Veronika Volhejnová Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

David Walliams rád mění žánry svých knih a vždy je koření notnou dávkou humoru, už vyzkoušel fantasy i sci-fi, měli jsme tu také válečné drama a špionážní román po walliamsovsku – a teď se pustil do komiksu. Jeho hrdinou je tentokrát... šimpanz! Pravda, není to zrovna chytrolín a koumák, ba dalo by se říct, že je to trouba. Vydává neslušné zvuky (radši se neptejte, z kterých tělních otvorů), šťourá se v nose a z banánů nejí tu mňamózní část uvnitř, ale pochutnává si na slupkách! Jenže vědci z kosmického programu NASA si usmysleli, že ho vyšlou do vesmíru. Protože pokud Zemi obletí šimpanz, zvládne to i člověk. Co se může pokazit, když za řídicím panelem kosmické lodi bude sedět ne právě chytrý lidoop? Všechno! Nebezpečná mise začíná. První komiks od autora dlouhé řady bestsellerů, jimž vévodí nesmrtelná Babička drsňačka.

Pro Grega Heffleyho zatím škola nebyla právě procházkou růžovým sadem. Když tedy hrozí uzavření rozpadající se budovy, nijak zvlášť ho to netrápí. Jenže pak se ukáže, že by mohl skončit v jiné škole než jeho nejlepší kamarád Rowley Jefferson, a to úplně mění situaci. Dokážou Greg a jeho spolužáci zachránit svoji starou školu dřív, než se její brány definitivně uzavřou? Nebo pro Grega začíná úplně nová životní kapitola?

Jednoho dne se v hlubokém lese narodila maličká panda. Byla překrásná, až na to, že měla jinou barvu srsti než ostatní pandy… Byla oslnivě oranžová! Šťastná pandí maminka jí proto dala jméno Marmeláda. Jenže černo-bílé pandy zlostně prohlásily, že to oranžové mládě do jejich smečky nepatří. A tak se malá panda rozhodla, že se vydá zjistit, kde je její opravdová rodina. A cesta to byla náramně dobrodružná, zavedla pandu k oranžovým ibisům, opicím, ba i tygrům… Barevná obrázková knížka pro děti od zhruba 3 let vypráví jednoduchý příběh o tom, jaké to je být jiný než ostatní a že ze všeho nejlepší je… zůstat zkrátka sám sebou.

Dokáže mladá čarodějka zrušit kletbu, kterou omylem uvalila na vlastního bratra? Celia objevila svoji magii tím nejhorším možným způsobem v den, kdy její milovaný nejstarší bratr Argent opustil domov. Vyděšená a naštvaná, že ji bratr opouští a nechává samotnou v zemi zmítané válkou, si na něm vylila zlost a nešetřila krutými slovy. Neuvědomila si však, že její dětinská, zlobou naplněná slova mají moc a odsoudí bratra k životu bez lásky. Zatímco Argent putuje po světě a je nucen hledat pouze slávu a věhlas místo lásky a sounáležitosti, po nichž skutečně touží, Celia se snaží zrušit kletbu, kterou na něj uvrhla. Ale i když z dívky dávno vyrostla v ženu, nemůže najít řešení — až do chvíle, kdy se dozví pravdu o stoleté válce mezi jejím lidem a nesmrtelnými bytostmi, které chovají neúprosnou zášť vůči svým smrtelným sousedům.

Greg Heffley není zrovna fanoušek překvapení – obzvlášť když jde o jeho narozeniny. Jenže tentokrát by ho ani ve snu nenapadlo, jak šokující překvápko si pro něj rodina připravila letos. Velkolepé plány na narozeninovou oslavu se začnou hroutit, ale Greg pořád doufá, že se mu splní alespoň jedno přání – získat vzácnou sběratelskou kartičku, která má obrovskou hodnotu. Problém je, že po ní touží i všichni ostatní, a není jisté, jestli se mu ji podaří získat jako první. Splní se Gregovi narozeninové sny? Nebo zjistí, že je lepší dávat si pozor na to, co si člověk přeje?

Příběhy o lásce, ztrátách a naději od expertky na řešení následků katastrof. Když havaruje letadlo, vybuchne bomba, přijde povodeň nebo vypukne pandemie, zazvoní jí telefon. Lucy patří mezi přední světové kapacity v oboru zvládání následků katastrof – pomáhala například po ničivé tsunami v Indickém oceánu v roce 2004, při teroristických útocích v londýnském metru v roce 2005, po požáru Grenfell Tower či během pandemie covidu 19. Radí ministrům, pomáhá postiženým komunitám a pracuje na tom, abychom příště byli připraveni lépe. Její vyprávění čtenáře zavede do světa za policejními páskami, na scény nepopsatelných tragédií, mezi rodiny pozůstalých i na vládní krizové briefingy. Představuje nám, co se děje poté – když se na troskách usadí prach –, a ukazuje, co je třeba, aby zasažené komunity byly schopné se postupně vrátit k normálnímu životu. Ve své silné a dojemné vzpomínkové knize propojuje autorka zážitky ze své profese s vlastním životním příběhem a daří se jí nacházet lidskost, humor i naději tam, kde by mnozí viděli jen zoufalství.

První díl akční dobrodružné série od bestsellerového autora. Jedenáctiletý Roswell Johnson je posedlý mimozemšťany. A není divu: jeho zesnulý otec se teoriemi o vesmírném životě zabýval tak vášnivě, že svého syna pojmenoval podle městečka Roswellu, kde mělo dojít k havárii UFO. KdyžRoswella unesou mimozemšťané, splní se mu jeho největší sen! Brzo však zjistí, že Zemi hrozí smrtelné nebezpečí, a musí spojit síly s týmem svérázných mimozemšťanů, aby zabránil kruté invazi z vesmíru. Dokáže obnovit svou víru v lidstvo včas, aby zachránil svět?

