This illustrated volume is a comprehensive history of the Seven Kingdoms, providing vividly constructed accounts of the epic battles, bitter rivalries, and daring rebellions that lead to the events of 'A Song of Ice and Fire' and HBO's Game of Thrones.
It is 950 BC, and King Solomon rules Jerusalem with a steely hand on which gleams a mystic ring of immense and unforgiving power. One of Solomon's magical slaves, the irrepressible djinni Bartimaeus, is stuck doing dead-end jobs for the king. But when Asmira, a young Sheban assassin, arrives to kill Solomon, steal the ring and save her country from his attack, she makes Bartimaeus an offer he can't refuse. If he helps her succeed, she will give him his freedom. What could possibly go wrong? Set in an alternate world controlled by magicians, this hilarious and electrifying bestseller will enthral readers of all ages. As funny as ever. Stroud has lost none of his dazzle - Financial Times Deservedly shortlisted for the Costa Prize - Sunday Time
Everything fans want to know about the hotly anticipated Twilight movie and much more! Designed as a celebration of the film, this lavishly illustrated paperback edition is an exclusive behind-the-scenes guide featuring full-color photos of the cast, locations, and sets, as well as storyboards, interviews, details of the special effects, and much more.
THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF NETFLIX HIT THE SANDMAN'With the deftest of touches, the characters are once again brought to life' JOANNE HARRIS'The halls of Valhalla have been crying out for Gaiman to tell their stories' OBSERVERThe great Norse myths, which have inspired so much of modern fiction, are dazzlingly retold by Neil Gaiman. Tales of dwarfs and frost giants, of treasure and magic, and of Asgard, home to the gods: Odin the all-father, highest and oldest of the Aesir; his mighty son Thor, whose hammer Mjollnir makes the mountain giants tremble; Loki, wily and handsome, reliably unreliable in his lusts; and Freya, more beautiful than the sun or the moon, who spurns those who seek to control her. From the dawn of the world to the twilight of the gods, this is a thrilling, vivid retelling of the Norse myths from the award-winning, bestselling Neil Gaiman.*This book has been printed with two different cover designs. We are unable to accept requests for a specific cover. The different covers will be assigned to orders at random*
Stardust is an enchanting and enthralling novel from Sunday Times bestseller and master storyteller Neil Gaiman. 'Charming in every sense of the word, and deeply satisfying' (Time Out), it will delight fans of Terry Pratchett and J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit, as well as those who loved the feature film starring Robert De Niro, Claire Danes, Rupert Everett and Michelle Pfeiffer among others. Life moves at a leisurely pace in the tiny town of Wall - named after the imposing stone barrier which separates the town from a grassy meadow. Here, young Tristran Thorn has lost his heart to the beautiful Victoria Forester and for the coveted prize of her hand, Tristran vows to retrieve a fallen star and deliver it to his beloved. It is an oath that sends him over the ancient wall and into a world that is dangerous and strange beyond imagining . . . Includes extra material exclusive to this Headline edition.
In Destined, the forces of Light and Dark collide as their epic struggle focuses on Tulsa’s House of Night. Zoey is home where she belongs, safe with her Guardian Warrior, Stark, by her side – and preparing to face off against Neferet. Kalona has released his hold on Rephaim, and, through Nyx’s gift of a human form, he and Stevie Rae are finally able to be together – if Rephaim can truly walk the path of the Goddess and stay free of his father’s shadow.But is Zoey really safe? Does she truly know those who are closest to her? And will love win when it is tested by the very soul of Darkness?
Y'all need to get yourselves together. Here's a newsflash from the only High Priestess you have left at this dang school: Zoey isn't dead. And believe me, I know dead. I've been there, done that and got the fricken tee-shirt. Zoey Redbird is the youngest High Priestess in House of Night history and is the only person - vamp or fledgling - that can stop the evil Neferet from raising all kinds of immortal trouble. And she might just have a chance if she wasn't so busy being dead. Well, dead is too strong a word. Stevie Rae knows she can bring her BFF back from her unscheduled va-cay in the Otherworld. But it's going to take a lot more than hoping to bring Zoey back. Stevie Rae will have to give up a few secrets of her own . . .
