Dana Krejčová Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

Lukan Gardova je opilec a karbaník, kterého vyhodili z Akademie kvůli souboji, jímž zneuctil svůj urozený rod. Nyní se protlouká od ničeho k ničemu a marně přemýšlí, jak získat zpátky život, který marnotratně zahodil. Jenomže pak kdosi za podivných okolností zavraždí jeho otce, a Lukan tak získá nový cíl. Sice už nemůže napravit, co provedl, hodlá však odhalit záhadu skrývající se za otcovou smrtí. Hledání odpovědí ho přivede do Safrony, bájného města bohatých kupců, kde se dá za peníze koupit prakticky cokoliv. Lukan hledá jen pravdu, ovšem místo ní odhaluje na každém kroku nebezpečí a tajemství. Protože v Safroně má všechno svou cenu — a cena za pravdu může přinést smrt.

The fifth book in Robert Jordan's internationally bestselling epic fantasy series, THE WHEEL OF TIME, now reissued with a stunning new cover design. The bonds and wards that hold the Great Lord of the Dark are slowly failing, but still his fragile prison holds. The Forsaken, immortal servants of the shadow, weave their snares and tighten their grip upon the realms of men, sure in the knowledge that their master will soon break free ... Rand al' Thor, the Dragon Reborn, knows that he must strike at the Enemy, but his forces are divided by treachery and by ambition. Even the Aes Sedai, ancient guardians of the Light, are riven by civil war. Betrayed by his allies, pursued by his enemies and beset by the madness that comes to the male wielders of the One Power, Rand rides out to meet the foe. Find out more about this title and others at www.orbitbooks.co.uk

Pippa se celá léta skrývá před hrůzou, která ji pronásleduje. Dnes bydlí v bezpečném domě na venkově, kromě práce se věnuje pečení sušenek a za oknem sleduje spoustu zajímavých věcí. Jako třeba nového souseda s nádhernýma zelenýma očima, vražedným úsměvem a sexy tetováním. Malcolm je detektiv, který strávil léta prací v utajení, což si na něm vybralo svou daň, a to tělesně i duševně. Domek kdesi v lesích vypadá jako dokonalé místo, kde by mohl začít znovu. Dokud nezjistí, že to byla past, když mu na dveře zaklepe zvláštní agent Angus Force, který dává dohromady tým pro zvláštní operace v hlubokém utajení. A Force si taky dal spoustu práce, aby Mala a Pippu svedl dohromady. Teď v sobě musí Malcolm najít zabijáka, na něhož se zoufale snaží zapomenout, jinak by se mohly děsivé obavy, které Pippu zahnaly do ústraní, naplnit rychleji, než by kdo čekal…

Perrin Aybara must return to Emond's Field to face the occupying Whitecloaks, while Rand enters the Aiel Waste and the forbidden city of Rhuidean.

In a world rife with unrest, the Empire of the Wolf faces challenges from rebels, heretics, and powerful patricians. The Order of Justices, led by the formidable Sir Konrad Vonvalt, stands as the last line of defense against chaos. Known for his sharp intellect, arcane abilities, and swordsmanship, Vonvalt is joined by his clerk and protégé, Helena Sedanka, who has been shaped by the wars that forged the empire. Their investigation into the murder of a provincial aristocrat reveals a conspiracy that reaches the highest echelons of imperial society. As the situation becomes increasingly personal, they must decide whether to forsake the laws they are sworn to uphold to protect the empire. This gripping debut introduces a protagonist destined to become an icon in fantasy literature, blending action, intrigue, and magic seamlessly. Praise for this work highlights its compelling characters, intricate plot, and the unique fusion of heroic fantasy and murder mystery, leaving readers eager for more. With its dark, gritty world and masterfully crafted narrative, it promises to be a standout in contemporary fantasy.

Vítejte v New Yorku. Ve městě, kde se po ulicích potulují hořící postavy, kde lidé v zářivých kostýmech slézají skleněné a betonové zdi a kde stvůry z vesmíru hrozí pohlcením našeho světa. To je svět nakladatelství Marvel, kde se denně setkává všední s neuvěřitelným. To je svět Zázraků. Staňte se přímými svědky vzniku fantastického světa. Pojďte se podívat na světoznámé hrdiny v jiném světle, s nádechem posvátné bázně a lehkým mrazením v zádech. Poprvé uvidíte svět nakladatelství Marvel ze zcela jiného pohledu - z toho svého.

