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Kdo je ten tajemný muž ze sousedství? Když se Mitch objeví u jejích dveří, Hester ví, že by se měla mít na pozoru. Vždyť se teprve nedávno nastěhovala a rozhodně netouží po nějakých problémech v podobě přitažlivého chlapíka odvedle. Zato Hesteřin devítiletý syn Rad si žádné skrupule nedělá – když totiž zjistí, že Mitch je autor jeho oblíbených komiksů, je pro něj prostě hrdina! Mitch sice není žádný superman, ale pro své nové sousedce by klidně snesl modré z nebe. Jenže nejdřív ji musí přesvědčit, že není žádný „potrhlý chlap, který nedělá nic pořádného“!

Brilliant' Graeme Simsion, author of The Rosie Project Ginny sees the world differently. Now you will too. `Funny and wildly moving' Daily Mail My name is Ginny Moon. Ginny is fourteen years old and has autism. She likes the colour red, making lists and knowing exactly what time it is. She doesn't like hugs, surprises or people telling lies. After years in foster care, she has finally found her forever family. She has a new house, new parents and even a new name. But Ginny also has a Big Secret Plan of Escape. Every day she wakes up at nine o'clock and eats nine grapes for breakfast. Because when she was nine years old something terrible happened. Something only Ginny knows. And she's the only one who can put it right... The Original Ginny Moon is a poignant story of love and family, inspired by the author's own experiences. Perfect for fans of A Boy Made of Blocks and Shtum.

A personal and urgent examination of Fascism in the twentieth century and how its legacy shapes today's world, written by one of America's most admired public servants, the first woman to serve as U.S. secretary of state. A Fascist, observes Madeleine Albright, `is someone who claims to speak for a whole nation or group, is utterly unconcerned with the rights of others, and is willing to use violence and whatever other means are necessary to achieve the goals he or she might have.' The twentieth century was defined by the clash between democracy and Fascism, a struggle that created uncertainty about the survival of human freedom and left millions of innocent people dead. Given the horrors of that experience, one might expect the world to reject the spiritual successors to Hitler and Mussolini should they arise in our era. In Fascism: A Warning, Madeleine Albright, draws on her own experiences as a child in war-torn Europe and her distinguished career as a diplomat to question that very assumption. Fascism, as Albright shows, not only endured through the course of the twentieth century, but now presents a more virulent threat to international peace and justice than at any time since the end of World War II. The momentum toward democracy that swept the world when the Berlin Wall fell has gone into reverse. The United States, which has historically championed the free world, is led by a president who exacerbates popular divisions and heaps scorn on democratic institutions. In many countries, economic, technological and cultural factors are weakening the political centre and empowering the extremes of right and left. Contemporary leaders such as Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un are employing many of the same tactics used by Fascists in the 1920s and 30s. Fascism: A Warning is a book for our times that is relevant to all times. Written with wisdom by someone who has not only studied history but helped to shape it, this call to arms teaches us the lessons we must understand and the questions we must answer if we are to save ourselves from repeating the tragic errors of the past.

Egy békés londoni éjszakán a szép Riona ereiben megfagy a vér: az erkélyen át egy férfihatol be a hálószobájába! Sikoltani akar, de az idegen a szájára tapasztja a kezét, a hintójába tuszkolja, és magával hurcolja a Skót-felföldre. A lány rettentően dühös, mert hiába próbálja újra meg újra megértetni a széles vállú, vonzó férfival, hogy vele bizony melléfogott, mert nem azt a Catriona Duffot rabolta el, akit szándékában állt. Hugh McCallum egy szavát sem hiszi, és váltig állítja, hogy a családjaik már évekkel ezelőtt egymásnak szánták őket. Hogy meggyőzze a csökönyös Rionát a házasság majdani örömeiről, heves csábításba kezd...

This beautifully presented Little Book is an excellent introduction to the world of gin. It includes a fascinating history of the product itself, how it's made, how best to drink it and details of the world's best gins. The book includes a description of the very best gins in the world. It is completely up-to-date, including details of new and emerging gins and manufacturers. Includes details of: Beefeater, Bombay Sapphire, City of London, Dingle, Edinburgh, Gordon's, Liverpool, Portsmouth and many more. What's more, an introduction explores the current gin boom and how distilleries are coping with this surge in demand,making this attractive Little Book a great introduction for anyone looking to learn about the history past and present of this popular drink. And also how best to enjoy it!

A napsütötte Bella Vistán, ezen a csodaszép és dúsan termő birtokon nevelkedett Isabel Johansen a nagyszülei féltő gondoskodása mellett. A lány úgy dönt, hogy gyerekkori otthonában főzőiskolát nyit, ahová eljöhetnek azok, akik megcsömörlöttek a nagyvárosi élettől, változásra vágynak, és meg akarják ismerni a szakácsművészet titkait. A gyümölcsösök és szőlők, a virágoskertek a kaptárakkal eszményi helyszínül szolgálnak ehhez az elképzeléshez. A birtokon felbukkan az újságíró Cormac O'Neill - aki a munkája során a világ számtalan forrongó pontján megfordult már -, hogy anyagot gyűjtsön a könyvhöz, amelyet Isabel nagyapjáról rendelt tőle egy kiadó. A férfi régi titkokról, megrázó tragédiákról lebbenti fel a fátylat. Vajon a múlt megismerése és egy váratlan, mindent elsöprő szerelem elég ahhoz, hogy Isabel kövesse az álmait?

