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A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself at the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery!Maomao leads an unassuming life with her apothecary father, but kidnap…

A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself at the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery!Maomao leads an unassuming life with her apothecary father, but kidnappers whisk her away to a world of consorts and serving women in the empire s rear palace. Sold into imperial servitude, the girl keeps her quick wit, sharp mind, and medical knowledge a secret. But the head eunuch, Jinshi, shatters Maomao s low profile when she catches his eye. He perceives her true skills and makes her a lady-in-waiting to the rear palace s top consort. Can Maomao quietly pass her term as her lady s food tester, or will observational prowess and curiosity push her into danger as she uncovers turmoil at court? Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 265, Nakladatelství: Square Enix, Autor: Natsu Hyuuga,Touko Shino, ISBN-13: 9781646092727, Datum vydání: 2024

A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself in the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery!Maomao's latest attempt at the court service exam earns her the role o…

A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself in the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery!Maomao's latest attempt at the court service exam earns her the role of an assistant at a medical office. Changes keep rolling in after a new consort enters the rear palace, bringing her own enigmas. And what does a former emissary to the court want with three young medical assistants? Is there a connection to a mysterious shrine maiden from Shaoh? Meanwhile, a certain monocled man remains a thorn in Maomao's side! Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 288, Nakladatelství: Square Enix, Autor: Touko Shino, ISBN-13: 9781646093267, Datum vydání: 2025

A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself at the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery!The capital goes wild for the board game go when Lakan publishes a boo…

A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself at the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery!The capital goes wild for the board game go when Lakan publishes a book about his games. To spread the appreciation for go even further, Lakan decides to hold a tournament open to all. Jinshi eyes an opportunity when the strategist offers to grant a single request to any gifted player who can defeat the military man himself. Contrasting the diversion of games, reports arrive of crops devastated by a plague of locusts in a remote village. Jinshi's efforts to mitigate the insects’ impact will be put to the test, and the results will mean survival or starvation for the country of Li. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 304, Nakladatelství: Square Enix, Autor: Natsu Hyuuga,Touko Shino, ISBN-13: 9781646094233, Datum vydání: 2026

An overworked salaryman and a mischievous cashier with a dual personality form an unexpected bond in this sweet-and-sour comedy!At age forty-five, office worker Sasaki has had enough of the corpora…

An overworked salaryman and a mischievous cashier with a dual personality form an unexpected bond in this sweet-and-sour comedy!At age forty-five, office worker Sasaki has had enough of the corporate grind. His only solace is smoking—and the friendly smile of supermarket cashier Yamada. When Sasaki can't find Yamada after a particularly trying day, a striking woman invites him to smoke with her. The despondent man thinks he's made a new smoking buddy in the cool, teasing Tayama, but Sasaki doesn't realize he already knows her! Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 240, Nakladatelství: Square Enix, Autor: Jinushi, ISBN-13: 9781646092864, Datum vydání: 2024

A loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy rom-com!After multiple twists and turns, trials and tribulations, it’s official: Marin and Wakana are dating!Whi…

A loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy rom-com!After multiple twists and turns, trials and tribulations, it’s official: Marin and Wakana are dating!While neither their families nor their friends are surprised by the announcement, the happy couple are eager to celebrate their mutual feelings with a heap of outdoor activities! Eventually, the two find themselves back on the beach where they made a fateful promise one year ago. What new vows will they exchange under the shining sun in this final volume? Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 208, Nakladatelství: Square Enix, Autor: Shinichi Fukuda, ISBN-13: 9781646094998, Datum vydání: 2026

After breaking a "curse" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushl…

After breaking a "curse" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated period mystery series! Maomao, a young woman trained in the art of herbal medicine, is forced to work as a lowly servant in the inner palace. Though she yearns for life outside its perfumed halls, she isn't long for a life of drudgery! Using her wits to break a "curse" afflicting the imperial heirs, Maomao attracts the attentions of the handsome eunuch Jinshi and is promoted to attendant food taster. But Jinshi has other plans for the erstwhile apothecary, and soon Maomao is back to brewing potions and...solving mysteries?!  Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 178, Nakladatelství: Square Enix, Autor: Natsu Hyuuga,Nekokurage, ISBN-13: 9781646090709, Datum vydání: 2020

