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Kapitán Jaroslav Komárek neprožívá zrovna nejklidnější období. S bývalou manželkou se dohaduje kvůli alimentům a jeho dlouholetý parťák vážně onemocněl. Snaha dát si život do pořádku ale musí počkat – z rybníka vyplavala mrtvola mladé ženy. Obětí je pohledná masérka. A vrahem? S největší pravděpodobností některý z jejích sousedů. Obyvatelé zcela obyčejného bytového domu totiž skrývají nejedno tajemství.
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Čarodějka 4: Dědictví mrazu
Eira přežila, pocit bezpečí je ale jen iluze. Sotva se nadechne svobody, ocitne se v rukou legendární královny pirátů. Adelin pohled zabíjí, ona v něm však nalézá dlouho hledanou pravdu. Uprostřed nebezpečných spojenectví, krvavých zrad a divoké magie musí Eira a její přátelé čelit pirátům i vlastním pochybnostem. Staré vášně se probouzejí a nové city spalují všechno, čeho se dotknou. Na rozbouřeném moři, kde není před ničím úniku, vyvstává jediná otázka. Kolik jsou ochotni obětovat pro to, čemu věří?
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Dospívání mezi zákazy a beatem
Slovácký venkov, dusno normalizace a kluk, který se snaží vidět radostnější tvář světa skrze nezávislou kulturu. A taky být tak trochu „on the road“ — samozřejmě v mezích možností. A první lásky? Ty jsou věčné, neohrabané a krásné za všech okolností. Dny se střídají jako rozmazané obrazy zahlédnuté z řetízkového kolotoče: tvrdý otec, učňák, tovární směny a řeka se svou štěrkovnou a pak ony vytoužené úniky k nepovoleným a polooficiálním koncertům, kde ke štěstí stačí pivo z kelímku, po půlnoci otřískané kytary a spacák. I o ten však lze snadno přijít pod ranami obušků příslušníků Veřejné bezpečnosti.
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18 Minutes
The most important business/self-help book since EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE and THE ONE-MINUTE MANAGER.
How often do you get to the end of another long and frantic day and wonder why so many important things didn't get finished? We've never worked so hard and felt so unproductive and unfulfilled. 18 MINUTES takes this challenge and turns it on its head.
Peter Bregman, top HARVARD BUSINESS REVIEW columnist and global management consultant, shatters the myth of getting it all done by offering a clear and simple plan for getting the right things done. He shows how the best way to fight distracting interruptions is to create productive ones ourselves, a practice that can be easily implemented in 18 minutes a day. The result is a simple yet comprehensive approach to managing your life a year, a day, and a moment at a time so that your life moves forward the way you want and at the pace you want.
The Technological Republic
The Sunday Times and #1 New York Times Bestseller‘The Technological Republic is far too important to ignore’ Times Literary SupplementSilicon Valley’s brightest minds once collaborated with governments to advance technologies, securing the West’s dominance on the global stage. But that relationship has corroded – with perilous repercussions for us all. Lifting the veil on tech giant Palantir and its broader political project, visionary co-founder and CEO Alexander C.Karp and his long-time deputy Nicholas W. Zamiska offer a searing critique of our collective culture of complacency. To regain geopolitical power and preserve our freedoms, we must tackle the world’s most pressing challenges – including the artificial intelligence arms race – together and head-on.Now is the time for the West to wake up. ‘Bold and ambitious … Essential reading’ Eric Schmidt‘Fascinating’ Financial Times‘A stirring manifesto’ Niall Ferguson‘Provocative and insightful’ Jamie Dimon
Jumbo
Iconic. World Class. Legendary.Discover the soaring highs and enthralling history of the 747 - otherwise known as the Jumbo JetIn the 1960s, beset by crippling financial challenges and ceding the supersonic race to the European Concorde, US aviation was flailing. Until, in a modest corner of Boeing's factory, engineer Joe Sutter dared to think big. The aircraft he developed - the 747 \"Jumbo\" Jet - was about to have an immeasurable impact on air travel as we know it.Over its fifty-four-year history the 747 has weathered storms and hijackings, seen disaster and saved lives. Its use democratised air travel for the masses, carrying everything and everyone from space shuttles to presidents, to enough passengers across its lifetime to equal half the world's population. Scott Bateman, pilot and author has flown the 747 for over twelve years.Here he weaves reportage, history and personal accounts into an utterly unforgettable story.
