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Alexandre Dumas' epic tale of suffering and revenge inspired by a real-life case of wrongful imprisonment, the "Penguin Classics" edition of "The Count of Monte Cristo" is translated with an introd…

Alexandre Dumas' epic tale of suffering and revenge inspired by a real-life case of wrongful imprisonment, the "Penguin Classics" edition of "The Count of Monte Cristo" is translated with an introduction by Robin Buss. Thrown in prison for a crime he has not committed Edmond Dantes spends fourteen bitter years imprisoned in the grim fortress of If. There he learns of a great hoard of treasure hidden on the Isle of Monte Cristo and becomes determined not only to escape, but also to unearth the treasure and use it to plot the destruction of the three men responsive for his incarceration. No longer the naive sailor who disappeared into the dungeon all those years ago, he reinvents himself as the charming, mysterious and powerful Count of Monte Cristo. A huge popular success when it was first serialized in the 1840s, "The Count of Monte Cristo" has been a fixture of western literature ever since, and the subject of countless film and TV adaptations. Robin Buss' lively translation is complete and unabridged, and remains faithful to the style of Dumas' original. This edition also includes an introduction, explanatory notes, a new chronology and updated suggestions for further reading.Alexandre Dumas (1802-70) was a pioneer of Romantic theatre in France, but in 1839 he turned his attention to writing the novels for which he is best known today, pften using collaborators such as Auguste Maquet to suggest plots or historical background. His most famous works include "The Three Musketeers" (1844), "The Count of Monte Cristo" (1844-5) and "The Man in the Iron Mask" (1847). If you enjoyed "The Count of Monte Cristo" you might enjoy Robert Louis Stevenson's "Kidnapped", also available in "Penguin Classics"."What makes The Count Of Monte Cristo such a superior story is that revenge is not the only emotion driving the plot ...it is an almost perfect story - also in the mix are love, friendship, jealousy, faith, education, snobbery and class". ("Sunday Express")."The greatest of escape stories". ("Guardian"). Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 1312, Nakladatelství: Penguin Books, Autor: Alexander Dumas, ISBN-13: 9780140449266, Datum vydání: 2003

Originally written only for his personal consumption, Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations" has become a key text in the understanding of Roman Stoic philosophy. This "Penguin Classics" edition is transla…

Originally written only for his personal consumption, Marcus Aurelius' "Meditations" has become a key text in the understanding of Roman Stoic philosophy. This "Penguin Classics" edition is translated with notes by Martin Hammond and an introduction by Diskin Clay. Written in Greek by an intellectual Roman emperor without any intention of publication, the "Meditations of Marcus Aurelius" offer a wide range of fascinating spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe.Spanning from doubt and despair to conviction and exaltation, they cover such diverse topics as the question of virtue, human rationality, the nature of the gods and Aurelius' own emotions. But while the "Meditations" were composed to provide personal consolation, in developing his beliefs Marcus also created one of the greatest of all works of philosophy: a series of wise and practical aphorisms that have been consulted and admired by statesmen, thinkers and ordinary readers for almost two thousand years. Martin Hammond's new translation fully expresses the intimacy and eloquence of the original work, with detailed notes elucidating the text. This edition also includes an introduction by Diskin Clay, exploring the nature and development of the "Meditations", a chronology, further reading and full indexes. Marcus Aelius "Aurelius Antoninus" (121-80) was adopted by the emperor Antoninus Pius and succeeded him in 161, (as joint emperor with adoptive brother Lucius Verus). He ruled alone from 169, and spent much of his reign in putting down various rebellions, and was a persecutor of Christians. His fame rest, above all, on his "Meditations", a series of reflections, strongly influenced by Epictetus, which represent a Stoic outlook on life. He was succeeded by his natural son, thus ending the period of the adoptive emperors.If you enjoyed "Meditations", you might like Seneca's "Letters from a Stoic", also available in "Penguin Classics". Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 304, Nakladatelství: Penguin Books, Autor: Marcus Aurelius, ISBN-13: 9780140449334, Datum vydání: 2006

When David meets the sensual Giovanni in a bohemian bar, he is swept into a passionate love affair. But his girlfriend's return to Paris destroys everything. Unable to admit to the truth, David pre…

When David meets the sensual Giovanni in a bohemian bar, he is swept into a passionate love affair. But his girlfriend's return to Paris destroys everything. Unable to admit to the truth, David pretends the liaison never happened - while Giovanni's life descends into tragedy.United by the theme of love, the writings in the Great Loves series span over two thousand years and vastly different worlds. Readers will be introduced to love's endlessly fascinating possibilities and extremities: romantic love, platonic love, erotic love, gay love, virginal love, adulterous love, parental love, filial love, nostalgic love, unrequited love, illicit love, not to mention lost love, twisted and obsessional love... Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 160, Nakladatelství: Penguin Books, Autor: James Baldwin, ISBN-13: 9780141032948, Datum vydání: 2007

'My God! A whole minute of bliss! Is that really so little for the whole of a man's life?' A poignant tale of love and loneliness from Russia's foremost writer.One of 46 new books in the bestsellin…

