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THE TIN DRUM presents Hitler''s rise and fall through the eyes of the dwarfish narrator whose magic powers become symbolic of the dark forces dominating the German nation in the period. Like Thomas Mann''s DOCTOR FAUSTUS, Grass''s novel explores the dark roots of power and creativity. An early advocate of ''magic realism''. Gunter Grass is the most powerful and celebrated novelist to appear in post-war Germany. His home city of Danzig is a powerful presence in this novel.

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Bitter and impassioned, The Tin Drum delivers a scathing dissection of Germany and Poland under the Nazis. On his third birthday Oskar decides to stop growing. Haunted by the deaths of his parents and wielding his tin drum Oskar recounts the events of his extraordinary life; from the long nightmare of the Nazi era to his anarchic adventures in post-war Germany.'Grass is one of the master fabulists of our age' The TimesTRANSLATED BY BREON MITCHELLWITH AN INTRODUCTION BY THE AUTHORThis series of war novels from Vintage Classics presents eight powerful stories about the horror and waste of war - each a passionate plea to prevent its repetition.

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WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY THE AUTHOR On his third birthday Oskar decides to stop growing. Haunted by the deaths of his parents and wielding his tin drum Oskar recounts the events of his extraordinary life; from the long nightmare of the Nazi era to his anarchic adventures is post-war Germany.

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Poslední kniha, kterou Günter Grass dopsal a sám ještě připravil do tisku, vyšla několik měsíců po jeho smrti († 13. dubna 2015) a je vskutku důstojným "kšaftem" - loučením se světem, s literaturou, a především se životem. Není to žádný literární testament, v němž by autor odkazoval potomstvu moudrosti a rady k následování, ani bilance, v níž by účetnicky sčítal zisky a ztráty života, o němž ostatně ví, že jej - i když mu kukačka opakovaně slibuje léta - už může počítat spíš na měsíce. Tato kniha je hlavně výpovědí o prožívané přítomnosti - o závěrečné fázi života, v níž člověk, navzdory všem deficitům staroby, stále ještě plně prožívá vše kolem sebe, ba uvědomuje si a vnímá i věci drobné a nenápadné zvlášť ostře právě proto, že se mu u nich neodbytně vnucuje přídomek "poslední". Tyto pozdní zážitky a úvahy se odvíjejí v desítkách krátkých textů prozaických i básnických, v nichž se střídají nejrůznější, často groteskně zcizené náměty a nápady osobní, literární i politické (včetně "mámy" Merkelové), které však při pozornějším čtení vytvářejí rafinovaně propojenou motivickou síť a celostnou kompozici. Základní polohou tohoto loučení není sentimentální nářek, nýbrž originální spojení elegičnosti s humorem - někdy dost černým - a sebeironií, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Děj povídky se odehrává v roce 1647 poblíž Osnabrücku, kde se právě dojednávají podmínky míru, který vešel do dějin jako mír vestfálský. Námětem je fiktivní setkání sedmnácti německých barokních básníků a spisovatelů, kteří jsou představeni skutečnými jmény i díly, ale jež autor vybavil ze své fantazie povahovými rysy, názory a způsoby jednání a dotvořil je do plných, svérázných literárních postav. Básníci předčítají ze svých děl a v diskusích řeší poetologické problémy i osobní spory a animozity, ale posléze nad tím vším u nich převládne téma války a otázka, do jaké míry může, či zda vůbec má literatura - coby pouhé "krásné zdání" - zasahovat do reálné politiky. Přítomní literáti se o to alespoň pokusí. - Do tohoto historického obrazu se ovšem nenásilně, nenápadně, ale pro Grassovy současníky snadno rozpoznatelně prolíná lehce ironický obraz známé Skupiny 47, jež se poprvé sešla přesně o 300 let později, těsně po konci války, která byla pro Německo i Evropu ještě ničivější než ta třicetiletá. V tomto prolínání Grass znovu prokazuje svou virtuozní schopnost parodie a parafráze i čtenářsky přitažlivé humorně-vážné hry s fatálními událostmi dějin. Díky své nevyčerpatelné fabulační vynalézavosti, ale také díky mimořádně důkladné znalosti dobových reálií zde Günter Grass podal tak živý, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Slávny román nemeckého nositeľa Nobelovej ceny za literatúru Traja rozprávači na prelome rokov 1961/62 píšu tri knihy románu Psie roky, ktorý vychádza v roku 1963, a tak sa v predvojnovom, vojnovom a povojnovom období stávajú kronikármi „psích rokov“ dvadsiateho storočia. Sú nimi obeť Eddi Amsel, svedok Harry Liebenau a páchateľ Walter Matern. Na dlhom putovaní z Gdanska do západného Nemecka ich sprevádzajú nemecké vlčiaky Senta a Harras, Hitlerov obľúbený pes Princ a podsvetný pes Pluto, dievčatá Tulla a Jenny, strašiaky na vtáky, mechanické figúry a strašidlá. Román sa končí v bani, kde umelec Amsel alias Brauchsel priemyselne vyrába vtáčie strašiaky stvorené na obraz človeka a vyváža ich do sveta, pričom demaskuje reálny svet ako podsvetie. Günter Grass (1927 Gdansk – 2015 Lübeck) bol popredný nemecký prozaik, básnik, dramatik a výtvarník. Je nositeľom Nobelovej ceny za literatúru. Vyučil sa za kamenára, vyštudoval grafiku a sochárstvo. V roku 1956 vydal prvú zvierku básní s vlastnými ilustráciami, v roku 1959 prvý román Plechový bubienok. Tvorí prvú časť Gdanskej trilógie, ktorá patrí k základným dielam nemeckej povojnovej literatúry. Jej druhou časťou je novela Mačka a myš a uzatvára ju román Psie roky. Autor opäť líči krajinu pri ústí Visly do Baltského mora, rozpráva o ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Günter Grass (1927-2015), německý spisovatel, sochař a výtvarník, nositel Nobelovy ceny za literaturu (1999), napsal Živé sochy v srpnu 2003. V Grassově pozůstalosti fragment objevila jeho dlouholetá spolupracovnice Hilke Ohsoling a dosud neznámý text vyšel v nakladatelství Steidl v roce 2022, není tedy obsažen v souborném vydání celého Grassova díla Neue Göttinger Ausgabe z roku 2020. Východiskem příběhu je turistická prohlídka soch naumburského dómu, z nichž zejména legendární markraběnka Uta fascinuje vypravěče natolik, že si k ní začne domýšlet postavy a děje její doby, a nejen to, tato Uta se mu posléze prolíná i do současných zážitků. Když je svědkem moderní turistické atrakce, při níž mladí lidé převlečení za dějinné nebo biblické postavy stojí na veřejných místech nehybně jako sochy, začnou se mu do jedné "živé sochy", převlečené právě za středověkou Utu, promítat - jako ve filmové dvojexpozici - rysy a osudy té "jeho" Uty. S mladou ženou, jež představovala Utu, se později setká před frankfurtskou burzou a dozví se leccos o jejím reálném životě... Překlad této knihy podpořil Goethe-Institut. The translation of this book was supported by a grant from the Goethe-Institut.

