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Bridgerton: An Offer From A Gentleman (Bridgertons Book 3)
Now available in a stunning Deluxe Collector's Edition, An Offer from a Gentleman, the third novel in No.1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn's beloved Bridgerton series, featuring beautiful endpapers, a ribbon marker, gorgeous sprayed edges and a decorated spine. Collect all 8 in the series to unveil the beautiful imagery when shelved together!Watch BRIDGERTON, created by Shondaland for Netflix. BENEDICT & SOPHIE'S STORYSophie Beckett never dreamed she'd be able to sneak into Lady Bridgerton's famed masquerade ball - or that she would be spinning in the arms of her 'Prince Charming', the debonair and devastatingly handsome Benedict Bridgerton. But when the clock strikes midnight, Sophie's enchanting evening ends. Since that night, Benedict has been able to think of nothing but the bewitching young woman, and he's sworn to find and wed his mystery miss. Yet will another woman unexpectedly steal his heart - and his chance for a fairytale love?
Ship in the Sky
In the chaos of disaster, finding other people may bring salvation or a new set of dangers where menace, death, friendship, and love are found in the surprising fissures of a drowning world.
18-year-old Jack wakes from a blackout to find an apocalyptic landscape, the earth split open and a violent flood engulfing the farming valley where he lives. Orphaned and homeless, Jack begins searching for signs of life. But someone, or something, is stalking him. Through flooded farmlands and mountain terrain, survival rests on a razor-thin edge, the loss or discovery of food and tools the difference between life and death. Jack struggles through a transformed world and into a new life, haunted by the demons and scars of the old.
Set in the near future, Ship in the Sky is a coming-of-age literary work of fiction. Cormac McCarthy''s The Road for young adults.
Grizzled
From fireflies and hummingbirds to alligators and sharks, this collection of 50 brief essays combines witty prose and vivid illustrations to reveal the secret lives and oddball behaviours of North American creatures both familiar and little known. In Grizzled, science journalist Jason Bittel taps into current research about the behaviour of key North American mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates, from insects to urchins. Along the way, he answers questions you didn’t know to ask, such as:How do monarch butterflies emerge from sentient go? hy did beavers have to parachute into their newest habitat? hat’s inside a yellowjacket meatbal? ow many jellyfish can a sea turtle ea? an deer really grow antlers on their leg? rizzled offers a surprising, endearing, and altogether eye-opening tour of the animal kingdom—one you won’t soon forget.
Mezi kýčem a akademií
Chromolitografie byla v době své slávy v druhé polovině 19. století exkluzivní a náročnou technikou vícebarevného soutisku, využívajícího principu sčítání barev a optického efektu tiskového bodu. Její role se však v průběhu vývoje proměňovala od reprodukční techniky s ambicemi takřka imitovat malířská díla, přes využití jako svébytného média na poli reklamy až po ryze služebnou funkci v exaktní vědecké ilustraci nebo v podobě často esteticky pokleslých užitkových merkantilních tisků, které chromolitografii přinesly pejorativně vnímané označení barvotisk. Právě tento aspekt v umělecko-historických disciplínách na dlouhou dobu neprávem deklasoval výjimečná díla, zejména reklamní plakáty, ale i diplomy, či kalendáře, která touto náročnou technikou vznikla.
editor: Lucie Vlčková texty: Mikoláš Axmann, Anežka Bartošíková, Kateřina Holečková, Lucie Skřivánková, Petr Šámal, Petra Štembera, Lucie Vlčková, Filip Wittlich odborní recenzenti: prof. ak. mal. Mikoláš Axmann, prof. PhDr. Roman Prahl, CSc. překlad resumé: Vladimíra Šefranka Žáková fotografie: Ondřej Kocourek, Petr Šolar redakce textů, jmenný rejstřík: Eva Hrubá grafická úprava: Vladimír Vimr
Štěstí na talíři, 2. vydání
Poznejte život, jak jste ho ještě neochutnala. Protože jídlo v této kuchařce není hřích. Najíst se je normální. A nejen to. Každá lžíce by měla být zážitkem a radostí. Hlavně žádný špatný pocit nebo černé svědomí! Hubnutí se nerovná hladovění. Právě naopak. Čekají vás talíře plné barevného, chutného a zdravého jídla, které se na vás směje. Budete štíhlá, a přitom bez stresu a v pohodě. A navíc si pochutnáte! Vaše návštěvy vás budou prosit o recepty. Známá nutriční koučka Lada Nosková vyladila jídla, která tělu i duši dělají dobře, takže vás i vaši rodinu čeká… nový, lepší život!