'My God! A whole minute of bliss! Is that really so little for the whole of a man's life?' A poignant tale of love and loneliness from Russia's foremost writer.One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 128, Nakladatelství: Penguin Books, Autor: Fyodor Dostoyevsky, ISBN-13: 9780241252086, Datum vydání: 2016

Everyone in Fairview knows the story.Pretty and popular high school senior Andie Bell was murdered by her boyfriend, Sal Singh, who then killed himself. It was all anyone could talk about. And five…

Everyone in Fairview knows the story.Pretty and popular high school senior Andie Bell was murdered by her boyfriend, Sal Singh, who then killed himself. It was all anyone could talk about. And five years later, Pip sees how the tragedy still haunts her town.But she can't shake the feeling that there was more to what happened that day. She knew Sal when she was a child, and he was always so kind to her. How could he possibly have been a killer?Now a senior herself, Pip decides to reexamine the closed case for her final project, at first just to cast doubt on the original investigation. But soon she discovers a trail of dark secrets that might actually prove Sal innocent . . . and the line between past and present begins to blur. Someone in Fairview doesn't want Pip digging around for answers, and now her own life might be in danger. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 448, Nakladatelství: HarperCollins Publishers, Autor: Holly Jackson, ISBN-13: 9781405293181, Datum vydání: 2019

Winner of Autobiography of the Year at the National Book Awards 2018Shortlisted for the Waterstones Book of the Year 2018Award-winning journalist Dolly Alderton survived her twenties (just about) a…

Winner of Autobiography of the Year at the National Book Awards 2018Shortlisted for the Waterstones Book of the Year 2018Award-winning journalist Dolly Alderton survived her twenties (just about) and in Everything I Know About Love, she gives an unflinching account of the bad dates and squalid flat-shares, the heartaches and humiliations, and most importantly, the unbreakable female friendships that helped her to hold it all together. Glittering with wit, heart and humour, this is a book to press into the hands of every woman who has ever been there or is about to find themselves taking that first step towards the rest of their lives.'Alderton is Nora Ephron for the millennial generation' Elizabeth Day'Steeped in furiously funny accounts of one-night stands, ill-advised late-night taxi journeys up the M1, grubby flat-shares and the beauty of female friendships, as Alderton joyfully booze-cruises her way through her twenties' Metro'Deeply funny, sometimes shocking, and admirably open-hearted and optimistic' Daily Telegraph'The book we will thrust into our friends' hands . . . that will help heal a broken heart. Alderton's wise words can resonate with women of all ages. She feels like a best friend and your older sister all rolled into one and her pages wrap around you like a warm hug' Evening Standard'A sensitive, astute and funny account of growing up millennial' Observer'I loved its truth, self awareness, humour and most of all, its heart-spilling generosity' Sophie Dahl'Alderton proves a razor-sharp observer of the shifting dynamics of long term female friendship' Mail on Sunday 'It's so full of life and laughs - I gobbled up this book. Alderton has built something beautiful and true out of many fragments of daftness' Amy Liptrot Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 368, Nakladatelství: Penguin Books, Autor: Dolly Alderton, ISBN-13: 9780241982105, Datum vydání: 2019

An overworked book publicist with a perfectly planned future hits a snag when she falls in love with her temporary roommate...only to discover he lives seven years in the past, in this witty and wi…

An overworked book publicist with a perfectly planned future hits a snag when she falls in love with her temporary roommate...only to discover he lives seven years in the past, in this witty and wise new novel from the bestselling author of The Dead Romantics. Sometimes, the worst day of your life happens, and you have to figure out how to live after it. Six months ago, Clementine West had the worst day of her life.So, she came up with a plan to keep her heart safe: stay busy, work hard, take no risks. And it's been working.That is until one day she finds a strange man standing in her kitchen. A man with kind eyes, a crooked smile, and a recipe for the perfect lemon meringue pie. The kind of man that, before everything, she could have fallen for . .. He's perfect but for one thing: he lives in the past. Seven years ago, to be exact.This should be impossible, but Clementine used to love impossible things. And maybe, just maybe, she will again. After all, love is never a matter of time - but a matter of timing.  Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 336, Nakladatelství: HarperCollins Publishers, Autor: Ashley Poston, ISBN-13: 9780008566593, Datum vydání: 2023

Raeve's pursuit of vengeance intensifies while she grapples with her feelings for Kaan Vaegor, a crucial figure from her unresolved past. As she deals with the aftermath of her violent actions, the…

Raeve's pursuit of vengeance intensifies while she grapples with her feelings for Kaan Vaegor, a crucial figure from her unresolved past. As she deals with the aftermath of her violent actions, the impending threat of the most destructive moonfall looms over the world, leaving her with a critical choice: to embrace death or seek life.Meanwhile, Kaan, burdened by the weight of his crown, strives to avert the collapse of his kingdom. The silence from his allies deepens his sense of urgency as enemies rise, driven by their own agendas. Amidst the brewing chaos, secrets threaten to unravel, particularly those tied to Raeve's long-buried history, hinting at mysterious forces with the power to alter their fates entirely.The Ballad of Falling Dragons is the second installment of The Moonfall Series, following the internationally bestselling When the Moon Hatched. This installment promises an exploration of a vividly crafted world filled with magical creatures, a distinctive magic system, and enduring love amidst the turmoil of dragons and destiny. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 704, Nakladatelství: HarperCollins Publishers, Autor: Sarah A. Parker, ISBN-13: 9780008710347, Datum vydání: 2025

