#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout returns with book one of the all-new, compelling Flesh and Fire series—set in the beloved Blood and Ash world.Born shrouded in the veil of the Primals, a Maiden as the Fates promised, Seraphena Mierel’s future has never been hers. Chosen before birth to uphold the desperate deal her ancestor struck to save his people, Sera must leave behind her life and offer herself to the Primal of Death as his Consort.However, Sera’s real destiny is the most closely guarded secret in all of Lasania—she’s not the well protected Maiden but an assassin with one mission—one target. Make the Primal of Death fall in love, become his weakness, and then…end him. If she fails, she dooms her kingdom to a slow demise at the hands of the Rot.Sera has always known what she is. Chosen. Consort. Assassin. Weapon. A specter never fully formed yet drenched in blood. A monster. Until him. Until the Primal of Death’s unexpected words and deeds chase away the darkness gathering inside her. And his seductive touch ignites a passion she’s never allowed herself to feel and cannot feel for him. But Sera has never had a choice.Either way, her life is forfeit—it always has been, as she has been forever touched by Life and Death.
GTIN: 9781682633397Children’s / Teenage personal & social issues: Disability & special needs
Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 40, Publishers: PEACHTREE PUBL LTD, Author: David Litchfield, ISBN-13: 9781682633397, Date of issue: 2021
A man starts driving without knowing where he is going. He alternates between turning right and left, and finally he gets stuck at the end of a forest road. Soon it gets dark and starts to snow, but instead of going back to find help, he ventures, foolishly, into the dark forest. Inevitably, the man gets lost, and as he grows cold and tired, he encounters a glowing being amid the obscurity. Strange, haunting and dreamlike, A Shining is the latest work of fiction by Jon Fosse, 'the Beckett of the twenty-first century' (Le Monde).
Best known for his existentialist novel The Outsider, set in French-occupied Algeria, Albert Camus was profoundly influenced by the landscapes, towns and traditions of his youth. Selected here are some of his finest personal essays about Algeria and its environs, including the luminous 'Nuptials at Tipasa', one of his earliest works where he developed the themes that would inform his later philosophy: to thrive now, without hope for paradise, as mortal life alone can be worthwhile.
The global powerhouse that is the United States of America is younger even than the British Museum, Guinness and the flushing toilet. In 2026 it will celebrate its 250th birthday. How did this vast land, long inhabited by diverse indigenous cultures, come to be dominated by English speakers? How has it grappled with the stark contradictions between its ideals of liberty and the grim reality of genocide and slavery?This extraordinary collection of fifty distinct states has weathered immense – and recent – challenges, including a Civil War that was still raging as the first London Underground station opened.How did this melting pot of peoples and ideas not only endure but rise to dominate global politics, commerce, culture and warfare? What insights does this rich history offer about an increasingly divided nation – and the world that moves to its rhythm? Is this the twilight of American supremacy, signalling a shift toward a more introspective nation?A Short History of America is rich with vivid characters – from arrogant conquistadors and idealistic revolutionaries to imperial presidents – and presents a narrative so astonishing it often feels like fake news. This is a gripping must-read for anyone seeking to make sense of our world today.
Dissects Man's decadence in a remarkable series of moving and beautiful pieces. "To miss reading this book would be a deprivation."--Los Angeles Times E. M. Cioran confronts the place of today's world in the context of human history--focu
A Short History of Humanity: A New History of Old Europe
GTIN: 9780593229439
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 288, Publishers: Random House, Author: Thomas Trappe,Caroline Waight, ISBN-13: 9780593229439, Date of issue: 2022
"A Short History of Ireland stands out for its brevity, but also for its accessibility. . .. A solid introduction not only to the key events and themes of Irish history, but also to the processes of that history, too.”—Seán Hewitt, Irish Times A concise history of Ireland from the Protestant Reformation to the present day – newly revised and expanded In this compact and accessible account, John Gibney traces five centuries of Irish history. He explores major events and key themes, including the Cromwellian conquest, the Great Famine, and the struggle for independence.Wide-ranging and brisk, engaging and informative, this is essential reading for anyone interested in Ireland’s complex past.