Duke Leto Atreides is now the skilful and much-loved ruler of Caladan, served by loyal Duncan Idaho. To his court come Gurney Halleck, despised slave of the Harkonnens - and Jessica, the exquisite, perfectly trained concubine chosen by the Reverend Mothers of the Bene Gesserit to be the mother of Leto's daughter. Meanwhile, on Dune - planet Arrakis - House Harkonnen ruthlessly harvests the precious, mind-enhancing drug called spice. And Baron Vladimir is slowly being consumed by a loathesome disease. Rabban Harkonnen - House Atreides' most implacable enemy - prepares to take over his uncle's empire.

Scare yourself silly with Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories by Jeff Kinney, the #1 international bestselling author of Diary of a Wimpy Kid! Grab a flashlight, crawl under the covers, and dive into the twisted, unexpectedly hilarious world of Rowley Jefferson's imagination. You'll meet zombies, vampires, ghosts, and much more in these comically terrifying tales. Rowley's spooky stories might leave you laughing, but beware-you could end up sleeping with the lights on! And don't miss Rowley Jefferson's first two awesome friendly books, the instant #1 bestsellers Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal and Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure!

Přijměte pozvání do gotických magických síní z trilogie Scholomancie i pohádkových světů knih Ve stínu Hvozdu a V zajetí zimy — tato sbírka povídek vás provede od slovanské mytologie k fantasy, od mýtů k historii a od tajemství k science fiction. Přesunete se ze starověkého Řecka a Říma přes středověk až do moderní doby. Setkáte se s Markem Antoniem, Sherlockem Holmesem a Elizabeth Bennetovou tak, jak je neznáte. Navštívíte exotická fantasy města a mimozemské civilizace mezi hvězdami. Každý fanoušek Naomi Novikové si ve sbírce najde to své. Ačkoli jsou příběhy velmi rozmanité, spojuje je jedno téma: uchopení osudu do vlastních rukou a strach, kam až je člověk schopen zajít, aby dosáhl svého. V jedné z povídek se autorka vrací do přebudované Scholomancie a nechává nahlédnout do života nové generace studentů i starých známých. Třešničkou na dortu je pak povídka ze světa dosud nepublikovaného románu, která láká na autorčinu budoucí knihu. A že je na co se těšit!

Now everyone can have their own Wimpy Kid diary! Draw your own Wimpy-Kid-style cartoons, fill in facts and lists, check out the full-colour comics inside and even write your own Wimpy Kid journal, just like Greg.

The blood feud between Duke Leto of Caladon and Baron Vladimir Harkonnen reaches its climax, as the emperor Shaddam - leader of House Corrino - is finally forced to curb the powerful Harkonnens or risk losing his own throne. Menawhile, Duke Leto's beautiful concubie, the Bene Gesserit temptress Jessica,- has conceived the boy who become Paul Atreides (the hero of Dune), defying the express orders of her superiors. The book culminates in a war - on Dune, on the oppressed planet Ix, in space - that will alter the balance of power for a generation.

In a vibrant world filled with superheroes and villains, the story introduces Robodog, an innovative crime-fighting hero. This action-packed comic caper combines humor and adventure, showcasing the thrilling escapades of its characters as they navigate the challenges of good versus evil. David Walliams brings his signature storytelling style to create an engaging narrative that promises excitement and fun for readers of all ages.

Go back to the Space Race with No.1 bestselling author David Walliams for a breathless cinematic adventure full of mystery, action, laughs and surprises - and a secret that could change the course of history...

Lacy Stoltz, nota per le sue indagini su una giudice coinvolta in un caso di corruzione, si trova a un bivio nella sua vita professionale. Tre anni dopo aver sfiorato la morte, la sua carriera nella Commissione per l'etica giudiziaria le sembra insoddisfacente. Incontra una donna misteriosa, terrorizzata e riluttante a rivelare la propria identità, il cui padre è stato assassinato vent'anni prima senza che il caso sia mai stato risolto. La donna ha un sospettato, un uomo che ha seguito per due decenni, e ha scoperto altre vittime. Tuttavia, dimostrare la colpevolezza di questo brillante e astuto serial killer, che conosce le leggi e le procedure forensi, sembra impossibile. Il sospettato è un giudice della Florida, parte della giurisdizione di Lacy, che tiene un elenco di persone che ha colpito nel corso della sua vita. Lacy deve affrontare un dilemma: come indagare senza diventare lei stessa un obiettivo. "La lista del giudice" è un thriller avvincente e inquietante.

A deeply moving and mind-expanding collection of personal essays in the first ever work of non-fiction from #1 internationally bestselling author John Green The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his ground-breaking, critically acclaimed podcast, John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet - from the QWERTY keyboard and Halley's Comet to Penguins of Madagascar - on a five-star scale. Complex and rich with detail, the Anthropocene's reviews have been praised as 'observations that double as exercises in memoiristic empathy', with over 10 million lifetime downloads. John Green's gift for storytelling shines throughout this artfully curated collection about the shared human experience; it includes beloved essays along with six all-new pieces exclusive to the book.

Decades after the original novels of the "Dune" saga, Frank Herbert's son--writing in conjunction with Kevin J. Anderson--pens this exciting prequel. Working from Frank Herbert's own notes, the authors reveal the chapter of the "Dune" saga most eagerly anticipated by readers: the Butlerain Jihad

In No Brainer, libro 18 della serie Diario di una schiappa, Greg deve salvare la sua scuola in rovina prima che venga chiusa per sempre. Fino ad ora, la scuola media non è stata esattamente un'esperienza entusiasmante per Greg Heffley. Quando la città minaccia di chiudere l'edificio fatiscente, lui non è troppo dispiaciuto. Ma quando Greg si rende conto che questo significa che sarà mandato in una scuola diversa da quella del suo migliore amico, Rowley Jefferson, cambia idea. Riusciranno Greg e i suoi compagni di classe a salvare la loro scuola prima che venga chiusa per sempre? Oppure questo segnerà l'inizio di un nuovo capitolo per Greg?

