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A New York Times Bestseller Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series Life was better in the old days. Or was it? That's the question Greg Heffley is asking as his town voluntarily unplugs and goes electronics-free. But modern life has its conveniences, and Greg isn'tcut out for an old-fashioned world. With tension building inside and outside the Heffley home, will Greg find a way to survive? Or is going old school just too hard for a kid like Greg?

'I have lately written...a tale, to illustrate an opinion of mine, that a genius will educate itself.'Mary Wollstonecraft is best known for her pioneering views on the rights of women to share equal rights and opportunities with men. Expressed most forcefully in her Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792), her forthright opinions also inform her twoinnovative novels, Mary and The Wrongs of Woman, a fictional sequel to the Vindication. In both novels the heroines have to rely on their own resources to establish their independence and intellectual development. Mary learns to take control of herdestiny and become a social philanthropist, while Maria, in The Wrongs of Woman, fights imprisonment and a loveless marriage to claim her rights.Strongly autobiographical, both novels powerfully complement Wollstonecraft's non-fictional writing, inspired by the French Revolution and the social upheavals that followed.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth ofother valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

'The best thriller writer alive' - Ken FollettSometimes you have to fight dirty to get clean.Sebastian Rudd takes the cases no one else wants to take: the drug-addled punk accused of murdering two little girls

This title is an introduction to Christmas carols or very young children. It includes handmade models that add to the reach in and touch quality. Each carol includes a simple melody line and is accompanied by an illustration to foster understanding ofthe Christmas Story.

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The Pastoral verse steeped in wit and nostalgia, from one of ancient Rome's greatest poets.

Ann Prentice falls in love with Richard Cauldfield and hopes for new happiness. Her only child, Sarah, cannot contemplate the idea of her mother marrying again and wrecks any chance of her remarriage. Resentment and jealousy corrode their relationship aseach seeks relief in different directions. Are mother and daughter destined to be enemies for life or will their underlying love for each other finally win through?

The riveting story of Margaret Pole, daughter of George, Duke of Clarence, and was one of the few surviving members of the Plantagenet dynasty after the Wars of the Roses. Plantagenet, once carried proudly by Margaret like a crown upon her head, is now,at the end of the 15th century, the most dangerous name in England...

In the latest masterpiece by Emma Donoghue, bestselling author of Room, an English nurse brought to a small Irish village to observe what appears to be a miracle-a girl said to have survived without food for months-soon finds herself fighting to save thechild's life.Tourists flock to the cabin of eleven-year-old Anna O'Donnell, who believes herself to be living off manna from heaven, and a journalist is sent to cover the sensation. Lib Wright, a veteran of Florence Nightingale's Crimean campaign, is hired to keepwatch over the girl.Written with all the propulsive tension that made Room a huge bestseller, THE WONDER works beautifully on many levels--a tale of two strangers who transform each other's lives, a powerful psychological thriller, and a story of love pitted against evil.

Jack London korának neves és kedvelt amerikai írója. Máig tartó népszerűségét egyszerű stílusának, az élőbeszédhez hasonló nyelvezetének köszönheti. Ma is közkedveltek regényei, különösen azok, amelyek cselekményéhez az aranyláz szolgáltatja az apropót.Az Aranyásók Alaszkában is e könyvek sorába illik.A történet főszereplője, Kit Felhő Bellew San Franciscó-i nyápicból válik az Arany Észak egyik legbelevalóbb kalandorává, miközben társával, Dagival az aranyláz hullámát meglovagolva igyekszik megcsinálni a szerencséjét, leküzdve a zord időjárást - éspersze a többi önjelölt milliomost. Csónakban utazik a befagyni készülő Yukon folyón, a fagyos éjszakában együtt menetel a tömeggel egy frissen felfedezett aranylelőhelyre, és részt vesz egy kutyaszánhajtó-versenyen egy különlegesen értékes parcellabejegyzésének jogáért.A regény önállóan is kerek, kalandos epizódokat tartalmazó fejezetei közül négyet válogattunk ebbe a kétnyelvű kötetbe. Hogy a szövegek összehasonlítását elősegítsük, az angol szöveget és annak magyar fordítását oldalpáronként párhuzamosan közöljük. Anégy remek történetet végigkövetve így kényelmesen és szórakozva fejlesztheti angoltudását minden nyelvtanuló.