'What is it you think you're protecting in that brain of yours? The war is over. Holdfast is dead. The Eternal Flame extinguished. There's no one left for you to save'Once a promising alchemist, He…

'What is it you think you're protecting in that brain of yours? The war is over. Holdfast is dead. The Eternal Flame extinguished. There's no one left for you to save'Once a promising alchemist, Helena Marino is now a prisoner - of war and of her own mind. Her Resistance friends and allies have been brutally murdered, her abilities suppressed, and the world she knew destroyed.In the aftermath of a long war, Paladia's new ruling class of corrupt guild families and depraved necromancers, whose vile, undead creatures helped bring about their victory, holds Helena captive.According to Resistance records, she was a healer of little importance within their ranks. But Helena has inexplicable memory loss of the months leading up to her capture, making her enemies wonder: Is she truly as insignificant as she appears, or are her lost memories hiding some vital piece of the Resistance's final gambit?To uncover the memories buried deep within her mind, Helena is sent to the High Reeve, one of the most powerful and ruthless necromancers in this new world. Trapped on his crumbling estate, Helena's fight-to protect her lost history and to preserve the last remaining shreds of her former self-is just beginning. For her prison and captor have secrets of their own . . . secrets Helena must unearth, whatever the cost. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 976, Nakladatelství: Penguin Books, Autor: Yu SenLin, ISBN-13: 9780241714348, Datum vydání: 2025

The brand new summer romance set in Dream Harbor from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Café and The Strawberry Patch Pancake House!"Another gentle small-town romance wi…

The brand new summer romance set in Dream Harbor from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Pumpkin Spice Café and The Strawberry Patch Pancake House!"Another gentle small-town romance with Hallmark movie vibes… Dream Harbor remains a cozy spot to linger” Publisher’s Weekly The greatest love is the one you never expected to findDaisy is fed up with being unlucky in love. And since Mayor Kelly declared her beloved flower shop cursed in one of his infamous visions, business has been slow.Dream Harbor newcomer Elliot has been adjusting to small-town life following his own relationship turmoil. And until now he’s avoided the flower shop at all costs. If the mayor is correct, he doesn’t need any more bad luck in his life.When he finds himself walking through the door of the Daisy Chain Flower Shop, he doesn’t expect it to be a life-changing moment. But as the petals blossom in the sunlight, might the unluckiest woman in Dream Harbor finally find that love comes when you’re least expecting it?The Daisy Chain Flower Shop is a cozy romantic mystery with a fake relationship dynamic, a small-town setting and a HEA guaranteed. Tropes:Fake relationshipFound familySmall townHe falls firstReturning favorite charactersEvery book in the Dream Harbor series can be read as a standalone. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 384, Nakladatelství: HarperCollins Publishers, Autor: Laurie Gilmore, ISBN-13: 9780008761479, Datum vydání: 2026

Discover the word-of-mouth bestselling phenomenon that thousands of readers are calling their favourite book of the year!SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2026Sybil Van Antwerp is seven…

Discover the word-of-mouth bestselling phenomenon that thousands of readers are calling their favourite book of the year!SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION 2026Sybil Van Antwerp is seventy-three, slowly losing her sight and always writing letters . . .To her children. Her favourite authors. Her ex-sister-in-law. The journalist poking into her past.Her doctor. Suitors. Kindly neighbours. The infuriating gardening club.All receive Sybil's witty, wise correspondence, rich with everyday concerns.But there is one letter that she has never sent. It concerns the darkest period of her life. To post it, Sybil must find forgiveness within herself.The hardest letter to write is the one you'd never dare to send. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 320, Nakladatelství: Penguin Books, Autor: Virginia Evans, ISBN-13: 9781405971553, Datum vydání: 2026

DID WE SAY KILL, KILL, KILL? OH, WE MEANT RUN, RUN. RUUUUUUUN!The fifth explosive installment in Matt Dinniman's best selling LitRPG series - going from the most watched to the most hunted isn't fu…

