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Children’s fiction
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illustrated by Rudolf Lukeš ..........................................................................................................................
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illustrated by Zdeněk Miler ..........................................................................................................................
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illustrated by Adolf Born ..............................................................................................................................
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illustrated by Jiří Šalamoun..........................................................................................................................
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illustrated by Miloslav Jágr ..........................................................................................................................
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illustrated by Adolf Dudek............................................................................................................................. 12 illustrated by Alois Mikulka .......................................................................................................................... 13 illustrated by Josef Lada .............................................................................................................................. 14 illustrated by Daisy Mrázková ..................................................................................................................... 15 illustrated by Pavel Čech..............................................................................................................................
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illustrated by Marina Richterová ................................................................................................................
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Myths, Legends, Folk .................................................................................................................................... 18 Modern tales and stories ............................................................................................................................. 20 Youth fiction.................................................................................................................................................... 24
Gift Books
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Non-fiction
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Languages ....................................................................................................................................................... 33 Educational ..................................................................................................................................................... 38 Hobby .............................................................................................................................................................. 43 Wellness & Health ......................................................................................................................................... 50 Personnel Management &Psychology ...................................................................................................... 52 History, Society .............................................................................................................................................. 54
Adult fiction
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By Halina Pawlowská ....................................................................................................................................
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By Michaela Klevisová ..................................................................................................................................
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By Jiří Březina..................................................................................................................................................
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By Irena Obermannová ................................................................................................................................
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By Barbara Nesvadbová ...............................................................................................................................
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Board Books
Simple picture publications, folding (concertina) or backbound, printed on a thick cardboard and in strong binding able to withstand the roughest treatment. Their function in the child’s life is irreplaceable, for they provide the very first introduction to literature. Generally they have 12 pages, 12 pictures, format 240 x 160 mm.
SHORE AT YOUR DOOR Mít moře na dvoře A sea captain takes the reader onboard. They sail across the ocean, have tons of fun with the crew and meet a jellyfish that looks like a mermaid, a sawfish with a nose like a fork and other sea animals. text: Jindřich Balík, illustrations: Jiří Kalousek
CHEERFUL CHOO CHOO
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O veselé mašince A funny little poem about a small train engine and its journey between two stations. We meet the dispatcher and the ticket controller, there are also lots of traffic lights, tracks and bridges. text: Jan Čarek, illustrations: Zdeněk Miler, rights sold: Latvian, Galician, Slovak
OUR ANIMALS
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MINIMALIST APPROACH
U nás bydlí zvířata A cheerful fold-out book full of pets written in rhyme by renowned author Ivona Březinová. text: Ivona Březinová, illustrations: Bára Buchalová
THE HAPPY GARDEN Veselá zahrádka Simple and vivid drawings of anthropomorphic fruit accompanied with playful rhymes. An unexpected return to the poetic era of the Sixties. text: Jiří Suchý, illustrations: Rudolf Lukeš
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TO AFRICA! Vzhůru do Afriky
Children‘s Fiction
new edition of beautiful vintage book
Helena Řezáčová Rudolf Lukeš The tale of two brothers who embark on an adventure in Africa Each chapter presents a different African animal, starting with lions and ending with giraffes. The different animals have their own specific, and often hilarious, qualities. The boys learn all about the creatures and how to get along with them—every chapter includes a short note that offers advice to the readers on how to befriend them. This easy and funny text makes a great book for young children. Rudolf Lukeš (1923–1976) worked as a set designer with some of the most famous filmmakers of 40s. In 1948 the Communists blacklisted him from working in the film industry and he took a job as a lacquerer. He never gave up his artistic pursuits and w when the publisher Artia announced a contest to find a new uillustrator for children’s books, Lukeš entered anonymously and won. As a result he could indulge his fantasies in books that went on to make their way around the globe—his name was not allowed to appear in them, though.
age: +3 format: 195 x 255 mm pages: 52 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 1972
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Little Mole is the best known Czech character, created by Zdeněk Miler. His animated films and books are beloved by generations and are well known around the world.
Little Mole
1921 The birth of Zdeněk Miler.
1957 The first film How Little Mole got His Trousers wins Silver Lion in Venice.
1962 The first book How Little Mole got His Trousers. The tale about the mole, who wants a pair of blue pants with big pockets and gets them only because his animal friends help him, remains one of the most popular stories of Little Mole.
1957–2002 49 animated films with Little Mole, dozens of books published.
2011 The Plush Mole joined astronauts aboard NASA’s shuttle Endeavour.
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Over 6 million copies sold in 26 languages Zdeněk Miler 4
Zdeněk Miler (1921–2011) was a Czech animator and illustrator; he is best known for his Mole character and its adventures. He worked in animated film for over 60 years and his films have won numerous awards at festivals around the world. He said that the idea to use the mole as his main character came to him when he stumbled over a mole-hill whilst on a walk.
Our Little Mole Publishing Program offers international co-editions of various formats: most popular classic stories in hard cover binding, luxury bind-ups, board books for the youngest and various activity books. We continue to develop new products and formats.
classic stories
Little Mole Publishing Program
age: +4 format: 195 x 255 mm pages: 32–88 pp binding: hard cover
Sticker Book activity books
luxury bind-ups
age: +3 format: 210 x 295 mm / 180 x 180 mm pages: 32/64 pp binding: paperback
age: +4 format: 195 x 255 mm, cloth spine, ribbon
more at www.albatrosmedia.cz/en/mole
board books age: +2 format 150 x 150 mm / 240 x 160 mm pages: 12 pp
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Children‘s Fiction
MAX AND SALLY AT SCHOOL Mach a Šebestová ve škole
adaptation of successful TV animation
age: +6 format: 235 x 235 mm pages: 152 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 1982 rights sold: Slovak, Hungarian, Chinese
Miloš Macourek Adolf Born Classic of Czech children’s literature, selected for 1001 Children‘s Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. Max and Sally are rewarded with a magic phone in return for helping a man find his missing eyeglasses. When the two friends discover that anything they say into the phone comes true, they embark on a series of antic adventures: they turn their dog friend Jonathan into a boy who comes along with them to school; they travel to the Ice Age; they enter the micro-world of germs and many other. Born‘s witty, outrageous illustrations are matched perfectly by Macourek‘s engagingly funny narrative.
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Adolf Born (1930), illustrator, is one of the most prominent contemporary artists. Among other prizes, he was awarded a Grand Prix prize in Montreal.
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A. Max and Sally out of School (Mach a Šebestová za školou) B. Max and Sally on Holiday (Mach a Šebestová na prázdninách) C. Max and Sally on a Trip (Mach a Šebestová na cestách) D. Max and Sally in the Past (Mach a Šebestová v historii)
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adaptation of successful TV
LITTLE SOPHIE THE APE
Children‘s Fiction
Žofka
adaptation of successful TV animation
Miloš Macourek Adolf Born Seven funny adventures from the ZOO
SOPHIE, THE DIRECTOR OF THE ZOO Žofka ředitelkou ZOO
The series about the orangutan monkey Sophie is another popular one of the team Macourek & Born. Sophie always knows what to do and she has a lot of imagination, her ideas are excellent: she organizes a carnival at the ZOO, she makes sure that Mr. Leopard doesn’t eat any more seals, she teaches a screaming naughty boy a lesson in good manners and she helps a small mole to finally have a look at the world… Even the ZOO director respects her and acknowledges that her ideas are really priceless.
Miloš Macourek (1926–2002) held various jobs as a factory worker, scene shifter, warehouseman, editor, university lecturer in literature and art, story editor for Czechoslovak Films, screenwriter. He wrote poetry, prose, plays and children‘s books.
age: +6 format: 235 x 235 mm pages: 112 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 1992
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Children‘s Fiction
age: +6 format: 235 x 235 mm pages: 136 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2013
DADDY, THIS ONE WAS GREAT
Všichni sloni v orchestru
Tatínku, ta se ti povedla
Miloš Macourek Adolf Born The book commemorates the author‘s immense fantasy and peculiar sense of humour, one capable of capturing everyday life in all its complexity and absurdness. The selection of prose and verses for children and adults alike commemorates Macourek’s immense fantasy and peculiar sense of humour, capturing everyday life in all its complexity and absurdness. Comedy, combined with a deep, almost philosophical insight and subtle, yet apt criticism, distinguishes the author from others.
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ALL THE ELEPHANTS IN THE ORCHESTRA
Zdeněk Svěrák Adolf Born Bedtime stories are mostly told to children by their mothers; however, they usually have the most work to do at night. So fathers should step in and help. Father Šíma would like to read the bedtime stories, but the kids prefer the stories that their mother tells them: the ones about the seemingly ordinary things around us. And telling stories like that is not as easy as you might think, and father Šíma really struggles with bedtime stories! Will he ever manage to pull off this tricky task? Well, the title gives a hint. The author Zdeněk Svěrák (1936) is a popular Czech writer, scriptwriter and humorist; his scripts include Academy award winning film Kolya.
Children‘s Fiction
age: +6 format: 195 x 255 mm pages: 48 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 1990 rights sold: Hungarian
Modern Family Tale
FIGS THE MEGADOG
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Children‘s Fiction
Maxipes Fík
adaptation of successful TV animation
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Cheerful cinematographic adventures of a little girl and her puppy, who grew up into a giant-sized dog.
