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Introducing The Valentines - Happy Girl Lucky, the first book in the hilarious new romantic-comedy series by Holly Smale, author of the bestselling and critically acclaimed Geek Girl books. Fame - it runs in the family! The Valentine sisters - Hope, Faith and Mercy - have everything: fame, success, money and beauty. But what Hope wants most of all is love, and it doesn't matter how far she has to go to find it. Except real life isn't like the movies. Unless of course you're a Valentine . . .

On musí své rodině něco dokázat – ona dává v sázku svůj život. Společně však zvládnou všechno! Kapitán Caleb, nejmladší potomek námořnické dynastie Frobisherových, touží po tom, aby ho konečně všichni začali brát vážně. Vydává se tedy na další tajnou misi do Freetownu, kterou zahájili jeho bratři. Podaří se mu najít diamantový důl a zachránit zajatce před jistou smrtí? Na jeho rozhodnutí závisejí životy mnoha lidí. Katherine připlula do Freetownu jako guvernantka, ale záhy poté byla unesena, aby dohlížela na děti v zajateckém táboře. Přestože se stále snaží podporovat mezi zajatci dobrou náladu, naděje na jejich osvobození se pomalu vytrácejí… Dokud se neobjeví záhadný odvážný muž. Když Caleb pronikne do tábora jako další „zajatec“, je jeho povinností udržet důl v chodu tak dlouho, než se k nim dostane další pomoc. A Katherine mu v tom vydatně pomáhá.

John Malkovich stars as Hercule Poirot in Agatha Christie's ingenious serial-killer thriller, newly adapted for BBC Television in 2018 by the award-winning team behind And Then There Were None, Witness for the Prosecution and Ordeal by Innocence. `Let us see, Mr Clever Poirot, just how clever you can be.' Murder is a very simple crime. But at the hands of a maniac, a serial killer, it becomes a very complicated business. The 1930s is a time when the nation is dangerously divided and suspicion and hatred are on the rise. In the midst of this, Poirot faces a serial killer known only as A.B.C. First the killer strikes in Andover, then Bexhill. As the murder count rises, the only clue is the copy of The ABC Railway Guide at each crime scene. Poirot's investigations are thwarted at every turn by an enemy determined to outsmart him. If Poirot is to match his nemesis then everything about him will be called into question: his authority, his integrity, his past, his identity. This new tie-in edition coincides with the new BBC production adapted for television by Sarah Phelps, with an all-star cast including John Malkovich, Rupert Grint, Tara Fitzgerald, Andrew Buchan, Shirley Henderson, Kevin McNally, Gregor Fisher and Jack Farthing.

Sestřenice a bratranci sdílejí tajemství, jež se v rodinném klanu Donovanových předává už po několik generací - tajemství, které je odlišuje od ostatních… Magické schopnosti Anastasie Donovanové jsou jejím prokletím i požehnáním, takže se je snaží před ostatními skrývat. Miluje poklidný život v malém městečku, svou práci bylinkářky a do svých léčivých lektvarů přidává i pořádný díl kouzla. Její samotu naruší až příchod nových sousedů – pohledného Boonea, známého autora dětských knih, a jeho rozkošné, zvídavé dcerky Jessie. Anu zaskočí síla lásky, kterou k Booneovi cítí, a ví, že přitahuje i ona jeho… Jenže si také uvědomuje, že aby si Boonea a Jessie udržela, bude muset vyjít s pravdou ven. Dokáže se Boone vyrovnat se skutečností, že je Ana šamanka obdařená čarodějnou mocí?

Co když se člověk, o němž si myslíte, že ho dobře znáte, ukáže být někým, o kom nevíte vůbec nic? Andrea je přesvědčená, že svou matku Lauru dobře zná. Ví, že celý svůj život strávila v pobřežním městečku Belle Isle, že vždy toužila po klidu a rodinné pohodě a nikdy neskrývala žádná tajemství. Vše se ale změní, když spolu vyrazí do restaurace a oslava Andreiných narozenin se zvrtne v horor. Při nečekané střelbě většina hostů propadne panice, ale Laura zachová klid – nejenže dceru chrání, ale bez zaváhání útočníka zabije. Andrea najednou vidí matku z jiné stránky – je to skutečně ta žena, která jí před spaním četla pohádky? Jakou minulost před ní tají? Laura se však zatvrdila a nemluví s nikým – ani s policií, ani se svou dcerou. Andree tedy nezbývá nic jiného než pátrat po stopách matčiny minulosti sama. Chce znát pravdu, ale netuší, na jak těžkou a riskantní cestu se vydává… Dokud ale neodhalí matčino tajemství a neposkládá si střípky jejích lží do mozaiky, neexistuje pro ně žádná budoucnost.