After breaking a "curse" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushl…

After breaking a "curse" on the imperial heirs, a palace servant with training in herbal medicine is promoted up the ranks to food taster...and right into the thick of palace intrigue in this lushly illustrated period mystery series!Maomao, a young woman trained in the art of herbal medicine, is forced to work as a lowly servant in the inner palace. Though she yearns for life outside its perfumed halls, she isn't long for a life of drudgery! Using her wits to break a "curse" afflicting the imperial heirs, Maomao attracts the attentions of the handsome eunuch Jinshi and is promoted to attendant food taster. But Jinshi has other plans for the erstwhile apothecary, and soon Maomao is back to brewing potions and...solving mysteries?! Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 178, Nakladatelství: Square Enix, Autor: Natsu Hyuuga,Nekokurage,Itsuki Nanao, ISBN-13: 9781646090716, Datum vydání: 2021

In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in li…

In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV.Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives alone with her mother and younger sister, regards it as a death sentence when she is forced to represent her district in the Games. But Katniss has been close to dead before - and survival, for her, is second nature. Without really meaning to, she becomes a contender. But if she is to win, she will have to start making choices that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Collins delivers equal parts suspense and philosophy, adventure and romance, in this searing novel set in a future with unsettling parallels to our present. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 464, Nakladatelství: Scholastic, Autor: Suzanne Collins, ISBN-13: 9781407132082, Datum vydání: 2011

A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself at the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery!How did Maomao become Jinshi’s personal physician when she’s just a si…

A palace servant trained in herbal medicine finds herself at the heart of imperial intrigue in this enthralling period mystery!How did Maomao become Jinshi’s personal physician when she’s just a simple apothecary? To give him proper medical treatment, she’ll need more than her meager surgical skills. Luomen, her father, would be the perfect teacher, but he will only lend his expertise if she can pass his test. Succeeding at his task, however, might make her privy to the truth behind the practice of surgery at court. Only after Maomao acquires the necessary knowledge will the apothecary be able to accompany Jinshi on what could be his most dangerous journey yet... Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 352, Nakladatelství: Square Enix, Autor: Touko Shino, ISBN-13: 9781646094240, Datum vydání: 2026

A stunning special edition of the fourth book in the Harry Potter series, illustrated in brilliant full color and featuring eight unique interactive elements, including the Triwizard Tournament maz…

A stunning special edition of the fourth book in the Harry Potter series, illustrated in brilliant full color and featuring eight unique interactive elements, including the Triwizard Tournament maze, the Goblet of Fire itself, and more. A gift to be treasured by Harry Potter fans and book lovers of all ages!Get ready for adventure in this deluxe special edition of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire! J.K. Rowling's complete and unabridged text is accompanied by full-color illustrations throughout and eight paper-engineered interactive elements: Readers will explore the Weasleys' tent at the Quidditch World Cup, reveal the Dark Mark in the sky, follow Harry into the Lake at Hogwarts, and more.This keepsake edition is an impressive gift for Harry Potter fans of all ages, a beautiful addition to any collector's bookshelf, and an enchanting way to share this beloved series with a new generation of readers. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Pevná, Počet stran: 608, Nakladatelství: Scholastic, Autor: Joanne K. Rowling,Karl James Mountford, ISBN-13: 9781546154419, Datum vydání: 2025

Sunrise on the Reaping is a propulsive, heart-wrenching addition to The Hunger Games, adding welcome texture to the cruel world of Panem ... This is the project of dystopian fiction: to shine a lig…