Fresky na stropě Sixtinské kaple jsou jedním z nejvěhlasnějších mistrovských děl italské renesance. Stephanie Storey ve své knize líčí jejich vznik jako ještě nikdo předtím: očima Michelangelova nejzuřivějšího soka, mladého, pohledného Rafaela Santi z Urbina, vynikajícho malíře posedlého dokonalostí. Rafael osiřel v jedenácti letech a je pevně odhodlán dodržet slib, který dal svému otci na smrtelném loži: stát se největším malířem v dějinách. Ale aby mohl být nejlepší, musí porazit nejlepšího, legendárního sochaře, tvůrce Davida, Michelangela Buonarrotiho. Papež Julius II. povolá oba umělce do Říma a postaví je proti sobě: Michelangelo maluje strop v Sixtinské kapli, zatímco Rafael má na starosti výzdobu papežových soukromých komnat. Rafael usiluje o dokonalost, ale zápasí přitom s vnitřními démony: zoufalou ctižádostí, ochromujícícm strachem z nedokonalosti a nesmírnou osamělostí. Během práce kuje pikle s kardinály, prolézá trosky antického Říma a zamiluje se do pekařovy dcery, která se stala nevěstkou a jako taková jeho múzou. Rafael, malíř v Římě se svým krásným jazykem, působivým prostředím, milými postavami a poutavou zápletkou barvitě líčí život dvou renesančních mistrů soupeřících uprostřed nebezpečných vatikánských síní.

Fervono i preparativi per la festa di primavera, nella regione dei Fiumi Gemelli, e il giovane Rand al'Thor è ansioso di lasciarsi alle spalle un anno difficile, pieno di cattivi presagi. Alcuni stranieri si aggirano per il villaggio di Emond's Field, e non si parla d'altro: un'elegante dama accompagnata da un gelido cavaliere, misteriose figure a cavallo che spariscono nel nulla, un menestrello ansioso di cantare epiche gesta. Sono giunte notizie di una guerra in remote contrade e dell'ascesa di un falso Drago, la cui venuta, temuta e annunciata, porterà una nuova Frattura nel mondo. E il Male si addensa: creature malvagie e leggendarie, i bestiali Trolloc assetati di sangue, si sono scatenati nella caccia a un ragazzo che il Tenebroso sembra temere, e che vuole in ogni modo asservire... Nulla sarà più come prima, nel Disegno delle Epoche tessuto dalla Ruota del Tempo: un mondo inquieto e sgomento si appresta a essere di nuovo preda dell'ombra.

King Simon and Queen Mirimele have ruled the High Ward of Osten Ard for three decades. But the world has reached a critical turning point once again. The realm is threatened by divisive forces, even as old allies are lost, and others are lured down darker paths. Perhaps most terrifying of all, the Norns-- the long-vanquished elvish foe-- are stirring once again. The Norn Queen Utuk'ku has awakened, and is preparing to reclaim the mortal-ruled lands that once were hers. The first step: recover the Witchwood Crown. -- adapted from back cover

Robert Silverberg je žijící legenda science fiction. Tato výjimečná kolekce jeho povídek přináší to nejlepší ze šesti desetiletí jeho bohaté kariéry. Povídky milované, zatracované i oceňované. Dobrodružné i inspirující. A v každém případě dokládající, že titul velmistra si Silverberg zasloužil jako málokdo.

Secret Service agent Ethan Burke discovers what is hidden behind the electric fence that encloses the town of Wayward Pines, Idaho, and keeps all the residents under the control of a delusional madman.

In the year of grace 1345, as Sir Roger Baron de Tourneville is gathering an army to join King Edward III in the war against France, a most astonishing event occurs: a huge silver ship descends through the sky and lands in a pasture beside the little village of Ansby in northeastern Lincolnshire. The Wersgorix, whose scouting ship it is, are quite expert at taking over planets, and having determined from orbit that this one was suitable, they initiate standard world-conquering procedure. Ah, but this time it's no mere primitives the Wersgorix seek to enslave; they've launched their invasion against free Englishmen! In the end, only one alien is left alive; and Sir Roger's grand vision is born. He intends for the creature to fly the ship first to France to aid his King, then on to the Holy Land to vanquish the infidel. Unfortunately, he has not allowed for the treachery of the alien pilot, who instead takes the craft to his home planet, where, he thinks, these upstart barbarians will have no choice but to surrender. But that knavish alien little understands the indomitable will and clever resourcefulness of Englishmen, no matter how great the odds against them. . .

Ethan Burke, one of the few who knows what lies beyond the borders of Wayward Pines, settles uncomfortably into his role as sheriff.

To win an impossible war Captain Kel Cheris must awaken an ancient weapon and a despised traitor general.

Dall'autore di FATHERLAND , CONCLAVE e L'UFFICIALE E LA SPIA . Settembre 1938. Hugh Legat è uno degli astri nascenti del Servizio diplomatico britannico e lavora al numero 10 di Downing Street come segretario particolare del primo ministro, Neville Chamberlain. L’aristocratico Paul von Hartmann fa parte dello staff del ministero degli Esteri tedesco ed è in segreto un membro della cospirazione anti-Hitler. I due uomini, che si erano conosciuti e frequentati a Oxford, non si sono più visti né sentiti per sei anni, fino al giorno in cui le loro strade si incrociano nuovamente in circostanze drammatiche in occasione della Conferenza di Monaco, un momento cruciale che definirà il futuro dell’Europa. Entrambi si ritroveranno di fronte a un grave dilemma: quando sei messo alle strette e il rischio è troppo alto, chi decidi di tradire? I tuoi amici, la tua famiglia, il tuo paese o la tua coscienza? Nella tradizione di Fatherland, che ha reso famoso Robert Harris in tutto il mondo, Monaco è un romanzo di spionaggio basato sui fatti reali che hanno cambiato il corso della storia, che parla di tradimento, coscienza e lealtà ed è ricco di dettagli e figure chiave dell’epoca – Hitler, Chamberlain, Mussolini, Daladier -, raccontati in maniera vivida e cinematografica.

