This complete collection encompasses the seven novels of the Harry Potter series, chronicling the life and adventures of a young wizard, Harry Potter, as he navigates the complexities of adolescence and the battle against dark forces. The narrative begins with Harry's discovery of his magical heritage and enrollment at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he forms close friendships with Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley. Throughout the series, themes of friendship, bravery, and the struggle between good and evil are explored, set against the backdrop of a richly developed magical world. Key characters include the wise and enigmatic Professor Dumbledore, the dark wizard Lord Voldemort, and various members of the wizarding community, each contributing to Harry's journey and the overarching conflict. As the series progresses, readers witness Harry's growth from an inexperienced young boy into a determined leader, facing moral dilemmas and personal sacrifices. The collection offers a comprehensive view of the magical universe, its rules, and the societal issues within, including prejudice and the importance of love and loyalty. The culmination of the series presents a resolution to the central conflict, emphasizing themes of unity and the enduring power of choice.
Pavel Medek Books
This author delved into the world of fantasy, perhaps inspired by the proximity of his birth date to that of a renowned colleague. His translation work spans a wide spectrum, from literary fiction to specialized texts, where his craft has resulted in over a hundred translated books. He also gained experience in international trade and collaborated with television, contributing to the localization of popular series. His work thus serves as a bridge between various genres and formats, enriching the literary landscape.







Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- 607 pages
- 22 hours of reading
Harry is waiting in Privet Drive. The Order of the Phoenix is coming to escort him safely away without Voldemort and his supporters knowing — if they can. But what will Harry do then? How can he fulfil the momentous and seemingly impossible task that Professor Dumbledore has left him? --back cover
Let the magic of J.K. Rowling's classic series take you back to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Issued to mark the 20th anniversary of first publication of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, these irresistible House Editions celebrate the noble character of the four Hogwarts houses. Featuring gorgeous house-themed cover art and…
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- 468 pages
- 17 hours of reading
When Harry and his best friends go back for their third year at Hogwarts, the atmosphere is tense. There's an escaped mass-murderer on the loose and the sinister prison guards of Azkaban have been called in to guard the school. Lessons, however, must go on and there are lots of new subjects in third year - Care of Magical Creatures and Divination among others - to take Harry's mind off things!
Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince
- 607 pages
- 22 hours of reading
Harry has yet again spent the summer holidays at the Dursleys'. He has had plenty to think about, though - from the death of his beloved godfather Sirius Black, to the terrifying chase through the Ministry of Magic by the Death Eaters, to the fierce duel he witnessed between Professor Dumbledore and Lord Voldemort. It is the middle of the summer, but there is an unseasonal mist pressing against the windowpanes. Harry is waiting nervously for a visit from Professor Dumbledore himself. He can't quite believe that Professor Dumbledore will actually appear at the Dursleys' of all places. Why is the Professor coming to visit him now? What is it that cannot wait until Harry returns to Hogwarts in a few weeks' time? Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts has already got off to an unusual start, as the worlds of Muggle and magic start to intertwine J.K. Rowling charts Harry Potter's adventures in his sixth year at Hogwarts with a mix of detail and humour that is unsurpassed, pace that is breathless and above all a flair that is magical.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- 772 pages
- 28 hours of reading
Harry Potter is due to start his fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizadry. He is desperate to get back to school and find out why his friends Ron and Hermione have been so secretive all summer. However, what Harry is about to discover in his new year at Hogwarts will turn his whole world upside down.
The Terror
- 960 pages
- 34 hours of reading
The bestselling novel, "a brilliant, massive combination of history and supernatural horror" (Stephen King), now a major TV series. The men on board the HMS Terror have every expectation of finding the Northwest Passage. But what they don't expect is a monstrous predator lurking behind the Arctic ice. When the expedition's leader, Sir John Franklin, meets a horrifying end, Captain Francis Crozier takes command, leading his surviving crewmen on a last desperate attempt to flee south across the ice. But another winter is rapidly approaching, and with it, scurvy and starvation. Crozier and his men may find that there is no escaping the terror stalking them southward. And with the crushing cold and the fear of almost certain death at their backs, the most horrifying monster among them may be each other.
Míroví vyjednavači, kteří trpělivě hledají východisko z dlouholeté bezvýchodné arabsko-izraelské krize na Středním východě, stojí krůček od úspěchu. Dvě násilná a zdánlivě spolu nesouvisející úmrtí - profesora Šimona Guttmana, domnělého atentátníka na izraelského ministerskéhopředsedu, a archeologa Ahmeda Noura, domnělého kolaboranta s Izraelci - však zhatí jakékoli naděje na smírné řešení konfliktu. Americká vláda sáhne po svém posledním trumfu a vyšle do Tel Avivu bývalou excelentní vyjednavačku Maggie Costellovou. Ta je však záhy vtažena do pátrání po příčínách obou úmrtí a zjistí - i za pomoci oblíbené počítačové on-line hry Second Life -, že mezi oběma zavražděnými, byť každý z nich patřil do opačného tábora, existovalo pevné osobní i profesní pouto, a že jejich smrti předcházelo objevení něčeho, co by mohlo mít pro urovnání nesmiřitelného sváru arabského a izraelského národa zásadní význam. Veřejné odhalení tohoto objevu nesmírné historické hodnoty však není v zájmu všech zúčastněných.
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