Daniela Orlando Ordine dei libri (cronologico)

Loretta Thurwar a Hamara Stacker alias Staxxx jsou hvězdy Galejnické extraligy, základního kamene nesmírně populárního a krajně kontroverzního výdělečného Trestaneckého estrádního programu (TEP). Je to návrat gladiátorů a vězni bojují o nejvyšší cenu ze všech — osobní svobodu. V rámci TEPu vězni cestují a zápasí spolu na život a na smrt před natřískanými stadiony, zatímco venku protestují mravně uvědomělí demonstranti. Thurwarku a Staxxx, členky stejného týmu a zároveň milenky, má publikum ze všech nejradši. A pokud všechno dobře dopadne, Thurwarku čeká už jen několik zápasů a bude volná, což je pro ni břemeno stejně těžké jako její smrtonosné kladivo. Jenže korporátní vlastníci TEPu se při udržování stávajících poměrů nezastaví před ničím a překážky, které jí kladou do cesty, mají ničivý dopad.

Osedlejte hřbety krvelačných jednorožců už počtvrté! Skandarovi a jeho přátelům právě začíná čtvrtý rok výcviku v Hnízdě, ale vtom na jednorožce udeří strašlivá kletba, která by mohla všechno změnit. Ostrovu vládne komodor odhodlaný vymýtit duchovní živel jednou provždy, Skandarova sestra Kenna nemyslí na nic jiného než na pomstu, a Skandar tudíž není nikde v bezpečí. Jednorožců postižených kletbou stále přibývá a čtveřice přátel už nemá času nazbyt. Musí závodit doslova o život a neví, jestli dokážou kletbu zastavit, než ostrov vezme navždy za své. Pro čtenáře od deseti let

La storia di Rin continua in questo acclamato seguito de La guerra dei papaveri—un'epica fantasy che combina la storia della Cina del ventesimo secolo con un avvincente mondo di dèi e mostri. La guerra è finita. Ma la guerra è appena iniziata. Tre volte nella sua storia, Nikan ha combattuto per la sua sopravvivenza nelle sanguinose guerre dei papaveri. Sebbene la terza battaglia sia appena terminata, la sciamana e guerriera Rin non può dimenticare l'atrocità che ha commesso per salvare il suo popolo. Ora è in fuga dalla sua colpa, dalla dipendenza dall'oppio che la tiene prigioniera e dai comandi omicidi del furioso Fenice—il dio vendicativo che ha benedetto Rin con il suo temibile potere. Anche se non desidera vivere, rifiuta di morire fino a quando non si sarà vendicata dell'Imperatrice traditrice che ha tradito la sua patria. La sua unica speranza è allearsi con il potente Signore della Guerra Drago, che trama di conquistare Nikan, rovesciare l'Imperatrice e creare una nuova repubblica. Ma né l'Imperatrice né il Signore della Guerra Drago sono ciò che sembrano. Più Rin osserva, più teme che il suo amore per Nikan la costringerà a usare di nuovo il potere mortale della Fenice. Perché non c'è nulla che Rin non sia disposta a sacrificare per salvare il suo paese... e ottenere la sua vendetta.

Il finale emozionante della trilogia The Poppy War, un'epica fantasy acclamata e premiata che combina la storia della Cina del ventesimo secolo con un mondo avvincente di dèi e mostri. Dopo aver salvato la sua nazione di Nikan dagli invasori stranieri e aver combattuto contro la malvagia Imperatrice Su Daji in una brutale guerra civile, Fang Runin è stata tradita da alleati e lasciata per morta. Nonostante le sue perdite, Rin non ha rinunciato a coloro per cui ha sacrificato tanto: il popolo delle province meridionali e, in particolare, Tikany, il villaggio che è la sua casa. Tornando alle sue radici, Rin affronta sfide difficili e opportunità inaspettate. Mentre i suoi nuovi alleati nella leadership della Coalizione Meridionale sono astuti e inaffidabili, Rin si rende conto che il vero potere a Nikan risiede nei milioni di comuni cittadini che bramano vendetta e la venerano come una dea della salvezza. Sostenuta dalle masse e dal suo Esercito Meridionale, Rin utilizzerà ogni arma per sconfiggere la Repubblica del Drago, gli Hesperiani colonizzatori e tutti coloro che minacciano le arti sciamaniche e i loro praticanti. Tuttavia, mentre il suo potere e la sua influenza crescono, sarà abbastanza forte da resistere alla voce inebriante della Fenice che la esorta a bruciare il mondo e tutto ciò che contiene?

"A year has passed since an unlikely alliance saved the Tressian Republic from fire and darkness, at great cost. Thousands perished, and Viktor Akadra - the Republic's champion - has disappeared. While the ruling council struggles to mend old wounds, other factions sense opportunity. The insidious Parliament of Crows schemes in the shadows, while to the east the Hadari Emperor gathers his armies. As turmoil spreads across the Republic, its ripples are felt in the realms of the divine."--Publisher.

