Lois H. Gresh Knihy

To, nad čím se čtenářům strašných příběhů sirotků Baudelairových dosud tajil dech, jim tato kniha pomůže pochopit. Jak to, že ten odporný hrabě Olaf se vynořuje znovu a znovu v jiných převlecích? Může, nebo nemůže si starý hnusný podvodník vzít za manželku mladou a chytrou Violet? A jak vlastně fungují vynálezy, které Violet, Klausovi a Sunny mnohdy zachránily krk? Dozvíte se mnoho, ne-li všechno, o pijavicích a hadech. A taky všechno podstatné o plísních - tedy alespoň o té, jejíž odporný sliz v plechové kůlně odkapává sirotkům Baudelairovým na hlavu. Po přečtení knihy budete možná tak chytří jako Viloet a Klaus. A možná i jako Sunny, až trochu vyroste. (Pokud se jí to podaří a hrabě Olaf, opět v tělě někoho jiného, přece jen nebohé sirotky nesprovodí ze světa.) Čtenáři "strašných" příběhů o sirotcích Baudelairových se po přečtení této knihy stanou opravdovými znalci díla Lemonyho Snicketa.

Tento nepostradatelný materiál všech milovníků strhujícího fantasy příběhu chlapce Eragona a jeho dračice Safiry se zabývá tématy prvních dvou dílů trilogie Odkaz dračích jezdců, tedy knihami Eragon a Eldest. Autorka popisuje okolnosti vzniku příběhu, odhaluje a objasňuje souvislosti a vztahy, mnohdy v knihách samých jen naznačené nebo zcela skryté. Prostřednictvím historických pramenů, literatury, ale také například i kvantové fyziky hledá a nachází paralely mezi světem Alagaesie, v níž se příběh odehrává, a naším „všedním“ světem lidí, které se možná prolínají více než tušíme. V závěru najdou čtenáři dokonce i návod, jak napsat svůj vlastní fantasy příběh.

The first companion guide to the bestselling THE HUNGER GAMES trilogy - soon to be a major motion picture!

As alien vampires that have slept for centuries in Antarctica begin awakening and moving to the Mediterranean, Chloe Desmarais finds that living with her abusive family is worse than the cold embrace of these new icy-fanged lovers. On the cusp of either running away from the city in which she grew up or staying to help herself and her few remaining friends, Chloe meets a vampire who is not like the rest. Merging science with horror, this fast-paced novel is sure to appeal to fans of vampires and science fiction.

Analyzes the main characters, themes, mythology, imaginary creatures, and lore depicted in the vampire series "Twilight" written by Stephenie Meyer.

The Divergent Companion takes fans deeper into the post-apocalyptic Divergent world created by Veronica Roth: a dystopian Chicago in which society is split into five factions; each with its own core value to uphold. At the age of sixteen, like every other citizen, Beatrice Prior must choose to which faction she will devote her life . . . with devastating consequences. The Divergent Companion includes fascinating background facts, a revealing biography of the author, and amazing insights into the trilogy's major themes and features. A must have-read and a terrific gift for the millions of Divergent fans both young and old. This book is not authorized by Veronica Roth, Katherine Tegen Books, or anyone involved in the Divergent film.

Entities leak into the human realm and enter human minds. Two of the victims are Dr. Watson and leader of the cult, Prof. Henry Fitzgerald--who seeks to use human sacrifice to open the door to the Old Ones. As violence erupts in London, Holmes secludes himself in the Diogenes Club, developing an antidote to counter the neural psychoses. As Moriarty uses the drug to amass an army of addicts, Holmes discovers a link to a town in America. Innsmouth.

The truth about superpowers . . . science fact or science fiction? "An entertaining and informative guide to comic book wonders bound to come." —Julius Schwartz, Editor Emeritus, DC Comics Superman, Batman, The X-Men, Flash, Spider Man . . . they protect us from evildoers, defend truth and justice, and, occasionally, save our planet from certain doom. Yet, how much do we understand about their powers? In this engaging yet serious work, Lois Gresh and Robert Weinberg attempt to answer that question once and for all. From X-ray vision to psychokinesis, invisibility to lightspeed locomotion, they take a hard, scientific look at the powers possessed by all of our most revered superheroes, and a few of the lesser ones, in an attempt to sort fact from fantasy. In the process, they unearth some shocking truths that will unsettle, alarm, and even terrify all but the most fiendish of supervillains. Lois Gresh (Rochester, NY) has written eight novels and nonfiction books as well as dozens of short stories and has been nominated for national fiction awards six times. Robert Weinberg (Oak Forest, IL) is a multiple award-winning author of novels, nonfiction books, short stories and comics.

The third novel in six-time New York Times best-selling author Lois H. Gresh's Sherlock Holmes vs. Cthulhu series.

The first companion guide to the blockbuster bestselling Mortal Instruments series - now a major motion picture - City of Bones. The Mortal Instruments Companion takes fans deeper into the world of the Shadowhunters created by Cassandra Clare - a gritty urban fantasy world full of demon hunters into which Clary Fray, previously unaware of the magical world, is suddenly and inexplicably pulled. Includes fascinating background facts about the action in all five books, a revealing biography of the author, and amazing insights into the major themes of the series. This book is not authorized by Cassandra Clare or anyone involved in the City of Bones Movie.