From perennials to bulbs to tropical exotica, Botanicum is a feast of botanical knowledge. Written by specialist Kathy Willis, and with sumptuous illustrations by Katie Scott, you can discover the bizarre and beautiful plants of the world.
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The Gift of Dark Hollow
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- 11 uur lezen
Set in a fantastical world reminiscent of Middle-earth, the story follows young rabbit Podkin One-Ear on his quest to protect his homeland from dark forces. As he navigates challenges and adventures, readers are immersed in a richly woven narrative that blends bravery and friendship, appealing to middle-grade readers seeking an engaging and imaginative tale.
Pravidlo žádných pravidel. Převratná firemní kultura, díky níž Netflix dobyl svět
- 312bladzijden
- 11 uur lezen
„Než přišel Netflix, nikdy předtím neexistovala společnost jako Netflix.“ Tato revoluční firma generuje miliardové roční příjmy a oslovuje stovky milionů lidí ve více než 190 zemích. Od svého vzniku v roce 1998, kdy začínala jako služba půjčování DVD, prošla Netflix mnoha změnami a prokázala velkou flexibilitu. Klíčovým faktorem úspěchu je kultura nastavená Reedem Hastingsem, která může na první pohled působit radikálně. Díky této kultuře zaměřené na svobodu a odpovědnost se Netflix dostal na vrchol. V tomto světovém bestselleru spoluzakladatel Hastings odhaluje vnitřní fungování Netflixu: jak nastavuje nové standardy, váží si lidí více než procesů, upřednostňuje inovace před efektivitou a zaměstnance nekontroluje. Neexistují žádná pravidla pro dovolenou ani výdaje. Zaměstnanci se nesnaží potěšit své nadřízené, ale poskytují upřímnou zpětnou vazbu. Tyto neobvyklé metody vedly k bezkonkurenční rychlosti inovací a Netflix se stal jednou z nejoblíbenějších značek na světě. Tato kniha je výbornou a čtivou byznysovou příručkou, která dramaticky proplétá historii Netflixu. Je určena pro ty, kdo vedou týmy, firmy, budují startupy nebo pracují v organizacích, které chtějí zlepšovat.
The Nightmare Before Kissmas
- 368bladzijden
- 13 uur lezen
Nicholas “Coal Claus used to love Christmas. Until his father, the reigning Santa, turned the holiday into a PR façade. Coal will do anything to escape the spectacle, including getting tangled in a drunken, supremely hot make-out session with a beautiful man behind a seedy bar one night. But the heir to Christmas is soon commanded to do his he will marry his best friend, Iris, the Easter Princess and his brother’s not-so-secret crush. A situation that has disaster written all over it. Things go from bad to worse when a rival arrives to challenge Coal for the princess’s hand…and Coal comes face-to-face with his mysterious behind-the-bar Hex, the Prince of Halloween. It’s a fake competition between two holiday princes who can’t keep their hands off each other over a marriage of convenience that no one wants. And it all leads to one of the sweetest, sexiest, messiest, most delightfully unforgettable love stories of the year.
'GODKILLER will have you in its grasp from the first pages'Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE'Full of fire, each page scalding, Hannah Kaner's GODKILLER is an explosive debut that will leave you reeling' Saara El-Arifi, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE FINAL STRIFE
"When teenage coder Emika Chen hacks her way into the opening tournament of the Warcross Championships, she glitches herself into the game as well as a sinister plot with major consequences for the entire Warcross empire"--
This dark and thrilling vampire romance—set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Serpent & Dove series—is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas!Célie Tremblay has always been a good girl: kind and beautiful, a daughter of whom every parent would be proud. She surprises the entire kingdom when she defies tradition to become the first huntswoman—including her new captain and fiancé, Jean Luc, who rules the huntsmen with an iron fist. He isn’t the only one concerned for Célie’s safety, however. Though her friends try to protect her from the horrors of her past, mysterious whispers still haunt her, and a new evil is rising in Belterra—leaving bodies in its wake, each one drained of blood.Determined to prove herself in her new role, Célie tracks the killer to the lair of Les Éternels—ancient creatures only spoken about in nursery rhymes—and catches the attention of their king, a monster who hides his plans for her behind beautiful words and sharp smiles. Now Célie has new reason to fear the dark because the closer he gets, the more tempted she feels to give in to his dark hunger—and her own.
Get Ready to fall in LOVE in this hilarious rom-com! When 16-year-old Eliza Lin's personal essay about meeting the love of her life goes viral, she gets everything she's ever wanted: the approval of her new classmates, a rare internship opportunity at her favourite publisher, and a devoted online following who think her relationship is #couplegoals. The only problem? Eliza made the whole essay up. In fact, Eliza's never even been in a relationship before, let alone in love. All good writing is lying, right? Desperate to cover up the truth, Eliza makes a deal with her classmate Caz: she'll help him write his college applications if he poses as her boyfriend. But Caz plays the role of boyfriend a bit too well... But Eliza's carefully crafted image begins to unravel as the relationship with Caz becomes more and more real. Can she still follow her dreams if it means breaking her own heart? Perfect for BookTok, and fans of Jenny Han and Crazy Rich Asians. Laugh-out-loud funny, and full of heart from a brand-new star in YA rom-coms. A total delight. Laugh out loud funny, sweet, and romantic, this is a sparkling gem of a book. Meg Cabot At once laugh-out-loud funny and taut with romantic tension, This Time It's Real is all the best parts of a fake dating romcom. Adiba Jaigirdar
Not every fight is won by heroes. Sometimes, you need a monster. The epic sequel to the unforgettable Only a Monster . . .
Serpent & Dove
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- 20 uur lezen
An Amazon Best Book of 2019 * New York Times Bestseller * B&N's YA Book Club Pick * Indiebound Bestseller * #6 on the 2019 Kids' Indie Next List "A brilliant debut, full of everything I love: a sparkling and fully realized heroine, an intricate and deadly system of magic, and a searing romance that kept me reading long into the night. Serpent & Dove is an absolute gem of a book." --Sarah J. Maas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Court of Thorns and Roses series Bound as one, to love, honor, or burn. Book one of a stunning fantasy duology, this tale of witchcraft and forbidden love is perfect for fans of Kendare Blake and Sara Holland. Two years ago, Louise le Blanc fled her coven and took shelter in the city of Cesarine, forsaking all magic and living off whatever she could steal. There, witches like Lou are hunted. They are feared. And they are burned. As a huntsman of the Church, Reid Diggory has lived his life by one principle: Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live. But when Lou pulls a wicked stunt, the two are forced into an impossible situation--marriage. Lou, unable to ignore her growing feelings, yet powerless to change what she is, must make a choice. And love makes fools of us all. Set in a world of powerful women, dark magic, and off-the-charts romance, book one of this stunning fantasy duology will leave readers burning for more.



