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Jane Austen Persuasion ENShe had been forced into prudence in her youth, she learned romance as she grew older: the natural sequel of an unnatural beginning. Anne Elliot is persuaded by her friends and family to reject a marriage proposal from Captain wentworth because he lacks in fortune and rank. More than seven years later, when he returns home from the Navy, Anne realises she still has strong feelings for him, but wentworth only…
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James Matthew Barrie Peter Pan ENJ.M. Barrie’s classic children's story is reimagined in this delightful full-color deluxe edition filled with all-new illustrations and ten removable features specially designed by MinaLima, the award-winning design studio behind the graphics for the Harry Potter films. For more than a century, the adventures of Peter Pan—the boy who can fly and never grows up—and Wendy Darling have captured the hearts of…
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Terry Goodkind Phantom ENThe tenth book in the Sword of Truth series from bestselling author Terry Goodkind. Fantasy adventure on a grand scale featuring the popular wizard-hero Richard Cypher. As her husband, Richard, desperately searches for his beloved, who only he remembers, he knows that if she doesn't soon discover who she really is, she will unwittingly become the instrument that will unleash annihilation. But Kahlan learns that if…
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Freya North Pillow Talk ENBy day, Petra Flint is a talented jeweller working in a lively London studio. By night, she sleepwalks. She has 40 carats of the world's rarest gemstone under her mattress but it's the skeletons in her closet that make it difficult for her to rest. The insomniac. At one time a promising song-writer, Arlo Savidge now teaches music at a boys' boarding school in North Yorkshire. He assumes he's happy with his…
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Carlo Collodi Pinocchio ENBut I am not like other boys! I always tell the truth.The story of Pinocchio has remained one of the best-loved children’s tales for over a century. However, the original 1883 novel about the adventures of the mischievous marionette on his quest to become a real boy began as a sophisticated story for both adults and children, and includes political satire, slapstick humour and questions about the role of tradition…
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Michael Crichton Pirate Latitudes ENFor many years, Michael Crichton's name was a byword for intelligent, cutting edge fiction, frequently utilising striking new developments in science as the basis of his narratives, or (most famously in Jurassic Park) extrapolating scientific possibilities into highly exciting (if implausible) tales of adventure. After his recent death (at a relatively young age), it was salutary to remember that his writing career…
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Jessie Keane Playing Dead ENAnnie Carter is back… She was a madam in a brothel and a gangster’s moll, but now her protection is gone and her enemies are closing in. 1971, London gang boss Annie Carter Barolli is living the New York high life with the feared mafia godfather Constantine Barolli. Then family tragedy strikes, leaving only Annie, Constantine’s sister Gina and his three children alive, and now they’re in terrible danger. And what’s…
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Agatha Christie Poirot in the Orient ENThree-in-one omnibus of Murder in Mesopotamia, Death on the Nile and Appointment with Death, plus an exclusive preface by Agatha Christie on the character of Poirot. There is nothing exotic about murder, no matter where it takes place. Away from home, Hercule Poirot finds that he cannot escape death, even when travelling across Mesopotamia, the Nile and Petra. Murder In Mesopotamia At the Hassanieh dig deep in…
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Agatha Christie Poirot Investigates ENThe very first collection of superb short stories featuring Hercule Poirot and Captain Hastings… First there was the mystery of the film star and the diamond… then came the ‘suicide’ that was murder… the mystery of the absurdly chaep flat… a suspicious death in a locked gun-room… a million dollar bond robbery… the curse of a pharoah’s tomb… a jewel robbery by the sea… the abduction of a Prime Minister… the…
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Agatha Christie Poirot's Early Cases ENCaptain Hastings recounts 18 of Poirot's early cases from the days before he was famous... Hercule Poirot delighted in telling people that he was probably the best detective in the world. So turning back the clock to trace eighteen of the cases which helped establish his professional reputation was always going to be a fascinating experience. With his career still in its formative years, the panache with which…
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Agatha Christie Poirot: The Perfect Murders ENA brand new Poirot omnibus, featuring four of the world-renowned detective′s most challenging cases: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Murder on the Orient Express, Murder in the Mews and Hercule Poirot′s Christmas. It seems Hercule Poirot can never escape murder - and in this collection, the crimes are probably the finest he has ever had to solve. Locked rooms, wealth and jealousy - outwardly all very similar, but when…
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Stephanie Laurens Pokušení Henrietty Cynsterové CZMůže být někdo zarputilejší než sebevědomý muž z rodu Cynsterů? Jistě – Henrietta Cynsterová, která je přesvědčená, že láska do jejího života nepatří! Tahle dáma má mezi londýnskou smetánkou nevalnou pověst: Chce-li jeden ze snoubenců vědět, jaké jsou postranní úmysly partnera, vyhledá Henriettu, jež má neskutečný talent zjistit nezjistitelné. Manželství z rozumu je z jejího hlediska prostě nepřijatelné! V…
