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This striking hardback edition presents George Orwell's foundational tale of dystopian fiction, 1984, featuring silver cover embossing and gilded page-edges.<BR><BR>Under the watchful eyes of Big Brother, the people of Oceania must submit totally to their government and supress all expressions of individuality. Telescreens are everywhere, helicopters hover around buildings, and the Thought Police are constantly on alert. Despite the threat of severe punishment, diligent desk clerk Winston Smith sits down to write a diary which begins his quiet resistance against the regime.<BR><BR>Arguably the twentieth century's most famous novel, 1984 is a dystopian study of political tyranny, mind control, paranoia and secret mass surveillance, which continues to resonate to this day.<BR><BR>This beautiful pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic, unabridged text, presented with an embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and silver gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature.<BR><BR>ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from across history. Presented with striking foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, and deluxe ivory paper, these editions make the perfect gift for lovers of classic literature.

This striking hardback edition presents George Orwell"s foundational tale of dystopian fiction, 1984, featuring new, full-colour illustrations by Jason Millet.Under the watchful eyes of Big Brother, the people of Oceania must submit totally to their government and suppress all expressions of individuality. Telescreens are everywhere, helicopters hover around buildings, and the Thought Police are constantly on alert. Despite the threat of severe punishment, diligent desk clerk Winston Smith sits down to write a diary which begins his quiet resistance against the regime.Arguably the twentieth century"s most famous novel, 1984 is a dystopian study of political tyranny, mind control, paranoia and secret mass surveillance, which continues to resonate to this day.This beautiful hardback edition contains the classic, unabridged text, presented with specially-commissioned, full-colour illustrations and beautifully designed endpapers. Part of the Arcturus Illustrated Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Illustrated Classics series brings together handsome hardcover editions of classic works, beautifully presented with full-colour, specially-commissioned illustrations, patterned endpapers and dust jackets.

Ravaged by years of war and civil conflict, Britain has changed its name to Airstrip One and become part of Oceania - one of the three totalitarian blocks dominating the world - ruled by a mysterious leader called Big Brother who keeps the population in thrall through strict surveillance and brutal police repression. In a society where the individual is suppressed and turned into an "unperson" for not conforming, and where not only personal thought, but also historical record and language itself are constantly being manipulated by the ruling regime, Ministry of Truth worker Winston Smith tries to make sense of the rebellious thoughts and passions that are stirring inside him, and finds himself impotent against the inexorable machine that surrounds him and threatens to crush him at any time.<BR><BR> Arguably the greatest dystopian novel of all time and the most influential post-war work of fiction - which enriched the English language with words such as "Newspeak", "doublethink" and "thoughtcrime" - Nineteen Eighty-Four is a riveting read and a groundbreaking exploration of mass surveillance, censorship and mind control, which has a deep resonance with the world we live in.

One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World'. HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics.Big Brother is Watching YouWinston Smith rewrites history. It's his job. Hidden away in the Records Department of the sprawling Ministry of Truth, he helps the Party and the omnipresent Big Brother control the people of Oceania. But the notebook he's begun to write in is against the rules - in fact, the Thought Police could arrest him simply for having it. Despite the danger, a seed of rebellion has begun to grow in Winston's heart - one that could have devastating consequences.In George Orwell's final novel, he explores a dystopian future in which a totalitarian government controls the actions, thoughts and even emotions of its citizens. Its lasting popularity is testament to Orwell's powerful prose, and is a passionate warning for today.