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Novela Kočka a myš (1961) je druhým dílem a svorníkem Grassovy Gdaňské trilogie, jejíž krajní pilíře tvoří velké romány Plechový bubínek (1959) a Psí roky (1963). Soustřeďuje se na ústřední dějiště trilogie, baltský přístav Danzig/Gdaňsk, dobu těsně předválečnou a válečnou a na jednu ústřední postavu. Tou je chlapec Joachim Mahlke, rozený outsider s mnoha handicapy, jež zhmotňuje - v typicky grassovské groteskní hyperbole - jeho nápadně velké Adamovo jablko. Tento "cyranovský" defekt se Mahlke snaží od dětství kompenzovat, nakonec způsobem, který jemu a všem jeho vrstevníkům nabízí, vtlouká do hlavy dobová ideologie: chce se stát válečným hrdinou. To se mu podaří. V zázračně rychlé kariéře je jako velitel tanku dekorován válečným křížem, jímž může konečně zakrýt onen fatální defekt na krku. Na tomto zdánlivém vrcholu však tragikomický hrdina dezertuje. Novela nevysvětluje proč, nemoralizuje, neideologizuje - pouze vypráví ve výmluvných zkratkách jeden paradigmatický případ celé svedené a zničené generace, která byla současně spolupachatelem i obětí zrůdného režimu. Právě pro svůj groteskní humor, z něhož chvílemi mrazí, a pro svou novelistickou hutnost, která ponechává postavám i dějům jejich mnohoznačnost a tajemství, se stala Kočka a myš jedním z nejčtenějších textů Güntera Grasse.

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Zápletka románu, odehrávajícího se převážně v roce 1967, spočívá na typicky grassovském groteskně-drastickém nápadu: gymnazista Scherbaum chce před berlínským hotelem Kempinski veřejně upálit svého jezevčíka, aby šokoval a vyburcoval saturovanou konzumní společnost, jejíž svědomí je podle něj natolik otupeno ("umrtveno"), že neprotestuje ani proti upalování lidí napalmem ve vietnamské válce. Jeho učitel Starusch (vypravěč románu a - se značnou dávkou sebeironie - autorovo alter ego) se jej snaží od radikálního záměru odvrátit, přestože s žákem v zásadě sympatizuje. Groteskně-humornou vypravěčskou kostru vyprávění představuje dlouhá, bolestivá terapie chrupu, již Starusch protrpí ve stomatologickém křesle a během níž se mu vybavuje asociační pásmo osobních selhání i událostí z války a doby hospodářského zázraku. Těmito reminiscencemi se do vyprávění zprostředkuje i řada zásadních problémů německé společnosti adenauerovské éry, zejména problém nepotrestaných válečných zločinců a nacistů: jednou z výrazných postav je (pod jiným jménem) i u nás nechvalně známý generál Schörner, který byl ochoten bojovat "do posledního muže" a se vší krutostí ještě v posledních dnech války. V naivně radikálních postojích gymnazistů podává Grass - jako jeden z prvních levicových intelektuálů (román vyšel v roce 1969) - ironickou, pozoruhodně vyváženou analýzu mentality a ideologií, z jejichž energie v roce 1968 explodovalo radikální "studentské hnutí": ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Román Plechový bubínek (1959), který Grasse přes noc proslavil po celém světě, je koncipován jako příběh jednoho hrdiny. Na začátku 50. let zaznamenává Oskar Matzerath v Léčebném a zaopatřovacím ústavu běh svého života od začátku století až do doby adenauerovského Německa. Tento infantilní vypravěč se se svým plechovým bubínkem pohybuje mimo tradiční morálku, a právě proto se nakonec jeví jako jediný zdravý ve světě lži a zločinu. Dílo šokovalo své první čtenáře otevřeností a bezohledností, zároveň však otevřelo poválečnému německému románu cestu ke světovosti a svému hrdinovi zajistilo významné místo v moderní mytologii.

