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Stephen Davies

    28 juli 1976

    Stephen Davies is een vooraanstaand hoogleraar filosofie aan de Universiteit van Auckland, Nieuw-Zeeland. Zijn werk duikt voornamelijk in de aard en werking van filosofie, waarbij hij vaak thema's binnen esthetiek en kunst verkent. Davies' benadering wordt gekenmerkt door zijn toewijding aan analytische strengheid en heldere argumentatie, wat bijdraagt aan een dieper begrip van complexe filosofische ideeën. Zijn schrijfstijl wordt gewaardeerd om zijn precisie en zijn vermogen om uitdagende concepten toegankelijk te maken voor een breder publiek.

    Stephen Davies
    Hilda and the Great Parade
    Hilda and the Nowhere Space
    Hilda and the Faratok Tree
    Hilda and the Fairy Village
    Hilda and the Hidden People
    Hilda and the White Woff
    • Hilda and the White Woff

      • 192bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen

      When she takes a wrong turn in Nowhere Space, Hilda must contend with two-headed trolls before she can get everyone home in one piece.

      Hilda and the White Woff
      4,9
    • Hilda and the Hidden People

      • 166bladzijden
      • 6 uur lezen

      Hilda es una gran aventurera y no le teme a nada. Ni siquiera a las criaturas mágicas del valle en el que vive con su madre. Es una gran exploradora a la que le encanta dibujar ¡y descubrir los secretos más emocionantes del lugar! Pero todo cambia cuando empiezan a recibir cartas de los elfos invisibles pidiéndoles que se marchen. Valiente y decidida, Hilda se niega en rotundo a abandonar su casa, pero ¿será capaz de resolver los problemas con el pueblo oculto del valle?

      Hilda and the Hidden People
      4,4
    • Hilda and the Fairy Village

      • 180bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen

      Hilda's visit to her Great Aunt Astrid in Tofoten reveals a hidden fairy village, sparking her curiosity and unease. As she navigates the enchanting yet perilous world filled with fantastic creatures, she is haunted by a mysterious radio presenter and unsettling dreams. This adventure challenges her understanding of reality and family secrets, leaving her to confront dangers while seeking answers to her pressing questions.

      Hilda and the Fairy Village
      4,3
    • Hilda and the Faratok Tree

      • 192bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen

      Hilda embarks on a thrilling adventure as she encounters a familiar figure at Trolberg harbour, prompting her to confront her past. A visit to castle ruins leads her to the faratok tree and the Time of Giants, where she uncovers the story of the Giant Slayer. Driven by a desire to aid the Giants and foster peace, Hilda faces the challenge of altering history while grappling with her own struggles.

      Hilda and the Faratok Tree
      4,3
    • Hilda and the Nowhere Space

      • 164bladzijden
      • 6 uur lezen

      Désormais inscrite chez les scouts Moineaux, Hilda est impatiente d'explorer la nature en compagnie de ses amis. Mais pas de chance, une sombre créature rôde aux alentours de Trollbourg, et Hilda se retrouve claquemurée dans la ville pour sa propre sécurité. Qu'à cela ne tienne, l'aventure semble suivre notre intrépide héroïne à la trace et la ville ne manque pas de secrets à découvrir...

      Hilda and the Nowhere Space
      4,3
    • Hilda and the Great Parade

      • 192bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen

      Hilda and her mum have settled into their new home in the city of Trolberg and our heroine is trying to fit into this new and very different way of life. Though she's made a new friend, the city is vast and unfamiliar and, as night falls, both Hilda and her mum are lost in the bustling Bird Parade, desperate to reunite. Will this concrete labyrinth ever feel quite like home ?

      Hilda and the Great Parade
      4,2
    • Adornment

      • 280bladzijden
      • 10 uur lezen

      Elaborating the history, variety, pervasiveness, and function of the adornments and ornaments with which we beautify ourselves, this book takes in human prehistory, ancient civilizations, hunter-foragers, and present-day industrial societies to tell a captivating story of hair, skin, and make-up practices across times and cultures

      Adornment
      3,0
    • Based on the hit Netflix series, join Hilda and Twig for more hilarious adventures in the 5th volume of the illustrated fiction series.

      Hilda and the Ghost Ship
      4,2
    • Hilda and the Laughing Merman

      • 192bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen

      Hilda's quest for a typical Scout Camp experience takes an unexpected turn when she loses her expedition map. Her adventure escalates as she meets a Merman on the run from a dangerous sea serpent, leading her into an exciting and unpredictable escapade. This tale promises a blend of friendship, fantasy, and thrilling encounters.

      Hilda and the Laughing Merman
      4,0
    • Titanic

      • 160bladzijden
      • 6 uur lezen

      TITANIC tells the story of a young boy aboard the fateful Titanic. This gripping first-hand account is perfect for children studying the Titanic at school. An exciting story - perfect for readers interested in history.

      Titanic
      3,8
    • Sophie and the Albino Camel

      • 80bladzijden
      • 3 uur lezen

      Sophie finds it hard to make friends so when she meets Gidaado, a young storyteller, she agrees to join him and his albino camel, Chobbal on a journey through the desert to his village. But Sophie discovers that in the desert there are djinns, snakes and ruthless bandits!