Karou manages to keep her two lives in balance. On the one hand, she is a 17-year-old art student in Prague; on the other, errand-girl to an inhuman creature who deals in wishes and is the closest thing she has to family. Her life is surrounded by mysteries she is desperate to unveil.
Ein Kellner gewinnt in der indischen Version von „Wer wird Millionär?“ eine Milliarde Rupien (15 Millionen Euro). Doch wie kann dies so einem gelingen? Einem, der gar keine Schulbildung hat? Die Polizei verhaftet ihn wegen Betrugs und versucht seine „Masche“ aus ihm herauszufoltern. Doch dann taucht Smita auf. Sie erklärt, sie sei seine Anwältin. Er erzählt ihr zu jeder Frage eine Geschichte aus seinem Leben, eine Geschichte, die begründet, warum er jede Frage korrekt beantworten konnte. Die Geschichten stehen zunächst unverbunden nebeneinander, Geschichten aus Indiens Slums, von denen, die nicht am indischen Technologie-Boom teilhaben. Brutale, traurige, aber oft auch witzige Geschichten, voller Leben, von Menschen, die immer wieder auf die Nase fallen und doch wieder aufstehen. Aber am Ende werden diese Geschichten von Swarup auf wunderbare Weise zusammengewebt. Abiturempfehlung zum Themenbereich India
Burke's newest client is a woman named Flood, who has the face of an angel, the body of a high-priced stripper, and the skills of a professional executioner. She wants Burke to find a monster for her - so she can kill him with her bare hands. In this thriller, Andrew Vachss's renegade private eye teams up with a lethally gifted avenger to follow a child's murderer through the catacombs of New York, where every alley is blind and the penthouses are as dangerous as the basements.
Best-selling crime fiction author James Ellroy returns with the fourth in his LA Quartet.Klein's been hung out as bait, a bad cop to draw the heat, and the heat's coming from all sides: from local politicians, from LAPD brass, from racketeers and drug kingpins--all of them hell-bent on keeping their own secrets hidden.
Elektra Natchios, usually referred to only by her first name Elektra, is a fictional character in publications from Marvel Comics. She is a kunoichi - female ninja assassin - of Greek descent. She wields a pair of bladed sai as her trademark weapon. She is a love interest of the superhero Daredevil, but her violent nature and mercenary lifestyle divide the two. She is one of Frank Miller's best-loved creations, and subsequent writers' use of her is controversial as Marvel had originally promised to not resurrect the character without Miller's permission. She has also appeared as a supporting character of the X-Men's Wolverine. According to Marvel Comics, Elektra is the world's most lethal woman and one of Marvel's most cold-blooded characters. She has killed more men than just about any other Marvel character while remaining one of the most popular heroines in the Marvel Universe.
Describes the world of the Avatar film, written as a manual.
Is it possible to share your life with someone whose record collection is incompatible with your own? Can people have terrible taste and still be worth knowing? For Rob Fleming, thirty-five years old, a pop addict and owner of a failing record shop, these are the sort of questions that need an answer, and soon.
A gripping tale of magic, adventure and Norse mythology from the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling author of CHOCOLAT and THE GOSPEL OF LOKI.
'Ring Magic Is Different From The Magic Of The Theatre, Because The Curtain Never Comes Down - Because The Blood In The Ring Is Real Blood, And The Broken Noses And The Broken Hearts Are Real, And Sometimes They Are Broken Forever. Boxing Is The Magic Of Men In Combat, The Magic Of Will, And Skill, And Pain, And The Risking Of Everything So You Can Respect Yourself For The Rest Of Your Life.'The Hermetic World Of Boxing Is Notoriously Difficult For Outsiders To Understand, Though It Has Provided A Source Of Fascination To Numerous Writers, Including Norman Mailer, A. J. Liebling, Joyce Carol Oates And Ernest Hemingway. F. X. Toole Is A Dazzling New Writer With A Fresh And Original Voice, Who Has Been A Boxing Professional For Over Twenty-Five Years. Rope Burns, A Collection Of Short Stories And A Novella, Is Written From This Unique Perspective.