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In this new novel Günter Grass examines a subject that has long been taboo - the sufferings of the Germans during the Second World War. He explores the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff, the deadliest maritime disaster of all time, and the repercussions upon three generations of a German family.

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‘Extraordinary’ TELEGRAPH ????? 'Bee Wilson is one of my favourite writers and this may be her best book' CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN This strikingly original account from award-winning food writer Bee Wilson charts how everyday objects take on deeply personal meanings in all our lives. One ordinary day, the tin in which Bee Wilson baked her wedding cake fell to the ground at her feet. This should have been unremarkable, except that her marriage had just ended. Unsettled by her own feelings about the heart-shaped tin, Wilson begins a search for others who have attached strong and even magical meanings to kitchen objects. She meets people who deal with grief or pain by projecting emotions onto certain objects, whether it is a beloved parent’s salt shaker, a cracked pasta bowl or an inherited china dinner service. Remembering her own mother, a dementia sufferer, she explores the ways that both of them have been haunted by deciding which kitchen utensils to hold on to and which to get rid of when you think you are losing your mind. Looking to different continents, cultures and civilisations to investigate the full scope of this phenomenon, Wilson blends her own experiences with a series of ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A thought experiment in future-shock survivalism'' Robert MacFarlane''Gripping ... of all science fiction''s apocalypses, this is one of the most haunting'' Financial TimesWITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ROBERT MACFARLANEA post-apocalyptic vision of the world pushed to the brink by famine, John Christopher''s science fiction masterpiece The Death of Grass includes an introduction by Robert MacFarlane in Penguin Modern Classics.At first the virus wiping out grass and crops is of little concern to John Custance. It has decimated Asia, causing mass starvation and riots, but Europe is safe and a counter-virus is expected any day. Except, it turns out, the governments have been lying to their people. When the deadly disease hits Britain, society starts to descend into barbarism. As John and his family try to make it across country to the safety of his brother''s farm in a hidden valley, their humanity is tested to its very limits. A chilling psychological thriller and one of the greatest post-apocalyptic novels ever written, The Death of Grass shows people struggling to hold on to their identities as the familiar world disintegrates - and the terrible price they must pay for surviving.John Christopher (1922-2012) was the pen name of Samuel Youd, a prolific writer ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From the winner of the National Book Award for Fiction, 2012 comes this elegantly crafted novel that explores the strange power that lost children exert on the memories of those they leave behindWhen Faye Travers is sent to appraise a family estate in a small New Hampshire town and comes across a forgotten set of valuable Native American artefacts, she is not surprised by the discovery. However, she is shocked when she finds a rare drum – particularly because without even touching the instrument she hears its deep resonant sound.Following the discovery, we trace the drum''s passage both backwards and forwards in time. We hear the voice of Bernard Shaawano, an Ojibwe, who tells of how his grandfather created the drum after years of mourning his younger daughter''s death and how it changes the paths of those who cross it. Through Faye, we experience her anguished relationship with a local sculptor who also mourns the loss of a daughter, and witness the life Faye has made alone with her mother, in the shadow of her sister''s death.Erdich poetically captures the intricate, transformative rhythms of human grief that these losses create within her characters with grace, wit, captivating prose and surprising ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In an explosive fusion of myth and reality, magic and romance, Dog Years charts forty years of German history, starting with 1917, to expose the madness of a society that bred and nurtured the horrors of the Third Reich before anaesthetising itself with the chaos of disintegration.

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“This will be a fight against overwhelming odds from which survival cannot be expected. We will do what damage we can.” With these words, Lieutenant Commander Robert W. Copeland addressed the crew of the destroyer escort USS Samuel B. Roberts on the morning of October 25, 1944, off the Philippine Island of Samar. On the horizon loomed the mightiest ships of the Japanese navy, a massive fleet that represented the last hope of a staggering empire. All that stood between it and Douglas MacArthur’ s vulnerable invasion force were the Roberts and the other small ships of a tiny American flotilla poised to charge into history. In the tradition of the #1 New York Times bestseller Flags of Our Fathers, James D. Hornfischer paints an unprecedented portrait of the Battle of Samar, a naval engagement unlike any other in U.S. history—and captures with unforgettable intensity the men, the strategies, and the sacrifices that turned certain defeat into a legendary victory.Praise for The Last Stand of the Tin Can Sailors“One of the finest WWII naval action narratives in recent years, this book follows in the footsteps of Flags of Our Fathers. . . . Exalting American sailors and pilots as they ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB RECOMMENDED READINSPIRED BY ONE OF THE LAST GREAT UNTOLD STORIES OF WW11916. Young artist Sam Burke is spared death by firing squad on the battlefields of France and brought to a remote castle by the Irish Sea. At the ‘Tin Nose Shop’ he is tasked with creating intricate masks to hide the mutilated faces of his fellow soldiers from the Front. While he tries to come to terms with the death of his best friend and the promise he failed to keep, Sam and the disfigured soldiers struggle to return to their former lives and their loved ones.A stirring and emotional tale based on the real-life story of the Tin Nose Shop.''Beautifully written and sensitively observed'' Hazel Gaynor''Beautifully written and thought-provoking'' Ruth Hogan''Will both break your heart and give it wings as it explores the healing powers of friendship, love, hope and purpose'' Robin Wells''One of the best historical novels I have read in a long time... I have never read anything quite like it'' Mark Sullivan''Here is a beautifully written novel, sensitive, exploring not so much the brutality of war but the humanity which stems from it'' The Yorkshire Times''There are many novels ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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In telling his tale to Woot the Wanderer, the Tin Woodman is reminded of his Munchkin sweetheart, Nimmie Amee, and determines to find her and marry her as he had promised to do before he was turned into tin by the Wicked Witch of the West. But it has been a long time since he has seen Nimmie Amee – will she still remember him?Book 12 of the 15 book series by L. Frank Baum. Journey through the magical world of Oz with Dorothy and friends with these beloved timeless classics.