'A history that somehow manages to be at once succinct and sweeping: essential reading for anyone interested in this most fascinating of countries' Tom HollandIn this enormously enjoyable introduction to a remarkable country, Christopher Harding traces Japan's rich history over several millennia. Beginning with its earliest coastal communities through to the spread of Buddhism, the rise of the warlords, the promise and menace of the West and Japan's own empire-building, Harding explores how a distinctly Japanese society and culture was forged. Drawing on the latest scholarship, A Short History of Japan moves beyond traditional tourist-board clichés to consider Japan's own view of its past, values and culture, from ceramics and theatre to food and architecture.The result is a sensory, tactile history conveying to the reader much about Japan’s special nature. Harding skilfully shows how these everyday details are intimately bound up with the bigger historical picture, as an expression of the values that have been extraordinarily successful in helping the country to cope with centuries of radical change.
Immerse yourself in the history of medicine, a colorful story of skill, serendipity, mistakes, moments of genius, and dogged determination. From ancient ideas about anatomy to today's sophisticated gene therapies and robotic surgery, A Short His
In this book, bestsellling author Bill Bryson confronts his greatest challenge: to understand--and, if possible, answer--the oldest, biggest questions posed about the universe, everything from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization. High school & older.
The 21st century's bestselling popular science book has now been fully revised and updated in Bill Bryson's inimitable style to reflect the many advances in science since this book was first published in 2003. This journey through time and space will inform a new generation of readers as well as those who read this book on first publication with a new perspective based on what we know now. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0 is the result of Bill Bryson's quest to understand everything that has happened from the Big Bang to the rise of civilization – how we got from being nothing at all to what we are today.Now fully updated to include all the latest advances in science, it is more ground-breaking than ever before. Bryson makes complex subjects fascinating and accessible to everyone with an interest in the world around them. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0 reveals the world in a whole new way.'Possibly the best scientific primer ever published.' Economist'Truly impressive...It's hard to imagine a better rough guide to science.' Guardian'A travelogue of science, with a witty, engaging, and well-informed guide' The Times
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 560, Publishers: John Murray Press, Author: Frankie Boyle, ISBN-13: 9781399817738, Date of issue: 2025
It is impossible to understand the history of modern Europe without some knowledge of the Weimar Republic. The brief fourteen-year period of democracy between the Treaty of Versailles and the advent of the Third Reich was marked by unstable government, economic crisis and hyperinflation and the rise of extremist political movements. At the same time, however, a vibrant cultural scene flourished, which continues to influence the international art world through the aesthetics of Expressionism and the Bauhaus movement. In the fields of art, literature, theatre, cinema, music and architecture - not to mention science - Germany became a world leader during the 1920s, while her perilous political and economic position ensured that no US or European statesman could afford to ignore her. Incorporating original research and a synthesis of the existing historiography, this revised edition will provide students and a general readership with a clear and concise introduction to the history of the first German Republic.
As a faithful Mormon, Soren Johansson has always believed he'll be reunited with his loved ones in an eternal hereafter. Then, he dies. Soren wakes to find himself cast by a God he has never heard of into a Hell whose dimensions he can barely grasp: a vast
A Sick Day for Amos McGee: Book & CD Storytime Set
GTIN: 9781427287229
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 32, Publishers: MACMILLAN AUDIO, Author: Philip C Stead, ISBN-13: 9781427287229, Date of issue: 2017
El día en que murió su tía, Clementine sintió que todo su mundo se desmoronaba. Desde entonces, su mayor reto ha sido descubrir cómo seguir adelante.Para proteger su corazón, diseña un plan: trabajar duro, encontrar a alguien decente de quien enamorarse y no olvidarse de intentar alcanzar la luna. Esto último es absurdo y completamente metafórico, pero su tía siempre decía que hacía falta al menos un gran sueño para avanzar.Durante el último año, ese plan ha funcionado. Más o menos. Lo del amor es complicado porque no quiere encariñarse demasiado con nadie;no está segura de que su corazón pueda soportarlo.Hasta que se encuentra con un desconocido en la cocina del apartamento de su difunta tía. Un hombre de mirada amable, con acento sureño, que tiene debilidad por las tartas de limón. Alguien por quien, en otras circunstancias, habría perdido la cabeza. Y puede que lo haga de nuevo.El problema es que él vive en el pasado;exactamente siete años en el pasado. Y para él, ella está siete años en el futuro.Su tía siempre le dijo que ese apartamento tenía algo mágico, que era como un punto de encuentro en el tiempo, un lugar donde los momentos se entremezclaban como pinceladas de acuarela. Y Clementine sabe que, si se enamora, estará condenada.Porque, en el fondo, el amor no es cuestión de tiempo, sino de encontrar el momento perfecto.Y no puede evitar pensar que, quizá, ha llegado con siete años de retraso.
