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V životopisném románě přibližuje současný americký autor život a dílo slavného francouzského sochaře Augusta Rodina. Spolu s ním předvádí celou plejádu vynikajících osobností uměleckého i politického života, s nimiž se Rodin stýkal a jež zasahovaly do jeho lidských i uměleckých osudů.

En una accidentada zona rural en el interior de Australia, tres generaciones de la familia Cleary se abren paso a través de la alegría y la tristeza, la amarga derrota y el triunfo glorioso. Impulsados por sus sueños, dirigidos por la inusitada fuerza de su carácter, los integrantes de esta familia son finalmente destrozados por sus bajas pasiones, la violencia y un escandaloso legado familiar de amor prohibido. Una emotiva historia de amor, una poderosa épica de lucha y sacrificio y una celebración del espíritu y la individualidad. Hay una leyenda sobre un pájaro que canta sólo una vez en su vida, y lo hace más dulcemente que cualquier otra criatura sobre la faz de la tierra. Desde el momento en que abandona el nido, busca un árbol espinoso y no descansa hasta encontrarlo. Entonces, cantando entre las crueles ramas, se clava él mismo en la espina más larga y afilada. Y, al morir, envuelve su agonía en un canto más bello que el de la alondra y el ruiseñor. Un canto superlativo, al precio de la existencia. Pero todo el mundo enmudece para escuchar, y dios sonríe desde el cielo. Pues lo mejor sólo se compra con grandes dolores# al menos, así lo dice la leyenda.

Der Venezianer - Ein Tizian Roman - bk297; Droemer Knaur Verlag; David Weiss; pocket_book; 1980

(2nd book of The Heaven Tree trilogy) Young Harry Talvace, the son of Ralf Isambard's master-builder who raised the great church of Parfois and was put to death by his jealous patron, has grown up at the court of Llewelyn, Prince of North Wales. Deep in his heart he nurses a desire for vengence, and when Harry become innocently involved in the tragedy which strikes Llewelyn's marriage he sets out to avenge his father's death. Alone he makes his way to Parfois to challenge Isambard. But enmity can prove as complex as love, Harry discovers, as in his turn he falls under the spell of the old warrior.

Accusé à tort d'avoir chassé une biche dans une forêt domaniale, le jeune Harry Talvace, fils cadet d'un chevalier anglais, et Adam, son frère de lait, fils de serf, se réfugient en France. A Paris, Harry se distingue par ses dons de tailleur de pierre et de sculpteur. Il est remarqué par Ralf Isambard, riche seigneur de Parfois, de retour des Croisades, qui désire faire bâtir une église sur ses terres, à la frontière galloise. Les deux hommes échangent alors un serment. Harry aura toute latitude pour accomplir son oeuvre; aucun moyen matériel ne lui sera refusé. En contrepartie, il devra demeurer sur place quoi qu'il advienne, jusqu'à ce que sa tâche soit achevée.

When Ted Kramer's wife walks out, he is left with all the worldly goods, a high-flying job he knows backwards, and a son whom he knows hardly at all. Over the next few months Ted and Billy become friends for the first time. Then Joanna Kramer reappears, demanding custody of their son.

Novela australského spisovatele, známého u nás už svými válečnými romány Dvacet tisíc zlodějů a Veteráni. Jevištěm jeho nové práce je zapadlá australská vesnice a osou děje příběh anglické učitelky, která do ní přichází učit. Střetá se se zvláštnostmi prostředí, prožívá s vesnicí neuvěřitelné změny, jež v jejím životě vyvolal krotký a podivuhodnými vlastnostmi vybavený delfín.

Oliver Barrett IV, un tânăr provenind dintr-o familie aristocratică, student la Harvard și vizând o carieră în domeniul dreptului... Jenny Cavilleri, o frumusețe sarcastică, aparținând clasei muncitoare, care studiază muzica la Radcliffe... Fără nimic în comun în aparență, Oliver și Jenny sunt spirite înrudite din lumi complet diferite. Iar iubirea lor sfidează orice obstacole, dar e sortită să se sfârșească prea curând... Au trecut doi ani de când a pierdut-o pe Jenny, iar Oliver crede că nu va mai iubi niciodată. Apoi, într-o zi, Marcie, frumoasă și misterioasă, intră în lumea lui... și deodată viitorul dezvăluie promisiunea unei noi iubiri... Două romane emoționante, două ecranizări de excepție: Love Story, cu Ali MacGraw și Ryan O’Neal, și Oliver’s Story, cu Ryan O’Neal și Candice Bergen, și o replică ce rămâne în mintea și în inima cititorilor: „Iubirea înseamnă să nu fii nevoit vreodată să spui că îți pare rău".