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Why not program computers to take over the really dull jobs that human beings have to do - such as praying and behaving morally? At the William Morris Institute of Automation Research they are doing just that to free mankind for the really stimulating and demanding tasks of living today - first and foremost the impending visit of Her Majesty the Queen to open its new wing. . . Michael Frayn is the celebrated author of fifteen plays including Noises Off, Copenhagen and Afterlife. His bestselling novels include Headlong, which was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, Spies, which won the Whitbread Best Novel Award and Skios, which was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize. Tin Men, his first novel, is now a modern classic. Winner of the Somerset Maugham Award it explores computers, technology and automation with customary humour and wit.

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Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.A retelling of The Elves and the Shoemaker, set in an African kingdom many years ago.Ayan is known as one of the best drum makers in the land. However, as the years pass, he struggles to make the beautiful instruments he’s famous for. When the queen holds a competition to find the finest drums for the harvest festival, Ayan is disappointed. He has the right tools, materials and skills, but his hands no longer work the way they used to. Just as he thinks he won’t be able to present his gift to the queen, Ayan receives some much-needed help from the Aziza …Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction.Pages 46 and 47 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Unmissable: please read this extraordinary book.'' - Daily Mail''A triumph ... A worthy follow-up to The Boy on the Shed.'' - Jeff Stelling''All men should read this book - important and brilliantly written.'' - Alan Shearer''Genius... A difficult, deeply personal story beautifully told.'' – George Caulkin, The Athletic----From the author of the critically acclaimed memoir, The Boy on the Shed, comes a powerful tale of grit and resilience, told with great humour, openness and profound bravery.Former Newcastle United winger Paul Ferris was 51. He had successfully forged a post-football career as a physio, barrister and then a CEO, and his award-winning memoir, The Boy on the Shed, was just about to be published. But then he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. This honest, sometimes brutal and frequently funny book tells the story of what happened next.Prostate cancer. It’s a phrase that strikes fear into the heart of every man. It’s the most common male cancer, but treatable if it’s caught early enough. Paul doesn’t shy away from describing that treatment. And neither does he hold back on its life-changing consequences – from harrowing surgery, humiliating procedures and excruciating consultations – as he strives to become the man he once was ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Why does Dad get lots of cans in The Tin Can Man?An exciting new set of Level 1+ stories from Roderick Hunt and Alex Brychta. Full of humour and drama with familiar settings and real-life scenarios that children can relate to that will delight young readers. Featuring all your favourite characters, children will enjoy exploring the detailed humorous illustrations and be captivated by the storylines.These phonics-based stories are perfect for embedding and building on children''s phonics knowledge. They contain high-interest vocabulary to support language development.Each book contains inside cover notes to help adults read and explore the content with the child, supporting their decoding and language comprehension development. Free teaching notes on Oxford Owl support independent reading, guided reading, writing, and speaking, listening and drama activities.

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Winner of The National Art Library Award!Helen Ward's tale of The Tin Forest follows an old man who tidies the rubbish in a junkyard and dreams of a better place. With faith, ingenuity and hard work, he transforms it into a wonderland in this poetic modern fable.

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Škola hry na irskou flétnu Publikace The Tin Whistle Book (CD Edition) vás krok za krokem provede základy hry na irskou flétnu. Na známých písničkách s jednoduchou melodickou linkou si rychle osvojíte správné návyky a dovednosti. V publikaci jsou obsaženy lidové písně ze Skotska, Irska, Anglie, Walesu, USA, Kanady a Austrálie. Přibalené CD obsahuje cvičení a 31 písniček a melodií z publikace. Notový zápis v publikaci je psán pro irskou flétnu laděnou v D.

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Škola hry na irskou flétnu Publikace The Tin Whistle Book vás krok za krokem provede základy hry na irskou flétnu. Na známých písničkách s jednoduchou melodickou linkou si rychle osvojíte správné návyky a dovednosti. V publikaci jsou obsaženy lidové písně ze Skotska, Irska, Anglie, Walesu, UISA, Kanady a Austrálie. Notový zápis v publikaci je psán pro irskou flétnu laděnou v D.

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Ochranný zadní kryt iSaprio Rainbow Grass pro Realme 7 Pro je vyroben z měkkého TPU materiálu. Kryt poskytuje vysokou odolnost a snadno se instaluje díky své pružnosti. Zachovává plný přístup ke všem portům a ovládacím prvkům telefonu.

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Ochranný kryt iSaprio Rainbow Grass je určen pro model Xiaomi Mi 11. Vyroben je z pružného TPU materiálu, který zajišťuje snadné nasazení. Kryt má přesné výřezy pro všechny porty a ovládací prvky telefonu.

