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Matthew Ward

    15 febbraio 1958

    Matthew Ward è uno scrittore affascinato dai luoghi antichi e dalle città storiche, una fascinazione che informa profondamente la sua narrativa. Dopo un decennio passato a dare forma ai mondi di Warhammer e Warhammer 40.000, ora crea narrazioni ambientate in regni di sua invenzione, intrise di magia e avventura. Scrive per intrattenere i lettori che credono che il mondo potrebbe beneficiare di un maggiore incanto. Le sue opere ti invitano in paesaggi immaginifici nati dalla passione per la creazione di ambientazioni uniche e avvincenti.

    Matthew Ward
    The Fire Within Them
    Legacy of Steel
    The Fantastic Family Whipple
    Warhammer. Daemons of Chaos
    Legacy of Light
    Alberi
    • Alberi

      Guida fotografica a oltre 500 specie di alberi di tutto il mondo

      • 320pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      Guida fotografica a oltre 500 specie di alberi di tutto il mondo. Una guida naturalistica chiarissima e dettagliata con taglio sistematico che permette una classificazione sicura, semplice e diretta. Nel volume si trovano splendide fotografie con didascalie accompagnate da concise descrizioni di oltre 500 specie. Bella e di facile consultazione, questa guida costituisce un arricchimento della biblioteca naturalistica essenziale per gli appassionati di ogni età.

      Alberi
      4,3
    • Legacy of Light

      • 784pagine
      • 28 ore di lettura

      Legacy of Light is the spectacular conclusion to Matthew Ward's acclaimed Legacy series - an unmissable tale of war and intrigue that combines the imagination of George R. R. Martin with the gritty realism of Bernard Cornwell.

      Legacy of Light
      4,3
    • Warhammer. Daemons of Chaos

      • 96pagine
      • 4 ore di lettura

      You get one (1) New Warhammer Daemons book. Miniatures come unpainted and unassembled in their original packaging. Books are in brand new condition.

      Warhammer. Daemons of Chaos
      4,1
    • The Fantastic Family Whipple

      • 400pagine
      • 14 ore di lettura

      For every child who’s ever dreamed of being in the Guinness Book of World Records comes the story of eleven-year-old Arthur Whipple and his fantastic family of world record breakers . . . - Most Crème Brulée Eaten in One Minute - Highest Number of Matching Outfits Worn by a Stuffed Toy and Its Owner - Youngest Person to Summit the Third-Highest Mountain in the World These are just three of the 49,521 records won by Arthur’s twelve brothers and sisters. Unfortunately, unlike his siblings, Arthur hasn’t broken a single, solitary world record! But when the Whipples suffer a spate of catastrophes and a curious amount of attention from a pair of irregularly sized and unusually menacing clowns, Arthur might be the only one who can save his family from losing their collective crown . . . or worse. A 2013 BOOK EXPO AMERICA (BEA) BUZZ PANEL SELECTION!

      The Fantastic Family Whipple
      4,1
    • Legacy of Steel

      • 768pagine
      • 27 ore di lettura

      "A year has passed since an unlikely alliance saved the Tressian Republic from fire and darkness, at great cost. Thousands perished, and Viktor Akadra - the Republic's champion - has disappeared. While the ruling council struggles to mend old wounds, other factions sense opportunity. The insidious Parliament of Crows schemes in the shadows, while to the east the Hadari Emperor gathers his armies. As turmoil spreads across the Republic, its ripples are felt in the realms of the divine."--Publisher.

      Legacy of Steel
      4,2
    • The Fire Within Them

      • 547pagine
      • 20 ore di lettura

      The second book in an action-packed new fantasy series from Matthew Ward, author of the acclaimed Legacy trilogy

      The Fire Within Them
      4,0
    • Legacy of Ash

      • 800pagine
      • 28 ore di lettura

      "Ruling families -- once protectors of justice and democracy -- now plot against one another with sharp words and sharper knives. Blinded by ambition, they remain heedless of the threat posed by the invading armies of the Hadari Empire."--Goodreads.com.

      Legacy of Ash
      4,0
    • Yoga for You

      A Step-by-Step Guide to Yoga at Home for Everybody

      • 144pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

      The perfect introduction to yoga, from a leading teacher who shows how yoga can benefit everyone, no matter what your level of fitness or suppleness.

      Yoga for You
      3,9
    • The Darkness Before Them

      • 544pagine
      • 20 ore di lettura

      The start of an action-packed new fantasy series from Matthew Ward, author of the acclaimed Legacy trilogy

      The Darkness Before Them
      3,8
    • Warhammer 40,000. Space Marines

      • 144pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

      The Space Marines of the Adeptus Astartes are Humanity's ultimate warriors, dedicated to the defence of the Emperor and the Imperium of Man. They are barely human at all, but superhuman, having been made superior, in all respects, to a normal man by a harsh regime of genetic modification, psycho-conditioning and rigorous training. Organised into small independent armies called Chapters, their unswerving loyalty is to the Emperor of Mankind and no other.This 144-page Warhammer 40,000 Codex contains all the rules you'll need to field a Space Marine army, as well as detailed background information, bestiary, accompanying artwork and 'Eavy Metal showcase.You must possess a copy of Warhammer 40,000 in order to use the contents of this book.

