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Zbiór opartych na faktach opowiadan o bohaterskich agentach dzialajacych podczas II wojny swiatowej. Ksiazka sklada sie z czterech czesci. W pierwszej z nich poznajemy nieznane epizody z dzialalnosci wywiadowczej rzadu emigracyjnego w Londynie. Czesc druga jest poswiecona czterem sposród trzydziestu dziewieciu agentek SOE, sekcji specjalnej wywiadu brytyjskiego.

When her parents were murdered 11 years ago, leaving her physically scarred during the event, dragon shifter Astri never learned the identity of their killer. That is, until he appears to her in a nightmare. The powerful Duke Jorgen not only rules the city of Rivenna where she lives, he is also responsible for her parents’ death and for the disability she’s had to bear most of her life. When the chance arises for her to compete to become Duke’s assistant, she realizes this is her opportunity for revenge.

Początek lat sześćdziesiątych. Zimna wojna się zaostrza, na świecie wrze, a Polacy próbują odnaleźć się w gomułkowskiej "małej stabilizacji". Dla bohaterów nadszedł jednak czas, gdy życie zaczyna wystawiać rachunek za popełnione błędy. Niektórzy, szargani wyrzutami sumienia, starają się naprawić sytuację, innym los nie pozostawia wyboru. Jedynie najbliższe sercu osoby rozumieją motywy postępowania, a okoliczności często nie wydają się jednoznaczne. Mimo swoich wad i przewinień każdy z nich szuka oparcia w drugim człowieku i akceptacji.

Diana's family is nothing like other families. In this funny science-fiction story, this young girl, who is brought up by a robot family, discovers that she's able to return to her human family.

As of 2020, the Labrador Retriever breed has topped the American Kennel Club’s Popular Dog Breeds list for 19 years running, and for good reason. These athletic animals are almost universally outgoing, eager to try new things, and equipped with a strong desire to please people. This is a breed that can adapt to any situation; Labrador Retrievers have become military heroes, field trial champions, famous movie stars, and more.

Unhappy with your productivity? Consumed by distractions, interruptions, and wandering mind syndrome? Can't focus and concentrate? Tired of ineffective, blanket advice on improving your focus? Whether you're a student, freelancer, entrepreneur (or wanna-be preneur), employee, or anyone else dreaming of being able to snap into focus and maintain it for however long you want, this book is for you.

Jack and the Beanstalk and Other Stories brings together another four of the world's favourite children's fairytales. Written and read with character and fun, this is storytelling at its best!

Do you want to speak English fluently in various situations? Listen to "English in Situations. 1-3 - New Edition". These practical audio courses at intermediate level master the conversational skills required to communicate freely in everyday situations. Each lesson presents a new subject of typical conversations and teaches how to form sentences independently.

Golden retrievers are one of the most loyal and lovable breeds around, and so it is easy to see why they are so popular. They are playful and friendly even into their golden years and are ideal dogs for first-time dog owners. This audiobook provides all you need to know about the breed, whether you are buying a golden retriever for a pet, working dog, show dog, or breeding dog.

A lonely young heiress becomes the poorest wealthy woman in Victorian England when her father dies without telling anyone where he hid his fortune. Can Tressa and the no-nonsense estate manager find the fortune before the greedy relatives get to it first? Tressa Harlowe's father did not trust banks, but neither did he trust his greedy extended family. He kept his vast fortune hidden somewhere on his estate in the south of England and died suddenly, without telling anyone where he had concealed it.

When Lady Christina Barclay's parents settle on an intolerable suitor, Christina turns to her reclusive neighbor, a darkly handsome and utterly compelling inventor, for help. Oliver Hawkes reluctantly agrees to a platonic marriage...with his own condition: The marriage must end after one year. Not only does Oliver face challenges that are certain to make life as his wife difficult, but more importantly, he refuses to be distracted from his life’s work - the development of a revolutionary device that could transform thousands of lives, including his own.

Ciąg dalszy losów Błażeja, Neli, Mateusza, Szymona i Nadii na tle ważnych wydarzeń z dziejów Polski i świata. Nadchodzi burzliwy koniec lat sześćdziesiątych. Wybucha wojna sześciodniowa, której następstwa odczuwalne są nawet w Polsce. W Paryżu młodzież wychodzi na ulice, podobne wydarzenia mają miejsce w kraju, a ich tragicznym finałem staje się Grudzień ’70. Bohaterowie zmagają się z osobistymi problemami, dokonują trudnych wyborów i próbują naprawiać swoje życie.

Dalsze losy czwórki bohaterów znanych sluchaczom z ''Narodzin gniewu''. Koncowa faza II wojny swiatowej to swiat, w którym próbuje sie odnalezc nie tylko wspomniana grupa, ale de facto wiekszosc ludzi na swiecie. W obliczu nazistowskiego terroru ludzkie zycie ma mala wartosc. Tutaj pewne jest tylko to, ze nic pewne nie jest.

During and after the Second World War, 200,000 Poles were given leave to remain in the UK as thanks for their help during the conflict - this book is a fictional account of just one of those families. Set during the 1960s and 1970s, The Black Madonna of Derby traces the story of the Baran family living in a provincial town in England. Their seemingly ordinary existence hides secrets of past betrayal, madness, and tragedy.

In this continuation of a new twist to the Sherlock Holmes’ canon, Holmes and Watson reluctantly search for a missing sailor…and stumble on a sinister plan to embarrass and de-throne Queen Victoria. The two friends must work together as never before, in an adventure that takes them under the seas on a wild and harrowing chase to unravel a deadly mystery.

Иоанна Хмелевская – настоящая «королева» иронического детектива: этот жанр стал популярным в России именно благодаря ей и повлиял на целую плеяду современных писателей. Читатели полюбили ее книги за юмор, легкость и живительную атмосферу, в которую они погружают: с пани Иоанной и ее персонажами хочется дружить. Однако ее умные и тонкие романы стоят гораздо выше простой «юмористической литературы». Они полны любви и интереса к жизни, азарта и любопытства и неизменно поднимают настроение даже в самый пасмурный день.

Иоанна Хмелевская – настоящая «королева» иронического детектива: этот жанр стал популярным в России именно благодаря ей и повлиял на целую плеяду современных писателей. Читатели полюбили ее книги за юмор, легкость и живительную атмосферу, в которую они погружают: с пани Иоанной и ее персонажами хочется дружить. Однако ее умные и тонкие романы стоят гораздо выше простой «юмористической литературы». Они полны любви и интереса к жизни, азарта и любопытства и неизменно поднимают настроение даже в самый пасмурный день.

Children of the Cure tells the story of the only Medical Study that has two publications in the academic literature - telling precisely the opposite story - and how no one is bothered by this. Study 329 was a clinical study that began in 1994 giving a new antidepressant to teenagers. It has become the most famous clinical trial ever, leading to a fraud charge, a $3 billion fine, and a Black Box Warning.

With 10 stories featuring fantastical places, fun activities, and lovable characters, this bedtime story collection is guaranteed to help your child relax at the end of the day. With a focus on promoting mindfulness and meditation, bedtime stories are proven to help boost children’s creativity, imagination, and visualization skills, as well as reduce stress levels and help them get better sleep.

Spring 1944. As the Allied forces push on towards longed-for victory, Lily Collins yearns to join up and do her bit. But where does her duty lie? Her best friend, Gladys, faces having her first baby alone, with her new husband back with the navy. And their friend, Beryl, is run off her feet building her bridal-hire business amid the bomb damage. So while wedding bells are ringing for others at Marlows Department Store, where Lily works, will they be heard for Lily herself - or does fate have another twist in store?