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Beletria 
Odborná a populárno-náučná literatúra 
Pre deti a mládež 
Cudzojazyčná literatúra 
Učebnice, slovníky 
Umenie 
Hobby, voľný čas 
Biografie - Životopisy 
Geografia, mapy, sprievodcovia 
Kuchárske knihy 
Zdravie, životný štýl 
Ezoterika 
Poézia 
Partnerstvo a rodičovstvo 
Časopisy
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Overlapping Circles
Bristol, 1990. The underground acid house scene is hitting the headlines. Architect Anna Weatherby is grieving for her fiancé, who died after taking ecstasy at a rave. While cycling to see her bereavement counsellor, she is injured in a road accident. Billy, her rescuer that fateful day, could just be the perfect new boyfriend. However, as she is drawn into his life, she realises he is hiding something from her. On a weekend away, hidden secrets emerge which connect them in ways they couldn’t have imagined. And they both find themselves fighting to keep their lives from spiralling out of control.
Heap Earth Upon It
January 1965. The orphaned O'Leary siblings - Tom, Jack, Anna and Peggy - arrive in the village of Ballycrea, tight-lipped about their troubled past and desperate for a fresh start. After being met with suspicion from most of the locals, the family are thrilled when they're taken under the wing of their well-respected neighbours, Bill and Betty Nevan, who offer them work, companionship and an opportunity to fit in. But for one of the O'Learys, this new friendship sparks an intense attachment that makes the dynamic dangerous for all. It's difficult to bury secrets, but almost impossible to bury feelings... Crackling with suspense and intensity from start to finish, Heap Earth Upon It revisits the rural Ireland of Howarth's critically acclaimed debut, delving into claustrophobic relationships and tangled identities, and leaving you wondering who to trust until the very last page.
Paper Girls Backpack Edition Vol. 2
Winner of 5 Eisner Awards • American Library Association Great Graphic Novels for Teens • The inspiration for the Amazon Prime series From Brian K. Vaughan, New York Times bestselling writer of Saga, and Cliff Chiang, legendary artist of Catwoman: Lonely City, comes the time-travel adventure like any other, now collected in a smaller, wallet-friendly edition!Newspaper deliverers Erin, Mac and Tiffany finally reunite with their long-lost friend KJ in an unexpected new era, where the girls must uncover the secret origins of time travel... or risk never returning home to 1988. Collecting the third and fourth volumes (issues #11-20) of PAPER GIRLS, this new digest-sized collection is the perfect way to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Image Comics' beloved series about nostalgia, first jobs, and the last days of childhood.
Tell Me with Kisses
From New York Times bestselling author and Wattpad sensation Mercedes Ron comes the English translation of the third book in the Tell Me series-a riveting young adult novel full of forbidden love and angsty teen romance.
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Kamila Hamilton must decide between the two Di Bianco brothers: Thiago or Taylor…Taylor or Thiago. Choosing one means giving up the other, but how can she leave a part of herself behind?
Thiago makes her feel like she holds the sky in her hands.
Taylor knows he will never let go of Kami's hand.
But just when Kami believes that her heart has finally decided, the real nightmare is about to begin.
Can Taylor and Thiago face it with her? Can Kami prevent love from destroying everything? What will happen when life decides their fates for them once again?
Filled with angst, danger, and electric attraction, Tell Me with Kisses is perfect for readers looking for:
Contemporary teen romance books
Unputdownable & binge-worthy novels
TikTok books
Authors like Colleen Hoover
Forbidden romance
Tropes
Forbidden Love
Love Triangle
Teen Angst
Young Adult Romance
Divná místa
Povídkový soubor Divná místa přináší šest příběhů lidí, kteří se ocitli v divném čase na divném místě.
Divným časem tu ovšem není půlnoc po Štědrém večeru nebo letní slunovrat, ale kritický čas jejich životů: krize středního věku, náhle surově zvědomělé stárnutí, domnělý profesní vrchol či naopak dlouho nepřiznávaný tvůrčí pád.
Tito lidé se v kritické životní etapě ocitají na místech se zvláštní minulostí, která se právě jim ohlásí s překvapivou intenzitou. Co zjistí historik Marek ze sto let starých novinových zpráv? Kam se ztratila Polednice, která jako stín chodívala od domu k domu, aby v hodině dvanácté brala za kliku? Ztratila se vůbec? A je podivné mlčení průvodců na zámku v Chudenicích jen povinnou hrou pro návštěvníky, kteří v ceně vstupenky automaticky očekávají obligátní porci příjemně dráždivého vzrušení?