Elphie
Once upon a time in the land of Oz, a green little girl was born...
ELPHIE: A WICKED CHILDHOOD is the captivating coming-of-age story of the most iconic witch ever to grace our screens and bookshelves.
Young Elphaba is destined to be a witch, she bears the markings from childhood. But what happened before her powers took hold?
Elphie is a girl like any other and no other. Nothing like her parents - one beautiful, the other pious - nor her saintly sister, Nessarose. Her skin is green, her mind is cunning. One day she will command this strange and wonderful world. For now, her journey is just beginning.
The road ahead is full of lessons and heartbreak, the first bruising attempts at friendship - and tantalising whispers of magic.
It will lead Elphie to the doors of Shiz University, and to the girl who will change her life forever...
Across the Vanishing Sky
Get ready for your next reading obsession, the spicy small-town romance filled with mystery and suspense from the New York Times bestselling author, perfect for fans of Elsie Silver and Colleen Hoover.
Braedyn Winslow never expected to return to Starlight Grove?the town that took everything from her. Not after her best friend, the one who’d sacrificed so much for her, vanished without a trace. But with a young son to raise and a past that won’t stay buried, Brae is back…and determined to uncover the truth.
She just didn’t count on the brooding, reclusive mountain man living next door.
Dex Archer is the stuff of local legend? silent, rugged, and surrounded by whispers of his and his brothers’ violent father. But Brae sees through the scowl and his parentage to the man beneath: fiercely loyal, unexpectedly kind…and just dangerous enough to protect her when someone starts warning her off her search.
The closer she gets to the truth, the harder it is to stay away from Dex. And as things get more perilous, Brae realizes the only person she can rely on is the one man who swore never to trust again.
Only someone isn’t happy that Brae has been digging, and they’ll do anything to stop her. But Dex? He’ll do anything to save her, even slip back into the dark.
Lady Tremaine
Everyone said she was wicked.
Now Cinderella's stepmother tells her own story...
After the death of her second husband, Lady Etheldreda Verity Isolde Tremaine Bramley is solely responsible for her two daughters, Rosamund and Mathilde, her simpering stepdaughter Elin, a razor-taloned peregrine falcon, and a crumbling manor buried in the woods.
When a royal ball offers the chance to change their fortunes, Ethel risks her pride in pursuit of an invitation for all three of girls - only for her hopes to be fulfilled by the wrong one: Elin.
Yet as her stepdaughter's engagement to the future king unfolds, Ethel discovers a sordid secret hidden in the depths of the royal family, forcing her to choose between the security she craves and the feckless stepdaughter who has rebuffed her at every turn...
Bridgerton meets Circe in this breathtaking reimagining of one of the world's most iconic fairytales, Cinderella.
Buried Lies
A murdered judge. A broken system. And one lawyer who risks everything to expose the truth. When Dean Lincoln takes on the high-profile appeal of a man accused of killing a respected South Carolina judge, he knows the case is stacked against him. But as Lincoln digs deeper, he uncovers more than procedural missteps—he finds a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power. With dangerous men closing ranks and witnesses going silent, Lincoln must risk everything to unravel a web of corruption before it buries him next. Because in a town where justice is just another commodity, exposing the truth might be the deadliest move of all.