Aly milovala jen jediného muže, ale ten byl donucen opustit město, k čemuž přispěl i Alyin otec, když rodinu jejího milého připravil o dům. No ale její miláček se po letech vrací do města a je to pak známý starý příběh: ona už není holka, ale žena, co ví, co chce, zatímco on je muž se srdcem rozervaným mezi láskou, které se brání, a touhou po pomstě na Alyině otci, který zničil vše, na čem mu záleželo…

A cloth bag containing six copies of the title, that may also include a folder.

On a tiny island off the coast of Italy, a place alive with stories, legends and sometimes miracles, live the Esposito family - spirited and chaotic, they have been running the bar, the House at the Edge of Night, for almost a century. As the island withstands a century of turmoil, transformed in ways both big and small by war, tourism and recession, the House at the Edge of Night remains at the heart of the community. Especially for the women of the Esposito family, who thrive in running the place where unexpected friendships are forged, betrayals are discovered and great love affairs begin.

Il Papa è morto. Dietro le porte chiuse della Cappella Sistina, in completo isolamento, centodiciotto cardinali provenienti da ogni parte del pianeta sono pronti a votare in quella che è l'elezione più segreta del mondo. Sono uomini santi. Ma hanno le loro ambizioni. E hanno tutti dei rivali.Nel corso di settantadue ore uno di loro diventerà la figura spirituale più potente della Terra.Robert Harris, "il maestro dell'intelligent thriller", come è stato definito dal "Times", permette ai lettori di questo straordinario romanzo di entrare nell'universo impenetrabile e segreto del Vaticano, in cui le regole sono sostanzialmente immutate da secoli, creando una storia avvincente che si immerge con inquietante puntualità nei grandi temi che attraversano la società contemporanea.

There is a world of light and shadow, where Good and Evil wage eternal war. It is the world of the wheel of time, the greatest fantasy epic written. As the very fabric of reality years thin all portents indicate that Tarmon Gai'don, the Last Battle, is imminent - and Rand al(Thor must ready himself to confront the Dark One But Rand must first negotiate a truce with the Seanchan armies, as their forces increasingly sap his strength All is in flux as established powers falter In Caemly, Elayne fights to gain the Lion Throne while trying to avert civil war and Egwene finds that even the White Tower is no longer a place of safety The winds of time have whirled into a storm, and Rand and his companions ride in the vortex This small company must prevail against the trials of fate and fortune - or the Dark One will triumph and the world will be lost

These are the voyages of the starship, A.S.F. Willful Child. Its ongoing mission: to seek out strange new worlds on which to plant the Terran flag, to subjugate and if necessary obliterate new life life-forms, to boldly blow the... And so we join the not-terribly-bright but exceedingly cock-sure Captain Hadrian Sawback - think James T Kirk crossed with 'American Dad' - and his motley crew on board the Starship Willful Child for a series of devil-may- care, near-calamitous and downright chaotic adventures through 'the infinite vastness of interstellar space'... The bestselling author of the acclaimed Malazan Book of the Fallen sequence has taken a life-long passion for 'Star Trek' and transformed it into a hugely entertaining spoof on the whole mankind-exploring-space-for-the-good-of-all-species-but-trashing-stuff-with-a- lot-of-hi-tech-kit-along-the-way type over-blown science fiction adventure. The result is smart. inventive, occasionally OTT and often very funny - a novel that both deftly parodies the genre and pays fond homage to it.

The sixth book in Robert Jordan's internationally bestselling epic fantasy series, THE WHEEL OF TIME, now reissued with a stunnng new cover design. Rand al' Thor, the Dragon Reborn, strives to bind the nations of the world to his will, to forge the alliances that will fight the advance of the Shadow and to ready the forces of Light for the Last Battle. But there are other powers that seek to command the war against the Dark One. In the White Tower the Amyrlin Elaida sets a snare to trap the Dragon, whilst the rebel Aes Sedai scheme to bring her down. And as the realms of men fall into chaos the immortal Forsaken and the servants of the Dark plan their assault on the Dragon Reborn ... Find out more about this title and others at www.orbitbooks.co.uk

The first book of the smash-hit Wayward Pines trilogy, from the New York Times bestselling author of Dark Matter, Recursion and Upgrade.