SparkNotes Literature Guides: <BR>Making the reading experience fun!  When a paper is due, and dreaded exams loom, heres the lit-crit help students need to succeed! SparkNotes Literature Guides make studying smarter, better, and faster. They provide chapter-by-chapter analysis; explanations of key themes, motifs, and symbols; a review quiz; and essay topics. Lively and accessible, SparkNotes is perfect for late-night studying and paper writing. Includes:- An A+ Essay—an actual literary essay written about the Spark-ed book—to show students how a paper should be written. - 16 pages devoted to writing a literary essay including: a glossary of literary terms- Step-by-step tutoring on how to write a literary essay- A feature on how not to plagiarize<BR>

London, 1984. Winston Smith no longer wants to rewrite history to serve the surveillance state of Oceania. When he falls in love with his colleague Julia, they make contact with an underground organisation and want to put an end to the rigid rule of the Party, as the disaster takes its course.Often regarded as one of the most prophetic novels of the 20th century, 1984 still shapes our thinking about surveillance and oppression.'A must read'The New York Times'One of the most significant novels of the 20th Century'The Guardian- Englischsprachige Ausgabe- Hochwertig ausgestattetes Taschenbuch- Mit einem persönlichen deutschsprachigen Nachwort von Ingo Dachwitz- 'Winston Smith ist ein Antiheld schlechthin, doch gerade das macht einen Teil der Anziehungskraft von 1984 aus. Orwell zeichnet ihn als Figur, mit der sich viele Leser:innen identifizieren können, obwohl sie selbst nicht in einem totalitären Staat leben. Wer fühlt sich nicht manchmal gefangen in äußeren Zwängen, ohne die Kraft, sich daraus zu befreien?' Ingo DachwitzSprachen: Englisch, Deutsch

Im Jahr 1984 ist es den Bewohnern von Ozeanien nicht erlaubt, zu tun, zu sagen und nicht einmal zu denken, was sie wollen. Sie müssen Big Brother, den Parteiführer, hochschätzen und ihm gehorchen. "Alles ist großartig in Ozeanien", sagt die Partei, aber Winston hat große Zweifel an dem Leben, das er führt.Orwells dystopisches Meisterwerk warnt uns vor den Gefahren des Totalitarismus.

London, 1984: Winston Smith, Geschichtsfälscher im Staatsdienst, verliebt sich in die schöne und geheimnisvolle Julia. Gemeinsam beginnen sie, die totalitäre Welt infrage zu stellen, als Teil derer sie bisher funktioniert haben. Doch bereits ihre Gedanken sind Verbrechen, und der Große Bruder richtet seinen stets wachsamen Blick auf jeden potenziellen Dissidenten. George Orwells Vision eines totalitären Staats, in dem Cyberüberwachung, Geschichtsrevisionismus und Gedankenpolizei den Alltag gläserner Bürger bestimmen, hat wie keine andere Dystopie bis heute nur an Brisanz gewonnen. - Diese zweisprachige Ausgabe präsentiert den deutschen und englischen Text parallel auf gegenüberliegenden Seiten.

In a world where every move is watched and every thought is controlled, Winston Smith dares to challenge the omnipresent rule of Big Brother. Living under the oppressive regime of the Party, where history is rewritten and truth is dictated, Winston struggles with forbidden thoughts of rebellion. As he embarks on a dangerous love affair and seeks to uncover the real past, he discovers the terrifying reach of totalitarian power.A chilling vision of a dystopian future, 1984 remains one of the most influential and thought-provoking novels of all time, warning against the dangers of surveillance, propaganda, and absolute control. Will Winston find freedom, or is resistance truly futile?

One of the most influential books of the twentieth century gets the graphic treatment in this first-ever adaptation of George Orwell’s 1984.War is Peace * Freedom is Slavery * Ignorance is StrengthIn 1984, London is a grim city in the totalitarian state of Oceania where Big Brother is always watching you and the Thought Police can practically read your mind. Winston Smith is a man in grave danger for the simple reason that his memory still functions. Drawn into a forbidden love affair, Winston finds the courage to join a secret revolutionary organization called the Brotherhood, dedicated to the destruction of the Party. Together with his beloved Julia, he hazards his life in a deadly match against the powers that be.With evocative, immersive art from Fido Nesti, this vision of George Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece provides a new perspective for longtime fans but is also an accessible entry point for young readers and adults who have yet to discover the iconic story that is still so relevant today.

