David Barnett Knihy

Thomasovi je něco přes čtyřicet a je rád sám, co nejdál od ostatních lidí a jejich problémů. Proto, jakmile se mu naskytne příležitost opustit Zemi, chopí se jí. V den, kdy zemře David Bowie, se z Thomase stane astronaut major Tom, první člověk, který se vydal na Mars. Vzdaluje se Zemi a užívá si tolik vytouženou samotu. Ale „náhodou“ se jeho osud protkne s životy členů rodiny Ormerodových a Thomas poznává maličkou šedovlasou Gladys a její vnoučata, patnáctiletou starostlivou Ellie a desetiletého Jamese, malého nadějného vědce. A tím se pro majora Toma úplně všechno změní. Otevírá se před ním lidský příběh plný nečekaných zvratů, humoru, lásky a odpouštění.

Praha současnosti: ve strouze se probudí muž bez jakýchkoliv vzpomínek na minulost, jeho paměť je nepopsaný list. Ujme se ho skupinka ekoaktivistů, kteří jej pojmenují „Poutník" a postupně jej vtáhnou do svých plánů na vyvolání nepokojů při blížícím se summitu výrobců ropy N15. Praha v roce 1584: ve strouze se probudí muž bez vzpomínek, připojí se k poselstvu z Anglie a je přijat na dvůr Rudolfa II. Melancholický císař obklopený intrikány, podvodníky a šarlatány mu dá jméno „Poutník"… A v zářícím městě na pokraji věčnosti upadne bytost vyššího řádu za své nekonformní názory v nemilost. Zatímco se tři příběhy vzájemně proplétají a spějí k rozuzlení, je stále těžší rozeznat, co je pravda a co lež a vyvstane otázka: Jak je možné zjistit, kdo jsme, když nikdo kolem nás není, za co se vydává? -- zdroj: www.legie.info --

V duchu předešlého bestselleru „Major Tom a modrý anděl“ nás ve svém druhém románu David M. Barnett seznamuje s neobvyklými postavami, které je těžké si nezamilovat. V této knize sledujeme osud dvacetileté Jenny, která se během studií rozhodne ubytovat se na Sunset Promenade, z finančních důvodů. Pak ale zjišťuje, že jde o soukromý pečovatelský dům, který nabízí levné bydlení studentům, a její noví spolubydlící jsou o něco starší, než očekávala. Nejprve dochází k mezigeneračním střetům, když ale Jenny uspořádá v domě filmovou noc, ukáže se, že mají společného mnohem více, než si myslí.

How do you find love . . . when you have the loneliest job in the world?

The definitive, authorized story of Suede, written by an insider with the cooperation of all members, now revised and updated From the early beginnings and instant tag of the "new saviors of rock n' roll," to lead singer Brett Anderson's relationship with Justine Frischmann who—to the delight of the press—transferred her affections to rival band Blur's Damon Albarn, this authorized band biography covers their entire career. It discusses the arrival of guitar supremo Bernard Butler and the ensuing chart-topping singles, albums, and sell-out tours; Bernard's subsequent departure at the height of their fame and narcotic excesses; and tells their story right up to the present day, covering Suede's entire career. The author has drawn on dozens of new sources for this revised edition to add fresh insight and examine their musical legacy. The many sources interviewed include Justine Frischmann and the band's ex-manager Ricky Gervais.

The fourth volume of 2000 AD Regened is filled with exhilarating, fantastical science fiction stories for young readers. Featuring Cadet Dredd, Chopper and a brand new exclusive Harlem Heroes strip, its the perfect read for kids young and old!

This is an Intermediate Level story in a series of ELT readers comprising a wide range of titles - some original and some simplified - from modern and classic novels, and designed to appeal to all age-groups, tastes and cultures. The books are divided into five levels: Starter Level, with about 300 basic words; Beginner Level (600 basic words); Elementary Level (1100); Intermediate Level (1600); and Upper Level (2200). Some of the titles are also available on cassette.