The stunning new standalone, with a chilling edge of psychological suspense, from the No.1 bestselling author of the Will Trent and Grant County series. Two girls are forced into the woods at gunpoint. One runs for her life. One is left behind... Twenty-eight years ago, Charlotte and Samantha Quinn's childhoods were destroyed by a terrifying attack on their family home. It left their mother dead. It left their father - a notorious defence attorney - devastated. And it left the family consumed by secrets from that shocking night. Twenty-eight years later, Charlie has followed in her father's footsteps to become a lawyer. But when violence comes to their home town again, the case triggers memories she's desperately tried to suppress. Because the shocking truth about the crime which destroyed her family won't stay buried for ever...

When Paris falls in love with legendary beauty Helen of Troy, the devastating effects of their affair on their families and fellow citizens are unimaginable. Battle lines are drawn, alliances are forged, and as the Greeks and Trojans march into battle, the resilience and humanity of all will be tested. In his epic story of divine ego, human frailty, and the ravages of war, Homer created an unforgettable cast of characters, whose moral dilemmas and heroic deeds will stay with readers long past the final pages of this book. Samuel Butler's famous prose translation of Homer's original brings the epic to an entirely new generation of readers.

A passionate story of intrigue, deception, truth and survival. A dazzling debut and the first part of a thrilling trilogy from an extraordinary new talent. Perfect for fans of SIX OF CROWS and Sarah J. Maas. Born out of wedlock, Brienna is cast off by her noble family and sent to Magnolia House - a boarding house for those looking to study the passions: art, music, dramatics, wit and knowledge. Brienna must discover her passion and train hard to perfect her skill, in the hope that she will one day graduate and be chosen by a wealthy patron, looking to support one of the `impassioned'. As Brienna gets closer to the eve of her graduation, she also grows closer to her smart (and handsome) tutor, Cartier. He can sense that she is hiding a secret, but Brienna chooses not to reveal that she is experiencing memories of her ancestors - memories uncovering the mysteries of the past that may have dangerous consequences in the present. A daring plot is brewing - to overthrow the usurper king and restore the rightful monarchy - and Brienna's memories hold the key to its success. Cartier desperately wants to help Brienna, but she must chose her friends wisely, keep her enemies close and trust no one if she is to save herself and her people.

A New York Times Bestseller! Bestselling author, former White House speechwriter, and Atlantic columnist and media commentator David Frum explains why President Trump has undermined our most important institutions in ways even the most critical media has missed, in this thoughtful and hard-hitting book that is a warning for democracy and America’s future. "From Russia to South Africa, from Turkey to the Philippines, from Venezuela to Hungary, authoritarian leaders have smashed restraints on their power. Media freedom and judicial independence have eroded. The right to vote remains, but the right to have one’s vote counted fairly may not. Until the US presidential election of 2016, the global decline of democracy seemed a concern for other peoples in other lands. . . . That complacent optimism has been upended by the political rise of Donald Trump. The crisis is upon Americans, here and now." Quietly, steadily, Trump and his administration are damaging the tenets and accepted practices of American democracy, perhaps irrevocably. As he and his family enrich themselves, the presidency itself falls into the hands of the generals and financiers who surround him. While much of the country has been focused on Russia, David Frum has been collecting the lies, obfuscations, and flagrant disregard for the traditional limits placed on the office of the presidency. In Trumpocracy, he documents how Trump and his administration are steadily damaging the tenets and accepted practices of American democracy. During his own White House tenure as George W. Bush’s speechwriter, Frum witnessed the ways the presidency is limited not by law but by tradition, propriety, and public outcry, all now weakened. Whether the Trump presidency lasts two, four, or eight more years, he has changed the nature of the office for the worse, and likely for decades. In this powerful and eye-opening book, Frum makes clear that the hard work of recovery starts at home. Trumpocracy outlines how Trump could push America toward illiberalism, what the consequences could be for our nation and our everyday lives, and what we can do to prevent it.

Miután Andi Gordont faképnél hagyták az oltár előtt, gondol egy merészet, megvásárolja Szeder-szigeten a híres Három Nővér egyikét, és büszke tulajdonosa lesz a meglehetősen viharvert háznak. Az épületre ugyanúgy ráfér a tatarozás, akárcsak a saját életére. Amikor Deanny Phillips kérdőre vonja férjét a feltételezett viszonya miatt, kinyitja a boldogtalanság Pandóra-szelencéjét. Mindent elkövet, hogy tökéletes feleség legyen, és közben elveszíti önmagát... Sőt elveszítheti az egész családját is, ha nem történik valami változás. A szomszédban lakó művész, Boston King azt hiszi, hogy a házassága örök életre szól. Ám egy váratlan tragédiát követően minden bizonytalanná válik. Úgy érzi, itt az ideje, hogy továbblépjen a férjével együtt - vagy nélküle.A véletlen szeszélye folytán egymás mellé vetődött három nő szoros barátságot köt, sokat nevetnek, néha sírnak is, és közösen felfedezik, hogy mik az igazán fontos dolgok az életben...

