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„Využij mě. Získej konečně svou svobodu!“ A Kemi, princezna z malého nigerijského království, to udělala. Oddala se Lukeovi a poté souhlasila, že se za něj i provdá. Přestože ho nemilovala… přestože věděla, že on nebude milovat ji. Luke by svou ženu rád miloval, ale bojí se. Nikdy totiž nedokázal žádné ženě dát víc než jen bolest a trápení! A Kemi, své Kemi nechce ublížit! Ovšem Kemi, která se ho naučila miloval, se nehodlá smířit s tím, že její úžasný manžel jí chce být jenom… přítelem…

Láska je něco, co se děje jiným lidem, ne jemu… O tom byl Lucas přesvědčen. A nic na tom nezmění to, že Ruby je to nejsladší, co v životě zatím potkal! Je ochoten jí nabídnout pouhý týden… po němž se už nikdy neuvidí! A co se stane na ostrově, zůstane na ostrově! Jenomže stačilo několik dní, a Lucas si s Ruby připadal živěji než za celé týdny – dokonce za celé měsíce předtím!

An introduction to silly opposites and the world of Dr. Seuss, perfect for babies and toddlers! Flip the flap – what can you see? Full of Dr. Seuss’s craziest characters and wittiest rhymes, this brilliant board book explores the world of silly opposites. Bright, vibrant and with interactive flaps throughout, the Flip-the-Flap books are brilliantly designed for introducing early concepts to babies and toddlers and offer a perfect first step into the wonderfully wacky world of Dr. Seuss.

An introduction to amazing animals and the world of Dr. Seuss, perfect for babies and toddlers! Flip the flap - what can you see? Full of Dr. Seuss's craziest characters and wittiest rhymes, this brilliant board book explores the world of amazing animals. Bright, vibrant and with interactive flaps throughout, the Flip-the-Flap books are brilliantly designed for introducing early concepts to babies and toddlers and offer a perfect first step into the wonderfully wacky world of Dr. Seuss.

It seems like just another morning. Around the world, people wake up, check the news, open the front door. On every doorstop is a box. Inside that box is the exact number of years that person has left to live. Whether they open it or hide it under their bed, each person must learn to live in this new world: a couple who thought they didn’t have to rush their life together, a doctor who cannot save himself from his own fate, best friends whose dreams are forever entwined, and a politician whose box becomes the powder keg that ultimately changes everything. Enchanting and deeply uplifting, The Measure is a sweeping, ambitious and invigorating story about family, friendship, hope and destiny that encourages us to live life to the fullest.

Učil sa od najhorších masových vrahov. Teraz ich chce prekonať. Detektívi Cara Elliottová a Noah Deakin vyšetrujú sériu naoko nesúvisiacich vrážd, z ktorých každá je iná, no všetky sú až zarážajúco brutálne. Počet obetí narastá a nedá sa prehliadnuť ani podobnosť so slávnymi prípadmi takých vrahov, ako boli Manson, Kemper, Dahmer a ďalší. Detektívi majú riešenie na dosah, no vraždy sú čoraz osobnejšie. Jessica Ambrosová medzitým uteká pred spravodlivosťou. Uprostred noci jej dom zachvátil požiar. Stihla si zachrániť dieťa, no jej manžel uhorel. Po prebratí v nemocnici ju čaká obvinie z podpaľačstva, manželovej vraždy a z dcérinho ublíženia na zdraví. Jej muž nemal šancu z horiaceho domu uniknúť. Našli ho spútaného. Jessica za pomoci zdiskreditovaného a suspendovaného detektíva Nata Griffina odhalí zarážajúce spojenie medzi svojím prípadom a vraždami imitátora, ktorý chce dokonať svoje hrôzostrašné veľdielo. Kto je ten mimoriadne nebezpečný vrah, ktorému prischla prezývka Echoman? Z anglického originálu The Echo Man (HarperCollins Publishers, Londýn 2022) preložila Anna Kolčiterová.