The Romance Line
The first rule of handling PR for a hockey team? Never hook up with a player.
That shouldn't be a problem since the last man on earth I want to give an image makeover to is our goalie. He's infuriatingly hot, famously grumpy and lives to spar with me after every game.
Shining up his rough edges is my path to landing the promotion I need, so I grit my teeth and do my job, no matter how hard he makes it.
As I get to know the man behind the broody iceman exterior, he becomes impossible to resist and soon, only once turns into every night.
But the man is entirely off limits.
Because the only thing worse than hooking up with a player is falling head over heels for him.
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- ice hockey romance
- grumpy/sunshine
- player and publicist
- forbidden romance
- workplace romance
- secret dates
- hate to love
Knave of Diamonds
When Mary Russell was a child, she adored her Uncle Jake, the black sheep of the family. But she hasn't heard from him in many years, until he presents himself at her door with an abundance of problems for his clever niece to deal with. Not the least of which is the reason the family rejected him in the first place: his involvement in the infamous disappearance of the Irish Crown Jewels from Dublin Castle in 1907. It was a theft that shook a government, enraged a King and threatened the establishment. Juggling conflicting loyalties and international secrets, Russell is entangled in the web of a case that not even the great Sherlock Holmes could solve.
Leo Rising
From the artist behind the hit A Quick and Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns, Archie Bongiovanni, an examination of the intersection of fame, identity, and sexuality in their latest audacious and genuine LGBTQIA+ graphic novel, Leo Rising Lesbian influencer. Lifelong Alaskan. Part-time owl researcher. Leo Rising follows self-proclaimed “celesbian” Laura on a hilarious and heart-wrenching exploration of queer spaces, sexuality, and fame. After years of struggling for acceptance, Laura knows exactly who she is—or does she? By day, Laura thrives as the Internet’s lesbian bestie, a role model for thousands of followers worldwide, while working part-time at the Alaska Bird Observatory. But when an old friend returns to town and introduces Laura to queer parties and sex apps she’s never experienced, she starts questioning her gender and sexuality simultaneously. Seeking answers, Laura creates Leo, a secret trans identity. As Leo’s encounters become more and more steamy, Laura’s divergent identities collapse with real-world consequences. Perfect for readers who loved the classic Dykes to Watch Out For, Genderqueer, and Bongiovanni’s debut graphic novel Mimosa, Leo Rising is a horny and hopelessly real comic about navigating queer space, both online and off, under the midnight sun.
Wired on Wall Street
Thrilling tell-all of a prolific informant in the FBI’s largest insider trading investigation of a generation Part financial crime thriller, part personal transformation story, and part redemption memoir, Wired on Wall Street: The Rise and Fall of Tipper X, One of the FBI’s Most Prolific Informants tells the riveting true story of Tom Hardin, a young hedge fund analyst turned FBI informant. Known as “Tipper X,” Tom wore a covert wire over 40 times, helping the FBI build more than 20 of the 80+ cases in Operation Perfect Hedge, the largest insider trading investigation in a generation. As the youngest professional caught in the sting, Tom navigated the psychological toll of betrayal, secrecy, and public disgrace. What followed was a powerful journey through shame, fatherhood, and ultimately, personal transformation. In this gripping memoir, readers will explore: Tom’s shocking first encounter with the FBI, when agents revealed chilling knowledge of his most private personal detailsTom’s high stakes game of psychological chess—wearing a wire for years including terrifying close callsTom’s redemptive journey from public disgrace to resilience, fatherhood, and rebuilding trust with his wife, whose love held strong when most marriages collapse Wired on Wall Street: The Rise and Fall of Tipper X, One of the FBI’s Most Prolific Informants is a thrilling, entertaining read for anyone drawn to financial crime investigations, ethical dilemmas, and the possibility of personal growth even after deliberate choices that carry lasting consequences.