The Atlantic Republic of Letters
Places Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia in the context of a broader Atlantic intellectual world and investigates the entanglement among books, knowledge, and colonialismThe Atlantic Republic of Letters offers an alternative intellectual history of early America. Focusing on Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia, the book frames Euro-American colonialism as an intellectual enterprise, which was established not only through military and economic means but also through books, ideas, and cultural institutions. Through research in dozens of archives and rare book libraries, Diego Pirillo brings together two interconnected histories. First, he recovers the place of British America in the cosmopolitan world of the Republic of Letters, studying the communication system that facilitated the transatlantic circulation of knowledge. Second, he shows that knowledge was weaponized in the effort to survey and control North America. While fashioning themselves as independent and cosmopolitan scholars, Franklin and his associates, including James and Martha Logan, Isaac Norris II, Pierre Eugene Du Simitiere, and Jane Colden, among others, were in fact deeply tied to political power and tailored their ideas to the needs of their patrons. They served as agents of empire and helped to devise and put into practice the colonial project. Not only were books, libraries, and cultural institutions funded by the wealth created by the slave trade and the expropriation of Indigenous land, but, as Pirillo argues, the very taxonomies and classification systems that Euro-American scholars devised directly shaped the colonial enterprise. In this respect, The Atlantic Republic of Letters illuminates the relationship among books, intellectuals, and colonial governance, and explores the ways in which knowledge circulated and shaped conquest.
The Art and Science of Ernst Haeckel
Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) was a German-born biologist, naturalist, evolutionist, artist, philosopher, and doctor who spent his life researching flora and fauna from the highest mountaintops to the deepest ocean. A vociferous supporter and developer of Darwin's theories of evolution, he denounced religious dogma, authored philosophical treatises, gained a doctorate in zoology, and coined scientific terms which have passed into common usage, including ecology, phylum, and stem cell.
At the heart of Haeckel's colossal legacy was the motivation not only to discover but also to explain. To do this, he created hundreds of detailed drawings, watercolors, and sketches of his findings which he published in successive volumes, including several marine organism collections and the majestic Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature), which could serve as the cornerstone of Haeckel's entire life project. Like a meticulous visual encyclopedia of living things, Haeckel's work was as remarkable for its graphic precision and meticulous shading as for its understanding of organic evolution. From bats to the box jellyfish, lizards to lichen, and spider legs to sea anemones, Haeckel emphasized the essential symmetries and order of nature, and found biological beauty in even the most unlikely of creatures.
In this book, we celebrate the scientific, artistic, and environmental importance of Haeckel's work, with a collection of 450 of his finest prints from several of his most important tomes, including Die Radiolarien, Monographie der Medusen, Die Kalkschwämme, and Kunstformen der Natur. At a time when biodiversity is increasingly threatened by human activities, the book is at once a visual masterwork, an underwater exploration, and a vivid reminder of the precious variety of life.
Best Behavior® Bilingual 6-Book Box Set (Hands Are Not for Hitting, Feet Are Not for Kicking, Voices Are Not for Yelling, Waiting Is Not Forever, Words Are Not for Hurting, and Noses Are Not for Picking)
Nurture Positive Behaviors with the Best Behavior® Bilingual SeriesThe toddler years are full of growth, smiles, and sweetness – but also hitting, kicking, tantrums, yelling, and nose-picking. This six-book bilingual board book set is thoughtfully crafted for children aged 1–4, helping them navigate their actions and emotions with simple words in English and Spanish, lively full-color illustrations, and positive messages. Perfect for parents, grandparents, caregivers, and educators, every book includes helpful tips and ideas in the back to make learning about good behavior fun and engaging in both languages. Books included in the bilingual boxed set:Hands Are Not for Hitting / Las manos no son para pegar: It's never too early to learn about the many good things hands can do. With simple bilingual text and charming illustrations, children are invited to use their hands for fun and caring actions—and to understand that hitting is never okay. Feet Are Not for Kicking / Los pies no son para patear: Help your little ones understand that feet are meant for fun activities like walking, running, and kicking balls or leaves—not people. Presented in English and Spanish, this book helps children learn to use their feet for fun, not to hurt others. Noses Are Not for Picking / La nariz no es para hurgar: A gentle, humorous bilingual guide to help toddlers break the nose-picking habit and develop healthier hygiene practices. Kids learn the importance of using tissues and washing hands in a fun and memorable way. Voices Are Not for Yelling / La voz no es para gritar: Toddlers are still learning to express their feelings. This bilingual edition teaches why it's better to use an "indoor voice" and how to calm down and ask for help so they can get what they need. Waiting Is Not Forever / La espera no dura para siempre: Toddlers can learn patience with simple bilingual strategies to make waiting easier. This book offers creative ideas to keep little ones engaged while they wait, promoting self-control and delayed gratification. Words Are Not for Hurting / Las palabras no son para lastimar: Children are known for speaking their minds. With bilingual guidance, this book helps them choose kind words and say two very important words—“I’m sorry”—when hurtful words slip out. The Best Behavior® Bilingual Series is an invaluable addition to any child’s library, helping to foster a lifetime of positive behavior, emotional growth, and early bilingual learning.