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A. Stories of Figs the Megadog (Příhody Maxipsa Fíka) B. Travels of Figs the Megadog (Maxipes Fík na cestách) C. How Figs the Megadog Grew up (Jak Fík vyrostl)
When Aja’s parents buy her a little puppy, they have no idea what is in store for them. The dog grows and grows. He soon outgrows his shoebox, then his basket, then even a dog-house for three. He just gulps down buckets of milk and keeps on growing. The dog has to go, dad decides, but then Figs saves Aja’s life and clearly has to stay. Simple line drawings hit just the right note in this series about a little girl and her huge dog.
Jiří Šalamoun (1935) is a multitalented, imaginative artist, he works in book illustration, cartoon films, stage design and printmaking. He has received 50 prestigious international awards and was nominated for Hans Christian Andersen Award.
age: +5 format: 195 x 255 mm pages: 88 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 1981 rights sold: French, Russian, Slovene, Slovak
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Children‘s Fiction
THE BOY WITH WINGS Kluk s křídly
co-edition
opportunity
age: +3 format: 265 x 235 mm pages: 48 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 1980
Miloslav Jágr Miloslav Jágr’s excellent picture book for the youngest children incorporates elements straight from his own life. The protagonist of the story lives on an island in the middle of a river; to get to school he must take a boat with his uncle. When the river freezes in winter, he cannot get to school, so he spends his time making snowmen. The hundred-and-third snowman begins to speak to the boy and offers to grant him a wish. His one wish is for wings so he can fly to school. But he also uses his wings to fly all over the countryside, and then he draws what he sees – just like the author, even if he did not have wings.
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Miloslav Jágr (1927–1997) painter, illustrator, animator, stage designer and ceramicist, won numerous Czech and foreign awards for his work in illustration and film.
Children‘s Fiction
THE WHISTLING CORNET Pískací kornoutek
age: +3 format: 160 x 195 mm pages: 76 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 1984 rights sold: French
Jiří Kahoun Miloslav Jágr A book full of stories and fables for the youngest of children will entertain and warm the hearts of the whole family. Read about two little boars who scare themselves, how the lion cub couldn’t sleep, why the bear chased an echo through the forest, and how a snake can become a little train. You can find these and many other cheerful tales in beloved author Jiří Kahoun’s 1984 literary debut which we are publishing with Miloslav Jágr’s breathtaking original illustrations.
THE CASES OF INSPECTOR PIKE
Children‘s Fiction
Otazníky detektiva Štiky
Jiří Lapáček Jiří Šalamoun Comics featuring the fat detective with the thick glass who investigates the toughest cases. Each page brings not only a simple crime story, but also a task for reader, who must observe tiny details in drawing to crack the case. Originally drawn in black and white only, the series was published in a children’s magazine over the period of more than ten years.
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age: +8 format: 240 x 160 mm pages: 120 pp binding: hard cover first edition: magazines 1971–1985, book 2012 rights sold: Norwegian
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Crime Comics
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Children‘s Fiction
THE LOST SUN O zatoulaném sluníčku
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age: +3 format: 210 x 235 mm pages: 24 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2014
Zuzana Neubauerová Adolf Dudek Did you know, kids, that the sun is just as curious as you? He has decided to explore the world. Come along with him! Adventure awaits! This story with its beloved illustrations is sweet and exudes an absolute love of nature. This smart tale not only shows how love gives us courage and strength, it also teaches children the days of the week.
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Adolf Dudek (1964) originally studied nutritional technology and worked in many different fields. Finally, he followed his passion and became an illustrator. He illustrates primarily for children and has produced an incredible amount of books, coloring books, album covers, and postcards. He has sold more than three million copies of his works.
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DOMESTIC ANIMALS
Dudek a zvířátka ze dvorku 2
ANIMALS IN THE ZOO
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Children‘s Fiction
age: +6 format: 235 x 215 mm pages: 48 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 1988
FAIRY TALE FAIR
ASTROTALES
Pohádkový lunapark
Kosmopohádky
Alois Mikulka
Alois Mikulka
Humorous and nonsensical stories about two astronauts and all that they see during their voyage through space. A cube planet where every clock is square is just one of the fascinating worlds readers will encounter. fa
Humorous and nonsensical
Stories
An anthology commemorating the phenomenal Czech artist and author Alois Mikulka. The collection includes his Golden Ribbon-winning panoramic drawings World In Pictures along with twelve modern tales that will leave children laughing and parents delighted.
Alois Mikulka (1933) is a phenomenal Czech painter and writer with a unique and instantly recognizable style of writing. Three generations of children have now grown up on his stories and illustrations. In addition to receiving a number of awards, he has also exhibited his work in Italy, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Britain, and Mexico, among others.
Children‘s Fiction
age: +6 format: 297 x 210 mm pages: 116 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2013
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Children‘s Fiction
KU-KU This very classic board book full of folk poems was published for the first time already in 1941. 12 pp, board book, age 2+
FOLK TALES The most beautiful Czech classic fairy tales, such as “Princess Goldie”, “Cook, Mug, Cook“,The Gingerbread House” or “The Seven Ravens”. 120 pp, HC, age 5+
ANIMALS The board book for the youngest shows various animals – a horse, a cow, a dog, a cat and many others. 12 pp, 150 x 150 mm, age 2+
age: +6 format: 165 x 235 mm pages: 340 binding: hard cover first edition: 1958 rights sold: German
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MIKES THE CAT
Deutschen Jugendbuchpreis
1963
Mikeš Josef Lada A classic Czech story about the little tomcat Mikes who could speak. Mikes lived in the cobbler’s family and did many funny things with the cobbler’s son and with his friends Pasik the pig, Bobes the buck and Nacicek, a silly little kitten.
CLEVER AUNT FOX As a pup, Fox was doing pretty well in the lodge. She had learned how to speak, read, and even write from the people around. But when she grew up she wanted to see the world, and so Fox ran off and lived in a nearby forest. Because she was not only smart, but brave and resourceful too, she embarked on incredible adventures. 92 pp, HC, age 6+
Josef Lada (1887–1957) was a Czech painter, author, illustrator and dramatist. He was born in a small village in a cobbler’s family. Entirely self-taught, he created his own style as a caricaturist for newspapers, and later as an illustrator. Lada created some 15 000 drawings and over 400 paintings, he illustrated 120 books, designed the sets for 9 plays, created 20 posters and 6 animated films, and authored dozen books. He is best known as the illustrator of Jaroslav Hašek’s World War One novel The Good Soldier Švejk. Lada won the Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis in 1963. The asteroid 17625 Joseflada has been named after him. Pablo Picasso said of Lada’s work: “This man works with form just as freely as I do”.
MARVELOUS TUESDAY
Children‘s Fiction
Nádherné úterý
Poetic
Narrative
Daisy Mrázková A poetic narrative about how the cause of one person’s sorrow can be a source of joy for someone else. Through words and images, the tale portrays the personification of Tuesday speaking with an old woman, helping her remember her childhood and the doll that she lost so long ago. This lyrical epic begins with an old woman sadly remembering a toy she lost as a child. Tuesday sits with her in the park and tells her what really happened to her doll: the doll wasn’t lost, but stolen from a basket by a boy. Feeling sorry, he returns the doll, but to the wrong address, so the doll ends up in the garden of a completely different girl. The doll fulfills her deepest wish, which leads her to learn the piano… The book develops through a sequence of short episodes where one starts the next and culminates in a surprising conclusion, when the story from the past meets the present in front of old woman’s eyes.
Daisy Mrázková (1923), painter and writer, is famous for her children‘s books she writes and illustrates as well. For their imagination, timelessness and poeticism, her books are compared to Exupéry’s Little Prince. Her books for children also speak to adults with their wisdom, and their kind view of the world.
age: +6 format: 240 x 225 mm pages: 48 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 1977
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Children‘s Fiction
GRANDPAS Dědečkové
THE CHERRY KINGDOM’S PRINCESS
Children‘s Fiction
Princezna z třešňového království álovství
age: all format: 240 x 320 mm pages: 68 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2011
Pavel Čech A graphic novel of sorts, composed of nine stories without words, presents unusual protagonists: old men. In this homage to the old age and to all grandfathers of the world, the author Pavel Čech (1968) demonstrates his highly poetic imagination; his drawings are elegant and slightly melancholic; his stories are reminiscent of glorious old days of knighthood and true adventures. While creating worlds beyond the realm of the everyday experience, the author always spices them up with endless wit and humour.
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Markéta Zinnerová Marina Richterová Help elp P Princess i Pavlina and her poodle, Shmoodle, search for their kingdom. Because without a kingdom a princess isn’t really a princess. But they have to find it before dusk. And what if their journey is a journey with no end? Does everything in the world need to have an ending? Maybe the tulips or the daisies will help them, or grandma or the Cherry King. The Cherry Kingdom’s Princess has every right to claim its place in the canon of chidren’s literature and is one of the most remarkable books by Markéta Zinnerová. The story enchants with its delicate charm, complemented by the tender illustrations by Marina Richterová. This book belongs on the bookshelf of every thoughtful and curious child.
age: +6 format: 195 x 255 mm pages: 32 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 1977
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THE LITTLE BLACK HEN
Children‘s Fiction
Černá slepička aneb Obyvatelé é podzemí
very first Russian fairy tale in prose Antony Pogorelsky Marina Richterová Saint Petersburg and the magical atmosphere of the 18th Century. Alyosha, a boarding school student, saves a black hen from the cook’s knife. As a reward the hen shows Alyosha the secret world underground, guiding him through a realm of sprites and magic that no one above knows about. This magical, sad, and moralistic tale was written by Antony Pogorelsky for his nephew, who would grow up to become the famous poet A.K. Tolstoy. The book stands out in Russian literature as the very first fairy tale written in prose.