A Guardian Book of the Year<BR>A Clash Book of the Year<BR><BR>'MAGNIFICENT!' CAITLIN MORAN<BR><BR>'A riveting read about a pop revolution hiding in plain sight' PETE PAPHIDES<BR><BR>'Very funny and very moving' JUDE ROGERS<BR><BR>In 1984, pop came out of the closet - even if not all of the artists felt that they could - and, in the process, charted the course of the rest of the decade.<BR><BR>In 1984: The Year Pop Went Queer, writer and musician Ian Wade charts where these artists, including Queen, George Michael, David Bowie, Pet Shop Boys, Frankie Goes to Hollywood and Madonna - who all enjoyed chart success in 1984 - were during that epoch-making year. It studies the impact these groundbreaking musicians had before, during and after on the gay community and popular culture, and it demonstrates how they were able to break down barriers, raise consciousness and set in motion the first nascent ripples in a pond that are still being felt today.<BR><BR>As a backdrop, it explores the strides made in the name of the cause and how the wider surrounding culture reacted with equal parts glee, bafflement and disgust.

The highly-anticipated follow-up to Sunday Times no. 1 bestseller 18th Abduction<BR><BR><BR>Christmas is coming, but crime never stops for the Women's Murder Club.<BR><BR>Sergeant Lindsay Boxer is looking forward to spending time with her family over the holidays. But when she receives a tip-off that the biggest heist ever to hit San Francisco is being planned for Christmas Day, everything changes.<BR><BR>The architect of the ambitious attack unleashes chaos across the city, laying traps and false alarms to distract Lindsay and the SFPD from his ultimate goal.<BR><BR>As time runs out, will Lindsay be able to save the people of San Francisco from a Christmas they'd never forget?

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • “A tremendous accomplishment. It does every last blessed thing a masterpiece is supposed to—and a few things we never even knew to expect.”—San Francisco Chronicle<BR><BR>“Brilliant . . . an irresistibly engaging literary fantasy.”—The Washington Post<BR><BR>A Kirkus Reviews Best Fiction Book of the Century <BR><BR>The year is 1984 and the city is Tokyo.<BR><BR>A young woman named Aomame follows a taxi driver’s enigmatic suggestion and begins to notice puzzling discrepancies in the world around her. She has entered, she realizes, a parallel existence, which she calls 1Q84 —“Q is for ‘question mark.’ A world that bears a question.” Meanwhile, an aspiring writer named Tengo takes on a suspect ghostwriting project. He becomes so wrapped up with the work and its unusual author that, soon, his previously placid life begins to come unraveled.<BR><BR>As Aomame’s and Tengo’s narratives converge over the course of this single year, we learn of the profound and tangled connections that bind them ever closer: a beautiful, dyslexic teenage girl with a unique vision; a mysterious religious cult that instigated a shoot-out with the metropolitan police; a reclusive, wealthy dowager who runs a shelter for abused women; a hideously ugly private investigator; a mild-mannered yet ruthlessly efficient bodyguard; and a peculiarly insistent television-fee collector.<BR><BR>A love story, a mystery, a fantasy, a novel of self-discovery, a dystopia to rival George Orwell’s—1Q84 is a striking feat of imagination from one of our most revered contemporary writers.

