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Arion si opravdu si myslel, že ta žena je jiná. Úplně jiná, možná dokonce taková, jakou si vysnil. Tím horší to bylo zklamání! Pro Perlu znamenala noc s uhrančivým Řekem příležitost uvědomit si, že život běží dál. Věděla, že si na něj navždy uchová vzpomínku. A že dokáže žít jenom z této vzpomínky. Jenže dokáže to doopravdy?

Hnací silou mladého miliardáře Quinna Sullivana byla touha pomstít předčasnou smrt svého otce, za kterou vinil Earla Murraye, bývalého otcova obchodního společníka. Součástí jeho plánu bylo nejen převzetí Earlovy naftařské společnosti, ale i sňatek s mladší z jeho dvou dcer. Setkání se starší dcerou Kirou však zhatilo všechny jeho plány.

Čí je to chyba? Samozřejmě, že tvoje Jessie, protože ses vždycky bála riskovat! Jessie se tedy rozhodla začít riskovat. Přímo na exkluzivním pařížském maškarním plese, na který se vetřela s ukradenou pozvánkou… Kdo je ta holka v červeném? Renza ta záhadná dívka na maškarním plese zaujala okamžitě. Proto se v ní pokusil vzbudit zájem. A rozhodl se, že bude jeho! Když po čtyřech letech poznal Renzo v Jessii, kuchařce a hospodyni ve svém sídle na Riviéře, tu dívku v červeném, zjistil, že touha nezmizela… ale všechno kromě ní je úplně jinak!

Když jste ředitelka prestižní dívčí soukromé školy – tak jako Beatrice –, čekáte dítě, a jste jaksi bez manžela, těžko se některým nabídkám odolává! Když jste milionář – jako Cesare – a potřebujete umravnit nezvedenou nevlastní sestru, abyste se mohl oženit, můžete si na to najmout toho nejlepšího muže… tedy, pardon, ženu! Jenže pak se ukáže, že se s tou ženou znáte, řekněme více než dobře. A že máte společné tajemství…

The searing second volume in a new series set in the #1 global bestselling Shatter Me universe ten years after the fall of The Reestablishment. Pre-order the stunning Special First Edition of Release Me which features a limited edition blue foiled board design beneath the dust jacket - exclusive to the first print run. Available while stock lasts! Rosabelle Wolff had a plan. Now she wants revenge. To save her sister she needs to get back home and destroy the system that created her. Rosabelle's greatest strength is her ability to deaden her mind and body; it's the only way to survive the surveillance state of Ark Island. But lately her heart has been beating harder; her thoughts are spiraling; her defenses are coming undone. And there's only one person to blame. James Anderson had a plan. Now he has nothing but problems. Rosabelle might be the ally they need in a fight against The Reestablishment, but no one wants to trust an enemy assassin. It doesn't help that Rosabelle's not much of a talker, doesn't work well in groups, and kills people on instinct. Taking her side has cost James nearly everything-but keeping her alive might help save his world. If only he could convince his older brother. Aaron Warner Anderson has a headache. Something dark is coming, and Rosabelle's arrival is just a prelude. In her, he sees shades of himself he can't trust, and worse: he can no longer get a read on the girl. She's a dead battery, emanating no emotional feedback. At least not until James walks into a room… Volcanic tension, breathless reveals, breakneck action-and a dystopian world that never stops raising the stakes: Welcome back to The New Republic.

Natalie lives a traditional lifestyle - and has the social media accounts to prove it. Her charming farmhouse on her working ranch is artfully cluttered, her husband is a handsome cowboy, her homemade sourdough boules are each more beautiful than the last. So what if there are nannies and producers and industrial-grade ovens behind the scenes? What Natalie's followers don't know won't hurt them. Then, one morning, Natalie wakes up in a strange, horrible version of reality. Her home, her husband, her children-they're all familiar, but something's off. Is this a hoax? A reality show? A test from God? Natalie knows just two things for sure: this isn't her perfect life, and she must escape, by any means possible. NOW BEING ADAPTED INTO A MAJOR FILM STARRING ANNE HATHAWAY

In a world where AI is transforming work at a rapid pace, Open to Work is your essential guide to thriving - no matter your role, industry or experience. Written by Ryan Roslansky, CEO of LinkedIn, and Aneesh Raman, LinkedIn's Chief Economic Opportunity Officer, this book offers an unparalleled perspective from inside the world's largest professional network. Drawing on LinkedIn data, Microsoft research, and stories from across a billion members, the authors reveal the real-time changes reshaping jobs, careers and companies in the AI era. Open to Work shows why the future belongs not to those who resist change, but to those who adapt to it - by developing uniquely human skills like creativity, curiosity and communication. With practical frameworks, inspiring stories and a 90-day action plan, this book empowers you to use AI as a tool, not a threat, and to build a career that's as dynamic as the technology transforming it. Whether you're a business leader, entrepreneur or simply open to new possibilities, this is the must-read playbook for anyone who wants to get ahead - and stay ahead - as work is reinvented. From the world's largest professional network. Your future starts here.