Adela, diagnosed with a terminal illness, leaves her Czech village for America to reunite with her daughter Tereza, now a scientist at a New York biotech company hellbent on curing mortality. Their reunion is short, and before Tereza can help her mother, Adela dies and her remains disappear. But Adela's spirit survives, restlessly watching over Tereza as she searches for the body on a journey that spans oceans and continents, through a world ravaged by corporate greed and political extremism.

Humorné deníkové zápisky Maxe Drolla. Třídní gauner zamkne Maxe v pátek do školní skříňky. Co byste udělali, kdyby si na vás ve škole zasedl starší a mnohem větší kluk? Postěžovali byste si rodičům? Jenže právě tohle Max udělat nemůže, protože při první zmínce o šikaně by ho ze školy zase vzali a další rok domácího vzdělávání s babičkou - učitelkou mateřské školky - už by vážně nepřežil. Jenže když se ocitne na začátku prodlouženého víkendu zamčený ve vlastní školní skříňce, začne mu i "spinknutí po obídku" připadat jako ráj! A to ještě netuší, že když se nakonec ze skříňky dostane, čeká ho něco ještě mnohem horšího...

The new children’s book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams – a timeless adventure illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross.On a volcanic island, in the middle of shark-infested waters, stands The Cruel School. The lessons are appalling, the school dinners are revolting and the teachers are terrifying – especially the mysterious Science teacher Doctor Doktur.When Larker is sent to the school, she quickly realises something very odd is going on… something involving Doctor Doktur, a pair of strange spectacles, and a ‘Monsterfication Machine’. And ultimately she finds herself face to face with a real life Megamonster.There seems to be no escape – but for Larker, nothing is impossible…

Avery Keeneová pracuje jako koncipientka pro uznávaného soudce Nejvyššího soudu USA Howarda Wynna. Když se jednoho dne dozví, že její nadřízený leží v kómatu a ona byla ustanovena jeho zákonnou zástupkyní, obrátí se jí svět vzhůru nohama. Wynn měl rozhodující slovo v mnoha velkých případech a vypadá to, že tušil spiknutí sahající do nejvyšších mocenských kruhů Washingtonu. Tajně také zkoumal pozadí jednoho z nejkontroverznějších případů, jaké zrovna Nejvyšší soud projednává. Své zástupkyni zanechal sled pečlivě připravených indicií. Avery by je měla co nejdříve rozluštit. Tahle šachová partie nebude vůbec lehká ani bezpečná – vsadí Avery do hry celou svou budoucnost?

A mysterious accident on Pluto has left one girl mute, her father comatose, and her brother damaged and altered. But their barren world is changing around them, and secrets can't be kept forever...

The new children’s book from No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams – an extraordinarily brilliant and rollicking mystery adventure illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross, and the sequel to the much-loved and bestselling Gangsta Granny.‘Walliams balances high comedy with an emotional message’ Daily Mail‘Walliams does comedy with profound, genuine heart’ GuardianBen is getting used to life without his beloved granny. She was a cabbage enthusiast, a Scrabble partner… and an international jewel thief known as The Black Cat. Now, only the memory of their extraordinary adventure to steal the Crown Jewels lives on. Then something inexplicable happens. World-famous treasures are stolen in the dead of night and the clues point to none other than The Black Cat? But that’s impossible…?Expect the unexpected in this wonderfully entertaining and laugh-out-loud adventure, which will have readers on the edge of their seats as they join Ben on his quest to unravel the mystery of the return of The Black Cat.This first ever sequel from David Walliams will delight new fans, as well as the millions of readers that have loved Gangsta Granny.

Hazel ha sedici anni, ma ha già alle spalle un vero miracolo: grazie a un farmaco sperimentale, la malattia che anni prima le hanno diagnosticato è ora in regressione. Ha però anche imparato che i miracoli si pagano: mentre lei rimbalzava tra corse in ospedale e lunghe degenze, il mondo correva veloce, lasciandola indietro, sola e fuori sincrono rispetto alle sue coetanee, con una vita in frantumi in cui i pezzi non si incastrano più. Un giorno però il destino le fa incontrare Augustus, affascinante compagno di sventure che la travolge con la sua fame di vita, di passioni, di risate, e le dimostra che il mondo non si è fermato, insieme possono riacciuffarlo. Ma come un peccato originale, come una colpa scritta nelle stelle avverse sotto cui Hazel e Augustus sono nati, il tempo che hanno a disposizione è un miracolo, e in quanto tale andrà pagato.

These are [at least some of] the ways you can read NOVA: as a fast-action farflung interstellar adventure; as archetypal mystical/mythical allegory (in which the Tarot and the Grail both figure prominently); as modern myth told in the S-F idiom... the reader observes, recollects, or participates in a range of personal experience including violent pain and disfigurement, sensory deprivation and overload, man-machine communion, the drug experience, the creative experience - and inter-personal relationships which include incest and assassination, father-son, leader-follower, human-pet, and lots more!The balance of galactic power in the 31st century revolves around Illyrion, the most precious energy source in the universe. The varied and exotic crew who sign up with Captain Lorq van Ray know their mission is dangerous, and they soon learn that they are involved in a deadly race with the charismatic but vicious leader of an opposing space federation. But they have no idea of Lorq's secret obsession: to gather Illyrion at the source by flying through the very heart of an imploding star.

‘Mrs McGinty’s dead!’ ‘How did she die?’ ‘Down on one knee, just like I!’ The old children’s game now seemed rather tasteless. The real Mrs McGinty was killed by a crushing blow to the back of the head and her pitifully small savings were stolen. Suspicion falls immediately on her lodger, hard up and out of a job. Hercule Poirot has other ideas – unaware that his own life is now in great danger.

The 5th book in the No.1 New York Times bestselling series by Chris Colfer In the highly anticipated continuation of the Land of Stories series, Conner learns that the only place to fight the Masked Man's literary army is inside his own short stories! When the twins and their friends enter worlds crafted from Conner's imagination, finding allies no one else could have ever dreamed of, the race begins to put an end to the Masked Man's reign of terror. Can the twins finally restore peace in the fairy tale world?