A deluxe boxed set edition of Haruki Murakami’s bestselling masterpiece, featuring the full novel split across three gorgeously designed paperback editions in a see-through case, with a removeable sticker on the shrink wrap packaging<BR> <BR>“Brilliant . . . an irresistibly engaging literary fantasy.”—The Washington Post<BR> <BR>The year is 1984 and the city is Tokyo.<BR> <BR>A young woman named Aomame follows a taxi driver’s enigmatic suggestion and begins to notice puzzling discrepancies in the world around her. She has entered, she realizes, a parallel existence, which she calls 1Q84—“Q is for ‘question mark.’ A world that bears a question.” Meanwhile, an aspiring writer named Tengo takes on a suspect ghostwriting project. He becomes so wrapped up with the work and its unusual author that, soon, his previously placid life begins to come unraveled.<BR> <BR>As Aomame’s and Tengo’s narratives converge over the course of this single year, we learn of the profound and tangled connections that bind them ever closer: a beautiful, dyslexic teenage girl with a unique vision; a mysterious religious cult that instigated a shoot-out with the metropolitan police; a reclusive, wealthy dowager who runs a shelter for abused women; a hideously ugly private investigator; a mild-mannered yet ruthlessly efficient bodyguard; and a peculiarly insistent television-fee collector.<BR> <BR>A love story, a mystery, a fantasy, a novel of self-discovery, a dystopia to rival George Orwell’s—1Q84 is a tremendous feat of imagination from one of our most revered contemporary writers.

The year is 1Q84. This is the real world, there is no doubt about that. But in this world, there are two moons in the sky.In this world, the fates of two people, Tengo and Aomame, are closely intertwined. They are each, in their own way, doing something very dangerous. And in this world, there seems no way to save them both.Something extraordinary is starting.'1Q84 has a range and sophistication that surpasses anything else in his oeuvre.' Independent on Sunday'Murakami's magnum opus' Japan Times'Vibrating with wit, intellect and ambition' The Times

"1st American: Cherokee" is a children's book of animals in English, the Cherokee syllabary, and phonetically written. It is written with 2 front covers, one in English and the other in the Cherokee syllabary. This book was written to help preserve the Cherokee language.

First Short Story: A young man has got a lot of dreams and wishes but no money. He wants to change his life and decides to rob a bank. He thinks if he gets a lot of money, things will be better and he will find a girlfriend. On the way a lot of things go wrong. Are these signs from God that he should not do what he plans? What will they write in the morning newspaper? Second Short Story: There are two friends in New York who want to go camping by a beautiful lake. The one is very sad because his girlfriend left him for another guy. Will the fresh air and the beautiful countryside help him forget his pain? In the meantime there are a couple of criminals underway. They need something to drive to get out of the area and away from the police. Will they harm the two campers, who are sleeping in the tent? How far do they get away?

2 Euro Coin Catalogue: The guide to one of Europe's largest coin collecting areas. The introduction of the euro has created a cross-border collecting area with many millions of enthusiastic collectors - and since 2004, the whole of Europe has been in two-euro collecting fever: the euro states can adapt the national side of their two-euro coins to commemorate significant events, buildings or personalities. So far, more than 400 different motifs have been minted - and many a rarity slumbers in the change. This catalogue is the indispensable companion for two-euro treasure hunters and all those who want to become one. ? 2-Euro coins of all countries since 1999? Including all small states? Current valuations of all coins? All ??2 circulation and commemorative coins? Including joint issues and coin sets? Including technical data and mintages? Lots of background information on all euro countries and coins? Annual update

Turns out jail really puts a damper on your plans. Clyde Hatchett's latest adventure finds him wrongfully imprisoned, accused of striking the princess herself. With a death sentence hanging over him and time running out, Clyde's only hope lies in completing a series of impossible quests. Because in Glaton, being innocent isn't enough to save your neck - especially when you owe people favors. Clyde's objectives: retrieve crucial documents to prove an ally's nobility, sabotage a wedding to gain favor with a powerful truth-sayer, and dismantle a dangerous cult with dark ambitions for the Empire. All while at least appearing to be the model prisoner. As the election for Emperor draws near, Clyde discovers that the line between friend and foe is as thin as the blanket on his prison bed. Can he pull off a daring plan to expose the princess's true nature and save the Empire from ruin? 2 Lies, 2 Thrones is an epic tale of intrigue, betrayal, and a fight for justice, perfect for fans of high-stakes fantasy adventures.