Sunrise on the Reaping is a propulsive, heart-wrenching addition to The Hunger Games, adding welcome texture to the cruel world of Panem ... This is the project of dystopian fiction: to shine a light in tyranny's greasiest corners and show how people - ordinary, determined human beings - might take it apart - New York TimesCollins is an excellent writer, and there are moments of surprising lyricism ... Sunrise on the Reaping contains enough both to snare new readers and to satisfy the most bloodthirsty fan - GuardianA brutal, tender tale that adds depth to the franchise, weaving pertinent themes of misinformation and propaganda around the thrills and action. - The ObserverWhen you've been set up to lose everything you love, what is there left to fight for?As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honour of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes.Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves.When Haymitch's name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He's torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who's nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town.As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he's been set up to fail. But there's something in him that wants to fight . . . and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena.Four books, five films and one worldwide phenomenon, The Hunger Games original trilogy changed the face of global YA and The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes was an instant number one bestseller (Nielsen Bookscan, May 2020).All four of the Hunger Games novels have been made into major feature films, starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Rachel Zegler, Tom Blyth and Peter Dinklage.A feature film for Sunrise On the Reaping - featuring an all-star cast including Joseph Zada, Whitney Peak, Ralph Fiennes, Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin and Elle Fanning -is slated for November 2026OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIESThe Hunger GamesThe Hunger Games illustrated edition released in October 2024Catching FireMockingjayThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 416, Nakladatelství: Scholastic, Autor: Suzanne Collins, ISBN-13: 9780702349072, Datum vydání: 2026

A loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy romcom!Traumatized by a childhood incident with a friend who took exception to his love of traditional dolls, do…

A loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy romcom!Traumatized by a childhood incident with a friend who took exception to his love of traditional dolls, doll-artisan hopeful Wakana Gojou passes his days as a loner, finding solace in the home ec room at his high school. To Wakana, people like beautiful Marin Kitagawa, a trendy girl who's always surrounded by a throng of friends, is practically an alien from another world. But when cheerful Marin--never one to be shy--spots Wakana sewing away one day after school, she barges in with the aim of roping her quiet classmante into her secret hobby: cosplay! Will Wakana's wounded heart be able to handle the invasion from this sexy alien?! Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 210, Nakladatelství: Square Enix, Autor: Shinichi Fukuda, ISBN-13: 9781646090327, Datum vydání: 2020

The third book in the Harry Potter series, illustrated in brilliant full color by MinaLima and featuring eight exclusive interactive elements, including the Marauder’s Map and more! Return to Hogwa…

The third book in the Harry Potter series, illustrated in brilliant full color by MinaLima and featuring eight exclusive interactive elements, including the Marauder’s Map and more! Return to Hogwarts in this stunning edition of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. J.K. Rowling’s complete and unabridged text is accompanied by full-color illustrations on nearly every page and eight paper-engineered interactive elements: Readers will explore the Knight Bus, reveal the Grim in a teacup, spin the Time-Turner, and more.Designed and illustrated by MinaLima ― the award-winning studio behind the graphic style of the Harry Potter films ― this keepsake edition is the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans of all ages, a beautiful addition to any collector’s bookshelf, and an enchanting way to share this beloved series with a new generation of readers. Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Pevná, Počet stran: 480, Nakladatelství: Scholastic, Autor: Joanne K. Rowling, ISBN-13: 9781338815283, Datum vydání: 2023

My Dress-up Darling 5 je anglicky psaná manga pro dospělé. A loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy romcom! Wakana has spent every summer vacation on his…

My Dress-up Darling 5 je anglicky psaná manga pro dospělé. A loner boy and a flashy girl find common ground via cosplay in this sweet and spicy romcom! Wakana has spent every summer vacation on his own...until now! With a friend like Marin at his side, he s about to get a taste of everything summer has to offer and more—the pool, fireworks, extra homework…and of course, cosplay! Now that she s crossed off bronzed fighter Veronica-tya from her to-do list, Marin has set her sights on a succubus from one of her favorite manga series! But when she picks out a questionable location for the photo shoot, Wakana s the one about to be left red in the face and hot under the collar!

An overworked salaryman and a mischievous cashier form an unexpected bond when they light up together!After the stress of a medical misdiagnosis, Sasaki resumes his strange yet calming nighttime sm…

An overworked salaryman and a mischievous cashier form an unexpected bond when they light up together!After the stress of a medical misdiagnosis, Sasaki resumes his strange yet calming nighttime smokes with Tayama. Yet he's still unaware that Tayama and Yamada, his therapeutic idol, are the same woman! Sasaki and Yamada are merely customer and cashier inside the store, but as more quirky supermarket employees enter the mix, will Sasaki's relationship with Tayama begin to change? Jazyk: Angličtina, Vazba: Brožovaná, Počet stran: 208, Nakladatelství: Square Enix, Autor: Jinushi, ISBN-13: 9781646092871, Datum vydání: 2024