A brand new collection of short stories featuring the Queen of Crime's legendary detective Jane Marple, penned by twelve remarkable bestselling and acclaimed authors. This collection of twelve original short stories, all featuring Jane Marple, will introduce the character to a whole new generation. Each author reimagines Agatha Christie's Marple through their own unique perspective while staying true to the hallmarks of a traditional mystery. · Naomi Alderman · Leigh Bardugo · Alyssa Cole · Lucy Foley · Elly Griffiths · Natalie Haynes · Jean Kwok · Val McDermid · Karen M. McManus · Dreda Say Mitchell · Kate Mosse · Ruth Ware Miss Marple was first introduced to readers in a story Christie wrote for The Royal Magazine in 1927 and made her first appearance in a full-length novel in 1930's The Murder at the Vicarage. It has been 45 years since Agatha Christie's last Marple novel, Sleeping Murder, was published posthumously in 1976, and this collection of ingenious new stories by twelve Christie devotees will be a timely reminder why Jane Marple remains the most famous fictional female detective of all time.

Go back in time with No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams for a whizz-bang epic adventure of action, laughter and secret plots – and the extraordinary friendship between a little boy and a huge gorilla that just might save the day…

The thrilling third book in Chris Colfer's #1 New York Times bestselling A Tale of Magic... series Brystal Evergreen is running out of time. It's been almost a year since she made a deal with Death to find and destroy the Immortal in exchange for her life. But she still hasn't found a single clue about who or where the Immortal is. To make matters worse, something dark and malignant has risen from deep within the earth, threatening life as we know it. To stop this new evil, the fairies and witches must work with all the kingdoms and territories, including the Righteous Brotherhood and their Army of the Dead. But is the threat more familiar than they expected? And why are a secretive group of Sorcerers convinced Xanthous Hayfield is connected to it?

Greg Heffley is finding out that the road to fame and glory comes with some hard knocks. When he decides to tag along with his brother Rodrick's band, Löded Diper, Greg doesn't realize what he's getting into. But he soon learns that late nights, unpaid gigs, fighting between band members and money troubles are all part of the rock 'n' roll lifestyle. Can Greg help Löded Diper become the legends they think they are? Or will too much time with Rodrick's band be a diper överlöde?

While on holiday, Scott Carey is exposed to a cloud of radioactive spray shortly after he accidentally ingests insecticide. The radioactivity acts as a catalyst for the bug spray, causing his body to shrink at a rate of approximately 1/7 of an inch per day. A few weeks later, Carey can no longer deny the truth: not only is he losing weight, he is also shorter than he was and deduces, to his dismay, that his body will continue to shrink.

In Wisdom, Shelter. Thats the official motto of the Scholomance. I suppose you could even argue that its trueonly the wisdom is hard to come by, so the shelters rather scant. Our beloved school does its best to devour all its studentsbut now that Ive reached my senior year and have actually won myself a handful of allies, its suddenly developed a very particular craving for me. And even if I somehow make it through the endless waves of maleficaria that it keeps throwing at me in between grueling homework assignments, I havent any idea how my allies and I are going to make it through the graduation hall alive. Unless, of course, I finally accept my foretold destiny of dark sorcery and destruction. That would certainly let me sail straight out of here. The course of wisdom, surely. But Im not giving innot to the mals, not to fate, and especially not to the Scholomance. Im going to get myself and my friends out of this hideous place for goodeven if its the last thing I do. With keen insight and mordant humor, Novik reminds us that sometimes it is not enough to rewrite the rulessometimes, you need to toss out the entire rulebook

Avery Grambs ha un piano: sopravvivere al liceo, ottenere una borsa di studio e poi andarsene. Ma tutto cambia quando il multimiliardario Tobias Hawthorne muore, lasciando quasi tutta la sua fortuna ad Avery, che non ha idea di chi fosse l'uomo. Per accettare l'eredità, Avery deve trasferirsi nella gigantesca Hawthorne House, un luogo pieno di enigmi e segreti, ma anche della famiglia appena diseredata di Hawthorne. Tra di loro ci sono i quattro affascinanti e pericolosi nipoti di Tobias. Intrappolata in questo mondo scintillante di ricchezze e privilegi, Avery deve partecipare a un gioco di intrighi e calcoli per sopravvivere. Un thriller avvincente, ricco di oscuri segreti familiari e sfide mortali.

Ten tales of the world's most spectacularly silly mums and deliriously daft dads

An all-new collection of summer-themed mysteries from the master of the genre, just in time for the holiday season.

Un viaggio nel mondo Narnia, popolato di gnomi, giganti, fauni, streghe, satiri e animali parlanti. Sarà Aslan, il Grande Leone, a trasportare fin là Eustachio Scrubb e Jill Pole grazie al suo soffio possente, ed ad assegnare loro un singolare compagno: Paludrone Puddleglum, creatura delle paludi. Compito dei tre eroi improvvisati sarà quello di ritrovare e liberare il principe Rilian, figlio di Caspian Decimo re di Narnia, rapito dalla Strega Malefica e segregato nel Mondodisotto da dieci anni. E non c'è bisogno di dire che un'impresa del genere comporta incredibili peripezie, un lungo e faticoso cammino e innumerevoli avventure.

Four children help Prince Caspian and his army of Talking Beasts to free Narnia from evil.

In 12 Rules for Life, acclaimed public thinker and clinical psychologist Jordan B. Peterson offered an antidote to the chaos in our lives- eternal truths applied to modern anxieties. His insights have helped millions of readers and resonated powerfully around the world. Now in this long-awaited sequel, Peterson goes further, showing that part of life's meaning comes from reaching out into the domain beyond what we know, and adapting to an ever-transforming world. While an excess of chaos threatens us with uncertainty, an excess of order leads to a lack of curiosity and creative vitality. Beyond Order therefore calls on us to balance the two fundamental principles of reality - order and chaos -- and reveals the profound meaning that can be found on the path that divides them. In times of instability and suffering, Peterson reminds us that there are sources of strength on which we can all draw- insights borrowed from psychology, philosophy, and humanity's greatest myths and stories. Drawing on the hard-won truths of ancient wisdom, as well as deeply personal lessons from his own life and clinical practice, Peterson offers twelve new principles to guide readers towards a more courageous, truthful and meaningful life.

