting Sheridan's large family in this heated, twisty tale of love and deception' Publishers Weekly on Undercover Duke'Bestseller Jeffries launches her scintillating Designing Debutantes series with this witty Regency romance...again proving her mastery of historical romance, complete with bold, determined characters whose sparring only highlights their sexual tension. Historical romance fans will be riveted' Publishers Weekly on A Duke for Diana'Sabrina Jeffries is touted as a master of romance--and the first novel in her new Duke Dynasty series is as steamy as they come...a witty, scintillating read' Woman's World Editor's Pick on Project Duchess
Sage Talks
A collection of imaginative and insightful conversations with ancient deities, exploring the modern state of consciousnessThe modern world is rife with confusion, a lack of faith, and general disorder: Why do people seem so lost? Why is there such dissonance and apparent chaos across the globe? Why is our perception of time – and reality – seemingly changing? What is the nature of this growing struggle and divisions within the modern worl? age Talks considers, debates, and answers these questions in a series of poignant, inspired interviews with deities from Pagan religions. Kingsley Dennis follows a different theme in each of his interviews, resulting in varied, unexpected, enlightening, revealing and often humorous conversations with deities from Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Hindu, and pagan figures. These include deities as Hecate, Eris, Horus, Aditi, Morpheus, Hermes, Ra, and many more. The book consists of twenty-five inspired conversations, each one based on a different topic such as the nature of chaos; the perception of time and reality; our disconnection from nature; our human struggle; and our need for healing, balance, and harmony. Accompanying each conversation is a reflection from the author, alongside a tale or story taken from ancient sources and placed into contemporary language and setting. For many of us, especially in today’s fast-paced, technologically driven, material world, there is no room for ‘conversation’, as inspired connection is expelled from human belief and acceptance. Sage Talks is a refreshing invitation to reconnect with the traditions of ancestors and bring the art of metaphysical conversation back into the contemporary world.
Jersey Jockeys and Guernsey Gallopers
As of 2025, there are 59 racecourses operating in Britain, from Perth in Scotland to Newton Abbot in Devon, and another 28 in Ireland. Almost all of them have had a book written about their history, as have many more historic, now defunct, tracks. However, there are two racecourses, both in British Crown Dependencies, which do not have a book dedicated to their history. This is a notably odd omission as the islands they are on have enjoyed properly organised racing for almost 200 years - both reportedly began the sport in 1832 - hosting leading jockeys, trainers, owners and runners over the decades. Graham Sharpe and John Henwood's comprehensive and engaging Jersey Jockeys and Guernsey Gallopers: A History of Channel Islands Horse-Racing corrects this ridiculous racing omission. It explores how the tracks in the two Channel Islands - currently Les Landes in Jersey and L'Ancresse in Guernsey - developed and flourished over the years, although the ongoing future of the latter is seriously under threat.
Looting Hummingbirds
In the first quarter of the 20th century, Daniel Thaly of Dominica, then a British Caribbean colony, was one of France’s most celebrated poets. He was educated in Martinique and then at medical school in France before returning to Dominica. His illustrious reputation crumbled when radicals in the emerging anti-colonial Negritude movement criticised his work. From then on he wrote little. Here for the first time in English (and French) we can read a selection of his lyrical and passionate poems - many about Dominica - alongside an introduction that pieces together what little is known of his life.
Sympathy for Yahweh
In Kenya, underneath a hot tin roof in tropical heat, a voice in a dream literally tempted author Alan Wildsmith to interpret the Book of Job. In Sympathy for Yahweh, you join Alan - a practicing psychotherapist, writer, creative cookie, and complete biblical novice - on a dynamic journey of discovery.? Many feel alienated by biblical religious doctrines and dogma, especially if their spiritual experiences have been disregarded by others, by frameworks, or by interpretations of holy texts. Oddly enough, though, Alan discovered that when you seriously engage the Book of Job, the very foundations of organised religion shudder. With humour and self-reflection, and from unique perspectives, Ala? book will bring you into a fresh, vital, and most importantly, unshackled relationship with our Western God. I? not just the dogmatic side of religion that this book shakes up but also dogmatic scientism, which pervades the Western psyche, casting away intuitions, dreams, synchronicities, visions, and other felt senses as superfluous - the more feminine aspects of our psyche - and while on the journey he had with this biblical book, Alan found femininity a subtle yet strong theme. Sympathy for Yahweh is for anyone interested in philosophy, religion, spirituality, and psychology. If an atheist can find faith in this book, so can a religious zealot! Everyone is welcome.