When they appeared on the British rock scene in the early 1990s—a bastard fusion of the Smiths and Ziggy Stardust—some called them “The Best New Band in Britain.” At the time, the group—based around flamboyant vocalist Brett Anderson and guitarist Bernard Butler—hadn’t released one note of music. What followed was an eponymous album that was to become the fastest–selling debut in British musical history, as well as a decade of narcotic excess, redemption, and fantastic pop music. Now fully updated to include the inside story of the band’s decision to split and Brett’s new solo ventures, Suede: Love and Poison traces the scarcely credible story of a band that went to hell and back.

Scuttler\'s Cove is a Cornish seaside idyll, recently discovered by rich second homers. But an ancient presence of the sea has awoken due to the displacement, bringing horror with it.

In an isolated Lancashire village, Sophie grapples with the eerie atmosphere as she navigates a community steeped in folkloric traditions. As she explores her surroundings, she questions whether the villagers are the source of her entrapment or if a more sinister presence lies hidden in the surrounding woods. The tension between folklore and reality creates an unsettling backdrop for her struggle for freedom.

The real identity of Jack the Ripper revealed at last? Only if the Hero of the Empire has his way! In an alternate nineteenth century where a technologically advanced Britain holds sway over most of the known world and the American Revolution never happened, young Gideon Smith is firmly established as the Hero of the Empire. Back in London, Gideon and his colleagues: journalist Aloysius Bent, airship pilot Rowena Fanshawe, and Maria, the mechanical girl to whom Gideon has lost his heart, are dragged into a case that is confounding the Metropolitan Police. For the city is on the edge of mass rioting due to the continuing reign of terror by the serial killer known only as Jack the Ripper, who is rampaging though London's less salubrious quarters. While chasing the madman, a villain from their past strips Gideon Smith of his memory and is cast adrift in the seedy underbelly of London, where life is tough and death lurks in every shadowy alley. With mob rule threatening to engulf London, the Empire has never needed its hero more...but where is Gideon Smith? Gideon Smith and the Mask of the Ripper is the latest in David Barnett's riproaring steampunk adventures about a Britain that never was...but should have been

Jazyková úroveň: Mírně pokročilí. Tři mušketýři podle příběhu Alexandra Dumase. D'Artagnan má velkou touhu. Chce se stát mušketýrem – statečným členem královské stráže. Tak se na svém koni vydává na cestu, aby ukázal, co v něm je... a odkrývá hrozné spiknutí proti královně. Bude mladý D'Artagnan schopen přesvědčit tři slavné mušketýry Porthose, Athose a Aramise, že je dost dobrý na to, aby se k nim připojil? A pokud jej nebudou brát vážně, co se stane s královnou? Nahrávka zdarma na infoa.cz.

Nineteenth century London is the center of a vast British Empire, a teeming metropolis where steam-power is king and airships ply the skies, and where Queen Victoria presides over three quarters of the known world--including the east coast of America, following the failed revolution of 1775.Young Gideon Smith has seen things that no green lad of Her Majesty's dominion should ever experience. Through a series of incredible events Gideon has become the newest Hero of the Empire. But Gideon is a man with a mission, for the dreaded Texas pirate Louis Cockayne has stolen the mechanical clockwork girl Maria, along with a most fantastical weapon--a great brass dragon that was unearthed beneath ancient Egyptian soil. Maria is the only one who can pilot the beast, so Cockayne has taken girl and dragon off to points east.Gideon and his intrepid band take to the skies and travel to the American colonies hot on Cockayne's trail. Not only does Gideon want the machine back, he has fallen in love with Maria. Their journey will take them to the wilds of the lawless lands south of the American colonies--to free Texas, where the mad King of Steamtown rules with an iron fist (literally), where life is cheap and honor even cheaper.Does Gideon have what it takes to not only save the day but win the girl?