One of the most anticipated fantasy novels of the year, and the start of a groundbreaking epic fantasy trilogy from New York Times bestselling author Daniel Abraham, one half of James S. A. Corey

What is the relationship between sexual and other forms of politics? This question is particularly urgent in the context of Nazi Germany. The exploration of Nazism's sexual politics raises critical inquiries: Were these politics uniformly repressive, or did they grant sexual freedoms to certain groups while persecuting others? How have postwar interpretations of these politics evolved, especially given the assertion by scholars since the 1960s that the Third Reich was "sex-hostile"? Addressing these questions, the work fundamentally reconsiders key aspects of twentieth-century German history. It reshapes our understanding of the Nazi regime's popular appeal, antisemitism, the influence of Christianity on postfascist conservatism, and the countercultural movements of the 1960s-1970s, as well as the dynamics between government and citizens in East Germany. By reinterpreting the Third Reich's sexual politics and examining the revisions of Germany's history following communism's collapse, the work reveals the complex interconnections between capitalism and communism, pleasure and state policies, and religious and secular trends. It also delves into sexual attitudes and practices, addressing issues like contraception, pornography, and sexual orientation theories, highlighting how sexuality became a crucial site for managing the memory of Nazism and the Holocaust.

Coby osmnáctiletý mladík se Patrick Leigh Fermor vydal v prosinci 1933 na pěší pouť Evropou, kterou zakončil příchodem do Istanbulu na počátku roku 1935. Poté, co prošel Nizozemskem, Německem a dorazil do Vídně se zastávkou v Praze, se vydal dále slovanskými oblastmi, po proudu Dunaje do Maďarska, Sedmihradska, Rumunska a na Balkán. Z kapesného jedné libry týdně hodlal Fermor žít „jako tulák, poutník nebo kočovný učenec“ a přespávat v chudobincích, klášterech a stodolách. V druhém díle svého cestopisu, právem pokládaného za jeden ze skvostů novodobé anglické prózy, Fermor opět prokázal nejen pronikavý postřeh a zvídavost, ale i nesporné literární nadání – bohatým a poetickým jazykem podává obraz již zaniklého světa, líčí dějiny a kulturu střední i východní Evropy, přináší fascinující portréty národů.

Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has only ever wanted to be a unicorn rider. To be one of the lucky few selected to hatch a unicorn. To bond with it for life; to train together and race for glory; to be a hero. But just as Skandar's dream is about to come true, things start to take a more dangerous turn than he could ever have imagined. A dark and twisted enemy has stolen the Island's most powerful unicorn - and as the threat grows ever closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could blow apart his world forever..

A war orphan rises from her humble beginnings to become a powerful military commander, and perhaps her country's only hope for survival

"Ruling families -- once protectors of justice and democracy -- now plot against one another with sharp words and sharper knives. Blinded by ambition, they remain heedless of the threat posed by the invading armies of the Hadari Empire."--Goodreads.com.

A revelatory biography of the first Black woman to stand for Vice President charts how the daughter of two immigrants in segregated California became one of the most effective power players in the United States

Obřady jara představují jednu z nejvlivnějších knih věnovaných dějinám první světové války. Autor se v ní zamýšlí nad sociokulturními aspekty Velké války, jež podle jeho názoru vedly ke zrození nového moderního světa. V první světové válce hledá příčiny přístupu k životu, jejž ona „totální“ válka se svými sociálními dopady ve srovnání s předválečným životem změnila k nepoznání.

Guy Gavriel Kay creates a work of intricate richness, brilliantly bringing to life Viking, Anglo Saxon and Celtic cultures as they balance on the knife-edge of change in a turbulent age.

A young man arrives at a remote hospital. He's burning with fever and barely conscious. He's also bleeding from his eyes. Fearing an Ebola-like outbreak, the World Health Organisation scrambles a rapid response team headed by leading epidemiologist Dr. Peyton Shaw. But what she finds in Kenya is beyond her worst fears. The world is facing an outbreak quite unlike anything previously documented. In just two weeks time every corner of the planet will be infected by a disease with a 95 percent fatality rate.

'Superb ... likely to become a classic' Observer In the summer of 1914 most of Europe plunged into a war so catastrophic that it unhinged the continent's politics and beliefs in a way that took generations to recover from. The disaster terrified its survivors, shocked that a civilization that had blandly assumed itself to be a model for the rest of the world had collapsed into a chaotic savagery beyond any comparison. In 1939 Europeans would initiate a second conflict that managed to be even worse - a war in which the killing of civilians was central and which culminated in the Holocaust. To Hell and Back tells this story with humanity, flair and originality. Kershaw gives a compelling narrative of events, but he also wrestles with the most difficult issues that the events raise - with what it meant for the Europeans who initiated and lived through such fearful times - and what this means for us.

