Michael Buckley Libri

L'emozione dell'azione internazionale si combina con l'imbarazzo dell'elementari in NERDS, la divertente serie dell'autore Michael Buckley! L'ultima volta che abbiamo incontrato i NERDS, un team di superspioni che opera dal seminterrato della loro scuola, stavano usando le loro abilità high-tech per fermare un genio malvagio deciso a distruggere il mondo. Ora si trovano ad affrontare uno dei loro stessi membri: un ex compagno di squadra determinato a distruggerli. Il suo improbabile scagnozzo? Un genio dei computer che vive ancora con sua madre. Il duo malvagio riesce a privare gli spioni delle loro incredibili abilità. Riusciranno Duncan "Gluestick" Dewey e il resto del team NERDS a combattere il male solo con il coraggio e l'intelligenza tradizionali?

Hoping to save their family and the citizens of Ferryport Landing from the evil plans of Mirror, Sabrina and Daphne Grimm seek counsel from the other magic mirrors, who advise them to join forces with the Scarlet Hand

With the help of a long lost relative, and a little magic, Sabrina Grimm and her sister Daphne try to find out who has kidnapped their parents and rescue them.

Exploring ethnic Tibet independently is a challenge. The proverbial "land of snows," it possesses some of the wildest and roughest road routes in high Asia, and so trekking, motoring, and mountain biking are all covered in this new edition. Political and cultural issues make Tibet a sensitive destination for Westerners to visit; Michael Buckley's advice includes guidelines on cultural etiquette, local customs, and traveling with minimum impact on Tibet's environment. Michael Palin, the renowned television personality ( Himalaya ), described the first edition "The most thumbed of all my books on Tibet. I might have had some trouble with the yak butter, but Buckley made everything else about Tibet wonderfully palatable. A must-read." Features *Knowledgeable insight into Tibetan culture and history*The holy city of Lhasa in depth, Buddhist monasteries, and pilgrimage sites*Routes through the northern and eastern areas of Kham and Amdo*"Star treks"--high altitude trekking, including the Everest region

When the future gets mixed up with the past in Ferryport Landing, and some of the future does not look too bright, fairy-tale detectives Sabrina and Daphne Grimm call on Puck to help them try to make some changes.

Set against the backdrop of Ireland's stunning landscapes, this photographic book captures the essence of Father Flanagan's early life. Growing up in a large, loving family, he experienced a childhood rich with stories, songs, and the simple joys of rural life. As the "little shepherd boy" in Ballymoe, he developed a deep appreciation for the beauty surrounding him, which would later inspire his virtuous path. The narrative highlights how his formative experiences shaped his character and influenced generations of artists, poets, and philosophers.

Chasing the devious Master through a series of classic children's tales in order to save their kidnapped baby brother, Sabrina, Daphne and their friend Puck inadvertently change various stories, inciting the wrath of the guardian Editor.

In the long-awaited fourth book in the New York Times bestselling series, the Grimms take on New York City!Surprises abound for Sabrina and Daphne Grimm, fairy-tale detectives extraordinaire. When they venture into the big city, they stumble upon a murder, face betrayal by a friend, and discover an amazing secret about their mother, Veronica.Sabrina just wants to be normal—no detecting, no dangerous escapes, and especially no Everafters. Unfortunately, New York City is a hiding spot for many famous fairy-tale folk. And there’s a murderer in their midst! The girls and their friends must figure out who killed Puck’s father, King Oberon, while coming to terms with their mother’s secret life. Will they stop the murderer before he or she can strike again? And will Sabrina ever accept her family’s destiny?The colorful world of the Grimms expands in new and hilarious directions in Once upon a Crime . Critics and readers alike have embraced the Sisters Grimm series and its independent, quick-thinking heroines.

Although filled with anger over her parents' disappearance, eleven-year-old Sabrina Grimm--along with her grandmother, sister, and several fairy-tale characters--tries to discover who has killed her teacher.

Exploring ethnic Tibet independently is a challenge. With the 'land of snows' having some of the wildest and roughest road routes in high Asia, motoring, mountain-biking and trekking options are all given due attention in this new edition. High quality, numerous maps set this guide apart from other guides on Tibet and the trekking section has been expanded to include more on the main treks, including Everest Base Camp, Genden to Samye, Namtso trek and Kailiash region treks. Particular attention has been paid to the Amdo and Kham regions, not usually covered in guidebooks. Political and cultural issues make Tibet a sensitive destination for Westerners, so Michael Buckley's authoritative advice includes guidelines on cultural etiquette, local customs, and travelling with minimum impact on the culture and environment. The chapter on language includes a section covering Tibetan script.

Buckley embarked on this trip to come to grips with Tibetan ways. His travels took him throughout the Tibetan Plateau, including Ladakh and Bhutan. He met questionable new agers, dissident monks and the Dalai Lama, and encountered giant phalluses and stuffed kangeroos.

