Petr Miklica Book order (chronological)

Poutavá fantasy, v níž se protnou osudy dvou mladých lidí ze zcela odlišných světů. Yumi pochází ze země zahrad, meditace a duchů, Nikaro žije ve světě temnoty, technologie a nočních můr. Teď musí spolupracovat, aby zachránili své světy před zkázou. Devatenáctiletá Yumi byla vybrána už při svém narození jako dívka, která dokáže přivolávat duchy. Dělá to tak, že do vysokých sloupců staví kameny. To duchové obdivují a na oplátku pak pomáhají jejímu lidu. Stejně starý Nikaro je malíř a žije v úplně jiném světě. Po nocích obchází periferii svého města, a když narazí na noční můru, nakreslí na plátno černým inkoustem objekt, který mu nedorostlá noční můra nejvíc připomíná. Tedy bambus. Chrání tím sice lid svého města, ale on sám chce víc. Být členem elitní Snové hlídky. Jednoho dne se světy obou mladých lidí prolnou. Yumi bude Nikara muset naučit stavět kameny a on ji zase kreslit. Protože žádný z jejich světů není, jak se jeví, z temného rubáše obklopujícího Nikarovo město se řítí na lidstvo smrtelné nebezpečí. Záchrana je v rukou zodpovědné a pracovité Yumi a Nikara, který je jejím pravým opakem. Nakladatelská anotace. Kráceno.

#1 New York Times Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson brings us deeper into the Cosmere Universe with a standalone adventure that will appeal to fans of The Princess Bride. The only life Tress has known on her island home in an emerald-green ocean has been a simple one, with the simple pleasures of collecting cups brought by sailors from faraway lands and listening to stories told by her friend Charlie. But when his father takes him on a voyage to find a bride and disaster strikes, Tress must stow away on a ship and seek the Sorceress of the deadly Midnight Sea. Amid the spore oceans where pirates abound, can Tress leave her simple life behind and make her own place sailing a sea where a single drop of water can mean instant death? ****** Praise for Brandon Sanderson "Epic in every sense." -The Guardian on The Way of Kings "Brandon Sanderson's reputation is finally as big as his novels." -The New York Times on Words of Radiance "If you're a fan of fantasy and haven't read the Mistborn trilogy yet, you have no excuses." -Forbes on Mistborn "One of the best authors in the genre." -Library Journal (starred review) on The Alloy of Law "Mystery, magic, romance, political wrangling, religious conflict, fights for equality, sharp writing and wonderful, robust characters...Sanderson is a writer to watch." -Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Elantris

Forced into retirement, Evan Smoak gets an urgent request for help from someone he didn't even suspect existed. As a boy, Evan Smoak was pulled out of a foster home and trained in an off-the-books operation known as the Orphan Program. He was a government assassin, perhaps the best, known to a few insiders as Orphan X. He eventually broke with the Program and adopted a new name – The Nowhere Man―and a new mission, helping the most desperate in their times of trouble. But the highest power in the country has made him a tempting offer - in exchange for an unofficial pardon, he must stop his clandestine activities as The Nowhere Man. Now Evan has to do the one thing he’s least equipped to do—live a normal life. But then he gets a call for help from the one person he never expected. A woman claiming to have given him up for adoption, a woman he never knew—his mother. Her unlikely request: help Andrew Duran—a man whose life has gone off the rails, who was in the wrong place at the wrong time, bringing him to the deadly attention of very powerful figures. Now a brutal brother & sister assassination team are after him and with no one to turn to, and no safe place to hide, Evan is Duran’s only option. But when the hidden cabal catches on to what Evan is doing, everything he’s fought for is on the line—including his own life.

Sotva se Sirotek X zotavil z útoku vražedných mikrodronů, vstupuje do jeho života Aragón Urrea, muž, který se celý život pohyboval na hraně zákona a jen jeho kladné povahové rysy ho odlišují od typického šéfa drogového kartelu. Teď se však z Aragóna stává zoufalý otec, jemuž unesli dceru, a Evan je jediný člověk na světě, který mu může pomoct. Pokud chce ovšem Sirotek dostat osmnáctiletou dívku z rezidence konkurenční zločinecké organizace, která je střežená po zuby ozbrojenými zabijáky, nezbývá mu, než se stát jedním z nich.

Spensa’s life as a Defiant Defense Force pilot has been far from ordinary. She proved herself one of the best starfighters in the human enclave of Detritus and she saved her people from extermination at the hands of the Krell—the enigmatic alien species that has been holding them captive for decades. What’s more, she traveled light-years from home as an undercover spy to infiltrate the Superiority, where she learned of the galaxy beyond her small, desolate planet home. Now, the Superiority—the governing galactic alliance bent on dominating all human life—has started a galaxy-wide war. And Spensa has seen the weapons they plan to use to end it: the Delvers. Ancient, mysterious alien forces that can wipe out entire planetary systems in an instant. Spensa knows that no matter how many pilots the DDF has, there is no defeating this predator. Except that Spensa is Cytonic. She faced down a Delver and saw something eerily familiar about it. And maybe, if she’s able to figure out what she is, she could be more than just another pilot in this unfolding war. She could save the galaxy. The only way she can discover what she really is, though, is to leave behind all she knows and enter the Nowhere. A place from which few ever return. To have courage means facing fear. And this mission is terrifying.

