Jana Báliková Book order (chronological)

V ôsmom pokračovaní série Cormoran a Robin načrú do temných tajomstiev slobodomurárskej lóže. V trezore obchodu so striebrom sa nájde zohavená mŕtvola. Polícia spočiatku predpokladá, že ide o telo odsúdeného lupiča, nie všetci však s touto teóriou súhlasia. Jednou z nich je Decima Mullinsová, ktorá požiada o pomoc súkromného detektíva Cormorana Strikea, pretože je presvedčená, že telo v trezore patrí jej priateľovi – otcovi jej novonarodeného dieťaťa, ktorý náhle záhadne zmizol. Čím viac sa Strike a jeho partnerka Robin Ellacottová ponárajú do prípadu, tým je záhada zamotanejšia. Obchod so striebrom totiž nie je obyčajný: nachádza sa vedľa Siene slobodomurárov a špecializuje sa na slobodomurárske striebro. Ukáže sa, že okrem lupiča a Deciminho priateľa existujú aj ďalší nezvestní muži, ktorí by mohli zodpovedať profilu mŕtvoly v trezore. Strike pritom čelí ďalšej dileme. Jeho nutkanie vyznať Robin svoje city je silnejšie ako kedykoľvek predtým, no má pocit, že ona je čoraz viac oddaná svojmu priateľovi, policajtovi Ryanovi Murphymu. Napínavý, úžasne komplexný román, ktorý posúva príbeh Strikea a Robin na novú úroveň.

"The #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder - now a hit Netflix series - returns with her first novel for adults: a twisty thriller about a young woman trying to solve her own murder"-- Provided by publisher.

When 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 honor 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.

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!

This bestselling guide has sold over two million copies and has been revised and expanded with new insights. In anticipation of its sequel film, Steve Harvey offers updated advice for women seeking to understand men better. He discusses concepts like the “90-Day Probation Period” before granting sexual benefits, paralleling it to how companies withhold benefits until employees have proven themselves. Harvey's advice is infused with warmth and humor, aiming to help women navigate relationships. He addresses common concerns, such as feeling like a partner's friends are against you and essential knowledge before saying “I Do.” New insights include ways to add excitement to your relationship, strategies for staying calm when an ex appears, and a readiness test for marriage. Additionally, he provides a 90-day abstinence calendar and tips for successfully navigating this crucial period. Through personal anecdotes about love and courtship, the book offers an honest and realistic exploration of male perspectives on love and sex, equipping women to set realistic expectations in their relationships.

Publikace seznamuje se školním klimatem v prostředí středních škol, se zaměřením na školy poskytující v České republice střední vzdělání s výučním listem. Jednotlivé kapitoly reflektují historii odborného vzdělávání v České republice, charakterizují žáka střední školy a zabývají se teoretickými východisky školního prostředí a školního klimatu.

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.

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 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.

"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.