In a hot, hot country, ringed with mountains on one side and jungle on the other, lives a princess called Cinnamon. Her eyes are made of pearls, which means that she is blind. And, for reasons her parents the Rajah and Rani cannot fathom, she will nottalk. So they offer a reward to anyone who can teach Cinnamon to speak. People travel from far and wide to attempt it, but nothing works. Until a mighty tiger, huge and fierce, prowls into their palace and announces that he is here to teach the girl-cubto talk ...A mighty fable from Neil Gaiman, winner of the Newbery and Carnegie Medals, illustrated in vivid colour by up-and-coming talent Divya Srinivasan, and now out in paperback. Neil Gaiman's work has been widely adapted for film and TV, including films ofCoraline and Stardust, and adaptations of American Gods, Good Omens (written with Terry Pratchett) and How to Talk to Girls at Parties are in the works for 2017.

A Magical Year takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the seasons at Hogwarts. Jim Kay's incredible illustrations, paired with much loved quotations from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels, bring to life all of the magic, beauty and wonder ofthe wizarding world.This is an irresistible gift book for anyone who has ever been captivated by the Boy Who Lived. Each day features a favourite anniversary or meaningful memory from the Harry Potter novels. All around, Jim Kay's scenic artwork and decorative painter'smarks bring that moment to life in breathtaking detail. His unique interpretation is both captivating and transporting - picture frozen icicles glinting on the snowy towers of Hogwarts, the dancing eyes of Professor Albus Dumbledore, or the infectioushustle and bustle of Diagon Alley. Inside, a selection of his most iconic illustrations are joined by previously unseen pencil sketches and preparatory pieces, offering a unique and fascinating insight into the artist's sketchbook.Jim Kay's dazzling depiction of the wizarding world has been enchanting readers since the publication of the groundbreaking Illustrated Edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 2015. Now, as he continues to illustrate the stories, bothlifelong fans and new readers can explore that world further. The Kate Greenaway Medal winner's bewitching character studies, sweeping landscapes and beautifully observed pencil details reveal the skill and process of an artist working at the peak of hispowers.This is the perfect gift to give at birthdays and Christmas, to share at bedtime or to make a friend smile. A Magical Year brings together Harry, Ron, Hermione and a host of other beloved characters in a glorious illustrated compendium that readerseverywhere will cherish for years to come.

An irresistible new edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone created with ultra-talented designers MinaLima, the design magicians behind the gorgeous visual graphic style of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films. J.K. Rowling's completeand unabridged text is accompanied by MinaLima's handsome colour illustrations on nearly every page, superb design, and eight exclusive interactive paper-engineered elements - including Harry's Hogwarts letter, the magical entrance to Diagon Alley, asumptuous feast in the Great Hall of Hogwarts and more.Designed and illustrated by the iconic house of MinaLima - best known for establishing the graphic design of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films - this is the perfect gift for Harry Potter fans and a beautiful addition to any collector'sbookshelf, enticing readers of all ages to discover the Harry Potter novels all over again.

It's 1996, and Reacher is still in the army. In the morning they give him a medal, and in the afternoon they send him back to school. That night he's off the grid. Out of sight, out of mind.Two other men are in the classroom-an FBI agent and a CIA analyst. Each is a first-rate operator, each is fresh off a big win, and each is wondering what the hell they are doing there.Then they find out: A Jihadist sleeper cell in Hamburg, Germany, has received an unexpected visitor-a Saudi courier, seeking safe haven while waiting to rendezvous with persons unknown. A CIA asset, undercover inside the cell, has overheard the courierwhisper a chilling message: The American wants a hundred million dollars.For what? And who from? Reacher and his two new friends are told to find the American. Reacher recruits the best soldier he has ever worked with: Sergeant Frances Neagley. Their mission heats up in more ways than one, while always keeping their eyes onthe prize: If they don't get their man, the world will suffer an epic act of terrorism.From Langley to Hamburg, Jalalabad to Kiev, Night School moves like a bullet through a treacherous landscape of double crosses, faked identities, and new and terrible enemies, as Reacher maneuvers inside the game and outside the law.

A kéziratot, amelyet az alábbiakban közrebocsátok, védencem: Antonio R. Martens bízta rám. Hogy kicsoda ő, azt megtudják majd tőle magától.Elöljáróban annyit csupán, hogy értelmi színvonalához képest meglepő íráskészséget árult el, mint különben tapasztalatom szerint mindenki, aki egyszer életében rászánja magát, hogy szembenézzen sorsával. Hivatalból kirendelt védőügyvédje voltam. Abűnvádi eljárás folyamán Martens, a terhére rótt többszörös gyilkosságban való bűnrészesség vádját sem tagadni, sem szépíteni nem próbálta. (részlet a könyvből)Kertész Imre 1977-es Detektívtörténet című kisregényének német nyelvű kiadásakor közölt recenziótökéletesen felépítettnek nevezte a valahol Latin-Amerikában játszódó elbeszélést.A szerző lélegzetelállítóan mesél arról a rémálomról, hogy mit jelent önkény áldozatának lenni.

