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Geografia, mapy, sprievodcovia 
Biografie - Životopisy 
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Who Isn't Hiding Something?
Harry is a gifted musician rising to fame in post-war London. In the heady 1950s London Jazz scene, he falls in love with - and hastily marries- a young socialite, Caroline. Caroline suffers a violent sexual assault, but she feels ashamed and unable to confide in anyone. Under the weight of this secret, the nascent marriage fails. The novel then follows the couple’s separate lives into the next generation, where the effects of damaged relationships, misunderstanding and betrayed trust are still felt. Time passes, and they appear settled in their lives when the truth is revealed in an unexpected way and with surprising consequences.
Strange Ways to Die in the Dark Ages
Strange Ways to Die in the Dark Ages takes an amusing yet grim dive into the bizarre, unexpected, and downright ridiculous ways people met their untimely ends in early medieval Europe. Join us as we recount tales of battles gone awry and tell the stories of monarchs who demonstrated they might not be all that fit for the throne. Together, we will uncover what weird and wonderful ways our ancestors attempted to cure themselves or the awful inventions created to torture and execute each other. Tread carefully in the past, though, as you never quite know what perils are lurking. From Viking warriors felled by cheese to kings who perished in toilet-related mishaps, this book uncovers the strange, often absurd realities of life and death in an age of superstition, blood feuds, and very questionable medical advice. Packed with dark humour, historical oddities, and stories so strange they simply must be true, this is history as you've never read it before—deadly, disturbing, and delightfully ridiculous!
Charismatic Nations
At the core of nationalism, the nation has always been defined and celebrated as a fundamentally cultural community. This pioneering cultural history shows how artists and intellectuals since the days of Napoleon have celebrated and taken inspiration from an idealized nationality, and how this in turn has informed and influenced social and political nationalism. The book brings together tell-tale examples from across the entire European continent, from Dublin and Barcelona to Istanbul and Helsinki, and from cultural fields that include literature, painting, music, sports, world fairs and cinema as well as intellectual history. Charismatic Nations offers unique insights into how the unobtrusive soft power of nationally-inspired culture interacts with nationalism as a hard-edged political agenda. It demonstrates how, thanks to its pervasive cultural and 'unpolitical' presence, nationalism can shape-shift between romantic insurgency and nativist populism. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
12.SS Panzer Division ‘Hitlerjugend’ in the Ardennes and Hungary
Refitted and reorganized after the Normandy campaign, the 12.SS Panzer Division ‘Hitlerjugend’ participated in the Ardennes Offensive in December 1944. Tasked with covering the right flank of the offensive, the division fought hard, facing unexpectedly tough opposition from US forces. Despite repeated efforts and heavy losses, it never came close to a breakthrough. By the end of January 1945, when American reinforcements surged the front, the division had been pushed back to its starting positions. Next, in early March, the division took part in Operation Frühlingserwachen on the Eastern Front, an attempt to recapture the Hungarian oilfields. After initial success the advance was ground to a halt by increasing Soviet resistance. On 16 March the Soviets counterattacked, threatening to encircle the German forces. The 12.SS was involved in desperate rearguard fighting until driven into full-scale retreat towards Vienna. On 8 May 1945 its 10,000 survivors surrendered to the US forces. Proud and defiant to the bitter end, they refused to raise white flags, ignoring orders to the contrary, and marched into captivity in perfect formation as if on parade, with their vehicles bearing their national flags.
Príbehy z farebného sveta
Ako vyzerá svet, ktorý zostáva oku skrytý? A na čo spomína človek, keď prestane vidieť?
