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Celebrate the wit and wisdom of Snoopy and his friends! Good grief, the Peanuts friends are a pretty wise bunch (they are 75 years old, after all!). Learn a thing or two from them in this lovely gift book! Featuring classic quotes and comic strips with the beloved gang, this collection of quotes is the perfect present for fans of the famous beagle. With words of wisdom (and moments of utter despair), there's plenty to reminisce over and chuckle at. Whether you're celebrating your own existence like Snoopy, sulking on a bean bag as Lucy does or feeling enraged at being called a blockhead like Charlie (AAUGH!), there's a classic quote for every moment! No matter what you're feeling, there's a quote for you. This premium hardback gift book includes Schulz's original artwork and witty and insightful quotes on bespoke, textured paper. Discover more hilarious and poignant moments with the friends in our other Gift Quote books: Love From Snoopy [978-0-00-878480-5]

Charismatický lékař Parker se vsadí, že získá lásku vrchní sestry Clare, která o něj ani o jiné muže nejeví zájem, protože v minulosti zažila velké zklamání. Sblíží je až strach o malou pacientku ve velmi vážném stavu. Parker brzy zjistí, že Clare je ta jediná, se kterou se chce usadit a založit rodinu. Děsí ho ale okamžik, kdy se Clare dozví, že na počátku jejich vztahu stála sázka…

Happiness is … curling up in your chair and colouring with Snoopy! Featuring classic moments from the comics, this colouring book is full of adorable scenes to unwind with and colour. Perfect for relaxing, being creative and enjoying the good times with the Peanuts gang. Wish the gang a very happy 75th birthday, then add your own artistic touch to these adorable illustrations and impress your friends, Tik Tok and Instagram! This premium colouring book features the original illustrations of the comic strip, as well as a gold foil cover and high quality, single-sided paper. Join the Beagle Scouts on a spring hike, take a nap under a tree with Snoopy one lazy summer afternoon, carve pumpkins with Charlie in the autumn and play in the snow with Woodstock when winter arrives! The perfect gift for a friend … or for you!

Dava Sobel, acclaimed and bestselling author of Longitude, chronicles the life and work of the most famous woman in the history of science - and the untold story of the young women who trained in her laboratory. 'A fresh and feminist study of the pioneering Nobel laureate reveals her impact on the women she mentored and set on the path to prominence' Observer 'It is a novel lens through which to view Curie's story, and Sobel paints her tale with characteristic deftness and eloquence' Financial Times For decades Marie Curie was the only woman in the room at international scientific gatherings, and despite constant illness she travelled far and wide to share the secrets of radioactivity, a term she coined. She is still the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two scientific fields. Her ingenuity extended far beyond the laboratory walls; grieving the death of her husband, Pierre, she took his place as professor of physics at the Sorbonne, devotedly raised two daughters, drove a van she outfitted with X-ray equipment to the front lines of World War I, befriended Albert Einstein and inspired generations of young women to pursue science as a way of life. Approaching Marie Curie from a unique angle, Sobel navigates her remarkable discoveries and fame alongside the women who became her legacy - from Norway's Ellen Gleditsch and France's Marguerite Perry, who discovered the element francium, to her own daughter, Irene, a Nobel Prize winner in her own right. The Elements of Marie Curie deftly illuminates the trailblazing life and enduring influence of one of the most consequential figures of our time.

Mohlo by se zdát, že noc strávená v hotelovém pokoji se stěnami z ledu, zchladí každého. Lena i Konstantin ale dobře vědí, že nezávisí na tom, kde tu noc trávíte, ale s kým. A ta noc, kterou spolu strávili před pár měsíci oni dva, byla pořádně žhavá. Jenže Konstantin je Lenin šéf! A ta noc nezůstala bez následků!! Což je to poslední, co by Lena chtěla, aby se Konstantin dozvěděl!!!

Na rekonstrukci nového Jackova letohrádku neexistuje nikdo lepší než Vivienne. Až na to, že Vivienne Jacka nesnášela! Teď pro ni ale znamenal záchranu. Umožnil jí v tíživé situaci upnout se na práci, ale i na něco docela jiného! Jack by nevěřil tomu, jak brzy ho přestane bavit mít Vivienne jenom jako „tajnou milenku“.

