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Victoria nesplňovala předpoklady na Agovu ženu. Byla sice krásná, avšak odmítala být poslušná. Jenže čekala jeho dítě, a proto si ji Ago vzal. Vzal si ji a sdělil jí, že odteď bude „uklizená do ústraní“ a pro svět jako mrtvá. Jenže Victoria právě tím získala svobodu, protože se jí podařilo uniknout ze symbolického žaláře, v němž ji věznil panovačný otec. Rozhodla se, že do nového se zavřít nikým nedá. Ani svým uhrančivým manželem! Volné pokračování příběhu Co se nedá předstírat z prosince!

Městečko Royal v Texasu zachvátila svatební horečka. A Jessica uzavřela smlouvu s ďáblem. Její milenec na jednu noc, Oliver Price, který neměl tu nejlepší pověst, souhlasil s tím, že bude hrát jejího snoubence. Jejich mimořádná sexuální chemie z takové dohody dělá snadnou záležitost. Ale když jim jejich šaráda začíná připadat až moc skutečná, musí přemýšlet, jestli sexuální touha stačí k tomu, aby přemostila jejich úplně odlišné světy, z nichž pocházejí.

Když přijedete do vlastního domu a najdete v něm úplně cizího muže, který se vás ptá, co v něm děláte, minimálně vás to překvapí. A přesně to se stalo Vienně. Dům, který jí koupil bratr a v němž chtěla najít úkryt, hostil nevítaného nájemníka! Když se skrýváte před lidmi, kteří vás chtějí zabít, jako se to stalo Jasperovi, rozhodně nejste odvázáni z toho, že se vám na prahu objeví neznámá žena, po jejíž stopě mohou jít paparazzi z celé země. Přestože technicky patří do rodiny. A přestože je tak krásná! Čtvrtá část tetralogie Čtyři svatby… a dítě!

Mia vzpomínala na Řecko, na jeho barvy a vůně. A byly to vzpomínky spojené s žalem… ale i s pocity štěstí. Pak se jednoho dne objevil na prahu její malé garsonky on. Theodoros. Její manžel. Muž, kvůli kterému chtěla zapomenout… avšak zapomenout nemohla. Zapomenout nedokázal ani Theos. Na to, co bylo – jak ho Mia zranila v tu noc, jež měla být jejich svatební –, a především na to, co nebylo. A na to, co si přál teď ze všeho nejvíce! Proto jí navrhl, aby pár týdnů jeho manželku aspoň hrála, když už jí být nechce!

Aby Declan Masterson zachránil své dědictví, musí velmi rychle napravit svou pověst playboye. To, že se dá kvůli charitativnímu závodu jachet do dvojice s úctyhodnou a nudnou Charlotte, mu nejprve připadá jako geniální tah, bez ohledu na to, že zpočátku spolu téměř nejsou schopni ani mluvit, natožpak řídit jachtu! Když ale pak ztroskotají, začínají zjišťovat, že protiklady se mohou doopravdy velice přitahovat…

SHARPE IS BACK. The brand new novel from Bernard Cornwell in the global bestselling Sharpe series. If any man can do the impossible it's Richard Sharpe … Spain, 1812 If any man can do the impossible it's Richard Sharpe. And that's exactly what he's asked to do when he's dispatched on an undercover mission behind enemy lines. For a remote village is about to become the centre of a battle for the future of Europe. And only Sharpe's small group of men - with their cunning and courage to rely on - stand in their way. Outnumbered, outgunned, with enemies on all sides - can Major Sharpe and his men save the day? SHARPE'S COMMAND is the brand new novel in the bestselling historical series that has sold over 20 million copies worldwide.

A chance encounter is about to change everything for Thea Wynter. The moment she arrived on the Isle of Skye, life changed for Thea. Running from a succession of wrong turns, she comes to the island in search of blue sea, endless skies, and mountains that make the heart soar. Here, she feels at peace. As head gardener at Rothach Hall, life is exactly how she wants it, with her days spent working in the glorious clifftop garden and her evenings in the cosy local village. But an encounter with a stranger from the mainland brings with it an unexpected turn – and only time will tell if he is friend or foe. It seems that even on Skye, life can catch up with you, and Thea is soon faced with the past she left behind – and with it, the family she’s never met… From old lives to new beginnings, lose yourself on the beautiful Isle of Skye with Thea as she discovers how many possibilities life can truly hold if you look hard enough. A gorgeous, escapist read for fans of Sarah Morgan and Karen Swan.