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Objev podobné jako iSaprio Rainbow Grass pro Xiaomi Mi 11 (raigra-TPU3-Mi11)

A collected series of intertwined poetic essays written by acclaimed Japanese poet Hiromi Ito—part nature writing, part travelogue, part existential philosophy. Written between April 2012 and November 2013, Tree Spirits Grass Spirits adopts a non-linear narrative flow that mimics the growth of plants, and can be read as a companion piece to Ito’s beloved poem "Wild Grass on the Riverbank". Rather than the vertiginously violent poetics of the latter, Tree Spirits Grass Spirits serves as what we might call a phyto-autobiography: a recounting of one’s life through the logic of flora. Ito’s graciously potent and philosophical prose examines immigration, language, gender, care work, and death, all through her close (indeed, at times obsessive) attention to plant life.

Objev podobné jako Tree Spirits Grass Spirits - Hiromi Ito

At a top-secret Army training facility in the Mojave Desert, Special Agents Scott Brodie and Maggie Taylor plunge into a deadly web of military suspense, AI technology, and robot soldiers as they unravel the shocking murder of a senior scientist in this gripping thriller from New York Times bestselling authors Nelson DeMille and Alex DeMille.''A page-turning extravaganza of suspense and action.'' Harlan CobenArmy CID Special Agents Scott Brodie and Maggie Taylor team up for their toughest assignment yet as they are dispatched to Camp Hayden to investigate the death of Major Roger Ames, the chief scientist in charge of the top-secret war games being conducted between a platoon of Army Rangers and a fleet of "lethal autonomous weapons." Brodie and Taylor find themselves at ground zero of the next generation of warfare, and must untangle the complex web of alliances, animosities, and secret agendas among the men and women of the isolated facility.In a place cut off from the world and exposed to the harsh desert elements, everyone is a suspect - from the zealous camp commander who pushes his men to the limit, to the Rangers slipping into madness due to isolation, grueling training, and rampant abuse of performance-enhancing ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Tin Men - Nelson DeMille, Alex DeMille

At a top-secret Army training facility in the Mojave Desert, Special Agents Scott Brodie and Maggie Taylor plunge into a deadly web of military suspense, AI technology, and robot soldiers as they unravel the shocking murder of a senior scientist in this gripping thriller from New York Times bestselling authors Nelson DeMille and Alex DeMille.''A page-turning extravaganza of suspense and action.'' Harlan CobenArmy CID Special Agents Scott Brodie and Maggie Taylor team up for their toughest assignment yet as they are dispatched to Camp Hayden to investigate the death of Major Roger Ames, the chief scientist in charge of the top-secret war games being conducted between a platoon of Army Rangers and a fleet of "lethal autonomous weapons." Brodie and Taylor find themselves at ground zero of the next generation of warfare, and must untangle the complex web of alliances, animosities, and secret agendas among the men and women of the isolated facility.In a place cut off from the world and exposed to the harsh desert elements, everyone is a suspect - from the zealous camp commander who pushes his men to the limit, to the Rangers slipping into madness due to isolation, grueling training, and rampant abuse of performance-enhancing ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Tin Men - Nelson DeMille, Alex DeMille

Murder. Secrets. Sacrifice.Anoor is the first blue-blooded ruler of the Wardens’ Empire. When she is accused of a murder she didn’t commit, she must solve the mystery to save her reign.Her beloved, Sylah, braves new lands to find a solution for the hurricane that threatens to destroy her home. But should she sacrifice her old life to raise her sword once more?The spy, Hassa, finds herself on a trail of crimes in the city. Her search uncovers the true extent of the empire’s atrocities.The three women find their answers – but at what cost to their world?

Objev podobné jako The Battle Drum - Saara El-Arifi

Read Pulitzer Prize-winning, Sunday Times bestselling author Anne Tyler''s classic exploration of the impact of grief on a family.When young Janie Pike dies in a tragic accident, she leaves behind a family numbed with grief and torn with guilt and recrimination. In this compassionate and haunting novel Anne Tyler explores how each member of the family learns to face the future in their own way.**ANNE TYLER HAS SOLD OVER 8 MILLION BOOKS WORLDWIDE**''Anne Tyler takes the ordinary, the small, and makes them sing'' Rachel Joyce''She knows all the secrets of the human heart'' Monica Ali ''A masterly author'' Sebastian Faulks''I love Anne Tyler. I''ve read every single book she''s written'' Jacqueline Wilson

Objev podobné jako The Tin Can Tree - Anne Tylerová

`The overall purpose of human communication is - or should be - reconciliation. It should ultimately serve to lower or remove the walls of misunderstanding which unduly separate us human beings, one from another. . '' Although we have developed the technology to make communication more efficent and to bring people closer together, we have failed to use it to build a true global community. Dr M. Scott Peck believes that if we are to prevent civilization destroying itself, we must urgently rebuild on all levels, local, national and international and that is the first step to spiritual survival. In this radical and challenging book he describes how the communities work, how group action can be developed on the principles of tolerance and love, and how we can start to transform world society into a true community.

Objev podobné jako The Different Drum - Peck M. Scott

In this Read with Oxford Stage 1: Biff, Chip and Kipper collection, find out why Dad is collecting cans, whether Lee and Kipper''s camping trip will be ruined by the rain, and who rescues Button the dog.This collection contains six stories that are ideal for children taking their first steps in reading. There are tips for parents and fun activities throughout the book for you and your child to enjoy together.Biff, Chip, Kipper and Floppy the dog are the well-loved characters from Oxford Reading Tree, used in 80% of primary schools. With exciting stories, humorous illustrations, tips for parents and after-reading activities, this series is the perfect companion from your child''s very first steps in phonics all the way to reading independence.Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child''s reading confidence.Find practical advice, free eBooks and fun activities to help your child progress on oxfordowl.com. Let''s get them flying!

