Kate Saunders Knihy

Výpravná publikace mapující přátelský vztah dvou výrazných osobností. Prvního ledna roku 1990 pozval Václav Havel jako nově zvolený prezident do Prahy kromě papeže Jana Pavla II. a Rolling Stones také dalajlamu. Vznikl tak vztah, který se stal svědectvím o vývoji společnosti na pozadí duchovního i politického útlaku. Dosud nepublikované fotografie ze setkání obou mužů, jejich korespondence i vzpomínky významných osobností – to vše vám v unikátní publikaci přiblíží jejich přátelství a výjimečnou atmosféru turbulentní doby.

The wild young bohemians are a group of friends who meet at Oxford University in the early 1980's. Beautiful, privileged, and confident that the world belongs to them, they look forward to a glittering future. Clinging together as they launch themselves upon the real adult world, their collective happiness is threatened by a ruthless, revengeful stranger from the underclass, apparently bent on punishing thier good fortune. But is he villain or victim? The seeds of destruction have already been planted, and one member of the group is poised to destroy the others. Real life is neither sweet nor easy, and golden lads and girls, all must, as chimney-sweepers, come to dust.

The narrative follows Kate, a single mother and adventurer, as she relocates to Kathmandu with her son, Jack, to adopt an orphan named Devi, whom she has only seen in a photograph. Throughout her year-long journey, Kate faces culture shock, bureaucratic challenges, and political turmoil, all while trying to bond with the mysterious Devi, whose scars hint at a troubled history. This transformative experience compels Kate to reevaluate her values and seek inner peace amidst the chaos surrounding them.

The exciting companion to THE WHIZZ POP CHOCOLATE SHOP. A secret government department, once again, needs the magical help of Oz and Lily in a desperate mission. The children must travel back in time to the height of the Blitz. Can they defeat some very dangerous supernatural creatures and save London's famous cathedral from destruction by fire?

When Flora falls asleep on the train, she doesn't expect to wake up in 1935 . . . The last thing Flora wants is to go to boarding school, and things get a lot worse when she is sent through time to get there! Suddenly she is forced to be a well-behaved, old-fashioned schoolgirl or she will spend every day in detention. She must mind her manners, speak French at breakfast, play hockey and do maths without a calculator. Yet Flora has plenty to teach her classmates, as she alone has the foresight to save them all from history.

How does it feel to be so lonely that the lice infesting your body provide relief from your solitude? How does it feel to be so hungry that you chew at the leather of your shoes until within days there is nothing left? Kate Saunders explores the lives of prisoners who have undergone such experiences in the Chinese laogai, the largest system of forced labor camps in the world.

Wedding bells are about to ring in Tranters End. Mr. Babbercorn has got engaged to a nice lady called Alice. Old Noshie and Skirty Marm are delighted because they can now be bridesmaids. Mr. Babbercorn has other plans, though, and so does Mrs. Abercrombie.

Cat receives a magical stone from her father, but trouble brews in the feline world as the Blessed Sardine, a symbol of their nationhood, has vanished. Only a small marmalade cat named Cat can embark on the quest to find it.

The story follows Jane as she embarks on a summer vacation with a peculiar new friend. As they navigate their time together, Jane discovers the quirks and secrets that make her friend's life unique. This journey not only deepens their friendship but also challenges Jane's perceptions and understanding of what it means to be different. Themes of acceptance, adventure, and self-discovery are woven throughout their experiences, making for a captivating exploration of friendship and individuality.

There's trouble on the planet of Yule-1, the real home of Father Christmas . Once again Jake and Sadie are transported to a place where elves and reindeer are their friends and everything is about getting ready for Christmas, the best holiday of the year.