Yuki is a college student who s into friends and fashion. She s also deaf. A chance meeting on a train leads to a serious crush but can it grow into something more? A sweet and touching manga romance from the creator of Shortcake Cake!Yuki, who s always been deaf, is used to communicating with sign language and her phone. But she s not used to English, so when a tourist from overseas asks for directions, she nearly panics until a handsome stranger steps in to help. His name is Itsuomi, and it turns out he s a friend of a friend. A charismatic globetrotter, Itsuomi speaks three languages, but he s never had a deaf friend. The two feel drawn to each other and plan a date on a romantic winter s night but Yuki s friend is afraid that she might be setting herself up to get hurt. Could this be something real? Or will these feelings melt away with the snow?From the acclaimed author of Shortcake Cake, the hit shojo series with more than a million copies in print, this new work is full of real-life details about Japanese sign language and living without hearing, and it's sure to please fans of romantic stories like A Silent Voice, Kimi ni Todoke, and Love in Focus!
Yuki is a typical college student--it's just that she can't hear. A chance encounter on a train leads to a serious crush...but will he give her a chance? A sweet and relatable manga romance from the creator of Shortcake Cake!FITS AND STARTS Why must the time we spend together always be so short? After struggling with her feelings for Itsuomi, Yuki s chosen love. An intense heart-to-heart between the two, sitting against a laundromat window watching the falling snow, has begun to deepen their relationship. But there s still much more progress to be made, and Yuki finds the world Itsuomi inhabits intimidating How can they keep communicating when Itsuomi drops in and out of Yuki s life? From the acclaimed author of Shortcake Cake, the hit shojo series with more than a million copies in print, this new work is full of real-life details about Japanese sign language and living without hearing, and it's sure to please fans of romantic stories like A Silent Voice, Kimi ni Todoke, and Love in Focus!
GTIN: 9781646514182American / British style comic books & graphic novels
Yuki is a typical college student--it's just that she can't hear. A chance encounter on a train leads to a serious crush...but will he give her a chance? A sweet and relatable manga romance from the creator of Shortcake Cake!I wonder, will these extraordinary things, bit by bit, become… ordinary?Yuki’s life revolved around friends, fashion, her classes, and social media, until something interrupted her routine: a chance meeting with Itsuomi, a classmate with a passion for languages, world travel, movies—and, increasingly, for Yuki. Amazed at how casually Itsuomi asked her out, Yuki couldn’t help but wonder how serious this relationship was for him, but, with Itsuomi showing his devotion in little ways, every day, another thrilling thought has entered her mind: What if this new happiness could become her new normal? A singular, touching love story from the creator of Shortcake Cake!
¿Acaso tengo miedo de acercarme a Nishimiya? Shôya decide seguirviviendo para devolverle a Shôko la felicidad que le arrebató. Porella, volverá a enfrentarse a un pasado con el que decidió cortar para siempre hace mucho tiempo. Sorprendentemente,
GTIN: 9788494456633Children’s & teenage literature studies: general
Desde que me reencontré con Nishimiya, mi vida ha cambiado porcompleto. Tras retomar el contacto con Nishimiya, Shôya se ha abierto a un mundo de posibilidades. Shôko comienza a colaborar en lapelícula de Nagatsuka y Shôya empieza a vivir el veran
Pasado y presente vuelven a verse las caras. Shôya sufre el rechazo de sus antiguos compa?eros y sus viejos traumas invaden su mundo. Por su parte, Shôko no puede evitar sentirse culpable e intenta suicidarse.El tiempo se ha detenido para ambos, mientras el resto de la pandilladivaga pensativa hasta derrumbarse.
