Zdík Dušek Libri

Tajuplný Havran nastražil na Christophera strašlivou past a on teď sedí zavřený ve vězení v Toweru. Tento hrůzný čin je první z řady her, které Havran hodlá s Christopherem hrát... her, které jsou výzvou i rizikem zároveň. Po propuštění z vězení se Christopher, Tom a Sally pustí s Havranem do hry na kočku a myš, která je zavede do všech koutů…

As the plague decimates London in 1665 and an assassin threatens the apothecary's life, apprentice Christopher Rowe and his faithful friend Tom, following a trail of puzzles, riddles, and secrets, risk their lives to untangle the heart of a dark conspiracy.

Návrat do Londýna komplikuje odhalení vražedného spiknutí. Pátý díl dobrodružné série plný magie, záhad a šifer. Christopher, Tom a Sally jsou zpátky v Londýně. Epidemie moru ustoupila a král, spokojený s jejich službami, jim nabídne překvapivou odměnu. Potíže je však sledují až domů... Neznámý vrah zaútočí na jejich starého přítele a nechá ho umírat. Pak se objeví anonymní dopis – záhadné varování ukryté v hádance a tajné šifře. Christopher a jeho přátelé zjišťují, že narazili na spiknutí hrozící smrtí králi... i každému, kdo se postaví zrádcům do cesty.

Kompletní vydání trojdílné sci-fi série "Hunger games", která se zabývá zajímavým fenoménem reality show a zachycuje průběh velkolepé, na druhé straně však i poněkud zvrácené televizní soutěže, v níž jsou ve hře lidské životy. Vítězství znamená slávu a bohatství. Prohra znamená jistou smrt. Hunger Games začínají... V troskách bývalé Severní Ameriky se rozkládá země Panem s nablýskaným hlavním městem Kapitolem a dvanácti okolními kraji. Kapitol jim vládne krutou a tvrdou rukou. Poslušnost si udržuje kláním Hunger Games – zvrácenou televizní reality show, ve které každoročně jedna dívka a jeden chlapec z každého kraje nedobrovolně bojují o život. Do hry však vstupuje šestnáctiletá Katniss, která se nehodlá podřídit... Překvapivé výsledky zápasu povzbudí obyvatele země Panem, aby se postavili k odporu, a v krajích se formuje odboj. Podaří se zabránit krvavému střetnutí, jehož důsledky by byly víc než hrozivé? Souborné vydání světového bestselleru.

Christopher Rowe is back and there are more puzzles, riddles, and secrets to uncover in this fourth novel of the award-winning Blackthorn Key series. Christopher Rowe has no idea who he is. After being shipwrecked in Devonshire, he wakes up alone, his memories gone. Villagers tell him he was possessed by an unseen evil, and only became conscious after being visited by the local witch. As Christopher tries to get his bearings, he realizes his current state may be far from coincidence. Dark events have been happening in this corner of Britain—village children are disappearing without a trace. There are whispers that the malevolent ghost of the White Lady has returned to steal the children away, one by one, and consume their souls. Thankfully, friends Tom and Sally find Christopher and help him reconnect with his unique skills and talents, even as his memories elude him. But as motives and secrets are revealed, Christopher finds himself in a desperate race to reclaim his memories and discover the missing children before it’s too late.

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.

In Faithless in Death, the new Eve Dallas police thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts, what looked like a lover’s quarrel turned fatal has bigger—and more terrifying—motives behind it... The scene in the West Village studio appears to be classic crime-of-passion: two wineglasses by the bed, music playing, and a body with a bashed-in head. But when Dallas tracks down the wealthy Upper East Side woman who called 911, the details don’t add up. Gwen Huffman is wealthy, elegant, tearful over the trauma of finding the body—but why did it take an hour to report it? And why is she lying about little things? As Eve and her team look into it, they find that the lies go well beyond murder—and soon they’re getting the FBI involved in a case that involves a sinister, fanatical group and a stunning criminal conspiracy...

It's really cold outside and we're all hoping it's going to snow. Yeah! Derek and I could make a snow Rooster and have a snowball fight (look out, Delia!). Granny Mavis has started to knit me a new winter jumper, but by the looks of things I'm not sure it's going to fit. . .

Adele pracuje v sanfranciské nemocnici jako zdravotní sestra. Jednoho dne přivezou pacienta po mrtvici s chybně fungujícím kardiostimulátorem, který ruší všechny elektrické přístroje v okolí. Adele se rozhodne jeho strojek prozkoumat. Po pokusu o vraždu je však zřejmé, že kdosi tomu chce za každou cenu zabránit. K podivným vraždám dochází po celých Spojených státech a Adele neomylně vytuší, že v nebezpečí je mnohem víc pacientů.

66 × 4 = 264 = vítězství?!? Jen jednou za život se pořádá závod na zamrzlý konec světa. Cena pro statečného vítěze? Nevyčíslitelná! Pocit dokonalého štěstí, že to dokázal!!! Není to totiž žádná sranda. Cestu k cíli ohrožují sněžní obři, mořské nestvůry a tlupy hladových yettiů. Šen a Sika nemohou odolat touze po dobrodružství a hlavně po vítězství. Čekají na ně silní soupeři, ale ti na rozdíl od nich nemají šestašedesát mopslíků, a tedy saně poháněné dvěma sty šedesáti čtyřmi tlapkami. To by v tom byl mops, aby nevyhráli.

Jack and his friends Amelia and Xander are in Zanzibar diving for lost treasure to support Jack's mother's coral protection project. Going further than usual on their last day, their dive boat is lured into a trap and captured by Somali pirates. Determined that his mother shouldn't pay a ransom for their release, Jack won't give up his attempts to escape. Transferred to a militia training camp for boy soldiers, the trio's only hope is the resourceful Somali boy Mo who befriends them.

Studená válka sice skončila pádem Berlínské zdi, ale v poslední době opět vzrůstají obavy z Ruska a jeho zahraniční politiky. Autor popisuje rozmach ruského impéria, nevynechává velké postavy ruských dějin ani rozšiřování moci Kremlu prostřednictvím satelitních států, studenou válku, vývoj na Ukrajině a okomentuje i to, jak putinovské Rusko znovu razantně dává najevo svou sílu.

Non puoi rifiutarti di partecipare agli Hunger Games, l'implacabile reality show organizzato ogni anno a Capitol City al quale ogni Distretto deve inviare due partecipanti: un ragazzo e una ragazza tra i dodici e i diciotto anni lanciati nell'Arena a combattere fino alla morte. Sopravvive solo uno, il più bravo, il più forte, il più furbo. Vincere significa fama e ricchezza. Perdere significa morte certa. Ma per vincere bisogna scegliere. Tra sopravvivenza e amore. Tra egoismo e amicizia.

