Fragment - Spring 2015

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FOREIGN RIGHTS SPRING 2015


W E L C O M E!

ABOUT US Nakladatelstvi FRAGMENT is nowadays one of the most recognized publishers in the Czech Republic and also in Slovakia. Every year, our original titles are presented at the international book fairs in Frankfurt, Bologna, and Prague. By the end of 2014, we sold more than 500 original projects abroad. Fragment also successfully cooperates with many renowned publishers around the world, such as Random House Children´s Books, HarperCollins Publishers, Scholastic, Egmont, Loewe, Caramel, Macmillan Publishers, Chicken House, Make Believe Ideas, Hinkler Books, Dorling Kindersley, Quarto Group etc. Thanks to these strong partnerships, Fragment has published lot of world bestsellers in Czech and Slovak language: • • • • • • •

The Inheritance Cycle by Christopher Paolini The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan Vampire Diaries by L. J. Smith The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Tunnels series by Roderick Gordon & Brian Williams …and more

In 2014 FRAGMENT became a part of Albatros Media a.s., the largest Czech publisher.

For PDF catalog go to www.fragment.cz/en

YOUR CONTACT

Nakladatelstvi FRAGMENT, s.r.o. Pujmanove 1221/4 140 00 Prague 4 Czech Republic IČO: 65410602 DIČ: CZ65410602

Albatros Media a.s. Na Pankráci 30/1618 140 00 Prague 4 Jana Cieslarova Foreign Sales Manager +420 606 690 155 jana.cieslarova@albatrosmedia.cz

Czech Republic IČO: 28377141 DIČ: CZ28377141


LITTLE MOLE

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ALL AROUND US

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FI R S T R E A D I N G MY FIRST STORY

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WORLD CLASSICS STORIES

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THE LITTLE PIG

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AC TIVITIES GAMES WITH STICKERS

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STICKERS WITH LITTLE MOLE

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PRESCHOOL AC TIVITIES

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MAZE FOR CHILDREN

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D R AW I N G A C T I V I T I E S

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R O YA LT Y  F R E E I L L U S T R AT I O N S

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E D U C AT I V E B O O K S ENGLISH FOR THE YOUNGEST

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HANDICRAFTS

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E D U C AT I V E B O O K S F O R C H I L D R E N

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A D U LT B O O K S F I C T I O N F O R Y O U N G A D U LT S

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N O N  F I C T I O N F O R A D U LT S

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FOREIGN LANGUAGES TEACH YOURSELF

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

BOARD BOOKS


BOARD BOOK S

LITTLE MOLE

AG E 1+

Learn with the Mole and with their little friend. Children can learn to recognise farmyard noises, including those made by a variety of animals. Format 100×100 mm, 14-16 pages, laminated cardboard

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THE MOLE AND ANIMALS ON THE FARM

THE MOLE AND ANIMALS IN THE WILD

THE MOLE AND SOUNDS AROUND US

THE MOLE AND ANIMALS ON THE FARM

THE MOLE AND SOUNDS AROUND US


AG E 1+

The nappy is nuisance and living without it is better. Every parent knows that, but explaining this to children is not always easy. Fortunately our nice folded book is here. It speaks the children’s language and will help your baby understand that potty is a friend and running without nappies is just wonderful. Format 180x180 mm, 10 pages, laminated cardboard

BOARD BOOK S

ALL AROUND US

POTTY MY FRIEND  I DON’T NEED NAPPIES ANY MORE

All little kids, both boys and girls, know exactly what they will be when they grow up. Will they become pilots, firefighters or actresses? Format 180x180 mm, 10 pages, laminated cardboard

WHAT WILL I BE WHEN I GROW UP?