Marina Richterová (1962) was born in Moscow where she went on to study the painting of miniatures and icons. Later she studied illustration and graphic design in Prague, where she has lived ever since. She has won both Czech and international prizes for her work.
age: +6 format: 195 x 255 mm pages: 64 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2014
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Myths Legends Folk
IMAGES FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT Obrazy ze starého zákona
age: +7 format: 210 x 235 mm pages: 112 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2014
Renáta Fučíková This lushly illustrated book by Renáta Fučíková uses contemporary language and style to tell ancient tales from the Levant, Mesopotamia, and Egypt. The myth of the world’s creation, the legend of the flood, the journey of the wisemen, the Babylonian captivity, the founding of a new kingdom, its fall and renewal, gave rise to three world religions and forms a broad basis for human cultural history. The beautiful illustrations will captivate children and adult readers alike, drawing them into the ancient world. Rich maps help situate the stories within the Near and Middle East. Short chapters make this book ideal for reading at home as a family or in school. This is a perfect guide to understanding these pivotal works of world culture.
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Renata Fučíková (1964) graduated in illustration and used graphic design. Her primary field of expertise is book illustration, she has also produced a few author books. Renata Fučíková has gained many Czech and International Awards: IBBY Honour list (1998), First price from biennale in Teheran (1999), Czech second award for the most beautiful book of the year (1999), eight Czech prestigious Golden Ribbon Awards, nomination for Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award in 2012.
Myths Legends Folk
THE TALES OF ODYSSEUS Příběhy Odysseovy
age: +7 format: 195 x 255 mm pages: 184 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2014
Rudolf Mertlík Michal Cihlář Odysseus’ glory, his cunning, his hardships, and the loyalty of his wife Penelope are still known today, and they will be known until the end of time. Such words end this book about the king of Ithaca, the hero of ancient mythology. His ten-year journey home after the Trojan War brought him eternal fame. Homer’s ancient Greek epic The Odyssey portrays in detail all of his hardships, his struggles with giants, monsters, the Olympian gods, and the sea. Throughout these desperate situations, our hero comes out on top, unlike his comrades. When Odysseus reaches home, he does so alone. Rudolf Mertlík retells this grand epic in a way that appeals to young readers. It first appeared forty-five years ago, yet even today his adaptation remains both modern and faithful – as timeless as Odysseus and the tales about him.
THE WATER OF LIFE
Myths Legends Folk
Živá voda
K.J. Erben, Božena Němcová Iku Dekune A selection from fairy tales, ballads and poems written by K. J. Erben (1811–1870), who was one of the most important Czech writers of the 19th century. He was fascinated by the alleged mysteries hidden in folklore. As a folklore collector, he concentrated on narrative poems, legends and ballads and like the German romanticists (Grimm brothers) Erben also collected fairy tales. He looked for elements of ancient nt myths myth in living folk narratives.
age: +7 format: 195 x 255 mm pages: 176 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2011 rights sold: Japanese
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Modern Tales
age: +6 format: 210 x 235 mm pages: 56 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2010
AND THEN IT HAPPENED
THE LITTLE BEAR BOOK
A pak se to stalo
Malá medvědí knížka
Ester Stará Martina Matlovičová Ten tales about little things that kids don’t mind and parents can’t stand Uncombed hair, unwashed ears, unwiped noses, unbrushed teeth, untied shoelaces, messy toys, messy eating, tattling—these are things kids don’t even want to hear about. But then something unbelievable happens, and the naughty kids better be good quick if they want to be nice happy children again! So read carefully!
White
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Zbyněk Černík Alžběta Skálová Everyone knows that pandas are more popular than ordinary bears. That’s ok, all our brown bear heroes need is a little white paint and shoe polish and, voila, the metamorphosis is complete. As rare pandas they get much better treats. Their other ideas for securing the best food are just as wild, though not all are so successful. This cute and funny story revolves around two remarkable bears who unlike other bears, are sociable, friendly and live together.
Modern Tales
age: +6 format: 160 x 195 mm pages: 88 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2009 rights sold: French, Slovak
EGBERT AND FLO THE FLEA
Modern Tales
Bořivoj a blecha Fló
Ivan Binar Andrea Tachezy Flo the flea has trouble finding a permanent home. There’s always something she doesn’t like, until she finds Egbert. He is about to set off for a journey around the world so she joins him. On their way they experience many an adventure and, what is more, Egbert finds something, or rather someone, he has been longing for. Very funny and a little absurd story about an unusual friendship.
age: +6 format: 160 x 195 mm pages: 40 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2014
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Read Aloud Books
LARKFART AND VEALFILLET Kosprd a Telecí
age: +5 format: 163 x 238 mm pages: 56 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2013 rights sold: Slovene
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Eva Papoušková Galina Miklínová Classmates Larkfart and Vealfillet have ideas as funny as their names, and when they decide to escape from school, the adults can’t keep up The story takes place in preschool, where our hero, the oddly named Larkfart, happens to be trapped against his will, keeping him from what he really wants to do: finish building a model blimp with his dad. His feelings about this are quite obvious as he lies on his back, kicking and screaming. Luckily, Vealfillet – another odd kid with an adequately cute name – shares his attitude. Together they plan to escape, and after a sequence of brief episodes, mostly accidents and a little mischief–typical for their peculiar and wild nature–they finally succeed to be nice happy children again!
TASTY WEDNESDAY
Read Aloud Books
Středa nám chutná
Iva Procházková Katarína Ilkovičová Subtle narration about children’s need of freedom Cilka was found as an abandoned baby on the train, yet the girl radiates happiness and puts everyone in a good mood. Now she’s growing up with a bunch of other kids in the orphanage, a brick house in the middle of a great garden. The kind director doesn’t pressure the kids to do anything; she never punishes them and she believes that a “sloppy mess encourages imagination.” Iva Procházková (1953) writes in Czech and in German language, among many other awards she gained prestigious German Luchs prize for the best novel for youth.
age: +6 format: 163 x 238 mm pages: 64 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 1994
Awarded author
Delicate Topics
KLUK A PES
Delicate Topics
SMARTIES FOR GRANDPA ED
A Boy and His Dog
Lentilka pro dědu Edu
age: +8 format: 160 x 195 mm pages: 56 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2011 rights sold: Slovene, Slovak
Ivona Březinová Eva Mastníková
Ivona Březinová Eva Švrčková A tender look at a sensitive topic: Disability The story focuses on the school year of second-grader Julian, who uses a wheelchair, and his dog Caesar, who is being trained as a service dog. The boy accepts his handicap, and while the wheelchair helps him overcome his physical disability, it is also naturally incorporated into the children’s games. Caesar the dog is treated like a member of the family, and becomes a crucial component of the boy’s journey to independence. The author treats the sensitive topic of disability without sentiment and even with a liberating sense of humour, the reader will also learn fascinating details about the lives and training of service dogs.
Golden
Ribbon
The beloved great-grandfather has started forgetting more and more, and he is doing some funny things. But what five-year-old Honzík considers funny are actually very real signs of an illness. Alzheimer’s, the disease the whole family learns to live with, somewhat paradoxically brings Honzík and his greatgrandfather closer together, since in a certain way they are in similar positions. The little boy becomes a great source of support in the everyday situations which are becoming much more difficult for his great-grandfather. While the he difficult topic may seem shocking for such a young audience, the book approaches it sensitively and humorously in a way that children will easily understand.
nomination
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Ivona Březinová (1964) graduated in Czech studies at the Pedagogical Faculty of the Ústí nad Labem university. She is one of the most agile authors of Czech children’s literature, gaining Czech and international awards. Ivona also co-operates with the radio and is active in the Czech section of IBBY.
age: +7 format: 160 x 195 mm pages: 96 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2006 rights sold: Slovene, Polish
SUK award
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Youth Fiction historical
THEY CALLED ME LENI Říkali mi Leni
age: +9 format: 145 x 205 mm pages: 152 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 1948
Zdeňka Bezděková Iku Dekune A touching historical novel about a little Czech girl who returned to her home country after having lived for many years with a German family. She was one of a number of children who were abducted from their home country by the Germans during World War II and placed with Nazi families to be reeducated.
ON EAGLES‘ WINGS
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Ilona Fišerová Petr Morkes Tomáš and his friends love kite-skating, riding on a skateboard pulled by a kite. They call themselves The Brotherhood of the Eagle’s Wing, almost as if they sensed that their hobby would lead them to cross paths with smugglers of exotic birds. And so begins an adventure story full of mystery and suspense. The narration follows in the tradition of stories by writers like Enid Blyton: a group of children solves a mystery, which later turns out to be a crime.
age: +9 format: 160 x 195 mm pages: 112 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2014 rights sold: Slovene
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THE CLOCK MASTER
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Vratislav Maňák Juraj Horváth Why does the time change every fall? This fantastic story set in the Austro-Hungarian Empire weaves elements of detective fiction and steampunk together to create a riveting alternative history. The narrative unwinds in the fictional town of Makovín during the turn of the century, La Belle Epoque, the Jugendstil days of the Habsburg Monarchy. An unusual family arrives at the train station – inventor Leoš Šína, his wife Ludovika, and their eight-year-old daughter Lenka. Mr. Šína is there to show the mayor one of his inventions – a portable hotel room. But when Lenka notices that the one hand of the train station clock is gone, replaced with a tiny man, the trip turns into a dramatic quest for the stolen clock-hand. Vratislav Maňák, a young and critically acclaimed writer, tells one of the first Czech steampunk stories. The lush atmosphere is complemented by the blue-and-brown illustrations of artist Juraj Horváth, multiple-winner of the Most Beautiful Czech Book prize.
age: +8 format: 163 x 238 mm pages: 80 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2014
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Youth Fiction adventure
ONE SCARY SUMMER Strašidelné prázdniny
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age: +8 format: 163 x 238 mm pages: 96 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2014
Ivana Peroutková Zuzana Seye Set on a farm in Southern Bohemia, this adventure weaves horror elements into its thrilling plot. Táňa and Áňa, two ten-year-olds, spend every summer at an old farmhouse. This year, however, from the very start strange things keep happening around them. Áňa’s grandfather gives the two friends an old photograph of Klára, a girl who once lived on the farm and died when she was ten years old. Soon after they are visited by an odd girl who recently moved into the village. Is it an eerie coincidence that she too is named Klára? She is convinced that the farm is hiding a deep secret, as if it is haunted by some ghost. As more omens appear, she tries to summon the spirit. Táňa and Áňa don’t quite believe in any of it, but as their fear mixes with curiosity the desire to know the unknown proves irresistible. When they find an old forgotten doll in the barn, a string of bizarre discoveries, inexplicable mysteries, and deadly events unfold. With the help of two boys from the village, the friends uncover something completely unexpected.
