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The Ickabog

Autor: J.k. Rowling

Número de Páginas: 388

The Ickabog is coming... A mythical monster, a kingdom in peril, an adventure that will test two children's bravery to the limit. Discover a brilliantly original fairy tale about the power of hope and friendship to triumph against all odds, from one of the world's best storytellers. The kingdom of Cornucopia was once the happiest in the world. It had plenty of gold, a king with the finest moustaches you could possibly imagine, and butchers, bakers and cheesemongers whose exquisite foods made a person dance with delight when they ate them. Everything was perfect - except for the misty Marshlands to the north which, according to legend, were home to the monstrous Ickabog. Anyone sensible knew that the Ickabog was just a myth, to scare children into behaving. But the funny thing about myths is that sometimes they take on a life of their own. Could a myth unseat a beloved king? Could a myth bring a once happy country to its knees? Could a myth thrust two children into an adventure they didn't ask for and never expected? If you're feeling brave, step into the pages of this book to find out... A beautiful digital edition, brought to life with full-colour illustrations by the young...

L'Ickabog

Autor: J.k. Rowling

Número de Páginas: 392

El ickabog

Autor: J.k. Rowling

Número de Páginas: 397

Se acerca el ickabog... un monstruo legendario que amenaza un reino y que pondrá a prueba la valentía de dos chicos. Descubre una aventura sumamente original sobre el poder de la esperanza y la amistad y su triunfo contra todo pronóstico, obra de una de las mejores narradoras del mundo. El reino de Cornucopia era el más feliz del mundo. Tenía oro en abundancia, un rey con unos bigotes magníficos y un montón de carniceros, reposteros y queseros cuyos exquisitos productos hacían que la gente bailara de júbilo cuando los comía. Todo era perfecto, excepto Los Pantanos, la región del norte donde, según la leyenda, vivía el terrorífico ickabog. Sobre ese monstruo, cualquiera con un poco de cabeza sabía que no era más que una fábula que los padres utilizaban para que los niños se portaran bien. Aunque lo extraño de las fábulas es que a veces cobran vida propia... Pero ¿puede una leyenda derrocar a un rey amado por su pueblo y destruir un reino feliz? ¿Puede embarcar a dos chicos valientes en una aventura que no han buscado y ni siquiera imaginado? Si crees que tienes suficiente valor, adéntrate en las páginas de este libro para averiguarlo... Una preciosa edición ...

Le super livre de mes 8 ans

Autor: Sophie Blitman , Collectif

Número de Páginas: 55

Le grand livre « anti-ennui » à offrir aux enfants pour leurs 8 ans. À travers des activités, des jeux, des bricolages, des recettes, des informations documentaires, ce livre les accompagnera au fil des mois pour une année pleine de découvertes !

In the Face of Adversity

Autor: Thomas Nolden

Número de Páginas: 275

In the Face of Adversity explores the dynamics of translating texts that articulate particular notions of adverse circumstances. The chapters illustrate how literary records of often painful experiences and dissenting voices are at risk of being stripped of their authenticity when not carefully handled by the translator; how cultural moments in which the translation of a text that would have otherwise fallen into oblivion instead gave rise to a translator who enabled its preservation while ultimately coming into their own as an author as a result; and how the difficulties the translator faces in intercultural or transnational constellations in which prejudice plays a role endangers projects meant to facilitate mutual understanding. The authors address translation as a project of making available and preserving a corpus of texts that would otherwise be in danger of becoming censored, misperceived or ignored. They look at translation and adaptation as a project of curating textual models of personal, communal or collective perseverance, and they offer insights into the dynamics of cultural inclusion and exclusion through a series of theoretical frameworks, as well as through a set...

Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2025

Autor: Bloomsbury Publishing

Número de Páginas: 473

Foreword by Alice Oseman, creator of the million-copy bestselling Heartstopper books. 'This is not a book, it is a sky filled with possibility, so let its wisdom lift you and soar!' Joseph Coelho, Children's Laureate Celebrating its 21st edition, this indispensable Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook provides everything you need to know to get your work noticed. With thousands of up-to-date contacts and inspiring articles from dozens of successful writers, illustrators and industry insiders, it is the ultimate resource on writing and publishing for children of all ages. Packed with insights and practical tips, it provides expert advice on: - submitting to agents and publishers - writing non-fiction and fiction across genres and formats - poetry, plays, broadcast media and illustration - self-publishing - copyright, finances and contracts - marketing, prizes and festivals - and much, much more ... New content in this edition include articles on Your Author Brand by Tom Palmer, Getting Published by Hannah Gold, Writing with empathy by Camilla Chester, What an indie bookshop can offer authors by Carrie & Tim Morris. 'Between the covers of this book is everything you need to know...

Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2024

Autor: Bloomsbury Publishing

Número de Páginas: 473

'A one-stop welcome to the world of publishing ... worth its weight in gold.' Smriti Halls Over the last two decades the Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook has become the indispensable guide to writing for children of all ages from pre-school to young adults. It is an essential item for any bookshelf, it includes advice, tips and inspiration for authors and illustrators working across all forms: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screen, audio and theatre and magazines. It also covers the financial, contractual, and legal aspects of being a writer and illustrator. Its directory of 1,200 listings with contacts are updated yearly to provide the most up-to-date information across the media and publishing industry. It also includes over 50 articles by award-winning writers and illustrators covering all stages of the writing and illustration process from getting started, writing for different markets and genres, and preparing an illustration portfolio, through to submission to literary agents and publishers. Additional articles, free advice, events information and editorial services at www.writersandartists.co.uk

Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2023

Autor: Bloomsbury Publishing

Número de Páginas: 767

Foreword by award-winning illustrator Smriti Prasadam-Halls. The indispensable guide to writing for children of all ages from pre-school to young adults, this Yearbook provides inspirational articles from dozens of successful writers and illustrators on how to get your work published. It includes a directory of over a thousand up-to-date listings with contacts from across the media and publishing industry. This bestselling Yearbook is full of practical advice on all stages of the writing and illustration process from getting started, writing for different markets and genres, and preparing an illustration portfolio, through to submission to literary agents and publishers. It also covers the financial, contractual and legal aspects of being a writer and illustrator. Widely recognised as the essential support for authors and illustrators working across all forms: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screen, audio and theatre, it is equally relevant to those wishing to self-publish as well as those seeking a traditional publisher-agent deal. It includes advice from best-selling writers, such as Sarah Crossan, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Frances Hardinge, Tom Palmer, David Wood, Lauren Child and ...

Der Ickabog

Autor: J.k. Rowling

Número de Páginas: 321

Der Ickabog kommt ... Ein sagenumwobenes Ungeheuer, ein Königreich in großer Gefahr und zwei Kinder, die außergewöhnlichen Mut beweisen müssen. In diesem ganz besonderen Märchen geht es um den Sieg von Hoffnung und Freundschaft gegen alle Widrigkeiten, erdacht von einer der besten Geschichtenerzählerinnen der Welt, J.K. Rowling. Schlaraffien war einst das glücklichste Königreich der Welt. Es gab Gold zuhauf, einen König mit einem unglaublich schneidigen Schnurrbart und dazu Metzger, Bäcker und Käser, die mit den erlesenen Produkten ihrer Handwerkskunst Menschen vor Begeisterung zum Tanzen brachten, wenn sie davon aßen. Alles war perfekt – wenn man einmal vom nebligen Marschland im Norden absieht, wo einer Legende nach der schreckliche Ickabog haust. Natürlich weiß jeder, dass der Ickabog nur ein Mythos ist, mit dem man kleinen Kindern Angst macht. Das Lustige an solchen Geschichten ist aber, dass sie manchmal ein eigenes Leben entwickeln. Kann ein Mythos zur Absetzung eines beliebten Königs führen? Kann er ein Land an den Rand des Verderbens bringen? Und kann er zwei Kinder völlig unerwartet in ein gefährliches Abenteuer stürzen? Wer mutig ist, kann...

Children’s Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook 2022

Autor: Bloomsbury Publishing

Número de Páginas: 833

Foreword by M. G. Leonard: 'It's rare to find a book that's as useful as it is inspiring ... essential reading.' The indispensable guide to writing for children and young adults, this Yearbook provides inspirational articles from successful writers and illustrators, as well as details on who to contact across the media. It provides practical advice on all stages of the writing process from getting started, writing for different markets and genres, through to submission to literary agents and publishers as well as on the financial and legal aspects of being a writer. Widely recognised as the essential support for authors and illustrators working across all forms: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screen and theatre, it is equally relevant to those wishing to self-publish as well as those seeking a traditional publisher-agent deal. New articles for 2022: Christopher Edge Plotting and pace in your middle-grade adventure L. D. Lapinski World-building in your fantasy fiction Anna Wilson Finding your voice and point of view Rachel Bladon The learning curve: writing for the children's educational market Jenny Bowman How to hire a freelance editor Sophie Clarke The life and works of a...