DID WE SAY KILL, KILL, KILL? OH, WE MEANT RUN, RUN. RUUUUUUUN!The fifth explosive installment in Matt Dinniman's best selling LitRPG series - going from the most watched to the most hunted isn't fun ... What a surprise!"Dungeon Crawler Carl is legit awesome" #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson Attention. The gates are down. The hunters are loose.A lush jungle teeming with danger. Savage dinosaurs seeking blood. A fallen princess intent on vengeance.And now a mysterious, end-of-floor celebration for the top crawlers, dubbed 'The Butcher's Masquerade.'But that's not all.Just when Carl and Princess Donut think they've seen it all as they compete to survive in the galaxy's most popular game show, the latest floor level introduces a terrible new threat.The Hunting Grounds.As the remaining crawlers battle for their lives, outside tourists are finally allowed to enter the game, and they are ready to hunt.Among them is Vrah, a famed and veteran hunter, intent on collecting the biggest trophy of her career.Carl and Princess Donut might be her prey, but this season, the prey are fighting back. Praise for Dungeon Crawler Carl'Fresh. Creative. Hilarious. I'm obsessed...Princess Donut is my queen' Actor, producer and New York Times bestselling author Felicia Day'I don't always say nice things about a book just because the writer has compromising pictures of me engaging in some very complicated international crimes, but when I do, I say them about Matt Dinniman's Dungeon Crawler Carl! Also, this series has no goddamn business burying so much depth and emotion and complexity under its bawdy, gory surface, but it does so anyway. What a wild-ass and unexpected delight' New York Times bestselling author Scott Lynch'[A] comically cosmic adventure series...often laugh-out-loud funny...Grind your way to dungeon mastery alongside Carl and Princess Donut' The Wall Street Journal'This is the book for anyone who ever wondered what it would be like to be a role player in a game with the best game master ever. Also for anyone who wants to read a good book. Or maybe anyone who has been outside at night?in their underwear?looking for their cat and wondering 'What's the worst thing that could happen?' Once you start, you won't put it down' Patricia Briggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mercy Thompson series'One of the most bananapants, funny, inventive books I have read in a while' Book Riot'Dungeon Crawler Carl is just one big smile all the way through. Put on your best pair of boxer shorts and sit back for a truly fun and enjoyable read' New York Times bestselling author Kevin J. Anderson Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Pevná, Počet stran: 720, Nakladatelství: Penguin Books, Autor: Matt Dinniman, ISBN-13: 9780241829820, Datum vydání: 2026

WHERE'S YOUR GAME PLAN? YOU'RE GONNA NEED IT ...The fourth explosive adventure in Matt Dinniman's hit LitRPG series - find out who's the king of the castle . . . And who's the dirty rascal."Dungeon…

WHERE'S YOUR GAME PLAN? YOU'RE GONNA NEED IT ...The fourth explosive adventure in Matt Dinniman's hit LitRPG series - find out who's the king of the castle . . . And who's the dirty rascal."Dungeon Crawler Carl is legit awesome" #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson New Achievement! Total, Utter Failure.Surviving in a multilevel dungeon that also happens to be the set of the galaxy's most watched game show has taught Carl and his ex-girlfriend's cat, Princess Donut, that there's only one thing they can count on apart from each other: they never know what's coming next.And this floor is no exception.A floating fortress occupied by warrior gnomes. A castle made of sand. A derelict submarine guarded by malfunctioning machines. A haunted crypt surrounded by lethal traps.It was supposed to be straightforward.One bubble. Four castles. Fifteen days. Capture each one, and the stairwell is unlocked.Going it alone is not an option this time, so Carl and his team must rely on the help of the low-level, I-can't-believe-these-idiots-are-still-alive crawlers trapped in the bubble with them.But can they be trusted? We did say to expect the unexpected . . . Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Pevná, Počet stran: 608, Nakladatelství: Penguin Books, Autor: Matt Dinniman, ISBN-13: 9780241829912, Datum vydání: 2026

IT'S TIME FOR WAR, FOLKS.The seventh explosive installment in Matt Dinniman's best selling LitRPG series and all's unfair in love and war ..."Dungeon Crawler Carl is legit awesome" #1 New York Time…

IT'S TIME FOR WAR, FOLKS.The seventh explosive installment in Matt Dinniman's best selling LitRPG series and all's unfair in love and war ..."Dungeon Crawler Carl is legit awesome" #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon SandersonStrategy, alliances, pitched battles, betrayal . . . It all makes for great fun and even greater television.The ninth floor. Faction Wars.Nine armies enter, led by rich and powerful aliens from across the galaxy.The winning team must capture and hold the castle at the very centre of the battlefield.But thanks to Carl, Donut, and Katia, this season is different.For the first time ever, the crawlers have their own army. The NPCs, who are normally used as nothing but cannon fodder, have become fully self-aware and have formed an unprecedented team of their own.And it's not just the crawlers who are at risk this Faction Wars. Any combatant who dies on the battlefield stays in the ground.For Donut and Katia, the stakes are even higher. No matter who wins the war, only one of them will be allowed to leave this level.If they all want to survive, they're going to need a littlehelp.This is it.This is what they've been fighting toward. This is war. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Pevná, Počet stran: 880, Nakladatelství: Penguin Books, Autor: Matt Dinniman, ISBN-13: 9780241829936, Datum vydání: 2026

CARL IS PLANNING SOMETHING DANGEROUS, BUT AT WHAT COST? As chaos and mass panic spread outside the dungeon in the wake of Faction Wars, Carl and Donut find themselves on the tenth floor, where they…