Katniss e Peeta, dopo aver sfidato lo Stato vincendo gli Hunger Games, diventano simbolo di libertà nei distretti di Panem. Tuttavia, il presidente Snow indice una nuova edizione dei giochi, costringendo i protagonisti a tornare nell'arena, dove dovranno affrontare torture ancora più terribili. Età di lettura: da 14 anni.

1806: Astrid Pooleová se v den své svatby stane obětí vraždy a s posledním dechem slíbí novomanželovi, že ho nikdy neopustí. Současnost: Grafička Sonya se s úžasem dozvídá, že její zesnulý otec měl bratra, dvojče, který jí odkázal svůj viktoriánský dům a veškeré jmění. Poté, co Sonya dorazí na místo, zjistí, že spolu s majetkem zdědila i rodinné prokletí.

"The #1 New York Times bestselling author presents a gripping new thriller that pits homicide detective Eve Dallas against a conspiracy of exploitation and evil..."--

Vsadili vše na jedinou kartu. Bude jim však stačit chytrost, mrštnost a odvaha, když při nich nebude stát štěstí? Nový akční příběh od autora oblíbené série Alchymistova šifra. Callan a jeho parťáci nikdy neměli lehký život. Jen díky své šikovnosti a neobyčejným schopnostem teď dostali nabídku, která převyšuje i ty nejdivočejší sny. Co na tom, že jde o krádež, na které si vylámala zuby řada dospělých, a oni nejsou ještě ani plnoletí. Když zvládnou vyfouknout přísně střežený poklad nejmocnějšímu čaroději ve městě, budou moct pověsit svoji stinnou minulost na hřebík! Callana však celý život varovali, že kouzlům je lepší jít z cesty. Můžou se kdykoliv obrátit proti vám a způsobit, že místo abyste podvod řídili vy, stanete se jeho obětí. Stojí ten risk za to?

Every cop gets angry when a police officer is killed. And Lieutenant Eve Dallas is no exception. Throwing every resource into solving Amarylis Coltraine's brutal murder, Eve encounters bitter opposition from Coltraine's fellow officers, who are desperate to take over the case. But when Eve receives a strange parcel containing Coltraine's badge and gun together with a note threatening the imminent arrival of her own ID, she knows the case has just got personal. Then a link to millionaire Alex Ricker, son of a criminal she had put behind bars, heats things up even further. Ricker was romantically involved with Amarylis - did she leak information to him and then have a change of heart? Eve must put herself in extreme danger to get to the truth . . .

Charlottina osmiletá dcera Stella je nadprůměrně chytré, nejspíš geniální dítě. Charlottu ale znepokojuje a děsí náhlá proměna její osobnosti. Po nečekaném odchodu a smrti oblíbené chůvy Blanky má totiž Stella najednou úplně jiné chutě, záliby, dovednosti i temperament. Chováním i zjevem se začíná výrazně podobat právě Blance, pocházející z Arménie, ať už jde o používané obraty, chyby v angličtině, vzhled vlasů, rukopis nebo neustálou chuť na dušené jehněčí, a to navzdory dosavadnímu vegetariánství. Charlotte, čekající druhé dítě a vyčerpaná těhotenstvím a častými nevolnostmi, je přesvědčená, že za Stellinou proměnou je nějakým způsobem Blanka. Že by Stellu posedla? Nebo se Stella stala svou bývalou chůvou? Nebo si tu chce Blančin duch něco vyřídit? Čím víc je Charlotte celou záležitostí pohlcená, tím víc je přesvědčená, že jen ona může svou dceru zachránit... I přesto, že se záhy ukáže, že její muž považuje všechna její podezření pouze za konstrukt její mysli. Jedinečný, mrazivý příběh zkoumá nezřetelné hranice diagnózy u dětí a zásadní význam mateřských instinktů. Napínavý, nefalšovaně děsivý román s příchutí nadpřirozena ve stylu Iry Levina je ódou na mateřství, od které se nebudete schopní odtrhnout až do velkolepého, překvapivého finále.

Santiago, a young Mexican American, fulfills his dream of playing soccer when a chance encounter in inner-city Los Angeles results in a trip to England to try out for the Newcastle United soccer team.

Ecco a voi i BTS, i re del K-pop, nella prima biografia della boyband coreana che sta conquistando il mondo! Inseriti dal Time tra le 25 personalità più influenti su internet, i BTS sono un vero e proprio fenomeno. Il loro peculiare mix di pop e hip hop, il look coloratissimo e lo straordinario sostegno della ARMY, l’appassionata fanbase, hanno portato i loro album in vetta alle classifiche internazionali. BTS - Icone del K-Pop racconta la storia di questi sette bellissimi ragazzi – RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V e Jungkook – e della loro ascesa come nuove stelle della musica mondiale. Attraverso ampi approfondimenti su vari membri della band, sulla loro musica e su quello che la rende unica, questo libro ricostruisce tutta l’avventura, dagli esordi fino all’esplosione sui social network… coronata dalla fama e dal successo planetario. Il libro contiene anche sedici pagine di fotografie a colori della band mentre suona dal vivo, scherza e si diverte. I ragazzi hanno recentemente annunciato un tour mondiale, che ha fatto il tutto esaurito nel giro di pochi minuti. Tenetevi pronti per lo tsunami Bangtan Boys!

This heart-wrenching novel about family and war unearths generations of secrets and sacrifices-perfect for fans of The Paris Orphan and The Lost Girls of Paris. 2017, London: When Aurelia Leclaire inherits an opulent Paris apartment, she is shocked to discover her grandmother's hidden secrets-including a treasure trove of famous art and couture gowns. One obscure painting leads her to Gabriel Seymour, a highly respected art restorer with his own mysterious past. Together they attempt to uncover the truths concealed within the apartment's walls. Paris, 1942: The Germans may occupy the City of Lights, but glamorous Estelle Allard flourishes in a world separate from the hardships of war. Yet when the Nazis come for her friends, Estelle doesn't hesitate to help those she holds dear, no matter the cost. As she works against the forces intent on destroying her loved ones, she can't know that her actions will have ramifications for generations to come. Set seventy-five years apart, against a perilous and a prosperous Paris, both Estelle and Lia must summon hidden courage as they navigate the dangers of a changing world, altering history-and their family's futures-forever.

In Shadows in Death, the new novel in Nora Roberts's #1 New York Times bestselling series, Lt. Eve Dallas is about to walk into the shadows of her husband’s dangerous past... While Eve examines a fresh body in Washington Square Park, her husband, Roarke, spots a man among the onlookers he’s known since his younger days on the streets of Dublin. A man who claims to be his half brother. A man who kills for a living—and who burns with hatred for him. Eve is quick to suspect that the victim’s spouse—resentful over his wife’s affair and poised to inherit her fortune—would have happily paid an assassin to do his dirty work. Roarke is just as quick to warn her that if Lorcan Cobbe is the hitman, she needs to be careful. Law enforcement agencies worldwide have pursued this cold-hearted killer for years, to no avail. And his lazy smirk when he looked Roarke’s way indicates that he will target anyone who matters to Roarke...and is confident he’ll get away with it. Eve is desperate to protect Roarke. Roarke is desperate to protect Eve. And together, they’re determined to find Cobbe before he finds them—even if it takes them across the Atlantic, far outside Eve’s usual jurisdiction...