Tento text ponúka úprimné, dojímavé a miestami nečakane veselé rozprávanie muža, ktorý si v pamäti uchováva farby, tváre, hry detstva aj svetlo letných dní – dnes už iba ako drahocenné spomienky.Ako chlapec zažíval bežné dobrodružstvá typické pre detstvo. Až časom pochopil, že práve tieto chvíle sa stanú vzácnym pokladom, ku ktorému sa bude navracovať, keď jeho svet zahalí tma.Kniha približuje cestu bezstarostného detstva a rozmanitých príbehov, no najmä rozpráva o sile, odvahe a schopnosti nachádzať krásu tam, kde by ju iní nehľadali.
Fotografie: z archívu Martina Rybana
Ukážka z knihy:
Stál na prahu, potom vošiel dnu, posadil sa na stoličku a z vrecka kabáta vybral knihu. Obratne ako kúzelník v nej listoval. Dlhými prstami vyťahoval spomedzi stránok pohybli-
vé obrázky. Príbeh bol iba na začiatku, keď náhle prestal čítať. Postavil sa, odložil knihu a povedal, že si na chvíľu odskočí. Na prahu dverí zastal, otočil sa ku mne a povedal: „Si zve-
davý, ako príbeh pokračuje. Chceš to vedieť, ja viem, ale cena za to poznanie je príliš vysoká, ver mi,“ prestal rozprávať a smutne sa zahľadel do prázdna. Potom opäť pozrel na mňa
a takto prehovoril: „A pamätaj... každý koniec je len novým začiatkom... ani sa nenazdáš, a som tu späť.“ Odišiel a dvere nechal otvorené dokorán. Vyparil sa jako duch a vzápätí sa spustil prudký lejak. Svietilo slniečko a z neba padali veľké kvapky. Vytrvalo klopkali na parapet verandy a usilovali sa niečo mi povedať. Ich reči som ale ne- rozumel. Čakanie na neznámeho nemalo konca. Ani klobúk s červenou hviezdou to nevydržal a spadol mi z hlavy. Spoje sa rozišli a zo slávneho symbolu Siedmich statočných ostal iba bezvýznamný kus novinového papiera. Na stoličke predo mnou ležala nedočítaná kniha. Mal som nutkanie po nej siahnuť a sám si v nej listovať. Ani neviem prečo, ale namiesto čítania rozhodol som sa ísť neznámeho hľadať.
Shaping a Church of Ethical Integrity
In Shaping a Church of Ethical Integrity, Paul Avis offers a bold and incisive critique of the current state and future trajectory of the Church of England under its national and (in some cases) diocesan leadership. While demolishing some prevailing assumptions, he reinforces the enduring values and salutary practices that are still present, especially in many parishes and their hard-working clergy and laity. Through a scholarly, yet clear and accessible analysis, Avis brings to bear some key ethical-theological concepts such as institutional authenticity, subsidiarity, solidarity, locality as the source of what makes the Church viable, sacramental communion, and an establishment that is defensible. Engaging, controversial and always theological, this work challenges the Church to recover the path of ethical integrity, transparency and mutuality in its internal and external relations – a challenge and pathway that is relevant to other Churches too.
I Will Kill Your Imaginary Friend for $200
To bright and anxious eight-year-old Kay Washington, the worst thing in the world is being alone with the quiet. That’s why Eddie Video makes the perfect imaginary friend: He’s smart, he’s loud, he loves pulling pranks, and he’s always there to chase away the silence. To mid-forties, down-on-his-luck Ivan, the worst thing in the world happened when he lost his imaginary friend. Now cursed with the ability to see everyone else’s, Ivan makes a living by killing the imaginary friends of adults who couldn’t let go. But when one of Eddie Video’s “pranks” goes too far, Ivan agrees to make an exception and help Kay. Only Ivan will soon learn that Eddie Video is nothing like the talking ostriches, star bears, and goblin princesses he’s encountered in the past, and it’s going to take a lot more than clumsy haymakers and steak knives to bring him down. A balance of comedy and catharsis, this dual-narrative tackles both the fear of growing up and the scars our childhood leaves behind.