Some very imaginative children spend a summer camping on an island in the middle of an English lake. They sail on the lake and pretend they are in exotic parts of the world and, as a result, have many exciting adventures. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.

Australský voják Harding je během 2. světové války vysazen v Malajsii na tajnou misi. Japonci ho však brzy chytí, zajmou a mučí. Později ho vysvobodí partyzáni a mezi nimi je i krásná dívka Liu-Sun.

Charlie Citrine, an intellectual, middle-aged author of award-winning biographies and plays, contemplates two significant figures and philosophies in his life: Von Humboldt Fleisher, a dead poet who had been his mentor, and Rinaldo Cantabile, a very-much-alive minor mafioso who has been the bane of Humboldt's existence. Humboldt had taught Charlie that art is powerful and that one should be true to one's creative spirit. Rinaldo, Charlie's self-appointed financial adviser, has always urged Charlie to use his art to turn a profit. At the novel's end, Charlie has managed to set his own course.

Polly, Dennis, Angela, Adrian and their peers were bound to lose their spiritual innocence and their virginities on the way from the 1950s to the '70s. On the one hand there was the traditional Catholic Church, on the other the siren call of the permissive society. It was inevitable that things would change radically. But how far could it go?

Oliver Barrett IV, a wealthy jock from a stuffy WASP family on his way to a Harvard degree and a career in law . . . Jenny Cavilleri, a sharp-tongued, working-class beauty studying music at Radcliffe . . . Opposites in nearly every way, Oliver and Jenny are kindred spirits from vastly different worlds. Falling deeply and powerfully, their attraction to one another defies everything they have ever believed—as they share a passion far greater than anything they dreamed possible . . . and explore the wonder of a love that must end too soon. One of the most adored novels of our time, this is the book that defined a generation—a story of uncompromising devotion, of life as it really is . . . and love that changes everything.

Creemos que nos relacionamos con otras personas, pero en realidad todos estamos jugando juegos. Dr. Eric Berne, en su obra clásica, revolucionó nuestra comprensión de lo que realmente ocurre durante nuestras interacciones sociales más básicas. Jugamos juegos todo el tiempo: juegos sexuales, juegos maritales, juegos de poder con nuestros jefes y juegos competitivos con nuestros amigos. Detallando concursos de estatus como “Martini” (yo conozco una mejor manera), hasta combates letales entre parejas como “Si no fuera por ti” y “Alboroto”, y favoritos de coqueteo como “El juego de las medias” y “Que tú y él se peleen”, Berne expone las artimañas secretas y maniobras inconscientes que rigen nuestras vidas íntimas. Desde su aparición, esta obra ha sido reconocida como uno de los libros de psicología popular más originales e influyentes de nuestro tiempo. Su poder y capacidad para abrir los ojos siguen siendo tan impactantes como siempre.

Oliver Barrett IV found his true soulmate when he met and fell in love with Jenny Cavilleri. Their love was magical, exhilarating . . . and though heartbreakingly brief, it was enough to last a lifetime. Or so Oliver told himself. Two years have passed since Jenny was taken from him, and Oliver truly believes he will never love again. Then one day, Marcie—beautiful and mysterious—enters his world . . . and suddenly the future holds a golden new promise. The poignant and unforgettable sequel to the beloved classic Love Story is a beautiful tale of one man's journey out of the lonely darkness of grief and back into love's warm embrace— a story that will capture your heart as only Erich Segal can.

Příběhy navrátilců z první světové války do malého hornického městečka na severu Anglie, kteří musejí překonávat docela jiné překážky než na frontě, když jim vývoj událostí v městečku položí otázku, co dělat, nechtějí-li hladovět

Černošský spisovatel z kmene Sotho v jižní Africe vypráví o svém bědném dětství a tvrdé cestě za vzděláním a životním povoláním učitele i o svém růstu v uvědomělého politického pracovníka-revolucionáře, který cítí přímo zoufalou nutnost bojovat za lepší a dokonalejší jižníAfriku, zbavenou jha kolonialismu.