V povídkách tohoto výběru se čtenář setkává s jinou, temnější realitou, rozum se střetává s nepravděpodobností a objevuje se nadpřirozeno. Poe je právem považován za průkopníka hororových příběhů, který svými texty ovlivnil generace spisovatelů a pro mnohé z čtenářů dodnes zůstává nepřekonaným. Originální ilustrace známého argentinského umělce Luise Scafatiho výjimečným způsobem dotvářejí atmosféru Poeových příběhů... Obsahuje povídky: • Černý kocour (The Black Cat) • Jáma a kyvadlo (The Pit and the Pendulum) • Předčasný pohřeb (The Premature Burial)

Eight hundred years have passed since King Connavar of the Riganteand his bastard son,Bane,defeated the invading army of Stone. In that time, Connavar has become a legend, and the Rigante have lost the freedom so many gave their lives to preserve. A conq

Writer J. Michael Straczynski's classic tale of loss and redemption is collected in its entirety with all 12 issues, Midnight Nation #1/2, and a cover gallery. Also includes a touching and insightful afterword from Straczynski.

Photographer Dwight McCarthy tries to live a clean life and avoid trouble because he knows what he's capable of. When a girl from his past shows up, professes her love for him, and tells him she's in way over her head, he knows trouble has found him. Now people are gonna get hurt

Druhá kniha ze série Sin City – Město hříchu vznikla v podobě šesti samostatných sešitů, na rozdíl od předešlého dílu Drsný sbohem (vyšlo v roce 2005), který byl původně členěn na třináct krátkých pokračování. Kniha je kompaktnější, děj svižněji ubíhá a o zvraty není nouze. Kresba je propracovanější, s výraznější hrou světel a stínů. Podle vnitřní chronologie série Sin City se děj odehrává částečně před a sousledně s dějem prvního dílu série – Drsným sbohem. Proto se zde opět můžeme setkat s Marvem (ve filmu Sin City ho ztvárnil Mickey Rourke). Dwight McCarthy je hlavní postavou také třetího pokračování Sin City – Velká tučná zabijačka, které vyšlo v roce 2006.

Bane the Bastard is the illegitimate son of the Rigante king who men called Demonblade. Born of treachery, Bane grew up an outcast in his own land, feared by his fellow highlanders, and denied by the father whose unmistakable mark he bore–the eyes of Connavar, one tawny brown, the other emerald green.Hounded from the country of his birth, Bane found acceptance across the seas–only to have it stripped away in an instant by a cruel and deadly swordsman. Now fighting as a gladiator in the blood-soaked arenas of the Empire, Bane lives for one revenge. And he pursues his goal with the same single-minded determination that won his father a crown.But more is at stake than a young warrior’s quest for vengeance. The armies of the Stone are preparing to march on the lands of the Rigante. The fate of human and Seidh alike will be decided by the clash of swords–and by the bonds of twisted love and bitterness between a father and a son . . .

Všechny zlé věci musí jednou skončí... Jako pán démonů v zácviku získal Raenef mnoho neuvěřitelných zkušeností. Bojoval s nespočetnými nepřáteli, udělal si přátele a navázal hluboký vztah se svým učitelem Eclipsem. Přes roztěkanou povahu se Raenef hodně naučil a hodně dospěl... a teď je to všechno pryč! V tomto posledním svazku se Raenef ocitne zpátky na ulici s děravou pamětí, peněženkou i srdcem. Může takhle skončit nejroztomilejší pán démonů na světě?

First published 1993. Science fantasy. By the author of LEGEND

The Seven Cities Rebellion has been defeated, and Sha'ik is dead, but a final rebel faction remains in Y'Ghatan, led by the fanatical Leoman of the Flails. The Malaz 14th Army, weary from battle, is uneasy about besieging this ancient fortress, the site of Dassem Ultor's death and a massacre of Malazan soldiers. The atmosphere is thick with foreboding. Meanwhile, a greater conflict brews as the Crippled God gains a place in the pantheon, causing a schism that demands sides be taken. The rules of engagement have shifted dramatically, and the first bloodshed will occur in the mortal realm. A diverse cast of characters, including Heboric Ghost Hands, the possessed Apsalar, the killer Cutter, the warrior Karsa Orlong, and the ancient wanderers Icarium and Mappo, are each seeking to shape their destinies against the backdrop of divine interference. With tensions escalating and knives drawn, the gods are less inclined to show mercy. War looms, not just on earth but in the heavens, with the ultimate prize being existence itself. This installment continues the epic saga of the Malazan Book of the Fallen, celebrated for its imaginative scope and recognized as a fantasy classic.

Bei einem Spaziergang auf Schloss Neuschwanstein rutscht Yu-Na aus und stürzt in die Drachenschlucht. Wieder bei Bewusstsein verspricht ihr ein junger Mann, sie nach Hause zu bringen, wenn sie die Königin von Fantasma wird. Yu-Na willigt ein, ahnt jedoch nicht, welche Folgen das für sie hat

Mladý Raenef zklame svého učitele Eklipse a ušetří život nepřítele (což je velice nedémonické), a proto se rozhodne odejít z domova a stát se skutečným pánem démonů. Jenomže život ve velkém, zlém světě není pro nezkušeného démona právě snadný. Raenef párkrát vyvázne jen o vlásek a nakonec narazí na Rasedův chrám, kde se setkává s někým, kdo netouží po ničem víc než po jeho smrti. Naštěstí není Raenef jediným učedníkem...