Ian Huntley and Maxine Carr
On an August evening in 2002, two little girls named Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman set out to buy sweets, but they never returned home… The last person to see them was Ian Huntley, a man who had seamlessly integrated himself into the fabric of a new community under false pretences. With an alibi from his girlfriend, Maxine Carr, the truth of their disappearance remained a mystery - until a large-scale investigation unfolded over the following weeks which would reveal horror after horror. This narrative dives into one of the most extensive police searches in British history, capturing the heart-gripping grief and trauma that ripped through families and communities for decades to come. Explore the psyche of Huntley and Carr through expert analyses, as this chilling account unravels the complexities of human behaviour and sordid pasts. Discover the haunting true story behind the sensationalised headlines, where innocence met depravity and lives remain irrevocably changed.
The Muckle Flugga Hussars
“Gentlemen! What stands between us and strangling Britain’s merchantmen and bringing her to her knees, is not the fury of the sea, or the violence of her Navy, but the obstinate stubbornness of the British sailor.” Cousins Jack Lee and Emma Pickney and the attractive and charismatic Ranulph form an awkward love triangle. This explodes as they sail the Northern seas off Shetland in the summer of 1939 with the war clouds gathering. Jack, a Merchant Navy deck officer, finds himself in the front line of Hitler’s U-boat war, battling for survival in the turbulent waters of the North Atlantic, while clinging to his love for Emma. Ranulph, a salvage diver, is determined to evade the war. However, of the three, he is the first casualty, driven mad by the carnage wrought on the Battleship HMS Royal Oak, torpedoed in Scapa Flow in a daring attack by U-boat No.47. Joachim Endrass, U47’s 1st Officer and the man who fired the torpedoes that sowed the destruction Ranulph witnessed, feels destined for great things. However, instead of his own U-boat, Endrass has foisted on him the angry Lieutenant Elrich and a new commander who for him, symbolises everything that is wrong with Hitler’s Third Riech. Disgruntled, he returns to the Atlantic as Germany’s attempt to strangle Britain''s Atlantic lifelines reaches a climax, with no inkling of the dramatic and incredible events that lie ahead.
Queen Elizabeth I’s Maid of Honour and Shakespeare’s Dark Lady
Mary Fitton was born in 1578 in the delightful village of Gawsworth in Cheshire. She grew up to become a confident, intelligent and vivacious young woman who became a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I and many of the gentlemen of her Court; had affairs with some and became pregnant by one resulting in a threat of being imprisoned in the Tower of London. She bore a few illegitimate children before taking two husbands, and then had at least five more legitimate children, and died in 1641, aged 63. Thus a colourful and eventful life. Added to this it is claimed that she is the ‘Dark Lady’ of Shakespeare’s Sonnets. So, Mary’s story is certainly an intriguing one. The name of Mary Fitton as a contender for the identity of the Dark Lady of Shakespeare's Sonnets has been known of since 1890 when Thomas Tyler first proposed it. Since then theories have been put forward as to why she is not and who therefore might fit the bill, equally arguments as to why she is. Added to which the actual authorship of what are known as Shakespear's Sonnets is hotly debated. This new book looks at Mary's story in the context of her immediate family, her life in the Queen's court, her companions, her lovers and her two husbands. It also considers the arguments for and against her identification as the 'Dark Lady' and refers to the authorship debate.
Best Ride Ever
Psssst... Come and meet the Hawkins family... There''s Harry 8 years old, the eldest of the children who does the smelliest of farts. Then there''s Ben 6, who likes to mend things, taking them apart, then has trouble putting them back together. What about Ruby 5, the only girl in the family who just talks and talks and TALKS. The baby of the bunch is Jonny aged 3, who lives for his trains (choo choo!). And not forgetting Dad, who singlehandedly brings the children up, ensuring that they look out for each other, as their individual characters and personalities grow within each story. In this story, the whole family—Harry, Ben, Ruby, Jonny, Dad, and grandparents visit the funfair. Each has a favourite ride, but which will they choose first? Is the Helter Skelter too high, or is Cowboy City too wild? Are the Bumpy Cars too fast for the grandparents? Which ride will be the best of all?
