Knihy v angličtine
How to Kill Men and Get Away With It – Katy Brent
How to Kill Men and Get Away With It, Vydavateľ: HarperCollins, Väzba: Paperback, Počet strán: 374, Rok vydania: 2023 'A MUST-READ for fans of dark fiction!' Readers First
'There's a new serial killer in town' Readers First
Meet Kitty Collins.
FRIEND. LOVER. KILLER.
He was following me. That guy from the nightclub who wouldn't leave me alone.
I hadn't intended to kill him of course. But I wasn't displeased when I did and, despite the mess I made, I appeared to get away with it.
That's where my addiction started...
I've got a taste for revenge and quite frankly, I'm killing it.
A deliciously dark, hilariously twisted story about friendship, love, and murder. Fans of My Sister the Serial Killer, How to Kill Your Family and Killing Eve will love this wickedly clever novel!
Readers LOVE How to Kill Men and Get Away With It!
'I literally couldn't put this book down, I was just so engrossed in Kitty and what the heck she was going to do next!!' NetGalley reviewer,
'This book has got to be my favourite so far this year.' NetGalley reviewer,
'There are just so many good things I could say about this book. I absolutely tore (pun intended) through this read. Everyone needs to go read it.' NetGalley reviewer,
'Being a man I really shouldn't like this book. Well I didn't like it. I loved it! Oh I just couldn't stop reading this.' NetGalley reviewer,
'How to Kill Men was an absolute treat to read, sending out American Psycho and Promising Young Women vibes.' NetGalley reviewer,
'One word!!! AMAZING!!! Where has Kitty been all my life?' NetGalley reviewer,
'This is one of the most clever books I have read in quite a while.' NetGalley reviewer,
'A well-rounded cast of characters, quick pace, and thrilling twists make this one of my favourites of the year!' NetGalley reviewer,
'A twisted but witty read which will keep you up all night.' NetGalley reviewer,
Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth – Oliver Jeffers
Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth, Vydavateľ: HarperCollins, Väzba: Paperback, Počet strán: 48, Rok vydania: 2023 #1 New York Times Bestseller and #1 TIME Best Book of the Year for 2017!
The exquisite and thought-provoking new book from the multi award-winning, internationally best-selling picture book creator of Lost and Found, Oliver Jeffers.
Well, hello.
And welcome to this Planet.
We call it Earth.
Our world can be a bewildering place, especially if you've only just got here. Your head will be filled with questions, so let's explore what makes our planet and how we live on it. From land and sky, to people and time, these notes can be your guide and start you on your journey. And you'll figure lots of things out for yourself. Just remember to leave notes for everyone else... Some things about our planet are pretty complicated, but things can be simple, too: you've just got to be kind.
Here We Are is the utterly heartfelt new book from Oliver Jeffers. We're glad you found it.
"An optimistic snapshot of contemporary life, this heartfelt hug of a book ought to become a classic" The Guardian
Her Majesty´s Royal Coven – Juno Dawson
Her Majesty´s Royal Coven - Juno Dawson, Vydavateľ: HarperCollins, Väzba: Paperback, Počet strán: 464, Rok vydania: 2022 The first in a supernatural new series from the author of Wonderland, Her Majesty's Royal Coven follows a top secret government department of witches and the deadly threat to the nation that they must confront.'Juno Dawson is at the top of her game in this vibrant and meticulous take on witchcraft. Her characteristic wit and grit shine through'
Samantha ShannonHidden among us is a secret coven of witches. They are Her Majesty's Royal Coven. They protect crown and country from magical forces and otherworldly evil. But their greatest enemy will come from within.
There are whisperings of a prophecy that will bring the coven to its knees, and five best friends are about to be caught at the centre. Life as a modern witch was never simple ... but now it's about to get apocalyptic.
Prepare to be bewitched by Juno Dawson's first adult series. A story of ancient prophecies and modern dating, of sacred sisterhood and demonic frenemies.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Gryffindor Edition – Joanne K. Rowlingová
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 interior line illustrations by Kate Greenaway Medal winner Levi Pinfold, each book will also have vibrant sprayed edges in the house livery. Entertaining bonus features exclusive to each house accompany the novel. All seven books in the series will be issued in these highly collectable House Editions. A must-have for anyone who has ever imagined sitting under the Sorting Hat in the Great Hall at Hogwarts waiting to hear the words, 'Better be GRYFFINDOR!'You'll always find a home at Hogwarts!
Great Gatsby – F. Scott Fitzgerald
Considered one of the all-time great American works of fiction, Fitzgerald’s glorious yet ultimately tragic social satire on the Jazz Age encapsulates the exuberance, energy and decadence of an era. A major film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan is set for release in May 2013.