Zapomenutá historie život plný duchů a spiritismu   Píše se rok 1873. Na opuštěném zámku na okraji Paříže se chystá temná seance, kterou vede uznávaná spiritistka Vaudeline D'Allaire. Po celém světě je známá svým talentem vyvolávat duchy obětí vražd, aby zjistila totožnost lidí, kteří je zabili. Je vyhledávaná nejen pozůstalými, ale i vyšetřovateli. Lenna Wickesová přijíždí do Paříže, aby našla odpovědi na otázky týkající se smrti její sestry, ale aby toho dosáhla, musí přijmout neznámé a překonat vlastní logické předsudky vůči okultismu. Požádá Vaudeline, aby jí pomohla najít vraha a zasvětila ji do umění spiritismu. Když je Vaudeline povolána do Anglie, aby vyřešila vraždu vysoce postaveného člověka, Lenna ji doprovází jako učednice. Když se však obě ženy spojí s vlivnými muži z londýnské spiritistické společnosti, aby našly pravdu a spravedlnost a rozluštily záhadu dvou vražd, které spolu možná souvisejí, začnou tušit, že se nejen vydaly po stopě zločinu, ale možná se do něj samy zapletly...   Vyvolávačka duchů je strhující příběh o tajemství, zradě a posmrtném životě.

HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved, essential classics. 'When I was about sixteen I suddenly discovered the joy of mere words' Best known for his remarkable novels Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell's essay writings throughout the 1930s and 40s are just as compelling. From 'Why I Write' to 'Shooting an Elephant' and 'A Hanging', his observations offer contemporary readers a snapshot of Britain during some of its most turbulent decades. This collection, ranging from Orwell's experiences as a police officer in South-East Asia to opinion pieces on British political unrest and the horrors of war, is a selection of his most acclaimed essays, which continue to be revered today for their originality and insight.

a comic about dinosaurs supporting one another through life from the international bestselling team behind dinosaur therapy, @dinosandcomics including exclusive, never-before-seen bonus comics dinosaurs explore the meaning and significance of true friendship

Sequel to the New York Times bestseller Amari and the Night Brothers! Artemis Fowl meets Men in Black in this magical second book in the New York Times bestselling Supernatural Investigations trilogy, soon to be a major movie starring Marsai Martin. Perfect for 8+ fans of Percy Jackson and Nevermoor. After finding her brother and saving the entire supernatural world, Amari Peters is convinced her first full summer as a Junior Agent will be a breeze. But between the fearsome new Head Minister's strict anti-magician agenda, fierce Junior Agent rivalries, and her brother Quinton's curse steadily worsening, Amari's plate is full. So when the secretive League of Magicians offers her a chance to stand up for magiciankind as its new leader, she declines. She's got enough to worry about! But her refusal allows someone else to step forward, a magician with dangerous plans for the League. This challenge sparks the start of the Great Game, a competition to decide who will become the Night Brothers' successor and determine the future of magiciankind. The Great Game is both mysterious and deadly, but among the winner's magical rewards is Quinton's last hope . . . so how can Amari refuse?

The real talk you want about pregnancy, birth, body image, and the newborn days from Meghan Trainor, the chart-topping singer-songwriter behind "All About That Bass" and "Dear Future Husband," and, more importantly, Riley's mom. Meghan Trainor has wanted to be a mom since before she even knew how babies were made. From the moment she discovered she was pregnant with her first child—her son, Riley—she was fascinated by the entire experience. Yes, pregnancy and motherhood are miracles—but even a miracle can freak you out sometimes. Everyone has an opinion on what an expectant mother should feel, think, or do during her pregnancy, and it's hard not to feel overwhelmed with app notifications, well-meaning questions, and unsolicited advice that comes from friends, family, and perfect strangers. Dear Future Mama is a heartfelt and humorous guide for expectant mamas inspired by Meghan's own journey into motherhood and expert insights from Meghan's own personal trainer, registered dietitian, husband, and ob-gyn. No shame, no judgment—just straight talk (and laughs) from a bestie who's been there, including a TMI guide to the good, bad, and WTF of conception, pregnancy, and childbirth advice about everything from ovulation apps to random hair growth Meghan's personal stories about body image, mental health, and navigating her career path as a new mother permission to find the right path for you—ignoring the judgment of others and freeing yourself from the shifting standards of motherhood. Dear Future Mama offers future mamas a place to relax, laugh out loud, and get the pep talk they need to know that they are absolutely not alone.