CARL IS PLANNING SOMETHING DANGEROUS, BUT AT WHAT COST? As chaos and mass panic spread outside the dungeon in the wake of Faction Wars, Carl and Donut find themselves on the tenth floor, where they're forced to compete in a surprisingly normal set of tasks. Well, normal for the dungeon. Races. Get from point A to point B, and don't come in last.After each race, they pick an upgrade for their vehicle and the track gets more challenging. It all seems a a little too simple.Ignore those strange glitches that are occurring with increasing frequency. Don't listen to those whispers about what's happening on the mysterious eleventh floor, something the system AI calls A Parade of Horribles.Nobody, not even the showrunners, knows what that means. Just that the AI has ominously dubbed it a coming-out party for the ages.Everything is fine, Crawler. I repeat, everything is fine.Carl hates that it's business as usual. The rules of this floor have taken away his agency. That just will not do. So Carl is planning a party of his own. It's a plan so dangerous, so insane, he can't even consult his friends lest the AI put a stop to it. Because if it goes wrong, it's not just the end of Carl and Donut. No. The stakes are higher than they've ever been.Includes part eight of the exclusive bonus story Backstage at the Pineapple Cabaret. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Pevná, Počet stran: 464, Nakladatelství: Penguin Books, Autor: Matt Dinniman, ISBN-13: 9780241836880, Datum vydání: 2026

In seven days Jet Mason will be dead.Jet is the daughter of one of the wealthiest families in Woodstock, Vermont. Twenty-seven years old, she's still waiting for her life to begin. She'll do it lat…

In seven days Jet Mason will be dead.Jet is the daughter of one of the wealthiest families in Woodstock, Vermont. Twenty-seven years old, she's still waiting for her life to begin. She'll do it later, she always says. She has time.Until, on the night of Halloween, Jet is violently attacked by an unseen intruder.She suffers a catastrophic brain injury. The doctor is certain that within a week, she'll suffer a deadly aneurysm.Jet never thought of herself as having enemies. But now she looks at everyone in a new light: her family, her ex-best friend turned sister-in-law, her former boyfriend.She only has seven days, and as her condition deteriorates she has only her childhood friend Billy for help. But nevertheless, she's absolutely determined to finally finish something:Jet is going to solve her own murder. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 448, Nakladatelství: Penguin Books, Autor: Holly Jackson, ISBN-13: 9781405977029, Datum vydání: 2026

Before Mastery, came The 48 Laws of Power - the New York Times bestseller that started it allAmoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, The 48 Laws of Power is the definitive manual for anyone int…

Before Mastery, came The 48 Laws of Power - the New York Times bestseller that started it allAmoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, The 48 Laws of Power is the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control.In the book that People magazine proclaimed "beguiling" and "fascinating," Robert Greene and Joost Elffers have distilled three thousand years of the history of power into 48 essential laws by drawing from the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Carl Von Clausewitz and also from the lives of figures ranging from Henry Kissinger to P.T. Barnum.Some laws teach the need for prudence ("Law 1: Never Outshine the Master"), others teach the value of confidence ("Law 28: Enter Action with Boldness"), and many recommend absolute self-preservation ("Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally").Every law, though, has one thing in common: an interest in total domination. In a bold and arresting two-color package, The 48 Laws of Power is ideal whether your aim is conquest, self-defense, or simply to understand the rules of the game. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 496, Nakladatelství: Penguin Books, Autor: Robert Greene, ISBN-13: 9780140280197, Datum vydání: 2000

In 1965, after being rejected by more than a dozen publishing houses, a book called "Dune" was brought out by the Chilton Book Company.Its respected author, journalist Frank Herbert, had written "D…

In 1965, after being rejected by more than a dozen publishing houses, a book called "Dune" was brought out by the Chilton Book Company.Its respected author, journalist Frank Herbert, had written "Dune" with nothing more in mind than to entertain his readers with the telling of a particularly complex story, one which had occupied his thoughts for more than six years. No one - not Herbert, not Chilton, not the science fiction community at the time - had any idea that "Dune" would be adopted and read by successive generations with a fervor bordering on cult worship. Or that it would prove to be merely the first of what have now become five international bestsellers about a desert world of the future - the planet Arrakis, called Dune. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 535, Nakladatelství: Penguin Books, Autor: Frank Herbert, ISBN-13: 9780441172719, Datum vydání: 2005

The irresistibly collectible box set of all 80 Little Black Classics In celebration of Penguin's 80th birthday, this box set of the 80 books in the Little Black Classics series showcases the many w…

The irresistibly collectible box set of all 80 Little Black Classics In celebration of Penguin's 80th birthday, this box set of the 80 books in the Little Black Classics series showcases the many wonderful and varied writers in Penguin Black Classics.From India to Greece, Denmark to Iran, and not forgetting Britain, this assortment of books will transport readers back in time to the furthest corners of the globe. With a choice of fiction, poetry, essays and maxims, by the likes of Chekhov, Balzac, Ovid, Austen, Sappho and Dante, it won't be difficult to find a book to suit your mood.Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of the Penguin Classics list - from drama to poetry, from fiction to history, with books taken from around the world and across numerous centuries.The beautifully collectible box set of all 80 Little Black Classic titles, ordered by the numbers on the spines. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 1, Nakladatelství: Penguin Books, Autor: Opracowanie zbiorowe, ISBN-13: 9780141398877, Datum vydání: 2015