In the Limelight is the official Why Don't We autobiography, full of never-before-seen photos and behind-the-scenes info about one of today's hottest bands. When five guys decided to form a band, they never imagined that they would go from playing music online to playing tours across the world so quickly. Why Don't We has been together for less than two years, and they've already headlined sold out shows, played at Madison Square Garden, and amassed millions of fans. And this is all just the beginning. This is the official Why Don't We story, full of never-before-seen photos and everything you need to know about Corbyn, Daniel, Zach, Jonah, and Jack. Find out the secrets they've never shared with fans before, their embarrassing childhood stories, what they look for in a girlfriend, and how it felt to have their lives completely changed by this incredible journey.

Sestřenice a bratranci sdílejí tajemství, jež se v rodinném klanu Donovanových předává už po několik generací – tajemství, které je odlišuje od ostatních… Zvláštní dar Sebastiana – nahlížet do mysli jiných lidí – je zcela jistě podvod, jenže Mary Ellen jeho pomoc potřebuje. Musí totiž najít ztracené dítě své kamarádky a všechny dostupné možnosti už vyčerpala. Poněkud nezkrotná vyšetřovatelka a světaznalý Sebastian zpočátku hledají společnou řeč jen obtížně, ale jejich nezlomné odhodlání vystopovat únosce je dovede nejen k odhalení sítě obchodníků s dětmi, ale i k poznání, jak hluboké a opravdové jsou jejich vzájemné city…

The return of the famous shared-world superhero books created and edited by George R. R. Martin, author of A Song of Ice and Fire For decades, George R.R. Martin - bestselling author of A Song of Ice and Fire - has collaborated with an ever-shifting ensemble of science fiction and fantasy icons to create the amazing Wild Cards universe. In the aftermath of World War II, the Earth's population was devastated by a terrifying alien virus. Those who survived were changed for ever. Some, known as Jokers, were cursed with bizarre mental and physical deformities; others, granted superhuman abilities, are known as Aces. Wild Cards tells the stories of this world.

Set 300 years before the events in A Song of Ice and Fire, FIRE AND BLOOD is the definitive history of the Targaryens in Westeros as told by Archmaester Gyldayn, and chronicles the conquest that united the Seven Kingdoms under Targaryen rule through to the Dance of the Dragons: the Targaryen civil war that nearly ended their dynasty forever. The thrilling history of the Targaryens comes to life in this masterly work by the author of A Song of Ice and Fire, the inspiration for HBO's Game of Thrones. With all the fire and fury fans have come to expect from internationally bestselling author George R.R. Martin, this is the first volume of the definitive two-part history of the Targaryens in Westeros. Centuries before the events of A Game of Thrones, House Targaryen - the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria - took up residence on Dragonstone. Fire and Blood begins their tale with the legendary Aegon the Conqueror, creator of the Iron Throne, and goes on to recount the generations of Targaryens who fought to hold that iconic seat, all the way up to the civil war that nearly tore their dynasty apart. What really happened during the Dance of the Dragons? Why was it so deadly to visit Valyria after the Doom? What were Maegor the Cruel's worst crimes? What was it like in Westeros when dragons ruled the skies? These are but a few of the questions answered in this essential chronicle, as related by a learned maester of the Citadel, and featuring more than eighty all-new black-and-white illustrations by artist Doug Wheatley. With all the scope and grandeur of Gibbon's The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Fire and Blood is the ultimate game of thrones, giving readers a whole new appreciation for the dynamic, often bloody, and always fascinating history of Westeros.

The sixth picture book from powerhouse duo Walliams and Ross, Geronimo is a comedic tale of a spirited baby penguin determined to fly, with a little help from his dad. Walliams wit and vibrant illustrations from Ross combine with humour and heart in this glorious wintery story – a celebration of the joy of family, imagination and the power of making dreams come true.

The sixth picture book from powerhouse duo Walliams and Ross, Geronimo is a comedic tale of a spirited baby penguin determined to fly, with a little help from his dad. Walliams wit and vibrant illustrations from Ross combine with humour and heart in this glorious wintery story – a celebration of the joy of family, imagination and the power of making dreams come true.