Vom flüchtigen Glück der LiebeIn meinem ganzen Leben habe ich von Frauen nur den Nachmittag bekommen, und wie oft hat sich auch der noch zerschlagen. Eingehüllt in den dekadenten Hauch des untergehenden Kaiserreiches, betrachtet Mihály die Welt und sich selbst kontemplativ undabgeklärt. Sein Metier ist die Verführung, die verheiratete 5Fleurs, eine namenlose grande dame, begehrt er nur halbherzig, die Liebe der unschuldigen jungen Schauspielschülerin Iboly erduldet er nur. Mihálys Reflexionen über die Liebe, die Frauen unddas Leben sind betörend, klug und berührend.Mit Sándor Márai und Antal Szerb gehört Erno Szép zu den Mitbegründern der ungarischen Moderne.Manchmal scheint die Zeit stillzustehen in diesem grandiosen Roman, der im Porträt der Hauptfigur noch einmal das Flair der Monarchie beschwört. Susanne Kunckel in der 'Welt am Sonntag'

Par un jour d'été torride, un homme arrive dans une petite station balnéaire de la c“te dalmate. Il fuit sa matresse, sa femme, sa fille, ses amis, son travail. Il fuit le questionnement qui le hante : que cherche-t-on derricre le désir, la passion,quel manque insondable aspire-t-on a

ale hopeful Bronwyn has never publicly broken a rule.Sports star Cooper only knows what he's doing in the baseball diamond.Bad body Nate is one misstep away from a life of crime.Prom queen Addy is holding together the cracks in her perfect life.And outsider Simon, creator of the notorious gossip app at Bayview High, won't ever talk about any of them again.He dies 24 hours before he could post their deepest secrets online. Investigators conclude it's no accident. All of them are suspects.Everyone has secrets, right?What really matters is how far you'll go to protect them.

There is something strange about Coraline's new home. It's not the mist, or the cat that always seems to be watching her, nor the signs of danger that Miss Spink and Miss Forcible, her new neighbours, read in the tea leaves. It's the other house - theone behind the old door in the drawing room. Another mother and father with black-button eyes and papery skin are waiting for Coraline to join them there. And they want her to stay with them. For ever. She knows that if she ventures through that door,she may never come back.Shortly after moving into an old house with strange tenants living in the flats above and below, Coraline discovers a locked wooden door at the far corner of the drawing room. Curiosity runs riot in Coraline's mind and she unlocks the door to see whatlies behind it. Disappointingly, it opens on to a brick wall. Days later, after exploring the rest of the house and garden, Coraline returns to the same mysterious door and opens it again. This time there is a dark hallway in front of her. Steppinginside, the place beyond has an eerie familiarity about it. It looks like her own fl at and, strangest of all, her mum and dad are there too. Only they're not quite themselves Soon Coraline finds herself caught in a terrifying alternate world and she must battle to save herself, her family and three lost children.

In this gripping follow-up to Percy Jackson and the Greek Gods, demigod Percy Jackson tells the stories of twelve of the original Greek heroes in all their gory, bloodthirsty glory.Want to know who cut off Medusa's head? Which hero was raised by a she-bear? Who tamed Pegasus, the winged horse? Percy has all the answers . . .

In Agatha's newest adventure she must prove her own innocence when a love rival turns up dead!When therapist Jil Davent moves into the village of Carsely, Agatha Raisin is not a fan. Not only is the therapist romancing her ex-husband James but she digs up details of Agatha's rather unsavoury origins

A Captain Carmine Delmonico mystery from the bestselling author of The Thorn Birds.August 1969. Two anonymous male corpses are discovered in the sleepy college town of Holloman, Connecticut. After connecting the emaciated bodies to four other victims, the police realise that Holloman has a psychopathic killer on the loose.Captain Carmine Delmonico's team begins to circle a trio of eccentrics who share family ties, painful memories, and a dark past. Things become even murkier when one of them turns out to be a friend of Sergeant Delia Carstairs. Delia has also recentlybefriended the head of the local mental hospital, who has been trying to rehabilitate a very difficult patient.When another vicious murder rocks Holloman, Carmine realises that two killers are at large with completely different modus operandi. Suddenly the summer isn't so sleepy anymore. ..