Andrew Davidson creëert psychologisch intense verhalen die zich verdiepen in de extremen van menselijke opoffering en verlangen. Zijn romans dompelen lezers onder in complexe morele dilemma's en verkennen de donkerdere facetten van de menselijke conditie. Met een meeslepende stijl en diepgaande karakteriseringen heeft Davidson zichzelf gevestigd als een meester in spannende en tot nadenken stemmende fictie.
The book offers a comprehensive introduction to Hebrew grammar, focusing on syntax. It is a high-quality reprint of the original 1896 edition, preserving the integrity of the content while providing a resource for learners and scholars interested in the structure of the Hebrew language.
Tales of the Peculiaris a unique book of fairy tales set in the world of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children, the internationally bestselling series by Ransom Riggs. In this collection, Ransom invites you to share his secrets and uncover hidden information about the peculiar world. A fork-tongued princess, and wealthy cannibals who dine on the discarded limbs of peculiars, are just two of the stories sure to please the many fans of the series. Featuring stunning illustrations from world-renowned artist Andrew Davidson, this compelling, rich, and truly peculiar anthology is the perfect gift for not only fans, but for all lovers of great storytelling.
One thousand business leaders from across the globe--including Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Sam Walton, and more--provide colorful and instructive career anecdotes for anyone interested in achieving success in the business world.
Suvremeni neimenovani cinik, privlačan i seksualno iskusan muškarac, ovisnik o kokainu, doživljava tešku nesreću koja mu uzrokuje strašne opekotine. U bolničkoj agoniji odlučuje da će se ubiti čim mu dopuste izlazak, smatrajući se čudovištem. Međutim, pored njega se pojavljuje pacijentica Marianne Engel, prekrasna kiparica koja vjeruje da su oboje bili ljubavnici u srednjovjekovnoj Njemačkoj. Ona mu priča o tragičnoj ljubavi kroz različite povijesne periode, od viktorijanske Engleske do Japana i Islanda tijekom Vikinga. Njene priče ga polako vraćaju u život, a on se iznova zaljubljuje u nju. Ova jedinstvena naracija nudi nezaboravne likove i nevjerojatan zaplet, držeći čitatelja u napetosti do posljednje stranice. Roman je izazvao veliku pažnju i borbu među nakladnicima prije objavljivanja, a sada je dostupan u više od dvadeset zemalja. Priča o ljubavi koja nadilazi patnje i vrijeme budi usporedbe s klasicima poput "Imena ruže" i "Engleskog pacijenta". Hrvatski prijevod djela je Anja Majnarić, a naslovna ilustracija potpisuje Patti Ratchford.
De verteller van De Waterspuwer is een aantrekkelijke dertiger, type hip en cynisch, veel vrijblijvende seks en zoekende in het morele vacuüm van het moderne leven. In een donkere nacht ziet hij een zwerm brandende pijlen uit het bos komen, recht op zijn auto af. Hij verliest de macht over het stuur en stort in een ravijn. Overdekt met ernstige brandwonden belandt hij in het ziekenhuis, waar medepatiënte Marianne Engel hem gezelschap houdt tijdens het lange en pijnlijke herstel. Ze vertelt hem dat ze al eerder geliefden waren en dat zij hem in de middeleeuwen ook al eens heeft verzorgd in de ziekenzaal van een Duits klooster. Marianne is psychisch labiel, maar kent ook details van zijn leven die ze onmogelijk kan weten. Hij raakt in de ban van deze mysterieuze vrouw en de prachtige verhalen die ze vertelt over oneindige liefde. Langzaam voelt hij de levenskracht terugkeren en gloort er een nieuwe toekomst. Dan breekt het moment aan om de verhalen in te ruilen voor de werkelijkheid buiten het ziekenhuis. Welk lot wacht hun hervonden liefde ditmaal?
The classic tale of a dog who is part wolf as he eventually makes his peace with man in the wilderness of Northern Canada.
This is the perfect book for any wildlife enthusiast: a unique selection of over twenty stories and extracts about the animal kingdom, from the very finest writers of the genre. This carefully selected collection features writers as diverse as Rudyard Kipling, John Steinbeck, Charles Darwin, Ted Hughes, Ernest Hemingway, Dick King-Smith and Michael Morpurgo himself. Illustrated throughout with detailed etchings, this is a fantastic introduction to many great writers and a great present for any animal-loving child.
Everybody wants to know why life's winners are so successful: how did they do it?, why they do it?, what makes them different? All of us are fascinated by the lives and backgrounds of the rich (and sometimes famous). Behind every entrepreneur is a story. Andrew Davidson has interviewed dozens of leading entrepreneurs over many years. He has asked the questions we all want to ask. He has probed into their backgrounds, delved into their psyche. Compared, contrasted and considered just what it is about them that makes them different. Here he pulls together all the information, and takes an overall look at the bigger picture and what we can learn from the living giants, who did it their way. Davidson interprets the psychology of success, telling the entrepreneurs' stories in their own words, and the words of the people closest to them. For anybody with a will to succeed or a fascination as to how others do this combination is unputdownable.
It's the summer of AD 79 and Flavia Gemina and her friends, Jonathan, Nubia and Lupus, set sail for the Bay of Naples where they are going to stay with Flavia's uncle near Pompeii. Once they arrive, they are soon absorbed in a quest to solve a riddle that may lead to treasure. But then tragedy strikes: Mount Vesuvius erupts and the friends must flee for their lives!Not just a mystery - this is an absolutely thrilling action adventure that brings history to life!
Full of the power and fantastic imagination of his famous book The Iron Man, this sequel from the late Poet Laureate is a passionate and brilliant cry against the relentless pollution of the Earth's waterways through the dumping of industrial waste.
In this collection of tales from the Poet Laureate, Ted Hughes, God appears as an artist who is sometimes surprised by his creatures. He puts an awful lot of care into fashioning the birds, whereas he simply pulls Newt out of the ground. The author's other books for children include The Iron Man.
A clanking iron giant topples from a cliff and lies smashed on the rocks below. Then his various parts begin to stir and reach out for one another. The Iron Man is ready to walk again, and he is very hungry.