The Price of Fealty
1940.Born in the impoverished Gorbals, Beryl Allen enters a world of hardship, shaped by hunger, violence, and seismic social upheaval.Amid the soot-stained streets and crumbling tenements, she finds companionship in the bold and charismatic Rhea. Their bond, forged in childhood, deepens into something more—something Beryl is too afraid to name.Terrified of scandal and rejection, Beryl lashes out, shunning Rhea in anger—a decision with devastating, far-reaching consequences. Years later, Beryl must confront the truth she buried for decades…
The Great Bear Breakout
London, 1855. Twelve-year-old Rosa doesn’t want to leave her widowed father and when he reluctantly sends her to live with her wealthy relatives across the river, she feels more alone than ever. She soon discovers the Surrey Zoological Gardens, where she befriends Jem, a young bearkeeper. When Rosa learns the animals are to be sold, and the bears may be killed, she joins forces with Jem, vowing to save them. A travelling menagerie seems like the perfect solution, until Rosa encounters the villainous Mr Murdlock and uncovers the bears’ true, dreadful fate. With Jem threatened into silence, and no adult she can trust, Rosa realises the only way to protect the animals is to take matters into her own hands. Together, can Rosa and Jem outwit the dangerous Mr Murdlock and rescue the bears before it’s too late?
The Scent of Youth
He was a thorn without a rose.Scorned for his unusual appearance and nature, young Josiah’s expulsion from school leads him to the grim world of rat-catching at the local orphanage. Amid newfound bonds and a simmering animosity, a longing for independence draws him towards the quiet life of a nearby village.Welcomed by kind souls, Josiah earns his keep as a skilled vermin remover and helpful stable hand. But when a rat-borne illness strikes the town, Josiah’s unique abilities bring him to the attention of the imposing Duke.Within the castle walls, caught in the strange dynamic between the Duke’s son, Bergen, and the formidable Helga—children and ogres in one—Josiah’s life takes an unexpected turn with the arrival of the spirited Nadia. Their shared love of poetry ignites a passionate connection, but joy is fragile, and loss leaves an indelible mark.Unbeknownst to Josiah, Helga’s deep-seated hatred of children is taking root within the Duke’s domain, setting in motion a chain of events that will irrevocably alter his destiny…
Under Druids' Hill
It doesn't always pay to return to the golden places of our childhood. At eight years-old, Michael Western was sent to stay on Anglesey while his parents worked out their acrimonious divorce. During that brief holiday, he fell under the spell of 9-year-old Olwen, the favourite child of the little town where she lived. For Michael this was a period when he felt safe and valued. Now, 25 years later, he returns to Anglesey with his wife and quaint daughter Tottie to find Olwen, feeling that a meeting with her will bless Tottie's childhood just as his own was blessed. On arriving on Anglesey, Michael makes a shocking discovery and realises that none of the adults he knew as a child can be trusted. He has a mystery to solve.
Her Son’s Love
When Allan Richards boarded a plane to New Zealand at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, he knew time was running out. His mother was dying. He also knew he’d face two weeks of government-mandated quarantine before he could reach her, but the reality of that isolation proved harder than he ever imagined. Her Son’s Love is a tender, heart-wrenching account of those fourteen days, drawn from diary entries and later reflections. It traces the raw terrain of hope and helplessness, the weight of love and loss, and the healing of returning home. Woven through the narrative are links to piano pieces composed and performed by the author, each highlighting emotional turns of the story. Set against the backdrop of a world shut down, this honest memoir speaks to anyone who has suffered the heartbreak of separation, and honours the bonds of love that endure beyond it.