Journalist Leander Kahney reveals how CEO Tim Cook has led Apple to astronomical success after the death of Steve Jobs in 2011. The death of Steve Jobs left a gaping void at one of the most innovative companies of all time. Jobs wasn't merely Apple's iconic founder and CEO; he was the living embodiment of a global megabrand. It was hard to imagine that anyone could fill his shoes--especially not Tim Cook, the intensely private executive who many thought of as Apple's "operations drone." But seven years later, as journalist Leander Kahney reveals in this definitive book, things at Apple couldn't be better. Its stock has nearly tripled, making it the world's first trillion dollar company. Under Cook's principled leadership, Apple is pushing hard into renewable energy, labor and environmentally-friendly supply chains, user privacy, and highly-recyclable products. From the massive growth of the iPhone to lesser-known victories like the Apple Watch, Cook is leading Apple to a new era of success. Drawing on access with several Apple insiders, Kahney tells the inspiring story of how one man attempted to replace someone irreplaceable, and--through strong, humane leadership, supply chain savvy, and a commitment to his values--succeeded more than anyone had thought possible

Do you believe in magic? Can you imagine a war between wizards, a rebellious ant called 4179003, or a time-travelling television? Can you imagine that poor old Mr Swimble could see a mysterious vacuum cleaner in the morning, and make cheese sandwiches and yellow elephants magically appear by the afternoon? Welcome to the wonderful world of Sir Terry Pratchett, and fourteen fantastically funny tales from the master storyteller. Bursting from these pages are food fights, pirates, bouncing rabbits and magical pigeons. And a witch riding a vacuum cleaner, of course. ‘One of the most consistently funny writers around’ Guardian

Developing video games—hero's journey or fool's errand? The creative and technical logistics that go into building today's hottest games can be more harrowing and complex than the games themselves, often seeming like an endless maze or a bottomless abyss. In Blood, Sweat, and Pixels, Jason Schreier takes readers on a fascinating odyssey behind the scenes of video game development, where the creator may be a team of 600 overworked underdogs or a solitary geek genius. Exploring the artistic challenges, technical impossibilities, marketplace demands, and Donkey Kong-sized monkey wrenches thrown into the works by corporate, Blood, Sweat, and Pixels reveals how bringing any game to completion is more than Sisyphean—it's nothing short of miraculous. Taking some of the most popular, bestselling recent games, Schreier immerses readers in the hellfire of the development process, whether it's RPG studio Bioware's challenge to beat an impossible schedule and overcome countless technical nightmares to build Dragon Age: Inquisition; indie developer Eric Barone's single-handed efforts to grow country-life RPG Stardew Valley from one man's vision into a multi-million-dollar franchise; or Bungie spinning out from their corporate overlords at Microsoft to create Destiny, a brand new universe that they hoped would become as iconic as Star Wars and Lord of the Rings—even as it nearly ripped their studio apart.

*Includes 'The Abominable Snow Baby' - the animated film featured on Christmas Day on Channel 4, starring Julie Walters and David Harewood!* A collection of wonderful Christmas stories from the fantastically funny Terry Pratchett. With incredible illustrations from Mark Beech, it's the perfect stocking filler! Have you ever wanted Christmas to be different? Turkey and carols, presents and crackers - they all start to feel a bit . . . samey. How about a huge exploding mince pie, a pet abominable snowman, or a very helpful partridge in a pear tree? What if Father Christmas went to work at a zoo, or caused chaos in a toy store or, was even, arrested for burglary!? Dive into the fantastically funny world of Terry Pratchett, for a festive treat like no other. These ten stories will have you laughing, gasping and crying (with laughter) - you'll never see Christmas in the same way again. 'Funny, action-packed . . . a rip-roaring read' The Sun

"Sinking thousands of feet below the surface of the earth in the Leister Deep copper mine in Minnesota, Philip Mercer rides a series of heavy-duty elevators to visit his old friend and mentor, Abraham Jacobs. Jacobs has led a research team to the deepest section of the mine for a groundbreaking study into climate change and cosmic rays. But as Mercer approaches the bottom, he is stunned to hear the unmistakable report of automatic gunfire in the massive underground chambers. He can't stop the inevitable: by the time Mercer finds his way to them, his dear friend, and the entire research team, have been efficiently executed. Mercer is left seeking answers--and revenge"--Amazon.com.