A Fluffle of Bunnies
Join the animals and follow the clues in this rollicking, rhyming, nature-inspired whodunit story full of fun collective nouns!A scurry of squirrels has a mystery to solve—a gray rabbit has disappeared! Picture book readers will delight in the cast of woodland animals (with their collective nouns) and the joys of spring, when the rabbit herself reveals a fluffle of baby bunnies!Praise for Tap the Magic Tree:"Although simple in presentation with ample white space, the artwork provides a glorious rendition of the four seasons of a tree. " –BooklistPraise for The Hidden Rainbow:"This book is sweeter than honey." –Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Praise for Bird Watch:"A peaceful look at nature for little ones." –School Library JournalPraise for Touch the Brightest Star:"This exploration of the world at night should be inviting to even the youngest children . . ." –The Horn Book
The Invincible Brain
Mental decline is one of our biggest fears, but Dr Fotuhi provides a necessary dose of reassurance and empowerment in this wonderful new book.' - Dr Sanjay Gupta, neurosurgeon, chief medical correspondent for CNN and bestselling author of Keep Sharp'This step-by-step guide by a world-leading neuroscientist can quell your anxiety, help you focus, ward off dementia... and help you live again' - Daily MailIn just 12 weeks, you can prevent and reverse cognitive decline, boost memory and enhance mental sharpness at any age. Dr Majid Fotuhi, PhD, world-renowned neurologist and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins, is leading the charge in revolutionising how we understand human intelligence, brain health and age-related cognitive decline. In this pioneering book, he reveals the true wonder of how the brain works and its infinite potential for growth and change. Supported by over thirty-five years of original research, The Invincible Brain demonstrates how targeted lifestyle changes can prevent, treat and even reverse mild cognitive impairment, early Alzheimer's disease, dementia, ADHD and concussion symptoms. Dr Fotuhi's twelve-week programme is backed by extraordinary clinical results, published in peer-reviewed scientific journals, showing that more than 80% of patients achieve exceptional improvements in memory, focus and other cognitive functions. In elderly patients with mild cognitive impairment, MRIs show a 3% increase in the volume of the hippocampus, the key brain region for learning and memory. This actionable guide provides a step-by-step formula for unlocking your brain's hidden potential, building resilience and maximizing mental acuity at any age. In this book, you'll discover:* The Five Pillars of Brain Health: The most essential strategies to optimize fitness, sleep, nutrition, mindset and brain training for lifelong cognitive vitality. * A New Understanding of Alzheimer's: The truth about dementia and Alzheimer's, including the latest in testing and treatment. * Customizable Brain Exercises: Fun, scalable techniques to enhance memory, problem-solving and focus. * A Brain-Boosting Diet Plan: A nutrient-rich plan linked to fewer Alzheimer's plaques and tangles - keeping your brain up to eighteen years younger. * Stress Management Tools: DIY biofeedback and mindfulness practices that can boost heart rate variability; a key marker for a calmer and more resilient brain. * Sleep Optimisation Techniques: Proven methods to boost deep sleep for overnight brain detoxification and renewal. The Invincible Brain delivers everything you need to empower your brain to thrive - in as little as 12 weeks. Your smarter, sharper future begins now.
The Cut Line
In the dog days of an Estonian summer, Liine flees to the countryside to put a conclusive end to her toxic 14-year relationship. She undergoes every stage of separation in a lone farmstead amid forests. A lot of physical labour and gardening help her withstand her ex-partner's threats, the incredulity of friends and family, and her own anguish. Dread is pervasive in this novel. Set in the near future, it is filled with vivid depictions of the threat of climate change. No less menacing is the presence of an expanding NATO base close to the cottage at the Russian border. The world's largest military alliance is practicing for an attack. Explosions and shots ring in the distance while Liine tries to recover from fourteen years of violence. Yet she simply follows the rhythm of nature as summer unfolds. While her environment changes around her, Liine-always in the garden chopping wood, weeding, sowing-undergoes profound transformations, too. The Cut Line is a story of fear, self-blame, grief, numbness, and anger ultimately giving way to hope and healing, joy and lightness.