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V Erdasu se vypráví tato legenda... Vlk Brigan, leopardice Uraza, panda Dží a sokolice Essix – čtyři Padlí. Dávno předtím, než přišli na svět jako spirituální zvířata, obývali divoká zákoutí světa jako Velcí strážci, nejmocnější tvorové v Erdasu. Když povstal šílený král, přidali se tito čtyři odvážlivci k armádě lidí a zvířat, která ho měla za úkol porazit. Aby se jim to podařilo, museli zaplatit cenu nejvyšší, obětovat své životy. V této knize najdete jejich dávno zapomenuté příběhy. Dozvíte se o nejodvážnějších činech, jaké kdy Erdas zažil, i o bezohledné zradě, která byla na samém počátku.

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Lieutenant Eve Dallas uncovers a conspiracy when she investigates the murders of some of New York City's troubled youth in this thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling In Death series. Leading the demolition of a long-empty New York building that once housed a makeshift shelter for troubled teenagers, Lieutenant Eve Dallas’s husband uncovers two skeletons wrapped in plastic. And by the time Eve’s done with the crime scene, there are twelve murders to be solved. The victims are all young girls. A tattooed tough girl who dealt in illegal drugs. The runaway daughter of a pair of well-to-do doctors. They all had their stories. And they all lost their chance for a better life. Then Eve discovers a connection between the victims and someone she knows. And she grows even more determined to reveal the secrets of the place that was called The Sanctuary—and the evil concealed in one human heart.

To find justice for a new victim, Lieutenant Eve Dallas will have to discover what dirty secrets Larinda Mars used to victimize others. But along the way, Eve may be exposed to information she really didnt want to know

What would you do to protect your family? When Paul Rogan sets off a bomb at his office, killing eleven people, no one can understand why. He was a loving husband and father, with everything to live for. Then his wife and daughter are found chained up in the family home, and everything becomes clear. Rogan had been given a horrifying choice - set off the bomb, or see his loved ones suffer and die. Lieutenant Eve Dallas knows the violence won't end here. The men behind the attack are determined, organised and utterly ruthless. In this shocking and challenging case, both Eve and husband Roarke are heading into serious danger.

"In the latest thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, homicide detective Eve Dallas investigates a murder with a mysterious motive-and a terrifying weapon. Pediatrician Kent Abner received the package on a beautiful April morning. Inside was a cheap trinket, a golden egg that could be opened into two halves. When he pried it apart, highly toxic airborne fumes entered his body-and killed him. After Eve Dallas calls the hazmat team-and undergoes testing to reassure both her and her husband that she hasn't been exposed-it's time to look into Dr. Abner's past and relationships. Not every victim Eve encounters is an angel, but it seems that Abner came pretty close-though he did ruffle some feathers over the years by taking stands for the weak and defenseless. While the lab tries to identify the deadly toxin, Eve hunts for the sender. But when someone else dies in the same grisly manner, it becomes clear that she's dealing with either a madman-or someone who has a hidden and elusive connection to both victims"--

Third high-octane instalment in the bestselling author's compelling Jack Courtney Adventures for readers 10+, following CLOUDBURST and THUNDERBOLT. On the pretext of making a film for his mother's environmental protection work, Jack wangles an expedition to the Arctic with his friends Amelia and Xander and cousin Caleb.

Poodhalte roušku životních osudů dvou slavných mužů, kteří rozčeřili poklidné vody módního světa. Autorka Dana Thomasová líčí fascinující i krutý svět módní branže bez příkras. Vysoké ambice často přicházejí s vysokou cenou a tvrdým dopadem. Před více než dvěma desetiletími se na britské návrhářské scéně objevili excentričtí muži John Galliano a Alexander McQueen, kteří chtěli rozpoutat módní revoluci. Galliano začínal jako ilustrátor, zatímco McQueen pracoval jako krejčí na Savile Row. Po získání prestižních pozic ve firmách Givenchy a Dior se tlak na ně stal neúnosným. Navenek silní, ale v soukromí plaší umělci čelili drtivým nárokům módního průmyslu. V roce 2010 Dior ukončil spolupráci s Gallianem kvůli jeho nepřijatelným výrokům, zatímco McQueen spáchal sebevraždu tři týdny před plánovanou přehlídkou. Oba návrháři šokovali britskou společnost svými odvážnými modely a neotřelými nápady. Galliano přinesl koncept smyslné siluety tvaru přesýpacích hodin, zatímco McQueen uchvátil módní svět svou převratnou kolekcí ve dvaceti třech letech. V roce 2011 si Kate Middletonová oblékla model od McQueena na svatbu s princem Williamem.

Kdo by to byl řekl, že se z nudného účetního může vyklubat… SMRŤÁK! Skrývá Jimův táta děsivé tajemství? Jim Čeřík nutně potřebuje Turboběžku! Nejenže je extrarychlá a superhustá, ale hlavně – právě na ní začala jezdit do školy úžasná Fiona. Jestli si ji nepořídí co nejdřív, hrozí, že Fiona zmizí turborychlostí z jeho života. A tak Jim s kamarádem Willem vymyslí plán, jak Turboběžku získat. Stačí se jen nenápadně vplížit do kanceláře Jimova táty. To bude hračka, vždyť pan Čeřík je jen nudný účetní. Nebo není?

Terra Santa, estate 1134. Lo cerca da sedici anni. Per recuperarlo, ha sacrificato la sua giovinezza e il patrimonio della sua famiglia. Si è persino travestita da uomo, così da essere ammessa tra i Templari e prendere parte alle crociate. E, alla fine, ha trovato la cripta. Ora l’ultimo ostacolo è un vecchio guardiano, un guardiano che aspetta quel momento da 455 anni… Seychelles, oggi. Lo teme da giorni. Per sfuggirgli, Amanda Gant ha viaggiato sotto falso nome e ha evitato l’occhio indiscreto delle telecamere a circuito chiuso, finché non è salita a bordo di uno yacht al largo delle Seychelles. Lì dovrebbe essere al sicuro. Invece un gruppo di uomini armati prende il comando della barca e rapisce Amanda. Per portarla da lui… Zanzibar, oggi. Lo insegue da ore. Per trovarlo, il comandante Gray Pierce ha girato a lungo fra i tortuosi vicoli della città. E adesso deve convincerlo a collaborare. Perché Tucker Wayne è un ex ranger specializzato in operazioni di salvataggio, e il presidente degli Stati Uniti ha un disperato bisogno d’aiuto: sua figlia Amanda è stata rapita. E non da criminali qualsiasi, bensì dalla Gilda, un’organizzazione sulle tracce di un segreto che la famiglia Gant custodisce da novecento anni. Un segreto di cui Amanda è l’ultima depositaria…

The second in a gripping young fantasy series from the author of THE HUNGER GAMES. Spies have reported the sighting of a Rat King in the Underland, a character who has been legendary since the Middle Ages. Recognizable by its tremendous size and snow-white coat, the Rat King is destined to bring war to the Underland. But when Gregor eventually comes face to face with the Rat King, he finds he is unable to kill him. Gregor's heart tells him he's making the right decision. Will it be one he lives to regret?