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BOARD BOOK S

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ALL AROUND US

AG E 1+

These internationally bestselling board books aimed at the very youngest children help the readers learn to recognize various animals and things. Widely popular accordion format comes with lively and realistic illustrations by the best Czech authors. Format 100Ă—100 mm, folding according book, 16 pages, 2 mm laminated cardboard

BABY ANIMALS

IN THE FARMYARD

YOUNG ANIMALS

ON THE FARM

ANIMALS AND THEIR MOTHERS

LOVELY ANIMALS

ANIMAL FAMILIES

MY PET

IN THE FOREST

MY DOG, MY CAT

ANIMALS ON THE FARM

ANIMALS IN THE FOREST


AG E 1+

ANIMAL FAMILIES

BABY ANIMALS

MY FIRST WORDS  ANIMALS

MY FIRST WORDS  CLOTHES

MY FIRST WORDS  TOYS

BOARD BOOK S

ALL AROUND US

FIRST WORDS 14 pages

ANIMALS IN THE WILD

ANIMALS AT A FARM

AT GRANDMA´S FARM

BABY ANIMALS AND THEIR MOTHERS

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FI R S T R E A D I N G

MY FIRST STORY

AG E 4+

It could have been a holiday like any other. Vojta’s friends, a goat, a rabbit and a dog, are always waiting for him when he stays at grandma and grandpa’s house in the countryside. But of course lots of adventures are waiting there too. This time Vojta finds a new friend but not just any friend. From a spotted egg which Vojta finds behind a barn, hatches a little dragon. And what does a little dragon love to do? He loves to play, he loves to fly, but more than that he can talk. Come and join Vojta on his big adventure with a little dragon. Format 216×276 mm, 64 pages, laminated hardback

The holiday is over and Vojta had to return to the town and start going to school. However, he didn’t come alone, he took his new friend Bronty with him. Bronty is a little dragon, so adventure is near. Together they travel to prehistoric times. Read about playing prehistoric football or a trip of prehistoric boy to Vojta’s grandparents. Format 216×276 mm, 72 pages, laminated hardback

HOLIDAY WITH A LITTLE DRAGON

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WITH A LITTLE DRAGON TO PREHISTORY


Black with is terribly clumsy. She’s hardly repaired one mistake and she makes the next one. Fortunately her good friends never leave her. She isn’t afraid of neither a dragon family nor the Evil Witch. And what will happen when her shoe decides to take part in a fashion show? Format 165x230 mm, 168 pages, laminated hardback

AG E 4+ Two brothers – little ants Kamil and Emil – live in a cottage at shamrocks. They have loads of friends and together they experience lots of dramatic and jolly stories. What did a spider web swing cause? Who helped the ants bring the Sun back to the sky? How did baby ghost Janette learn to haunt? Why did fruit fly Marianne cry so much? Fully illustrated fairy tale stories with little heroes who experience great adventures will be the favourite of bout children and parents.

FI R S T R E A D I N G

MY FIRST STORY

Format 216×276 mm, 56 pages, laminated hardback

NEW STORIES OF A BLACK WITCH

FAIRY TALES FROM THE ANT´S COTTAGE

Meet the Ghosties! Daddy Foggyband, mummy Blanka and their three naughty children are nice ghosts and there is no reason to be afraid of them. They are a bit shy of people, but when it comes to it, they help them gladly in many things. Simon, Olivia and Bubi are pretty naughty so there is always a lot of fun and adventure. What happened when Simon came into ghost puberty? What happened when the Ghosties started to run a ghost ride, but it made people laugh and no customers came? What happens to TV when a kinky ghost starts swinging on the areal? You are invited to the mysterious world of ghosts you will definitely not be bored. Format 145×210 mm, 200 pages, laminated hardback

THE GHOSTIES FAMILY OR GHOSTS AMONG US

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FI R S T R E A D I N G

WORLD CLASSICS STORIES

AG E 6+

Brave heroes, powerful gods and best known stories from Greek mythology in pictures, with hyperbole and humour! Every boy and girl should know Greek myths and tales. In this book they become alive, change into entertaining stories and are easy to remember. Format 216×276 mm, 48 pages, laminated hardback

Prometheus Heracles Perseus and Andromeda Daedalus and Icarus Odysseus The Trojan Horse … and many others

ANCIENT GREEK TALES AND MYTHS  COMICS World classics retold for the youngest readers. Stories of Jesus, Robinson Crusoe, Ancient Greek Heroes, Gulliver, Tom Sawyer or the most popular fables come in an easy way that little children can understand- Each chapter is accompanied by vivid illustrations helping children to visualize the story. Format 216×276 mm, 48-56 pages, laminated hardback

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BIBLE STORIES  OLD TESTAMENT

ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN BIBLE  OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT 104 pages