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Youth Fiction fantasy
AMELIE AND THE DARKNESS Amélie a tma
age: +8 format: 163 x 238 mm pages: 92 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2012
Petra Neomillnerová Lubomír Kupčík Amélie is 12... and she has been for 122 long years. She has black hair and wears black clothes; she even rides a black bicycle. Her hands are cold and it is only at night that Amélie leaves the house where she lives with her mom. Having no friends and being different makes her sadder with each of her 122 years… until an unexpected encounter with Markéta cheers her up. All of a sudden she has a friend to laugh and play with, someone to talk to. The girls keep their friendship a secret until Amélie saves Markéta’s life… The book un was a tremendous success with readers and critics alike.
AMELIE AND THE BRIGHT WORLD
Youth Fiction fantasy
Amélie a barevný svět
Petra Neomillnerová Lubomír Kupčík In the Prague neighborhood of Trója stands a strange house where time has stood still for 123 years. But the house is no longer abandoned nor dark. The original inhabitants, Amélie and her mom, are ghosts, but now they live there together with Markéta and her mother who help them discover our living world of colors. But things are changing now as Markéta falls in love with Sam and the two girls investigate a mysterious boy named Jakub, whom they meet in the Old Town… This wonderful book is a loose sequel to the bestselling Amelie and the Darkness.
age: +8 format: 163 x 238 mm pages: 92 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2013
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INITIATION ISLAND
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Seventh Sense Saga A thrilling, mysterious read that blends reality with fantasy. These adventures of three children attending a magical school were originally posted by the author on the Internet, but received such a tremendous response from readers that it was soon published as a book.
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Initiation Island is the first book of the nine-book Seventh Sense saga. Hanka, Sváťa and Rafan live together in Cozy House, which has never ever been as cozy as the name implies. Children there labor all day for just a bit of gruel and old bread, a little like in Oliver Twist’s orphanage. One day after a storm when the children are collecting washed up shells and amber on the beach, Hanka finds a great ring in the sand… At that exact moment the mysterious stranger Vron receives a signal from somewhere in Europe that sends him on a quest to find the one who has put on the ring. It leads him to Cozy House, where he recognizes the extraordinary aura around the children and leads them to the Island of Choice. There the children discover that they have a seventh sense and they begin to study in Santarena: a world of magic that they never believed to exist!
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1. Initiation Island (Ostrov zasvěcení) 2. Death of the Magic Genie (Smrt kouzelného džina) 3. The Dragon-Captor (Únosce draků) 4. Return to the Dragon What is His (Vrať drakovi, co je jeho) 5. Leader of the Lost (Průvodce ztracených) 6. Slave to Beauty (Otrocká krása) Coming soon: 7. The Thief from the Fifth Fort (Zlodějíček z pátých hradeb) 8. The Dragon’s Mark (Dračí cejch) 9. Right to Death (Bez práva na život)
Acclaim from readers: “I read through these books in one go. Even my mom, who’s 66 years old, loved the book. She told me: I didn’t even get to the cleaning on Saturday – I couldn’t tear myself away from the book.” “I’d like to congratulate the author on such a readable book. I read all seven books in less than two weeks. It’s a better read than Harry Potter.”
PRISONERS OF MINECRAFT
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Petr Heteša This breathtaking story based on the world famous computer game will captivate 10 to 15-year-old readers who like action, danger, humor, and surprising reversals. It will also capture the interest of those who spend their time on computers and are reluctant to crack open a book. Everything is going just fine for Dave and Luke. They use the stone sword to kill creepers; arrows work best for skeletons. That is up until the moment when a bolt of lightening hits the house mid-game, shorting out the electricity and resetting their wi-fi to hell itself. The boys are thrown into Minecraft for real, a game they thought they knew well. Their first encounter with a creeper proves that the reality is a bit different. But this
lightning-hacked version of the game refuses to follow the original rules: the mobs rip off their tame masks and reveal themselves to be bloodthirsty monsters. Not only that, but their classmate Susann finds herself in the same world. She has never even played the game before and has no idea what is going on. Luke and Dave know that succeeding here is a matter of life and death. Luckily their mobile phones work and Roman’s support team is sitting in the living room at the laptop, doing everything it can to get them out of there. But the endermen have their own devilish plan and time is growing mercilessly short.
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age: +8 format: 145 x 210 mm pages: 272 pp binding: paperback first edition: 2014
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Gift Books
LABYRINTHS OF THE WORLD Labyrinty světa
age: +12 format: 240 x 320 mm pages: 40 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2014
Václav Cílek Pavel Čech, Iku Dekune, Matěj Forman, Renáta Fučíková, Jan Hísek, Michaela Kukovičová, Galina Miklínová, Markéta Prachatická, Petr Sís, Chrudoš Valoušek, Martin Velíšek, Jiří Votruba A unique gift book featuring labyrinths from the minds of renowned artists Readers can explore the illustrated labyrinths with their fingers or their imaginations, reading through the text of Václav Cílek, who for years has been fascinated by mazes. The world today seems to be returning to the principle of the labyrinth once again. “A maze is a terrible place, like a prison, where one can be lost forever. A maze makes you lose your way, a labyrinth leads you unexpectedly into uncharted areas, like the center of the world or the center of your soul.”
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SEVENTH HEAVEN V sedmém nebi
age: all format: 210 x 235 mm pages: 176 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 1964 re–edition: 2013
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Jiří Kolář Vladimír Fuka Art and fun in one book. Illustrated jokes, rebuses and games for children and adults alike.
The timeless publication artfully captures the “Mad Men” era of New York for readers of all ages.
A fantastic artifact full of humor, non-senses, beautiful pictures, where every detail is so surprising. The first edition gained prestigious Torchio d´Oro award for the graphic in Bologna in 1965 and was translated in English, Italian and German. The author of the Italian text translation is famous writer Gianni Rodari.
The unique essence of New York is poetically celebrated in Vladimír Fuka’s brilliant, colorful illustrations and collages and Zdeněk Mahler’s playful accompanying narrative. The book takes readers on a charming journey of discovery through the magnificent metropolis’s architectural landmarks, cultural hot spots, and ethnically diverse neighborhoods. New York was created already in 60es, but the entire print run was pulped after Fuka emigrated to US. The book was finally brought to life when Mahler’s grandson discovered surviving printing proofs. Fifty years later, it remains as fresh as ever.
“There are pages to look at, pages to read and pages to play with. There are also blank spaces where you can scrawl something... I had a lot of fun with this book. And I’ll bet all of my chips against yours, that you’ll enjoy it too.“ (Gianni Rodari)
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Vladimír Fuka (1926–1977) was a Czech illustrator, graphic artist, painter, and sculptor. In the 1950s and ‘60s, Fuka created a number of innovative books for both children and adults and has won numerous international awards.
age: all format: 210 x 235 mm pages: 152 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2008 rights sold: English worldwide Polish
„.. It is one of the most imaginative and beautiful travel guides ever written, and a charming companion for anyone journeying to the Big Apple“ (Artdaily.org)
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Guide Book
TOWNS IN THE ALPHABET Abeceda (z) měst
age: +8 format: 297 x 210 mm pages: 64 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2015
Jan Laštovička From A to Z, there is a town or a city for every letter of the alphabet. The author of this picture book has traveled them all and created a beautiful guidebook for those who want to learn their letters and towns of the world as well. Hop on board and get to know Antwerp, Delhi or Helsinki. You can travel as far as Zadar!
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Mária Nerádová A wonderfully illustrated and conceived dictionary for children. Based on differences and similarities of Czech and Slovak languages, it can easily work in any language combination. Isolated words are interspersed with large double pages with a lot of small stories hidden in them. Finally, a fun way to learn a foreign language!
age: +5 format: 195 x 255 mm pages: 96 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2014
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Aleš Čuma A fun way to help beginners master basic vocabulary The books become a good helper for learning and practicing foreign words. On the fun images that illustrate the current life situations, you will find the names of things that are encountered daily. Focusing on travel, entertainment, household items, school, sports, etc. each thematic unit is completed by simple phrases from life. At the end there is a comprehensive bilingual dictionary with all the words from the book. The manual is designed for children, but not limited to them.