Meet Tiffany Case, a cold, gorgeous, devil-may-care blonde. She stands between James Bond and the leaders of a diamond-smuggling ring that stretches from Africa via London to the States. Bond uses her to infiltrate this gang, but once in America the hunter becomes the hunted. Bond is in real danger until help comes from an unlikely quarter.
According to her own complex moral calculations, Katie Carr has earned her affair. She's a doctor, after all, and doctors are decent people, and on top of that, her husband David is the self-styled Angriest Man in Holloway. But when David suddenly becomes good - properly, maddeningly, give-away-all-his-money good - Katie's sums no longer add up, and she is forced to ask herself some very hard questions. Nick Hornby's brilliant new novel, a No. 1 bestseller in the UK and Ireland, offers a painfully funny account of modern marriage and parenthood, and asks that most difficult of questions: what does it mean to be good?
Velike promjene dočekuju Zoey Redbird, najdarovitiju početnicu od pamtivijeka, nakon buđenja iz smrskane obamrlosti i povratka s Onog Svijeta u zamak Sgiach na otoku Skye. Oboružana Mrakom, Nadsvećenica Neferet dobila je od Visokog vampyrskog vijeća ovlast za povratak u Kuću Noći u Tulsi, gdje se nedavno ukazao onaj bijeli bik čija se prethodna pojava na ovome svijetu gubi u maglama povijesti. Ondje je čeka škola gdje uglavnom nisu svjesni njezine mračne preobrazbe, kao i najdraži sin njezina besmrtnog priležnika Kalone – Rephaim, nazovigavran koji u sebi nastoji zatomiti klicu ljubavi prema Stevie Rae, ljubavi koja bi mogla nepovratno promijeniti svijet Zoey i njezinih prijatelja…
Blood Fever Mladi Bond: suvremeni pojam književne pustolovine. Serija romana Charlieja Higsona napeto, uzbudljivo i domišljato oblikuje doživljaje iz mladosti junaka Iana Fleminga. Eton, uoči ljetnog raspusta. Trinaestogodišnji James Bond dobro se uklopio u život gimnazije koju odnedavno pohađa – i više nego dobro. Kao najmlađi član Vratolomne družine, tajnog društva učenika koji smiono prkose strogim pravilima škole, napokon je počeo stjecati ugled među kolegama. Novi školski profesor predložio je mnogima od njih da pođu na studijsko putovanje po arheološkim nalazištima Sardinije, jednog od najzabitijih otoka na Sredozemnome moru. Kad stigne onamo, James će otkriti kakvih sve tajnih društava još na svijetu ima, i zateći se u borbi za goli život protiv naizgled nepobjedivih neprijatelja – od izdajnika u vlastitim redovima do najvećih zločinačkih umova Europe…
Izvorni naslovi: THE MINORITY REPORT, WE CAN REMEMBER IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE, SECOND VARIETY, PAYCHECK, IMPOSTER, THE KING OF THE ELVES, THE ELECTRIC ANT, FAITH OF OUR FATHERS, THE DAYS OF PERKY PAT, THE FATHER-THING, THE LITTLE BLACK BOX, THE STORY TO END ALL STORIES FOR HARLAN ELLISON'S ANTHOLOGY DANGEROUS VISIONS. Philip K. Dickov ugled i popularnost rastu iz godine u godinu, zahvaljujući ne samo kvaliteti njegovih priča i romana, već i brojnim ekranizacijama. Poznati režiseri poput Spielberga, Verhoevena, Scotta i Wooa natječu se u prenošenju njegovih djela na filmsko platno. Ova zbirka okuplja "filmske" priče, uključujući one koje su već adaptirane i one koje će to postati. Priče savršeno prikazuju Dickovu vrsnoću, bez obzira na to jesu li njegovi junaci na Marsu, u vremenskim koridorima, u svemirskim ratovima ili u orvelijanskim antiutopijama. Kulise su izvanjske, ali drame i lomovi zbivaju se u svijesti likova. Androidi, roboti, špijuni s ispranim mozgom predstavljaju metafore za nerazlučive tunele ljudskog uma. Dick se ne bavi čovjekom u prostoru, već prostorom u čovjeku.