Dopo aver combattuto contro l'impossibile, Zélie e Amari sono finalmente riuscite a far rivivere la magia a Orïsha. Ma il rituale per risvegliarla si è rivelato più forte di quanto avrebbero potuto immaginare, e ha riportato alla luce non solo i poteri dei maji, ma anche quelli dei nobili che avevano della magia nel loro sangue. Ora Zélie deve lottare per unire i maji in una terra dove il nemico è potente quanto loro. Quando reali ed esercito stringono una mortale alleanza, Zélie deve tornare a combattere per assicurare ad Amari il trono e per proteggere i nuovi maji dall'ira della monarchia. Ma con la minaccia di una guerra civile all'orizzonte, Zélie si trova a un punto critico: dovrà trovare un modo per riunire il regno oppure lasciare che Orïsha venga distrutta da se stessa.

"SOLDIER AND AVENGER Daryck is from a city that was devastated by the war with the Bone Giants, and now he and a band of warriors seek revenge against the giants for the loved ones they lost. But will vengeance be enough to salve their grief? DREAMER AND LEADER Hanima is part of a new generation with extraordinary magical talents: She can speak to fantastical animals. But when this gift becomes a threat to the powers-that-be, Hanima becomes the leader of a movement to use this magic to bring power to the people. SISTER AND SEEKER Koesha is the captain of an all-female crew on a perilous voyage to explore unknown waters. Though Koesha's crew is seeking a path around the globe, Koesha is also looking for her sister, lost at sea two years ago. But what lies beyond the edges of the map is far more dangerous than storms and sea monsters. . . . In this sequel to A Plague of Giants, these characters and more will become the voices of a new generation bringing hope and revolution to a war-torn world"--

Enter a school of magic unlike any you have ever encountered. There are no teachers, no holidays, friendships are purely strategic, and the odds of survival are never equal. Once you're inside, there are only two ways out: you graduate or you die. El Higgins is uniquely prepared for the school's many dangers. She may be without allies, but she possesses a dark power strong enough to level mountains and wipe out untold millions, never mind easily destroy the countless monsters that prowl the school. Except, she might accidentally kill all the other students, too. So El is trying her hardest not to use it, that is, unless she has no other choice

Reiki je proslulé umění, které pozitivně ovlivňuje energetický stav, a jako alternativní léčebná metoda vám dokáže změnit život. Pomůže totiž s jakýmkoli zdravotním problémem, neboť fyzické i psychické potíže vznikají právě v důsledku oslabené nebo zablokované energie. Kdo ovládne třeba jen základy této schopnosti, může prospívat nejenom sobě, ale i lidem ve svém okolí – dokonce i na dálku. Tajemství, jak k tomu dospět, vám prozradí tato kniha – každý se může naučit léčit pomocí reiki.

Nově sestavenou kolekci povídek od královny zločinu pojí zimní tematika – a neodmyslitelná dávka napětí. Vzduch se ochlazuje a dny se krátí… doba jako stvořená pro to, usednout do křesla před sálající oheň s knihou detektivních příběhů od té nejpovolanější autorky. Pozor však na smrtící sněhové závěje, nebezpečné dárky, otrávená jídla a záhadné návštěvy! Mrazivé historky – některé z nich s oblíbenými vyšetřovateli Herculem Poirotem a slečnou Marplovou – doplňuje úvodní spisovatelčino líčení, jak trávívala s rodinou vánoční svátky. Obsahuje: Vánoce v Abney Hall -- Bonboniéra -- Vánoční tragédie -- Pan Quin přichází -- Záhada bagdádské truhly -- Tři slepé myšky -- Dcera duchovního -- Plymouthský expres -- Potíže v zálivu Pollensa -- Útočiště -- Záhada lovecké chaty -- Na konci světa -- Mužnost Edwarda Robinsona -- Vánoční dobrodružství

Welcome to the Isle of Mulch. This little island is home to a large number of horrible grown-ups. The school, the local park, the toy shop and even the island's ice-cream van are all run by awful adults who like nothing more than making children miserable. And the island is owned by the most awful one of all, Aunt Greta Greed! Something needs to be done about them. But who could be brave enough? Meet Ned, an extraordinary boy with a special power. SLIMEPOWER!

During World War II the Japanese forced 200,000 young Korean women to be sex slaves or "comfort women" for their soldiers. This is one woman's riveting story of strength, courage and promises kept

L'Orient Express, il leggendario treno delle spie e degli avventurieri internazionali, occupa un posto importante nell'immaginario degli appassionati di letteratura. Il merito è di questo libro. In quella che probabilmente è la più celebre delle sue imprese, Hercule Poirot, salito a bordo di un vagone di prima classe partito da Istanbul e diretto a Calais, è costretto a occuparsi di un efferato delitto: mentre il treno è bloccato dalla neve sui Balcani, qualcuno tra i passeggeri pugnala a morte il signor Ratchett, un ricco quanto insopportabile cittadino americano. L'assassino deve per forza nascondersi tra i viaggiatori, ma nessuno di loro sembra avere un movente. Almeno in apparenza... Pubblicato nel 1934, "Assassinio sull'Orient Express" è da molti considerato il capolavoro di Agatha Christie, ed è sicuramente uno dei gialli più noti e letti in tutto il mondo.

Konečně budete moci s Gregem Heffleym a Deníkem malého poseroutky strávit 365 dní v roce a pořád dokola! Tenhle školní deník je naprosto výjimečný, protože je věčný, a umožní vám nezapomenout na žádnou písemku, schůzku nebo školní i mimoškolní aktivitu. Naplánuje vám víkendy a letní i zimní prázdniny. Na každé stránce najdete obrázky oblíbených postaviček a spoustu dalších informací speciálně vybraných a uspořádaných tak, jak jen to budete potřebovat, abyste přežili školní rok!