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NEW PROJECT Aleš Čuma Essential words, typical situation on the road and essential phrases for travellers. At the airport (departures, arrival) – On the plane – At the railway and bus station – On the train – In the port – In the centre of the city – Transport and the underground – Looking for the right direction – At the stop – Prepositions of place – A car – A bicycle – At the car rental place – At the hotel – In the room – Room facilities – Problems with accommodation – Food and beverages – In a restaurant – At the bar.
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Anglictina.com A modern textbook for learning English on your own MODERN MULTIMEDIA METHOD – learn English in a fun and interesting way with this beautiful textbook. This book contains 40 lessons with a review in every fifth lesson. Each lesson presents a theme and grammatical concept, which are then followed by exercises. In the Grammar Booster section you will find basic concepts – the most frequent tenses, comparatives and superlatives, uses of the article, countable and uncountable nouns, etc. The Vocabulary Booster file helps you practice and memorize vocabulary corresponding to the theme of each lesson. Business English prepares you for “the corporate life.” This book will enable you to compose business letters and correspondence, hold meetings and conferences, and speak confidently on the telephone – all in English. 2 CDs with MP3 files contain five hours worth of listening exercises, phrases, dialogues, vocabulary, and more.
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“Why go out for a hamburger when you have a steak at home?” (Paul Newman)
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Educational Textbooks
Schoolbooks and textbooks for preschool children are focused on their skills and development in such a way that they make it easier for them to start school. Practical handbooks for older children follow on from their school education and try to develop their knowledge through games. Each textbook for children includes a motivation story, introduced by an illustrated character, instructions for adults, and of course illustrated work materials for children.
JiĹ™ina BednĂĄĹ™ovĂĄ Richard Ĺ marda age: +2.5-4 format: 210 x 297 mm pages: 64 pp binding: paperback ďŹ rst edition: 2013 rights sold: Russian, Slovak
CRAYONS LEARN DRAWING Jak se pastelky nauÄ?ily kreslit Exercises for children between 2.5 and 4 years which will develop smooth motoric and psychological functions necessary for drawing and writing, coordination of hand and eye, perception of space and connections with the direction of leading an outline. The purpose is to motivate children to draw in such a way that they not only develop their skills but also experience satisfaction from creating something on their own. The book contain motivation story for children, introduced by two pencil characters Mary and Betty, and methodology instructions for parents and teachers.to correctly name colors, to recognize shapes, and to count to ten on their ďŹ ngers.
Motivation Instruction story for adults for kids
WRITING SKILLS Crayons Learn Drawing Between Us Crayons Crayons Chatting Crayons at Studio
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The series contain a system of exercises tailored to the progression of development of ďŹ ne motorics skills necessary for drawing and writing, hand-eye coordination and space perception. The exercises introduce two cartoon pencil characters Mary and Betty.
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Orientation in space and time, General preschool development, Methodology
MATH SKILLS Bob the Reindeer’s Counting 1 Bob the Reindeer’s Counting 2 Bob the Reindeer’s Counting 3
age 2.5 – 4 age 3 – 5 age 4 – 6
The exercises introduced by cartoon character Bob the Reindeer develop talents for maths and thinking and prevent children’s problems with maths after they start primary school.
DEVELOPMENT OF VISUAL PERCEPTION Development of Visual Perception 1 Development of Visual Perception 2 Development of Visual Perception 3
age 2.5 – 4 age 3 – 5 age 4 – 6
This series introduced by Mole Barbora develops the perception and recognition of colors, the orientation in space (objects in the front / background), the perception of details, horizontal eye movement from left to right and the visual memory.
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PREHISTORIC PRINTS Otisky pravÄ›ku age: +8 format: 163 x 237 mm pages: 96 pp binding: paperback ďŹ rst edition: 2013
The Young Explorer’s Handbook This book by renowned paleontologist and popular scientist BoĹ™ivoj ZĂĄruba offers information and tips for starting explorations and beginning collections of that which lies all around us. Âť What do fossils look like Âť Funny fossil stories Âť Famous discoveries Âť Out in the ďŹ eld Âť First ďŹ nds Âť Starting a collection Âť Buying fossils, carefully! Âť The Earth’s calendar
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THE FUN SCIENCE SERIES is aimed at elementary school students interested in science and technical disciplines. The topics are presented in an extremely clear and entertaining manner, tying the theme into its broader context. It presents a variety of fun experiments that children can perform according to the clear instructions. The necessary tools can be found around the house, so the young scientists can easily enjoy their scientific discoveries. 167 x 225 mm, paperback.
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INVESTIGATING LIQUIDS Zkoumáme kapaliny
Simple experiments, deductions, and explanations of the basic laws of physics. This book popularizes physics. Can water flow against gravity? Which colors are mixed to make ink for pens? How do atomizers work? Can iron float? How do submarines work? Can fountains work without pumps? How do water clocks work? Can the color be removed from cola? Is it possible to cook with a paper pan? By following the instructions in this book, a child can answer all these questions and more. Age 11–15
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WONDERFUL SUMMER EXPERIMENTS WITH WATER Báječné letní experiment s vodou
This fun book shows elementary-school-aged children how to transform a garden or pool into a science lab. With the aid of some simple tools, children will discover on their own how certain natural laws function. Children have fun as they repeat experiments and learn a ton. They will learn, for example, how water fountains, water mills, and marble roller coasters work. Using a plastic bottle, they’ll even learn about torpedos. Age 7–11
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FUN EXPERIMENTS FOR KIDS Zábavné experiment pro děti
Simple physics and chemistry experiments for young scientists. This book can be used either by children at home or as an educational supplement at school or afterschool activities. Using simple tools, children can perform interesting experiments that test the laws of nature, and clearly learn scientific facts. Among other things, children will build a cord-phone, models of hands, a marble rollercoaster, and an hour glass. Age 9–12
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FUN MATH / Hravá matematika Games with Planes, Curves, Angles, Numbers and Codes. Age 11-15
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MOVING IMAGES / Pohyblivé obrázky How Projectors and Movie Cameras Work. Make your own projector. Age 11-15
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FUN GEOMETRY / Hravá geometrie Games with Bodies and Shapes – Geometrical facts for the curious. Age 8-12
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YOUNG ENGINEER Mladý technik
age: +12 format: 210 x 297 mm pages: 112 pp binding: paperback first edition: 2014
Radek Chajda Do you know where lightning balls come from? How to become invisible? When the first robot was made? How lie detectors work? This book presents a mosaic of contemporary issues and curiosities from the technical world. Progress is marching ahead quicker than ever, but we are still trying to drive, fly and sail faster (and more economically and ecologically). We also want better technology for our households and higher industrial production. This book guides us through the world of modern technology, helping us understand why and how the things around us work. For further insight, the book also presents a history of technology. It also teaches you how to use items you can easily find at home to make simple, yet functional machines, like a sail-wagon, a solar lighter, and a rocket from matches.
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Milan Bárta Tomáš Profant Chemical elements create our food, our bodies, the tools in our workshops, bathrooms, and pantries ... We can even find them in places we wouldn’t expect. Additionally, their discovery, production and use have fascinating stories. This book introduces over forty elements, concentrating on those that feature most frequently in school syllabi. Correction of inaccuracies, mistakes and myths * Present use of the elements and their compounds * Historical curiosities * Practical and theoretical projects * Funny illustrations and full-color photographs * Periodic table * Mnemonics * Jokes from chemistry class
age: +10 format: 170 x 243 mm pages: 112 pp binding: paperback first edition: 2012 rights sold: Polish
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Educational Playful Learning
COUNTING FOR FUN Hravé počítání
age: +5 format: 297 x 220 mm pages: 48 + 16 pp binding: paperback first edition: 2012
Martin Vlach Kids can practice basic arithmetic with these exercises that are presented as games, puzzles, fill-in-the-blanks, riddles, mazes, drawings, pictures, and Sudoku. The book includes a variety of games that will train children’s memories, observational and mathematical abilities, and their logical thinking. The book makes an excellent addition to what children learn in kindergarten and first grade; it makes great practice for over the holidays.
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Educational Playful Learning
Zábavná grafomotorika
Šárka Neoralová-Pokorná Martin Vlach The exercises and rebuses included in this book help children prepare for that important first step into the world of school. Children are guided through this engaging workbook by a little monkey named Felix and his grandfather, an adventurer, who thinks up fun tasks for Felix, which he happily shares. This book appeals to both parents and teachers alike; with it children can learn and keep themselves entertained, without needing any assistance from adults.
age: +5 format: 210 x 297 mm pages: 64 pp binding: paperback first edition: 2013
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RECIPES FOR LITTLE CHEFS – WORLD COOKING humorous illustrations and thrilling comics and
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age: +6 format: 210 x 297 mm pages: 65 pp binding: paperback / HC ďŹ rst edition: 2009
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Art Techniques
CREATIVE WORK FOR TEENAGERS Kreativní tvoření pro náctileté
age:: +10 format: 210 x 270 mm pages: 104 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2013
Radka Fleková The best ideas for creative girls! For all the girls who want to stand out and make themselves original jewelry, T-shirts, make-up bags, broaches, rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, headbands – simply cool and fun stuff. In a detailed way the book describes, step by step with the help of photos, how to easily create all of the accessories. With some enthusiasm and a little patience every girl can create the coolest accessories in the world – ones she’ll be proud to wear.