This fully-illustrated New York Times bestseller categorizes an astonishing 2,100 yoga poses through photographs and descriptions for optimal benefit including adaptations for all levels of expertise and ages.<BR><BR>A thoughtful, inspiring, meticulously-crafted guide to the practice of yoga, 2,100 Asanas will explore hundreds of familiar poses along with modified versions designed to bring more healthful options to yogis of all experience and ability. <BR>Organized into eight sections for the major types of poses -- standing, seated, core, quadruped, inversions, prone, supine and backbends -- and each section gently progresses from easy to more challenging. Each pose is accompanied by the name of the pose in English and Sanskrit, the Drishti point (eye gaze), the chakras affected and primary benefits.

There's always time for a story! Two minutes to read-aloud and look at pictures makes this treasury perfect for quiet time or bedtime. Short little stories are just right for toddlers. Little Red Hen, Three Little Pigs, and even a Dinosaur story will engage your child or grandchild. This beautiful book is a keepsake for the family, and perfect for a 2-year-old birthday. Reading together makes memories!<BR> - There is always time to read together with this collection of two-minute stories that your favorite two-year-old is sure to love. - Includes classic stories, fairy tales, and new favorites such as Goldilocks, Four Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood, Dinosaur Marching Band, Little Dragon Goes Fishing, and more! - Reading to your toddler encourages family interaction, helps to lengthen attention span, and supports comprehension and vocabulary growth. - Each story only two minutes to read! Engage and entertain your little boy or girl with fun, enriching stories. - Great gift for 2-year-old boys and girls for birthdays, holidays, and more!

Activity Book mit Audio-CDDas Activity Book ist voller handlungsorientierter Aufgaben, die ab Klasse 3 durch Lese- und Schreibübungen erweitert werden. Weitere Bestandteile: heraustrennbare Portfolio-Seiten, mit denen die Kinder das Erlernte wiederholen und dokumentieren, Minibildkarten für spielerische Wortschatzübungen sowie eine Audio-CD mit Liedern und Texten aus dem Lehrwerk.

IS THIS A NEW OTAKU?Okumura is finally moving on to the third year of high school, and with a new academic year comes new first-years coming to tour the school clubs. The manga club is happy to demonstrate their typical activities, but none of the visitors stick around, and after a week there are still zero applicants! Just then, a first-year walks in with an application form...

WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN?Together with new member Hana Tsubaki, the manga club is attending the cosplay convention Cossto, where the venue is buzzing over the surprise joint cosplay from two Heavenly Queens, Nagomi and Yoki. Meanwhile, Tsubaki is struggling to find a reason to cosplay... The path of otakudom is about rising back up even if you get knocked down!

IS THERE A REASON TO KEEP GOING?Lilysa is hard at work making new Liliel cosplays, but when a new club member asks her why she's making a cosrom, she starts to doubt herself. That's when Mayura passes her a message from one of the Four Heavenly Queens, Erika! The otaku obsessions continue in volume 17!

WHY CAN'T WE GET IT RIGHT?The manga club joins the duo behind Heavenly Queen of Cosplay Awayuki Erika on a training camp. The location is incredible, but for some reason, Okumura and Lilysa just aren’t satisfied with their photos! What advice does Erika have for these two troubled Liliel fans? The otaku obsessions continue in volume 18 of this exciting cosplay comedy!

OTAKU CHASING THEIR DREAMS!<BR><BR>The manga club, working together as one, makes progress on their Summer Comiket cosplays, while Lilysa also creates a costume commissioned by Erika for Mayura’s revival. It’s finally time for the manga club to participate in its second Summer Comiket! The heat is up in the event hall, but how does Mayura react to the Lustalotte costume given to her? Don’t miss the 20th volume of this exciting cosplay comedy!

OTAKU ARE LIVING THEIR LOVE!<BR><BR>At Summer Comiket, the manga club is determined not to lose to the Four Heavenly Queens, while Lilysa collaborates with the Four for a group cosplay. At the same time, Eri figures out her feelings and reveals them to Mayuri. How will Mayuri answer? And summer camp at the beach includes bikinis, smashing watermelons, and a horror house escape game! Don't miss the 21st volume of this exciting cosplay comedy!

