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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Based on the story of Oscar Wilde . Retold by Jill Nevile. ... "When we are happy, we are always good", says Lord Henry, "but when we are good, we are not always happy." Lord Henry's lazy, clever words lead the young Dorian Gray into a world where it is better to be beautiful than to be good, a world where anything can be forgiven - even murder - if it can make people laugh at a dinner party. Classics, modern fiction, non-fiction and more. Written for secondary and adult students the Oxford Bookworms Library has seven reading levels from A1 - C1 of the CEFR. Word count: 10.245 ... |
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Frank Herbert's classic masterpiece - a triumph of the imagination and one of the bestselling science fiction novels of all time. Set on the desert planet Arrakis, Dune is the story of the boy Paul Atreides, heir to a noble family tasked with ruling an inhospitable world where the only thing of value is the spice melange, a drug capable of extending life and enhancing consciousness. Coveted across the known universe, melange is a prize worth killing for... When House Atreides is betrayed, the destruction of Paul's family will set the boy on a journey toward a destiny greater than he could ever have imagined. And ... |
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In traditional societies, the individual exists only as far as taking its place in a group, a place that is often destined from birth in a social hierarchy. It is governed by the collective beliefs, rules and norms shared by all present that are not in dispute, because they come "from above" - transcendence based on social connections and "pre" - mythical past and valuable. The modern man of the XXI-the century chooses his preferred beliefs and values in a pluralistic world, where conflicting values co-exist and are subject to the critique of reason. The past is no longer a perfect world, ... |
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The Thought Police, doublethink, Newspeak, Big Brother - "1984" itself: these terms and concepts have moved from the world of fiction into our everyday lives. They are central to our thinking about freedom and its suppression; yet they were newly created by George Orwell in 1949 as he conjured his dystopian vision of a world where totalitarian power is absolute. In this novel, continuously popular since its first publication, readers can explore the dark and extraordinary world he brought so fully to life. The principal characters who lead us through that world are ordinary human beings like ourselves: ... |
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81 cards and guidebook by Trungles. Let the stars light your way... Enter a world where fairies play, mermaids yearn, and threads of the familiar and fantastic are spun together to guide you on your own personal journey. Featuring beloved indie comic artist Trungles' enchanting illustrative style, the Star Spinner Tarot reinterprets classic tarot imagery for a more inclusive and diverse reflection of the modern world, with illustrations drawn from a wide range of stories, myths, and fairy tales. Contents: 81 full-color cards and a 160-page guidebook. A great gift for tarot collectors and enthusiasts, or anyone ... |
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The book is part of the series "Masters of Fairy Tales". ... This deluxe edition gathers together all the finest fairy tales of the unrivalled story-teller, Charles Perrault. The wonderful illustrations will transport young readers into a magical world where they will meet the beautiful Sleeping Beauty, the trusting Little Red Riding Hood, the resourceful Puss in Boots and Ricky of the Tuft, who is endowed with exceptional brains and wit. They will look for the owner of Cinderella’s glass slipper and Donkey Skin’s golden ring, and search for the way home with Little Thumb. The extraordinary adventures of these ... |
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Based on the award-wining novel. ... This inimitable American road trip tells the story of a war between the ancient and modern gods. Shadow Moon gets out of jail only to discover his wife is dead. Defeated, broke and uncertain where to go from here, he meets the mysterious Mr. Wednesday who employs him to serve as his bodyguard - thrusting Shadow into a deadly world where ghosts of the past come back from the dead, and a god war is imminent. The Hugo, Bram Stoker, Lucas, World fantasy and Nebula award-winning epic novel and hit "Amazon Prime video" TV series by international bestseller Neil Gaiman is adapted ... |
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The book is part of the series "Masters of Fairy Tales". ... This de luxe edition includes twelve of the Brothers Grimm’s best fairy tales, loved by children all over the world. For many decades Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm collected and retold German folk stories, which still take young readers into a fantasy world where good always conquers evil. The wonderful illustrations in this edition will introduce children to the kind and beautiful Snow White, the brave and quick-witted tailor, the haughty hare who runs a race against a hedgehog, and the lovely Rapunzel with her long, silky hair. Here they will meet Hansel ... |
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In a world where we're more connected than ever, why is it that we're also more lonely? Dip into this anthology of classic writing to reclaim the pleasure of your own company. Part of the "Macmillan Collector's Library", a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is edited and introduced by writer and academic, Zachary Seager. "The Art of Solitude" shows some of the myriad ways in which people throughout history have understood their experiences of ... |
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X-Men meets Ocean's Eleven in the new middle-grade series from the New York Times bestselling author, Lisa McMann ("The Unwanteds"). Fifteen years ago, eight supernatural criminals fled Estero City to make a new life in an isolated tropical hideout. Over time, seven of them disappeared without a trace, presumed captured or killed. And now, the remaining one has died. Left behind to fend for themselves are the criminals' five children, each with superpowers of their own: Birdie can communicate with animals. Brix has athletic abilities and can heal quickly. Tenner can swim like a fish and can see in the ... |
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Retold by Joan Collins, illustrated by Ester Garcia-Cortes. ... When Alice follows a White Rabbit in a waistcoat down a hole, she finds herself in a mixed-up world where nothing is as she expected it to be! Alice meets a pipe-smoking caterpillar, a grinnig cat, a Mad Hatter and the Formidable Queen of Hearts. This beautiful hardback "Ladybird Classic" edition of "Alice in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll is a perfect first illustrated introduction to the classic story for younger readers. It has been sensitively abridged and retold to make it suitable for sharing with young children, whilst retaining ... |