No. 1 international bestseller and Swedish crime sensation Camilla Lackberg's new psychological thriller featuring Detective Patrik Hedstroem and Erica Falck - irresistible for fans of Stieg Larsson and Jo Nesbo. A missing childWhen a four-year-old girl disappears in the woods just outside Fjallbacka, the community is horror-struck. Thirty years ago, a young girl went missing from the exact same spot, and was later discovered, murdered. A murderBack then, two teenage girls were found guilty of the killing. Could it really be a coincidence that one of the girls - now a world-famous actress - has just returned to Fjallbacka? Detective Patrik Hedstroem starts investigating, with his wife, bestselling crime writer Erica Falck, by his side. A community torn apartBut as Patrik and Erica dig deeper, the truth becomes ever murkier, because it seems that everyone in the tight-knit community is hiding something. And soon, the residents must confront the fact that they could be harbouring a murderer in their midst...

2 příběhy v 1 knížce Nedokončená záležitost Vanessa, světoznámá pianistka, se po smrti otce vrací do rodného města, aby se tu po dvanácti letech znovu setkala s matkou – a našla odpovědi na řadu otázek, jimiž se tak dlouho trápila. Konečně se dozvídá pravdu o tíživé a pohnuté matčině minulosti i důvodech, které vedly její studentskou lásku Bradyho k tomu, že ji opustil. Vanessa se teď s Bradym pomalu sbližuje, ale navázat důvěrný vztah se bojí. Sama ještě neví, co podnikne s vlastním životem… Láska pro vítěze Johanna je úspěšná televizní produkční. Stálo ji nemálo úsilí prosadit se ve světě, v němž prim hrají muži, a je na svůj úspěch patřičně hrdá. Poučena příkladem svého otce, věhlasného producenta, nevěří v trvalost vztahů a vyhýbá se mužům, zejména těm ze světa showbyznysu. Potom však potkává Sama, talentovaného herce, jehož hvězda strmě stoupá. Samovi cit neomylně říká, že pod maskou nepřístupné, ambiciózní a soběstačné produkční se skrývá křehká, citlivá a po lásce toužící žena. Zároveň tuší, že Johanna v sobě nosí jakési dávné tajemství, které jí brání opravdu milovat.

Marcus Cynster čeká, co mu osud přinese – zůstane ve svém milovaném Skotsku, nebo ho zanese někam daleko? On sám by nejraději strávil život po boku Niniver Carrickové, k níž ho srdce táhne už od dětství, ale ví, že tahle mladá lairdka klanu se za žádnou cenu vdávat nechce! Niniver zůstala z celé rodiny sama a teď je na ní, aby klan přivedla zpátky k blahobytu. Není to lehký úkol, takže nemůže riskovat, aby ji případný snoubenec rozptyloval… jenže s těmi se právě roztrhl pytel. Kdo jiný ji může uchránit před dotěrnými ctiteli než statečný a drsně vyhlížející Marcus Cynster? Jejich společná cesta nebude lehká – bude plná výzev, nepředvídaných nebezpečí, vášně a touhy… dokud si Niniver neuvědomí, že ona je pro Marcuse ta pravá!

"My life, as you will read, has taken me from one cult to another. BRAVE is the story of how I fought my way out of these cults and reclaimed my life. I want to help you do the same." -Rose McGowan A revealing memoir and empowering manifesto – A voice for generations Rose McGowan was born in one cult and came of age in another, more visible cult: Hollywood. In a strange world where she was continually on display, stardom soon became a personal nightmare of constant exposure and sexualization. Rose escaped into the world of her mind, something she had done as a child, and into high-profile relationships. Every detail of her personal life became public, and the realities of an inherently sexist industry emerged with every script, role, public appearance, and magazine cover. The Hollywood machine packaged her as a sexualized bombshell, hijacking her image and identity and marketing them for profit. Hollywood expected Rose to be silent and cooperative and to stay the path. Instead, she rebelled and asserted her true identity and voice. She reemerged unscripted, courageous, victorious, angry, smart, fierce, unapologetic, controversial, and real as f*ck. BRAVE is her raw, honest, and poignant memoir/manifesto?a no-holds-barred, pull-no-punches account of the rise of a millennial icon, fearless activist, and unstoppable force for change who is determined to expose the truth about the entertainment industry, dismantle the concept of fame, shine a light on a multibillion-dollar business built on systemic misogyny, and empower people everywhere to wake up and be BRAVE.