Jean-François Ménard Libros

Geronimo's autobiography offers a rare insight into the life of one of America's most legendary Apache warriors. Narrated to S. M. Barrett, the account reveals Geronimo's struggles against Mexican forces, his experiences with the American government, and his time as a carnival attraction. Through his words, he emphasizes his commitment to peace and cultural preservation, aiming to foster understanding between the Apache and Americans. This memoir serves as a vital link in bridging cultural divides during a tumultuous period in history, enriched with Apache traditions and values.

Artemis Fowl had created the most powerful new supercomputer known to man - using stolen technology from an elite race of underground fairies. And when the computer falls into the hands of an IT billionaire with a shady past and alleged mob connections, Artemis is in deep trouble. The consequences for humans and fairies alike are deadly. Only one person, well, fairy, can help him now. If only Artemis Fowl wasn't the fairies' public enemy number one...

ARTEMIS FOWL'S CRIMINAL WAYS HAVE FINALLY GOT THE BETTER OF HIM . . . Young Artemis has frequently used high-tech fairy magic to mastermind the most devious criminal activity of the new century. Now, at a conference in Iceland, Artemis has gathered the fairies to present his latest idea to save the world from global warming. But Artemis is behaving strangely - he seems different. Something terrible has happened to him . . . Artemis Fowl has become nice. The fairies diagnose Atlantis Complex (that's obsessive compulsive disorder to you and I) - it seems dabbling in magic has damaged Artemis' main his mind. Fairy ally Captain Holly Short doesn't know what to do. The subterranean volcanoes are under attack from vicious robots and Artemis cannot fight them. Can Holly get the real Artemis back ---before the robot probes destroy every human and life form? This eagerly-awaited adventure is now out in paperback with a fabulous new cover-look to celebrate ten years of Artemis action.

Artemis Fowl and the Opal Deception is the fourth phenomenal book in the legendary Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer.Arch-Criminal Artemis Fowl's mind has been wiped. Now someone wants him dead.Artemis Fowl is the only boy ever to have discovered an armed and dangerous fairy race living below ground. He just can't remember any of it.But Artemis needs his memory back - and fast - because a power-crazed pixie is out for revenge, secretly scheming to overthrow the Lower Elements Police. If only Artemis's one fairy ally, Captain Holly Short, wasn't on the run. Everyone is depending on him. And with Holly gone, Artemis is depending on a flatulent dwarf. Things are about to explode . . . 'Hugely satisfying - not to be missed' - Irish Independent'Engagingly vivid, exciting and witty' - The Telegraph'Fast, funny and very exciting' - Daily Mail ***Artemis Fowl was winner of the WHSmith Children's Book of the Year Award and Children's Book of the Year at the Children's Book Awards. Shortlisted for the Whitbread Children's Book of the Year Award. He began writing plays at an early age and, as an adult, continued to write. ARTEMIS FOWL, his first book featuring the brilliant young anti-hero, was an immediate international bestseller and won several prestigious awards.

Lorsqu'un chapeau s'envole, emporté par le vent, Prosper Colonard bondit et le dérobe aussitôt. Mais un jour un haut-de-forme vient semer la révolte parmi les précieux couvre-chefs qui décident soudain de conquérir leur liberté... Ces contes pour la semaine vous permettront de découvrir également un roi obsédé par l'heure, un cochon héroïque, un homme-poisson un peu trop bricoleur, et bien d'autres personnages drôles et inattendus.

Lorsque le père de Waldo et Mirabelle a entendu la lecture du testament de l'Oncle Fernand, il a failli avoir une attaque. Non seulement son bon à rien de beau-frère qui, de son vivant, lui empruntait sans cesse de l'argent pour le dépenser à la roulette, avait réussi à amasser quinze millions, mais en plus il avait décidé d'en faire hériter ses neveux ! Pour toucher cette fortune, Waldo et Mirabelle doivent remplir une condition secrète : la dernière volonté de leur oncle est punir une certaine Catriona Gregor, qui l'a envoyé en prison autrefois, en lui faisant croire que son fantôme est revenu la hanter. Mais premièrement, Catriona Gregor est une femme solide comme un roc, et semble n'avoir peur de rien. Deuxièmement, il y a un squelette dans son grenier. Troisièmement, Waldo et Mirabelle commencent à avoir des raisons de croire aux fantômes.

179pages. in8. Broché.