GTIN: 9788494429637American / British style comic books & graphic novels
Quiérete a ti misma Shôko Nishimiya es una chica sorda que despuésde varios a?os se reencuentra con Shôya, un antiguo compa?ero declase. Su círculo de amistades se expande cuando Sahara, Ueno, Kawai,Mashiba y Nagatsuka entran en escena. Lo que Sh
The award-winning modern classic about a girl who can't hear and her bully, which inspired the acclaimed anime film from Kyoto Animation, returns in a beautiful, two-volume collector's edition. Each extra-large, deluxe hardcover contains over 700 pages of manga on crisp, premium paper, and more than fifty pages of new content.Voices Come in Many FormsIn elementary school, Shoya Ishida led his peers in tormenting a classmate who couldn't hear, Shoko Nishimiya. When Shoko transfers schools, Shoya finds he has gone from bully to bullied, and he's left completely alone. Six years later, Shoya struggles to redeem himself in Shoko's eyes and to face the classmates who turned on him.This deluxe, large-sized hardcover includes the first half of this award-winning manga as well as over fifty pages of content never published in English before. Enjoy color art and concept sketch galleries, early drafts of the story, and interviews with creator Yoshitoki Oima and others, packed with behind-the-scenes details!YALSA Great Graphic Novels for Teens Top Ten Selection; Eisner Award NomineeA tender portrayal of adolescence and the longing to be accepted. -The New York Times"A Silent Voice isn't just a potential conversation starter about bullying, it also teaches empathy and has the potential to change behavior." -School Library Journal"A very rare chance to see characters with disabilities represented on the page and a harsh light shed on the way that Japanese culture handles this difficult topic." -Comics BulletinA very powerful story about being different and the consequences of childhood bullying Read it. -Anime News NetworkThe word heartwarming was made for manga like this. -Manga BookshelfA story of transformation A Silent Voice [depicts] a truly egalitarian view of love, something we can all obtain by our own capacity to love, rather than something limited to a perfect relationship. -Polygon
Years ago, Shoya Ishida led his peers in tormenting a hearing-impaired classmate, Shoko Nishimiya. When she transfers schools, Shoya finds he has gone from bully to bullied, and is left completely alone. Now Shoya struggles to redeem himself in Shoko's eyes and to face the classmates who turned on him.He learns sign language to apologise to Shoko for his behaviour, and so begins a relationship that will change his and Shoko's lives forever.
A SILENT PRAYERTime stands still for both Shoya and Shoko. Triggered by past traumas, Shoya coldly attacked his friends and burnt the bridges he first set out to rebuild. Shoko feels a deep responsibility for this disaster and attempts to pay for it by taking her own life. Meanwhile, each of their friends finally show their true colors. After everything has fallen apart, how will they mend their hearts and put the pieces back together?
SEE YOU LATERShoya’s life hangs on by a thread after he jumped just in time to save Shoko. Despite the despair, Shoko is determined to move forward and get back what she thinks she has ruined… But broken friendships can heal, too. Quietly, but surely, the disbanded crew finds their spirit — the show must go on! As the movie-making reconvenes, the kids begin to transform the world that had once been so cruel to them. What could the future hold for everyone?Final volume!
Years ago, Shoya Ishida led his peers in tormenting a hearing-impaired classmate, Shoko Nishimiya. When she transfers schools, Shoya finds he has gone from bully to bullied, and is left completely alone. Now Shoya struggles to redeem himself in Shoko's eyes and to face the classmates who turned on him.He learns sign language to apologise to Shoko for his behaviour, and so begins a relationship that will change his and Shoko's lives forever.
Sumido en la desesperación, Shôya decide mirar al frente y esforzarsepor subsanar todo el da?o que ha causado, a partir de ahora, escuchará las voces de cada uno de sus amigos. Las agujas del reloj vuelven amoverse para este grupo de amigos que se aden
"Hallo, mein Name ist Shouko Nishimiya und ich bin taub. Es freut mich, euch kennenzulernen." steht in großen Lettern auf einem Blatt Papier geschrieben, welches Shouko in die Höhe hält.§Trotz anfänglicher Toleranz ist ihr Handicap für ihre Mitschüler ein Problem und das lassen sie Shouko spüren. Besonders der vorlaute Ishida ist ganz vorne mit dabei und zusammen machen sie ihr das Leben schwer.§Viele Jahre später sucht Ishida Shouko erneut auf, um sich für Vergangenes zu entschuldigen. Aber wie soll er ihr, nach allem was geschehen ist, je wieder unter die Augen treten?