Yu-Na, einst ein normales Mädchen, wird durch ein Versprechen an Ritter Rieno zur Königin von "Fantasma". In ihrer neuen Rolle fern von Freunden und Familie kämpft sie, sich anzupassen. Unterstützung erhält sie von Rieno und drei Schutzrittern, doch der Konflikt eskaliert mit dem Auftauchen von Prinzessin Libera.

Born In The Storm That Doomed His Father, Connavar Grows To Manhood Among The Mist-Covered Mountains Of Caer Druagh, Where The Rigante Tribe Dwell In Harmony With The Land And Its Gods.But Beyond The Border, Across The Water, An Evil Force Is Gathering Strength, An Unstoppable Force That Will Change The World Beyond All Recognition.Haunted By Malevolent Spirits And Hunted By Evil Men, Connavar Sets Out On A Spectacular Mission To Save His People. In This Latest Tale Of Love And Honour, Friendship And Courage, From The Master Of The Genre, Gemmell Explores The Intriguing Worlds Of Celtic Myth And Earth Magic.

First in a new fantasy series chronicling the lives of characters who live and die by the sword and the arrow, and intorducing Sigarni the silver-haired - huntress, whore, princess

A country in desperate need of heroes. Angostin invaders surge through the Highlands, laying waste to everything in their path. Darkness follows in their wake as a mad necromancer resurrects the eons-dead Vampyre Kings. Only the bandit Jerek Mace, and the magicker and bard Owen Odell, have the courage to fight the Angostins and the undead. Whispers soon spread that Mace is the legendary Morningstar, a saviour who will protect his country in its hour of need. Yet Mace seems nothing more than a thief and a liar. As the final battle approaches, Odell wonders which of the two Maces will triumph: the self-serving rogue or the saviour of his people, the Morningstar.

The prophecy was clear. Upon the death of three kings the world will be plunged into chaos, and all the cast-out demons of history will return to bring blood and horror to the world. Two kings are dead. The third, about to be born, is hunted by the Demon Riders of the Krayakin, Lords of the Undead. All the terrifying forces of evil range against a pregnant queen at bay in a haunted forest. But she is not alone. Three warriors stand with her: the last remnants of the once proud Drenai army. Three old men, ancient heroes, discarded by the king: Nogusta the Swordsman, Kebra the Bowman, and the hulking fighter, Bison. The fate of empires rests on their fading skills as they journey through a tormented world on a perilous quest to save the unborn king. "Winter Warriors is the latest heroic fantasy from the bestselling author of "The Legend of Deathwalker and "Dark Moon, both available in Corgi paperback.

Yu-Na kehrt in den Sommerferien nach Deutschland zurück. Magisch fühlt sie sich von Schloss Neuschwanstein angezogen. Was sie nicht ahnt: Ritter Rieno wartet schon auf sie, um sie nach Fantasma zu bringen

Bohové a démoni vedou nekonečnou bitvu a za bojiště jim slouží říše smrtelníků. Jak už to ve většině dlouhodobých svárů bývá, na důvodech již dávno nezáleží - nenávist se stala smyslem života. Ale pověst praví, že se objeví někdo, kdo mezi bohy a démony nastolí harmonii. Vstupuje Raenef, vysoce urozený démonický dědic, třebaže on sám se ke dvoru příliš nehodí. Král démonů pověří ušlechtilého a moudrého démona-učitele Eklipse, aby Raenefa dostal do správné démonské formy. Raenef je černou ovcí démonického dvora, nevyzná se v magii ani v královské etiketě. Jeho přátelství s Eklipsem však brzy přeroste vztah žáka a učitele. V tomto svazku jsou i dva příběhy navíc: Křišťálové srdce a Terra.

Acclaimed The Science of Discworld centred around an original Pratchett story about the wizards of Discworld.

This novel continues the story of the Druss and Nadir tribes, which began in "Legend" and "Druss the Legend".

The soul of Uther Pendragon is chained in hell. The sword of power is lost in swirling chaos. The realm is under threat from barbarian hordes - led by an Undead god from the vaults of pre-history. And a new Dark Age is dawning over Roman Britain. Then comes a man called Revelation, seeking a child born of a demon...Seeking the legendary Lord of the Lance...Seeking the sword to save the realm.

Kdesi na území Ameriky se nachází opuštěné hornické městečko jménem Silent Hill. Do něj se vypravila mladá studentka fimové školy Lynn DeAngelisová, aby tu natočila dokument o městečku s atmosférou. Netušila, že Silent Hill má i něco navíc. O rok a půl později se nachází na psychyatrii a přes veškeré pokusy nereaguje na léčbu. Jediná naděje kterou má, je odjet se svým ošetřujícím lékařem, DR. Troyem Abernathym na místo, kde její trauma začalo. Do Silent Hillu. Komiks vznikl na námět slavné série počítačových her.