Erin Hunter's blockbuster Warriors series is now available in full-color graphic novel adaptations. This box set includes the first three graphic novels, which cover the entire The Prophecies Begin…

Erin Hunter's blockbuster Warriors series is now available in full-color graphic novel adaptations. This box set includes the first three graphic novels, which cover the entire The Prophecies Begin arc, encompassing the first six novels. A perfect introduction to the world of Warriors for new readers and the ultimate gift for its legions of fans!For generations, four Clans of wild cats have shared the forest according to the laws laid down by their ancestors. But now ThunderClan is in grave danger. Rival ShadowClan is growing stronger, a traitor may be hiding in their midst, and rising tensions threaten every cat in the forest.In the dark days ahead, ThunderClan's fate will rest in the paws of an unexpected hero: an ordinary house cat named Rusty...who may yet turn out to be the bravest warrior of them all.Experience the first arc of the beloved Warriors series, now adapted in full color and collected in this three-book box set! Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 816, Nakladatelství: HarperCollins Publishers, Autor: Erin Hunter,Natalie Reiss,Sara Goetter, ISBN-13: 9780063440104, Datum vydání: 2025

Freddie Mercury was one of the greatest showmen of the twentieth century. With his unparalleled voice and searing on-stage energy, he was a great pretender, a killer queen and a champion of the wor…

Freddie Mercury was one of the greatest showmen of the twentieth century. With his unparalleled voice and searing on-stage energy, he was a great pretender, a killer queen and a champion of the world.But behind the glamour lived a musician and lyricist talented beyond measure, and the creative force behind one of the most culturally significant and musically diverse bands the world has ever seen.When Freddie passed away in 1991, he left to his former fiancée and dearest friend Mary Austin not only his house and possessions but also a creative archive spanning almost two decades. From his earliest works before Queen was formed, right through to the end of his solo career, his notebooks and doodlings contain previously unpublished material including alternate lyrics and abandoned verses for 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and multiple drafts of 'Don't Stop Me Now', as well as entire songs that were never recorded.Accompanied by stories, memories, and anecdotes from his lifelong companion, and illustrated with photographs from Freddie's personal collection, many of which have never been published before, A Life in Lyrics is the definitive creative record of one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Pevná, Počet stran: 320, Nakladatelství: HarperCollins Publishers, Autor: Freddie Mercury,Mary Austin, ISBN-13: 9780008735388, Datum vydání: 2026

'The proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains.' Marx and Engels' revolutionary summons to the working classes - one of the most important and influential political theories ever formulate…

'The proletarians have nothing to lose but their chains.' Marx and Engels' revolutionary summons to the working classes - one of the most important and influential political theories ever formulated.Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe.Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions. Karl Marx (1818-1883) and Friedrich Engels (1820-1895).Marx's works available in Penguin Classics are Capital, Dispatches for the New York Tribune, Early Writings, Grundrisse, The Portable Karl Marx and Revolution and War. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 64, Nakladatelství: Penguin Books, Autor: Karl Marx,Friedrich Engels, ISBN-13: 9780141397986, Datum vydání: 2015

Take your chess game to the next level with this exciting and approachable guide for intermediate players from YouTube's top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess)Unlock the secrets to masteri…

Take your chess game to the next level with this exciting and approachable guide for intermediate players from YouTube's top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess)Unlock the secrets to mastering chess and move beyond the basics to dominate your matches with How to Win at Chess, Next Level. This comprehensive guide for mid-level players (1000-1600 Elo rating) teaches you everything you need to know to transform your approach to chess and elevate your gameplay as you face more challenging opponents.How to Win at Chess, Next Level covers all the skills required to evolve into an advanced player: pawn play, piece play, tactics, attacking, defending, converting winning positions, endgames, and - most importantly - how to make a winning plan. Including over 500 instructional gameplay illustrations and exclusive bonus content on Chessly, Rozman's online teaching platform, this book is packed with practical advice and strategies. Rozman also shares best practices for how to leverage powerful tools like chess engines, game analysis, chess bots, and training puzzles, to help broaden your knowledge and secure more victories.Whether you're aiming to defeat your friends or become a Grandmaster, How to Win at Chess, Next Level is guaranteed to enrich your understanding of the game and elevate your skills. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Pevná, Počet stran: 240, Nakladatelství: Penguin Books, Autor: Levy Rozman,GothamChess, ISBN-13: 9780241835845, Datum vydání: 2026

My name is Natalie Heller Mills, and I was perfect at being alive.'Natalie lives a traditional lifestyle - and has the social media accounts to prove it. Her charming farmhouse on her working ranch…