Let the secret history of the world be told—of the alien virus that struck Earth after World War II, and of the handful of survivors who found they now possessed superhuman powers. Some were called Aces, endowed with powerful mental and physical prowess. The others were Jokers, tormented by bizarre mind or body disfigurements. Some served humanity. Others wreaked terror. Now, forty years later, under the streets of Manhattan an evil genius unleashes the powers of darkness—and Aces and Jokers alike must fight for their lives.Here, in the third volume of the Wild Cards series, seven of science fiction's most gifted writers take you on a journey of wonder and excitement.Includes stories by:Edward BryantLeanne C. HarperGeorge R. R. MartinJohn J. MillerLewis ShinerWalter SimonsMelinda M. Snodgrass

The Hidden School reveals a book within a book, a quest within a quest, and a bridge between worlds—a “must-read journey of transformation. Few other books so skillfully combine story and substance than this peaceful warrior adventure,” raves #1 New York Times bestselling author, Tony Robbins. In the long-awaited conclusion to the international bestselling Peaceful Warrior saga, Dan Millman takes us on an epic spiritual quest across the world as he searches for the link between everyday life and transcendent possibility. Continuing his journey from Way of the Peaceful Warrior, Dan moves from Honolulu to the Mojave Desert, and from a bustling Asian city to a secluded forest, until he uncovers the mystery of The Hidden School. While traversing continents, he uncovers lessons of life hidden in plain sight—insights pointing the way to an inspired life in the eternal present. Along the way, you’ll encounter remarkable characters and brushes with mortality as you explore the nature of reality, the self, death, and finally, a secret as ancient as the roots of this world. Awaken to the hidden powers of paradox, humor, and change. Discover a vision that may forever change your perspectives about life’s promise and potential.

An epic tale of the path to power of Vladimir Putin, emerging from obscurity to become one of the world's most conflicted and important leaders.

All paths lead to war... Marcus' hero days are behind him. He knows too well that even the smallest war still means somebody's death. When his men are impressed into a doomed army, staying out of a battle he wants no part of requires some unorthodox steps. Cithrin is an orphan, ward of a banking house. Her job is to smuggle a nation's wealth across a war zone, hiding the gold from both sides. She knows the secret life of commerce like a second language, but the strategies of trade will not defend her from swords. Geder, sole scion of a noble house, has more interest in philosophy than in swordplay. A poor excuse for a soldier, he is a pawn in these games. No one can predict what he will become. Falling pebbles can start a landslide. A spat between the Free Cities and the Severed Throne is spiraling out of control. A new player rises from the depths of history, fanning the flames that will sweep the entire region onto The Dragon's Path -- the path to war. The Dagger and the CoinThe Dragon's PathThe King's Blood The Tyrant's LawThe Widow's HouseThe Spider's War Writing as James S. A. Corey (with Ty Franck) The Expanse (soon to be a major SyFy Channel television series)Leviathan WakesCaliban's WarAbaddon's GateCibola BurnNemesis Games

Più di 70.000 anni fa l'umanità è stata sul punto di estinguersi. È miracolosamente sopravvissuta, ma nessuno sa come. Ora è pronta per compiere un nuovo passo verso un livello evolutivo superiore, ma il tempo stringe. La dottoressa Kate Warner, brillante genetista, è convinta di aver trovato la cura contro l'autismo, invece ha fatto una scoperta ben più pericolosa per lei, e per l'intera razza umana. Intanto, in Antartide, una missione scientifica ha identificato un sommergibile nazista sepolto all'interno di un iceberg e difeso strenuamente dagli agenti dell'Immari, misteriosa e potentissima organizzazione globale, suddivisa in tante sottosezioni con diramazioni in ogni campo e in tutto il mondo. L'agente David Vale ha passato gli ultimi dieci anni a tentare di comprendere cosa questa organizzazione protegga con tanta tenacia, ma ormai è troppo tardi: gli uomini dell'Immari sono sulle sue tracce e lo stanno braccando. L'unica persona al mondo che può aiutarlo è proprio Kate Warner. Insieme, lei e David dovranno cercare di sventare una minaccia globale e capire cosa nasconde il gene di Atlantide e quali sono le vere origini dell'uomo. Ma gli agenti dell'Immari sono disposti a tutto, persino a uccidere il 99.9% della popolazione del pianeta Terra, pur di fermarli.

Geneticist Kate Warner and counter-terrorism agent David Vale have prevented a fierce plague from wiping out humanity – but the struggle to survive is far from over.

Geneticist Kate Warner and counter-terrorism agent David Vale are working desperately against the clock to prevent a pandemic 70,000 years in the making. If this plague takes hold, it could change humanity forever...

See alternate cover edition here Il libro racconta l'origine della straordinaria epopea della Fondazione, il più celebre ciclo narrativo della fantascienza moderna. Nell'anno 12020 dell'Era galattica Hari Seldon , un oscuro matematico originario di Helicon, giunge sul pianeta Trantor per presentare le teorie sperimentali di una nuova scienza in grado di prevedere il futuro: la psicostoria. L'ipotesi avanzata dallo scienziato accende subito l'interesse dell'imperatore e dei potenti personaggi che gravitano intorno a lui. Ma tra lusinghe, raggiri ed intrighi di palazzo, Seldon si trova presto in pericolo...Inizierà così una lunga ed avventurosa fuga per le gigantesche cupole di Trantor alla ricerca di quella misteriosa chiave che gli consentirà di capire l'intero passato del genere umano e di aprire le porte al suo futuro.

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