Když svár na život a na smrt mezi dvěma bohatými rodinami začne ohrožovat i život a vládu vévody z Roccy, ten nařídí svatbu. Jenomže tento Romeo svou Julií opovrhuje. A Julie od svého Romea utíká. Dívka je unesena - nebo utekla? - a vévoda zaměstná jistého Sigismonda, muže odnikud, tichého, záhadného a zvídavého, aby jí našel. Účastní se osudové hostiny, která končí ohňostrojem a vraždou vévodkyně z Roccy za okolností, jež ukazují na syna jedné ze znepřátelených rodin. Zatímco chlapce čeká popravčí lešení, Sigismondo se pouští do řešení záhady, zmaří spiknutí - a odhalí vraždu číhající za dvořanskou maskou... Vražda vévodkyně je zasazena do nebezpečné doby, která se živí jedem, do času Mediciů a Borgiů, avšak je navíc okořeněná humorem. Sigismondo, stejně dobrý v přemýšlení jako v zacházení se svou sekerou, prochází příběhem, provázen mazaným prosťáčkem Bennem a jeho maličkými jednouchým pejskem.

Britain's king of the heroic fantasy continues his classic, bestselling Drenai saga

Three centuries after terrible floods drowned most of Earth's civilizations, humanity scratches for safety in a world of deadly evils. And through this world walks Jon Shannow, the Jerusalem Man. His quest is to find lost Jerusalem--and confront the world's evil, including the devil himself.

Beyond WOLF IN SHADOW to an earlier layer in David Gemmell's fantasy of the Sipstrassi Stones: rebellion and invasion plunge Britannia into the Dark Ages. Chaos and terror stalk the land, the King slain by traitors, the great Sword of Power vanished beyond the Circle of Mist. Saxons, Angles, Jutes and Brigante tribesman mass together to destroy the realm, aided by the powers of the Witch Queen and the Lord of the Undead. Against them stands a weakling boy, and an old mountain warrior. But the boy has the blood of kings, and the warrior is Culain, the legendary Lord of the Lance. And he alone knows the dread secret of the Witch Queen.

Kniha 20 návrhů malých zahrad dokazuje, že omezený prostor neznamená omezené možnosti při tvorbě zelených koutů našich dvorků, předzahrádek i teras. Vytvořte si svou zahrádku snů s našimi návrhy, které dokáží využít i tu nejméně slibnou parcelu. Svěží nápady pro každý tip zahrádky - od rodinné po formální, od zahrádky s květináči po módní štěrkovou zahrádku - jistě pomohou snaze vnést do vašeho soukromí nový vzduch.... celý text

In the vast dominion of Seven Cities, in the Holy Desert Raraku, the seer Sha'ik and her followers prepare for the long-prophesied uprising known as the Whirlwind. Unprecedented in size and savagery, this maelstrom of fanaticism and bloodlust will embroil the Malazan Empire in one of the bloodiest conflicts it has ever known, shaping destinies and giving birth to legends . . . Set in a brilliantly realized world ravaged by dark, uncontrollable magic, this thrilling novel of war, intrigue and betrayal confirms Steven Erikson as a storyteller of breathtaking skill, imagination and originality--the author who has written the first great fantasy epic of the new millennium.

Zapadlé aljašské městečko Barrow je známé díky zvláštnímu přírodnímu úkazu- od 18.listopadu do 17.prosince tam nevychází slunce a Barrow se ponoří do tmy. Do tohoto severoamerického města se začínají plížit krvežíznivý upíři pro které je zde přichystáno 30 dní plných lidských obětí a s nimi související krve. Poslední nadějí lidského druhu je šerif Eben a jeho zástupkyně/manželka Stella. Dokáží zachránit zbylé obyvatele před nočními tvory?

The definitive edition of the classic graphic novel—including never-before-seen material and a new introduction by the author. When James O’Barr poured the pain and anguish of a personal tragedy into the drawings that comprise The Crow, his intensely cathartic story of Eric—who returns from the dead to avenge his and his fiancée’s murder at the hands of a street gang—resonated with readers around the world. Now, the illustrated tale that became the “thrilling” (Los Angeles Daily News) and “spectacular” (Chicago Tribune) screen triumph is re-released in an expanded version the author originally intended, complete at last with: —Thirty pages of never-before-seen artwork, including a new closing segment, “Sparklehorse,” and the touching new scene, “An August Noel” —A new Introduction by James O’Barr —Lost sequences restored using the artist’s original technique This is The Crow like you’ve never seen it before—the powerful journey of an avenging angel and a celebration of true love...as fierce, intelligent, and unforgettable as when it was first conceived. Suggested for mature readers.