» Material and tools » Techniques » 27 unique projects » Tons of ideas » Beads, polymer clay, textile, steel wool
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age: +10 format: 167 x 225 mm pages: 112 pp binding: hardcover first edition: 2013
PLAYING WITH POLYMER CLAY
CROCHET WITH BEADS
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Monika Brýdová Relax and create with polymer clay! Now you easily can, since we are offering techniques, ideas, and inspiration. In this brand new book you will find twenty creative projects, so look forward to learning patterns like the Lizard, the mysterious Hidden Magic, the patchworklike Bargello, the shiny Fish, and many others. All the methods are explained step-by-step, accompanied by rich photographs and descriptions of the basic materials and tools.
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Radka Fleková A range of beautiful projects, creative tips, and inspiration for crocheting! Necklaces, bracelets, headbands and other products with beads can all be created with crochet. While crocheting beaded jewelry may seem extremely complicated, it is actually deceptively simple. You just need to know how to hold the crochet hook, how to make a strong loop – either a chain or a short wale – and indulge in your fantasies. Besides, you can bring your yarn, beads and crotchet hook anywhere you go. It won’t take up much space in your bag, suitcase or backpack, and you can crochet while you travel, wait in line, or even sit in the doctor’s office. All the instructions are clearly explained and accompanied by photographs. Beginners will be introduced to the necessary materials and tools.
Art Techniques
age: +10 format: 167 x 225 mm pages: 104 pp binding: hardcover first edition: 2013
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Petra Vondrová This book of art projects for 4 to 12-year-olds is invaluable to children, parents, and teachers. The book is divided in four chapters based on the seasons and offers 46 original projects. Every art lesson is broken down into several parts:
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A Goals of the Lesson from the teacher’s perspective B Tools and Material, children will easily find the most commonly used materials around the house or on walks outside C Motivation and Games precede the individual art projects, helping to build children’s imagination while presenting material and techniques that will be used D Art Work, described clearly in a way that is easy to follow; photographs accompany the instructions E Alternatives, the book offers tips for different, modified projects F Conclusion offers further activities with the finished product and reinforces the lessons learned
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You can use even the plainest newspaper to create beautiful baskets, Christmas platters, or pretty decorations. This book guides you through the basic techniques of basket weaving and similar projects. It offers a range of ideas that can inspire your own creations. It teaches everything beginners need to know, from preparing materials to different weaving techniques. Readers can easily follow the instructions, since each one is illustrated with a photograph.
Lucie Dvořáková ORIGINAL WREATHS AND NATURAL DECORATIONS
Originální věnce a přírodní dekorace Making wreaths and natural decorations opens up a limitless supply of possibilities. No matter what you make them from, they will always become a beautiful decoration – you never have to worry about combining unusual materials and there are no limits. A wreath from a phone book or corks? An arrangement made from carpet rolls? » 40 unique projects: 22 original wreaths and 18 enchanting natural decorations » Use of traditional and non – traditional materials » Tools and instructions » Inspiration for new projects
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WIRE WONDERS MODERN WIREWORK Hrátky s dráky, moderní drátenictví
This book serves as a guide to producing wirework jewelry and accessories. Make your own brooches, rings, and earrings. The individual projects are organized by their level of difficulty and skill, so the book is perfect for beginners and experts alike. Each step is explained clearly and accompanied by photographs. » A History of Wirework » Ideas for Inspiration » Materials and Tips » Projects » A Gallery of Wirework Projects
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“Worth adding to your library!“ (David Brill) “Excellent book with models suitable for firsttime to intermediate folders. The diagrams in this book show more than the average origami book. Not only does it give instructions for each model, but it also shows how to make variations and use the same base for different models.“ (Ryan McDonell)
THE GUIDE TO INTERIOR DESIGN
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Průvodce bytového designéra
» 20 real life case studies » Original tips for every room of the house » Advice and tips for a successful start to a career in interior design Team of authors Theories of interior Design: » Conceptualization and Inspiration » Styles and Trends » Drafting and Technical Drawing » Room Arrangement » Color » Materials and Construction » Textiles and Decor » Computer Aided Design » Portfolio and Career Planning Design Your Entire Home: » Walkway » Entrance, Closets, Storage spaces » Living Room » Study and Boudoir » Kitchen and Dining Room » Bedroom » Bathroom » Multifunctional Space
The Guide to Interior Design is not just for those who want to become interior designers, but anyone who has ever wanted to learn the professionals’ secrets in order to decorate their own homes. In the first section of the book, the author introduces the readers to the fundamentals that every professional designer needs to know. In the second, she shows how to apply those principles in the design of each individual room of a house or apartment. She will guide you through every aspect of design, from inspiration and conceptualization all the way through materials, technical drawing, drafting, room arrangement, and furniture construction. It will teach you to work with colors, textiles, and décor as well as help you learn about computer aided design, giving advice on the types of software that can serve you best in creating the perfect visualizations. The second part of the book leads you in detail through each room of the home. It points out common situations and principles, offering solutions to a variety of problems that come up in interior design. Quick tips offer you alternative perspectives to typical approaches.Through twenty case studies, drawn from real life examples, you will learn the entire process of an interior designer, from the first meeting with the client and mapping out his requirements all the way through the final realization of the project. The hundreds of illustrations, photographs, and visualizations of completed interiors help make this book a fascinating and practical guide for everyone who loves interior design, professional or not.
format: 225 x 167 mm pages: 216 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2013
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Wellness & Health
format: 167 x 225 mm pages: 152 pp binding: paperback
SHAPING AND STRENGTHENING YOUR BODY FROM YOUR CHAIR + JOGGING YOUR MIND
PILATES FOR EASE OF CONCEPTION + DVD (WELLNESS & HEALTH)
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Věra Kleplová, Jana Dvořáková Would you like to increase your brain power, improve your concentration, and quicken your reactions? Would you like a fun way to jog your mind? What about exercising from your chair, so that you can get in shape even when you must sit and work for a long time? The first part of the book offers a series of fun exercise to increase your concentration – jogging your mind. The exercises can be completed in your chair at work. This method is based on quick and coordinated movements of your arms and legs, which will literally jog your mind. At the moment you begin to feel mentally tired, a couple minutes of exercise will suffice. The second section shows unique exercises to simultaneously firm up and rejuvenate the entire body. In addition to sstrengthening your body it will raise yyour mental productivity and your physical coordination.
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Renata Sabongui Are you completely healthy but can’t fall pregnant? An experienced instructress of the Pilates method, the world reknown Renata Sabongui, has put together a set of exercises for women who are suffering unexplainable sterility or have difficulties with pregnancy. The exercises improve the muscles of the pelvic floor and relieve some of the other pelvic muscles, helping to improve the natural conditions for conception. Among others, the exercises will also help you to strengthen your figure. You will find the complete set of exercises in the attached DVD.
Wellness & Health
format: 167 x 225 mm pages: 104 pp binding: hard cover rights sold: Russian
YOU DON‘T KNOW WHAT YOU EAT BIGGEST BLUFFS OF THE FOOD INDUSTRY
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AN INVESTIGATIVE APPROACH TO SOLVING THE PRINCIPLES OF A HEALTHY DIET
WHAT IS THIS BOOK ABOUT? Petr Fořt, Ivan Mach
Chapter 1: WHAT ARE FATS? What is behind their structure? What are “good” and “bad” fats, how much of them can and should you eat, how many can you eat without risking your health?
Chapter 2: WHAT ARE SUGARS? Aren’t they useless? This is not simply about sugar, but the vast number of carbohydrates whose effects are often unpredictable.
Chapter 3: SALT – MORE PRECIOUS THAN GOLD, OR LEGENDS AND REALITY. Shocking possibilities with the (ab)use of salt.
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CAUTION: Do not read this; it won’t make you feel good! Friendly warning: What you are eating right now is not what it appears to be. Spit it out now! To the surprise of the reader and the publisher the contents of this book are quite serious. It deals with facts vs. myths, real food vs. experts’ recommendations, how food manufacturers lie and hide behind the fame of “cooperating” (i.e. well paid and corrupted) experts. WHO or WHAT decides what a nation will eat? Statements appear in the media from various experts warning about serious consequences from eating a poor diet. But nobody is able to predict how a person will adjust to these new eating habits. Modern food technology is aimed at increasing the shelf-life of food and making food easier to manufacture, not improving its biological value. As independent experts constantly assert, there are major risks today in the level of food quality, and not just from an extreme caloric intake from fats, sugars, and salts. The worst are food additives, including artificial sweeteners, colors, preservatives, and flavors. While there are safe additives, even these can be harmful. Officially approved additives come with risks that only reveal themselves after years of consumption. And we are not even considering the clearly dangerous influence of so-called environmental toxins, or even our own waste containing the residue of medications and birth control hormones.
format: 167 x 225 mm pages: 256 pp binding: paperback first edition: 2014
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Leadership Personnel management Psychology
GUIDE TO THE WORLD OF MANAGERIAL COACHING AND PERSONALITY TYPES
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MENTAL HYGIENE, SELF-DIRECTION, AND AN EFFECTIVE LIFESTYLE.
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format: 165 x 235 mm pages: 340 pp binding: paperback first edition: 2012
Anna Crkalová, Norbert Riethof Coaching is recognized today as one of the most effective methods of increasing the productivity of managers, work groups, and individuals, and helping them achieve their potential. The authors – experienced consultants, trainers, and coaches – provide practical instructions on how to employ in coaching and leadership methods based on the Meyers-Briggs Type Indicator (the most widely used tool for classifying personality types and understanding the differences between them), and how to coach different personality types – what to focus on and what to avoid. The book analyzes the principles, benefits, and requirements of good coaching, presenting a survey of the skills and knowledge an excellent coach must possess. “The authors push typological coaching into a new dimension thanks to their experience in the practice of coaching and their deep knowledge of psychological types. They help readers use personality classification not just practically but even creatively – considering the personalities of both the coach and the coached.” (David Megginson)
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A uniquely integrated approach: coaching is as much about who we are as what we do!
