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.

In Christopher Paolini's thrilling Inheritance series, when a young boy named Eragon finds a blue gemstone in the middle of the forest, he has no idea what magic is in store for him. It hatches a sapphire-blue dragon, a member of a race thought to be extinct. Eragon bonds with the dragon and soon discovers that he is the first in a new line of Dragon Riders, fated to play a part in a war that is poised to sweep his land. The Ultimate Unauthorized Eragon Guide is an interactive book that looks deep inside the complex world of Alagaësia to reveal facts behind the magical people, places, and creatures that fill the Inheritance series. Also included in this comprehensive guide: * An in-depth look at the many folk references, myths, and legends that form the basis of the books * Fascinating facts about dwarves, giants, shades, and other creatures * A fascinating trip through the lore of dragons * Tips for writing your own fantasy story * A biography of the author Plus tons of fun boxes and more! This book is a must-have for any fan of the Inheritance books.

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

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

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.

THE SHAPE OF ANCIENT EVIL A series of grisly murders rocks London. At each location, only a jumble of bones remains of the deceased, along with a bizarre sphere covered in strange symbols. The son of the latest victim seeks the help of Sherlock Holmes and his former partner, Dr. John Watson. They discover the common thread tying together the murders. Bizarre geometries, based on ancient schematics, enable otherworldly creatures to enter our dimension, seeking to wreak havoc and destruction. The persons responsible are gaining so much power that even Holmes’s greatest enemy fears them—to the point that he seeks an unholy alliance.

Bevor man die Welt retten kann, muss man erst einmal wissen, wie. Dieses originelle Buch hilft weiter: Fragebögen und Infokästen lüften die Geheimnisse der Superhelden und ihrer Gegenspieler. Es geht um ultragefährliche Waffen und supercoole Hilfsmittel sowie unglaubliche Technologien aus dem Science-Fiction-Reich. Hier wird unter anderem offenbart, ob Superman gegen Harry Potter gewinnen würde und welche zehn Star-Trek-Technologien uns auch in unserem Alltag begleiten.