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    Tajomstvá kódu
    Benny Cooperman Mysteries: Memory Book
    Zrodila sa láska
    Fidelity
    Tiger
    • Fidelity

      • 357 stránok
      • 13 hodin čítania

      When Phil Kramer is shot dead on a deserted suburban street in the middle of the night, his wife, Emily, is left with an emptied bank account and a lot of questions. Meanwhile, Jerry Hobart has some questions of his own. It¿s none of his business why he was hired to kill Phil Kramer. But now that he¿s been ordered to take out Kramer¿s widow, he figures there¿s a bigger secret at work¿and maybe a bigger payoff. As they race to find the secret that Phil Kramer so masterfully hid, both Hobart and Emily must question where their true loyalties lie and how much they owe those who have been unfaithful to them.

      Fidelity2010
      4,4
    • Zrodila sa láska

      • 144 stránok
      • 6 hodin čítania

      Reginald Mason je kultivovaný mladý muž, rodený džentlmen. Netrápi ho, že ich rodina nemá šľachtický pôvod – na rozdiel od jeho otca, ktorý ťažko nesie, že príslušníci smotánky naňho napriek jeho obrovskému bohatstvu pozerajú zvrchu. Lady Annabelle Ashtonová je krásna dcéra grófa Havercrofta, suseda a nepriateľa Masonovcov. Keď spôsobí škandál, ktorý jej nenapraviteľne zničí povesť, gróf je ochotný súhlasiť, aby sa vydala pod úroveň, navyše za syna jeho úhlavného nepriateľa. Reginald sa však netúži oženiť, príliš si zvykol na život slobodného mládenca. A tak mu otec dá ultimátum: buď sa ožení s Annabelle, alebo ho prestane finančne podporovať. Nádejná nevesta a ženích sa voči sebe správajú nepriateľsky, navzájom sa obviňujú z nepríjemnej situácie, v ktorej sa ocitli, no všetko nasvedčuje tomu, že sobášu z rozumu už nič nezabráni. Ibaže v tomto čarovnom ľúbostnom príbehu plnom tajomstiev nie je ani zďaleka všetko tak, ako sa na prvý pohľad zdá...

      Zrodila sa láska2010
      3,8
    • Tajomstvá kódu

      • 355 stránok
      • 13 hodin čítania

      Kniha Dana Bursteina je akýmsi sprievodcom záhadami v pozadí slávnej knihy Da Vinciho kód Dana Browna. Burstein je nezávislý publicista a v knihe otvára otázky, ktoré si kladú odborníci na rôzne oblasti: od ranej histórie cirkvi cez Leonarda da Vinci po tajné rímskokatolícke spoločenstvá. Čitateľov Brownovho výnimočného bestselleru vzrušuje množstvo otázok. Bol Ježiš manželom Márie Magdalény? Mali spolu aj deti? Bola Mária Magdaléna jednou z Ježišových učeníkov? Boli niektorí umelci a vedci ako Leonardo da Vinci či Isaac Newton členmi tajných spoločností a zašifroval Leonardo niektoré z tajných posolstiev do svojho obrazu Posledná večera? Táto kniha sprevádza zvedavého čitateľa záhadami textu a poskytuje mu vysvetlenia.

      Tajomstvá kódu2006
      3,0
    • Benny Cooperman Mysteries: Memory Book

      A Benny Cooperman Detective Novel

      • 248 stránok
      • 9 hodin čítania

      Left for dead in a dumpster, private investigator Benny Cooperman becomes his own client in his most puzzling mystery yet. Benny is recovering in a Toronto hospital from a serious blow to the head. He has a condition called alexia sine agraphia; in layman's terms, it means he can still write but cannot read. And his memory has been affected too: Although he can quote lines from his high-school production of Twelfth Night, he finds himself brushing his teeth with his shaving cream. Even his girlfriend's name—Anna Abraham—continues to elude him. When Benny learns that he was found unconscious beside a dead woman, he figures he must have been close to solving a case. With Anna working as field agent and two Toronto cops reluctantly sharing their discoveries, Benny pieces together the events that led to a murder—and his own injuries.

      Benny Cooperman Mysteries: Memory Book2005
      3,2
    • Tiger

      Portrait of a Predator

      • 200 stránok
      • 7 hodin čítania

      Captivating people worldwide, the tiger has inspired awe since ancient times. This book serves as a tribute to this remarkable creature, offering a comprehensive account of its natural and cultural history—from evolution and behavior to its symbolic significance in myth and ritual. It includes both anecdotal and statistical insights into the tiger's ongoing exploitation and survival struggles, shedding light on current conservation efforts. Lavishly illustrated with over 200 images, it features an unparalleled collection of wild tiger photographs, many previously unpublished, showcasing the work of top photographers. The book also presents stunning examples of tiger-inspired art through the ages, including ancient mosaics, Indian paintings, and works by European masters like Delacroix and Dali. The illustrations are sourced from archives, private collections, and museums globally. A passionate narrative by Valmik Thapar, who has dedicated nearly thirty years to observing tigers and advocating for their survival, is complemented by the latest scientific research and essays from twenty leading experts. This stunning volume explores every facet of one of nature's most majestic animals, making it both authoritative and beautiful.

      Tiger2004
      4,5