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.
Dorothy se llevó el sobresalto más grande de su vida cuando un ciclón la arrastró, con casa y todo, hasta el país de Oz. La suerte fue que al caer mató a la Bruja Mala, por lo que pasó de tener una aburrida existencia en Arkansas, junto a sus tíos, a recorrer un mundo prodigioso. Camino de la Ciudad Esmeralda conoce al Espantapájaros en busca de cerebro, al Leñador que necesita un corazón y al León Cobarde empeñado en dejar de serlo.
Eta kniga ob udivitelnom ostrove Kapitanov s neobyknovennymi illjustratsijami izvestnogo khudozhnika Gennadija Kalinovskogo.K skazochnomu ostrovu so vsekh storon plyvut korabliki, sdelannye rukami detej. Malenkie, no muzhestvennye kapitany, i sredi nikh blagorodnyj i otvazhnyj kapitan Tin Tinych, vykhodjat v more, chtoby srazhatsja s piratami. Eti geroi sovershajut podvigi i spasajut tekh, kto popal v bedu. V odno prekrasnoe utro Tin Tinych preodolevaet volshebnuju chertu i pokidaet okean Skazki...Dlja detej srednego shkolnogo vozrasta (11-14 let). Illjustrator Gennadij Kalinovskij.
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.
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.
An international collection of twenty-five tales of courage, daring, and romance, featuring heroes such as Robin Hood, El Cid, Perseus, and Volund.
A collection of sixteen tales, including original stories by a variety of Irish authors and retellings of traditional folktales
The Great War is raging in France and for girls like Florence and Dorothy it's a liberating time . . . but also a dangerous one. As Dorothy risks her life working in the local munitions factory, Florence dreams of becoming a nurse - but when her wish comes true and she heads off to France to nurse the soldiers, she realizes that her dream is actually a living nightmare. But Dorothy is determined to help as many soldiers as she can, no matter what side they're on, and if she can't, she'll die trying . . . This outstanding story is full of raw emotion and a real sense of the enormous hardship faced by men and women during the First World War.
Set against the backdrop of the First World War, the narrative follows a boy's harrowing journey through the battlefield horrors. Amidst the chaos and bloodshed, moments of humanity emerge, particularly during a poignant scene where fighting pauses for a game of football on the frozen ground of No-Man's-Land. This powerful tale not only explores the impact of war but also highlights the resilience and hope that can arise even in the darkest times, coinciding with the centenary of the war's onset.
This collection of classic fairy tales, retold in a simple and entertaining style, is suitable for young children to read on their own or with an adult.
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.
"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?"
Kuvitettu kertomus seitsemästä tarinasta, jotka ovat olleet perustana kuuluisille baleteille, sekä huomautuksia kunkin tarinan alkuperästä ja niille sävelletyistä musiikeista. Mukana ovat "Petrushka", "Joutsenlampi", "Tuhkimo", "Giselle", "Pähkinänsärkijä", "Kivikukka" ja "Kaunotar ja hirviö".
Mike, bubeník megapopulární metalové kapely The Scream, začíná být nervózní. Temná image skupiny, kterou dosud pokládal za pouhou hru, se začíná proměňovat v děsivou realitu. Pomohou mu Rebeka a Scott poznat pravdu dřív, než bude příliš pozdě?