HOW THE CONSTELLATIONS GOT THEIR NAMES


THE LIFE OF JESUS

GULLIVER´S TRAVELS

AG E 6+

THE MOST FAMOUS FABLES: AESOP, LA FONTAINE, KRYLOV

ROBINSON CRUSOE

FI R S T R E A D I N G

WORLD CLASSICS STORIES

ANCIENT GREEK TALES AND MYTHS

THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER

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FI R S T R E A D I N G

THE LITTLE PIG

AG E 4+ Justin the duck, a friend of popular Piggy might by a bit clumsy. However nobody is equal to her in gardening! Now she brings her knowledge to kids. Try to grow your own herbs or vegetables. You don’t need a big garden, a flower pot or balcony will do. Format 216×276 mm, 32 pages, laminated hardback

Woo Wonderful story about Piggy Piglet Pig gl and his friends. Come with wit t Piggy on a fairy-tale journey jou ur to see the best painter of maps, m Tony the hare. Along thee way you will meet Piggy’s animal ani im friends: mischievous catt Vojta, restless mouse Bibi, a handy hha cook squirrel Cookie, wise wis s owl Heda Big-Eyes and many ma an others… Forrm 216×276 mm, 64 Format pages, pag g laminated hardback

GARDENING WITH JUSTINE THE DUCK

THE LITTLE PIG AND HIS MAGICAL WORLD

Fairy Piggy and her friend and great cook Laskonka have prepared a selection of the most wonderful recipes. Laskonka’s Cookbook is full of simple recipes and animated instructions showing children how to prepare by themselves a healthy breakfast, snacks for school, refreshing lemonades and lots of other goodies. Format 216×276 mm, 32 pages, laminated hardback

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COOKIE´S COOKERY BOOK  FAST DELICACIES

COOKIE´S COOKERY BOOK FOR LITTLE CHEFS


AG E 4+

Using this popular activity books, children will learn to: distinguish colours and shapes, identifity details, identifity various plants and animals Format 210×297 mm, 8 pages, laminated paperback

IN THE BACK YARD COLOURS

AT THE ZOO COLOURS

IN THE COUNTRYSIDE COLOURS

IN THE BACK YARD SHAPES

AT THE ZOO SHAPES

IN THE COUNTRYSIDE SHAPES

AC T I V I T I E S

GAMES WITH STICKERS

IN THE GARDEN COLOURS

IN THE GARDEN SHAPES

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AC T I V I T I E S

STICKERS WITH LITTLE MOLE

AG E 4+

Simple tasks for the youngest children that help them focus and pay attention. Children learn to recognie colours and shapes while having fun with stickers. Format 210×297 mm, 8 pages, laminated paperbook

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RECOGNIZE COLOURS WITH THE MOLE

RECOGNIZE SHAPES WITH THE MOLE

HAPPY GAMES WITH THE MOLE  LOOK FOR THE CORRECT PICTURE

HAPPY GAMES WITH THE MOLE  FILL IN THE CORRECT PICTURE

LEARNING SHAPES WITH THE MOLE

LEARNING COLOURS WITH THE MOLE


AG E 4+

The book sprites Mattie and Maggie are not unknown. This time, they decided to help preschool children with preparation for school enrolment, selecting a series of funny tasks and exercises to practice the skills kids will need once they start real school.

AC T I V I T I E S

PRESCHOOL AC TIVITIES

Format 210x290 mm, 32 pages, laminated paperback

MATTIE AND MAGGIE  WONDERFUL TASKS FOR PRESCHOOLERS

MATTIE AND MAGGIE  WONDERFUL QUIZZES FOR PRESCHOOLERS Got a pre-school kid at home? Help them get ready! This book is full of entertaining task which develop kids ‘abilities and skills: listening, watching, logical thinking, counting and others. Format 210x290 mm, 64 pages, laminated paperback

A SKILLED PRESCHOOL KID

A CLEVER PRESCHOOL KID

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AC T I V I T I E S

PRESCHOOL AC TIVITIES

AG E 4+

WONDERFUL KINDERGARTEN Format 207×290 mm, 96 pages, laminated paperback

FUN ACTIVITIES FOR PRE SCHOOLERS  PLAYFUL KINDERGARDEN

FUN ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOLERS  MAGIC KINDERGARDEN