Roman "Srce tame" smatra se jednim od prvih modernih romana engleske književnosti, a u povijest je ušao i kao jedno od prvih književnih djela u kojem se kritički progovorilo o imperijalističkim aktivnostima.
HBO's hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R R Martin's internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. A DANCE WITH DRAGONS: AFTER THE FEAST is the SECOND part of the fifth volume in the series.
Two years on from the events in THE GOLEM'S EYE, the magicians' rule in London is teetering on a knife-edge, with strikes, riots and general unrest. The Prime Minister is largely controlled by two advisors, 17-year-old Nathaniel and the theatrical impresario, Quentin Makepeace. Meanwhile, living under a false identity, Kitty has been researching djinn; she has come to believe that the only way to destroy the magicians is for an alliance of some kind between djinn and ordinary people. Kitty seeks out Bartimaeus and embarks on a terrifying journey into the djinn's chaotic domain - The Other Place - which no human being has ever survived. But even as she does so, Makepeace engineers a dramatic coup d'etat. The outcome is a shattering of the magicians'control and all magical laws are turned upside down. Can Bartimaeus, Nathaniel and Kitty settle old scores if they are to survive and prevent the earth's destruction?
A century before A GAME OF THRONES, two unlikely heroes wandered Westeros... A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS compiles the first three official prequel novellas to George R.R. Martin's ongoing masterwork, A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE. Before Tyrion Lannister and Podrick Payne there was Dunk and Egg. A young, naïve but courageous hedge knight, Ser Duncan the Tall towers above his rivals - in stature if not experience. Tagging along with him is his diminutive squire, a boy called Egg - whose true identity must be hidden from all he and Dunk encounter: for in reality he is Aegon Targaryen, and one day he will be king. Improbable heroes though they be, great destinies lie ahead for Dunk and Egg; as do powerful foes, royal intrigue, and outrageous exploits. Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, and featuring more than 160 illustrations by Gary Gianni, one of the finest fantasy artists of our time, this beautiful volume will transport readers to the world of the Seven Kingdoms in an age of bygone chivalry.
A fantasy adventure saga set in the early days of Middle-Earth features humans and elves, dwarves and dragons, orcs and dark sorcerers clashing in an epic battle between good and evil.
When the 5,000-year-old djinni Bartimaeus is summoned by Nathaniel, a young magician's apprentice, he expects to have to do nothing more taxing than a little levitation or a few simple illusions. But Nathaniel is a precocious talent and has something rather more dangerous in mind: revenge. Against his will, Bartimaeus is packed off to steal the powerful Amulet of Samarkand from Simon Lovelace, a master magician of unrivalled ruthlessness and ambition. Before long, both djinni and apprentice are caught up in a terrifying flood of magical intrigue, murder and rebellion. Set in a modern-day London controlled by magicians, this hilarious, electrifying thriller will enthral readers of all ages.
The extraordinary, highly acclaimed epic novel from storytelling genius Neil Gaiman. After three years in prison, Shadow has done his time. But as the time until his release ticks away, he can feel a storm brewing. Two days before he gets out, his wife Laura dies in a mysterious car crash, in adulterous circumstances. Dazed, Shadow travels home, only to encounter the bizarre Mr Wednesday claiming to be a refugee from a distant war, a former god and the king of America. Together they embark on a very strange journey across the States, along the way solving the murders which have occurred every winter in one small American town. But the storm is about to break... Disturbing, gripping and profoundly strange, Gaiman's epic novel sees him on the road to the heart of America. Includes extra material exclusive to this Headline Review edition.
