Set in a dystopian world, this fifth installment of the Hunger Games series explores the aftermath of rebellion and the consequences of war. The story delves into themes of survival, sacrifice, and the complexities of power as characters navigate a changed society. New alliances and rivalries emerge, and the struggle for freedom continues to unfold, challenging the protagonists to confront their pasts and redefine their futures. Expect intense action, emotional depth, and thought-provoking commentary on governance and humanity.
"Like two doomed ships that pass in storm We had crossed each other's way: But we made no sign, we said no word, We had no word to say" -Oscar Wilde, The Ballad of Reading Gaol (1898) The poem The Ballad of Reading Gaol (1898) by Oscar Wilde, was inspired by the two years he spent in the jail of Reading Gaol, England. There he experienced the hanging of Royal Horse Guards trooper Charles Thomas Wooldridge, convicted for the murder of his wife. This poem, dedicated to Wooldridge, describes not only his execution, but is also an indictment of the Victorian penal system and a plea for reform of prison conditions. This poem, Wilde's last publication, was very successful and assured he had a steady income until his death at a young age in 1900.
Soon to be a major motion picture! Winner of the Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestseller This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes. In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendship, art, and hope. The One and Only Ivan features first-person narrative; author's use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective). Plus don't miss Katherine Applegate's Endling series!
The true, tumultuous story of Edith Piaf, the Parisian waif who entertained France and the world with her songs, her loves, her scandals, herself. Written by Simone Beteaut, Edith Piaf's half-sister and lifelong partner in mischief when they sang for tips in the streets, squares, cafés, and military camps, while living in a succession of cheap, squalid hotels during Piaf's early years.
Zbierka 91 príbehov chamtivosti, intríg, zrád, vášní, vrážd, ktoré ovplyvnili chod dejín a vytvorili bludisko hádanie, ktoré sa odborníci usilujú rozlúštiť dodnes.
Predstavia sa vám záhadní hrdinovia ako Lawrence z Arábie, mních Rasputin, ktorý ovládal ruskú cársku rodinu, básnik lord Byron, poburujúci vysokú spoločnosť svojím životným štýlom alebo Mata Hari. Môžete hľadať pravdu v obľúbených mýtoch a legendách, alebo sa zamyslieť nad niektorými prapodivnými a osudnými omylmi vojnových dejín. Texty dopĺňajú stovky fotografií, ilustrácií a máp, ktoré tieto príťažlivé príbehy ešte viac oživujú a približujú skutočnosti.
The #1 New York Times smash bestseller Revised and expanded with new material. With over two million copies sold, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man has become a bestseller around the world. In conjunction with its second movie sequel to be released this summer, Steve Harvey has updated his classic with new advice and insights. Whether it’s why women should enforce a “90-Day Probation Period” before they give their men sexual “benefits”—the way Ford motor company withholds medical and dental benefits until an employee has been on the job for 3 months—or explaining to women why men would rather “fix it” than talk about it, Steve Harvey’s advice is always spot-on and laden with warmth and humor. But behind the laughter is his sincere desire to help women understand men. Now, Steve shares even more relationship wisdom. Does it feel like your man’s friends are against you? What should you know about being a wife, before you say “I Do”? Steve provides the answers to these questions and more, and offers new insights including: How to put spice into your relationship 8 sure-fire ways to keep your cool when his “ex” shows up A test for you and your partner, to see if you’re actually ready for marriage. . . or need more time A 90-day abstinence calendar, and tips for making it through this important trial period With liberal use of his own adventures in love and courtship, Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man is an honest, compelling, and realistic examination of how men think about love and sex and what women need to know so that they can set realistic expectations of the men in their life.
Sitting quietly in his room in an old people's home, Allan Karlsson is waiting for a party he doesn't want to begin. His one-hundredth birthday party to be precise. The Mayor will be there. The press will be there. But, as it turns out, Allan will not... Escaping (in his slippers) through his bedroom window, into the flowerbed, Allan makes his getaway. And so begins his picaresque and unlikely journey involving criminals, several murders, a suitcase full of cash and incompetent police. As his escapades unfold, Allan's earlier life is revealed. A life in which -- remarkable -- he played a key role behind the scenes in some of the momentous events of the twentieth century. -- Back cover
Knížka Pondelok v galérii je autorským výborem z pěti básnických sbírek Jany Kantorové-Bálikové, rodilé Bratislavanky, která prožila předcházejících třiadvacet let na sídlišti v Petržalce. Obsahuje básně z období, v němž byli dva (dnes už dospělí) synové dětmi, okolo rostly nové domy a buldozery ničily vlčí máky. Dnes je však všechno jinak a autorka se věnuje především překladatelské tvorbě. Obrazy ovšem nadále zůstávají v galerii její mysli.