Guy Kawasaki, úspěšný podnikatel, mentor a autor řady knižních bestsellerů o podnikání, přichází s novinkou. Ve své knize Umění začít 2.0 popisuje základní kroky, které vás dovedou od prvotního nápadu až k samotnému rozjezdu vlastního podnikání, vytvoření produktu či služby. Hlavní je začít. Guy Kawasaki se s vámi podělí o ryze praktické tipy ze své vlastní mnohaleté praxe. Poučil se z vlastních vítězství i proher a své zkušenosti je teď v ucelené podobě ochoten předat vám. Dost bylo teorie studované z nudných knih či obcházení stále stejných konferencí. Pojďte začít!

Read the final book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Reckoners series by worldwide bestselling author Brandon Sanderson! When Calamity lit up the sky, the Epics were born. David’s fate has been tied to their villainy ever since that historic night. Steelheart killed his father. Firefight stole his heart. And now Regalia has turned Prof, his closest ally, into a dangerous enemy. David knew Prof’s secret, and kept it even when Prof struggled to control the effects of his Epic powers. But facing Obliteration in Babilar was too much. Once the Reckoners’ leader, Prof has now embraced his Epic destiny. He’s disappeared into those murky shadows of menace Epics are infamous for the world over, and everyone knows there’s no turning back. . . . But everyone is wrong. Redemption is possible for Epics—Megan proved it. They’re not lost. Not completely. And David is just about crazy enough to face down the most powerful High Epic of all to get his friend back. Or die trying. Praise for the Reckoners series: #1 New York Times Bestselling Series “Another win for Sanderson . . . he’s simply a brilliant writer. Period.” —Patrick Rothfuss, author of the New York Times and USA Today bestseller The Name of the Wind “Action-packed.” —EW.com “Compelling. . . . Sanderson uses plot twists that he teases enough for readers to pick up on to distract from the more dramatic reveals he has in store.” —The A.V. Club

Leo Babauta, populární autor bestsellerů o minimalismu, výkonnosti a zjednodušování života vás ve své nejnovější knize provede úskalím změny návyků a budování nových. V osvědčeném a léty prověřeném šestitýdenním programu se naučíte lépe si uspořádat vlastní život a žít jednodušeji, efektivněji a přitom naplno. Naučíte se lépe vypořádat s těžkými momenty, které život přináší. To vše s chladnou hlavou a nadhledem. Kniha ZEN HABITS vychází z autorových letitých zkušeností a shrnuje hlavní myšlenky z jeho populárního blogu ZenHabits.net, které dále rozvádí a doplňuje.

'Do you need my help?' It was always the first question he asked. They called him when they had nowhere else to turn. As a boy he was chosen, then taken from the orphanage he called home. Raised and trained as part of a top secret programme he was sent to the worst places in the world to do the things his government denied any knowledge of. Then he broke with the programme, using everything he'd learned to disappear. He wanted to help the desperate and deserving. But now someone's on his tail. Someone who has issues with his past. Someone who knows he was once known simply as Orphan X.

V knize Primal Blueprint představil Mark Sisson unikátní systém, ve kterém spojil paleo přístup ke stravování a pohybové aktivity vycházející z fyzické zátěže člověka doby kamenné ve funkční celek, který pomohl a pomáhá statisícům lidí k životní rovnováze a zdraví. Pro ty, kdo váhají a nejsou si jisti, zda přechod na Primal zvládnou, nyní Mark připravil knižní vydání svého třítýdenního programu k celkové transformaci těla. Během něj naučíte své tělo využívat energii z tuků namísto sacharidů, nastartujete hubnutí a naberete sílu. Bez čeho se přitom obejdete? Bez tvrdého cvičení a mučivých diet. Vaše tělo nepotřebuje cítit bolest, aby sloužilo lépe. V knize najdete praktické návody, množství diagramů, popisy aerobních cvičení i posilování se zátěží, stejně tak recepty na pokrmy z potravin s nízkým obsahem sacharidů. Jste připraveni na největší změnu svého života? Na fakt, že brzy shodíte nadbytečné kilogramy, upravíte hladinu cholesterolu nebo se zbavíte vysokého tlaku? Mark Sisson půjde jako pozorný rádce a podporovatel prvních 21 dnů s vámi. Ani poté vás ale nečeká nic, co byste nezvládli!

"Tajemství nespočívá ve fyzické kráse či v dokonalé technice, ale v odvaze, s níž odhalíte své nejniternější ženské já," říká Olivia St. Claire, autorka, jejíž příjmení by v doslovném překladu znamenalo „svatá Klára". A stejně jako se v ní nevinně ctnostné jméno pojí s líbezně lechtivými myšlenkami, tak se i v její knize mísí oddaná láska s nejodvážnějšími „postelovými" vylomeninami. Odvěké umění, jehož cílem vždycky bylo, je a bude připravit muže o rozum a utopit ho v uragánu vášně, se tentokrát zaměřuje na ty nejrafinovanější, pokročile milostné techniky a poskytuje nám tu nejžhavější inspiraci. Kdybychom chtěly vyzkoušet každý den jeden z jejích geniálních nápadů, mohly bychom dnes začít u prvního a ještě by nám vystačily skoro na celý rok.

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