THE EVER-CHANGING PATH OF THE OTAKU!<BR><BR>While the manga club members enjoy summer camp again, Okumura worries that he might become just another ordinary guy who falls for 3D girls. Recognizing his concern, Lilysa and the others show Okumura a new cosplay, but his reaction is different from usual... It’s Volume 22 of the heart-throbbing cosplay comedy!

WHAT’S THE REAL MEANING OF COSPLAY?<BR><BR>Okamura and Lilysa take part in a cosplay convention in a bid for the manga club’s survival. Their plans are derailed by the appearance at the con of one of the Four Heavenly Queens of cosplay, Nagomi–and their advisor, Mayuri, shows up as well… Both Lilysa and Okamura are forced to look into their own hearts and think about what cosplay means to them. The path of otakudom has more twists and turns than ever!

What if addiction, dissociation and other manifestations of trauma were not framed as diseases or disorders, but rather as adaptive methods of regulating the autonomic nervous system? This book does just that, and guides readers through twenty embodied practices that allow for a rewiring of the ANS. By integrating the latest neuroscience from Stephen Porges's Polyvagal Theory with Eugene Gendlin's embodied Felt Sense, Jan Winhall's Felt Sense Polyvagal Model is a paradigm-shifting, deeply somatic approach to healing trauma and addiction.Here, the reader is presented with two vital tools for healing: learning how to recognise and rewire autonomic state and finding the felt sense of body wisdom. The book's exercises are uniquely designed to be completed with a mental health professional, another person engaged in this embodied process, or both. Through the twenty embodied practices, the reader and their felt sense partner explore their trauma history together, developing a Four Circle Harm Reduction Plan. Graphic models and case examples help to illustrate the Felt Sense Polyvagal Model.

'She's no good, that girl. Much too individualistic'<BR><BR>This is the story of Fenfang who, determined to carve out a life more independent than her provincial roots, gets a job as a film extra in Beijing. But living a modern life is not as easy as it looks in this tumultuous, messy city. Grappling with the narrow world of cinema, an outworn Communist regime, and the city's far-from-progressive attitudes to women, charismatic Fenfang finds her true freedom in the one place she never expected.<BR><BR>20 Fragments of a Ravenous Youth is a sparkling and wry coming-of-age story about the changing identity of women in contemporary China.<BR><BR>Meet ten of literature's most iconic heroines, jacketed in bold portraits by female photographers from around the world.

2014 Reprint of 1928 Edition. Earhart captured the hearts and imaginations of people around the world when she became the first woman to cross the Atlantic by airplane. This book, her personal account of the historic flight, sparkles with her high-spirited charm and adventurous determination. To the story of her historic flight Earhart adds an autobiographical account of her young adult life and fascination with airplanes, and a serious-minded discussion of the future of flight and the important role of women in aviation. "20 Hrs. 40 Min." remains a classic tale of adventure to this day.

20 Imagined Landscapes explores how physical models shape creative thinking in landscape architecture, architecture, and art. Through essays centered on individual models, contributors reflect on how working with materials such as wood, clay, and metal, alongside emerging fabrication tools, generates ideas, tests spatial relationships, and communicates design intent. The book examines the embodied and iterative nature of model-making as a process grounded in touch, observation, and experimentation rather than linear problem-solving. At a time when digital tools dominate design practice, these essays reaffirm the enduring value of tactile exploration and craftsmanship, revealing physical models as powerful instruments of discovery and storytelling.- Explores model-making strategies across architecture, landscape architecture, and art- Featuring 20 leading voices from both established and emerging practices- Including contributions from OLIN, OMA, Studio Gang, MVRDV, and other internationally recognized studios

This book is a collection of 20 modern, humorous and culturally relevant Japanese short stories for beginners and intermediate students, written for language learners and travelers to Japan.