The Vast Malazan Empire Simmers With Discontent, Its Subject States Bled Dry By Interminable Warfare, Purges, Internecine Strife And Clashes With Anomander Rake, Lord Of Moon S Spawn, And The Mysterious Tiste Andii. Even The Imperial Legions, Long Inured To The Bloodshed, Yearn For Some Respite. Yet The Empress Rule Remains Absolute, Enforced By Her Dread Claw Assassins.For Sergeant Whiskeyjack And His Cynical Squad Of Bridgeburners, And For Tattersail, Sole Surviving Sorceress Of The Second Legion, The Aftermath Of The Siege Of Pale Should Have Been A Time To Heal The Still Living And Mourn The Many Dead. The Empress Has Other Ideas. Darujhistan, Last Of The Free Cities Of Genabackis, Still Holds Out Against Her And It Is To This Ancient And Noble Bastion Of Independence That She Turns Her Predatory Gaze.However, It Would Appear The Empire Is Not The Only Player In This Great Game. A More Sinister, Shadowbound Force Is Poised To Make Its First Move, As Captain Ganoes Paran, Aide To The Empress Adjunct Is About To Discover. For He Has Been Chosen For An Altogether Higher Purpose - As Harbinger Of The Gods Themselves...Conceived And Written On An Epic Scale, Gardens Of The Moon Is A Breathtaking Achievement - A Novel In Which Grand Design, A Dark And Complex Mythology, Wild And Wayward Magic And A Host Of Enduring Characters Combine With Thrilling, Powerful Storytelling To Resounding Effect.

865 d.C.: le Isole Britanniche sono una terra lacerata da rivalità, lotte e guerre fratricide, ma su tutti governa l'autorità della Chiesa. Potenti vescovi e alti prelati riempiono d'oro le cattedrali, lanciando scomuniche e minacce di dannazione eterna a tutti coloro che si oppongono al loro primato. Ma c'è chi non ha paura dei loro anatemi: è il fiero popolo dei Vichinghi, temuto in tutto il nord. Essi seguono la Via degli Dèi di Asgard che reca come emblema il martello di Thor, e sono più che mai decisi a espandere le loro conoscenze e il loro potere, attraverso la conquista di nuove terre. Ma se i Vichinghi guardano con occhi avidi una Britannia debole e divisa, sulla loro strada si erge la Chiesa e si profila un epico scontro fra i simboli del Martello e della Croce. Al centro di questo sanguinoso conflitto c'è Shef, il figlio bastardo di un razziatore del nord e di una dama inglese prigioniera degli invasori. Il giovane è guidato da strane visioni che sembrano evocate per lui da Odino in persona. E Shef è l'unico a immaginare nuove armi e nuove tattiche con le quali dar vita a un grande regno e sfidare addirittura il sacro potere di Roma! Harry Harrisono, autore della trilogia bestseller degli Yilanè, ritorna con una nuova, possente creazione di storia alternativa, dove lo scontro di due popoli e due relgioni cambia per sempre l'umanità. Copertina di Kevin Johnson

Tearský Kámen, pevnost z pověstí, byla dobyta a Callandor, Meč, jenž není mečem, byl získán. Ale pro Randa al'Thora, jenž se stal Drakem Znovuzrozeným, je to teprve začátek. Jeho přátelé i nepřátelé kují pikle a vznešený Drak studuje zapsaná proroctví a snaží se ovládnout jedinou sílu, která mu patří. Dozví se však jen to, že musí dojít k válce – válce proti Zaprodancům a všem, kteří stojí proti Draku Znovuzrozenému. A zdi věznice, v níž je držen Temný, pomalu povolují. Rand al'Thor ví, komu se musí v konečné bitvě postavit…

While the warlike and heartless Aenir ravage the territory outside the mountain fastness of the clans, Sigarni, the Hawk Queen, arrives in this alternate version of her own universe through a gate in space and time. Taliesen, last of the gatekeepers, has no idea why she has arrived but knows that heroes are needed... Only Caswallon, loner, warrior and thief, realises the true extent of danger and horrors that his people are about to face. As Taliesen tries to discover Sigarni's purpose, Caswallon must unite the clans to overcome their greatest peril. In this sequel to THE IRONHAND'S DAUGHTER, David Gemmell returns to the clean air of High Druin and the smell of blood and burning that is soon to taint it.

Celá staletí potulní kejklíři vyprávěli příběhy o ztraceném Valerském rohu, bájném rohu, který přivolá mrtvé hrdiny všech věků. Roh byl objeven – jen aby byl vzápětí ukraden spolu s dýkou z Shandar Logotu, na níž závisí život Mata, přítele Randa al´Thora. Nesmírně těžký úkol získat věci zpět teď mladého Randa tíží, protože tím, že bude pokračovat v hledání, se zároveň přiblíží naplnění osudu, kterému se chce zoufale vyhnout. Ale hledání Valerského rohu je jen začátkem Randovy dlouhé cesty k odhalení…

Drak Znovuzrozený - dávno předpovězený vůdce, jenž má zachránit svět, a zároveň ho zničit. Zachránce, jenž má zešílet a pobít ty, které miluje, je na útěku před svým osudem. Je schopen se dotknout jediné síly, ale není schopen ji řídit, a jelikož ho tomu nemá kdo naučit - protože to naposledy muži uměli před tisíci lety - Rand al'Thor ví, že se Temnému musí postavit sám. Ale jak?