The Wisdom of Walking in Nature
Discover 50 ways to enjoy every walk nurture your body and mind, connect with nature, and make daily walking a joyful habit. Enjoy the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of walking with this delightful daily walking guide. Walking isn t just great for your heart and immune system it s also proven to reduce stress, ease anxiety, boost mood, and spark creativity. This guide helps you slow down, be present, and connect with the seasons and the natural world, from uplifting spring sunshine to autumnal strolls that clear your mind. Packed with mindful walking tips, it offers simple ways to engage with your surroundings, easy ideas for self-reflection, and practical prompts for bonding with walking companions (whether family, friends, loved ones, or even the four-legged kind!). From urban strolls to countryside hikes, dog walks, or even a quick trip to the shops, this daily companion captures the essence of walking therapy, inspiring you to make walking a joyful and restorative habit and encouraging even the most reluctant rambler to enjoy the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of walking in nature.
Family Lies
The brand new thriller in the San Diego Case Files series from Sunday Times bestselling author Karen Rose'High wire suspense that keeps you riveted' Lisa GardnerHomicide Detective Kit McKittrick and psychologist Sam Reeves arrive at Mary Sherman's house after she fails to turn up for an arranged meeting with Kit's foster sister Akiko. Three weeks earlier, Akiko received a call from Mary out of the blue claiming she had information about her birth mother. Now, Kit, Sam and Akiko land on her doorstep only to come under fire from an unknown shooter and to discover Mary's dead body inside the house. Who was Mary to Akiko? What information did she have, and why did she choose now to come forward? If her murder is not a coincidence, Akiko's safety could be at risk. Kit is determined to find answers for her sister, but every piece of information revealed just leads to more questions, and no one connected to Akiko's story is quite who they seem. And there's a major stumbling block: an injured Kit has been officially taken off the investigation, and ignoring the order could have lasting consequences for her career. But how can she sit back when she, her sister and the people around them are in serious danger?____________________READERS LOVE KAREN ROSE:'Karen Rose never disappoints!''The characters are so well described you feel as if they are real people''I love this author's writing. Each book is like meeting up with old friends''Her books catch you from the first page and hold your attention until the very end''It is just painstaking waiting for her next novel'
The Perfect Girl
How do you stop a killer no one believes exist? S Kat Ballantyne wants to know why a perfect girl like Rosie Duggan would jump to her death from a multistorey car park. Everyone is saying she took her own life. But Kat is unconvinced. Girls like Rosie—bright, popular, well adjusted, and with her whole life ahead of her—don’t fall from tall buildings. Unless someone pushes them. When a second student dies the same way, Kat is the only one asking the hard questions. As she digs deeper, a disturbing pattern begins to emerge. With loyalties fracturing and powerful enemies circling, shocking DNA evidence leads to a surprising suspect. But has Kat really found the killer? Or has she just been played?
Szelek Vára (Ormdale titkai 3)
Szentivánéjkor a Vörös Sárkány menyasszonyt választ.
Egy titokzatos meghívás nyomán Edith útnak indul a Szelek Várába, hogy felkutassa a vadregényes walesi hegyekben élő, eltűntnek hitt sárkányőrök családját. Ám hamar ráébred, hogy semmi sem az, aminek látszik. Ha nem vigyáz, és nem őrzi meg saját, régóta rejtegetett erejét, talán soha nem tér vissza Ormdale-be azokhoz, akik számítanak rá, köztük a férfihoz, aki időközben beleszeretett.
Vajon Edith képes lesz szövetségre lépni álmai legendás Vörös Sárkányával, hogy megóvja örökségét? Vagy elveszít mindent, amiért eddig küzdött?
Egyenes út az iskolába
Az iskolakezdés meghatározó mérföldkő egy gyermek és a családja életében. Mindannyian azt szeretnénk, hogy gyermekünk már az első naptól magabiztosan mozogjon a számok világában, és ne kudarcokkal, hanem sikerélményekkel találkozzon.
Ez a fejlesztőfüzet abban segít, hogy az iskolába lépés ne feszültséget, inkább izgalmas felfedezést jelentsen. A kiadvány játékos, életkorhoz igazított feladatai fejlesztik a matematikai gondolkodást, a megfigyelőképességet és a logikus összefüggések felismerését, miközben erősítik a gyermek önbizalmát is. Az Egyenes út az iskolába azért született meg, hogy biztos hidat képezzen az óvoda és az iskola között: nem a tananyag előre tanítására törekszik, ugyanakkor azokra az alapvető készségekre épít, amelyek elengedhetetlenek az első osztályban. Ideális választás azoknak a szülőknek, akik nyugodt, támogató módon szeretnék felkészíteni gyermeküket az iskolára, és hosszú távon is stabil alapokat kívánnak adni neki a tanuláshoz.
Ne bízza a kezdetet a véletlenre - segítsen gyermekének abban, hogy a tanulás öröm, az iskola pedig már az első naptól valódi sikerélmény legyen! Hiszünk abban, hogy a biztos alapokra épülő tudás örömteli tanuláshoz vezet.
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