Eva Bedrnová and team of authors Think through problems about reaching your goals before they threaten your physical and psychological health! The book provides a professional view towards the problems of mental hygiene, self-direction, and an effective lifestyle. » theoretical and practical approaches to everyday reality, external stimuli, the rhythm of life, the balance between work and leisure, an efficient lifestyle, mental health, and stress management » guide to mental disorders and treatments » self-awareness as a basis for self-direction » goals, prioritization, and time management » ethics, etiquette, and personal image » developing social relationships on the basis of empathy, self-awareness, self-esteem, and assertiveness » basic facts about stress (management, defense mechanisms, critical factors) and methods of preventing negative psychological and social disorders, such as workaholism, burning out, and mobbing » living efficiently (work-life balance, well-being), finding fulfillment and joy in work, relationships, and family
IN C R E AS E Y TH E Q UA LIT R O F YO U LIF E !
format: 165 x 235 mm pages: 360 pp binding: paperback first edition: 2009, updated: 2014
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VERSATILE LEADERSHIP Versatilní vedení
Leadership Personnel management Psychology
The dynamic balance of management skills. The unique concept of versatile leadership, which highlights the necessity of adopting a seemingly contradictory but complementary set of managerial skills and applying them in a balanced and appropriate manner. The book offers methods to avoid a one-sided management approach that relies too heavily on the strengths of the leader’s personality at the expense of those of their counterparts (“directed” versus “soft” leadership, focusing on tasks versus focusing on relationships) in order to achieve the greatest efficiency in management. Karel Pavlica, Eva Jarošová. 165 x 235 mm, 228 pp, paperback. 2010
PERSONALITY TYPES: FRIENDS, LOVERS, SPOUSES, ADULTS, AND CHILDREN Typologie osobnosti – přátelé, milenci, manželé, dospělí a děti
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This book introduces the broader public to the typology of personalities. It studies in detail the dynamics of personalities, the development people of specific personalities undergo throughout their lives, and psychological disorders that can manifest during specific incidents in a person’s life. The author explores why some people are immediately likeable and why others have exactly the opposite effect. It provides a humorous but fascinating analysis of friendships, romantic relationships, and the influence of personality types on one’s personal life. The book also examines the personality types of children, how and why parents of specific types have children with types different from them. It even covers learning and educational approaches that work best for teachers of different personality types. Michal Čakrt, 165 x 235 mm, 364 pp, paperback. 2008
PERSONALITY TYPES: CAREER CHOICE AND PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS Typologie osobnosti – volba povolání, kariéra a profesní úspěch Our work is a crucial part of our life. In order to lead a fulfilling life, a person should devote their efforts to what corresponds best to their own personality type. In his newest book the author, a renowned trainer and consultant, reveals the fundamental links between personality types and career choice. He offers advice on how different personality types can capitalize on their specific traits and strengths by selecting certain professions, as well as warning about weaknesses and potential “blind spots.” The book shows which positions suit different types (and which do not), and where they can excel. It posits the theory that by understanding our own personality type we can better recognize which skills we should develop and refine in order that they become competitive edges instead of personal hurdles. Michal Čakrt, 165 x 235 mm, 220 pp, paperback. 2010
PERSONALITY TYPES FOR MANAGERS Typologie osobnosti pro manažery Managerial styles, decisiveness, communication, conflicts, team work, time management, and adaptability. Popular book based upon Jung’s renowned typological theories. It provides methods to help us better understand ourselves through the lens of personality typology, how to recognize our personal style of management and approach to work, so that we may act quickly and decisively, resolving issues before they become problems. An understanding of personality types proves invaluable in the workplace as it allows us to recognize how we make decisions, communicate, experience and resolve conflicts, manage our time, approach teamwork, and adapt to changes. The more we know about our own personality type, the more we can accept others for who they are, not for who we want them to be. Michal Čakrt, 165 x 235 mm, 308 pp, paperback. 2012
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FATEFUL MOMENTS OF THE 20TH CENTURY
HIDDEN BY THE LAYERS OF TIME
Osudové okamžiky XX století
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Objevy pod vrstvami času
EVENTS THAT FUNDAMENTALLY SHAPED THE WORLD
format: 160 x 240 mm pages: 696 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2011
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Karel Pacner A journalist and historian, the author of the book has spent much of his time engaging in a systematic study of the archives of the secret police; his discoveries there have informed this fascinating and sophisticated book, which examines world history through a uniquely Central European lens. Fateful Moments of the 20th Century is not a historical encyclopedia in the traditional sense with detailed summaries of wars and dry events that occurred in the course of history. Karel Pacner, using facts uncovered in his own research, concentrates on key incidents that influenced the course of world history. With his extraordinary knack for seeing overlooked historical connections, he reveals the often cruel truth behind the bloodiest century in human history. It is fascinating how eruditely and empathetically he shows his readers how disparate events gradually build upon each other, how shockwaves from one country spread to another, and how eventually the effects shape the entire world’s development. Mankind’s desire for wealth is a characteristic feature of the previous century, and the story of the 20th century revolves around the exploitation of these yearnings by ideologues, beginning with Lenin the Russian bibliophile and his compatriot, the Georgian bank robber Stalin, who attracted followers to their naïve theory of universal prosperity. Each of the fourteen chapters includes a brief glossary of terms crucial to the era discussed as well as portraits of people who affected the century.
Vladimír Socha The fascinating history of dinosaurs' discovery. At the beginning of the 19th century, when the fossilized remains of dinosaurs, pterodactyls, and other giant vertebrates were unearthed and analyzed scientifically for the first time, a window opened letting humanity glimpse ancient geological ages which they had no idea even existed. Paleontology – the study of prehistoric life – was in its infancy, and the idea that giant reptiles once roamed the land instead of carriages and locomotives shocked the people of London, Paris, and other large cities. The book explores the fascinating history (prescientific and scientific) of the discovery of fossils, which have led to the current state of paleontology. Did prehistoric man also collect fossils? What must they have thought about the giant bones of a mammoth? How did the idea of the griffin and other legendary beasts arise? Which scientist served as the inspiration for the character of Indiana Jones? Which fossils were destroyed and which were stolen during the first and second world war? How did scientists discover that an enormous meteor helped kill off the dinosaurs? The answers to these questions, and many others, can be found in this book.
format: 145 x 205 mm pages: 208 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2014
CHARLES IV: ROMAN EMPEROR, CZECH KING
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Charles IV’s name belongs on the small list of figures whose life and deeds have left an indelible mark on European history. His life and work have fascinated people for centuries, and continues to do so today. This unique publication presents this ruler from a multiplicity of perspectives. The gripping read describes his childhood at the French court, his stay in Italy, his fights with his father, John of Luxemburg, his ascension to the Bohemian throne, his gradual consolidation of Czech lands and the Holy Roman Empire. It explores both his political acts and personal life, as well as examining the broader culture and mentality of the time, the life of the court, economic problems of the era, issues of dynasty, and Charles IV’s personal legacy. The contemporary articles and essays presented in this book offer unique insights into the life of this remarkable monarch and the age in which he lived.
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Halina Pawlowská
format: 115 x 185 mm pages: 184 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2011
Halina Pawlowská A darkly comedic story about a young woman who is deciding not only between three fateful men, but also her career in an international firm, a mountain meadow, and her desire to be the most beautiful of all.
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Halina Pawlowská (1955) is a famous author and screenwriter. She was born to a Ukrainian poet and a Czech teacher, and studied screenwriting and dramaturgy at FAMU. She has written dozens of TV comedies and film scripts; she is the author of 24 books. Much of her literature stems from her unique childhood, and she often writes about love and marriage. She mostly writes short stories and feuilletons drawn from her life. She has founded a number of dailies and magazines. She has received great acclaim for her work. She has won the TýTý TV award twice for her talk show Banánové rybičky, which Czech Television ran from 1999 to 2007. Her film Thanks for Every New Morning won the Czech Lion (the top Czech film award) in four different categories. The script was even awarded a prize at Robert Redford’s Sundance Film Festival. She has won numerous awards for her books, even the award for the most widely read author in both the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
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format: 115 x 185 mm pages: 128 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 1995 rights sold: Polish, German
Halina Pawlowská This story of a woman’s yearning for love, an equal partner, and a happy family is told with intelligent humor and remorseless self-deprecation. The heroine, originally a shop assistant, studies for a psychology degree in order to be seen as an equal to her architect husband. He, however, leaves her since he feels neglected during her studies and decides he wants a simple life with an uncomplicated wife. Any attempt our heroine makes to find new love results in a fiasco.
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This bittersweet novel tells the story of the Hakundek family, who moves to Czechoslovakia from Transcarpathian Ukraine. The plot unfolds over the twenty years following the Soviet occupation, during the time of “Normalization”. The protagonist is Olga, who experiences her first love and disappointment, and dreams of studying screenwriting despite her questionable background — to get past the communist gatekeepers and into film school she will need an iron will and 104 signatures attesting that “her uncle was not a bourgeois nationalist”. Her father also plays a crucial role in the story, an authoritative and ambitious man, a poet and pensioner, who holds never-ending parties in their apartment for friends and family from the Ukraine. The author injects humor and tenderness into this tale of tough times and difficult moments. The book inspired the famous and successful film of the same name.
format: 115 x 185 mm pages: 136 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 1996 rights sold: Polish
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Crime Novels
THE LONELY HOUSE Dům na samotě
Michaela Klevisová
Michaela Klevisová (1976) studied Journalism at Charles University, and debuted as a writer in 2007 with her thriller, The Steps of a Murderer. For that book, and her novel, The Lonely House, she won the Jiří Marek prize twice: both in 2008 and 2012. Michaela Klevisová is an editor of the Cosmopolitan magazine, for which she writes columns on literary news. She has written articles about the market for art and about art exhibitions for Hospodářské Noviny’s magazine IN; Travel Digest has published her travelogues. In 2008 she worked as a screenwriter for the series “Ulice” on TV Nova.
