BLOODTHIRSTY UNICORNS. UNLIKELY HEROES. A DEADLY CURSE. The epic adventure continues. Don't miss the unputdownable new book in number 1 bestselling SKANDAR series, for readers ages 9 to 99 and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Impossible Creatures. *PRE-ORDER NOW!* Skandar and the Unicorn Thief was WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 and WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023! Skandar and the Phantom Rider was one of THE SUNDAY TIMES BEST BOOKS FOR CHILDREN 2023. As Skandar and his friends begin their fourth year at the Eyrie, the Island's unicorns are struck by a terrible curse that threatens to change everything. Between a Commodore determined to eliminate the spirit element for good, and a sister hellbent on revenge, nowhere is safe for Skandar. As more and more unicorns are affected by the curse, the clock is ticking for Skandar and his quartet, who find themselv
Tocqueville examines the structures, institution and operation of democracy, and analyzes the lessons that Europe could learn from American successes and failures. It continues to be an influential text on both sides of the Atlantic, especially in the emerging democracies of Eastern Europe. Titel: Democracy in America Udgave: Abridged, with an Introduction by Patrick Renshaw Genre: Political Philosophy Sammendrag: De Tocqueville examines how Europe can learn from American successes and failures, discusses the rule of the people, predicts slavery will lead to civil war, foresees the USA and Russia as superpowers, and addresses women's roles. Type: Paperback
The third book in the stunning fantasy series from Gail Z Martin. This novel follows the break out success of The Summoner and The Blood King. Titel: Dark haven Genre: Fantasy Sammendrag: The kingdom of Margolan lies in ruin. Martris Drayke, the new king, must rebuild his country in the aftermath of battle, while a new war looms on the horizon. Meanwhile Jonmarc Vahanian is now the Lord of Dark Haven, and there is defiance from the vampires of the vayash Moru at the prospect of a mortal leader. Can he earn their trust, and at what cost? Dark Haven continues the thrilling adventures of the Chronicles of the Necromancer series. Type: Paperback
Udgivelsesår: -1 Amanda Grange continues her series of Jane Austen retellings. Frederick Wentworth, a brilliant young man with a flourishing career in the navy, is spending his shore leave in Somerset, where he falls in love with Anne Elliot. However, Anne eventually changes her mind about Wentworth, leaving him a bitter and disappointed man. Titel: Captain Wentworth's Diary Genre: Romantik Forlag: Sourcebooks Landmark Sammendrag: The only place Captain Wentworth could share his innermost feelings… was in the pages of his diary. In 1806, Frederick Wentworth, a brilliant young man with a flourishing career in the navy, fell in love with Anne Elliot. The two become engaged, but Anne’s godmother persuades Anne to change her mind, leaving Wentworth to go back to sea. Eight years pass, and Wentworth is now a seasoned captain with a fortune at his disposal. Anne’s bloom has faded, yet she has
The Essential Referencing Guide Summary: Cite them right is the renowned guide to referencing and avoiding plagiarism. It is an essential resource for every student and author, providing clear and comprehensive coverage of a crucial part of academic study. Now in its eleventh edition, the book continues to provide detailed examples for all print and electronic sources, business, government, technical and legal publications, works of art and images Forlag: Macmillan International Higher Education/Red Globe Press, an imprint of Springer Nature Limited Udgivelsesår: 2019 Sprog: Engelsk
In a work of profound and lasting importance, Albert Hourani tells the definitive history of the Arab peoples from the seventh century, when the new religion of Islam began to spread from the Arabian Peninsula westwards, to the present day. "A History of the Arab Peoples" is a masterly distillation of a lifetime of scholarship and a unique insight into a perpetually troubled region. For this edition, Malise Ruthven continues the history to include such recent events as the crisis in Iraq, the civil war in Algeria and the aftermath of September 11th. Udgivelsesår: 2002 Sider: 566 Sprog: Engelsk
Since Sir Paul Harvey's original Oxford Companion to English Literature was published in 1932, it has established itself as the standard source of reference for general readers, as well as an indispensable guide for students and specialists, on all aspects of English literature and English literary culture. In 1985, under the editorship of Margaret Drabble, with a team of distinguished contributors, the text was completely revised while retaining the essential characteristics of Sir Paul Harvey's much-loved volume. Since then, the Companion has continued to respond to the needs of contemporary readers, with a revision, published in 1995, containing sixty new entries on emerging contemporary voices. This new revision continues in this tradition, adding 16 survey articles on important literary concepts to reassert the position of the Companion as the most complete and readable reference gu
Skuespillere: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Katie Cassidy, Lauren Cohan Instruktør: Eric Kripke The battle that brought down hundreds of demons from Hell into an unsuspecting world. A cost for Sam's life. Dean had a deal with the Crossroad Demon - his soul for Sam's resurrection. Studie: Warner Bros Resumé: Sam and Dean Winchester's journey continues as they battle supernatural beings and face personal demons. The brothers take on a countdown until Dean's deal comes due.