Píše se rok 1928. Do Londýna přijíždí cizinka středního věku a průměrného vzhledu, bez prostředků a bez známostí. První měsíce v Londýně prožívá Wallis v pocitu hlubokého osamění a nudy, a tak prchá do světa bulváru, který ji neúnavně zásobuje zprávami o okouzlující londýnské vyšší společnosti. Když už po nějaké době ztratí veškerou naději, že by se její život mohl zásadním způsobem změnit, začne se karta jejího štěstí obracet a události dostanou rychlý spád. Díky nečekané shodě okolností se ocitne na domácím večírku s princem z Walesu, kterého nesmírně zaujme a její hvězda začne prudce stoupat. Pro prince trpícího zkostnatělou svázaností anglického dvora je její zjevení jako závan čerstvého vzduchu. Přátelství mezi nimi je stále intenzivnější a hlubší, až jednoho dne nevyhnutelně přeroste… v lásku. Wallis se s novým nadšením vrhne do víru světa dříve jen těžko představitelného luxusu a privilegií a užívá si společně se svým princem nádherné víkendy v jeho soukromé pevnosti Belvedere. Když náhle skoná Jiří V., zdá se, že jejich osud je zpečetěn: z prince z Walesu se stal král Eduard VIII. a kola dějinných nevyhnutelností se začala roztáčet. Wallis se ocitá v pasti. Eduard se kvůli ní chce vzdát trůnu, ale veřejnost ji viní z toho, že Eduarda ukradla celé Anglii. Je nežádoucí osobou číslo jedna, zlotřilou a prohnanou stvůrou, již všichni obviňují…

From holy cup comes holy light; The faithful hands sets world aright. And in the Seven Martyrs’ sight, Mere man shall end this endless night. Gabriel de León has lost his family, his faith, and his last hope of ending the endless night – the Holy Grail, Dior. With no desire left but vengeance, he and a band of loyal brothers journey into the war-torn heart of the Augustin Empire to claim the life of the Forever King. Unbeknownst to the Last Silversaint, the Grail still lives – speeding towards Augustin’s besieged capital in the frail hope of ending Daysdeath forever. But deadly treachery awaits within the halls of power, and the Forever King’s legions march ever closer. Gabriel and Dior will be drawn into a final battle that will shape the very fate of the Empire, but as the sun sets for what may be the last time, there will be no-one left for them to trust. Not even each other. From Sunday Times bestselling author of The Nevernight Chronicle, Jay Kristoff, comes the epic conclusion to the #1 internationally bestselling series.

Two hearts circle each other in the eye of the storm in this highly-anticipated follow-up to The Hurricane Wars—prepare for more enemies-to-lovers romance, magical adventures, and political schemes in this Southeast Asian-inspired world. After a lifetime of war, Alaric and Talasyn were thrust into an alliance between their homelands that was supposed to end the fighting; however, being married to their sworn foe feels far from peaceful. Now Talasyn must play the part of Alaric’s willing empress while her allies secretly plot to overthrow his reign. But the longer the couple are forced together, the harder it becomes to deny the feelings crackling like lightning between them. When the time comes to act, can she trust him, or must she ignore her heart for the sake of so many others? As the master of the Shadowforged Legion, Alaric has trained for battle all his life, but marrying a Lightweaver might be his most dangerous challenge yet. With tensions between nations churning, he needs to focus on the greater threat—the Moonless Dark, a cataclysmic magical event that could devour everything. Only he and Talasyn can stop it, with a powerful merging of light and shadow that they alone can create together. But saving their world from this disaster is a mere preface to his father’s more sinister schemes, and his wife is a burning flame in the darkness, tempting both his loyalties and his desires. The Hurricane Wars aren’t over. It’s time to choose what—and who—to fight for. The world holds its breath amidst a whirlwind of new magic and old secrets that could change everything.

A superb and illuminating history of Imperial Rome's most important women - dispelling the myths and misogyny that have distorted their reputations for over 2000 years. Writer, activist and journalist Joan Smith has worked for years to raise awareness of violence against women and girls, and has been instrumental in bringing the innate misogyny of the police to public attention. Unfortunately,She Was a Nymphomaniac reinterprets the bloody, violent story of twenty-three women closely associated with the Julio-Claudian emperors of Rome. Fewer than half a dozen of them can be said with any confidence to have died of natural causes. These were the wives, mothers and daughters of the emperors from Augustus to Nero, via their 'mad' relative Caligula. They were the most privileged women of their time, but their lives were overshadowed, dominated and controlled by these men. Raped, killed, ripped apart from their children and mostly airbrushed from history, Joan Smith brings their extraordinary and tragic stories back into focus. There are no nymphomaniacs here. Instead, the book pieces together the human stories, showing how they struggled for control of their lives at a time when both the law and culture were stacked against them. These women shared in a spirited, inspiring and sometimes reckless resistance to male authority. Smith brings to this history not only a fresh interpretation of the original texts but also an understanding of what we know now about the mechanics of domestic abuse. The way these women have been misrepresented for two thousand years speaks volumes not just about ancient misogyny but the origin and persistence of attitudes that continue to blight women's lives today.