Conosciuto anche con il pomposo nome di "Treno dei miliardari", il Treno Azzurro unisce nella notte Londra con le spiagge assolate della Costa Azzurra. Sulle sue lussuose carrozze si possono incontrare tutti i protagonisti dell'alta società: miliardari americani, nobili europei, ereditiere e anche investigatori famosi come Hercule Poirot. La presenza di quest'ultimo, tuttavia, per quanto casuale, deve per forza essere colegata qualche dellitto. E infatti, puntualmente, il delitto avviene. La giovane e bella Ruth Kettering, figlia del miliardario Van Aldin e moglie infedele del corrotto lord Kettering, viene ritrovata strangolata nel suo scompartimento e, per di più, senza la preziosa collana di rubini che aveva con sé. Gli indiziati sono numerosi: il marito, suo erede universale; il suo amante, sedicente conte ma in realtà abile truffatore; la sfrenata ballerina Mirelle; il misterioso "Marchese", un imprendibile ladro internazionale. Chi di loro ha compiuto il terribile crimine? La polizia brancola nel buio, ma Poirot riuscirà a individuare una pista...

Silverberg, winner of four Hugos and five Nebulas, presents a riveting tale of an epic voyage of survival in a hostile environment. On the watery world of Hydros, humans live on artificial islands and keep an uneasy peace with the native race of amphibians. When a group of humans angers their alien hosts, they are exiled--set adrift on the planet's vast and violent sea.

In "Diario di una schiappa. Bel colpo!", Greg Heffley e la sua famiglia partono per un viaggio in campeggio attraverso il paese, pronti per un'avventura indimenticabile. Tuttavia, le cose prendono una piega inaspettata e si ritrovano bloccati in un campeggio che non è esattamente un paradiso estivo. Quando il cielo si apre e l'acqua inizia a salire, i Heffley si chiedono se riusciranno a salvare la loro vacanza o se sono già in una situazione troppo complicata.

Gli avvocati Wes e Mary Grace Payton si trovano all'inizio della causa più significativa della loro carriera, dopo che un tribunale del Mississippi ha riconosciuto un risarcimento di quarantun milioni di dollari a Jeannette Baker, una giovane donna che ha perso il marito e il figlio a causa di un tumore. I Payton, con il loro piccolo studio legale, hanno affrontato un lungo e difficile processo, mettendo in gioco la loro credibilità e serenità personale. La responsabilità è stata attribuita alla Krane Chemical, una grande azienda di New York, colpevole di aver inquinato il suolo e le falde acquifere di Bowmore con rifiuti tossici, causando malattie tra i residenti. Sebbene si tratti solo del primo grado di giudizio, la sentenza potrebbe segnare l'inizio di una serie di cause collettive contro la Krane Chemical e il suo potente proprietario, Carl Trudeau. Consapevole della necessità di una Corte Suprema favorevole, Trudeau è pronto a investire ingenti somme nella campagna elettorale imminente. Con la consueta maestria, l'autore esplora le complessità del sistema legale americano, svelando le dinamiche di lobbying, sentenze pilotate e interessi economici che spesso ignorano i diritti individuali.

Hercule Poirot è in vacanza sulla costa della Cornovaglia quando incontra Nick Buckley, la giovane e temeraria padrona di End House, una maestosa dimora arroccata sulle scogliere di St. Loo. Poirot si interessa rapidamente alla giovane donna, che di recente ha sfiorato una serie di incidenti mortali. Qualcosa suggerisce al detective belga che questi presunti incidenti siano più di semplici coincidenze o sfortuna. Sembra chiaro che qualcuno stia cercando di eliminare la povera Nick, ma chi? E quale potrebbe essere il movente? Nella sua ricerca di risposte, Poirot deve addentrarsi nella oscura storia di End House. Più si immerge nell'indagine, più è certo che l'assassino colpirà di nuovo. E, questa volta, Nick potrebbe non salvarsi.

Vynikající autorka ezoterních děl učí čtenáře porozumět auře neboli energetickému poli kolem všech živých organismů. Její barevná vibrace odráží životní podstatu a charakter člověka. Aura každého člověka je jedinečná, odhaluje jeho zdravotní stav, emoce a také spiritualitu. Přesně totiž odráží myšlenky i pocity a také životní styl. Naučte se ji vidět!

Quando Beatrice era al liceo, Jim, Martha, Whitley, Kipling e Cannon erano la sua famiglia, i primi veri amici. La morte improvvisa di Jim, il più carismatico del gruppo e fidanzato di Bea, ha scosso profondamente tutti. Un anno dopo, per il compleanno di Whitley, Beatrice torna nella villa dove trascorrevano notti a raccontarsi segreti e sogni, sperando di scoprire cosa sia realmente accaduto a Jim. La serata si svolge tra balli, Moscow Mule e silenzi inquietanti, fino a un incidente d'auto che sembra lasciare il gruppo illeso. Tuttavia, al ritorno nella villa, un misterioso uomo bussa alla porta e rivela una verità sconvolgente: sono tutti morti, intrappolati in un limbo chiamato Neverworld, dove il giorno si ripete all'infinito. Solo uno di loro potrà tornare alla vita, ma dovranno decidere chi. Inizialmente increduli, accettano la realtà e comprendono che l'unica speranza di sfuggire a questo destino crudele è unirsi e aiutarsi a vicenda, scoprendo la verità sulla notte della scomparsa di Jim.

It is summer, it is the Edinburgh Festival. People queuing for a lunchtime show witness a road-rage incident - an incident which changes the lives of everyone involved. Jackson Brodie, ex-army, ex-police, ex-private detective, is also an innocent bystander - until he becomes a suspect.