Objev podobné jako Read with Oxford: Stage 1: Biff, Chip and Kipper: The Tin Can Man and Other Stories - Roderick Hunt

The paperback release of 2024''s stunning meditation on war and violence by an award-winning author.The Empires of Varkal and Med’ariz have always been at war. Alefret, the founder of Varkal’s pacifist resistance, was bombed and maimed by his own government, locked up in a secret prison and tortured by a ‘visionary’ scientist. But now they’re offering him a chance of freedom. Ordered to infiltrate one of Med’ariz’s flying cities, obeying the bloodthirsty zealot Qhudur, he must find fellow anti-war activists in the enemy’s population and provoke them into an uprising against their rulers. He should refuse to serve the warmongers, but what if he could end this pointless war once and for all? Is that worth compromising his own morals and the principles of his fellow resistance members?

Objev podobné jako The Siege of Burning Grass: Shortlisted for the 2024 Ursula K. Le Guin Prize for Fiction - Premee Mohamed

In this endearing picture book by superstar chef and beloved TV host Carla Hall, Carla’s grandmother helps her turn things around when a game of dress-up leads to a fancy tea party gone wrong.Carla and her sister Kim love visiting their grandparents’ home, where they can always count on having something fun to get into, like Granny’s old chest full of treasures! Dressed up in mounds of beautiful dresses, sparkling jewels, and fancy gloves, Carla decides the day wouldn’t be complete without a tea party for the girls’ special guests, Granny and Doc. But when Carla accidentally ruins her grandmother’s favorite quilt and famous pound cake, she fears that all the fun is spoiled. How can Carla and her family have a proper tea party without an elegant set up and delicious food? Then Carla’s grandmother steps in, sharing her recipe for a special cake. Will the secret ingredient help Carla save the day?

Objev podobné jako Carla and the Tin Can Cake Party - Carla Hall

It’s 1938.In order to save his dad’s job, Angelo needs to invent a brand-new car that can carry:a farmerhis wifetwo chickensa flagon of wineand a dozen eggsacross a bumpy field without breaking a single egg . . . and without the enemy discovering his top-secret design!Here''s the extraordinary story – inspired by real events – of how one little car changed history.

Objev podobné jako The Tin Snail - Cameron Mcallister

The Smell of Summer Grass is the story of the years spent in finding and building a personal idyll, sometimes a dream, sometimes a nightmare, by writer Adam Nicolson and his wife, cook and gardener, Sarah Raven.Without knowing one end of a hay baler from the other, Adam Nicolson and Sarah Raven, fed up with London and with life, escaped with his family to a run-down farm in the Sussex Weald. Looking for Arcadia, they found a mixture of intense beauty and profound chaos. Over three years they struggled with dock leaves, spring flowers, bloody-minded sheep and neighbours before eventually arriving at some kind of equilibrium.Funny, poetic, ironic and wise, ‘The Smell of Summer Grass’ is based partly on the long out of print ''Perch Hill''. It traces the growing intimacy between man and his chosen place, his love affair with it and his frustrations with its intractable realities. As an attempt to live out the pastoral vision, it makes one heartfelt plea: we should never abandon our dreams.

Objev podobné jako Smell of Summer Grass - Adam Nicolson

''An extraordinary, necessary book'' Robert Macfarlane, author of Underland''[Jason Allen-Paisant] intimately explores ideas around class, leisure, economics and self-discovery, looking closely at the life of his farmer grandmother, as well as the plants and people that shaped who he is today'' Observer''Strangely restorative and tenderly written. Hold it in your hands and then dream of the green world'' Monique Roffey, author of Passiontide''This book is a triumph'' Professor Corinne Fowler, author of Our Island Stories''An unforgettable read'' Tice Cin, author of Keeping The House''Profound and lyrical'' Ekow Eshun, author of The StrangersThe Possibility of Tenderness is a personal history narrated through the lens of the ‘grung’ and plants. It’s also a people’s history of the land, a family saga, an archival detective story through time. It’s the migration tale of a young scholar who arrives in Britain from rural Jamaica to study at Oxford to achieve ‘upward social mobility’ and who now lives in Roundhay Leeds. Suddenly, amidst his journey of dreams and class aspiration, the plants and people of his native district, Coffee Grove, begin to offer different ways of living, alternative dreams, and the possibility of tenderness and the permission to roam England.Marrying the local and the familial ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Possibility of Tenderness - Jason Allen-Paisant

`The road to the City of Emeralds is paved with yellow brick,'' said the Witch; `so you cannot miss it. When you get to Oz do not be afraid of him, but tell your story and ask him to help you.'' A cyclone hits Kansas and whirls away Dorothy and her little dog Toto to the magical Land of Oz, where wild beasts talk, silver shoes have magic powers, and good witches offer protection with a kiss. But Dorothy has made an enemy of the Wicked Witch of the West. With her new friends the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, they brave many dangers in search of the Wonderful Wizard in his Emerald City at the heart of Oz to ask him to grant each of them what they most desire - only to find that they already possess it. Published at the dawn of the twentieth century, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (1900) immediately captivated child and adult readers alike. This new edition includes many of W. W. Denslow''s original illustrations, and the introduction considers both the famous MGM film version and recent literary theory in a fascinating discussion of this children''s classic. ABOUT THE SERIES: ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - Lyman Frank Baum