A Storm of Death and Desire Two spellbinding novellas in the Lady of Darkness series: THE REAPER and UNRELENTING WINDS Unrelenting Winds For centuries, the Great War that divided the realm has been over. The Fae Courts and mortal lands alike have been rebuilding, trying to move forward in a world they no longer recognize. When the Wind Princess requests a meeting with Prince Briar Drayce, ruler of the Water Court, he naturally accepts. He’s always kept the peace, but the aloof princess makes a request of him that may be too much. Now he must decide if it’s worth the risk of angering the Fae Courts, the realm, the gods, and more. The Reaper Before he was the Fire Court Third, he was the Reaper. And before he was the Reaper, he was her Ash Rider. Moranna. The Baroness of a colony hidden away on the Southern Islands. Rayner has always believed that she works tirelessly to keep some the Fae safe. When he learns the Baroness's darkest secrets he vows to put an end to her and everything she has created on the islands. But he finds himself the center of a curse as punishment for his rebellion. The path back to vengeance is wrought with violence, grief, and unexpected allies, and Rayner knows better than anyone: Some nightmares never end.

Discover the romantic, addictive and thrilling world of Tahereh Mafi's fantasy Shatter Me series. This stunning hardback collector's edition with its exclusive design and gold reading ribbon is the perfect gift for fans and new readers alike. The finale of Tahereh Mafi's New York Times bestselling YA fantasy series. Powerless meets A Court of Thorns and Roses in this stunningly romantic dystopian YA fantasy. Juliette Ferrars. Ella Sommers. Which is the truth and which is the lie? Now that Ella knows who Juliette is and what she was created for, things have only become more complicated. As she struggles to understand the past that haunts her and looks to a future more uncertain than ever, the lines between right and wrong - between Ella and Juliette - blur. And with old enemies looming, her destiny may not be her own to control. The day of reckoning for the Reestablishment is coming. But will the choice of which side to fight on be hers?

"What a pretty flower to keep locked in a big, rocky tower." Nineteen years ago, I was plucked from the heart of a bloody massacre that spared nobody else. Small. Fragile. An enigma.Now ward to a powerful High Master who knows too much and says too little, I lead a simple life, never straying from the confines of an imaginary line I've drawn around the castle grounds. Stay within. Never leave.Out there, the monsters lurk. Inside, I'm safe ... though at a cost far greater than the blood I drip into a goblet daily.Toxic, unreciprocated love for a man who's utterly unavailable. My savior. My protector. My almost executioner. I can't help but be enamored with the arcane man who holds the power to pull my roots from the ground.When voracious beasts spill across the land and threaten to fray the fabric of my tailored existence, the petals of reality will peel back to reveal an ugly truth. But in a castle puddled with secrets, none are greater than the one I've kept from myself.No tower is tall enough to protect me from the horror that tore my life to shreds.

Dva ředitelé konkurenčních kosmetických firem Cassandra a Gage se neviděli deset let. Kdysi na univerzitě spolu prožili krásný a krátký vztah, který ovšem skončil pro Cass zlomeným srdcem. Teď proti sobě stojí jako dva soupeři se stejným cílem: uvést na trh zázračný krém a usvědčit toho druhého z podvodného jednání. V obchodě a lásce není nic zakázáno, to je pravidlo, které je zavede k vášnivému románku a nakonec i ke vzájemné důvěře a lásce.

Lord Gideon Albury si odvádí od oltáře milovanou nevěstu. Když jí však zvedne hustý závoj, aby si mohli dát první manželský polibek, čeká ho šok. Žena, kterou si vzal, není tou, jíž se dvořil a do níž se zamiloval. Krutý žert na něj nastražil hrabě Max, jeho kumpán z večírků, který si najal krásnou herečku, aby popletla Gideonovi hlavu, ale k oltáři místo ní přišla od hlavy až k patě zahalená Dominique Rainaultová. Dominique doufá, že svatba bude co nejdříve anulována, Gideon se však rozhodne hozenou rukavici zvednout. I on se chce pomstít…

Curl up this winter with Snowed in at the Wildest Dreams Bookshop, a gorgeously cosy, grumpy x sunshine small-town romcom, perfect for fans of Lynn Painter, Jenny Han and Gilmore Girls. When snow falls, sparks fly… Ivy's first term at art college hasn't gone to plan. Lacking in friends and inspiration, she's looking forward to a quiet, cosy, antisocial winter holiday working at the Wildest Dreams Bookshop. Except, her sleepy small town is suddenly full of chirpy tourists, including Trip - her most annoyingly sunshine-y (and annoyingly handsome) new customer of all, who's desperate for Ivy to show him the sights of Fox Bay. Ivy doesn't think there's much of interest in her hometown, but can seeing it through Trip's eyes give her a fresh perspective? And when they both get roped in to helping save the local school show, might Trip be the unlikely inspiration Ivy needs to get her creative sparks flying again? Every book in the Wildest Dreams Bookshop series can be read as a standalone. Tropes: Grumpy x Sunshine Small Town Forced Proximity Slow Burn Every book in the Wildest Dreams Bookshop series can be read as a standalone.