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.

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.

Donatella and Scarlett Dragna escaped their cruel father and made it out of Caraval alive, but the games aren’t over yet. What Scarlett doesn’t know is that, in order to gain their freedom, Tella made a deal with a mysterious stranger and now it’s time to pay. Except what Tella owes is something that no one has ever been able to deliver: the true name of Caraval Master Legend. Tella’s only chance at uncovering Legend’s true identity is to enter the dangerous game of Caraval once more, and win. But what will she have to sacrifice to do that? Don’t miss FINALE, the stunning conclusion to the Caraval trilogy—out now!

This new translation of the Chinese masterpiece of military strategy helps readers apply the principles of military victory to the relationships in their own lives and teaches how to bring about the desired outcome in all the challenges of life.

Klasická bajka převyprávěná pro předškolní děti v doprovodu celostránkových ilustrací. Na savaně dnes ráno panují velké neshody! Vrána našla kousek sýra a teď za ní chodí všechna zvířata, jedno po druhém, aby se jí ten cenný poklad pokusila ukrást. Každý ji zkouší přelstít jinak, ale pozor - vrána je zatvrzelá. Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.

Klasická bajka převyprávěná pro předškolní děti v doprovodu celostránkových ilustrací. V jedné malé chaloupce na vrcholu vysoké hory žije lakomý lišák. Jednoho večera pozve na večeři čápici, čímž překvapí celé údolí. Tím však překvapení nekončí: lišák se možná rozhodl hrát si na šprýmaře, ale čápice ještě neřekla poslední slovo. Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.