Following a series of murders, an apothecary’s apprentice must solve puzzles and decipher codes in pursuit of a secret that could destroy the world in this “spectacular debut” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). “Tell no one what I’ve given you.” Until he got that cryptic warning, Christopher Rowe was happy, learning how to solve complex codes and puzzles and creating powerful medicines, potions, and weapons as an apprentice to Master Benedict Blackthorn—with maybe an explosion or two along the way. But when a mysterious cult begins to prey on London’s apothecaries, the trail of murders grows closer and closer to Blackthorn’s shop. With time running out, Christopher must use every skill he’s learned to discover the key to a terrible secret with the power to tear the world apart. In his stunning debut novel, Kevin Sands brings readers on a heart-stopping adventure rich with suspense, mystery, and unforgettable characters.

When operative Morgan Yancy is ambushed, he's sent to lay low in a remote town, where he meets Isabeau "Bo" Maran, the local police chief. As they navigate their intense attraction amidst looming danger, Bo must decide if uncovering Morgan's secrets is worth the risk, potentially endangering her life.

Genova, 1903. La Corona del Diavolo, un antico e pericoloso manufatto, è al centro di una missione di Alexander Bell, uomo di scienza deciso a trovarlo e proteggerlo per il bene dell'umanità. Oggi, sull'isola di Queimada Grande, un gruppo di ricercatori scopre con orrore che tutti i serpenti sono morti, solo per essere attaccati da un elicottero che semina morte e distruzione. Nel frattempo, sull'isola di Maui, Gray Pierce e Seichan si trovano in una situazione disperata: una vacanza si trasforma in un incubo quando droni bombardano l'isola. Per salvarsi e capire il motivo dell'attacco, devono seguire un mistero legato alla fondazione dello Smithsonian. Isolati e braccati da killer, Gray e Seichan sono costretti a fare un'alleanza con un nemico del passato, la Gilda, per affrontare una minaccia che potrebbe sterminare l'umanità. La loro lotta per la sopravvivenza si intreccia con eventi storici, rivelando segreti e pericoli in un'avventura che mette a rischio tutto ciò che conoscono.

From Sunday Times bestselling author, Nora Roberts, the final thrilling instalment in the epic Dragon Heart trilogy. 'If you're after the perfect pick-me-up, take-me-away-from-the-world read, then she's your woman' The Guardian It's time for the final reckoning.... With Odran's defeat at the Battle of the Dark Portal, his quest to rule over Talamh and Breen has stalled - for now. But the terrible battle and heart-breaking losses have taken their toll. It's a time as painful as any Breen has ever known as she helps to treat the wounded, bring the dead home from blood-and ash-soaked battlegrounds and support her friends and family in their grief. With the enemy cast out and the portal sealed it is a time to recover but there is little time to rest. Soon the enemy's witches begin to appear to Breen in her sleep, practicing black magick, sacrificing the innocent, and plotting brutal destruction. It is time for Breen to seek out those in desperate need of rescue and confront the darkness with every weapon she has. An epic battle is coming. A battle Breen cannot afford to lose....

The new and reissued J. D. Robb classic from the 'In Death' series, in which a murdered priest's past throws up far more than Eve ever imagined. And now Eve is in the firing line . . .

Odhalte kouzlo přírody a inspirujte se vědou, která stojí za vybranými sedmi přírodními jevy. Od duhy a sopek po bioluminiscenční vlny a květiny vzkvétající v suchých vyprahlých pouštích, svět kolem nás nepřestává udivovat. Mladí průzkumníci budou číst krok za krokem vědecká vysvětlení a poté zkoumat jevy ve vzrušujících bludištích.

The final Guardians Trilogy novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Bay of Sighs and Stars of Fortune. As the hunt for the Star of Ice leads the six guardians to Ireland, Doyle, the immortal, must face his tragic past. Three centuries ago, he closed off his heart, yet his warrior spirit is still drawn to the wild. And there’s no one more familiar with the wild than Riley—and the wolf within her... An archaeologist, Riley is no stranger to the coast of Clare, but now she finds herself on unsure footing, targeted by the dark goddess who wants more than the stars, more than the blood of the guardians. While searching through Irish history for clues that will lead them to the final star and the mysterious Island of Glass, Riley must fight her practical nature and admit her sudden attraction to Doyle is more than just a fling. For it is his strength that will sustain her and give her the power to run towards love—and save them all... Don't miss the other books in the Guardians Trilogy Stars of Fortune Bay of Sighs

Kniha je zčásti zdravotní příručkou, zčásti návodem a zčásti průvodcem, naleznete zde 100 faktorů, které vám mohou přidat nebo odebrat roky života.

Una giovane donna entra correndo nella casa di Grayson Pierce, agente segreto della Sigma, e sviene tra le sue braccia. Sconcertato, Pierce la riconosce all'istante: è Seichan, membro di spicco di un'organizzazione terroristica. La donna è gravemente ferita e ha con sé un piccolo ma preziosissimo oggetto: un obelisco di pietra su cui sono incisi simboli di una lingua antichissima, precedente addirittura ai geroglifici. Cosa significano quei segni? E chi vuole uccidere Seichan? Nel frattempo, nell'oceano Indiano, gli ospiti di una lussuosa nave da crociera vengono infettati da un virus devastante e apparentemente sconosciuto. Poco dopo, alcuni pirati s'impadroniscono della nave, ma il loro interesse non si concentra sul ricchissimo bottino, bensì su coloro che sono stati colpiti dal virus e sui due scienziati che stanno investigando sull'accaduto: Lisa e Monk, agenti della Sigma. Che cos'ha di così importante quell'epidemia? E in che modo essa è legata all'enigmatico obelisco di pietra e al leggendario viaggio di Marco Polo in Cina? Toccherà agli uomini della Sigma risolvere il mistero, in una lotta contro il tempo per bloccare quella che si profila come la più grande minaccia per la sopravvivenza dell'uomo sulla Terra.