The Ivory Tower, Harry Potter, and Beyond

Autor: Lana A. Whited

Número de Páginas: 437

In her follow-up to The Ivory Tower and Harry Potter, Lana A. Whited has compiled a new collection of essays analyzing the books, films, and other media by J. K. Rowling. This includes pieces on the Harry Potter books and movies, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (films), The Cursed Child (play), as well as her writing outside the wizarding universe, such as The Ickabog, The Casual Vacancy, and the Cormoran Strike series. Many of the chapters explore works that influenced the Harry Potter series, including Classical epic, Shakespearian comedy and tragedy, and Arthurian myth. In addition to literary comparison, the volume delves into topics like political authoritarianism, distrust of the media, racial and social justice, and developments in fandom. It’s fair to say that much has changed in regard to Harry Potter and J. K. Rowling scholarship in the twenty years since the first volume’s publication. While it was once considered a universally beloved book series, the relationship between HP and its fans has grown more complicated in recent years. As its readers have grown older and Rowling’s reputation has wavered in the public eye, Whited and her contributors consider...

Il Maialino di Natale

Autor: J.k. Rowling

Número de Páginas: 169

Jack adora il suo maialino di pezza, Mimalino, detto Lino. È sempre lì per lui, nei giorni belli e in quelli brutti. Una vigilia di Natale, però, succede una cosa terribile: Lino si perde. Ma la vigilia di Natale è il giorno dei miracoli e delle cause perse, è la notte in cui tutto può prendere vita... anche i giocattoli. Jack e il suo nuovo pupazzo, il Maialino di Natale (fastidioso sostituto fresco di negozio), si imbarcano in un piano audace. Insieme intraprenderanno un viaggio mozzafiato nella Terra dei Perduti, dove ‒ con lʼaiuto di un portapranzo parlante, di una bussola coraggiosa e di un essere alato di nome Speranza ‒ cercheranno di salvare il miglior amico che Jack abbia mai avuto dal terribile Perdente: un mostro fatto di rottami che divora ogni cosa… Dal genio creativo di J.K. Rowling, una delle più belle storie di Natale mai scritte, piena della tenerezza irresistibile dellʼinfanzia di fronte al grande mistero della perdita. L’affettuosa, inesauribile fantasia dell’autrice e la compassione verso le persone e gli oggetti amati che assorbono i sentimenti umani sono la celebrazione del calore della famiglia, del prendersi cura e del sentirsi capiti e...

Critical Perspectives on Resistance in 21st-Century British Literature

Autor: Nilay Erdem Ayyıldız

Número de Páginas: 215

This book sets out on an intellectual journey, with each chapter acting as a unique compass to lead the reader through the critical perspectives on resistance waiting to be discovered in 21st-century British literature. As such, the book appeals to general readers, including undergraduates, researchers, professionals, and anyone who is interested in cultural studies, literary studies, the humanities, and sociology, particularly resistance and discourse studies.

Children’s Literature in Place

Autor: Željka Flegar , Jennifer M. Miskec

Número de Páginas: 295

Children’s Literature in Place: Surveying the Landscapes of Children’s Culture is an edited collection dedicated to individual, international, and interdisciplinary considerations of the places and spaces of children’s literature, media, and culture, from content to methodology, in fictional, virtual, and material settings. This volume proposes a survey of the changing landscapes of children’s culture, the expected and unexpected spaces and places that emerge as and because of children’s culture. The places and spaces of children’s literature are varied and diverse. By making place studies a guiding principle, this book builds on the impressive body of international research on place in children’s literature, media, and culture to bring together and provide a comprehensive overview of how to study place in children’s and young adult literature. This volume provides a wide range of approaches and international perspectives of place in children’s literature, media, and culture and contributes to this growing and relevant field by showcasing various scholarly aspects and approaches to children’s literature, and the place of children’s literature in the context...