Slovo runa pochází ze starých severských jazyků a znamená tajná věc nebo záhada. Runy jsou i znaky, které vypovídají o mnohém, co nás zajímá. Umožňují vyložit si svůj život, ať už v souvislosti s rodinou, cestováním, láskou, prosperitou, zdravím či naplněním osudu. Lze je použít pro věštění i meditaci a vytvářet jimi magické talismany síly nebo ochrany. Dokážou také posílit magická přání a kouzla.

You've never seen the Wimpy Kid World like this before - an entirely new, awesome, friendly, truly fantastic fantasy quest from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney! From the imagination of Wimpy Kid's Rowley Jefferson comes an adventure of epic proportions! Join Roland and his best friend, Garg the Barbarian, as they leave the safety of their village and embark on a quest to save Roland's mum from the White Warlock. Will our heroes survive? Find out in Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure! And don't miss Rowley Jefferson's first book, the instant #1 bestseller, Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal.

Millions of young readers have loved the World's Worst Children tales - now they will revel in this delightfully dreadful collection of the most gruesome grown-ups ever: The World's Worst Teachers. From the phenomenally bestselling David Walliams and illustrated in glorious colour by the artistic genius, Tony Ross. Think your teachers are bad? Wait till you meet this lot. These ten tales of the world's most splendidly sinister teachers will have you running for the school gates. Dr Dread teaches science and is half man, half monster... Watch out for the ghastly Miss Seethe. She is ALWAYS furious - and she's on a detention rampage. And as for Phobe, he's a teacher with a real difference. He is bone-shakingly terrified of... children! Millions of children have loved the World's Worst Children - now they will revel in this delightfully dreadful collection of the most gruesome grown-ups ever, The World's Worst Teachers. Brought to you by number one bestselling author, David Walliams, with every story illustrated in glorious colour by artistic genius, Tony Ross.

V mysli máte dva magnety. Úzkost a starosti o peníze odpuzují. Štěstí a pohoda je přitahují.

From phenomenal number-one bestseller David Walliams comes another collection of more hilariously horrible children! Look out! It's more badly behaved boys and ghoulish girls! Like Boastful Barnabas who is so big-headed he might just explode! And Tandy and her titanic tantrums and who will be crowned bully of the year! From number one bestselling author David Walliams come ten more hilarious and horrendous tales, illustrated throughout by artistic genius Tony Ross.

Londra, 1981. Una donna giace sull'asfalto dopo essere stata investita da un'auto, proprio nel giorno del suo ritorno in Inghilterra dopo anni all'estero. Questo tragico incidente rischia di essere dimenticato in una città concentrata sulle nozze tra il principe Carlo e Diana Spencer. Tuttavia, quella donna custodiva troppi segreti. Londra, 1940. Orfana, la diciottenne Juliet Armstrong viene reclutata dai servizi segreti per un compito apparentemente semplice: trascrivere registrazioni. In realtà, deve analizzare le conversazioni di un agente infiltrato con cittadini inglesi al soldo del Reich, un compito cruciale per identificare una potenziale quinta colonna filonazista. Mentre Londra è bombardata, Juliet si immerge in un mondo pericoloso in cui ogni gesto è ambiguo. Dopo alcuni mesi, ha l'opportunità di diventare un'agente operativa in una missione sul campo, ma nulla andrà come previsto. Londra, 1950. Cinque anni dopo la guerra, la crisi economica opprime gli inglesi. Juliet lavora per la BBC, creando programmi per sollevare gli ascoltatori. Ma il passato torna a tormentarla con un messaggio minaccioso: "La pagherai". Contatta vecchie conoscenze, ma un misterioso uomo la coinvolgerà in una nuova missione segreta, con l'Unione Sovietica come nuovo avversario.

Sedíte u psacího stolu, prsty nad klávesnicí, jste připraveni psát… ale slova nikde. Vyschli jste… nebo ještě hůř, vyhořeli. Prázdná stránka znova vyhrála. Žádný strach. Ať bojujete se spisovatelským blokem, nebo jen hledáte způsoby, jak si procvičit kreativní autorské „svaly“, HRAVÉ PSANÍ vám zaručí, že už nikdy nezažijete další den beze slov. Najdete v něm celé dvě stovky autorských tipů a podle nich budete vytvářet svérázné postavy, zkusíte si klasické hry se slovy trochu jinak a vytvoříte zásoby nápadů na básně, povídky, články a dokonce i romány. Pište, čmárejte, škrábejte a sněte na každé straně – tvořivost nabízí nekonečně možností! V čem vám HRAVÉ PSANÍ pomůže: Budete psát bez tlaku předem daných očekávání. Přizpůsobíte proces psaní sami sobě na míru. Zvyknete si psát denně, takže bude snadnější se rozjet. Objevy, které při cvičeních uděláte, můžete snadno použít při svém „opravdovém“ psaní. Získáte nový pohled na sebe jako na autora. Budete experimentovat s různými přístupy ke psaní. Potvrdíte sami sobě, že se skutečně chcete psaní věnovat. U každého cvičení najdete i odstaveček „O krok dál“, některá cvičení můžete opakovat znova a znova a vaši tvořivost podpoří také ilustrace. Ať už si užíváte čirou radost ze psaní, nebo teprve začínáte, pomůžou vám tyhle živé stránky vylepšit autorské dovednosti, překonat spisovatelský blok – a přitom se ještě pobavit! Vhodné pro čtenáře od 9 let výše.

Uznávaná duchovní spisovatelka připravila snadno srozumitelný úvod do umění zvaného wicca a zároveň i praktický přehled o tom,jak ji lze využívat každodenním životě. Dozvíte se,jak si připravit oltář,zasvětit magické nástroje,provádět kouzla mnoho dalšího.