After the war, the mysterious Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire pursues wealth, riches and the lady he lost to another man with stoic determination. He buys a mansion across from her house and throws lavish parties to try and entice her. When Gatsby finally does reunite with Daisy Buchanan, tragic events are set in motion.
Told through the eyes of his detached and omnipresent neighbour and friend, Nick Carraway, Fitzgerald’s succinct and powerful prose hints at the destruction and tragedy that awaits.
Dottie : By the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature 2021 – Abdulrazak Gurnah
Dottie : By the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature 2021 - Abdulrazak Gurnah, Vydavateľ: Bloomsbury Publishing, Väzba: Paperback, Rok vydania: 2022, Počet strán: 416 A searing tale of a young woman discovering her troubled family history and cultural pastDottie Badoura Fatma Balfour finds solace amidst the squalor of her childhood by spinning warm tales of affection about her beautiful names. But she knows nothing of their origins, and little of her family history - or the abuse her ancestors suffered as they made their home in Britain.At seventeen, she takes on the burden of responsibility for her brother and sister and is obsessed with keeping the family together. However, as Sophie, lumpen yet voluptuous, drifts away, and the confused Hudson is absorbed into the world of crime, Dottie is forced to consider her own needs. Building on her fragmented, tantalising memories, she begins to clear a path through life, gradually gathering the confidence to take risks, to forge friendships and to challenge the labels that have been forced upon her.
A Flicker in the Dark – Stacy Willingham
A Flicker in the Dark - Stacy Willingham, Vydavateľ: HarperCollins, Väzba: Paperback, Počet strán: 373, Rok vydania: 2022 Chloe Davis' father is a serial killer.
He was convicted and jailed when she was twelve but the bodies of the girls were never found, seemingly lost in the surrounding Louisiana swamps. The case became notorious and Chloe's family was destroyed.
His crimes stalk her like a shadow.
Now Chloe has rebuilt her life. She's a respected psychologist in Baton Rouge and has a loving fiance.
But she just can't shake a tick-tick-tick of paranoia that, at any moment, it might all come crashing down.
As does something darker.
It is the anniversary of her father's crimes, and Chloe is about to see her worst fears come true -
a girl she knows goes missing.The nightmare has started again..
Kosovo (english) – Andrej Bán
Fotograf a publicista Andrej Bán v knihe Kosovo ponúka pohľad na ľudí a krajinu, ktorá prechádza ťažkými skúškami. Kosovo (Kosovská republika) je od roku 1999 pod administratívnou správou OSN, o bezpečnosť sa stará NATO a policajnú a súdnu misiu zabezpečuje Európska únia EULEX. Fotografie Andreja Bána pozastavili čas, aby sprítomnili okamihy, čo poznačili ľudí i krajinu, a aby podali výpoveď aj tým, ktorí neboli na mieste a mali by poznať pravdu. Publikácia vychádza v slovenskom aj anglickom jazyku.
Jewish Cookery – Alena Krekulová
In the Jewish tradition, the preparation and consumption of food has profound spiritual dimensions which are not found in any other culture in the world. Jewish dishes come from all over the world and will prove an interesting and tasty addition to the menu, even for readers and cooks who are encountering the world of Jewish cooking for the first time.
Great Gatsby – F. Scott Fitzgerald
Considered one of the all-time great American works of fiction, Fitzgerald’s glorious yet ultimately tragic social satire on the Jazz Age encapsulates the exuberance, energy and decadence of an era. A major film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan is set for release in May 2013.
After the war, the mysterious Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire pursues wealth, riches and the lady he lost to another man with stoic determination. He buys a mansion across from her house and throws lavish parties to try and entice her. When Gatsby finally does reunite with Daisy Buchanan, tragic events are set in motion.
Told through the eyes of his detached and omnipresent neighbour and friend, Nick Carraway, Fitzgerald’s succinct and powerful prose hints at the destruction and tragedy that awaits.
Emerging from the Shadows – Colin Jacobson
Autopsy – Patricia Cornwellová
Autopsy - Patricia Cornwellová, Vydavateľ: HarperCollins, Väzba: Paperback, Počet strán: 416, Rok vydania: 2022 The legendary Patricia Cornwell is back with her No.1 bestselling, groundbreaking series following Kay Scarpetta
Kay Scarpetta is back, and this time she's right in the path of danger...
World-renowned forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta and her husband Benton, a psychologist with the US Secret Service, have returned to Virginia. They are headquartered five miles from the Pentagon in a post-pandemic world that's been torn by civil and political unrest.