J.K. Rowling

Autor: Marina Lenti

Número de Páginas: 106

"Mentre in una bella giornata del giugno 1990 viaggia su un treno diretto da Manchester a Londra, durante una sosta forzata a causa di un guasto la ragazza si ritrova a guardare annoiata fuori dal finestrino. Ed è in quel momento che l'adolescente con la cicatrice a forma di saetta le esplode nella mente, assieme a una carica adrenalinica..." J.K. Rowling è una delle più straordinarie scrittrici contemporanee per ragazzi. Milioni di persone hanno visto i film tratti dalla saga che l'ha resa famosa in tutto il mondo: Harry Potter. Tuttavia, la maggior parte di essi non ha mai letto i suoi libri in cui lei parla con la sua voce unica e irripetibile. E questo è esattamente lo scopo del libricino che vi ritrovate tra le mani. Un'introduzione alla straordinaria capacità della Rowling di costruire mondi e affrontare tematiche attualissime e reali, che pur si muovono in un contesto fantastico.

Okur Dergisi Sayı:21 / Eylül - Ekim 2021

Número de Páginas: 84

21. sayımızla huzurlarınızdayız. Yine dolu dolu bir içeriği sizlerle buluşturmanın mutluluğunu yaşıyoruz. Kitap Haberlerinden “Dünya ve Türkiye Ne Okuyor?” sayfalarına, onlarca kitap eleştiri yazısından söyleşilere; hatırattan sinemaya, sosyolojiden şiire geniş bir sahada sadece iyi yazılar tam olarak burada! Soruşturma sayfamızda yayıncılara kulak vererek salgın sürecinin kendileri için nasıl geçtiğini ve yayıncıların baharı sayılan sonbahar aylarında okurları nelerin beklediğini sorduk. Bu kötü sürece rağmen genel anlamda umut rüzgarlarının estiğini görmek bizi çok heyecanlandırdı. Tabii yeni serileri ilk ağızdan, önden öğrenmek ayrı bir mutluluktu. Hocaların hocası Teoman Duralı ile içeride güzel bir söyleşi sizi bekliyor. “Ne Okur?” sayfamıza konuk olan Duralı’nın müzik zevkini keşfetmek spotify listelerinizi güncellemenizi gerektirebilir. Söyleşi sayfalarında ayrıca Nuh Muaz Kapan ve Kibele Yarman’ı ağırlıyoruz. “Benim Yazarlarım” köşesinin bu sayıdaki konuğu Cihan Aktaş oldu. Yazarlık ve okurluk yolculuğunun zengin duraklarını sunan Aktaş, keşfedilecek gizli...

La cultura de la cancelación

Autor: Juan Gabriel Batalla

Número de Páginas: 170

En la cultura de la cancelación, el pasado siempre acecha. ¿Sabías que las personas pueden ser canceladas? ¿Y que el escrutinio público también se ha manifestado en contra de objetos, películas, series, y hasta figuras públicas fallecidas? La cultura de la cancelación traza un recorrido por episodios protagonizados por celebridades y movimientos artísticos o culturales que han sido desterrados de la esfera pública: desde icónicas escenas cinematográficas hasta reconocidos escritores y cineastas cuya reputación fue destruida por algo que hicieron o dijeron. Juan Gabriel Batalla, licenciado en Periodismo, pone el foco en el presente y en cómo las redes sociales y las nuevas tecnologías de la información inciden en el pánico social de ser cancelado.

APDCL Junior Manager Electrical Group B Exam Guide 2021

Autor: Arihant Experts

Número de Páginas: 479

1. APDCL Junior Manager (Electrical) Recruitment Examination’ is a complete study guide for the examination 2. The guide is divided into 6 Sections 3. 2 practice sets are provided for the quick revision of the concepts 4. The book follows the latest exam pattern 5. Well detailed answers are provided for the questions for better understanding Assam Power Distribution Company Limited or APDCL has recently released 220 vacancy posts for Junior Engineer of electrical branch in ‘Category – B’. To get through the posts candidates are required to be well prepared for the examination. The all new edition of “APDCL Junior Manager (Electrical) Recruitment Examination” is a complete study guide that is prepared for the Candidates who are appearing for this examination. The entire syllabus in the book is divided into sections, giving complete coverage on it. A separate section is for current affairs giving current information around the world. Apart from all theories 2 practice sets are provided for quick revision of the concepts. Aligned as per the exam pattern of APDCL Junior Manager (Electrical) Recruitment Exam, this book is an invaluable source of help for cracking...