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Eleanor H. Porter Pollyanna ENWhen life feels difficult, Pollyanna has learned to play “The Glad Game”. In any situation, no matter how dire it may seem, she challenges herself to find the silver-lining. However, orphaned at a young age and forced to live with her hard-hearted Aunt Polly, Pollyanna has had a lot of opportunities to practice. With her infectious cheer, she is soon convincing some of the town's most troubled residents to…
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Pope Francis In His Own Words ENA wide-ranging collection of quotes from the new Pope’s writings and speeches, revealing his opinions on the moral issues surrounding the Catholic Church today – from wealth inequality to assisted suicide, contraception and homosexuality to celibacy and the role of women. Pope Francis won the hearts of Catholics all over the world when he was elected in March 2013, with his natural humility and commitment to…
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Isabel Allende Portrait in Sepia ENAfter her mother dies in childbirth , Aurora del Valle is raised by her grandmother in San Francisco, but despite growing up in this rich and privileged environment, Aurora is unhappy. Haunted by terrible nightmares and the inexplicable absence of many of her childhood memories, and finding herself alone at the end of a love affair, she decides to travel to Chile to dicover what is was, exactly, all those years ago,…
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Daniel Silva Portrait of Spy ENGabriel Allon, master art restorer and assassin, returns in a spellbinding new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author For Gabriel and his beautiful Venetian-born wife, Chiara, it was supposed to be the start of a pleasant weekend in London—a visit to an art gallery in St. James’s to authenticate a newly discovered painting by Titian, followed by a quiet lunch at an Italian restaurant along the Strand.…
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Nora Roberts Pošetilý sen CZPoslední sezona Nezáleží na tom, jak je David atraktivní a charismatický – Megan si prostě nemůže dovolit, aby se do něj zamilovala! Ví totiž, že mu nejde o ni, ale jen o zábavní park, který zdědila po dědečkovi a kterého se nehodlá jen tak vzdát. David však vždy dostane to, co si usmyslí… a tak Megan brzy zjistí, že dalším bodem na seznamu Davidových přání je právě ona!Sladké zákusky Když vyhlášená cukrářka…
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Madeleine Albright Prague WinterDrawing on her own memory, her parents’ written reflections, interviews with contemporaries, and newly-available documents, former US Secretary of State and New York Times bestselling author Madeleine Albright recounts ...
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Nora Roberts Pravidla lásky CZSprávná cesta Po děsivém setkání s ozbrojeným cizincem na pláži ostrova Lesbos zažije Morgan překvapení – z útočníka se vyklube zámožný přítel její kamarádky Nicholas Gregoras. Jenže Morgan ho podezírá, že je zapletený do pašování drog! Když pak dojde k vraždě neznámého muže, je si téměř jistá, že v tom má prsty právě Nicholas. Ten ji však přesvědčuje, že se naopak snaží rozbít kruh pašeráků drog a obává se, že je…
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Wilbur Smith Predator ENwo men are responsible for the death of Hector Cross' wife and only one is left alive: Johnny Congo - psychopath, extortionist, murderer, and the bane of Cross's life. He caught him before and let him go. Now, Hector wants him dead. So does the US government. Congo is locked up on Death Row in the most secure prison in the free world, counting down the days until his execution. He's got two weeks. He wants out. He's…
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Dan Ariely Predictably Irrational ENWhy can a 50p aspirin do what a 5p aspirin can't? If an item is free it must be a bargain, right? Why is everything relative, even when it shouldn't be? How do our expectations influence our actual opinions and decisions?In this astounding book, behavioural economist Dan Ariely cuts to the heart of our strange behaviour, demonstrating how irrationality often supplants rational thought and that the reason for this is…
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Isaac Asimov Prelude To Foundation ENIn Prelude To Foundation, what happed in the many centuries before the events made famous in Asimov's other Foundation novels - hitherto only hinted at - is now revealed. The Key to the FutureIt is the year 12,020 G.E. and the last Galactic Emperor of the Autun dynasty, Cleon I, sits uneasily on the throne. These are troubled times and Cleon is desperate to find a way to calm them. When young Outworld mathematician…
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Kate Hudson Pretty Happy ENA smart health and fitness bible from inspirational actress Kate Hudson. A smart beautiful book from a smart inspirational actress and fitness icon. Kate Hudson will share her insights into how every woman can live healthy, strong and beautiful – from the inside out. For Kate Hudson the key to living healthfully is simplicity and positivity. The book includes lots of real-world ideas for eating better, making…
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Sali Hughes Pretty Iconic ENOver 200 iconic products that are among the best and most influential in the beauty world – past, present and future. Packed full of beauty wisdom, Pretty Iconic takes us from the evocative smell of Johnson’s baby lotion through to Simple Face wipes, NARS Orgasm and beyond, looking at the formative role beauty plays in our lives. Considering which much-hyped beauty buys are worth the buzz and who they might be best…