My name is Natalie Heller Mills, and I was perfect at being alive.'Natalie lives a traditional lifestyle - and has the social media accounts to prove it. Her charming farmhouse on her working ranch is artfully cluttered, her husband is a handsome cowboy, her homemade sourdough boules are each more beautiful than the last.So what if there are nannies and producers and industrial-grade ovens behind the scenes? What Natalie's followers don't know won't hurt them.Then, one morning, Natalie wakes up in a strange, horrible version of reality. Her home, her husband, her children-they're all familiar, but something's off. Is this a hoax? A reality show? A test from God? Natalie knows just two things for sure: this isn't her perfect life, and she must escape, by any means possible. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 400, Nakladatelství: HarperCollins Publishers, Autor: Caro Claire Burke, ISBN-13: 9780008742775, Datum vydání: 2026

This sprawling and often brutal novel, set in the rich farmlands of California's Salinas Valley, follows the intertwined destinies of two families--the Trasks and the Hamiltons--whose generations h…

This sprawling and often brutal novel, set in the rich farmlands of California's Salinas Valley, follows the intertwined destinies of two families--the Trasks and the Hamiltons--whose generations helplessly reenact the fall of Adam and Eve and the poisonous rivalry of Cain and Abel. "A strange and original work of art".--New York Times Book Review. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 602, Nakladatelství: Penguin Books, Autor: John Steinbeck, ISBN-13: 9780140186390, Datum vydání: 1992

Sudoku just got deadly. Can you solve the crime?The perfect book for puzzle lovers - 80 clever, colourful mini murder mysteries to solve.Place the suspects, reveal the killer!If Bella was in the ki…

Sudoku just got deadly. Can you solve the crime?The perfect book for puzzle lovers - 80 clever, colourful mini murder mysteries to solve.Place the suspects, reveal the killer!If Bella was in the kitchen, Douglas by the window and Cora sitting in a chair, who was in the same room as the victim?There's a murderer on the loose, do you have the wits to solve the case? Or will you send an innocent bystander to jail?As featured in the Financial Times, Murdoku is a groundbreaking logic puzzle book that blends murder mystery with full-colour grid-based investigation.Step into the shoes of a police detective as you reconstruct each crime scene. Analyse the clues, find each suspect's exact position and reveal who was alone with the victim.Explore 80 unique crime scenes including a cozy coffee shop, a luxury beachside condo, an abandoned demolition site, a crowded opera house, a bookshop and more!A fresh twist on Sudoku. Using grid-based logic, every puzzle follows one elegant rule: each suspect is in a different row and column.Illustrated in full colour. Every puzzle features a cast of vibrant hand-drawn characters and rich crime scenes, including a wide range of objects and even animals. No two cases look the same!Addictive fun for teens, adults and retirees, with difficulty levels ranging from beginner to expert.Can you crack all 80 cases? The first crime scene awaits . . .Perfect for lovers of both sudoku and murder mysteries. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 208, Nakladatelství: Penguin Books, Autor: M. Garand, ISBN-13: 9781405985451, Datum vydání: 2025

Take an in-depth look into the lives of Pokemon!'When we talk about how a Pokemon lives within nature, and the relationships between it and its environment, we call that its 'ecology'. This book in…

Take an in-depth look into the lives of Pokemon!'When we talk about how a Pokemon lives within nature, and the relationships between it and its environment, we call that its 'ecology'. This book introduces you to the ecologies of many Pokemon based on the descriptions of them found in the Pokedex.'This innovative, highly illustrated new book introduces you to the ecologies of Pokemon based on information from the Pokedex, the official database containing over 7,500 pieces of Pokemon data. Over 1,000 species of Pokemon have been discovered and this book shows the many ways that some of them live their lives.This groundbreaking, full-colour new guide takes you on a journey to discover Pokemon from all nine known regions, their different environments and how they adapt to them, even how they catch and collect their food, and much, much more.Using vivid artwork Pokecology: An Illustrated Guide to Pokemon Ecology focuses on the similarities, differences, generalities and relationships between Pokemon ecologies and explains Pokecology from a brand-new perspective.This book is perfect for fans of all ages and will prove to be an indispensable reference to everyone interested in the wonderful world of Pokemon. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 208, Nakladatelství: HarperCollins Publishers, Autor: Pokémon, ISBN-13: 9780008833541, Datum vydání: 2026

The No.1 Sunday Times bestselling sensation When the Moon Hatched continues with the second book in The Moonfall Series, The Ballad of Falling Dragons...This newly created edition has a beautiful b…

The No.1 Sunday Times bestselling sensation When the Moon Hatched continues with the second book in The Moonfall Series, The Ballad of Falling Dragons...This newly created edition has a beautiful bespoke design from the When the Moon Hatched original cover illustrator Alice Cao, with a specially designed sprayed fore-edge and exquisitely foiled board.Raeve's thirst for vengeance continues to burn, as does her love for Kaan Vaegor - a staunch beacon from a past she's yet to face. With Rekk's blood still fresh on her hands, she learns the world will face its most devastating moonfall yet, forcing her to pick a path:Chase death.Or life.Desperate to save his kingdom from ruin, Kaan's crown has never felt so heavy. His many larks to scattered friends and family remain unanswered, and time is running out.As allies merge and enemies surge with bloodlusting agendas of their own, secrets brew hot enough to burn, but none so mighty as the truth nesting within the icy depths of Raeve's long forgotten past.Something ... Other.Something with the knowledge to change it all.The Ballad of Falling Dragons is the powerful second instalment in the Moonfall series - featuring an immersive, vibrant world with mysterious creatures, a unique magic system, and a love that blazes through the ages. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Pevná, Počet stran: 576, Nakladatelství: HarperCollins Publishers, Autor: Sarah A. Parker, ISBN-13: 9780008838126, Datum vydání: 2026