FUN ACTIVITIES FOR PRE SCHOOLERS  JOYFUL KINDERGARDEN

Format 207×290 mm, 32 pages, laminated paperback

Format 207×290 mm, 32 pages, laminated paperback

Format 207×290 mm, 32 pages, laminated paperback

MODERN BOOK FOR PRESCHOOL CHILD

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Format 207×288 mm, 48 pages, laminated hardback

LOOKING FORWARD TO SCHOOL  PUZZLES  GAMES  TASKS  GAPFILL TASKS Format 207×290 mm, 256 pages, laminated paperback


AG E 4+

Put together a unique jigsaw of memories of your child’s first year at school! What the first school day was like… What were the teachers’ and classmates’ names… What the first school report was like.. What the school trip was like… … and a lot of other experiences. Put in photographs, draw pictures, put down notes and create and original album of memories which will please the whole family.

AC T I V I T I E S

PRESCHOOL AC TIVITIES

Format 242×260 mm, 48 pages, padded binding

THE FIRST GRADER´S ALBUM  MY FIRST YEAR AT SCHOOL Books full of puzzles and gap-fills containing a large number of fun tasks for pre-school children and infants. Children can not only colour the pictures but also develop dexterity in outlining a variety of shapes, making them better prepared for writing. In trying to discover the differences between similar pictures, they become familiar with counting and have fun. The tasks in this book promote concentration and develop a child’s imagination.

SUPER BOOK FULL OF GAMES AND PUZZLES

GAMES AND TASKS BEFORE I GO TO SCHOOL

A SKILLED SCHOOLCHILD  COUNTING, WRITING, COMPLETING PICTUS

Format 207×288 mm, 160 pages, laminated hardback

Format 210×290 mm, 80 pages, laminated hardback

Format 208×290 mm, 176 pages, laminated paperback

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AC T I V I T I E S

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MAZE FOR CHILDREN

AG E 4+

These books are full of funny tasks, mazes, simple examples, colouring and completing pictures. They support the development of fantasy, logical thinking, concentration and sense of art of little children. They prepare children for school education.

MAZE FOR CLEVER CHILDREN  RED

MAZE FOR CLEVER CHILDREN  YELLOW

MAZE MA A ZE FFOR O R CL CLEVER L E VER CHILDREN N GREEN

MAZE FOR CLEVER CHILDREN  GREEN

Format 207×290 mm, 32 pages, laminated paperback

Format 207×290 mm, 32 pages, laminated paperback

Format 207×290 mm, 32 pages, laminated paperback

Format 207×290 mm, 32 pages, laminated paperback

MAZE FOR CLEVER BOYS AND GIRLS

MAZES AND TASKS FOR LITTLE SKILLED KIDS

Format 207×290 mm, 64 pages, laminated paperback

Format 207×290 mm, 48 pages, laminated paperback


AG E 4+

Develop the imagination, creativity and talent of your preschool children! With Colouring Tasks children learn precision and concentration for writing, to distinguish shapes and colors, to find differences, to write numbers and solve simple arithmetic problems.

COLOURING BOOK FOR SKILFUL KIDS

CONNECT THE DOTS  ANIMALS

Format 207×290 mm, 64 pages, laminated paperback

Format 207x290 mm, 64 pages, laminated paperback

COLOURING BOOK WITH ANIMALS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS WITH SHAPES

FAIRY TALES COLOURING BOOK FOR BOYS AND GIRLS WITH NUMBERS

Format 207×290 mm, 32 pages, laminated paperback

Format 207×290 mm, 32 pages, laminated paperback

I AM BEGINNING TO DRAW  WITH A DOG

STARTING TO DRAW WITH TOM CAT

DRAWING FOR GIRLS  STEP BY STEP ILLUSTRATIONS

Format 207x290 mm, 96 pages, laminated paperback

Format 207×290 mm, 96 pages, laminated paperback

Format 165×240 mm, 128 pages, laminated paperback

AC T I V I T I E S

D R AW I N G A C T I V I T I E S

COLOURINGS  PRINCESSES Format 207×290 mm, 32 pages, laminated paperback

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AC T I V I T I E S

R O YA LT Y  F R E E I L L U S T R AT I O N S MAKE YOUR OWN ACTIVITY BOOK. CHOOSE FROM HUNDREDS OF ACTIVITY PAGES! INDIVIDUAL PRICES AND CONTRACT TERMS.