A practical guide to taking control of your mental health for today, tomorrow, and the days after, from the Sunday Times bestselling author and beloved entertainer ‘There’s a moment at the end of every day, where the world falls away and you are left alone with your thoughts. A reckoning, when the things you have been pushing to the background, come forward and demand your attention.’ Written by Daniel Howell, in consultation with a qualified psychologist, this is an entertaining and personal book to help you from the perspective of someone who has been through it all. This no-nonsense book gives you the tools to understand your mind so you can be in control and really live. Split into three chapters for each stage of the journey: This Night – how to get through your toughest moments and be prepared to face anything. Tomorrow – small steps to change your thoughts and actions with a big impact on your life. The Days After – help to look after yourself in the long term and not just survive, but thrive. You will laugh and learn – but most of all, this book will assure you that even in your darkest times, there is always hope. You will get through this night.

Fix your metabolism to feel better today and prevent disease tomorrow. A bold new vision for optimizing our health now and for the future. What if depression, anxiety, infertility, insomnia, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer's, dementia, cancer and many other health conditions actually have the same root cause? Our ability to prevent and reverse these conditions - and feel incredible today - is under our control and simpler than we think. The key is our metabolic function - the most important and least understood factor in our overall health. As Dr Casey Means explains in this groundbreaking book, nearly every health problem we face can be explained by how well the cells in our body create and use energy. To live free from frustrating symptoms and life-threatening disease, we need our cells to be optimally powered so that they can create 'good energy', the essential fuel that impacts every aspect of our physical and mental wellbeing. If you are battling signals of 'bad energy' inside your body, it is often a warning sign that more life-threatening illness may emerge later in life. Weaving together cutting-edge research and personal stories, Good Energy offers an essential four-week plan and explains: The five biomarkers that determine your risk for a deadly disease Six lifelong food principles to implement whether you're carnivore or vegan The crucial links between sleep, circadian rhythm, and metabolism A framework for exercise focused on building simple movement into every day How cold and heat exposure helps build our body's resilience Steps to navigate the medical system to get what you need for optimal health Good Energy offers a new, cutting-edge understanding of the true cause of illness. It will help you optimize your ability to live well and stay well at every age.

From the world of George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire comes a collection of 80 delicious recipes inspired by the histories of Westeros, Essos, and beyond. For those who long to dine with the Dragonlords of Old Valyria or quaff a cup of mead with King Robert I, The Official Game of Thrones Cookbook unlocks the vast culinary world of George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire. Presented as the in-world manuscript of a Citadel maester, these eighty recipes take the reader on a delectable journey throughout the Seven Kingdoms, across the Narrow Sea, and back into the annals of history. The book is created by Chelsea Monroe-Cassel, who tends the popular "Inn at the Crossroads" food blog and co-authored A Feast of Ice and Fire. Her Maester Alton is curious, food-obsessed, and loves the fare of the highborn and small folk alike. His recipes evoke the world's regions, history, and stories in a charming and knowledgeable voice. The eight chapters offer recipes for every meal of the day, including Dothraki Blood Pie, Crown Roast of Boar's Ribs, Dornish Creamcakes, Redwyne Roasted Grapes, Seaweed Ship's Biscuits, Barley Griddle Cakes, Winter Town Wassail. Recipes are illustrated by mouthwatering food photography and stunning woodcut illustrations. A resource section suggests menus by region, so you can hold a feast in Riverlands, The Wall, or Braavos. Complete with an introduction by George R. R. Martin, The Official Game of Thrones Cookbook transports you to a much-loved world where trestle tables groan with sumptuous feasts, goblets overflow with mead, and winter is always coming.

Packed with things to spot on every page, this picture book classic is beautiful, fun and a favourite with children of all ages. Everyone is busy in Busytown – from train drivers to doctors, from mothers to sailors, in police stations and on fire engines. Follow lots of busy people working through their busy days!