Portraits de femmes et d'hommes remarquables - Volume 2

Autor: Robert Durocher

Número de Páginas: 534

L’aventure amorcée l’année passée avec le collectif Portraits de femmes et d’hommes remarquables se poursuit avec ce deuxième volume, dans lequel vous retrouverez les récits de 48 nouvelles personnalités. L’un des objectifs de ce livre est à donner le goût de la lecture au plus grand nombre de personnes possibles. Les courtes biographies réunies dans ce livre pourront intéresser un large public, des jeunes du secondaire, voire du collégial, mais aussi le public en général. En attendant son autobus, pourquoi ne pas lire un court texte sur Félix Leclerc ou Gilles Vigneault? Dans la salle d’attente, avant de voir son médecin, la lecture de la courte biographie de la docteure Madeleine Pauliac est tout à fait appropriée. Raconter ces histoires au moyen de courtes biographies, c’est faire connaître l’Histoire de l’humanité. C’est ouvrir des fenêtres sur le monde, c’est apprendre à se décentrer de soi-même. Il est bon de se rappeler qu’il y a eu derrière nous des centaines de générations d’êtres humains qui se sont succédé. Ces femmes et ces hommes nous ont légué un héritage culturel dont il faut se rappeler. Des textes de : Iulia...

The Ickabog

Autor: J. K. Rowling

Número de Páginas: 304

As the legend of the fearsome Ickabog spreads terror in the peaceful kingdom of Cornucopia, best friends Bert and Daisy set out to discover the truth and bring happiness back to the kingdom.

Ickabog

Autor: J. K. Rowling

Número de Páginas: 0

Once upon a time there was a tiny kingdom called Cornucopia, as rich in happiness as it was in gold, and famous for food. Legend tells of a fearsome creature living far to the north in the Marshlands ... the Ickabog. And when that myth takes on its own life, two children--best friends Bert and Daisy--embark on a great adventure to find out where the real monster lies to restore the hope and happiness of Cornucopia.

Harry Potter and the Myth of Millennials

Autor: Priscilla Hobbs

Número de Páginas: 205

The publication of the Harry Potter series in the United States coincided with the coming-of-age of its main target audience, the millennial generation. Harry Potter and the Myth of Millennials: Identity, Reception, and Politics takes an interdisciplinary view of Harry Potter, as a series and a phenomenon, to uncover how the appeal of Harry became a lifestyle, a moral compass, and a guiding light in an era fraught with turbulence and disharmony. As a new phenomenon at the time, Harry Potter provided comfort through the heroism of the main characters, showing that perseverance and “constant vigilance,” to quote one of the professors, could overcome the darkest of times. Hobbs argues that Harry Potter prepared an entire generation for the chaotic present marked by the 2016 Election and 2020 Pandemic by shaping the political attitudes of its readers, many of whom were developing their political identities alongside Harry. Her analysis focuses on both the novels themselves and the ways in which fans connected globally through the Internet to discuss the books, commiserate about the events swirling around them, and answer calls to action through Harry Potter-inspired activism. In...

The Christmas Pig

Autor: J. K. Rowling

Número de Páginas: 266

A heartwarming, page-turning adventure about one child's love for his most treasured thing, and how far he will go to find it. A tale for the whole family to fall in love with, from one of the world’s greatest storytellers. One boy and his toy are about to change everything... Jack loves his childhood toy, Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him, through good and bad. Until one Christmas Eve something terrible happens -- DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a night when all things can come to life... even toys. And Jack’s newest toy -- the Christmas Pig (DP’s replacement) – has a daring plan: Together they’ll embark on a magical journey to seek something lost, and to save the best friend Jack has ever known...

Boosting Brain Power

Autor: Prabhat Chadha

Número de Páginas: 274

The book is dedicated to Covid Warriors The brain is…the most complex thing we have yet discovered in our universe. It contains billions of cells inter-linked through trillions of connections. The Second brain/Gut brain have a profound impact on our lives. The Four happy chemicals are strong motivators. Avoiding mental clutter, reading and healthy food enhances brain power. The brain constantly changes up to age of 70-75 years due to Neuroplasticity. Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed and can be treated like other diseases. The celebrities - how they came out of their mental stigma/diseases. Children mental illnesses and cure. There are inspiring words/stories of celebrities - Einstein, Stephen Hawking, Barack & Michelle Obama, Elon Musk and others. How to: · Activate unused areas of brain by Pranayama’s · The mind works at conscious (rational) and the subconscious (creative/intuitive). · The Mental Acuity can be increased by Gratitude, Forgiveness, and Humor · Creative Visualization is excellent for achievement of goals. · Causes of Global warming and how to reduce these? · New Employment Technologies · How to have world of inner and outer peace? One sound track...