From the creators of Minions and Despicable Me, and featuring the voice of Benedict Cumberbatch, The Grinch is Christmas 2018's guaranteed hit family movie. Fast paced, easy to read novelisation of the new movie based on Dr. Seuss's 1957 classic, How The Grinch Stole Christmas. Full of hilarious characters - some familiar and some new - plus high quality writing and a laugh-out-loud funny plot, this is the perfect book for fans of the Grinch to read and keep.

Unter dem Namen "I_Killer" postet ein Unbekannter zwei Fotos einer jungen Frau im Internet. Das erste zeigt sie verängstigt in Schockstarre, das zweite nur Momente später: auf dem Boden liegend, ein klaffender Schnitt quert ihren Hals. Durch den Zuspruch aus der Onlinegemeinde, fühlt sich "I_Killer" zu weiteren Taten berufen. Als DCI Dan Fenton vor laufenden Kameras schwört, den Täter zur Strecke zu bringen, bekommen die bösen Bilder plötzlich eine ganz persönliche Bedeutung für den alleinerziehenden Vater ...

From the authors of New York Times bestsellers, The Alliance and The Start-up of You, comes a smart and accessible must-have guide for budding entrepreneurs everywhere. Silicon Valley is renowned for its striking number of businesses which have grown from garage start-ups into global giants; Apple, Cisco, Google, HP and Intel to name a few. But what is the secret to their outstanding success? Hoffman and Yeh explain that it's simple: they've learnt how to blitzscale. Featuring case studies from numerous prominent tech businesses such as AirBnB and WeChat, this book offers a specific set of practices for catalysing and managing dizzying growth in bourgeoning start-ups. Prioritising speed over efficiency in an environment of uncertainty, Blitzscaling illustrates how businesses can accelerate to the stage in a company's life cycle where the most value is generated. Using the framework provided by Hoffman and Yeh, readers will learn how to design business models which simultaneously support growth at a furious pace and capture the market, as well as how to navigate the necessary shifts in strategy needed at each level of scale.

`Napoleon is an out-and-out masterpiece and a joy to read' Sir Antony Beevor, author of Stalingrad A landmark new biography that presents the man behind the many myths. The first writer in English to go back to the original European sources, Adam Zamoyski's portrait of Napoleon is historical biography at its finest. Napoleon inspires passionately held and often conflicting visions. Was he a god-like genius, Romantic avatar, megalomaniac monster, compulsive warmonger or just a nasty little dictator? While he displayed elements of these traits at certain times, Napoleon was none of these things. He was a man and, as Adam Zamoyski presents him in this landmark biography, a rather ordinary one at that. He exhibited some extraordinary qualities during some phases of his life but it is hard to credit genius to a general who presided over the worst (and self-inflicted) disaster in military history and who single-handedly destroyed the great enterprise he and others had toiled so hard to construct. A brilliant tactician, he was no strategist. But nor was Napoleon an evil monster. He could be selfish and violent but there is no evidence of him wishing to inflict suffering gratuitously. His motives were mostly praiseworthy and his ambition no greater than that of contemporaries such as Alexander I of Russia, Wellington, Nelson and many more. What made his ambition exceptional was the scope it was accorded by circumstance. Adam Zamoyski strips away the lacquer of prejudice and places Napoleon the man within the context of his times. In the 1790s, a young Napoleon entered a world at war, a bitter struggle for supremacy and survival with leaders motivated by a quest for power and by self-interest. He did not start this war but it dominated his life and continued, with one brief interruption, until his final defeat in 1815. Based on primary sources in many European languages, and beautifully illustrated with portraits done only from life, this magnificent book examines how Napoleone Buonaparte, the boy from Corsica, became `Napoleon'; how he achieved what he did, and how it came about that he undid it. It does not justify or condemn but seeks instead to understand Napoleon's extraordinary trajectory.

Critically acclaimed and bestselling authors Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera combine their talents in this smart, funny, heartfelt collaboration about two very different boys who can't decide if the universe is pushing them together—or pulling them apart. ARTHUR is only in New York for the summer, but if Broadway has taught him anything, it's that the universe can deliver a showstopping romance when you least expect it. BEN thinks the universe needs to mind its business. If the universe had his back, he wouldn't be on his way to the post office carrying a box of his ex-boyfriend's things. But when Arthur and Ben meet-cute at the post office, what exactly does the universe have in store for them . . . ? Maybe nothing. After all, they get separated. Maybe everything. After all, they get reunited. But what if they can't nail a first date even after three do-overs? What if Arthur tries too hard to make it work and Ben doesn't try hard enough? What if life really isn't like a Broadway play? But what if it is? What if it's us?