Formula One meets The Hating Game in this rivals-to-lovers romance between a legacy driver and F1’s first woman driver. Diana Zahrani is Formula One’s first female racing driver this century. All the other drivers are told to race carefully around her, and leave her to her real job: being a pretty face and good advertising for a hypermasculine sport. But Diana’s not worked this hard her whole life just to be a mascot. World Championship favourite Miguel de la Fuente is not taking any rookie seriously, let alone a woman. With his first championship win looming, all he has to do is stay focused – and make sure Diana stays out of his way. But motorsports is a small world, and as Diana and Miguel race their way through the season, they’re forced to face each other again and again. When sparks fly, Miguel and Diana must decide for the sake of their teams where their priorities lie: on track, with the championship, or offtrack, with each other…

Author of Wall Street Journal Bestseller Ultralearning explores why it’s so difficult for people to learn new skills, arguing that three factors must be met to make advancement possible, and offering 12 maxims to improve the way we learn. Life depends on learning. We spend decades in school, acquiring an education. We want to be good at our jobs, not just for the perks that come from being one of the best, but for the pride that comes from mastering a craft. Even the things we do for fun, we enjoy to a large extent when we feel we’re capable of getting better at them. Yet learning is often mysterious. Sometimes it comes effortlessly, as when we quickly find our way around a new neighborhood or pick up the routine at a new job. In other cases it’s a slog. We may spend hours in the library, with little to show for it on the final exam. We may want to switch companies, industries or even professions, but not feel qualified to make the leap. Decades spent driving a car, typing on a computer, or hitting a tennis serve don’t reliably make us much better at them. Improvement is fickle, if it comes at all. In Get Better At Anything, Scott Young argues that there are three key factors in helping us learn: learning from others, practice, and feedback. Using research and real-life examples, Young breaks down these elements into twelve simple maxims of learning. Whether you’re studying for an exam, learning a new skill at work, or just want to get better at something you’re interested in, these maxims will help you do it better.

With brilliant new livery to celebrate the 40th anniversary of this ground-breaking high fantasy series, Alanna the Lioness - the first woman knight - rides again. Alanna of Trebond has surpassed even her own impossible dreams of becoming the first female knight. She has faced countless threats, vanquished deadly rivals, and collected adventures worthy of legend. But Alanna is far from satisfied. As trouble brews at home, she embarks on a quest to recover the legendary Dominion Jewel from the edge of her known world. Capable of gracing the holder with great power for good or ill, it may be her only hope to save the realm of Tortall. When an old enemy returns with new plans and allies, she'll need all the skills she has acquired if she is to save the ones she loves and the realm she serves. Forty years on from first publication, The Song of the Lioness Quartet retains its warmth, adventure, and steel, affirming this coming-of-age tale as a timeless masterpiece.

This collection features the novels in her historical military fantasy trilogy?The Poppy War, The Dragon Republic, and The Burning God?a complete epic inspired by the bloody history of China’s twentieth century and filled with treachery and magic. Free map included. The Poppy War A war orphan, Rin earned her place in Nikan’s most elite military school. There, she discovers her lethal, unearthly power of shamanism?and learns that gods long thought dead are very much alive. When an inevitable conflict arises between longtime enemies the Nikara Empire and the Federation of Mugen, Rin realizes her shamanic powers may be the only way to save her people. But as she finds out more about the god that has chosen her, the vengeful Phoenix, she fears that winning the war may cost her humanity… The Dragon Republic After committing an atrocity in battle, shamanic warrior Rin is consumed with guilt, an opium addiction, and the murderous commands of the fiery Phoenix god. Channeling her anger against the Empress who betrayed Rin’s homeland, she chooses to join forces with the Empress’s enemy, the Dragon Warlord. But as Rin discovers the true natures of the Empress and the Dragon Warlord, the temptation to unleash the Phoenix’s fearsome power grows?and so does her vengeance… The Burning God After saving Nikan from foreign invaders and battling the evil Empress in a brutal civil war, Rin realizes that her homeland’s real power lies with the millions of common people who thirst for vengeance and revere her as a goddess of salvation. Vowing to defeat all who threaten the shamanic arts, Rin’s power and influence grows?but so does the Phoenix’s intoxicating voice urging her to burn the world and everything in it…

Agatha Christie’s seaside mystery thriller, based on the Devon location of Burgh Island, now reissued as a hardback ‘Special Edition’ with a gorgeous new artwork cover. ’It is peaceful. The sun shines. The sea is blue. But you forget, there is evil everywhere under the sun.’ It was not unusual to find the beautiful bronzed body of the sun-loving Arlena Stuart stretched out on a beach, face down. Only, on this occasion, there was no sun… she had been strangled. Ever since Arlena’s arrival at the resort, Hercule Poirot had detected sexual tension in the seaside air. But could this apparent ‘crime of passion’ have been something more evil and premeditated altogether?