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Johannes Cabal je brilantní vědec, který před lety upsal duši Ďáblu, aby si osvojil umění nekromancie. Bohužel pro něj se záhy ukázalo, že duše je k jeho výzkumu potřebná – a tak pro ni sestoupil až do ohnivých jam pekelných. Znuděný Lucifer mu pak navrhne sázku: pokud mu Johannes do roka a do dne nepřinese sto duší, přijde o život a zůstane zatracený navždy. A aby byla sázka ještě zajímavější, Satan mu k tomuto účelu zapůjčí kočovný karneval.

"The Brothers Cabal is smart, funny, and dark in all the right places. Imagine Mycroft and Sherlock-if one were a polite vampire and the other were a surly necromancer-up against an army of monsters and magicians. Like Pratchett and Fforde, Jonathan L. Howard puts it all together and makes it look effortless." -Christopher Farnsworth, author of Blood Oath Horst Cabal has risen from the dead. Again. Horst, the most affable vampire one is ever likely to meet, is resurrected by an occult conspiracy that wants him as a general in a monstrous army. Their plan: to create a country of horrors, a supernatural homeland. As Horst sees the lengths to which they are prepared to go and the evil they cultivate, he realizes that he cannot fight them alone. What he really needs on his side is a sarcastic, amoral, heavily armed necromancer. As luck would have it, this exactly describes his brother. Join the brothers Cabal as they fearlessly lie quietly in bed, fight dreadful monsters from beyond reality, make soup, feel slightly sorry for zombies, banter lightly with secret societies that wish to destroy them, and-in passing-set out to save the world.

Johannes Cabal, a necromancer of some little infamy, has come into possession of a vital clue that may lead him to his ultimate goal: a cure for death. The path is vague, however, and certainly treacherous as it takes him into strange territories that, quite literally, no one has ever seen before. The task is too dangerous to venture upon alone, so he must seek assistance, comrades for the coming travails. So assisted—ably and otherwise—by his vampiric brother, Horst, and by the kindly accompaniment of a criminologist and a devil, he will encounter ruins and diableries, mystery and murder, the depths of the lowest pit and a city of horrors. London, to be exact. Yet even though Cabal has risked such peril believing he understands the dangers he faces, he is still underestimating them. He is walking into a trap of such arcane complexity that even the one who drew him there has no idea of its true terrors. As the snare closes slowly and subtly around them, it may be that there will be no survivors at all. The Fall of the House of Cabal is the fifth book in Jonathan L. Howard's acclaimed Johannes Cabal series.

Set in a uniquely imagined Bristol, this collection weaves together steampunk tales featuring living ghosts, walking ferns, and clever androids. The stories explore the lives of characters seeking release, revenge, or adventure, immersing readers in a city that blends the familiar with the fantastical. As magnificent aviators soar above, the narratives invite exploration of hidden side-streets and the intricate, steam-filled worlds that lie beyond the ordinary.

Johannes Cabal and his rather inexact powers of necromancy are back once more. This time, his talents are purchased by The Fear Institute as they hunt for the Phobic Animus - the embodiment of fear.

In an alternate universe where Nazi Germany is the dominant superpower, Daniel Carter begins working for a German secret security service to uncover a conspiracy behind a major scientific project.

Johannes Cabal is back - a little older, a little wiser, but just as sharply funny, cuttingly sarcastic, and unexpectedly violent as ever. For necromancer Johannes Cabal, dealing with devils, demons and raising the dead is pretty much par for the course. But when his attempt to steal a rare book turns sour, he is faced by a far more terrifying entity - politics. While awaiting execution for his crime, Cabal is forced to resurrect an inconveniently deceased emperor. Seizing his chance, the cunning Cabal engineers his escape, fleeing the country on a state-of-the-art flying ship. But the ship has more than a few unpleasant surprises, including an unwelcome face from the past and the small matter of some mysterious murders. Cabal may work with corpses but he has absolutely no intention of becoming one. Drawn into a deadly conspiracy, is he shuffling dangerously close to the end of his mortal coil?

Recognized as a Best Book of the Year by Shelf Awareness, this title offers a compelling narrative that captivates readers with its engaging characters and thought-provoking themes. It explores intricate relationships and personal growth, set against a backdrop that enhances the emotional depth of the story. The author's unique voice and storytelling style invite readers to reflect on their own experiences while navigating the challenges faced by the characters. This book promises to leave a lasting impression and spark meaningful conversations.

Darwin's theory that our ancestors were apes caused a furore in the scientific world and outside it when The Origin of Species was published in 1859. Analysing Darwin's major insights and arguments, this work reasserts the importance of his work for the development of modern biology. schovat popis

Focusing on cognitive biases in medicine, this book delves into how these biases affect clinical decision-making and healthcare outcomes. It opens with an introduction to cognitive errors and their significance, followed by detailed chapters on specific biases illustrated through case studies. Each case includes a discussion of the clinician's reasoning and insights into the cognitive bias at play. The text is designed to be engaging and accessible, offering practical strategies to reduce cognitive errors in medical practice and beyond.