Martina Šímová Books

"The Star Rover" is the story of San Quentin death-row inmate Darrell Standing, who escapes the horror of prison life--and long stretches in a straitjacket--by withdrawing into vivid dreams of past lives, including incarnations as a French nobleman and an Englishman in medieval Korea. Based on the life and imprisonment of Jack London's friend Ed Morrell, this is one of the author's most complex and original works. As Lorenzo Carcaterra argues in his Introduction, "The Star Rover" is "written with energy and force, brilliantly marching between the netherworlds of brutality and beauty." This Modern Library Paperback Classic is set from the text of the first American edition, published in 1915.

From the author of Daisy Jones & The Six in which a legendary film actress reflects on her relentless rise to the top and the risks she took, the loves she lost, and the long-held secrets the public could never imagine.

Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Reservoir Dogs by exploring the artistic journey of Quentin Tarantino, an Oscar-winning filmmaker. Born in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1963, Tarantino developed a love for film during childhood, often accompanying his mother to the movies. His first script, My Best Friend’s Birthday, took four years to complete, while the script for Reservoir Dogs was finished in under four weeks, quickly establishing him as a standout director. Renowned for his cinematic style, non-linear storytelling, and striking violence, his films have sparked both acclaim and controversy, earning numerous awards, including Oscars and Golden Globes, primarily for his original screenplays. His body of work features cult classics such as Pulp Fiction and the revenge saga Kill Bill, along with historical epics like Inglorious Basterds, Django Unchained, and The Hateful Eight. This retrospective meticulously catalogs Tarantino’s films, from his early work to his later masterpieces, honoring a passionate director whose uncompromising vision has left an indelible mark on cult filmmaking.

This is an Intermediate Level story in a series of ELT readers comprising a wide range of titles - some original and some simplified - from modern and classic novels, and designed to appeal to all age-groups, tastes and cultures. The books are divided into five levels: Starter Level, with about 300 basic words; Beginner Level (600 basic words); Elementary Level (1100); Intermediate Level (1600); and Upper Level (2200). Some of the titles are also available on cassette.

Logan is a stay-at-home bunny - but he's about to discover how bravehe really is. It's time for his first adventure, and he doesn'twant to go. But there's an amazing world outside, if he can justpluck up courage to look . . . A funny, reassuring story which shows that we're all braver thanwe think.

More than half a million readers have fallen in love with the New York Times bestseller A Gentleman in Moscow 'Everything a novel should be: charming, witty, poetic and generous. An absolute delight' Mail on Sunday 'A work of great charm, intelligence and insight' Sunday Times 'Winning . . . gorgeous . . . satisfying . . . Towles is a craftsman' New York Times Book Review 'A comic masterpiece' Daily Express 'If we do a better book than this one on the book club this year we will be very very lucky' Matt Williams, Radio 2 Book Club 'Abundant in humour, history and humanity' Sunday Telegraph 'Wistful, whimsical and wry' Sunday Express On 21 June 1922 Count Alexander Rostov - recipient of the Order of Saint Andrew, member of the Jockey Club, Master of the Hunt - is escorted out of the Kremlin, across Red Square and through the elegant revolving doors of the Hotel Metropol. But instead of being taken to his usual suite, he is led to an attic room with a window the size of a chessboard. Deemed an unrepentant aristocrat by a Bolshevik tribunal, the Count has been sentenced to house arrest indefinitely. While Russia undergoes decades of tumultuous upheaval, the Count, stripped of the trappings that defined his life, is forced to question what makes us who we are. And with the assistance of a glamorous actress, a cantankerous chef and a very serious child, Rostov unexpectedly discovers a new understanding of both pleasure and purpose.

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A heart to protect. A debt to repay. A game to win. The stunning, internationally bestselling sequel to Caraval. After being swept up in the magical world of Caraval, Donatella Dragna has finally escaped her father and saved her sister Scarlett from a disastrous arranged marriage. The girls should be celebrating, but Tella isn't yet free. She made a desperate bargain with a mysterious criminal, and what Tella owes him no one has ever been able to deliver: Caraval Master Legend's true name. The only chance of uncovering Legend's identity is to win Caraval, so Tella throws herself into the competition once more. Caraval has always demanded bravery, cunning, and sacrifice, but now the game is asking for more. If Tella can't fulfill her bargain and deliver Legend's name, she'll lose everything - maybe even her life. But if she wins, Legend and Caraval will be destroyed forever. The games have only just begun. *** Pre-order Stephanie Garber's magical new fantasy A Curse for True Love, now! *** *************** What readers have said about Legendary 'Do you know what is an absolute magical delicious delight?! THIS BOOK' 'there is nothing quite like the amazement and sensational wonder of these books' 'Stephanie Garber is a master storyteller. Just like in the first book, Legendary's magic immediately ensnares the reader'

Dated to about the fifth century B.C., "The Art of War" is considered the world's oldest treatise on war. Attributed to Sun Tzu of the Zhou dynasty, the book is composed of 13 chapters, each addressing a particular aspect of warfare such as planning offenses, military combat, and the employment of spies. Influential in Eastern civilization for millennia and in Western culture since its first translation in the 18th century, the teachings of this book have been applied to scenarios as varied as office politics, the Vietnam War, and American football. Now this living military heirloom is available as part of the "Word Cloud Classics" series in a chic, affordable edition for readers everywhere.