At Princeton University, a famed geneticist dies inside a biohazard lab. In Rome, a Vatican archaeologist is found dead in St. Peter's Basilica. In Africa, a U.S. senator's son is slain outside a Red Cross camp. Three murder victims on three continents, linked by a pagan Druidic cross burned into their flesh. Commander Gray Pierce and Sigma Force have only days to solve an apocalyptic puzzle dating back centuries. Aided by two women from his past—one his ex-lover, the other his new partner—Gray must uncover a horrifying secret that threatens America and the world, even if it means sacrificing the life of one of the women at his side. The race is on—from the Roman Coliseum to the icy peaks of Norway to the lost tombs of Celtic kings—and the future hangs in the balance. For humankind's ultimate nightmare is locked within a talisman buried by a dead saint—an ancient artifact known as . . . The Doomsday Key

Legenda pokračuje... Päť mladých bojových mníchov prežilo zničenie Kangzhenského kláštora. Každý z nich je mjastrom kung-fu v štýle iného zvieraťa, podľa ktorého je aj pomenovaný. Títo piati mnísi ušli do lesa a sú rozhodnutí riadiť sa pokynmi Veľmajstra, aby hľadali tajomstvá svojej minulosti. Rok predtým však Kangzhen opustil starší chlapec. Aj on je majster kung-fu, ale je presvedčený, že nedostal to správne meno. A bol to on, kto stál na čele krviprelievania a prisahal pomstu svojim niekdajším kláštorným bratom. Nebude mať pokoj, kým nezabije tých, ktorým je súdené stať sa piatimi predkami.

Un ex agente delle Forze Speciali americane esce dalla giungla amazzonica e muore quasi istantaneamente a causa di un tumore pervasivo. Il fatto singolare è che quell'uomo, quattro anni prima, era entrato nella giungla come membro di una spedizione incaricata di compiere ricerche in campo biofarmaceutico e aveva un unico braccio, mentre, al momento della morte, ne ha due. Un gruppo di scienziati e di militari americani viene dunque inviato in Amazzonia per cercare di capire cosa sia successo ai compagni di quell'uomo e al suo braccio "ricresciuto", ma non prima di aver obbedito alla richiesta di rimandare il cadavere negli Stati Uniti, ignorando che esso è portatore di una malattia che potrebbe sterminare la popolazione americana.

Co přinutí obyčejného úředníka, aby unesl malou dívku? Proč je schopen zkušený pilot ubít svoji ženu k smrti nebo kněz znásilnit a poté i zavraždit prostitutku? Všech 35 mužů a žen pocházelo ze slušných rodin a měli dobré zaměstnání – někteří byli lékaři, policisté, jiní učitelé – všichni se však dopustili toho nejtěžšího hříchu. Skrývají se snad v každém člověku zločinecké sklony?

"Jestli je chceš zpátky, vydej se na hon za pokladem. Ale nezapomeň: Jestli prohraješ, cena bude vysoká!" To byla poslední slova, která Julian pronesl předtím, než zmizel s Tomem a Zachem ve Světě stínů. Jenny a její přátelé musí vstoupit na území nepřítele a tam ho zničit. Vybaveni kouzelnými runami míří k bráně, za kterou je může čekat utrpení, nebo dokonce smrt. Zakázaná Hra se chýlí ke konci, cesta do pekel se otevírá... Závěrečný díl napínavé série od autorky Upířích deníků L. J. Smithové.

Strhující závěr epické vesmírné ságy od autora bestsellerové série Odkaz Dračích jezdců. Xenobioložka Kira Navárezová na průzkumné misi objevila mimozemský organismus a celý život se jí obrátil vzhůru nohama. Měkké ostří – jak organismus pojmenovala – ukrývá řadu děsivých tajemství. Poté, co se Kiře a jejím přátelům nepodaří najít mystický artefakt pro boj s medúzáky a strašlivými nočními můrami, představuje poslední naději pouto, které mezi Kirou a Měkkým ostřím vznikne. Pouto, které může pro lidstvo znamenat rozdíl mezi životem a smrtí. *Kniha 2 není druhý díl série, ale jen druhá část samostané knihy (originál byl vydán jako jedna kniha).

Gli Hematoi discendono dall'unione di dei e mortali, e i figli di due Hematoi di sangue puro hanno poteri di origine divina. I nati dall'unione tra i figli degli Hematoi e i mortali, invece... be', non proprio. I Mezzosangue hanno solo due possibilità: venire addestrati per diventare Sentinelle con il compito di combattere e uccidere i daimon o diventare servitori nelle dimore dei Puri. La diciassettenne Alexandria preferirebbe rischiare la vita lottando che sprecarla pulendo i pavimenti, ma non è detto che ci riesca. La sua condotta, infatti, è tutt'altro che irreprensibile. Ci sono diverse regole che gli studenti del Covenant, come lei, devono seguire e Alex ha dei problemi con tutte, ma soprattutto con la numero 1: le relazioni tra i Puri e i Mezzosangue sono proibite. Sfortunatamente, lei è attratta da Aiden, bellissimo e... Puro. Comunque innamorarsi di Aiden non è il suo più grande problema, rimanere in vita abbastanza a lungo e diventare una Sentinella invece sì. Se fallirà nel suo compito, dovrà fronteggiare un futuro più terribile della morte o della schiavitù: diventerà un daimon, e Aiden le darà la caccia. E quella sarebbe una vera disgrazia.

In the race to save one of their own, Sigma Force must wrestle with the deepest spiritual mysteries of mankind in this mind-expanding adventure from the #1 New York Times bestselling author, told with his trademark blend of cutting edge science, historical mystery, and pulse-pounding action. Arriving home on Christmas Eve, Commander Gray Pierce discovers his house ransacked, his pregnant lover missing, and his best friend’s wife, Kat, unconscious on the kitchen floor. With no shred of evidence to follow, his one hope to find the woman he loves and his unborn child is Kat, the only witness to what happened. But the injured woman is in a semi-comatose state and cannot speak—until a brilliant neurologist offers a radical approach to "unlock" her mind long enough to ask a few questions. What Pierce learns from Kat sets Sigma Force on a frantic quest for answers that are connected to mysteries reaching back to the Spanish Inquisition and to one of the most reviled and blood-soaked books in human history—a Medieval text known as the Malleus Maleficarum, the Hammer of Witches. What they uncover hidden deep in the past will reveal a frightening truth in the present and a future on the brink of annihilation, and force them to confront the ultimate question: What does it mean to have a soul?

From the New York Times bestselling author of Sorcery of Thorns and An Enchantment of Ravens comes a thrilling new YA fantasy about a teen girl with mythic abilities who must defend her world against restless spirits of the dead. Perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare, Leigh Bardugo and Holly Black. The dead of Loraille do not rest. Artemisia is training to be a Gray Sister, a nun who cleanses the bodies of the deceased so that their souls can pass on. She'd rather deal with the dead than the living, who point and whisper about the odd girl who was once possessed by a violent spirit. When her convent is attacked by possessed soldiers, Artemisia fights back by awakening an ancient spirit bound to a high saint's relic. It is a revenant, a malevolent being now whispering in her head. Wielding its extraordinary power almost consumes her in body and soul. But death has come to Loraille, and only a vespertine, a priestess trained to wield a high relic, has a chance of stopping it. As Artemisia investigates a mystery of saints, secrets and dark magic, an ancient evil is stirring. Can an untrained girl, tormented by the burden of containing the revenant's devouring power, have any hope of defeating it?