A sumptuous full-colour art book containing the complete collection of almost 200 sketches, drawings, paintings and maps created by J.R.R. Tolkien for The Lord of the Rings. As he wrote The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien’s mental pictures often found expression in drawing, from rough sketches made within the manuscript to more finished illustrations. Only a few of these were meant for publication; most were aids to help Tolkien conceive his complex story and keep it consistent. Many do not illustrate the final text, but represent moments of creation, illuminating Tolkien’s process of writing and design. In addition to pictorial sketches, numerous maps follow the development of the Shire and the larger landscape of Middle-earth, while inscriptions in runes and Elvish script, and ‘facsimile’ leaves from the burned and blood-stained Book of Mazarbul, support Tolkien’s pose as an ‘editor’ or ‘translator’ of ancient records. The Art of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien collects these drawings, inscriptions, maps, and plans in one volume. More than 180 images are included, all of them printed in colour from high-quality scans and photographs. Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull, two of the world’s leading Tolkien scholars, have edited the book and provide an expert introduction and comments. Readers who have enjoyed The Art of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, with which the book is uniform, will find much of interest also in The Art of The Lord of the Rings.

THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is now a major motion picture from Netflix – starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie, Sophie Anne Caruso, Jamie Flatters, Earl Cave, Kit Young and more! What rises . . . must fall. Two brothers One Good. One Evil. In exchange for power and immortality, they watch over the Endless Woods and rule the School for Good and Evil. Yet all School Masters must face a test. Theirs is loyalty. But what happens when loyalty is corrupted? When the bonds of blood are broken? Who will survive? Who will die? And what will become of the school and its students? The journey that started a hundred years ago throttles towards its end. This final chapter in the duology that began with the RISE OF THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL brings the tale of the twin School Masters to the brink of war and a shocking conclusion that will change the course of the school forever.

THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Featuring paperback exclusive bonus content THIS IS ONE GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT YOU DON'T WANT TO MESS WITH 'Juno Dawson is at the top of her game in this vibrant and meticulous take on witchcraft. Her characteristic wit and grit shine through' Samantha Shannon Hidden among us is a secret coven of witches. Know has Her Majesty's Royal Coven,they protect crown and country from magical forces and otherworldly evil. But their greatest enemy will come from within… There are whisperings of a prophecy that will bring the coven to its knees, and four best friends are about to be caught at the centre. Life as a modern witch was never simple … but now it's about to get apocalyptic.

Televizní producentka Quinn dostane za úkol natočit pro svůj společenský magazín svatbu významné místní celebrity. Mezi smetánkou, která se na obřad v luxusním prázdninovém letovisku sejde, je i její bývalý milenec Logan Bisset. Romantická atmosféra noci na tropickém ostrově přispěje k tomu, že se oba milenci opět sblíží, a Quinn se již podruhé musí rozhodnout, co bude dál. Důležité je, zda se Logan změnil, zda už pochopil, že jsou důležitější věci než za každou cenu vyhrát…

(1. část minisérie Poslání džentlmenů) Přežít v Paříži v době napoleonských válek nebylo vůbec jednoduché. Boj o moc různých frakcí, úskoky, špioni, vraždy… Celeste Fournierová nedůvěřovala vůbec nikomu, jen to jí zaručovalo, že zatím přežila. Ale smyčka už se kolem ní stahovala a Celeste mohla mluvit o štěstí, že prchala z Paříže s nejhledanějším legendárním anglickým špionem, majorem Shayborenem. Čekala je vysilující pouť v převlecích, skrývání před pátrajícími vojáky, ale také noci plné vášně, kdy ve vzájemném objetí nalézali zapomnění před démony minulosti i přítomnosti. Na konci jejich cesty čekalo Celeste těžké rozhodnutí…