Be a Good Man, Not a Nice Guy
Being “nice” is not the same as being good—and it’s costing men their confidence, relationships, and purpose. In Be a Good Man, Not a Nice Guy, author, speaker, and modern masculinity advocate Kelvin Davis challenges the outdated idea that men have to be passive, agreeable, and approval-seeking to be accepted—especially in love and life. This book is a wake-up call for men who are tired of being overlooked, misunderstood, or emotionally disconnected because they’ve been told to play it safe. Through honest storytelling, cultural insight, and actionable tools, Davis guides readers through the transformation from a “nice guy” who performs to be liked…into a good man who leads with truth, character, and emotional strength. This is not a book about being macho or dominant—it’s about being real, grounded, and responsible. Whether you’re navigating relationships, fatherhood, or personal growth, this book helps you reconnect with your core values and redefine what it means to be a man in today’s world. ?Who It’s For:Men who feel stuck in relationships where they can’t be fully themselvesReaders seeking emotional maturity and purpose-driven masculinityWomen wanting to understand the inner world of the “nice guy”Coaches, therapists, and educators guiding men through personal growt? ou’ll Learn:Why being “nice” is often a mask for fear and insecurityHow to set boundaries without guiltWhat healthy masculinity actually looks likeHow to stop people-pleasing and start self-leadingThe habits of emotionally intelligent, grounded men
A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing
Qianze has not seen her father in eleven years, since he walked out of her life the night of her fourteenth birthday and disappeared without a trace. But then she gets a call-there is a man on the porch of her childhood home, and he's asking for her. This man isn't the Ba Qianze remembers: he is much older, more fragile, and worst of all, haunted by a half-forgotten prophecy. While Qianze wrestles with what she owes this near-stranger, Ba begins telling stories of his past. From his bloody days as a Red Guard during the Cultural Revolution to his mother's youth under Japanese occupation, he circles around the prophecy he came to deliver. Qianze has always longed to know more about her family history, but as Ba reveals a past far darker than she could have imagined, she finds herself plagued by strange visions-fox spirits trail her on her evening commute, a terrifying jackalope stalks her nightmares, and the looming prophecy slinks ever closer. Spanning decades and continents, A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing is a dark, magical realist family saga that moves through the Japanese occupation of Manchuria, the Cultural Revolution, and the present day to explore the effects of intergenerational trauma, the legacy of colonialism and inescapability of fate in stunningly rendered folklore.
The Carousel of Time
'A first class mystery Bernard O Keeffe is on a roll to the big time.' - Daily Mail. 'Perfect comfort reading.' - The Times. 'An enthralling mix of mystery and murder.' - Mail on Sunday. 'Cosy yet cleverly menacing, this fifth DI Garibaldi novel delivers classic whodunnit pleasures with a nostalgic twist, proving once again that even the most genteel London enclaves can harbour lethal grudges and long-buried secrets.' - Lisa Howells, Heat Crime Monthly. What goes around comes around. Every summer four friends gather at Barnes Fair to ride the carousel in memory of Esther, the school friend they lost in a car crash they were all involved in as teenagers. This year, the morning after the fair, one of those friends, Shelley Gregory, is found murdered on that very carousel. DI Garibaldi has questions to ask. Who killed Shelley, and why there? Is her death linked to the tragedy the friends commemorate each year, or do the answers lie closer to home in the quiet Thameside village of Barnes, where Shelley was well known but not always well liked? As Garibaldi pieces together the events of that summer night, he uncovers dark undercurrents beneath Barnes s genteel surface and begins to see the truth: what goes around comes around when you ride the carousel of time.
Nowhere Burning
''Darkly compelling'' - JOANNE HARRIS''You won''t be able to stop reading'' - VIRGINIA FEITOA refuge for lost children may also be their prison...High in the mountains sits Nowhere, a verdant valley surrounded by walls of rock. People have lived at Nowhere for centuries, though never for long, and rarely happily. Its last owner was its most famous: movie star Leaf Winham, who built Nowhere House as his refuge, to hide from his fame... and to hide his crimes. Only when Nowhere House went up in flames were the graves discovered, the last resting places of five young men who would never go home.Years later, fourteen-year-old Riley pulls her brother Oliver from his bed in the middle of the night, drawn by the promise of Nowhere. It is rumoured that the valley is now a refuge for lost children that adults cannot enter, and Riley hopes to find a new family there. Beyond the barred gates, Marc has come to make a documentary about the Nowhere Children and the legacy of Leaf Winham. But the children are fierce in defending their valley and their secrets. There is darkness in the ruins of Nowhere House, something which asks a terrible price for sanctuary...
