Jana Báliková Libri

When you’ve been set up to lose everything you love, what is there left to fight for?As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes.Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves.When Haymitch’s name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He’s torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who’s nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he’s been set up to fail. But there’s something in him that wants to fight . . . and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena.

"Like two doomed ships that pass in storm We had crossed each other's way: But we made no sign, we said no word, We had no word to say" -Oscar Wilde, The Ballad of Reading Gaol (1898) The poem The Ballad of Reading Gaol (1898) by Oscar Wilde, was inspired by the two years he spent in the jail of Reading Gaol, England. There he experienced the hanging of Royal Horse Guards trooper Charles Thomas Wooldridge, convicted for the murder of his wife. This poem, dedicated to Wooldridge, describes not only his execution, but is also an indictment of the Victorian penal system and a plea for reform of prison conditions. This poem, Wilde's last publication, was very successful and assured he had a steady income until his death at a young age in 1900.

Bestselling author Applegate presents an unforgettable and uplifting tween animal fantasy that explores the power of friendship, art, and hope with humor and touching poignancy. Illustrations.

The true, tumultuous story of Edith Piaf, the Parisian waif who entertained France and the world with her songs, her loves, her scandals, herself. Written by Simone Beteaut, Edith Piaf's half-sister and lifelong partner in mischief when they sang for tips in the streets, squares, cafés, and military camps, while living in a succession of cheap, squalid hotels during Piaf's early years.

Zbierka 91 príbehov chamtivosti, intríg, zrád, vášní, vrážd, ktoré ovplyvnili chod dejín a vytvorili bludisko hádanie, ktoré sa odborníci usilujú rozlúštiť dodnes. Predstavia sa vám záhadní hrdinovia ako Lawrence z Arábie, mních Rasputin, ktorý ovládal ruskú cársku rodinu, básnik lord Byron, poburujúci vysokú spoločnosť svojím životným štýlom alebo Mata Hari. Môžete hľadať pravdu v obľúbených mýtoch a legendách, alebo sa zamyslieť nad niektorými prapodivnými a osudnými omylmi vojnových dejín. Texty dopĺňajú stovky fotografií, ilustrácií a máp, ktoré tieto príťažlivé príbehy ešte viac oživujú a približujú skutočnosti.

This bestselling guide has sold over two million copies and has been revised and expanded with new insights. In anticipation of its sequel film, Steve Harvey offers updated advice for women seeking to understand men better. He discusses concepts like the “90-Day Probation Period” before granting sexual benefits, paralleling it to how companies withhold benefits until employees have proven themselves. Harvey's advice is infused with warmth and humor, aiming to help women navigate relationships. He addresses common concerns, such as feeling like a partner's friends are against you and essential knowledge before saying “I Do.” New insights include ways to add excitement to your relationship, strategies for staying calm when an ex appears, and a readiness test for marriage. Additionally, he provides a 90-day abstinence calendar and tips for successfully navigating this crucial period. Through personal anecdotes about love and courtship, the book offers an honest and realistic exploration of male perspectives on love and sex, equipping women to set realistic expectations in their relationships.

Allan Karlsson compie cento anni e la casa di riposo dove vive intende festeggiare in grande stile. Tuttavia, Allan decide di scappare, scavalcando la finestra con le pantofole ai piedi, per dirigersi verso la stazione degli autobus, lontano dalla megera direttrice. Mentre aspetta il primo pullman, incontra un giovane biondo e arrogante che, con poca cortesia, gli chiede di sorvegliare la sua valigia mentre si reca in bagno. Ignaro delle conseguenze, il giovane non immagina quanto gli costerà questa fiducia. La corriera per una destinazione sconosciuta sta per partire e Allan, per sfuggire alla direttrice che ha già dato l'allerta, decide di salirvi portando con sé la misteriosa valigia. Non sa che il biondino è un feroce criminale disposto a tutto per riavere il suo bagaglio e per eliminare l'anziano. Allan, un centenario che incarna i sogni di molti, è pronto a tutto per non lasciarsi sfuggire questa pericolosa opportunità che il destino gli ha riservato.

Knížka Pondelok v galérii je autorským výborem z pěti básnických sbírek Jany Kantorové-Bálikové, rodilé Bratislavanky, která prožila předcházejících třiadvacet let na sídlišti v Petržalce. Obsahuje básně z období, v němž byli dva (dnes už dospělí) synové dětmi, okolo rostly nové domy a buldozery ničily vlčí máky. Dnes je však všechno jinak a autorka se věnuje především překladatelské tvorbě. Obrazy ovšem nadále zůstávají v galerii její mysli.

"The #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder - now a hit Netflix series - returns with her first novel for adults: a twisty thriller about a young woman trying to solve her own murder"-- Provided by publisher.