Nineteenth century London is the center of a vast British Empire. Airships ply the skies and Queen Victoria presides over three-quarters of the known world--including the East Coast of America, following the failed revolution of 1775. London might as well be a world away from Sandsend, a tiny village on the Yorkshire coast. Gideon Smith dreams of the adventure promised him by the lurid tales of Captain Lucian Trigger, the Hero of the Empire, told in Gideon's favorite "penny dreadful." When Gideon's father is lost at sea in highly mysterious circumstances Gideon is convinced that supernatural forces are at work. Deciding only Captain Lucian Trigger himself can aid him, Gideon sets off for London. On the way he rescues the mysterious mechanical girl Maria from a tumbledown house of shadows and iniquities. Together they make for London, where Gideon finally meets Captain Trigger. But Trigger is little more than an aging fraud, providing cover for the covert activities of his lover, Dr. John Reed, a privateer and sometime agent of the British Crown. Looking for heroes but finding only frauds and crooks, it falls to Gideon to step up to the plate and attempt to save the day...but can a humble fisherman really become the true Hero of the Empire?

You have unlimited funds, a jet-set lifestyle, and extraordinary abilities. So what happens when you develop a sneaking suspicion you're working for the bad guys? Meet Eve Stranger, amnesiac for hire. Eve wakes up in a hotel room without knowing who she is or how she got there. Beside her is a teddy bear, a credit card, a briefcase of cash, a used syringe and a letter in her own handwriting that explains her next mission. She's living week by week, undertaking different, seemingly impossible tasks on behalf of a mystery benefactor. Her bloodstream is flooded with nanobombs, and the contents of the syringe deactivates them for one week and also wipes her memory. Because every Friday morning she wakes up with a clean slate and a new job from black ops action/adventure hero to personal shopper, scuba treasure hunter to space station saboteur. High-octane thrills! Doomed Romance! Weird Science! Exotic locales! Jet packs! An extraordinary, unforgettable life--unless you're Eve Stranger and you're actually living it.

Political conflicts on Earth erupt into open hostilities between their colonies in space, with Xenomorphs as the ultimate weapon. On Earth, political tensions boil over between the United Americas, Union of Progressive Peoples, and Three World Empire. Conflict spreads to the outer fringes, and the UK colony of New Albion breaks with the Three World empire. This could lead to a... Colony War. Trapped in the middle are journalist Cher Hunt, scientist Chad McLaren, and the synthetic Davis. Seeking to discover who caused the death of her sister, Shy Hunt, Cher uncovers a far bigger story. McLaren's mission, fought alongside his wife Amanda Ripley, is to stop the militarization of the deadliest weapon of all—the Xenomorph. Their trail leads to a drilling facility on LV-187. Someone or something has destroyed it, killing the personnel, and the British are blamed. Colonial forces arrive, combat erupts, then both groups are overwhelmed by an alien swarm. Their only hope may lie with the Royal Marines unit known as "God's Hammer." Bonus Feature: An exclusive new game scenario based on the massively popular, award-winning Alien RPG from Free League Publishing!

Androgeus Frost has recently joined LOWBORN HIGH, a rundown inner-city comprehensive magic school that is often struggling with funding, but its pupils can still be capable of some truly amazing feats, as Androgeus finds out when he becomes friends with fellow pupils Maisy, Ali and Drill.

A Beginner Level story in a series of ELT readers comprising a wide range of titles and divided into five levels: Starter Level, with about 300 basic words; Beginner (600); Elementary (1100); Intermediate (1600); and Upper (2200). Some of the titles are also available on cassette.

A rom-com with a twist from the internationally bestselling author of Calling Major Tom, David M. Barnett. For fans of The Flatshare, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and Something to Live For.

Set against the backdrop of a brutal conflict for the English crown, the story follows Ardron, a village Saxon and the second son of a Thegn, whose peaceful life is shattered by the ruthless Robert Fitzhubert. After Fitzhubert's forces devastate his village and kidnap two maids, Ardron is compelled to embark on a perilous mission to rescue them. As he confronts challenges and uncovers his own courage, Ardron finds himself increasingly entangled in the larger struggle between Empress Matilda and Stephen Blois, ultimately emerging as a key player in the conflict.

The book presents an innovative framework for defining and understanding theatricality, emphasizing four essential material processes in theatre-making. These processes are reflected in all playtexts, both explicitly and subtly, offering a fresh perspective on how theatre is created and experienced. Additionally, the title is accessible as Open Access on Cambridge Core, broadening its reach to a wider audience.