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We offer to you hundreds of separate pages and illustrations for children. All pages are ready to print. Just choose your favourite illustrations and set them together. Your ideal activity book is complete! There are several categories of activities you can choose from: • step-by-step drawing • dot-to-dot drawing • mazes • numbers and counting • find difference • puzzles

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For more information, samples and orders contact our Foreign Sales Manager Jana Cieslarová jana.cieslarova@albatrosmedia.cz


AG E 4+

Learn English with the Little Mole! The illustrated first dictionary board book features 36 English words with a translation and pronunciation. Format 130×130 mm, 12 pages, laminated cardboard with rounded corners

MOLE AND HIS FRIENDS  ENGLISH FOR THE YOUNGEST

E D U C AT I V E B O O K S

ENGLISH FOR THE YOUNGEST

MOLE AND THE YEAR  ENGLISH FOR THE YOUNGEST

An illustrated learning set of English vocabulary with a memory game. Children can play and at the same time learn English. The Mole is here for children to show them his animal friends or guide them through the whole year, while observing changes in nature. Format 130×130 mm, 12 pages, laminated ca cardboard board box with a board book and 64 64-piece piece cardboar cardboard menory game

MOLE AND THE YEAR  ENGLISH FOR THE YOUNGEST

MOLE AND HIS FRIENDS  ENGLISH FOR THE YOUNGEST

Help your children enter the world of English. The picture dictionary is designed for children who are just beginning to learn English. The combination of a word with a picture helps to facilitate memorization and therefore this dictionary is suitable for children who cannot yet read. The words are listed alphabetically, they are supplemented by thematic pages and at the end of the book there is an index. Format 207×275 mm, 128 pages, laminated hardback

MY FIRST ILLUSTRATED ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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E D U C AT I V E B O O K S

HANDICRAFTS

AG E 6+ Are you also overwhelmed by the beauty of colourful rubber bands and by everything you can make from them? Get inspired by photographs and step by step make original decorations, colourful bracelets, necklace, key ring or a beautiful star. The first book about rubber bands with loads of ideas for both boys and girls. Format 166x235 mm, 80 pages, laminated paperback

RUBBER BRACELETS AND OTHER MARVELLOUS DECORATIONS

Can you do paper puzzles; make a dragon or Christmas wreath? You can’t? Then this book is exactly for you. It brings the best instructions for funny creative activities. Go for it; make a whistle, willow cane, a paper boat and other stuff. Format 210x297 mm, 96 pages, laminated hardback

FUNNY CREATIVE ACTIVITIES FOR CZECH CHILDREN

Do you know exactly how to play with a jump rope and other Czech games? Then this book is just for you - it is full of instructions for classical Czech games. Call your friends and go to the park or playground. No aids are needed, or you will do with very few. Format 210x297 mm, 32 pages, laminated paperback

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CLASSIC CZECH GAMES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS


AG E 6+ Folding a boat, a plane, or a cap is quite easy, but you might have forgotten. With this activity book, you can refresh your memory and on top of that, learn some more complicated and less known foldings – like a pig, a dog, a water bomb, or a rose. Format 210×297 mm, 32 pages, laminated paperback

E D U C AT I V E B O O K S

HANDICRAFTS

CLASSIC PAPER FOLDING

Step-by- step instructions: can you plait an Easter osier stick or a wreath of flowers? Do you know how to carve a boat from bark or make a kite that will really fly? If not, it is time to try! Do it, try it and learn what every boy and girl should know. Format 210×297 mm, 32 pages,, laminated paperback

CLASSICAL SKILLS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS

Do your kids look forward to Christmas? Together we can shorten the waiting by preparing decorations and practising traditional customs. We will tell you how to make Christmas gingerbread Vizovice pastry, how to make Advent wreath, name tags for gifts, wrapping paper, Christmas tree decorations or how to decorate a candle with an apple. Format 210×297 mm, 32 pages, laminated paperback

TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS  DECORATION, CREATING A PLAYFUL, CUSTOMS

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E D U C AT I V E B O O K S

E D U C AT I V E B O O K S F O R C H I L D R E N

AG E 6+

Go on a tour of Europe! Fully illustrated atlas guides you across all the European countries. Learn about their capitals, countryside, industry and agriculture. Meet the flora and fauna of various parts of Europe and learn which countries belong to the European Union. You’ll never get lost neither in Europe nor in Geography with this atlas!