Dal és tenger hercege
Vellónia hercegét, Ericet egész életében kegyetlen átok sújtotta: ha bárki olyat csókolna meg, aki nem az igaz szerelme, a herceg meghal. Miközben a szomszédos királyság a legapróbb ürügyet is megragadná, hogy lerohanhassa a birodalmat, és kísértetkalózok rémtörténetei keringenek a tengereken, Eric kétségbeesetten kutatja, hogyan törheti meg az átkot és mentheti meg a népét. A megoldás végül egy levél formájában érkezik, amit rég elvesztett édesanyja hagyott hátra neki. A sorokból kiderül: Ericnek vagy meg kell találnia az igaz szerelmét, azt a lányt, akinek a lelke tiszta, a hangja pedig a tenger dallamával vetekszik, vagy el kell pusztítania a boszorkányt, aki egykoron megátkozta. Így hát a herceg útnak indul, hogy felkutassa Szerénia szigetét, a tengeri boszorkány legendabéli otthonát. De amikor egy hajótörött, lángvörös hajú lány sodródik az életébe, akinek mosolyától elcsendesül mind a hét tenger, Eric rájön, hogy az igaz szerelem talán mégsem olyan elérhetetlen, mint korábban hitte. 12+
How to Travel
A transporting anthology of ancient Greek and Roman travel writings that capture the thrill of exploration and discovery—from Europe to the Holy Land and Egypt to IndiaAt long last, a travel guide to the ancient world for the modern tourist—written by the ancients themselves. How to Travel gathers classic texts from Greek and Roman writers to explore what today’s readers can learn from ancient encounters with unfamiliar peoples, places, and customs. The Greek historian Herodotus (ca. 484–425 BCE) is one of the most famous travelers of antiquity. His Histories, which chronicle his and others’ encounters with foreign peoples and places, have fascinated readers for millennia, and have much to teach about the secrets of good travel. In How to Travel, Herodotus and Tacitus take us on tours of Central Asia, Egypt, and Germania, while pilgrims like Pausanias and the Christian nun Egeria guide us through Greece and the Holy Land. Readers are whisked away to India to experience the ways of forest-dwelling sages and to the far reaches of Africa. And as if Earth weren’t enough, the satirist Lucian takes us to the Moon. But this whirlwind tour of antiquity is more than a pleasure cruise. Seneca cautions travelers that, go as far as we may, we can never escape ourselves. Gratitude, Egeria says, is the traveler’s proper response for the privilege. And Homer reminds us that, ultimately, there’s no place like home. Featuring vivid new translations, an inviting introduction, and the original Greek and Latin texts on facing pages, How to Travel captures the thrill of exploration and discovery—and how new experiences, fresh vistas, and foreign cultures can change the traveler.
Sisters of the Lizard
''AWESOME. MASTERFULLY EXECUTED. FREQUENTLY HILARIOUS'' Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld on The Bone RaidersFollowing The Bone Raiders comes the next thrilling new novel set in the world of the Rakada: an edge-of-your-seat, action-packed epic fantasy series, where a wild band known as the Bone Raiders harness the power of gigantic, fire-breathing lizards to defend their homeland.All Sayana wanted was to enjoy her life in the rolling grasslands of the Tapestry. After she and her fellow Rakada managed to ride humongous fire-breathing lizards to face down the Great Khan''s army, they should have been able to kick back a little for once. Not too much to ask, right? Instead, the Tapestry is in turmoil - invading armies threaten, the other raider clans are at war, and inside his fortress city of Karkorum, the Khan broods and plots. What''s more, the Rakada''s giant lizards are getting sick, and they have no idea how to cure them. If they die, there''s no telling what might happen to the Tapestry. But then the Rakada receive a vision - apparently from the gods. A deep emerald pool surrounded by bone-white sands - one that may be able to heal their lizards. With no other option, the raiders set out on an epic quest across the mountains and into the desert. But the danger that awaits them will be one greater than they''ve ever faced before. These guys really can''t catch a break.Praise for the Rakada novels:''A ton of fun. The premise is awesome, the found-family dynamic is masterfully executed, the dialogue is wicked-sharp and frequently hilarious'' Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the Wyld''Ford begins this new series with quirky characters, loads of great action sequences, and his trademark brand of humour'' Booklist''The Bone Raiders is a relentlessly cheeky, ofttimes unserious, and undisputedly rip-roaring bit of fantasy that can only be written by Jackson Ford. Badass female protagonists, found family, and giant lizards - what more do you need? Add this one to your TBR. I fully guarantee you''ll be entertained'' FanFiAddict
I'm Running for Crown Princess, but All I Want is a Steady Paycheck! (Manga) Vol. 3
Therese, an impoverished marquis’ daughter, strives to become a lady-in-waiting amidst the escalating feud between the prince’s consort candidates. One day, she receives a rose from the prince that slowly blooms into a deep red color! Yet it seems the other candidates have also received the same roses, pushing Therese to suspect a special meaning behind the changing color. But before Therese can investigate further, she goes missing during a tea party with Marietta! Who will be selected as the consort? And what’s happened to Therese? Faced with such a crisis, what will her escort knight, Jade, and the prince do?