In a race against time and nature, there's only one man you want on your side. In northern California a small town teeters on the brink of disaster as flood waters bear down on it. Colter Shaw, however, is on an even more urgent rescue mission - a family swept away in the initial deluge. The clock is ticking, and their survival window is rapidly closing. However, the impending disaster raises questions - is the town's vulnerability a natural occurrence, or is there a more human element at work? Teaming up with his sister, Dorion, Shaw must uncover the truth, and quickly, otherwise there will be no town, and no one, left to save.

Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power – the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring – the ring that rules them all – which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings, this second part of epic tale of fantasy is reissued with an exclusive cover image from the award-winning trilogy.

Embark on a journey across Europe with Agatha Christie and some of her most iconic creations in this collection of short stories. From the mountainous landscapes of Switzerland to the glamourous streets of Cannes, each story immerses you in a world of mystery, intrigue, and clever solutions. Join fellow passengers including Hercule Poirot, Parker Pyne, Mr Quin, Miss Marple and more as they navigate the complexities of human nature and solve the most puzzling of crimes. Whether it's a schoolgirl's disappearance in Amiens, a puzzling case on the Orient Express, or an accidental death off the coast of Gran Canaria, Christie's own love for travel and exploration shines through every story.

It was the love story of the decade… Or it should have been. The first time Joe plays Percy one of his songs in his college room in 2000, she instantly realises three things: One, she is watching a star in the making. Two, she can shape his music into something extraordinary. Three, she will always be on the sidelines. She swallows her jealousy and throws herself into collaboration, transforming Joe’s songs into indie hits with her blistering critiques. But there’s an undercurrent to the music they’re making – something undeniably electric, hurtling towards love. And then, almost inevitably, towards heartbreak.

airytale Rule No.2: Ordinary people fall into adventures all the time - especially when they least expect it. Brielle is living out her fairytale dream at Once Upon a Time University, but it's exam season and with all the late-night studying and extra classes, she still hasn't found a moment to tell Bear how she really feels about him. As Bear starts to get closer to cheerleader Sasha, and Brielle reconciles with ex Pavao, divisions begin to form between the pair. After the summer holidays, Brielle determines to rewrite her fairytale rules and tries to reconnect with Bear. But with the Masquerade Ball fast approaching, will she be too late to spark romance? Hope, dreams and magical secrets collide in this stunningly illustrated and irresistibly romantic coming-of-age fairytale, where the path to happily ever after is never easy …

The armies of the Dark Lord Sauron are massing as his evil shadow spreads ever wider. Men, Dwarves, Elves and Ents unite forces to do battle agains the Dark. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam struggle further into Mordor in their heroic quest to destroy the One Ring. The devastating conclusion of J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic tale of magic and adventure, begun in The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers, features the definitive edition of the text and includes the Appendices and a revised Index in full. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings, this second part of epic tale of fantasy is reissued with an exclusive cover image from the award-winning trilogy.

The classic bestseller behind this year's biggest movie, this film tie-in edition features the complete story of Bilbo Baggins' adventures in Middle-earth, with a striking cover image from Peter Jackson's THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY and drawings and maps by J.R.R. Tolkien. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard, Gandalf, and a company of thirteen dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an unexpected journey 'there and back again'. They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon… The prelude to The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit has sold many millions of copies since its publication in 1937, establishing itself as one of the most beloved and influential books of the twentieth century.

A spoiled heiress. A grumpy werewolf. How could an accidental marriage possibly go wrong? Welcome to Claw Haven, Alaska - where monsters go to find some peace and quiet … Spoiled heiress Luna Stack is meant to be sipping mai tais on a beach. But when she crashes (literally) into Claw Haven in a snowstorm, no one is prepared for her to up-end everything. Oliver Musgrove brought his werewolf pack to Claw Haven to hide. The last thing he needs is a magical mate-bond with Luna after both accidentally drinking a potion - someone who doesn't seem to understand the meaning of the word 'boundaries' and won't stop smiling, dammit. Unfortunately, no matter how much Oliver wants to keep his distance from Luna, the bond keeps pulling them back together. Can they break the bond for good? Or will they give in to the magical spark between them?

Frodo and the Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in the battle with an evil spirit in the Mines of Moria; and at the Falls of Rauros, Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape the rest of the company were attacked by Orcs. Now they continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin – alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings, this second part of epic tale of fantasy is reissued with an exclusive cover image from the award-winning trilogy.