Just weeks into the job, Scarpetta is called to a railway track where a woman's body has been shockingly displayed, her throat cut down to the spine. But the trail of clues will lead Scarpetta back to her own neighbourhood.
At the same time, a catastrophe occurs in a top-secret lab in outer space, endangering the scientists aboard. Scarpetta is summoned to the White House to find out what happened. As she starts the new investigation, an apparent serial killer strikes again, this time dangerously close to home.
Amazing Facts Every 7 Year Old Needs to Know – Catherine Brereton
Amazing Facts Every 7 Year Old Needs to Know - Catherine Brereton, Vydavateľ: HarperCollins, Väzba: Paperback, Počet strán: 96, Rok vydania: 2022 Bursting with fascinating facts for impressing friends, parents, grandparents and teachers - perfect for curious children everywhere!
Wow your friends! Amaze your teachers! Astonish your family!Find over 120 mind-boggling facts and sensational stats in this fun-packed and hilarious book, perfect for 7+ readers.Whether you love animals or adventure, science or sport, inspiring people or incredible places, you'll find ALL the weird and wonderful facts you need in the pages of this book. You won't want to put it down!
The perfect beginner's book for STEAM related topics.
Look out for more amazing fact books:
Amazing Facts Every 6 Year Old Should Know
Amazing Facts Every 8 Year Old Should Know
Amazing Facts Every 9 Year Old Should Know
Dottie : By the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature 2021 – Abdulrazak Gurnah
Dottie : By the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature 2021 - Abdulrazak Gurnah, Vydavateľ: Bloomsbury Publishing, Väzba: Paperback, Rok vydania: 2022, Počet strán: 416 A searing tale of a young woman discovering her troubled family history and cultural pastDottie Badoura Fatma Balfour finds solace amidst the squalor of her childhood by spinning warm tales of affection about her beautiful names. But she knows nothing of their origins, and little of her family history - or the abuse her ancestors suffered as they made their home in Britain.At seventeen, she takes on the burden of responsibility for her brother and sister and is obsessed with keeping the family together. However, as Sophie, lumpen yet voluptuous, drifts away, and the confused Hudson is absorbed into the world of crime, Dottie is forced to consider her own needs. Building on her fragmented, tantalising memories, she begins to clear a path through life, gradually gathering the confidence to take risks, to forge friendships and to challenge the labels that have been forced upon her.
Alica v krajine zázrakov B1/B2 (AJ-SJ) – Dana Olšovská
Alica v krajine zázrakov B1/B2 (AJ-SJ) - Dana Olšovská, Rok vydania: 2021, Vydavateľ: Lindeni, Väzba: brožovaná lepená, Jazyk: slovenčina, Počet strán: 184 V roku 1865 napísal anglický spisovateľ a matematik Lewis Carroll román Alica v krajine zázrakov. Rozpráva o dievčatku menom Alica, ktoré spadne králičou norou do podzemného sveta fantázie, kde neplatia bežné pravidlá a zákony. Do sveta, ktorý je obývaný prazvláštnymi tvormi a plný bizarných dobrodružstiev. Publikácia ponúka skrátenú verziu románu, ktorá je určená pre mierne pokročilých študentov angličtiny. Anglický text dopĺňa slovenský zrkadlový preklad.
Blue Dog – Louis de Berni?res
When a family tragedy means Mick is sent to the outback to live with his Granpa, it looks as if he has a lonely life ahead of him. The cattle station is a tough place for a child, where nature is brutal and the men must work hard in the heat and dust. However, after a cyclone hits, things change for Mick. Exploring the floodwaters, he finds a lost puppy covered in mud and half-drowned. Mick and his dog immediately become inseparable as they take on the adventures offered by their unusual home, and the business of growing up, together. In this charming prequel to the much-loved Red Dog, Louis de Berni?res tells the moving story of a young boy and his Granpa, and the charismatic and entertaining dog who so many readers hold close to their hearts.
The Offline Diaries – Yomi Adegoke
The Offline Diaries - Yomi Adegoke, Vydavateľ: HarperCollins, Väzba: Knihy viazané, Rok vydania: 2022, Počet strán: 256 The major new middle-grade series from the authors of Slay in Your Lane is here! A universal story of friendship, falling out and unforgettable characters that will resonate with all readers of 9 and up.Ade is about to start at a new school. She is NOT happy with her stepdad for making them move here. Shanice has been at the school for a year already. Since her mum died, she's been living with her dad and annoying older brother, spending most of her time outside school in her dad's hair salon. When Ade and Shanice meet in the salon, and spot each other's diaries, an instant friendship is formed, and they start to chat online... but offline is a whole other story!The Offline Diaries is a fresh, funny and contemporary story of friendship, told in the captivating voices of Ade and Shanice - two utterly unforgettable Year 8 girls who will seize the hearts and imaginations of readers everywhere.