Better Reading Now

Autor: Larry Swartz

Número de Páginas: 160

Based on what we now know about reading, this practical book offers strategies in a consistent format that is easy for teachers to incorporate in their daily instruction. This grab-bag of classroom-tested activities allows teachers to choose what they need to meet the diverse needs of students in grades 1 through 8. These strategies guide students through the reading process and build important comprehension skills through reading, talk, art, drama, and more. These innovative ways to use the best children’s books will inspire students to become enthusiastic and avid readers, and take the first giant step into becoming lifelong readers.

The News in Modern Standard Arabic

Autor: Ahmed Elkhodary , Matthew Aldrich

Número de Páginas: 210

The News in Modern Standard Arabic is a much-needed stepping stone for lower-intermediate learners of Arabic who are interested in but not yet ready to tackle media Arabic. The book introduces a variety of topics that will take you beyond everyday vocabulary and help you discuss the news and express yourself intelligently in Arabic. Bonus: Download the accompanying audio tracks for free from our website. YouTuber Arabic teacher Ahmad ElKhodary presents 25 interesting news stories from around the world for reading and listening practice and discussion. The materials in this book are suitable for independent learners and those studying with the guidance of a teacher. The articles are each presented in four formats–with and without diacritics (tashkeel), as audio tracks, and in translation–to help you with your learning goals. Each unit is organized as follows: The Main Text (without tashkeel) Key Words (with a translation matching exercise) The Article (with tashkeel) Comprehension Questions Discussion Questions Expressions and Structures (a multiple-choice exercise) Answer Key (with an English translation of the article) Notes (a lined page for you to take notes at the end of...

The News in Egyptian Arabic

Autor: Ahmed Elkhodary , Matthew Aldrich

Número de Páginas: 210

The language of the media in Egypt is Modern Standard Arabic. But this only means that the news is published in MSA; Egyptians still discuss news topics in Egyptian Arabic, and this is where this book comes into play. The News in Egyptian Arabic will expose you to a variety of topics that take you beyond everyday vocabulary and help you discuss the news and express yourself intelligently in natural, spoken Arabic. YouTuber Arabic teacher Ahmad ElKhodary presents 25 interesting news stories from around the world for reading and listening practice and discussion. The materials in this book are suitable for independent learners and those studying with the guidance of a teacher. The articles are each presented in several formats to help you with your learning goals. Each unit is organized as follows: The Main Text (without tashkeel) Key Words (with a translation matching exercise) The Article (with tashkeel) Comprehension Questions Discussion Questions Expressions and Structures (a multiple-choice exercise) Answer Key (with an English translation of the article, and the article in phonemic transcription) Notes (a lined page for you to take notes at the end of each unit) On the...

Values That Shape Us (HB)

Autor: Manjulika Koshal

Número de Páginas: 196

Values That Shape Us: Inspirational Stories and Quotes (HB) By: Manjulika Koshal Values That Shape Us: Inspirational Stories and Quotes is a collection of personal stories and anecdotes that have shaped the lives of the author, her family, colleagues, and friends.

Les nouveaux justiciers

Autor: Emmanuel Pierrat

Número de Páginas: 181

Tous les citoyens sont désormais susceptibles d'être victimes de ce nouvel acharnement, de cette forme de lynchage dénommé par l'anglicisme de cancel culture. Tous les citoyens sont désormais susceptibles d'être victimes de ce nouvel acharnement, de cette forme de lynchage dénommé par l'anglicisme de cancel culture. Né sur les campus américains, ce phénomène s'est d'abord manifesté dans la culture où des créations ont été interdites au motif que leurs auteurs auraient eu un comportement répréhensible, et s'est ensuite étendu à toutes les facettes de la société. La plupart du temps, la cause est juste, puisqu'il est question de lutter contre les inégalités et en faveur d'une plus grande diversité. Mais les nombreux exemples récents, du plus absurde au plus tragique, montrent que les moyens utilisés sont souvent hors de proportion, irrationnels et contraires à l'État de droit dont le principe de présomption d'innocence est un pilier. Ne pas juger d'un bloc, voilà un exercice dont nos contemporains ne sont plus familiers. Et c'est normal : dès l'instant où l'on abandonne le critère politique ou juridique, qui consiste à juger quelqu'un sur ses...