"After his adventures through time, Finn returns home to a world he doesn't recognize. Changing the past has created an all-new present, one in which he and his friends never vanquished the Plague. Now the giant bugs rule Earth from their spaceship! What's an intergalactic traveler to do? The answer is obvious. Finn, Lincoln and Julep must defeat the Plague. Again. But how? Julep and Lincoln don't recognize Finn or their friendships. In fact, they've changed just as much as the world itself has, and they want nothing to do with his dangerous plan to save humankind. Finn's plan? find his father, Asher Foley, who is trapped on a microscopic world known as the Subatomic. Using a space-age slip-and-slide, Finn and his confused former-friends shrink themselves to enter this strange new world where nothing is as it seems, hoping to find his father, the one man who can put history, and the present, back together. It won't be easy. The Subatomic is ruled by an evil menace with an army of hulking robots under his command. Even worse, Finn's bitterest enemy, the Plague soldier Sin Kraven, is in pursuit. Can Finn find his father, save his friendships, and return to Earth in time to stop the Plague?"-- Provided by publisher

Book by Michael; Samagalski, Alan; Strauss, Robe

Finn's journey begins when an older version of himself saves him from the Time Rangers, but he must help this "Old Man Finn" defeat the vengeful Paradox to learn the whereabouts of his father. Armed with malfunctioning time-traveling pajamas, Finn and his friends, Lincoln and Julep, face perilous challenges, including encounters with sabretooths and holographic foes. As they navigate this chaotic adventure, Julep's mysterious illness adds a deeper layer of tension, threatening their friendship and the mission's success.

Orphans Sabrina and Daphne Grimm are sent to live with an eccentric grandmother that they have always believed to be dead

While running a spy network from their elementary school, five unpopular misfits combine their enhanced abilities and use cutting-edge gadgetry to fight evil around the world.

Sixteen-year-old Lyric Walker’s life is forever changed when she witnesses the arrival of 30,000 Alpha, a five-nation race of ocean-dwelling warriors, on her beach in Coney Island. The world’s initial wonder and awe over the Alpha quickly turns ugly and paranoid and violent, and Lyric’s small town transforms into a military zone with humans on one side and Alpha on the other. When Lyric is recruited to help the crown prince, a boy named Fathom, assimilate, she begins to fall for him. But their love is a dangerous one, and there are forces on both sides working to keep them apart. Only, what if the Alpha are not actually the enemy? What if they are in fact humanity’s only hope of survival? Because the real enemy is coming. And it’s more terrifying than anything the world has ever seen.Action, suspense, and romance whirlpool dangerously in this cinematic saga, a blend of District 9 and The Outsiders.

Recognized with a bronze medal at the 2022 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards for its focus on environmental issues, this book engages young readers with its compelling narrative and vibrant illustrations. It addresses critical themes of nature conservation and sustainability, encouraging children to understand their role in protecting the planet. Through relatable characters and inspiring stories, it fosters a sense of responsibility and awareness about environmental challenges, making it both educational and entertaining for its audience.

Focusing on the dramatic elements of Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen, this book explores how these aspects shape its construction and meaning, addressing misconceptions that arise from neglecting this perspective. It provides an in-depth analysis of the four dramas within the tetralogy and connects them to the works of Shakespeare and Greek tragedians, reflecting Wagner's influences. Additionally, a concluding chapter examines similar dramatic techniques in Wagner's other opera, Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, enriching the understanding of his artistry.

Jackson Jones je bezstarostný a mezi spolužáky velmi oblíbený jedenáctiletý kluk, jenže když mu do pusy znenadání přibude tuna železa, stane se z něj jako mávnutím kouzelného proutku jeden z těch podivínských exotů, kterým se se svou partou dřív posmíval. A to je jeho konec – aspoň do chvíle, než náhodou odhalí tajemnou špionskou organizaci EKZOTI, kterou tvoří banda technologicky vylepšených mimoňů bojujících za bezpečnost naší planety. Ale šílený padouch, který si brousí zuby na ovládnutí světa, není tím jediným, s čím se musí Jackson ve svém novém životě vypořádat...

... dann leben sie noch heute. Und zwar in Ferryport Landing, einer amerikanischen Kleinstadt. Dort haben sich all die geheimnisvollen Märchenwesen, die sogenannten Wareinmale, niedergelassen. Und die Aufgabe der Familie Grimm ist es, unter ihnen für Ordnung zu sorgen - als Märchendetektive. Sabrina (11), Daphne (7) und ihre Omi Relda stürzen sich begeistert auf diese Aufgabe! Dieses Mal haben sie es mit einem besonders ausgefuchsten Wareinmal zu tun ... Die Welt der Märchen neu verpackt!

Matilda “Wheezer” Choi, das asthmatische Mädchen, das dank ihrer nanobyte-verbesserten Inhalatoren fliegen und kämpfen kann, liebt den Profiwrestling und hasst alles „Mädchenhafte“. Vielleicht liegt das daran, dass sie mit sechs Brüdern aufgewachsen ist – oder daran, dass ihr Zuhause zum Kampfplatz im Konflikt zwischen ihren Eltern geworden ist. Unglücklicherweise muss Wheezer, als ein ehemaliges Mitglied von NERDS, das zum Bösewicht geworden ist, umfangreiche plastische Chirurgie durchführt, um Cheerleaderin zu werden, ihren Stolz überwinden, um erfolgreich in die Gruppe einzudringen. Die neueste Superheldin, Gerdie Baker, unterstützt von dem kriminellen Mastermind Simon, hat ein Gerät entwickelt, das Portale zu anderen Welten öffnet, die sie und die anderen Cheerleader plündern. Doch die alternativen Realitäten beginnen, sich bedrohlich nahe zu kommen, sodass es an Wheezer und den NERDS liegt, die Cheerleader aufzuhalten, bevor die Welten kollidieren.