The fifteenth anniversary edition of Exodus , a startling, thrilling novel set in a dystopian future ravaged by global warming It is 2099 - and the world is gradually drowning, as mighty Arctic ice floes melt, the seas rise and land disappears forever beneath storm-tossed waves. For fifteen-year-old Mara, her family and community, huddled on the fast-disappearing island of Wing, the new century brings flight. Packed into tiny boats, a terrifying journey begins to a bizarre city that rises into t...
Releasedatum: 2008-09-04 39,00 kr
Set in a dark future devastated by climate change, Tool of War is the third book in a major adventure series by a bestselling and award-winning science fiction author and starring the most provocative character from the acclaimed novels Ship Breaker and The Drowned Cities . In this gripping, eerily prescient sci-fi thriller that Kirkus described as "masterful," Tool--a half-man/half-beast designed for combat--proves himself capable of so much more than his creators had ever dreamed. He has gone ...
Releasedatum: 2017-10-10 95,00 kr
► With the Oghamic symbols of the Celtic alphabet of trees used by the Druids ► Full and faithful translation of the original text ► With more than 60 illustrations New unabridged illustrated edition with more than 60 illustrations and the Celtic alphabet of trees, the Ogham. The Man Who Planted Trees is the story of a shepherd (later a beekeeper) who, with constant effort, manages to single-handedly reforest an arid valley at the foot of the Alps (near Provence, close to the village of Ve...
Releasedatum: 2022-08-11 19,00 kr
The Sound and the Fury is a novel by the American author William Faulkner. It employs several narrative styles, including stream of consciousness. Published in 1929, The Sound and the Fury was Faulkner's fourth novel, and was not immediately successful. In 1931, however, when Faulkner's sixth novel, Sanctuary, was published—a sensationalist story, which Faulkner later said was written only for money—The Sound and the Fury also became commercially successful, and Faulkner began to receive cri...
Releasedatum: 2021-01-09 Genre:Unga vuxna > Skönlitteratur 5,00 kr
The quintessential novel of the Lost Generation, The Sun Also Rises is one of Ernest Hemingway's masterpieces, and a classic example of his spare but powerful writing style. A poignant look at the disillusionment and angst of the post-World War I generation, the novel introduces two of Hemingway's most unforgettable characters: Jake Barnes and Lady Brett Ashley. The story follows the flamboyant Brett and the hapless Jake as they journey from the wild nightlife of 1920s Paris to the brutal bullfi...
Releasedatum: 2020-12-09 Genre:Unga vuxna > Skönlitteratur 5,00 kr
The Yellowstone supervolcano nearly wiped out the human race. Now, almost a year after the eruption, the survivors seem determined to finish the job. Communities wage war on each other, gangs of cannibals roam the countryside, and what little government survived the eruption has collapsed completely. The ham radio has gone silent. Sickness, cold, and starvation are the survivors' constant companions. When it becomes apparent that their home is no longer safe and adults are not facing the stark r...
Releasedatum: 2014-03-17 125,00 kr
This is a great quiz book of nature, with questions adapted for kids. Answering to question is one of the most efficient methods of learning. It eliminates unnecessary texts and instead focuses on the main thought. It’s knowledge stripped down to its barest form. Enjoy a fun learning experience with your child. Use this question and answer game book today!
Releasedatum: 2017-12-01 39,00 kr