Svět středověkých rytířů v lesklé zbroji byl současně vzrušující i nebezpečný. V této knize se dozvíte více o životě ve dnech, kdy bitevní pole ovládali rytíři. Zjistíte, jakými zbraněmi bojovali i jakou zbroj nosili - od kroužkové zbroje až po kovové pláty. Tuto knihu obohacují odkazy na internetové stránky, které vás zavedou hlouběji do světa rytířů a poskytnou vám více informací a také další aktivity a hry.

Penis byl připodobňován k bohu i k ďáblu, posléze byl zesvětštěn, stal se argumentem na podporu rasismu, předmětem psychoanalýzy, politizace a nakonec byl „medikalizován“ moderním „erekčním průmyslem“. Autor čtenáře provází dlouhou historií od starověku až po současnost.

A brilliant sci-fi adventure series from the multi-award-winning Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell.

Un gruppo di individui, vestiti da monaci, fa irruzione nella cattedrale diColonia durante la celebrazione di una messa solenne, uccide tutti i presentie s'impadronisce delle reliquie custodite in un sarcofago sotto l'altare: leossa dei re Magi. Per il segretario di Stato vaticano non ci sono dubbi:quella strage è un attacco al cuore della Cristianità e i suoi responsabilivanno fermati prima che altri spaventosi sacrilegi siano compiuti. Ma nessunaforza di polizia ufficiale può risolvere un caso tanto cruento eapparentemente incomprensibile, e infatti il Vaticano incarica delle indaginimonsignor Veroni, agente del servizio segreto della Santa Sede, e sua nipoteSara, tenente dei carabinieri esperta nei furti di oggetti sacri...

"In the remote mountains of Croatia, an archaeologist makes a strange discovery: a subterranean Catholic chapel, hidden for centuries, holds the bones of a Neanderthal woman. In the same cavern system, elaborate primitive paintings tell the story of an immense battle between tribes of Neanderthals and monstrous shadowy figures. Who is this mysterious enemy depicted in these ancient drawings, and what do the paintings mean? Before any questions can be answered, the investigative team is attacked, while at the same time, a bloody assault is made upon a primate research center outside of Atlanta. The search for the truth will take Commander Gray Pierce of Sigma Force 50,000 years into the past. As he and Sigma trace the evolution of human intelligence to its true source, they will be plunged into a cataclysmic battle for the future of humanity that stretches across the globe ... and beyond. Along the way, revelations involving the lost continent of Atlantis will reveal true mysteries tied to mankind's first steps on the moon. Gray Pierce and his team will face their greatest threat: an ancient evil, resurrected by modern genetic science, strong enough to bring about the end of man's dominance on this planet."-- Back cover

Roma, 1515. Curiosando tra i manoscritti conservati negli Archivi Vaticani, Leonardo da Vinci s'imbatte in un meraviglioso codice arabo, un trattato d'ingegneria meccanica risalente al IX secolo. Al suo interno, sono contenute una mappa del Mediterraneo e una traduzione dell'XI canto dell'"Odissea", in cui si narra la discesa di Ulisse nel Tartaro... Groenlandia, oggi. La missione della squadra di ricerca capitanata dalla dottoressa Elena Cargill è fare luce su una scoperta eccezionale: una nave d'epoca medievale sepolta sotto il ghiaccio. Nella cabina del comandante, Elena scova uno strano manufatto d'oro, di chiara fattura araba, che sembra essere una sorta di mappa meccanica. Ma, prima che lei possa analizzare quel reperto, un commando armato li attacca e uccide i suoi colleghi... Washington, oggi. La Sigma Force è in stato di massima allerta: la figlia del senatore Cargill è scomparsa, ed è compito di Painter Crowe e della sua squadra riportarla a casa sana e salva. Gray Pierce si lancia subito sulle tracce dei rapitori, in un folle inseguimento attraverso il Mediterraneo, e a poco a poco intuisce che quegli uomini stanno ripercorrendo l'antica rotta battuta da Ulisse per raggiungere il Tartaro cantato da Omero, un luogo che scienziati e sovrani hanno cercato invano per secoli, attratti dalla promessa di un potere al di là di ogni immaginazione. Le porte dell'inferno stanno per aprirsi...

No matter what you see, no matter what you’ve heard, assume nothing.Adam and Sophie Warner and their three-year-old daughter are vacationing in Washington State’s Hood Canal for Memorial Day weekend. It’s the perfect getaway to unplug—and to calm an uneasy marriage. But on Adam’s first day out on the water, he sees Sophie abducted by a stranger. A hundred yards from shore, Adam can’t save her. And Sophie disappears.In a nearby cabin is another couple, Kristen and Connor Moss. Unfortunately, beyond what they’ve heard in the news, they’re in the dark when it comes to Sophie’s disappearance. For Adam, at least there’s comfort in knowing that Mason County detective Lee Husemann is an old friend of his. She’ll do everything she can to help. She must.But as Adam’s paranoia about his missing wife escalates, Lee puts together the pieces of a puzzle. The lives of the two couples are converging in unpredictable ways, and the picture is unsettling. Lee suspects that not everyone is telling the truth about what they know—or they have yet to reveal all the lies they’ve hidden from the strangers they married.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts begins the Dragon Heart Legacy trilogy of adventure, romance, and magick with The Awakening. In the realm of Talamh, a teenage warrior named Keegan emerges from a lake holding a sword—representing both power and the terrifying responsibility to protect the Fey. In another realm known as Philadelphia, a young woman has just discovered she possesses a treasure of her own... When Breen Kelly was a girl, her father would tell her stories of magical places. Now she’s an anxious twentysomething mired in student debt and working a job she hates. But one day she stumbles upon a shocking discovery: her mother has been hiding an investment account in her name. It has been funded by her long-lost father—and it’s worth nearly four million dollars. This newfound fortune would be life-changing for anyone. But little does Breen know that when she uses some of the money to journey to Ireland, it will unlock mysteries she couldn’t have imagined. Here, she will begin to understand why she kept seeing that silver-haired, elusive man, why she imagined his voice in her head saying Come home, Breen Siobhan. It’s time you came home. Why she dreamed of dragons. And where her true destiny lies—through a portal in Galway that takes her to a land of faeries and mermaids, to a man named Keegan, and to the courage in her own heart that will guide her through a powerful, dangerous destiny...