The End of Empires and a World Remade
A capacious history of decolonization from the decline of empires to the era of globalizationEmpires, until recently, were everywhere. They shaped borders, stirred conflicts, and set the terms of international politics. With the collapse of empire came a fundamental reorganization of our world. Decolonization unfolded across territories as well as within them. Its struggles became internationalized and transnational, as much global campaigns of moral disarmament against colonial injustice as local contests of arms. In this expansive history, Martin Thomas tells the story of decolonization and its intrinsic link to globalization. He traces the connections between these two transformative processes: the end of formal empire and the acceleration of global integration, market reorganization, cultural exchange, and migration. The End of Empires and a World Remade shows how profoundly decolonization shaped the process of globalization in the wake of empire collapse. In the second half of the twentieth century, decolonization catalyzed new international coalitions; it triggered partitions and wars; and it reshaped North-South dynamics. Globalization promised the decolonized greater access to essential resources, to wider networks of influence, and to worldwide audiences, but its neoliberal variant has reinforced economic inequalities and imperial forms of political and cultural influences. In surveying these two codependent histories across the world, from Latin America to Asia, Thomas explains why the deck was so heavily stacked against newly independent nations. Decolonization stands alongside the great world wars as the most transformative event of twentieth-century history. In The End of Empires and a World Remade, Thomas offers a masterful analysis of the greatest process of state-making (and empire-unmaking) in modern history.
Pursuits of Settler Belonging in Contemporary Australian Memoirs
The book focuses on various ways of articulating settler belonging in Australian memoir since the turn of the 21st century. After Australia witnessed a reinvigorated public interest in the revisionist history of European settlement and colonial violence, resulting in the dispossession of Indigenous people and damaged settler–Indigenous relations, Australian settler majority has experienced an unsettlement of their sense of belonging, or the so-called “setter anxiety.” The book analyzes how settler (un)belonging is narrativized in popular memoirs written by Australian public intellectuals, such as historians, artists, writers, and commentators, in the period after 2000. These memoirs of settler belonging share one aspect: they all ask and seek answers to the implicit question, how to belong as a White settler who bears witness to the legacy of violent colonization vis-a-vis continuing Indigenous dispossession? How to justify the settler presence in and love of the land that was stolen from First Australians? The individual chapters examine historians’ memoirs, White women’s travel narratives, experimental place-writing, and eco- and landscape memoirs, tracing a gradual shift in literary representations of settler anxiety and detecting new perspectives on what can be called ethical settler belonging.
Dialogues of Confucius
The first complete English translation of the Dialogues, a rediscovered companion to the AnalectsLabeled a forgery and ignored for centuries, the Dialogues of Confucius was nevertheless preserved and passed down through the generations, purportedly a companion to the Analects. Recent archaeological finds and renewed analysis now suggest that the Dialogues can be accepted as authentic and that it accurately represents the thinking of Confucius on a wide array of topics. In this book, Brian Bruya and Wenwen Li offer the first complete translation of the text into English as well as a detailed introduction discussing Confucian philosophy, the history of the text, and the debates around its authenticity. This new translation shows that the Dialogues deserves a rightful place next to the Analects. In the Dialogues, as in the Analects, Confucius converses with his students and local potentates. The topics range from education to social norms to cosmology, and from cultivating individual virtues to instituting a meritocratic government.As Bruya and Li argue, the main value of the Dialogues lies in its many philosophical clarifications and elaborations. At its core, it offers a valuable resource for understanding Confucius, his interactions with his students, and his philosophy. Each chapter includes both the original Chinese text and the English translation. The introduction includes a philosophical lexicon, and a 600-entry glossary at the end of the book provides context from the time of Confucius, enabling readers to understand how Confucius viewed his place in the world.