Queen Visenya rose and stalked from the hall without the king's leave. That aright she mounted Vhagar ,.and returned`to Dragonstone. When her dragon passed before the moon, it turned as red as blood.
Love stories. Horror fiction. Life sucks when your friends are pissed at you. Just ask Zoey Redbird - she's become an expert on suckiness. In one week she has gone from having three boyfriends to having none, and from having a close group of friends who trusted and supported her, to being an outcast. Speaking of friends, the only two Zoey has left are undead and unMarked. And Neferet has declared war on humans, which Zoey knows in her heart is wrong. But will anyone listen to her? Zoey's adventures at vampyre finishing school take a wild and dangerous turn as loyalties are tested, shocking true intentions come to light, and an ancient evil is awakened in PC and Kristin Cast's spellbinding fourth House of Night novel.
Merry meet, fledgling. Welcome to a new life, a new world, and a new you. Welcome to the House of Night!This might seem like a scary time, Fledgling, but never fear! As you start your journey through the ancient halls of the House of Night, this indispensable handbook will aid you in your transition from human to fledgling. Within these pages you will find invaluable information about the history of vampyres. You will also come to a better understanding of your body's transformation, as well as read words of hope from great vampyres of the past and learn essential foundations of rituals and lore. Now, Fledgling, read on. A new life awaits you; your path to that magickal future begins here!
The club where James Bond is asked to settle the dispute over ungentlemanly behaviour is embarrassed. The accused is the unimpeachable Sir Hugo Drax, head of the multi-million-pound Moonraker missile programme on which Britain's future depends.
Enter the dark, magical world of the House of Night series, where vampyres have always existed. Sixteen-year-old Zoey Redbird is a typical teenager facing high school challenges: her boyfriend Heath, who seems more interested in partying than football; her nosy frenemy Kayla; and an upcoming geometry test. Suddenly, her life changes when she is Marked as a fledgling vampyre, leading her to leave her ordinary life and join the House of Night, a boarding school for training future vampyres. However, not all who are Marked survive the Change. As Zoey navigates her new reality, she learns she is special, chosen by the vampyre Goddess, Nyx. Alongside her newfound powers come bloodlust and an unwanted Imprint with Heath, who struggles to accept her boundaries. Additionally, Zoey discovers that the leader of the Dark Daughters, the school's elite group, is misusing her gifts. Faced with these challenges, Zoey must find the courage to embrace her destiny, relying on her new vampyre friends for support.
Whether he's making an unexpected discovery in the Bahamas, smashing an international drugs ring in Rome, on the trail of a murderous secret in the Caribbean, enjoying New York's special pleasures or foiling a surprisingly alluring assassin in Berlin's sniper's alley, dangerous missions and seductive women come with the job for James Bond
Science fiction. What happens when bio-terrorism becomes a tool for corporate profits? And what happens when this forces humanity to the cusp of post-human evolution? This is a tale of Bangkok struggling for survival in a post-oil era of rising sea levels and out-of-control mutation
The fourth book in the New York Times bestselling vampire romance series that has developed a cult following among teens
Klara and the Sun is the first novel by Kazuo Ishiguro since he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature 2017
When Isabella Swan moves to the gloomy town of Forks and meets the mysterious, alluring Edward Cullen, her life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. With his porcelain skin, golden eyes, mesmerizing voice, and supernatural gifts, Edward is both irresistible and impenetrable. Up until now, he has managed to keep his true identity hidden, but Bella is determined to uncover his dark secret. What Bella doesn't realize is that the closer she gets to him, the more she is putting herself and those around her at risk. And it might be too late to turn back ... --back cover
There's a caste system even in murder. Seven years ago, Vivek 'Vicky' Rai, the playboy son of the Home Minister of Uttar Pradesh, murdered Ruby Gill at a trendy restaurant in New Delhi simply because she refused to serve him a drink. Now Vicky Rai is dead, killed at his farmhouse at a party he had thrown to celebrate his acquittal. The police search each and every guest. Six of them are discovered with guns in their possession. In this elaborate murder mystery we join Arun Advani, India's best-known investigative journalist, as the lives of these six suspects unravel before our eyes: a corrupt bureaucrat; an American tourist; a stone-age tribesman; a Bollywood sex symbol; a mobile phone thief; and an ambitious politician. Each is equally likely to have pulled the trigger. Inspired by actual events, Vikas Swarup's eagerly awaited second novel is both a riveting page turner and an insightful peek into the heart and soul of contemporary India.