The Midnight Lock – Jeffery Deaver
The Midnight Lock - Jeffery Deaver, Vydavateľ: HarperCollins, Väzba: Paperback, Rok vydania: 2022, Počet strán: 448 The "master of ticking-bomb suspense" Jeffery Deaver brings us the latest thriller featuring his most beloved protagonists. Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs are back - on the hunt for a criminal terrorising New York City
A killer without limits
He comes into your home at night. He watches you as you sleep. He waits.A city in turmoil
He calls himself 'The Locksmith'. No door can keep him out. No security system can catch him. And now he's about to kill.
A race against time to stop him
Nobody in New York is safe. Now it's up to Lincoln Rhyme to untangle the web of evidence and catch him.But with Lincoln under investigation himself, and tension in the city at boiling point, time is running out...
The Eco-Conscious Travel Guide : 30 European Rail Adventures to Inspire Your Next Trip – Georgina Wilson-Powell
The Eco-Conscious Travel Guide : 30 European Rail Adventures to Inspire Your Next Trip - Georgina Wilson-Powell, Vydavateľ: HarperCollins, Väzba: Paperback, Rok vydania: 2022, Počet strán: 208 Whether you have a long weekend or a fortnight to spare, there are plenty of no-fly European adventures to discover.From coastal to cultural, mountainous to mouth-watering, The Eco-Conscious Travel Guide offers 30 themed routes you can hop on and hop off at any point, including:
* Alpine Ambles
* Ski Escapes
* Chocolate, Cheese and Carb Delights
* Wine-fuelled Wanders
The Burpee Bears – Joe Wicks
The Burpee Bears - Joe Wicks, Vydavateľ: HarperCollins, Väzba: Paperback, Rok vydania: 2022, Počet strán: 40 The Burpee Bears are back in this glorious new picture book from #1 bestselling author Joe Wicks!
For this bear family, every day is a new day: a day for adventure and discovery, and true to Joe's ethos, each book will feature a fun and positive story with added exercises and recipes - perfect for families to share and enjoy together!The Burpee Bears is the first book in the series and is infused with Joe's signature sense of fun. Join the bears as they explore the everyday ups and downs of family life. Children will fall in love with the Burpee Bear characters; they bring a little bit of Wicks magic and a whole lot of Joe energy to each and every page. The Burpee Bears will delight and engage children as they read, laugh and leap into action!Created by Joe, with the story co-written with acclaimed author Vivian French, and gloriously illustrated by stellar artist Paul Howard.
Raft of Stars – Andrew J. Graff
Raft of Stars - Andrew J. Graff, Vydavateľ: HarperCollins, Väzba: Paperback, Rok vydania: 2022, Počet strán: 1 One summer night in Wisconsin, the lives of two ten-year-old boys are changed forever...Tired of seeing his best friend Dale Breadwin abused by his alcoholic father, Fischer Branson takes action. A gunshot rings out, and Bread and Fish flee into the woods. They build a raft, but the river quickly leads them into even greater danger.In their wake travel a group of adults - each determined to save the boys from the terrors of Ironsford Gorge.The further they go, the more the wilderness starts to change them in profound and unexpected ways. And when they reach the edge of the Gorge itself, they begin to understand the true violence and beauty of the natural world, and its ability to heal.No matter where you run danger will always follow...
Pieces of Her – Karin Slaughter
Pieces of Her - Karin Slaughter, Vydavateľ: HarperCollins, Väzba: Paperback, Rok vydania: 2022, Počet strán: 480 The gripping standalone thriller from Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author Karin Slaughter, soon to be a Netflix series
A terrifying act of violence...
It takes a split second for your life to change forever. And for Andrea Oliver that split second is a mass shooting in her local mall.A woman whose life is built on a lie...
But this shocking act is only the start. Because then, as the bodies fall around them, Andy's mother Laura takes a step forward into the line of fire.A fight for survival...
Hours later, Laura is in hospital, her face splashed over the newspapers. But the danger has only just begun. Now Andy must embark on a desperate race against time to uncover the secrets of her mother's past before any more blood is shed...
Picturesque Slovakia – Laco Struhár
Despite its interesting and turbulent history and breathtaking natural beauty, Slovakia remains one of the best kept secrets in Europe. Leafing through this book full of fascinating photographs of renowned photographer Laco Struhár is the next best thing to travelling the country to observe its scenic splendor.