In this must-have book for all fans of Oz big and small, artist and visionary Gabriel Gale brings to vivid life all the creatures from L. Frank Baum’s beloved series, from the iconic characters in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to many others that are visualized here for the first time.The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was the best-selling American children’s book of the twentieth century, and the classic 1939 movie of this quintessential American fairy tale left a permanent mark on the hearts and imaginations of devoted fans throughout the world. In THE ART OF OZ: WITCHES, WIZARDS, AND WONDERS BEYOND THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD artist and Oz archeologist Gabriel Gale brings to life all the creatures and inhabitants from L. Frank Baum’s beloved series, many illustrated here for the first time: wicked witches and their armies, mythical beasts, elemental fairies, robots, insects, one-legged and two-sided people, and many more sky, land, sea, and underground creatures. THE ART OF OZ also debuts the first-ever “Google Map” of the Land of Oz!Gabriel Gale has mapped the country and animated all the creatures he found there. He has sketched Emerald City the buildings and habitats of the enchanted Land. Through spectacular illustrations, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Art of Oz - Gabriel Gale, John Fricke

''The road to the City of Emeralds is paved with yellow brick'' When a tornado crashes through Kansas City, Dorothy and her dog Toto are whisked far away, over the rainbow, to a strange land called Oz. How will they ever get home? And what is at the end of the yellow brick road? Plucky Dorothy and Toto embark on a magical adventure to search for the Wizard of Oz and along the way encounter new friends: the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion.Includes exclusive material: In the Backstory you can take the quiz and find out how much you really know about The Wizard of Oz!Vintage Children’s Classics is a twenty-first century classics list aimed at 8-12 year olds and the adults in their lives. Discover timeless favourites from The Jungle Book and Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to modern classics such as The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

Objev podobné jako The Wizard of Oz - Lyman Frank Baum

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents the thrilling conclusion to Roseanne A. Brown''s middle grade trilogy about a pre-teen girl who, as half-Slayer and half-vampire, is caught between two worlds.Serwa Boateng has gone head-to-head with vampires, witches, and even a death god. But now, with the fate of the magical world at stake, she''ll have to face her toughest foe yet: her own grandmother.Finally free after decades of being trapped inside the Midnight Drum, the dreaded obayifo Nana Bekoe seeks the destruction of the Abomofuo. Even worse, she has Serwa''s father under her thrall. Now, the hunters have become the hunted, as the Slayers'' defenses are powerless in the face of an enemy who has access to all their secrets.Serwa''s only chance of saving her father might just lie with the Keepers, an organization whose powers exist outside the normal rules of magic. But the Keepers are even more secretive than the Abomofuo, and finding them will require Serwa to trek across the United States. At least she has her friends by her side for the journey . . . friends who currently hate her guts. The survival of everything and everyone Serwa has ever loved hinges on her completing this ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Rick Riordan Presents: Serwa Boateng's Guide to Saving the World - Brown Roseanne A.

This beloved children’s classic tale is now available in an exclusive collector's edition, featuring beautiful cover art from artist Laci Fowler and decorative interior pages, making it ideal for fiction lovers, book collectors, and teachers. Delighting readers for more than 120 years, this time-honored classic is now available as a beautiful collector's edition. Whether you're buying it as a gift or for yourself, this remarkable edition features: A beautiful, high-end hardcover featuring Laci Fowler's distinctive hand-painted art Embossed cover art and gold foiling Decorative interior pages featuring pull quotes throughout Matching ribbon marker and gold page edges Part of a 4-volume collection including Frankenstein, The Great Gatsby, and The Return of Sherlock Holme The Wonderful Wizard of Oz follows Kansas farmgirl Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto as a violent cyclone transports them to a faraway magical place called Oz, land of the Munchkins and witches.To make it home, Dorothy dons her famous slippers and must follow the Yellow Brick Road to seek help from the Great Wizard in the Emerald City. Soon she is joined by the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, each on his own unique quest for a better self. Exploring the time-honored themes ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Painted Edition) - Frank L. Baum

“We’re off to see the Wizard! The wonderful Wizard of Oz!” Rediscover L. Frank Baum''s timeless children’s classic that has charmed readers for generations in this gorgeous leather collector’s edition.Readers of all ages will follow the Yellow Brick Road in this unforgettable and colorful journey that takes us from Dorothy’s gray Kansas home into the blue Munchkin land; from the sparkling bejeweled Emerald City to the dark, foreboding forest; and finally, to the ruby-red throne room of Glinda the Good Witch. Join the found family of Dorothy and Toto, Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, and the Tin Woodman as they journey through the wonderful land of Oz.This leather collector’s edition of The Wizard of Oz features:A beautifully designed leather-bound book with foiling on the cover and a ribbon markerA child-friendly retelling that remains faithful to L. Frank Baum''s original textillustrations by renowned artist Charles Santore, the critically-acclaimed illustrator of multiple classic tales, including The Night Before Christmas, The Velveteen Rabbit, The Classic Tale of Peter Rabbit, and Aesop''s FablesIs a wonderful gift for young readers during the holidays or for birthdaysCharles Santore’s works has been widely exhibited in museums and celebrated with recognitions such as the prestigious Hamilton King Award, the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Wizard of Oz - Lyman Frank Baum