Michaela Klevisová format:: 125 x 205 mm pages: 296 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2011
A mystery taking place in the romantic yet grim setting of an old mill and riding stable. The body of a young woman is found in the forest behind a remote village. Two similar murders occurred in Prague recently, so it is no wonder that the sleepy little village has begun to panic. Has a serial killer from the capital moved to town? After Nela breaks up with her boyfriend Martin, the designer stays in the old mill she wanted to restore with him. Nela cannot stop thinking about the murder, especially since the last person to be seen with the victim was Martin. The lead detecive on the case is the charismatic inspector Bergman, who begins to
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untangle the knotted relationships of the townspeople. Such a small village cannot hide so many passions and problems for long. Soukup, the horse trainer, has enough problems of his own with his stable, not to mention his disenchanted wife and daughter, a single mother of a teenage son. The businessman Jindra is trying to keep his marriage and love affair in balance, even though his mistress is tired of sharing him. Bergman will learn a lot at Lenin’s, the bar run by the ever curious Indy, but there are secrets both big and small that must be uncovered before the crime can be solved.
“Beautifully portrayed relationships, expertly crafted tension, the frightening setting of an abandoned mill, and an intelligent conclusion. Bravo.”
Crime Novels
THE STEPS OF A MURDERER
WAITING FOR THE CAT
Kroky vraha Michaela Klevisová format: 125 x 205 mm pages: 362 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2007
A young woman was strangled in a Prague park last night. Reporter Julie Kellerová appears to be the last one who spoke to the victim. Not only that, the victim bears a striking resemblance to Julie’s daughter, Klára. Is it a coincidence or did the murderer mistake her for someone else? It is up to charming inspector Josef Bergman to solve the puzzle and reveal the secrets of the past.
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Čekání na kocoura Michaela Klevisová Alice sets out on a winding journey to meet her daughter; Delfina no longer wants to be single; moving to the city has been hard for Théo; little David must come to terms with his parents’ divorce… but they all have one thing in common: their affection for cats. Fourteen sensitive tales about the relationships of people who are “catty” in a very different way. They will touch your heart and put a smile on your face.
format: 115 x 185 mm pages: 192 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2012
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THE HE STORY THIEF Zlodějka příběhů Michaela Klevisová format: 125 x 205 mm pages: 362 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2007
TV producer Anna Valentová is a controversial figure – people love her or hate her. Anna wants to be the best, but her hard-earned reputation is crumbling before her eyes: her daughter is missing and someone is blackmailing Anna after discovering that she has been firing writers once she has stolen their story ideas. When Anna is found with a pitchfork in her back at a company retreat, charismatic inspector Bergman must explore her relationships and affairs to solve the murder.
THE MONTMARTRE CAT Kocour z Montmartru Michaela Klevisová The Montmartre Cat continues the story of the hit book Waiting for the Cat and it is the writer’s most personal work to date. Michaela Klevisová beautifully captures the relationship between cats and people, emphasizing the idea of letting your heart take the lead, and that “to be” is often far better than “to have.”
format: 115 x 185 mm pages: 176 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2013
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ON THE HILL Na kopci
Jiří Březina
Jiří Březina (1980) was born in České Budějovice and studied at Charles University. Influenced by Scandinavian detective fiction, he set out to write a mystery that was darker than typical Czech fare but without the brutality so often found in Nordic fi ction. This novel is his first literary work. Presently he writes copy for webpages, while also working tirelessly on his next story.
Jiří Březina format:: 125 x 205 mm pages: 376 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2013
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In this unorthodox detective story the mystery arises not from a dead body, but a battered soul. On a hill above a small mountain village called Výtoň, an angel appears to nineyear-old Marie: the wind howls, the whole house shakes under the gusts. It all happens in an instant, but also for an eternity…Twelve years later, Milan, a journalism student, sets out for the place that has now become a pilgrimage site. He’s there to investigate the story and interview witnesses, so he can write his thesis on the Miracle of Výtoň. During his research, he uncovers some clues that indicate the apparition may have happened quite differently. Did little Marie really see an angel, or was it something of this world?
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The Church refuses to recognize the miracle, and Marie, the only true witness, is stuck working in a dive bar. Stricken with inexplicable anxiety, a trip down memory lane is the last thing she wants. A meeting with Helena, a former policewoman who left Prague behind for Výtoň, opens Milan’s eyes. From her experience as a cop, she believes the child must have undergone some unspeakable trauma. The miracle must be a way of protecting her fragile psyche from acknowledging what really occurred. What happened on that hill? Is Marie a prophet or a victim? Working together, Helena and Milan might just uncover the truth.
“They say Jiří Březina wrote his first book, On the Hill, as a bet. Well, he hit the jackpot with this chilling and well-constructed story. His description of life in Výtoň is particularly spot on.” Alena Slezáková, idnes.cz
LETTERS TO KAFKA
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Dopisy Kafkovi
Irena Obermannová
Irena Obermannová (1962) is a poet, screenwriter, and arguably the most controversial Czech writer. She studied dramaturgy and screenwriting at FAMU and works on a number of successful Czech television shows (Ordinace v růžové zahradě, Život je ples). She has written more than 15 books, including Diary of a Mad Wife and Weird Hair which were turned into fi lms. She received a great deal of attention for her book Book of Secrets (Tajná kniha), which many speculated was a veiled confession of an aff air with Václav Havel. The world-renowned photographer Jan Saudek has helped create the covers for her books.
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A novel based on the figure of journalist, author, and translator Milena Jesenská: Kafka’s great love. The book’s format, a collection of fictitious letters from Milena Jesenská to Franz Kafka, is written as a response to Kafka’s famous Letters to Milena. “Jesenská was a real character: she used drugs, stole, loved beautiful dresses and interesting men, and was not a very good mother,” says Obermannová of the reporter. “Jesenská was one of the first to recognize that Kafka was a genius. This was her great strength: she saw things before others. Although their relationship ended, they never managed to be free of the other.”
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format: 130 x 200 mm pages: 208 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2013
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MYTHMAKER Pohádkář
Bára Nesvadbová
Barbara Nesvadbová format:: 115 x 185 mm pages: 208 pp binding: hard cover first edition: 2008
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The modern tale of a man trapped in his own lies to the two women he loves. The main heroine, spontaneous reporter Karla, falls head over heels for aging rake Mara. Paralyzed by her passion, she refuses to see that he is having a similar affair with Dana, a pragmatic lawyer. Mara is a Mythmaker, the type of man who lives for his pride, not his responsibilities. He cultivates his masculinity, but neglects everything and everyone else. He adores women, but ignores their feelings. Loving two women? It isn’t easy, but a guy can manage. And if the two women go along with it… both hold out for a glimmer of hope, addicted to love…
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The bestseller has been made into a movie of the same name, which, in addition to featuring popular Czech actors, marks the first time actress and top model Eva Herzigová has starred in a Czech movie. “Mythmaker is a story of ordinary people. Ordinary men and ordinary women living their ordinary lives with their ordinary desires, hopes, and relationships, in which they will never win. An ordinary story that happens all the time and all around us. But it’s written in an extraordinary way that makes it so believable, it seems almost impossible that the author herself has not lived through it…”
A story of addiction, passion, and defe at made into a film starring Eva Her zigová
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A DIARY OF A BITCH Bestiář
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This work by Bára Nesvadbová introduces her unforgettable heroine Karla: the busty, blue-eyed, blonde art critic and journalist. She drinks, smokes like a chimney, loves sex, and has no time for romance. She loves living the good life and has no interest in stability. She loves her independence and privacy, yet she doesn’t really want to be alone. She loves men, but loves the hunt more; when they fall for her, she loses interest. She lives in a permanent state of conflict, not only with her lovers, but especially with herself. After about two hours he got dressed and said: “You know, the problem is you just want me for sex. I need emotions, love!” “Isn’t it supposed to be the other way around?” I laughed. “Talk about role-playing!”
Barbara Nesvadbová (1975) was born into a family of psychiatrists. Her mother, Libuše, works with immigrants and ethnic minorities. Her famous father, Josef Nesvadba, is widely considered to be the most impressive pioneer in Czech science fiction and Barbara Nesvadbová inherited his literary talent. She received her degree in journalism and mass communication, currently serves as the editor-in-chief of Czech Harpers Bazaar. She also devotes her time to a charity – working with institutions for the mentally ill. In college she began to write short essays about sex, relationships and the quest for Mr. Right. These led to her first collection of stories in 1997: Schnitzel – fixers (Řízkaři). She followed these up with the novels Rough Life (Život nanečisto) and A Diary of a Bitch (Bestiář), which served as the basis for eponymous film. Her most successful book thus far has been Mythmaker (Pohádkář), which was also published as an audio-book and film. The last book Girlfriend (Přítelkyně) is a collection of two novellas, whose heroines attempt to cope with the loss of independence that accompanies every romantic relationship.
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