V. E. Schwab 's New York Times bestselling "Villains" duology, now in a boxed set along with a gorgeous double-sided poster! In the "Villains" duology (Vicious, Vengeful) V. E. Schwab brings to life a gritty comic-book-style world in vivid prose: a world where gaining superpowers doesn't automatically lead to heroism, and a time when allegiances are called into question."A dynamic and original twist on what it means to be a hero and a villain. A killer from page one... highly recommended!" Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Marvel Universe vs The Avengers and ... |
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"Funny, thought-provoking feminism"Guardian, on The Exact Opposite of Okay ... Izzy O`Neill: writer, activist, world`s worst waitress. It`s been two monts since eighteen-year-old Izzy O`Neill was slut-shamed in a national scandal. As well as coming to terms with the fact that thousands of people have seen her foofer - Izzy is juggling high school, writing a screenplay and figuiring out what to do next with her life. When another girl`s nude photos are leaked, Izzy and the Bitches Bite Back team decide to take action. They`re taking the fight all the way to the top...and won`t let anyone bring them down. It`s ... |
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Световен бестселър. ... Новаторските открития на Петер Волебен разкриват един изумителен свят, за който хората дори не подозират! Той споделя дълбоката си привързаност към горите и увлекателно обяснява невероятните процеси в тяхното общество. Горите са био свят със свои закони, отношения, сигнали и комуникации. Сред тях има силни и слаби индивиди, борба за оцеляване, превантивни реакции, методи за предпазване от врагове и грижи за младото поколение. Дървесните родители живеят с децата си, общуват с тях и ги подкрепят, споделят хранителни вещества с по-слабите, създават екосистема, която ограничава влиянието на ... |
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This book is based on a PhD thesis entitled "Philosophy of Translation: Between the Literal and the Interpretation". The present text differs from the latter not merely in form - both due to the year - long maturation of the initial ideas, as well as to the different target audience. The research aims at elucidating the position and interrelation of interpretation and literalness, as well as the factors underlining their interaction in the process of translation. What ultimately ensues is a new perspective on questions regarding the essence and boundaries of translation. ... |
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Think Second edition is the English course that develops your students as learners and challenges them to consider global issues such as climate change and important scientific discoveries. With inspirational topics and texts from around the world, pages dedicated to life competencies and focused Cambridge English exam practice, this course encourages students to think big - in English. This split combo edition includes half of the Students' Book and Workbook combined in a single volume, with access to ebooks, extra practice and collaboration tools on Cambridge One. Учебната система по английски език Think - ниво 1 ... |
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Based on the story of Arthur Conan Doyle . Retold by Clare West . ... Sherlock Holmes is famous around the world. When the police cannot solve a crime, they turn to Holmes. He never misses a clue, and when he looks carefully at a person, he can understand everything about them. These are two of the best Sherlock Holmes stories. In The Dead Coachman, Holmes investigates a burglary and a murder while he is staying in the countryside with his friend Doctor Watson. In The Last Mystery, Holmes is in danger from the evil Professor Moriarty, who is as clever as the detective himself. They are both ready to fight to the death. ... |
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A new perspective on the overused and misunderstood concept of "karma" that offers the key to happiness and enlightenment, from the world-renowned spiritual master Sadhguru . What is karma? Most people understand karma as a balance sheet of good and bad deeds, virtues and sins. The mechanism that decrees that we cannot evade the consequences of our own actions. In reality, karma has nothing to do with reward and punishment. Karma simply means action: your action, your responsibility. It isn't some external system of crime and punishment, but an internal cycle generated by you. Accumulation of karma is ... |
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GCSE Revision without the boring bits, from Newton's Laws to levitating frogs. Illustrated by James Davies. ... Get Ahead in Physics covers the essentials for GCSE science in a book you can start and finish - without falling asleep in the middle! Each chapter is tied to a key topic for studying Physics. Learn about: the particle model of matter; energy; radiation; electricity; newton's laws; waves; electromagnetism; cosmology. Along the way, hear fascinating TRUE stories of the Philosopher's Stone, radioactive energy drinks and a couple of levitating frogs... Each chapter ends with an "at ... |
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Sydney's dad is the only psychiatrist for miles around in their small Ohio town. He is also unexpectedly dead. Sydney believes the crash was anything but an accident. And when the threatening texts begin, and June Copeland - homecoming queen and golden child - appears at his funeral out of nowhere, she's sure of it. But through Sydney's newfound relationship with June, she's given a glimpse of a life without the darkness of an unresolved grief and the chance, just maybe, of a fresh start. Until it's clear that the secrets won't go away, and the truth might bring everything crashing down... ... |
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Последвайте медоносната пчела Жужка, която ще ви разкрие тайните на удивителния свят на пчелите. Знаете ли, че пчелите танцуват? И че имат отлично обоняние? А знаете ли, че виждат цветовете различно от хората? От тази увлекателна книга ще научите как пчелите правят мед, къде живеят, защо са важни за планетата ни и за всички нас. Ще прочетете интересни истории и приказки от цял свят за нашите жужащи приятели. Илюстрации: Вивиан Минекер Чен . Книгата е част от поредицата Ще ви разкажа за... на Мойра Батърфийлд . ... |
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Дръжте семейството си близо, защото враговете са още по-близо. Откриха телата на семейство Пайн - баща, майка и две деца - във вторник. Мексиканската полиция вярва, че смъртта им е настъпила вследствие на нелеп инцидент с изтичане на газ, но от ФБР разследват възможно убийство. Защото това не е първият случай, в който семейство Пайн са в центъра на медийното внимание - преди години Дани Пайн е осъден за убийството на приятелката си, въпреки че всички са убедени, че е невинен. Всички освен родния му брат Мат - вече последния му жив роднина и човека, който трябва да замине за Мексико, за да прибере телата. А после да ги ... |
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Full of expert advice, stories, things to fill in and places to go for support, this book will be a best friend in times of trouble and topsy-turviness. Covering all the stuff that bashes you over the head with a confusion stick sometimes - like heartbreak, sex and friendships, mental health, creativity and how to make a difference in the world - it will help you with everything from daily anxieties to life's biggest dramas. Gemma Cairney is a TV and radio personality, journalist and teen ambassador. "If you ever needed a wise best friend in a book, this is it." Caitlin Moran "This book by Gemma ... |