CHILDREN´S ILLUSTRATED ATLAS  EUROPE Format 240×305 mm, 64 pages, laminated hardback

This interactive textbook designated especially for 1st to 3rd grades of elementary school introduces the world of children to kids. They learn how the money was created, where it is made, how to use it correctly and deal with it economically. The explanation, exercises and tasks are based on common situations which children know well from their homes. They are easy to imagine, easy to remember and enjoyable. This book is designated to primary school kids and those parents, who want their children to deal wit money in the right way.

Develop your child’s logical thinking! Get this SUDOKU collection for him/her! Once they have started, they will neverr stop. Various variants of the game, from the simplest to the most ost difficult ones, are a great way to spend free time. Perfect „gymnastics „ for every brain.

SUDOKU FOR KIDS

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FINANCIAL LITERAC Y FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Format 205×290 mm, 64 pages, laminated paperback

Format 144×179 mm, 125 pages, laminated paperback

SUDOKU FOR CHILDREN AND OTHER LOGICAL GAMES Format 145×205 mm, 128 pages, laminated paperback


AG E Y. A.

Andrea Kabeláčová Andrea Kabeláčová started writing FanFiction at the age of sixteen, step by step she moved to her own Piss of!, whose first chapter was created in October 2010. Since then she has been writing continuously, but as she says with an amused smile, she hasn’t learned to describe herself in several sentences yet. She was born in Plzeň in February 1992, and still lives in the city with her mother, younger sister and two dogs. In her free time she likes reading, watching TV series and getting into her characters’ heads.

A D U LT B O O K S

F I C T I O N F O R Y O U N G A D U LT S

Mia is a seventeen year old girl who is struggling through life on her own. She hardly ever becomes close friends with someone and her vocabulary can be pretty rough. When she leaves her unbearable mother she starts living in a deserted house together with a band of boys whose lives are similar to hers. When a new guy joins them she is not very happy about it. There are arguments on daily bases but as time goes the situation starts to change… Format 135×203 mm, 392 pages, paperback

PISS OFF!

Lucie Fidlerová Lucie Fidlerová was born in Brno in 1999 , but since she was 2 years old she has lives in Kladno with her parents, a yyounger sister and a lot of pets. She started to write as soon as she learned the alphabet in school, and began to glue two-p two-page page d writing more actively when she le earnt paper books, thinking that one day they would become bestsellers! She started learnt ame a passionate blogger, but how to type capitals on the computer keyboard. When she was twelve, she became o publish her own book. despite her growing success in this field she realized that one day she wanted to

Hidden in the mountains and far from civilisation, there is a mysterious and beautiful place – the Dragon Rocks. A kingdom where people, elves, dwarves and dragons live together… Gabriel was born exactly at midnight on Friday, the 13th. It predestined him to become a warlock - someone able to treat people, use magic and summon dragons, someone who might become the King of Dragon Rocks. However, the beautiful Melissa, who has got used to being Queen, does not like this idea and she certainly does not intend to give up her position! How far is she willing to go? Strange deaths, intrigues and magic are beginning to threaten the once quiet and idyllic location. Gabriel and his friend Nely embark on a great adventure. Will they reveal just who is pulling the strings? It will not be easy, and not everyone is who they seem to be. Gabriel, Nely and perhaps the entire Dragon Rocks are in danger … Format 145×210 mm, 312 pages, laminated hardback

BORN AT MIDNIGHT  DRAGON SIGN

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F I C T I O N F O R Y O U N G A D U LT S

AG E Y. A.

Michaela Burdová Michaela Burdová was born in 1989 and comes from Sestrouň near Sedlčany. She started her writing when she was sixteen and so far she has written nine books for children and young people. Her best-selling debut work is the trilogy The Message of the Unicorns. This trilogy has also enjoyed international success. In addition to writing, she also paints. In the book series The Son of Hell her illustrations appeared for the first time, on the endpapers.

