Tales of the Jazz Age - F. Scott Fitzgerald
''The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'' sees a baby born in 1860 begin life as an old man and then age backwards. F. Scott Fitzgerald hinted at this kind of inversion when he called his…
International bestseller Amor Towles, critically acclaimed author of A Gentleman in Moscow and Rules of Civility, together with award-winning editor and Mysterious Press founder, Otto Penzler, has selected the crème de la crème of the year''s crime and mystery stories.The classic mystery tale was invented by Poe, popularised by Conan Doyle, and perfected by Agatha Christie. Within a few pages, a clue can be discovered, divulged, and its significance determined: all else is mere embellishment.Whittled down from over 3,000 stories, the twenty-two tales collected herein include a high-stakes chess match with a surprising twist, a darkly witty homage to Christie''s Miss Marple, and a vintage mystery tale from the fabled chronicler of the American Gilded Age, Edith Wharton - to give mystery lovers just a taste of this superb selection!Featuring stories by: Doug Allyn, Andrew Child, Jeffery Deaver, Brendan DuBois, Kerry Hammond, David Krugler, Avram Lavinsky, Michael Mallory, Joseph S. Walker, Edith Wharton, and many more.''Deserves a place in every mystery collection.'' Booklist''There’s something here for every mystery fan.'' Publishers Weekly
''The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'' sees a baby born in 1860 begin life as an old man and then age backwards. F. Scott Fitzgerald hinted at this kind of inversion when he called his…
In an era of declining religiosity, Spirituality in Yoga explores how yoga can help us find connection, heal old wounds and live with joy and compassion. It delves into ancient Vedic frameworks and classical yogic…
Aya’s found out that the guy she was interested in isn’t a guy at all—and she’s also realized that she just can’t keep her cool around Mitsuki! The two haven’t quite put a name on…
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Tato kniha z oblasti time managementu přináší zcela nový pohled na efektivní využití času pomocí 21 jednoduchých pravidel, která používají úspěšní lidé po celém světě. V knize Snězte tu žábu vám úspěšný kouč a lektor…
New 2025 edition of La Forma dell'Acqua
Kniha je určena učitelům i studentům pedagogiky, učitelství i širší pedagogické veřejnosti. Představuje koncept teorie výchovy jako komplexně založené reflexe zohledňující metodologickou dvojznačnost východisek v myšlení o výchově: východisko filosofie a východisko vědy. Čtenář v…
Winner of the Young Minds Book Prize 2007This book is a moving and thoughtful anthology of the experiences of thirty-one children and teenagers who have lost a parent.In their own words, children and young people…