John Dennis Fitzgerald Boeken

Originally published in 1969, the second of eight best-selling Great Brain titles continues the story of J. D., a nine-year-old boy living in Utah in 1897, and his older brother Tom, aka The Great Brain, a silver-tongued con artist with a genius for making a profit. New episodes follow Tom as he teaches Britches Dotty how to be a girl, scoops his Papa's own newspaper, and convinces the whole town that there's a prehistoric monster on the loose.

Since the founding of the Communist Party in China just over a century ago, there is much the country has achieved. But who does the heavy lifting? And who walks away with the spoils? Cadre Country places the spotlight on the nation's 40 million cadres - the officials employed by the Communist Party to protect its great enterprise.

In turn-of-the-century Mormon Utah, The Great Brain struggles to stay reformed now that his friends have threatened to ostracize him if he pulls even one more swindle.

Blending adventurous spirit with humor, this installment captures the essence of classic tales like The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and the mischievous charm of The Terrible Two series. It's designed to engage readers who appreciate Roald Dahl's whimsical storytelling, offering a delightful journey filled with fun and mischief.

Combining elements of adventure and humor, this series opener appeals to fans of classic children's literature. It merges the mischievous spirit of Tom Sawyer with the playful antics reminiscent of The Terrible Two, creating an engaging narrative filled with fun and excitement. The book is also ideal for readers who enjoy the whimsical storytelling style of Roald Dahl, promising a delightful experience for young readers.

The eighth and final installment features a classic trickster who stirs up mischief, blending elements reminiscent of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Terrible Two series. With a whimsical style that appeals to fans of Roald Dahl, this book promises a delightful and chaotic adventure, showcasing the clever antics of its protagonist.

This Element shows how joining the European Union helped Ireland energize what had been a stagnant agricultural backwater. Ireland became a prosperous globalized hub for multinational firms exporting technologically sophisticated products and services. But there have been some severe policy errors along the way.