Stephen King. El resplandor del genio

Autor: Tony Jiménez

Número de Páginas: 302

"Stephen King. El resplandor del genio" es, además de un vibrante recorrido por la vida y obra del maestro del terror contemporáneo, una carta de amor al escritor de Maine que ha marcado a generaciones de lectores y escritores. En este ensayo apasionado y riguroso, Tony Jiménez —voraz estudioso de la ingente obra de King y un consumado erudito sobre su misteriosa figura— se adentra en los entresijos de una producción literaria tan vasta como influyente, analizando no solo sus novelas más emblemáticas ("El resplandor", "La niebla", "Carrie"...), sino también sus relatos, las numerosas adaptaciones cinematográficas y su visión del mundo como narrador incansable de las sombras humanas. El resultado arroja un perfil preciso y fascinante de un autor que ha sabido trascender el género para convertirse en un fenómeno cultural, explorando sus obsesiones recurrentes, sus estrategias narrativas y su evolución como figura pública. Este libro ilumina también el impacto de King en la cultura popular y su sorprendente versatilidad, capaz de combinar horror, fantasía, realismo y crítica social con una naturalidad desconcertante. Con un estilo accesible y ameno, este volumen...

El cerdito de Navidad

Autor: J.k. Rowling

Número de Páginas: 290

La nueva novela juvenil de J.K. Rowling, autora de la saga «Harry Potter». Dito es el juguete preferido de Jack. Siempre ha estado a su lado, en los buenos y malos momentos. Hasta que el día de Nochebuena sucede algo terrible: Dito se pierde. Pero es una noche especial, una noche para los milagros y los casos perdidos, una noche en la que los objetos, incluidos los juguetes, pueden cobrar vida. Y el juguete que le han regalado a Jack, el nuevo cerdito de Navidad (el frustrante sustituto de Dito), tramará un plan muy arriesgado. Juntos se embarcarán en un viaje mágico para intentar recuperar y salvar al que hasta ahora ha sido el mejor amigo de Jack.

Limca Book of Records 2020–22

Autor: Hachette India

Número de Páginas: 1289

REAL-LIFE SUPERHEROES. CHAMPIONS AMONG CHAMPIONS. THE MOST OUTSTANDING RECORDS. India's firsts and foremosts, her stellar victories and accomplishments in human endeavour, structures, education, defence, government, science and technology, adventure, business, cinema, the natural world, literature and the arts - discover them all in this landmark volume that marks 30 completed years of the country's only comprehensive book of records. From the longest, tallest and fastest to the unique and truly extraordinary, this curation of superlatives presents an astonishing range of newly set records as well as those that have stood steadfast over the years. Besides infographics, tables and over 700 colour images, the Super 30 and Record Rewind capsules recall golden moments of the past three decades. In our support of a cleaner and greener planet, a new environment and sustainability section spotlights eco-warriors and their earth-friendly feats. Finally, as a tribute to the fight against the pandemic, the Covid-19 feature traces mighty milestones, compassionate action and innovative ideas that echo the very spirit of the Limca Book of Records - persistence, resilience and triumph in the...

CURRENT AFFAIRS-2020

Autor: Narayan Changder

Número de Páginas: 573

Note: Anyone can request the PDF version of this practice set/workbook by emailing me at [email protected]. I will send you a PDF version of this workbook. This book has been designed for candidates preparing for various competitive examinations. It contains many objective questions specifically designed for different exams. Answer keys are provided at the end of each page. It will undoubtedly serve as the best preparation material for aspirants. This book is an engaging quiz eBook for all and offers something for everyone. This book will satisfy the curiosity of most students while also challenging their trivia skills and introducing them to new information. Use this invaluable book to test your subject-matter expertise. Multiple-choice exams are a common assessment method that all prospective candidates must be familiar with in today?s academic environment. Although the majority of students are accustomed to this MCQ format, many are not well-versed in it. To achieve success in MCQ tests, quizzes, and trivia challenges, one requires test-taking techniques and skills in addition to subject knowledge. It also provides you with the skills and information you need to achieve a...

The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2022

Autor: Sarah Janssen

Número de Páginas: 3456

A 2021 USA Today Bestseller! Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource: business, the arts and pop culture, science and technology, U.S. history and government, world geography, sports, and so much more. The World Almanac® is America’s bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2022 edition of The World Almanac reviews the biggest events of 2021 and will be your go-to source for questions on any topic in the upcoming year. Praised as a “treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information” by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs effortlessly. Features include: Special Feature: Coronavirus Status Report: A special section provides up-to-the-minute information about the world’s largest public health crisis in at least a century. Statistical data and graphics across dozens of chapters show how the pandemic continues to affect the economy, work, family life, education, and...