THE CALL OF THE SIREN CAN THE TRUE LOVE OVERCOME CENTURIES, DEADLY HATRET AND ANCIENT CURSE? Larissa is a siren. For hundreds of years the sea has been ordering her to kill men. And she does so. However she is longing for escape from this witched circle. She is determined to do anything for that. Thanks to her beauty she makes black wizard Liam make in love with her. He offers her a deal: if she marries him he will help her cut her ties with the merciless sea. Larissa agrees. However, Derren comes to her way. He is the first man ever who is can resist her beauty. His detachment starts to attract Larrisa who cannot defend herself from her feelings. Will she be able to choose the right one? Will she even be able to scarify her immortality to her love?

THE CURSE BOOK 1 280 pages

THE REVENGE BOOK 2 368 pages

Format 115×183 mm, hardback

THE MISSION OF THE UNICORNS Unicorns are the epitome of Good and as long as they stick together Evil has no chance. But after one of them disappears the Good is threatened. The Black Wizard wants to gain control over the land of Lilandgarie. He sends hideous creatures from the darkness and tries to find the lost unicorn so that he could destroy the Good once and for all and free the most powerful demon. That is why elves are coming back to Lilandgarie – they want to save the Good and to restore the equilibrium of the world. Format 152×228 mm, laminated hardback

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THE GUARDIANS OF THE GOOD BOOK 1

THE TREACHEROUS MOUNTAINS OF DRAGOR BOOK 2

THE RESCUE OF LILANDGARIE BOOK 3

288 pages

336 pages

392 pages


AG E Y. A.

THE SON OF HELL Let us travel to Velwetie, a mysterious world inhabited by the Dark-wolves – immortal beings which frighten people and consider them nothing but prey. The past of Neran werewolf also known as Son of Hell is tightly linked with Dark-wolves. Only the magic elixir called Etarlinin’s tears could free him and change his faith. He must now forge an alliance with elf Liadel who he hates from the bottom of his heart. Will his betrayal be forgiven? Meantime in Velwetie, a battle of dark powers is beginning. Neran finds himself sucked into a battle for power because the winner will make a decision about the fate of the world.

A D U LT B O O K S

F I C T I O N F O R Y O U N G A D U LT S

Format 152×228 mm, laminated hardback

BLOOD OF WOLF

IN THE POWER OF THE DEMONS

256 pages

272 pages

THE CRYSTALS OF POWER Welcome to Mianthilia, the magic land of elves! The battle between Good and Evil is about to begin. The White and Dark Elves fight over the seven Crystals of Power, the owner of which can gain control over the world. However, according to a prophecy, only Neilin, an ordinary country girl, can get them. Neilin has no idea about her mission though. A Dark Elf called Izgraël tries to capture Neilin but Arwin, a White Elf warrior, protects her. How will the fight between two mighty forces end? Will Neilin find the powerful Crystals? Format 152×228 mm, laminated hardback

THE BETRAYAL OF THE DARK ELF BOOK 1

THE WRATH OF THE MASTER OF FIRE BOOK 2

THE TOWER OF DESTRUCTION BOOK 3

THE MINOTAUR BOOK 4

296 pages

280 pages

248 pages

296 pages

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A D U LT B O O K S

F I C T I O N F O R Y O U N G A D U LT S

AG E Y. A.

Kristina Hlaváčková Kristina Hlaváčková was born in 1979 in Prague, but spent part of her childhood with her family in Nigeria. She started writing very early, but it was some time before she began writing seriously. In high school she won a scholarship to the U.S., where she found her way to one of her life’s loves – ceramics. Now she is working as a translator with the ČVUT and returned to study at Charles University. In the past she translated series subtitles for MTV and texts for a prestigious Chinese architectural magazine.