Fey Fell Fo Fum (Signed Edition)
'We give it various names. Fey magic. Fell magic ...' 1947. A police manhunt is underway in the Marlborough Downs above Swindon. Their target is no ordinary suspect. When the soldiers came home, they brought something unexpected back with them - a spark of power in their fingertips - and the fearful public uses the language of fairy tales to describe it. Now a body has been found, partially transformed. He has been murdered by magic. Eleanor Elliot shares her firsthand account of events at her farm and the race to reveal the origins of this new era of enchantment. With footnotes by magical literature expert Helen E. Sutton Magic merges with mystery in an enchanting 1940s crime novel of transformation and illusion in the downlands of Wiltshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire - from the author of Bert's Books 2025 bestselling read SWINDON MOUNTAIN **Praise for Harriet Hitchen**'Unique and captivating''Definitely left its mark on me ... 5 stars''Fascinating''Absorbing'About the author: Harriet Hitchen is a former archaeological illustrator and writer. She has a degree in Fine Art, particularly focusing on figure painting. She loves to unpick the emotional stories behind the facts of great artworks and heritage locations, trips to London and exploring rambling country houses. Her first novel nude reimagines the secret life of a female Pre-Raphaelite artist. Swindon Mountain combines her passion for archaeology with Science Fiction. Fey Fell Fo Fum is her third novel. She lives near Cheltenham with her husband.
Be a Good Man, Not a Nice Guy
Being “nice” is not the same as being good—and it’s costing men their confidence, relationships, and purpose. In Be a Good Man, Not a Nice Guy, author, speaker, and modern masculinity advocate Kelvin Davis challenges the outdated idea that men have to be passive, agreeable, and approval-seeking to be accepted—especially in love and life. This book is a wake-up call for men who are tired of being overlooked, misunderstood, or emotionally disconnected because they’ve been told to play it safe. Through honest storytelling, cultural insight, and actionable tools, Davis guides readers through the transformation from a “nice guy” who performs to be liked…into a good man who leads with truth, character, and emotional strength. This is not a book about being macho or dominant—it’s about being real, grounded, and responsible. Whether you’re navigating relationships, fatherhood, or personal growth, this book helps you reconnect with your core values and redefine what it means to be a man in today’s world. ?Who It’s For:Men who feel stuck in relationships where they can’t be fully themselvesReaders seeking emotional maturity and purpose-driven masculinityWomen wanting to understand the inner world of the “nice guy”Coaches, therapists, and educators guiding men through personal growt? ou’ll Learn:Why being “nice” is often a mask for fear and insecurityHow to set boundaries without guiltWhat healthy masculinity actually looks likeHow to stop people-pleasing and start self-leadingThe habits of emotionally intelligent, grounded men
A Concise History of New Zealand Aotearoa
New Zealand was the last major landmass, other than Antarctica, to be settled by humans. In A Concise History of New Zealand Aotearoa, Philippa Mein Smith beautifully narrates the story of this rugged and dynamic land, from its origins in Gondwana, between 60 and 100 million years ago, its late settlement by Polynesian voyagers, and its colonisation by Europeans (and the exchanges that made these peoples Maori and Pakeha) to the dramatic struggles over land and efforts to manage global forces into the twenty-first century. The third edition continues to unravel key moments in distant and recent history – the signing and continuation of the Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti o Waitangi), the Gallipoli landings, the sinking of the Rainbow Warrior, and earthquakes – showing their roles in nation-building myths and connecting them with the less dramatic forces, economic and social, that have shaped contemporary New Zealand.
Buck Danny Classics Vol. 10: The Hunt for Molotok-41
1958. Buck Danny continues the covert operation intended to rescue American nuclear scientists kidnapped by the USSR in 1951. Unfortunately, nothing goes as planned, and Buck and friends find themselves struggling to escape the clutches of deadly SMERSH operatives - the Red Army's counter-intelligence arm ... From Russia to Iran and Turkey, from desperate dogfights in the air to commando operations on the ground, courage and consummate skill will be the key words of this conclusion to a two-part story.
Numberblocks and Alphablocks Red Level Workbook Set (6 Books)
Let's learn with the Numberblocks and Alphablocks!Based on the popular CBeebies shows, these early learning workbooks provide a fun and simple step into maths and reading. Filled with engaging activities, the books will help children learn to recognise numbers, begin counting in order, understand value, complete simple addition and subtraction challenges and develop key maths skills – all with the help of their Numberblock friends! The will also help children learn to recognise letters and their sounds, blend sounds together to read simple words and recognise and use capital letters – all with the help of their Alphablock friends!
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