When the Cullens, including her beloved Edward, leave Forks rather than risk revealing that they are vampires, it is almost too much for eighteen-year-old Bella to bear, but she finds solace in her friend Jacob until he is drawn into a "cult" and changes in terrible ways.
Nakon što ga djevojka Louise ostavi zbog Foya, Albert, koji je do tada na sve načine izbjegavao opasan život kauboja, pokušava je pridobiti natrag. U trenutku gnjeva izazove Foya na dvojboj, a da ne zna ni zapucati iz pištolja, pa će mu dobro doći pomoć Anne, prekrasne revolverašice čija će tajna uzburkati cijelo mjesto i promijeniti Albertu život iz temelja. Roman je nastao prema scenariju za film ekraniziranom 2014. godine.
Tri godine nakon objave Silmarilliona, Christopher Tolkien uredio je zbirku preostalih tekstova svog oca, koji su razrađivali priče iz Triju doba Međuzemlja. Nedovršene priče o Númenoru i Međuzemlju nisu doživjele zaokružen oblik za života J. R. R. Tolkiena; stoga je sin pružio pouzdano vodstvo kroz slabo poznate krajolike kraljevstva Arde. U ovoj knjizi nalaze se pripovijesti o Tuoru i Túrinu, prvi put se upoznajemo s otokom Númenorom, njegovim uređenjem i vladarima, te jedinom postojećom pričom iz života njegovih stanovnika tijekom Drugoga doba. Otkrijemo i ranije nepoznate epizode iz Rata za Prsten. Kako je Gandalf prikazao dolazak Thorinove družine mirnom hobitu iz Vrećastog vijenca, koji se bojao pustolovina? Kako je Théodred junački stao na Isenske gazove pred Sarumanovom vojskom? Kako su Crni jahači pronašli Hobbiton, prateći samo riječi Shire i Baggins? Kako je Isildur izgubio Prsten Vladar u orkovskoj zasjedi? Kako su Prstenovi moći dospjeli u Sauronove ruke? Ova zbirka, u pažljivom hrvatskom prijevodu Vladimira Cvetkovića Severa, obogaćena je ilustracijama Igora Kordeja i zemljovidima Belerianda, Númenora i Međuzemlja iz pera Christophera Tolkiena.
Milijuni čitatelja oduševili su se debitantskim romanom indijskog diplomata Vikasa Swarupa "Q and A" ubrzo nakon što je objavljen 2005. godine. Milijunski izazov mladića iz slamova Mumbaija od kojeg je malotko ikad išta očekivao, ispripovijedan kroz zaokružene cjeline ravne najboljim kratkim pričama današnjice, stvorio je mozaik situacija, likova i zbivanja. Milijunske globalne naklade ubrzo su privuke filmske producente, i milijuni gledatelja očarali su se pričom o jednom mladiću, jednom kvizu, jednoj ljubavi i jednoj sudbini, i "Milijunaš s ulice" ubrzo je postao jedan od najgledanijih filmova godine, kao i jedan od najnagrađivanijih filmova stoljeća.
Ples zmajeva, poput prethodnih knjiga u serijalu, razvija zaplete još nekoliko koraka dalje i pritom produbljuje sve postojeće zavjere, kao i one o kojima do sada nismo ništa znali. Jon, Tyrion i Daenerys nose glavninu prvog dijela Plesa zmajeva u kojem se uglavnom radnja vremenski poklapa sa zbivanjima koja su opisana u Gozbi vrana, tako da tek čitanjem ove knjige stječemo cjelovitu sliku događanja.