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Šestnáctiletý Austin je posedlý zaznamenáváním událostí. Ve svých svérázných zápiscích vypráví, jak on a jeho nejlepší přítel Robby způsobili konec lidstva, když v malém americkém městečku omylem probudili nezničitelnou armádu. Armádu obřích kudlanek, které zajímají jen dvě věci: jídlo a sex. Jenže kromě tohohle politováníhodného faux pas trápí Austina horší problém. Je zamilovaný do své přítelkyně Shann, ale možná taky do Robbyho. Hormony blázní a ničemu nepomáhá, když se ukáže, že nakonec bude na Austinovi, aby zachránil svět. Jaké to je, když je vám šestnáct, honí vás geneticky upravené hmyzí potvory a přitom milujete dva lidi?

In this delightful sequel, Sam Abernathy embarks on a journey of self-discovery as he prepares to leave home for the first time. The story explores themes of growth, identity, and the challenges of stepping into the unknown, all woven with Andrew Smith's signature wit and insight. As Sam navigates his new experiences, readers can expect a heartfelt narrative that captures the essence of adolescence and the complexities of finding one's place in the world.

Sixteen-year-old Jack, after a drunken incident, is kidnapped but manages to escape. He confides in his best friend Conner. During their summer in London, Jack receives glasses that reveal a war-torn world called Marbury, where he must protect two boys while Conner tries to harm them. Jack also grapples with his feelings for an English girl.

The book chronicles the rich history of professional hockey in Indianapolis, highlighting the city's eight teams across various leagues since 1939 and their impressive record of seven championship cups. It emphasizes notable players, including Wayne Gretzky, who began his career with the Indianapolis Racers. The narrative spans from the mid-century Capitals to the modern Indianapolis Ice, showcasing the evolution of the sport and its impact on the local community. This history reflects the passion for hockey that has thrived in the Circle City.

Ryan Dean finds himself as the rugby team's new captain and stand-off - the position once played by his friend, Joey. Somehow he's inherited as his room-mate Sam Abernathy, a twelve-year-old cooking whiz with extreme claustrophobia and a crush on Annie Altman, Ryan Dean's girlfriend. And Ryan Dean has his own problems too.

Focusing on the intersection of consumer behavior and modern technology, this textbook addresses the challenges posed by Big Data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence in marketing. It offers a comprehensive review of essential issues, research, and concepts, making it a vital resource for understanding consumer behavior in today’s rapidly evolving landscape. The second edition updates key insights to help navigate the complexities of contemporary marketing strategies.

An illuminating exploration of early Southern African hunters and herders.

Outlining the history and ways of reading Gothic literature, this revised edition includes a chapter on Contemporary Gothic which explores the Gothic of the early twentieth century and looks at new critical developments. It features an updated Bibliography of critical sources and a revised Chronology.

A boy who spent three days trapped in a well tries to overcome his PTSD and claustrophobia so he can fulfill his dream of becoming a famous chef in Andrew Smith’s first middle grade novel. When he was four years old, Sam Abernathy was trapped at the bottom of a well for three days, where he was teased by a smart-aleck armadillo named Bartleby. Since then, his parents plan every move he makes. But Sam doesn’t like their plans. He doesn’t want to go to MIT. And he doesn’t want to skip two grades, being stuck in the eighth grade as an eleven-year-old with James Jenkins, the boy he’s sure pushed him into the well in the first place. He wants to be a chef. And he’s going to start by entering the first annual Blue Creek Days Colonel Jenkins Macaroni and Cheese Cook-Off. That is, if he can survive eighth grade, and figure out the size of the truth that has slipped Sam’s memory for seven years.

Majster trilerov Lars Kepler prichádza so siedmou knihou o Joonovi Linnovi V byte na predmestí Osla nájdu mŕtveho muža. Ukáže sa, že obeťou bol dosiaľ neznámy vykrádač hrobov a zberateľ morbídnych trofejí. Keď polícia otvorí mraziaci box v kuchyni, objaví príšerný nález. Jedna z trofejí sa priamo týka komisára Joonu Linnu. O niekoľko dní kontaktuje Linnu nemecká komisárka a požiada ho o pomoc pri vyšetrovaní vraždy v kempingu pri Rostocku. Obeťou bol opäť sexuálny násilník. Joona pochopí, že zdanlivo náhodnú súvislosť nemôže ignorovať. Stopy však vedú k Jurekovi, k človeku, ktorý mal byť už dávno mŕtvy. Niektorí by to možno nazvali zázrakom, iní nočnou morou. Veď tento „Lazár“ je najhorší sériový vrah všetkých čias v severnej Európe. Joonovi intuícia vraví, že Jurek je zapletený aj do ďalších brutálnych úmrtí, ale aký má motív? Je to začiatok jeho posledného diabolského plánu: nájsť Joonovo slabé miesto a raz a navždy ho zničiť? Komisár Linna si myslel, že to najhoršie už má dávno za sebou, lenže všetko sa ešte len začína!