Esther Ottens Knihy

When this book was written, it chronicled one death among many in the war in Eastern Ukraine. Following the events of February 24, 2022, it evolved into a narrative of a nation under severe attack. Olesya Khromeychuk recounts the story of her brother Volodymyr Pavliv, killed on the front line in 2017, from the perspective of a civilian woman, highlighting often-overlooked viewpoints in war narratives. Through a blend of personal memoir and essay, Khromeychuk connects readers to the brutal realities of war in Europe and the intimate experience of loss. This updated edition includes new chapters and a Foreword by Philippe Sands, reflecting on the broader impact of the conflict. The book resonates with anyone grappling with grief and the sudden loss of a loved one. Praise for the first edition emphasizes its emotional depth and ability to transcend individual experiences of grief, uniting readers with the collective sorrow of Ukrainians. Critics commend Khromeychuk for her intelligent exploration of complex themes, blending emotional honesty with rigorous analysis. Her vivid prose and unflinching honesty illuminate the silence surrounding the armed conflict in eastern Ukraine, making her brother's story both poignant and unforgettable.

Jmenuju se August a vypadám trochu zvláštně… ale jinak jsem stejný jako vy! Auggie není obyčejný desetiletý kluk, i když dělá docela obyčejné věci – jako všechny děti v jeho věku. Má totiž skutečně neobyčejnou tvář... Narodil se s deformovaným obličejem. Když má nastoupit do páté třídy Beecherovy školy, vzbuzuje to v něm i v jeho rodičích obavy, naději a otázky, jak ho jeho noví spolužáci přijmou. Podaří se Auggiemi přesvědčit své spolužáky o tom, že je navzdory svému vzhledu stejný jako oni? Originální a inspirující román si od svého uvedení na trh v roce 2012 přečetlo přes více než 6 milionů čtenářů. Na motivy knihy natočil režisér Stephen Chbosky film s Jacobem Tremblayem, Julií Robertsovou a Owenem Wilsonem v hlavních rolích.

"Beware of shaking hands with a Sterkarm!" warns a folk saying, reflecting the treachery of a 16th-century Scottish clan known for their left-handedness and hidden daggers. When a 21st-century mega-corporation opens a Time Tube to exploit the ancient English-Scottish border, the CEO's ambitions are thwarted by the fierce Sterkarms, whom he views as primitive. Meanwhile, anthropologist Andrea Mitchell is sent to live among the Sterkarms as the corporation's informant. To her surprise, she finds acceptance and admiration from the volatile yet affectionate clansmen. When her lover, Per, is severely injured during a raid, Andrea convinces Old Toorkild, the chief, to allow Per to be transported to the future for medical treatment. However, when Per awakens in the 21st century, his fear and distrust lead to a dramatic clash between advanced technology and the passionate defense of his people. This richly textured love story, filled with humor and cultural confrontation, has garnered acclaim, including the Guardian Fiction Prize, and is sure to captivate fans of teen fantasy and time travel. (Ages 12 and older)

Focussed and determined - and bruised by a past relationship - he's not looking for distractions. But as pieces of the past start to fall into place, the restoration also brings together Jimmy and Verity, two local teenagers: one falling in love for the first time, the other an incurable romantic, determined to find her fairy-tale hero.

Na jedné londýnské škole si mezi sebou žáci začnou předávat podivné balíčky, jeden se nakonec dostane i ke zvědavému Nickovi. V balíčku je DVD s počítačovou hrou. Hrou napínavou, a hlavně velmi inteligentní. Proč o ní ale nikdo nesmí mluvit a hráči musí dodržovat přísná pravidla? Na druhou stranu jim hra dokáže splnit i ta nejtajnější přání. Pokud neposlouchají nebo se znelíbí poslovi se žlutýma očima, čeká je trest. Jak je ale možné, že hra o každém všechno ví a neuděluje hráčům úkoly jen ve hře, ale i v realitě? Co hra vlastně chce? A jak ji může Nick zastavit?

Co kdybyste se dozvěděli, kdy – na den přesně – zemřete? Díky moderní vědě se každá lidská bytost stává tikající časovanou genetickou bombou. Bezohledné manipulace s genetickými informacemi způsobí, že muži se dožívají pouze dvaceti pěti let a ženy dokonce jen dvaceti. V této bezútěšné době jsou mladé dívky unášeny a nuceny žít v polygamním manželství, aby odvrátily hrozbu, že lidstvo vymře. Tento osud čeká i šestnáctiletou Rein Elleryovou. Je unesena, aby se stala jednou z vyvolených nevěst a vstupuje do světa bohatství a privilegií. Přestože její manžel Linden k ní chová opravdové city, jediným cílem Rein je útěk – chce najít svého bratra-dvojče a vrátit se domů. Ale Rein se musí vypořádat s více problémy, než jak znovu získat svobodu. Lindenův excentrický otec je odhodlán najít protilátku na genetický virus, díky kterému mu hrozí ztráta syna, i když to znamená jít přes mrtvoly, aby prověřil své experimenty… 1. vydání. -- zdroj: legie.info --

Camden Pike has been grief-stricken since his girlfriend, Viv, died. He’d give anything to have just one more glimpse of her. But when Cam visits the site of Viv’s deadly car accident, he sees an apparition. Her name is Nina, and she’s a girl from a parallel world. When Cam follows her there and makes an unbelievable discovery, it’s as if all his wildest dreams have come true. But things are very different in this other world. Nina is hiding a secret, and the window between the worlds is shrinking every day. As Cam comes to terms with the truth, he’s forced to make a choice that will change his life forever.

In affairs of the heart, how far can family loyalties be stretched before they snap? 1953, and although the coastal village of Stepmouth appears as idyllic as ever, a passionate feud threatens to shatter the small, tight community. Divided between this small village and the searing heat of a present day Mallorcan summer, We Are Family is a modern day family saga which explores the conflicting relationships of two very different generations. From the Paperback edition.

De liefdesperikelen binnen de Wilde Kippen Club zijn niet van de lucht. Sprotje en Fred hebben twee jaar verkering, Melanie en Willem groeien uit elkaar en Roos wordt verliefd op Willem.

As the 1980's dawn in the sleepy English village of Rushton, Mickey and Fred are next-door neighbours and best friends, in and out of scrapes from the day they're born. They're convinced that nothing will ever keep them apart. But they're wrong. Fifteen years later, Mickey is beginning a new phase of her life, with a small flower shop in London. Meanwhile, Fred's life is also changing: he's set to marry his girlfriend in just a few short weeks. Then he bumps into Mickey for the first time since their worlds fell apart. As they pick up the threads of their friendship, Fred and Mickey relive their glory days growing up in Rushton. But can they ever really overcome the devastating events that once tore them apart? And is it true what they say about first loves being forever? Warm, funny and sad, The Boy Next Door is a story about growing up, falling in and out of love and learning you're never too old to be a kid.