Female Heroes of Greek Mythology
Discover extraordinary women from Greek mythology—51 stories for kids ages 8 to 12Dive into this dazzling, mythological story collection that celebrates 51 of the bold, brave, talented, and fearless female heroes of Greek mythology! Inside, you'll meet goddesses, warriors, princesses, and beyond who used their power and skills to win battles, protect their homes, and rule the realm. Written especially for kids, these stories are exciting, inspiring, and fun, getting them interested in folklore, excited to read, and giving them amazing women to root for!Incredible myths and stories—Enter the world of Greek myth icons like Persephone, the goddess of the spring, Aphrodite, the goddess of love, Medusa, the gorgon with snakes for hair, and so many more!Fun facts with each figure—Each story includes the symbols associated with each figure, like foods or animals, and an extra fun fact about Greek mythology!Gorgeous illustrations and portraits—Bring these heroes to life with beautiful, full-color, illustrated artwork of each woman. Female Heroes of Greek Mythology goes beyond the popular Greek myths to highlight a wide variety of amazing and powerful women!Who will your new hero be?
I Can Say Bye-Bye!
Become your child's best teacher with this fun flap book created by an early speech expert! Includes eight full-page flaps and a mirror!Help your little one say their first words with confidence—starting with “bye-bye!”Created by a speech-language pathologist, I Can Say Bye-Bye is an interactive board book designed to turn everyday moments into powerful opportunities for early language development. Through playful repetition, engaging visuals, and hands-on features, babies and toddlers learn to wave, connect, and communicate. With sturdy lift-the-flaps, real-life photos, and a built-in mirror, this book encourages imitation, social interaction, and speech practice all while having fun. Why parents and caregivers love this book:Expert-designed for early speech development by a certified speech-language pathologistInteractive full-page flaps reveal familiar scenes that prompt kids to say “hi” and “bye-bye”Repetition, rhythm, and rhyme help reinforce first words and keep little ones engagedReal-life photos model mouth movements and support social-emotional learningBuilt-in mirror invites babies to practice waving and speaking along with youPerfect for babies and toddlers ages 0–3, this charming board book supports early communication skills while strengthening the bond between you and your child. Make learning to talk a joyful, everyday experience—one “bye-bye” at a time!
Miriam and Her Dancing Shoes
"Uplifting...about finding reasons to celebrate the successes of life, even when times are tough."—School Library Journal"A joyfully imaginative take on a key biblical tale." —Kirkus ReviewsAn AJL Holiday Highlights book!This interpretation of the familiar biblical story of the Exodus shifts the focus to Moses’ older sister Miriam, whose bravery and celebratory dance provided hope for her people during a dark and dangerous journey, and shows how emotional needs can be as important as physical ones. The Israelites are fleeing slavery in Egypt. There is no time to pack, but Miriam brings her timbrel and her dancing shoes. Her brother Moses is frustrated, “We’re running for our lives, not planning a party!” But when they need to cross the Red Sea, it is Miriam who keeps their spirits up, leading her people in a dance towards freedom.
Power and Possession in the Russian Revolution
A history that reframes the Bolsheviks’ unprecedented attempts to abolish private property after the revolutions of 1917 The revolutions of 1917 swept away not only Russia’s governing authority but also the property order on which it stood. The upheaval sparked waves of dispossession that rapidly moved beyond the seizure of factories and farms from industrialists and landowners, envisioned by Bolshevik revolutionaries, to penetrate the bedrock of social life: the spaces where people lived. In Power and Possession in the Russian Revolution, Anne O’Donnell reimagines the Bolsheviks’ unprecedented effort to eradicate private property and to create a new political economy—socialism—to replace it. O’Donnell’s account captures the story of property in reverse, showing how the bonds connecting people to their things were broken and how new ways of knowing things, valuing them, and possessing them coalesced amid the political ferment and economic disarray of the Revolution. O’Donnell reminds us that Russia’s postrevolutionary confiscation of property, like many other episodes of mass dispossession in the twentieth century, largely escaped traditional forms of record keeping. She repairs this omission, drawing on sources that chronicle the lived experience of upheaval—popular petitions, apartment inspections, internal audits of revolutionary institutions, and records of the political police—to reconstruct an archive of dispossession. The result is an unusually intimate history of the Bolsheviks’ attempts to conquer people and things. The Bolsheviks’ reimagining of property not only changed peoples’ lives and destinies, it formed the foundation of a new type of state—one that eschewed the defense of private property rights in favor of an enduring but enigmatic new domain: socialist state property.