L'Ultima Battaglia si avvicina, e così lo scontro finale tra il Drago Rinato e il Tenebroso: l'Ombra è pronta a oscurare ogni luogo del mondo. La Ruota del tempo sarà spezzata e le Epoche verranno ricostruite a immagine del Male. Ma Rand può salvare l'umanità, accettando il suo ruolo di Drago Rinato e trovando Callandor, l'antica spada del Drago, la spada che non può essere toccata. I destini di ognuno sono legati a quello di Rand. Mat combatte fra la vita e la morte a causa della contaminazione di Shadar Logoth, mentre Perrin è scisso fra il mondo degli umani e quello dei lupi. La missione di Moiraine diventa sempre più difficile e l'Aes Sedai sarà costretta a ricorrere a metodi proibiti da millenni per combattere la Progenie dell'Ombra.

Rand Al'Thor is determined to flee his destiny but he cannot run for ever. With every passing day the Dark One grows in strength and strives to shatter his ancient prison, to break the Wheel and bring an end to Time. If he is not stopped, the Pattern that sustains reality will be destroyed and the world will be damned for ever. So, even as Rand runs, the Pattern draws him closer to his fate... So concludes part two of THE GREAT HUNT, the continuing epic tale of Rand Al'Thor, and those who fight to preserve the world from the threat of the Dark. Also in the series: FROM THE TWO RIVERS TO THE BLIGHT THE HUNT BEGINS

Despite the magical aid of Moraine Sedai and the awesome fighting skills of the warrior Lan, Rand Al'Thor and his friends have been unable to throw off the foes that pursue them. Even a detour through the ghosts of the ruined city of Shadar Logoth has failed to deter the Dark One's minions. Now the companions have a Trolloc army at their rear and eyeless shadowmen, known as Myrddraal, laying ambushes on the roads ahead. Worse still, the Dark One has dispatched his most feared general to ensure that Rand will die. Aginor is the powerful magician whose dark magic first created the Trollocs and he will stop at nothing to fulfil his master's bidding. Unless Rand can unlock the secrets of his extraordinary destiny, Aginor will destroy him and the darkness will triumph forever.

A fantasy novel featuring Jon Shannow, who is the only one who can find the Sword of God in order to close the gateway between past and present, unaware that his actions could warp time itself and result in the destruction of worlds. From the author of KNIGHTS OF DARK RENOWN, DARK MOON and ECHOES OF THE GREAT SONG.

Britain's king of heroic fantasy continues his classic, bestselling Drenai saga.

He is DRUSS the Legend . His skill in battle has earned him a fearsome reputation throughout the world and the stories of his life are told everywhere. But the grizzled veteran has spurned a life of fame and fortune and has retreated to the solitude of his mountain lair to await his old enemy, Death. Meanwhile, barbarian hordes of the Nadir are on the march, conquering all before them. All that stands before them and victory is the legendary six-walled fortress of the Drenai empire, Dros Delnoch. If the fortress falls, so do the Drenai. Druss reluctantly agrees to come out of retirement. But can even Druss live up to his own legends? Held by many to be Gemmell's most iconic work, the book is considered a classic in the heroic fantasy genre.

It is told through the eyes of Starship Trooper Johnny Rico, from his idealistic enlistment in the infantry of the future, through his rigorous training to the command of his own platoon of infantrymen. His destiny is a galactic war of unlimited violence and destruction, in which he and his fellow troopers scour the metal-strewn emptiness of space to hunt down a terrifying enemy - an insect life form which threatens the very future of mankind.

La dea-bambina Aphrael ha nascosto il Bhelliom, la leggendaria pietra, sul fondo dell'oceano per evitare che i mortali ne siano tentati. Sparhawk, valoroso campione della regina, ha il compito di recuperare la rosa di zaffiro per contrastare i diabolici piani dei nemici che minacciano l'impero tamul e la sua patria. Il viaggio del cavaliere, protetto dalla dea, è pieno di pericoli: lui e i suoi compagni devono difendere la gemma dalle forze del male, poiché se cadesse nelle mani sbagliate, verrebbe usata per scopi malvagi, devastando la terra. Nel frattempo, mostri temuti dilagano nell'impero: entità spaventose dai corpi incandescenti, il cui tocco liquefa le carni umane. Queste creature mitologiche circonderanno presto il coraggioso gruppo. Con questo avvincente volume, il secondo della saga dei famuli, l'autore continua la sua esaltante narrazione in un universo fantastico, ricco di avventure e personaggi straordinari. Un romanzo best-seller negli Stati Uniti e in Gran Bretagna, che dipinge le avventure di uomini e dei, streghe e guerrieri in un mondo incantevole e irresistibile.

This collection contains ten stories reflecting the endless variety of life on the planet Majipoor. The stories include "Thesme and the Ghayrog", "In the Fifth Year of the Voyage", "The Desert of Stolen Dreams" and "Voriax and Valentine".