James Lee Burke''s legendary detective Dave Robicheaux returns to try to save his daughter from a sadistic killer.When Detective Dave Robicheaux''s daughter, Alafair, declares her intention to interview a convicted serial killer called Asa Surette, he does all he can to dissuade her. Dave has always encouraged her ambitions as a writer, but as a father he doesn''t want her to be exposed to a man so nakedly evil. And his fears seem well founded when Alafair is visibly shocked by the encounter. Two years later, the horror Surette evoked is all but forgotten, as Dave and his family are vacationing amidst the natural beauty of Montana. But evil, it seems, has followed them into this wild paradise. Someone is stalking Alafair, and Dave begins to suspect that it''s Surette - even though he officially died when the prison truck he was being transported in collided with an oil tanker. Is Alafair now the target of one of the most depraved serial killers ever to have been caught, or has she unwittingly crossed paths with a murderous psychopath closer to home?Praise for one of the great American crime writers, James Lee Burke:''James Lee Burke is the heavyweight champ, a great ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Light of the World - James Lee Burke

David 'Bumble' Lloyd is one of cricket's great characters - hilarious, informative and insightful, and filled with boundless enthusiasm for the game. Now, in Cricket Characters, he tells the stories of the most important, influential, talented and entertaining characters he has come across in sixty years in the game. Following on from the bestselling successes of Last in the Tin Bath and Around the World in 80 Pints, in his new book Bumble looks back at the cricketers who have had the greatest impact on him throughout his career. From the gnarly veterans he first played against as a teenager in the Lancashire League, through the old pros he met on the county circuit while at Lancashire on to a revealing insight into life alongside Mike Atherton, Ian Botham, Nasser Hussain and Shane Warne in the commentary box, this book reveals Bumble at his best: telling great stories about his favourite people. Along the way, the reader not only learns who have been the funniest or most dangerous players to be around, but also gets an insight into what makes a team gel and players to perform at their very peak. It's the perfect gift for any cricket fan who ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Simply the Best - David Lloyd

A stunningly beautiful hardback edition of the most famous journey in the world.Follow the yellow brick road!Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical land of Oz. To get home Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to Emerald City and find the wonderfully mysterious Wizard of Oz. Together with her companions the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion whom she meets on the way, Dorothy embarks on a strange and enchanting adventure.Collect our Puffin Clothbound Classics:9780241444313 The Little Prince9780241663554 The Jungle Book9780241568811 Charlotte''s Web9780241688243 Little Women9780241688250 Peter Pan9780241688267 The Railway Children9780241688236 Chinese Cinderella 9780241411216 Treasure Island9780241411209 The Wizard of Oz9780241655702 Watership Down9780241663578 The Worst Witch9780241663547 David Copperfield9780241663561 The Neverending Story 9780241623909 Stig of the Dump9780241623916 The Dark is Rising9780241411162 The Secret Garden9780241411148 Black Beauty9780241411155 Dracula9780241425121 Frankenstein9780241425138 Wuthering Heights9780241425114 Tales from Shakespeare9780241425107 Tales of the Greek Heroes9780241411193 A Christmas Carol9780241621196 Grimms'' Fairy Tales9780241425145 Hans Christian Andersen''s Fairy Tales

Objev podobné jako The Wizard of Oz - Frank L. Baum

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2025 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITINGAN OBSERVER BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025'Hold it in your hands and then dream of the green world' MONIQUE ROFFEY, author of The Mermaid of Black Conch'A masterclass on how to write place, dreams and memory into being' OLIVE SENIOR, Poet Laureate of Jamaica 2021-2024'Surprising at every turn and rewarding in ways you never expect' MARLON JAMES, author of A Brief History of Seven Killings'The most exquisitely written meditation on family, childhood, and nature' BERNARDINE EVARISTO, author of ManifestoThe Possibility of Tenderness is a personal history narrated through the lens of the ‘grung’ and plants. It’s also a people’s history of the land, a family saga, an archival detective story through time. It’s the migration tale of a young scholar who arrives in Britain from rural Jamaica to study at Oxford to achieve ‘upward social mobility’ and who now lives in Roundhay Leeds. Suddenly, amidst his journey of dreams and class aspiration, the plants and people of his native district, Coffee Grove, begin to offer different ways of living, alternative dreams, and the possibility of tenderness and the permission to roam England. Marrying the local and the familial with global history and ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako The Possibility of Tenderness - Jason Allen-Paisant

Follow Dorothy and her dog Toto into the Emerald City with an officially licensed book based on the classic 1939 film! Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto find themselves in a strange new place after being swept up in a tornado. Taken far from the comforts of Kansas and Auntie Em and Uncle Henry’s farm, Dorothy discovers that she’s arrived in the Land of Oz—a curious place filled with magical people. Dorothy longs to go home after a scary encounter with the Wicked Witch of the West, who wants the Ruby Slippers Glinda the Good Witch has put on the young girl’s feet. Dorothy must now follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City to ask the Wizard of Oz to return her to Kansas. Unlikely friends like The Scarecrow, The Tin Man, and The Cowardly Lion join Dorothy and Toto as they journey through the Land of Oz. Will the group of new-found friends make it to the Emerald City and have their wishes granted? Do they already have everything they were looking for all along? Follow them on their journey to find the Wizard of Oz in this first official illustrated adaptation of the iconic film.

Objev podobné jako The Wizard of Oz - JaNay Brown-Wood