DRAGON EYES Learning how to dance, sew and be pretty? It’s of no interest to Princess Elena. She wants to fight alongside her brothers and experience great adventures. Before she knows it, her dream starts to become reality. Her fateful meeting with a red dragon Ašrak changes the little princess’s life. She must leave her home and go to the elves in a magical forest, where her principle task is to learn to control and hide the magic that runs in her veins. But this is not a normal school for young ladies … Can Elena face all the changes and the pitfalls of fate that await her? With the help of a young dragon Charlika and a quirky friend Michael she will not be alone. But will this be enough, not just for her, but also for the future of the whole world? Format 145×210 mm, laminated hardback

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WITCH BOOK 1

THE BLACK RIDER BOOK 2

THE SOURCE IF POWER BOOK 3

392 pages

424 pages

392 pages


A D U LT B O O K S

N O N  F I C T I O N F O R A D U LT S Do you remember your mother or grandmother making Christmas sweets according to an old book recipes? Such books are inherited from generation to generation and is a family treasure. Create your own treasure, your cookery book where you will put down your own recipes, which you want to preserve not only for yourself, but, also for your daughter, son, granddaughter or daughter in law. Open it and start writing your own cookery book. Format 165×240 mm, 160 pages, laminated flexibound

MY RECIPES CREATING STUFF Braiding – an all new technique of making original textile jewellery! You don’t need cittle more than your skills to enrich your jewellery box with more than two dozen new original pieces of earrings, bracelets, diadems, rings, necklaces or hair clips. The book also brings you new inspiration for your own ideas! Learn a simple technique of sewing together soutaches (a special kind of haberdashery braids) and sewing in various types of beads to create your original products. SWAROWSKI ELEMENTS used in the book and recommended by the author, will add to the beauty, precision and elegance of your work.

Beading – a new process of producing original stitched jewellery with beads. It is time to use our imagination and dextrous hands and enrich our jewellery box with new and original additions. Learn the basic techniques of bead stitches, how to choose the right beads and how to create really interesting and imaginative patterns. Two dozen detailed instructions on how to make earrings, bracelets and necklaces, which can serve as inspiration for your own ideas. Format 166×235 mm, 80 pages, laminated paperback

Format 166×235 mm, 80 pages, laminated paperback

BRAIDING  CREATE YOUR OWN TEXTILE JEWELS

BEADING  CREATE YOUR OWN STITCHED JEWELS

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F O R E I G N L A N G UAG E S

TEACH YOURSELF Teach yourself foreign languages through a popular method combining learning with fun. Master a wide vocabulary and learn how to use grammar correctly with the help of the audio/MP3 CD with the book. • •

international bestsellers: in continuous print throughout several European countries since 2003 more than 300,000 copies sold around Europe

Format 148×210 mm, laminated paperback

ENGLISH FOR SENIORS / BETTER LATE THAN NEVER Format 163×240 mm, 156 pages, laminated paperback

TEACH YOURSELF SPANISH

TEACH YOURSELF ITALIAN

232 pages + 1 MP3 CD

224 pages + 1 MP3 CD

TEACH YOURSELF ENGLISH BEGINNERS + INTERMEDIATE LEARNERS Format 163×240 mm, 376 pages + 1 MP3 CD, laminated paperback

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TEACH YOURSELF ENGLISH NEW EDITION 2011

TEACH YOURSELF GERMAN NEW EDITION 2012

TEACH YOURSELF RUSSIAN NEW EDITION 2012

TEACHYOURSELF FRENCH

240 pages + 1 MP3 CD

216 pages + 1 MP3 CD

224 pages + 1 MP3 CD

224 pages + 1 MP3 CD


F O R E I G N L A N G UAG E S

P R A C T I S E Y O U R L A N G UA G E

PRACTISE YOUR ENGLISH  THEMATIC VOCABULARY

ENGLISH  SENTENCES AND PHRASES FOR EVERYDAY USE

THE MOST COMMON ENGLISH PROVERBS

Format 168×240 mm, 352 pages, paperback

Format 100×165 mm, 256 pages, laminated paperback

Format 145×207 mm, 168 pages, paperback

LATIN  GRAMMAR OVERVIEW

WIR ÜBEN Ü DEUTSCHE GRAMMATIK

Format 431×280 mm, 2 pages

Format 168×240 mm, 352 pages, paperback

Practise English or German 5 minutes a day. False beginners and pre-intermediate students can easily improve their language skills and learn new, useful vocabulary. Rip off a page every day and read a short story, solve a crossword, or fill in an exercise. Then simply turn the page over and check your answers. Improve your language skills day by day! Format 115×165 mm, 320 pages, laminated paperback

ENGLISH 5 MINUTES A DAY

GERMAN 5 MINUTES A DAY


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