Re-Living My Life with a Boyfriend Who Doesn't Remember Me (Manga) Vol. 6
Oriana, a seventeen-year-old magic student, suddenly dies alongside her boyfriend, Vincent. However, she returns from death in the body of her seven-year-old self with the memories of her past life intact - except for the knowledge of what killed her. She fantasizes for years about reuniting with her beloved, but when they finally meet, Vincent doesn’t remember her! Can she make Vincent fall in love with her again and avoid the death that started this mysterious time loop?
Small Steps
A collection of blessings, poetry, and micro essays to serve as a companion for readers as they navigate the journey of life by putting one foot in front of the other. From the co-author of The Beauty of Motherhood comes a powerful book of blessings meant to meet us in our daily lives, in all of the challenges and joys, struggles and triumphs. Encouraging words can be offered and received to get us through life's journey—whether that’s a personal or professional predicament, or the overwhelm of being connected twenty-four/seven. Sometimes we might need encouragement to endure a long commute, or to face the load of dishes in the sink. Or maybe we need words of wisdom when we feel like our faith is waning, or we are facing an existential crisis. We might also appreciate blessings when life is good and we want to express our gratitude and joy. In all of life’s circumstances, large and small, sacred and silly, blessings are meaningful words that meet real people in their messy day-to-day lives, and Kimberly Knowle-Zeller offers readers grit and grace to face the challenges and embrace the journey ahead.
True Crime
'Let's start, and end, with this: Patricia Cornwell's autobiography, True Crime, could be the best book she's ever written. And I've read them all!' JAMES PATTERSON'Patricia Cornwell's memoir is a personal page turner, filled with mysteries and tragedies like her fiction, but these characters are real' JAMIE LEE CURTISThe No.1 Sunday Times bestselling author Patricia Cornwell finally tells the story that rivals all of the works that precede it: her own. Patricia Cornwell is best known for her international bestselling thriller series about forensic pathologist Dr Kay Scarpetta. Every story comes from somewhere, and Scarpetta's began when Patricia Cornwell embedded herself in a morgue. In this achingly honest memoir, Cornwell excavates her own life, detailing her traumatic childhood being raised by neglectful parents, her father abandoning the young family on Christmas day, her mother being institutionalised twice, an abusive foster family, and developing a parental relationship with evangelist Billy Graham's wife Ruth. Cornwell depicts a harrowing hospitalisation and near-death car accident. She unflinchingly shares overcoming obstacles that later gave her the ambition to become an award-winning police reporter. From there it was research in a medical examiner's office that would turn into a full-time job. She would become a forensic expert and worldwide publishing phenomenon. Cornwell leaves no stone unturned in this deeply candid account of her life, offering inspiring insight into what made her into the international sensation she is today. 'A memoir with all the thrills and twists - not to mention a bit of blood and terror - of one of Cornwell's thrillers' VAL MCDERMID'Cornwell brings a deft hand and her well-honed storytelling skills to the circumstances of her own fascinating life' DAVID BALDACCI'The story behind the storyteller is captivating, thrilling, heartbreaking and truly inspiring' CHRIS WHITAKER'Unflinching, unfiltered, fearless. True Crime is a fascinating, insightful page-turner. I loved it' ANDREA MARA
Troubled Tributaries
Anglers knee-deep in Alberta's mountain streams after the First World War understood that there was something wrong. Coal mining, forestry, and irrigation were industrializing landscapes. Roads and railways brought unprecedented numbers of people to remote fishing grounds. Once home to abundant runs of cutthroat, mountain whitefish, and bull trout, the Bow, Highwood, and Oldman Rivers, and their many high mountain tributaries, were in crises. Up and down the Eastern Slopes, anglers rallied to defend their watersheds. The ensuing fish fights were not peaceful. Deep disagreement on tributary closures, open season dates, environmental protection, regulation and enforcement raged among fishers. But despite their disputed viewpoints, Alberta's anglers agreed to advocate fiercely for the conservation of their rivers and streams. Troubled Tributaries reveals for the first time the work—and the controversy—of fisheries conservation in the Eastern Slopes of Alberta's Rocky Mountains from 1900 to 1930. It is a story of passion and commitment, of the struggle to balance nature's use and preservation, and of people coming together even when divergent viewpoints threatened to break them apart. This is the story of the first round in the great fight to save Alberta's western trout kingdoms.
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