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James Riordan

    10 ottobre 1936 – 10 febbraio 2012

    James Riordan fue un novelista inglés celebrado por sus novelas infantiles y sus contribuciones académicas a la historia del deporte en la Unión Soviética. Su obra revela un profundo compromiso con la cultura rusa y una gran pasión por el atletismo. Riordan combinó magistralmente la perspicacia académica con la narración cautivadora, dando como resultado obras apreciadas tanto por su profundidad de conocimiento como por sus atractivas narrativas. Deja un legado como un importante intérprete de la historia del deporte y un talentoso narrador para jóvenes lectores.

    The Sun Maiden and the Crescent Moon: Siberian Folk Tales
    An Illustrated Treasury of Myths and Legends
    A Treasury of Irish Stories
    Break On Through: The Life and Death of Jim Morrison
    Thumbelina
    El mago de Oz
    • El mago de Oz

      • 256 páginas
      • 9 horas de lectura

      Arrancada de su hogar en Kansas por un huracán, la pequeña Dorothy aterriza en un mundo desconocido. Comienza así una travesía junto a su perro Toto en busca de la única persona capaz de devolverlos a casa: el Mago de Oz. Durante el viaje hasta Ciudad Esmeralda, donde el hombre vive, se enfrentarán a un sinfín de obstáculos y peligros, pero contarán también con inestimables aliados: un espantapájaros sin cerebro, un león sin coraje y un hombre de hojalata sin corazón. Más de un siglo después de su publicación, la magia de L. Frank Baum se despliega ante nosotros como si el tiempo apenas hubiera transcurrido. Con la iluminadora introducción del profesor y estudioso Jack Zipes y las ilustraciones que han acompañado a la novela desde sus inicios, esta edición rinde homenaje a una de las aventuras más entrañables de todos los tiempos.

      El mago de Oz
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    • Thumbelina is part of the Ladybird Favourite Tales, which are the timeless treasured stories that generations of children have grown up with and loved. These easy-to-read retellings, enhanced by exciting, richly colourful illustrations, faithfully capture all the magic of the original stories.

      Thumbelina
      4,2
    • Thirty-five years after his death in Paris at age twenty-seven, Jim Morrison's iconic legend remains as powerful as ever, swathed in the mists of mystery. There have been numerous biographies about the self-proclaimed "Lizard King's" life and career. But none have examined his roots and childhood, the intellectual foundations of his music, his wild days with the Doors, and his enigmatic early death as completely and insightfully as Break On Through.More than simply a fascinating look at a rock legend whose cult following never stops growing, here is the definitive Morrison biography: his angry relationship with his father; the early tragedies and terrible events responsible for the darkness of his artistic vision; his private life and legal trials, including his infamous Miami obscenity bust; and the truth about his final hours. Based on extensive research and featuring dozens of rarely published photographs, this is the authoritative portrait of the poet, the grim visionary, the haunted man, and his haunting music.

      Break On Through: The Life and Death of Jim Morrison
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    • A collection of sixteen tales, including original stories by a variety of Irish authors and retellings of traditional folktales

      A Treasury of Irish Stories
      2,5
    • The book explores the rich oral traditions of Siberia, showcasing a unique spiritual democracy and the enduring purity of its folk art. With roots that stretch back two thousand years, these stories reflect the region's beauty and strangeness, offering insights into the culture and beliefs of its people. The narrative emphasizes the significance of these tales in preserving the heritage and wisdom of Siberian communities, making it a compelling journey into a lesser-known aspect of human storytelling.

      The Sun Maiden and the Crescent Moon: Siberian Folk Tales
    • Picture Books: Little Bunny Bobkin

      • 32 páginas
      • 2 horas de lectura

      Little Bunny Bobkin wants to learn how to count, but nobody will help him. Mother Duck shoos him away when he tries to count her ducklings, and the honey bees chase him away when he tries to count their poppies. When he finds he has wandered into the wild wood and is trapped in the foxes' den, he must use his counting skills to outwit Mother Fox and avoid becoming rabbit stew.

      Picture Books: Little Bunny Bobkin
    • Zakázaná zóna 10: Šaman

      • 134 páginas
      • 5 horas de lectura

      "Uprostřed pustých hor Nového Mexika musí Rebeka, Ryan a Scott čelit lžím a kouzlům mocného indiánského šamana. Mají ale šanci odhalit indiánskému kmeni pravdu, jestliže se klam vplížil do jejich vlastních řad?"

      Zakázaná zóna 10: Šaman
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