The first study in any language of the Berliner Ensemble, the theatre company co-founded by Bertolt Brecht.

Ein charmantes, romantisches Buch über die Schönheit der Natur und den Zauber des Alltäglichen Vor Jahren verband Gayle und Martin eine Collegeliebe. Doch Gayle, angehende Anwältin, hatte genug von Martin, einem Träumer, der sein Leben nicht auf die Reihe bekam. Zehn Jahre später ist sie in einer Beziehung mit einem anderen Mann, und Martin hat es als Leuchtturmwärter auf eine einsame Insel verschlagen. Wie es das Schicksal so will, wird Gayle im Rahmen ihrer Arbeit für einen Tag auf die Insel geschickt. Die beiden trifft der Schlag, als sie plötzlich voreinander stehen, und die alten Erinnerungen kommen hoch. Von nun an treffen sie sich jedes Jahr aufs Neue über neun lange Jahre hinweg. Und obwohl das Leben jenseits ihrer Geschichte seinen Lauf nimmt, will die Flamme ihrer Liebe einfach nicht erlöschen… »Herzerwärmend, fesselnd und eine kolossal gelungene Liebesgeschichte« Matt Cain

Eine unglaubliche Freundschaft entsteht, als Miss Gladys, die Schwierigkeiten hat, sich zu erinnern, einen versehentlichen Anruf von Thomas Major, einem Astronauten auf dem Weg zum Mars, erhält. Gemeinsam entwickeln sie und ihre Enkel einen Plan, um ihr drohendes Zuhause zu retten. Eine bewegende und humorvolle Geschichte.

Dass der große Filmregisseur Rainer Werner Fassbinder seine Karriere eigentlich als Theatermann begann, ist den meisten seiner Fans eher unbekannt. 1967 stieß Fassbinder auf das Münchner Action-Theater und gründete kurze Zeit später zusammen mit Peer Raben das 'antiteater', ein Gegenmodell zum Staatstheater. Fassbinder brachte seine späteren Filmdiven Hanna Schygulla und Irm Hermann mit, 1970 kam auch Margit Carstensen hinzu. Insgesamt entstanden bis 1974 sechzehn Stücke, u. a. 'Bremer Freiheit' und 'Die bitteren Tränen der Petra von Kant'. Nach Zwischenstationen als Gastregisseur in Bremen, Bochum und Frankfurt war der nunmehr berühmt-berüchtigte Filmregisseur für eine Saison Mit-Intendant am Frankfurter TAT. Sein als antisemitisch umstrittenes (und erst postum uraufgeführtes) Stück 'Der Müll, die Stadt und der Tod' löste einen wahrhaften Theaterskandal aus. In seinem spannend geschriebenen Theater- und Fassbinder-Buch beleuchtet David Barnett diese und weitere Details aus dem Leben des Regisseurs, wobei er sich großteils auf bisher unbekannte Quellen stützt.

„Das Petroleum sträubt sich gegen die fünf Akte“: Brecht reichte die Theaterästhetik des 19. Jahrhunderts nicht mehr aus, den materiellen und technischen Realitäten des 20. Jahrhunderts beizukommen. Daher seine Suche nach einem Theater des Materiellen, ja des wissenschaftlichen Zeitalters. Wie steht es in der heutigen Welt, in der das Digitale und das Virtuelle immer beharrlicher das Analoge und das Materielle an den Rand zu drängen scheinen? Ist Brechts Theater, ja das Theater überhaupt, ästhetisch überholt und entbehrlich geworden? Oder wurde es zur Rückgewinnung seines Potenzials provoziert? Laut Heiner Müller ist das Theater „Steinzeit“, seine Anachronizität sein Vorteil und seine Überlebenschance: Sträubt sich also das Analoge gegen das Digitale? Dieser Frage nähern sich in einem breiten Spektrum von Werken und Inszenierungen des deutschsprachigen Gegenwartstheaters die in diesem Band versammelten Essays.