Když jsme Maxe Drolla viděli naposledy, měl sice ve škole polapené tři drzé lupiče, on sám ale byl v pasti také – a to přímo ve školním kontejneru s odpadky! A co hůř, ocitla se tam s ním i Erin, jeho krásná a chytrá spolužačka, do které je Max tak trochu zamilovaný. Ale to by nesměl být superhrdina (a cool raper) Max D., aby se jen tak vzdal! Ani uzavřený kontejner, ani policie, ba ani uprchlí lupiči ho nemůžou zastavit. Jenže znáte to: když to už vypadá, že jste ze všeho venku, vždycky se strhne něco dalšího, a to obvykle z té strany, odkud to nejméně čekáte. A tak bude Max Droll své superhrdinské schopnosti – a svou skoro geniální spolupracovnici – ještě hodně potřebovat…

Le storie di Greg questa volta sono raccontate da un narratore d’eccezione, uno dei personaggi più amati e divertenti della serie Diario di una Schiappa: l’intrepido e allegro Rowley Jefferson. Rowley accetta di assumere il ruolo di biografo di Greg, raccontando tutta la storia del suo migliore amico. Ovviamente dalla sua personalissima prospettiva. Fin dalle prime pagine, però, Rowley racconterà più di se stesso che del suo migliore amico… con grande disappunto di Greg!

Detective Inspector James Quill is about to complete the drugs bust of his career. Then his prize suspect Rob Toshack is murdered in custody. Furious, Quill pursues the investigation, co-opting intelligence analyst Lisa Ross and undercover cops Costain and Sefton. But nothing about Toshack's murder is normal.

La scuola di Greg è chiusa: la neve ha bloccato tutto. Evviva! Sì, ma non troppo: l’intero quartiere si trasforma in un campo di battaglia. Gruppi rivali si contendono il territorio, costruiscono fortini e combattono fino all’ultima palla di neve. E Greg? Ovviamente si trova nel bel mezzo del caos, insieme al suo fedele migliore amico Rowley. Ma il freddo non dura per sempre. E quando la neve si sarà sciolta, che fine avranno fatto Greg e Rowley? Avranno superato il gelido inverno da eroi? Una cosa è certa: avranno vissuto giorni da brivido.

Potřebujete první pomoc při rozchodu či rozvodu? Chcete ušetřit za drahé hodiny psychoterapie? Pak si rozhodně přečtěte tuto knížku. Autorka, matka dvou dětí, příjemným způsobem a otevřeně vypráví, jak se vyrovnávala s koncem svého manželství, které trvalo dvacet let, a o překonání psychické krize. Buddhistická praxe jí pomohla v období, kdy se musela vypořádávat se svými obavami z budoucnosti, lítostí z rozpadu vztahu a snahou přestat se trápit a začít znovu žít. Postupně se jí stále lépe dařilo nacházet klid a rozvahu, nový vztah k lásce i k sobě.

Darkly hilarious adventure, featuring the Dark Lord trapped in a schoolboy's body, from the Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning series.

Peter Guillam, staunch colleague and disciple of George Smiley of the British Secret Service, otherwise known as the Circus, has retired to his family farmstead on the south coast of Brittany when a letter from his old Service summons him to London. The reason? His Cold War past has come back to claim him. Intelligence operations that were once the toast of secret London are to be scrutinised by a generation with no memory of the Cold War. Somebody must be made to pay for innocent blood once spilt in the name of the greater good. Interweaving past with present so that each may tell its own story, John le CarrU has given us a novel of superb and enduring quality.

Fairy tales are just the beginning. The Masked Man is on the loose in the Land of Stories, and it's up to Alex and Conner Bailey to stop him...except Alex has been thrown off the Fairy Council, and no one will believe they're in danger. With only the help of the ragtag group of Goldilocks, Jack, Red Riding Hood, and Mother Goose and her gander, Lester, the Bailey twins discover the Masked Man's secret scheme: He possesses a powerful magic potion that turns every book it touches into a portal, and he is recruiting an army of literature's greatest villains! So begins a race through the magical Land of Oz, the fantastical world of Neverland, the madness of Wonderland, and beyond. Can Alex and Conner catch up to the Masked Man, or will they be one step behind until it's too late? Fairy tales and classic stories collide in the fourth adventure in the bestselling Land of Stories series as the twins travel beyond the kingdoms!

Během porodu jejího druhého syna nastala u Stephanie vzácná, ale v 80% smrtelná komplikace zvaná embolie plodovou vodou (ang. zkratka AFE) a ona zemřela na operačním stole na 37 vteřin, během kterých měla spirituální zážitek.

Sefia sa cosa significa dover sopravvivere. Dopo che il padre è stato brutalmente ucciso, è fuggita nel deserto con la zia Nin, che le ha insegnato a cacciare, seguire le impronte e rubare. Ma Nin è scomparsa, e adesso Sefia è completamente sola. L'unico indizio che può aiutarla a ritrovare Nin è uno strano oggetto rettangolare che il padre aveva con sé quando è morto. Un manufatto mai visto prima, di cui nessuno le aveva mai parlato, perché nel mondo in cui è nata e cresciuta la lettura è un'attività proibita. Con l'aiuto di questo libro e di un misterioso sconosciuto che nasconde oscuri segreti, Sefia cercherà di salvare la zia Nin e scoprire che cosa sia realmente accaduto il giorno in cui suo padre è stato ucciso.

A joyful, sharply observed Christmas story for fans of One Day, this book follows the Birch family as they gather under one roof for a week. Olivia, the eldest daughter, returns from treating an epidemic and must quarantine for seven days, which her mother sees as a chance for special family time. Her younger sister disagrees, while their father, though not allowed an opinion, is determined to share his thoughts. With no one able to leave or enter the house, the week feels eternal, especially as each family member harbors secrets, one of which is about to surface. Critics praise the book as warm, humorous, and emotionally intelligent, highlighting its engaging characters and relatable family dynamics. It’s described as gripping and life-affirming, with a twisty plot that keeps readers captivated. The writing is noted for its wit and insight, expertly capturing the joys and tensions of family life. With a mix of comedy and drama, it resonates with anyone who has experienced the complexities of returning home. Overall, it’s a stylish and engrossing read that promises to be a big hit this Christmas season.