A Lost Legionary in South Africa
The Zulu War has long captured the public imagination, yet original accounts by participants in the campaign are rare. This revised edition of Hamilton-Browne’s classic memoir is therefore a welcome addition to the literature on this legendary conflict. ‘Colonel’ George Hamilton-Browne was a British soldier of fortune and adventurer who served in the Ninth Cape Frontier War in 1878, before fighting in the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879, the Bechuanaland Expedition of 1884–5 and the uSuthu Rebellion of 1888. The centrepiece of the book is Hamilton-Browne’s vivid recollections of the battle of Isandlhwana – one of the greatest and most humiliating defeats in the history of the British Empire. He was also part of the force that returned to the stricken British camp after the battle and relieved Rorke’s Drift the following day. This new, expanded edition offers readers a greater insight into the events Hamilton-Browne describes thanks to an introduction and commentary throughout by John Laband and a Foreword by Adrian Greaves, both leading Anglo-Zulu War experts. This fascinating and distinctive memoir will be essential reading for anyone interested in the Anglo-Zulu War. ‘Colonel’ – he never held a rank higher than major – George Hamilton-Browne (1851 –1916) was a soldier of fortune of Irish descent who emigrated to New Zealand in 1872 and then to the Cape Colony in 1878. In southern Africa he commanded colonial and local troops in many campaigns: the Ninth Cape Frontier War (1878); the Anglo-Zulu War (1879); the Bechuanaland Expedition (1884 –5); the uSuthu Rebellion (1888); the First Matabele War (1893); the Second Matabele War (1896); and Mashonaland (1896–7). He returned to England in 1902 where he wrote three popularly received books of colonial adventuring, including this one. He died in Jamaica in 1916.Colonel George Hamilton-Browne (1844-1916) was a British soldier and adventurer of Irish descent who took part in Britain's march into Zululand under Lord Chelmsford and fought in the Anglo-Zulu War. As an officer of the Natal Native Contingent (a Major in the 1st Battalion/3rd Regiment), he took part in the action at Sihayo's Kraal on 12 January 1879 and witnessed the final moments of the the battle of Isandlhwana ten days later on 22 January 1879. He died in Jamaica in 1916.
The King Arthur Mysteries
An up-to-date and comprehensive guide to the history of the ''Arthurian'' phenomenon - the imaginary and historical world of the great British warlord and one of the huge historical mysteries of early and medieval Britain. The Arthurian story, based on fact and fiction, is central to Britain''s ''creation myth'' and the concept of Britain''s heroic past. This is a deeply researched and scholarly but essentially accessible history and analysis for general readers and specialists and based on an impressive array of sources including Romano-British, Anglo-Saxon, rare medieval English, French and German sources, and archaeology - essential for modern historical research in early history. Modern and contemporary historiography is covered including ''debunking'' treatments. The study surveys King Arthur in fact and fiction, his family, knights, and the legends that have grown up around them and developed to the enduring interest from history, literature to TV and film.
George and the Dragons: Lava Goes Wild!
The second book in the fabulous series for 6+ readers by Cbeebies star George Webster, full of more dragon mayhem with new dragons, magic and adventure.
George and his friends are back for another adventure … this time into a magical forest on a school camping trip!
Joined by two new mini dragons, Slushie and Glitz, the gang learn survival 101 skills, including how to roast marshmallows!
But when Lava mysteriously flies off, George and the gang are left to their own devices. Magical mishaps happen along the way as Glitz and Slushie discover their special powers, while Jason and Faiza struggle to get along. Can George get his friends to work together, and find Lava?
Chaos and mayhem will fly, and new dragons will emerge from the wilderness as George and the mini dragons embark on a brand-new adventure…
- Even more dragon chaos and magic in the second book of the series for early readers
- Filled with gorgeous illustrations by Tim Budgen, illustrator of bestselling books such as Twenty Dinosaurs at Bedtime
- Authored by George Webster, actor, BAFTA-winning TV presenter and Ambassador for Mencap
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