In a small Congolese village, a United Nations relief team uncovers a disturbing phenomenon: an unknown force is leveling the evolutionary playing field, leaving people in a catatonic state while the surrounding flora and fauna evolve rapidly and become increasingly predatory. This unsettling development is emanating from a cursed area known as the Kingdom of Bones, threatening to spread across Africa and beyond. The cause of this biospheric upheaval raises urgent questions: Is it a natural occurrence, or has it been engineered by someone? Commander Gray Pierce and Sigma Force, seasoned warriors in scientific exploration, are determined to confront this extraordinary challenge, despite the personal sacrifices they have made in their mission to protect the world. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they realize they have become the hunted. To avert a global catastrophe, Sigma Force must uncover a profound secret hidden within the heart of Africa—one that will reveal essential truths about humanity's past and future. With nature turning against humankind, the stakes are higher than ever as the world teeters on the brink of chaos.

A heartwarming story of two extraordinary women from two different eras who defy expectations to realise their unique gift of seeing soulmates in the most unexpected places. How much of our lives is fate, and how much is choice?

«Non siamo i primi a entrare in questa grotta. Ma chi ci ha preceduto non ne è mai uscito…» Di ritorno da uno scavo, l'archeologa Ashley Carter rimane sconcertata nel trovare dei militari ad attenderla in casa. In una grotta nei pressi di una base militare in Antartide, è stato rinvenuto per caso un antico idolo scolpito nel diamante e, sebbene dalle prime analisi risulti che quell'oggetto risalga all'epoca preistorica, non è stato possibile collegarlo a nessuna civiltà conosciuta. E adesso l’esercito sta organizzando una spedizione archeologica che s'inoltri tra i ghiacci in cerca di risposte… e di altri tesori simili. E vuole che sia Ashley a guidarla. Per lei, è un'occasione da cogliere al volo. Tuttavia, già all’ingresso di quel labirinto di tunnel di ghiaccio, Ashley e la sua squadra avvertono una presenza inquietante aleggiare su di loro. Come se qualcuno – o qualcosa – li stesse seguendo e controllando. E, quando scoprono una grotta piena di diamanti enormi, al cui interno sono incastonati dei teschi umani, per loro è l’inizio di un incubo. Perché sono diventate prede di un nemico spietato e sfuggente, pronto a tutto pur d’impedire al gruppo di portare alla luce il suo segreto…

Parigi, Museo del Louvre. Nella Grande Galleria, il vecchio curatore Saunière, ferito a morte, si aggrappa con un ultimo gesto disperato a un dipinto del Caravaggio, fa scattare l'allarme e le grate di ferro all'entrata della sala immediatamente scendono, chiudendo fuori il suo inseguitore. L'assassino, rabbioso, non ha ottenuto quello che voleva. A Saunière restano pochi minuti di vita. Si toglie i vestiti e, disteso sul pavimento, si dispone come l'uomo di Vitruvio, il celeberrimo disegno di Leonardo da Vinci. La scena che si presenta agli occhi dei primi soccorritori è agghiacciante: il vecchio disteso sul marmo è riuscito, prima di morire, a scrivere alcuni numeri, poche parole e soltanto un nome: Robert Langdon. Edizione speciale illustrata.

Na vlnách lásky do náruče moci. Dvě krásné urozené Francouzky Rose a Aimee míří do Paříže za štěstím. Do Rose se zamiluje generál Napoleon Bonaparte a za chvíli je z ní francouzská císařovna. A Aimee? Při cestě na Martinik ji unesou piráti a prodají do harému. Krásou a inteligencí okouzlí tureckého sultána a záhy vystoupá na pozici s nepředstavitelnou mocí. Jenže štěstí je vrtkavé…

Dějinami prošlo jen málo tak magických a nepostižitelných žen, jako byly Diana, princezna z Walesu a Jacqueline Kennedyová Onassisová. Přestože každá patřila do jiného světadílu a byl mezi nimi věkový rozdíl jedné generace, vedly překvapivě podobné životy. Kupodivu si toho však nikdo nepovšiml, až dosud. Obě zažily trpký rozvod svých rodičů. Obě se vdaly za muže, o dvanáct let starší. Obě se přivdaly do mocných a dominantních rodin, které se neúspěšně snažily je zkrotit. A obě nakonec proměnily tvář dynastie. Kniha je doplněná dosud nepublikovanými fotografiemi z mnoha soukromých sbírek a představuje tyto dvě pozoruhodné dámy způsobem, jakým se na ně ještě nikdo předtím nepodíval.

Jake and his friends, including his sister Kady, face the challenges of a harsh desert environment filled with prehistoric creatures. As they navigate their perilous surroundings, they must make critical decisions for survival. The situation intensifies when they are unexpectedly attacked by the young Princess Nefertiti, adding a twist to their already dangerous adventure.

With the temple and Grandmaster now gone, twelve-year-old Seh, a snake-style master, joins a bandit gang and meets a mysterious woman whose name means Cobra, while trying to stay ahead of the vengeful Ying. Reprint.

Washington. Un senzatetto si avvicina a Grayson Pierce, allunga una mano... e muore, colpito alla schiena da un proiettile sparato da un cecchino. Perché quell'uomo non voleva chiedere l'elemosina, ma consegnare all'agente della Sigma un piccolo oggetto: un'antica moneta greca raffigurante il tempio dell'Oracolo di Delfi. Indagando sulla vittima, Gray e la sua squadra scoprono che quell'enigmatico reperto è la chiave per far luce su un misterioso esperimento avviato dai nazisti e proseguito nel massimo riserbo durante la Guerra Fredda sia negli Stati Uniti sia in Unione Sovietica. Forse un'equipe di scienziati russi ha individuato un modo per manipolare e potenziare le facoltà intellettive di alcuni bambini autistici, trasformandoli così in soggetti dotati di capacità straordinarie ma, allo stesso tempo, molto pericolose. E quando una bambina si presenta inspiegabilmente in un rifugio segreto della Sigma, quei sospetti diventano realtà... Celjabinsk, Russia. Un uomo si sveglia senza ricordare nulla del proprio passato. Sa soltanto di essere prigioniero in un laboratorio sotterraneo. Confuso e atterrito, viene inaspettatamente liberato da tre bambini, che lo implorano di condurli lontano da lì. Durante una fuga rocambolesca, l'uomo apprende che è in atto un progetto spaventoso: un piano che deve essere fermato anche a costo di sacrificare la propria vita e quella dei bambini...

Tieňový muž Julian sa vrátil a s ním aj nová Hra. Priatelia Jenny miznú jeden po druhom a ostávajú po nich iba papierové figúrky. Jenny musí nájsť Julianovu tajnú skrýšu a zachrániť svojich priateľov zo Sveta tieňov skôr, ako bude neskoro. Zakázaná Hra pokračuje. Kto bude víťaz a kto porazený? Julian je späť… a nenechá ju uniknúť. Zvrátená Hra pokračuje. Kto bude víťaz a kto porazený?