Enthralled by his own exquisite portrait, Dorian Gray exchanges his soul for eternal youth and beauty. Influenced by his friend Lord Henry Wotton, he is drawn into a corrupt double life; indulging …

Enthralled by his own exquisite portrait, Dorian Gray exchanges his soul for eternal youth and beauty. Influenced by his friend Lord Henry Wotton, he is drawn into a corrupt double life; indulging his desires in secret while remaining a gentleman in the eyes of polite society. Only his portrait bears the traces of his decadence. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 304, Nakladatelství: Penguin Books, Autor: Oscar Wilde, ISBN-13: 9780141439570, Datum vydání: 2003

'The masterwork of a great genius' William Makepeace ThackerayA novel of intense emotional power, heightened atmosphere and fierce intelligence, Jane Eyre dazzled and shocked readers with its passi…

'The masterwork of a great genius' William Makepeace ThackerayA novel of intense emotional power, heightened atmosphere and fierce intelligence, Jane Eyre dazzled and shocked readers with its passionate depiction of a woman's search for equality and freedom on her own terms. Its heroine Jane endures loneliness and cruelty in the home of her heartless aunt and the cold charity of Lowood School. Her natural independence and spirit prove necessary when she takes a position as governess at Thornfield Hall. But when she finds love with her sardonic employer, Rochester, the discovery of a shameful secret forces her to make a terrible choice.Edited with an Introduction and notes by STEVIE DAVIES Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 624, Nakladatelství: Penguin Books, Autor: Charlotte Brontë, ISBN-13: 9780141441146, Datum vydání: 2006

'What matters is to live everything. Live the questions for now.' A hugely influential collection for writers and artists of all kinds, Rilke's profound and lyrical letters to a young friend advise…

'What matters is to live everything. Live the questions for now.' A hugely influential collection for writers and artists of all kinds, Rilke's profound and lyrical letters to a young friend advise on writing, love, sex, suffering and the nature of advice itself. One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants.  Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 64, Nakladatelství: Penguin Books, Autor: Rainer Maria Rilke, ISBN-13: 9780241252055, Datum vydání: 2016

'What is the life of a human being - a drop of dew, a flash of lightning? This is so sad, so sad.'Autobiographical stories from one of Japan's masters of modernist story-telling.Introducing Little …

'What is the life of a human being - a drop of dew, a flash of lightning? This is so sad, so sad.'Autobiographical stories from one of Japan's masters of modernist story-telling.Introducing Little Black Classics: 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday. Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range and diversity of Penguin Classics, with books from around the world and across many centuries. They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan, from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California and the Russian steppe. Here are stories lyrical and savage; poems epic and intimate; essays satirical and inspirational; and ideas that have shaped the lives of millions.Ryunosuke Akutagawa (1892-1927). Akutagawa's Rashomon and Seventeen Other Stories is also available in Penguin Classics. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 64, Nakladatelství: Penguin Books, Autor: Ryunosuke Akutagawa, ISBN-13: 9780141397726, Datum vydání: 2015

Plato's The Republic is widely acknowledged as the cornerstone of Western philosophy.Presented in the form of a dialogue between Socrates and three different interlocutors, it is an inquiry into th…

Plato's The Republic is widely acknowledged as the cornerstone of Western philosophy.Presented in the form of a dialogue between Socrates and three different interlocutors, it is an inquiry into the notion of a perfect community and the ideal individual within it. During the conversation other questions are raised: what is goodness; what is reality; what is knowledge? The Republic also addresses the purpose of education and the role of both women and men as "guardians" of the people. With remarkable lucidity and deft use of allegory, Plato arrives at a depiction of a state bound by harmony and ruled by "philosopher kings."For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 480, Nakladatelství: Penguin Books, Autor: Plato, ISBN-13: 9780140455113, Datum vydání: 2007

Never be at a loss for words again!Perfect your people skills with his fun, witty and informative guide, containing 92 little tricks to create big success in personal and business relationships.In …

Never be at a loss for words again!Perfect your people skills with his fun, witty and informative guide, containing 92 little tricks to create big success in personal and business relationships.In How To Talk To Anyone, bestselling relationships author and internationally renowned life coach Leil Lowndes reveals the secrets and psychology behind successful communication. These extremely usable and intelligent techniques include how to:Work a party like a politician works a roomBe an insider in any crowdUse key words and phrases to guide the conversationUse body language to connectThis is the key to having successful conversations with anyone, any time. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 352, Nakladatelství: HarperCollins Publishers, Autor: Leil Lowndes, ISBN-13: 9780722538074, Datum vydání: 1999