      Sophie and the Albino Camel
      3,8
    • Nutritional Medicine

      • 543bladzijden
      • 20 uur lezen

      FOR BETTER HEALTH IN THE FAMILY WITHOUT THE USE OF MEDICATIONS A GUIDE TO DIETARY THERAPY The foods we need How to use vitamin B instead of tranquilizers and diet instead of antibiotics Healing nutrition for allergies and the most common diseases of civilization - from arthritis and diabetes to cardiovascular, cancer, and psychiatric disorders RULES OF A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE The authors of the book are Dr. Stephen Davies, a specialist in physiology and biochemistry from Oxford, and Dr. Alan Stewart, a specialist in clinical medicine and a member of the Royal College of Physicians. Along with contemporary developments in the knowledge of healing nutrition, it is explained how we can all become healthier by taking certain measures. The authors reveal the foundations of emerging imbalances in the body, often caused by the overconsumption of certain substances (coffee, alcohol, tobacco, contraceptives, etc.), and how healing nutrition can effectively treat these imbalances without medication. This is particularly important for children, pregnant women, and elderly patients.

      Nutritional Medicine
      3,3
    • A Guide to Good Occlusal Practice

      • 312bladzijden
      • 11 uur lezen

      Focusing on occlusion across various dental disciplines, this book outlines guidelines for good occlusal practice (GGOP) tailored to each field, backed by expert contributions. It covers essential practices in restorative dentistry, removable prosthodontics, managing worn dentition, and implantology. The text emphasizes that GGOP varies by discipline, highlighting that the support for occlusal surfaces is crucial. A key principle is that occlusion is evaluated based on tissue responses, negating the concept of an inherently bad occlusion or malocclusion.

      A Guide to Good Occlusal Practice
    • Hilda a bílý hafík

      • 176bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen

      Kdo zná Hildu, ví také, co je to nemísto. Doupata a chodbičky, které se skrývají v lidských příbytcích za stěnami a nábytkem, skýtají spoustu překvapení. A tak není divu, že stačí pár chybných kroků, a modrovlasá dobrodružka zabloudí do tajemných hor, odkud není návratu. Jako by nestačilo, že tu natrefí zrovna na strašlivého trolla se dvěma hlavami – navíc se musí postarat nejen o věrného Větvíka, ale i o maminku a dovést je všechny zpátky do bezpečí jejich útulného domova. Další dechberoucí příběh z Hildiny knihovničky, který si užijí nejen ti, kdo se s neohroženou dívenkou skamarádili už před časem, ale i čtenáři a čtenářky, co se s ní vydávají na cestu poprvé.

      Hilda a bílý hafík
      4,3
    • Hilda and the Time Worm

      • 192bladzijden
      • 7 uur lezen

      "The city's naughtiest mischiefmakers, the Yule Lads, are trying to kidnap Trolberg's kids. But being grounded means Hilda has to get creative in order to save her friends. Can she escape a tangle of timelines and a hungry time worm to protect the whole town from harm?" --

      Hilda and the Time Worm
      4,2
    • Titanic

      24 Stunden bis zum Untergang | Lesebuch mit behutsamer Aufarbeitung

      Das gigantischste Passagierschiff der Welt tritt seine Jungfernfahrt über den Atlantik an. Als 3. Klasse-Passagiere sind auch Jimmy und Omar an Bord. Nachts schleichen sich die beiden Freunde auf Partys an Deck, tagsüber erkunden sie die Titanic von den Frachträumen über die Crew-Gänge bis hin in die pompöse 1. Klasse. Für sie ist das Schiff wie ein großer Freizeitpark. Doch als es einen Eisberg rammt, wird der Traum zum Albtraum. Denn es gibt nur 20 Rettungsboote – nicht annähernd genug für 2228 Passagiere.

      Titanic
      3,7
    • Blood & Ink

      Die Bücher von Timbuktu

      • 285bladzijden
      • 10 uur lezen

      Mali 2012: Islamische Rebellen fallen in Timbuktu ein und etablieren in der Stadt die Scharia. Der Hirtenjunge Ali ist einer von ihnen. Er verabscheut Musik, Tanzen und alles, was das Leben lebenswert macht. Kadija lebt in Timbuktu. Sie spielt in einer Band, liebt Literatur und pfeift auf die Gesetze der Dschihadisten. Als Ali und seine Freunde einen berühmten Musikclub der Stadt in die Luft sprengen, kreuzen sich ihre Wege...

      Blood & Ink
      3,4
    • Mali 2012: Islamische Rebellen fallen in Timbuktu ein und etablieren die Scharia in der Stadt. Der Hirtenjunge Ali ist einer von ihnen. Er verabscheut Musik, Tanzen und alles, was das Leben lebenswert macht. Kadija lebt in Timbuktu. Sie spielt in einer Band, liebt Literatur und pfeift auf die Gesetze der Dschihadisten. Als Ali und seine Freunde einen berühmten Musikclub der Stadt in die Luft sprengen, kreuzen sich ihre Wege ... Ein hochaktuelles Thema, erschreckend realistisch behandelt!

      Blood & Ink
      3,4
    • Nordische Mythen

      Von Göttern, Wikingern und Ragnarök. Lustiger Comicspaß für Kinder ab 8 – mit witzigen Abenteuern von Odin, Thor & Co. und spannenden Fakten zur nordischen Götterwelt

      • 64bladzijden
      • 3 uur lezen
      Nordische Mythen
    • Titanic

      24 Stunden bis zum Untergang

      Titanic