What Would You Do Alone in a Cage with Nothing but Cocaine?
A revolutionary new paradigm for understanding addictionWhy do people with addiction use drugs self-destructively? Why don’t they quit out of self-concern? Why does the rat in the experiment, alone in a cage, press the lever again and again for cocaine—to the point of death? In this pathbreaking book, Hanna Pickard proposes a new paradigm for understanding the puzzle of addiction. For too long, our thinking has been hostage to a false dichotomy: either addiction is a brain disease, or it is a moral failing. Pickard argues that it is neither, and that both models stifle addiction research and fail people who need help.Drawing on her expertise as an academic philosopher and her clinical work in a therapeutic community, Pickard explores the meaning of drugs for people with addiction and the diverse factors that keep them using despite the costs. People use drugs to cope with suffering—but also to self-harm, or even to die. Some identify as “addicts," while others are in denial or struggle with cravings and self-control. Social, cultural, and economic circumstances are crucial to explaining addiction—but brain pathology may also matter. By integrating addiction science with philosophy, clinical practice, and the psychology and voices of people with addiction themselves, Pickard shows why there is no one-size-fits-all theory or ethics of addiction. The result is a heterogeneous and humanistic paradigm for understanding and treating addiction, and a fresh way of thinking about responsibility, blame, and relationships with people who use drugs.
The Princeton Field Guide to Sauropod and Prosauropod Dinosaurs
An authoritative illustrated guide to the long-necked herbivores that roamed the dinosaur world, from the enormous Brontosaurus and Brachiosaurus to their prosauropod ancestorsNew discoveries are transforming our understanding of the sauropod and prosauropod dinosaurs, revealing startling new insights into the lives and look of these awesome herbivores. The Princeton Field Guide to Sauropod and Prosauropod Dinosaurs provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of the mighty plant eaters that ruled the earth for many tens of millions of years. This incredible guide covers some 275 species and features stunning illustrations of sauropodomorphs of many shapes and sizes. It discusses their history, anatomy, physiology, locomotion, reproduction, growth, size, and extinction, and even gives a taste of what it might be like to travel back to the Mesozoic. This one-of-a-kind guide also discusses the controversies surrounding these marvelous creatures, taking up such questions as the extreme size of the biggest land animals of all time and whether the super long-necked sauropods held their heads as high as multistory buildings. Features detailed species accounts of some 275 sauropod and prosauropod dinosaurs, with the latest size and mass estimatesShares new perspectives on iconic sauropodomorphs such as Plateosaurus and BrontosaurusCovers everything from the biology of sauropods and prosauropods to the colorful history of paleontologyFeatures a wealth of color and black-and-white drawings and figures, including life studies, scenic views, and original skeletal, skull, and muscle reconstructionsIncludes detailed color maps
Navigators of Dune
The third volume in the landmark Schools of Dune trilogy - the inspiration for the HBO Original series DUNE: PROPHECY!A New York Times bestseller, Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson's Navigators of Dune is the climactic finale of the Great Schools of Dune trilogy, set 10,000 years before Frank Herbert's classic Dune.The story line tells the origins of the Bene Gesserit Sisterhood and its breeding program, the human-computer Mentats, and the Navigators (the Spacing Guild), as well as a crucial battle for the future of the human race, in which reason faces off against fanaticism. These events have far-reaching consequences that will set the stage for Dune, millennia later.
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