The sequel to the book World Without End. ... A world in turmoil. 1558, and Europe is in revolt as religious hatred sweeps the continent. Elizabeth Tudor has ascended to the throne but she is not safe in this dangerous new world. There are many who would see her removed, not least Mary Queens of Scots, who lies in wait in Paris. A new order. Elizabeth determines to set up a new secret service: a group of resourceful spies and courageous agents entrusted to keep her safe and in power. As she searches for those who will make the difference, one man stands out. A man who would die for his queen. For Ned Willard the ... |
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A new threat rises in the third book in the № 1 bestselling Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas. The continuation of Crown of Midnight. The heir of ash and fire bows to no one. Celaena Sardothien has survived deadly contests and shattering heartbreak, but now she must travel to a new land to confront her darkest truth. That truth could change her life - and her future - forever. Meanwhile, monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon, intent on enslaving her world. To defeat them, Celaena will need the strength not only to fight the evil that is about to be unleashed but also to harness her inner demons. If she ... |
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Илюстрации: Джим Кей. ... Ще има три изпитания през учебната година и те ще подложат на проверка по много различни начини качествата на участниците - тяхната магьосническа сила, храброст, съобразителност и разбира се - способността им да преодоляват опасности. От момента, в който Черния знак прорязва небето над Световното първенство по куидич, опасността върви по петите на Хари Потър. Посочен от Огнения бокал за представител на "Хогуортс" в легендарния Тримагически турнир, Хари ще трябва да докаже силата и смелостта си в изпитания, които биха затруднили дори най-подготвените магьосници. За него обаче турнирът е ... |
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Илюстратор: Любен Зидаров. ... Четвъртата година на Хари в "Хогуортс" го изправя пред легендарния Тримагически турнир. Той ще се сблъска с много изпитания, ще срещне нови приятели и ще открие в себе си неочаквана сила, която ще му помогне в поредния сблъсък с Волдемор. "Не искате да разберете, че не е важно като какъв е роден някой, а какъв е станал!" ... |
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Любовта ще трябва да бъде пожертвана, някои ще трябва да платят с живота си и целият свят ще се промени. Разтърсващ финал в секващата дъха шеста и последна част от поредицата "Реликвите на смъртните". Книгите от поредицата "Реликвите на смъртните" са носители на редица награди и отличия, сред които: Награда "Локус" Награди на Американската библиотечна асоциация Награда "Ейбрахам Линкълн" Отличие от Тексаската библиотечна асоциация Награда на Международната читателска асоциация Книга на годината на "Барнс енд Ноубъл" Бестселър № 1 на "Ню Йорк Таймс" ... |
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If the past is prologue, then George R. R. Martin’s masterwork - the most inventive and entertaining fantasy saga of our time - warrants one hell of an introduction. At long last, it has arrived with "The World of Ice & Fire". This lavishly 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". In a collaboration that’s been years in the making, George R. R. Martin has teamed with Elio ... |
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Winter is coming. Such is the stern motto of House Stark, the northernmost of the fiefdoms that owe allegiance to King Robert Baratheon in far-off King's Landing. There Eddard Stark of Winterfell rules in Robert's name. There his family dwells in peace and comfort: his proud wife, Catelyn; his sons Robb, Brandon, and Rickon; his daughters Sansa and Arya; and his bastard son, Jon Snow. Far to the north, behind the towering Wall, lie savage Wildings and worse-unnatural things relegated to myth during the centuries-long summer, but proving all too real and all too deadly in the turning of the season. Yet a more ... |
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The classic biography of reggae legend Bob Marley, updated and revised for the twenty-fifth anniversary of his death. ... Bob Marley left an indelible mark on modern music, both as a reggae pioneer and as an enduring cultural icon. Catch a Fire, now a classic of rock biography, delves into the life of the leader of a musical, spiritual, and political explosion that continues today. Under the supervision of the author’s widow and with the collaboration of a Marley expert, this fourth edition contains a wealth of new material, including many revisions made by the author before his untimely death. An appendix to the new ... |
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The book behind the fourth season of the acclaimed HBO series "Game of Thrones". No. 1 "New York Times" bestselling author. ... Few books have captivated the imagination and won the devotion and praise of readers and critics everywhere as has George R.R. Martin's monumental epic cycle of high fantasy. Now, in "A Feast for Crows", Martin delivers the long-awaited fourth book of his landmark series, as a kingdom torn asunder finds itself at last on the brink of peace... only to be launched on an even more terrifying course of destruction. It seems too good to be true. After centuries of ... |
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#1 New York Times bestselling author. ... Here is the first volume in George R. R. Martin's magnificent cycle of novels that includes "A Clash of Kings" and "A Storm of Swords". As a whole, this series comprises a genuine masterpiece of modern fantasy, bringing together the best the genre has to offer. Magic, mystery, intrigue, romance, and adventure fill these pages and transport us to a world unlike any we have ever experienced. Already hailed as a classic, George R. R. Martin's stunning series is destined to stand as one of the great achievements of imaginative fiction. "A game of ... |
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300 years before "A Game of Thrones" dragons ruled Westeros. The thrilling history of the Targaryens comes to life in this masterly work, the inspiration for HBO's upcoming "Game of Thrones" prequel series House of the Dragon. Centuries before the events of "A Game of Thrones", House Targaryen - the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria took up residence on Dragonstone. "Fire & Blood" begins their tale with the legendary Aegon the Conqueror, creator of the Iron Throne, and goes on to recount the generations of Targaryens who fought to hold that iconic seat, ... |
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The sequel to the book A Column of Fire. ... A time of conflict. It is 997 CE, the end of the Dark Ages. The king's grip on the country is fragile and chaos reigns. A young boat builder dreams of a better future after a devastating Viking raid shatters the life he hoped for. Lives intertwined. A Norman noblewoman follows her husband to a new land only to find her life there shockingly different; and a capable monk at Shiring Abbey has a vision of transforming his humble home into a centre of learning admired throughout Europe. The dawn of a new age. Now, with England at the dawn of the Middle Ages, these three ... |