'Enjoyable, original and intriguing' B A Paris, bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors. An emotional new psychological thriller from the #1 bestselling author of While My Eyes Were Closed. You have 18 months left to live . . . On a wet Monday in January, Jess Mount checks Facebook and discovers her timeline appears to have skipped forward 18 months, to a day when shocked family and friends are posting heartbreaking tributes to her following her death in an accident. Jess is left scared and confused: is she the target of a cruel online prank or is this a terrifying glimpse of her true fate? Amongst the posts are photos of a gorgeous son she has not yet conceived. But when new posts suggest her death was deliberate, Jess realises that if she changes the future to save her own life, the baby boy she has fallen in love with may never exist.

Yucatan, 1957. Strisciò con cautela lungo il pavimento circolare su cui era intagliato un calendario maya: un'enorme ruota composta da anelli concentrici di glifi incisi nella roccia. Di fronte a lui, al centro, c'era una grande statua a testa di serpente, incorniciata da piume di pietra, con le fauci aperte, irte di zanne, pronte a ingoiare gli incauti. La bocca era ampia abbastanza da permettere, a un uomo di strisciarvi dentro. Ma dentro, cosa c'era? Doveva saperlo. Se solo fosse riuscito a raggiungerla. Cercò di muoversi più veloce, ma il soffitto gli premeva sulla schiena" non poteva neppure sollevarsi su un gomito. La stanza era costruita in modo che il supplice si muovesse sul pavimento strisciando come un serpente, forse a immagine del dio maya Quetzalcoatl, il serpente piumato. L'attuale adoratore tuttavia non indossava piume, solo un paio di vecchi pantaloni kaki, una giacca di pelle sdrucita e un malconcio cappello di feltro marrone. "Indiana!" L'urlo era arrivato dalle scale alle sue spalle...

Invece di passare l’estate a giocare con gli amici, Gregor si ritrova a gestire Boots, la sorellina di due anni, che parla come un alieno in miniatura. Un giorno, la piccola pestifera si tuffa oltre una grata e sparisce. Gregor si lancia all’inseguimento e finisce nel Sottomondo, un luogo straordinario e terribile, abitato da umani dalla pelle bianchissima e dagli occhi viola, che si sono anticamente rifugiati sottoterra per sfuggire a una persecuzione, e lì hanno creato un mondo parallelo, dove si vola in sella a pipistrelli giganti, ci si allea con gli scarafaggi e si combatte contro ragni e ratti bianchi… Gregor scopre che anche suo padre, scomparso qualche tempo prima, è disperso nel Sottomondo. Toccherà a lui cercarlo, sulle tracce di un’antica profezia…

Legenda o pěti předcích začíná! Když je čínský klášter Cchangčen zničen a tajné svitky ukradeny, přežije jen pět mladých válečných mnichů, z nichž každý je mistrem jiného bojového stylu a každý nese jméno jednoho zvířete - tygra, opice, hada, jeřába a draka. Podle legendy dnešní bojová umění vycházejí z učení těchto pěti mladých válečných mnichů - pěti předků. Tato kniha pojednává o tom co dělal mnich Fu (tygr). Na knihu navazuje příběh Opice, Had a Jeřáb.

A Former Army Ranger Tucker Wayne and his war dog Kane are thrust into a global conspiracy that threatens to shake the foundations of American democracy in this second exciting Sigma Force spinoff adventure from New York Times bestselling authors James Rollins and Grant Blackwood. Tucker Wayne's past and his present collide when a former army colleague comes to him for help. She's on the run from brutal assassins hunting her and her son. To keep them safe, Tucker must discover who killed a brilliant young idealist - a crime that leads back to the most powerful figures in the U.S. government. From the haunted ruins of a plantation in the deep South to the beachheads of a savage civil war in Trinidad, Tucker and Kane must discover the truth behind a mystery that leads back to World War II, to a true event that is even now changing the world . . . and will redefine what it means to be human. With no one to trust, they will be forced to break the law, expose national secrets, and risk everything to stop a madman determined to control the future of modern warfare for his own diabolical ends. But can Tucker and Kane withstand a force so indomitable that it threatens our very future?

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The second novel in the Guardians Trilogy from the bestselling author of Stars of Fortune. Mermaid Annika is from the sea, and it is there she must return after her quest to find the stars. New to this world, her purity and beauty are nothing less than breathtaking, along with her graceful athleticism, as her five new friends discovered when they retrieved the fire star. Now, through space and time, traveler Sawyer King has brought the guardians to the island of Capri, where the water star is hidden. And as he watches Annika in her element, he finds himself drawn to her joyful spirit. But Sawyer knows that if he allows her into his heart, no compass could ever guide him back to solid ground... And in the darkness, their enemy broods. She lost one star to the guardians, but there is still time for blood to be spilled—the mermaid’s in the water and the traveler’s on the land. For she has forged a dangerous new weapon. Something deadly and unpredictable. Something human. Don't miss the other books in the Guardians Trilogy Stars of Fortune Island of Glass

…aneb když uličníci zachraňují svět. Malý Tomáš Fuk žije se svou matkou ve zločinem prolezlém městě Wildpoolu. Když se tak jednou potlouká po ulici, osloví ho záhadný pan Morous s nabídkou, která se neodmítá. Tomáš začne studovat na Švindlově uličnické akademii a jeho život se od základu změní. Při zubech svojí babičky přísahá, že bude dodržovat školní řád a boj uličníka za lepší život chudých začíná... Neskutečně vtipné čtení vyvolávající z hrobu odkaz krále zbojníků Robina Hooda, který také bohatým lumpům bral a chudým v nouzi dával...

Egitto, 1324 a.C.: un nemico avanza dalle terre da cui il popolo è fuggito, portando vendetta. La sacerdotessa teme che il dono divino della sua gente, una benedizione celata in una maledizione, venga scoperto. Londra, 1895: un amuleto dall'Africa, ritenuto portatore di sventura, viene aperto dagli scienziati della Royal Society, causando morti atroci in pochi giorni. Oggi, nel deserto del Sudan, il corpo mummificato di Harold McCabe, un archeologo scomparso, viene rinvenuto. Durante l'autopsia, si scopre che è stato mummificato vivo e il suo cervello emette un bagliore rosato. In breve, il personale medico che lo ha esaminato sviluppa una misteriosa malattia. Per contenere il contagio, le autorità si rivolgono a Painter Crowe. Insieme a Grayson Pierce, si dirigono sul luogo, ignari che la loro missione li porterà a scoprire un segreto antico e pericoloso, in grado di minacciare l'intera popolazione mondiale. Dall'Egitto al Circolo Polare Artico, dall'Inghilterra al Ruanda, Painter e i suoi compagni si trovano coinvolti in una corsa contro il tempo per fermare una catastrofe di proporzioni bibliche.