The Novel, Who Needs It?

Autor: Joseph Epstein

Número de Páginas: 78

In this brief but highly engaging book Joseph Epstein argues for the primacy of fiction, and specifically of the novel, among all intellectual endeavors that seek to describe the behavior of human beings. Reading superior fiction, he holds, arouses the mind in a way that nothing else quite does. He shows how the novel at its best operates above the level of ideas in favor of taking up the truths of the heart. No other form probes so deeply into that eternal mystery of mysteries, human nature, than does the novel. Along the way, Epstein recounts how we read fiction differently than much else we read. He sets out how memory works differently in the reading of fiction than in that of other works. He notes that certain novels are best read at certain ages, and suggests that novels, like movies, might do well to carry ratings, with some novels best read no later than one’s early twenties, others not to be read before the age of forty. The knowledge one acquires from reading novels differs from all other kinds of knowledge, for the subject of all superior fiction is human existence itself, in all its variousness and often humbling confusion. The spirit of the novel entails questioning ...

CURRENT AFFAIRS-2023

Autor: Narayan Changder

Número de Páginas: 1353

Note: Anyone can request the PDF version of this practice set/workbook by emailing me at [email protected]. You can also get full PDF books in quiz format on our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@SmartQuizWorld-n2q .. I will send you a PDF version of this workbook. This book has been designed for candidates preparing for various competitive examinations. It contains many objective questions specifically designed for different exams. Answer keys are provided at the end of each page. It will undoubtedly serve as the best preparation material for aspirants. This book is an engaging quiz eBook for all and offers something for everyone. This book will satisfy the curiosity of most students while also challenging their trivia skills and introducing them to new information. Use this invaluable book to test your subject-matter expertise. Multiple-choice exams are a common assessment method that all prospective candidates must be familiar with in today?s academic environment. Although the majority of students are accustomed to this MCQ format, many are not well-versed in it. To achieve success in MCQ tests, quizzes, and trivia challenges, one requires test-taking techniques and...

SSC CHSL (10+2) Guide Combined Higher Secondary 2022

Autor: Arihant Experts

Número de Páginas: 689

1. The book Master Guide SSC CHSL (10+2) Tier I is a complete preparatory guide 2. Entire syllabus is divided into 4 main subjects providing Chapterwise coverage 3. More than 5000 MCQs are given for quick revision 4. Chapterwise Trend Indicators helps to know the chapter weightage 5. Theories are provided in the NOTES form for better understanding 6. 5 Section Tests in each Section helps to stick with the concepts 7. Chapterwise Collection of Previous Years’ Questions, , 3 Mock Tests and 3 Online Mock Tests for practice. SSC CHSL has released 4893 vacancies for the recruitment of LDC/JSA, PA/PSA and DEO for various government of India Ministries/ Departments/Offices. The updated edition of “Master Guide SSC CHSL (10+2) Tier I Online Examination 2021” is strictly prepared according to the prescribed syllabus & exam pattern. The book is divided into 4 major subjects giving Chapterwise coverage to the syllabus. With more than 5000 MCQs are given for quick revision of each chapter. Chapterwise Trend Indicators help aspirants to know the weightage of chapter. Theories provided in every chapter in the form of ‘Notes’ for easing the conceptual understanding. Besides theoretical ...

Tough Crowd

Autor: Graham Linehan

Número de Páginas: 306

'A must-read. Funny and utterly compelling' Jonathan Ross Having cut his teeth in music journalism, Graham Linehan became the finest sitcom writer of his generation. He captured the comedy zeitgeist not just as the co-creator of Father Ted but also with The IT Crowd and Black Books, winning five Baftas and a lifetime achievement award. Then his life took an unexpected turn. When he championed an unfashionable cause, TV commissioners no longer returned his emails, showbiz pals lost his number and his marriage collapsed. In an emotionally charged memoir that is by turns hilarious and harrowing, he lets us into the secrets of the writing room and colourfully describes the high-octane atmosphere of a sitcom set. But he also berates an industry where there was no one to stand by his side when he needed help. Bruised but not beaten, he explains why he chose the hill of women and girls' rights to die on – and why, despite the hardship of cancellation, he's not coming down from it any time soon.