      Warhammer 40,000. Space Marines
      3,9
    • Frostgrave: Oathgold

      • 336pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      "Valdomar is a wizard for hire. Thanks to his magical talents, he is a tracker and bounty-hunter without peer, with a reputation for honor and fair-dealing. However, when his reckless apprentice lands him in prison, he must accept a deal with a crime boss in order to obtain his freedom. Forced to scour the ruins of Frostgrave in search of a young woman who stole an unknown magical treasure, he finds more questions than answers. Who is this young woman? What did she steal? And why did she run? More importantly, why is another famous bounty-hunting wizard also on her trail?As the chase continues, Valdomar finds that his honor is tested time and time again. Which oaths will be broken and which will remain sacred? In the end, the greatest question remains: Can a wizard keep his word in the ruins of the Frozen City?"--Amazon.com

      Frostgrave: Oathgold
      3,7
    • Unflappable

      • 32pagine
      • 2 ore di lettura

      A witty and uplifting story about perseverance and hope, perfect for fans of The Magical Yet, starring three endearing flightless birds determined to get aloft. But all they do is fall, fall, fall.

      Unflappable
      3,9
    • Warhammer 40,000. Grey Knights

      • 96pagine
      • 4 ore di lettura

      The Grey Knights are the most mysterious of all the Imperium's many organisations. Few outside the upper echelons of the Inquisition hold any knowledge of the Chapter's founding, and even these most trusted of men are denied the full truth. For ten thousand years the Grey Knights have stood between the Imperium and the Daemons of the Warp. An incorruptible army of genetically engineered warriors, they are armed and armoured with the finest wargear Mankind can supply, for no others in the Emperor's service have so dire a task as they.

      Warhammer 40,000. Grey Knights
      3,6
    • Frostgrave: Second Chances

      • 336pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura

      A fiction novel set in the world of Frostgrave, to tie-in with Osprey's hugely popular tabletop miniatures game.

      Frostgrave: Second Chances
      3,6
    • In his consideration of the language of the fashion magazine―the structural analysis of descriptions of women's clothing by writers about fashion―Barthes gives us a brief history of semiology. At the same time, he identifies economics as the underlying reason for the luxuriant prose of the fashion "Calculating, industrial society is obliged to form consumers who don't calculate; if clothing's producers and consumers had the same consciousness, clothing would be bought (and produced) only at the very slow rate of its dilapidation."

      The Fashion system
      3,6
    • The Lie That Binds Them

      • 512pagine
      • 18 ore di lettura

      The Lie That Binds Them is the thrilling conclusion to the Soulfire Saga, an epic fantasy series packed with adventure and intrigue, set in a world of ancient myth and dangerous magic. The Eternity King, Caradan Diar, is dead. But a dread Queen rules in his place and a new age of darkness threatens to overwhelm Khalad. Tyzanta - greatest of the free cities - has fallen to the Queen's armies. Worse, the leader of the rebellion, Bashar Vallant, is missing, presumed dead. What hope remains rests with Katija Arvish and her allies. They alone know the truth behind the secrets that hold Khalad together. They alone can break the realm's shackles and deliver freedom to its people. But to do so they must destroy an ancient god of unimaginable power. In the end, the lie that binds them may be their only salvation. 'The Darkness Before Them brims with magic, monsters and intrigue, and the depth of the world is wonderfully, enthrallingly complex . . . a delight' Ben Galley 'Full of action, heart, betrayal, and set in a dark, engaging world, The Darkness Before Them continues Ward's ability to deliver doorstopper dark fantasy that you just can't put down' Grimdark Magazine

      The Lie That Binds Them
    • Intellectual Property And The Law

      • 180pagine
      • 7 ore di lettura

      This latest book in the Straightforward Guides series, A Guide to Intellectual Property and the Law, revised to 2021, deals with the wide ranging area of intellectual property and the process of obtaining protection and how to take legal action in the event of infringement. It also deals with changes introduced as a result of BREXIT. The book is wide ranging and will prove an invaluable and accessible introduction for all levels of readership.

      Intellectual Property And The Law
    • This latest book in the Straightforward Guides series, A Guide to Intellectual Property and the Law, revised to 2023, deals with the wide-ranging area of intellectual property and the process of obtaining protection and how to take legal action in the event of infringement. It also deals with ongoing changes because of BREXIT. The book is wide ranging and will prove an invaluable and accessible introduction for all levels of readership.

      A Straightforward Guide To Intellectual Property And The Law
    • Mušle morských mäkkýšov

      • 256pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      Prehľadná príručka na spoznávanie ulít, lastúr a iných schránok viac ako 500 druhov morských mäkkýšov. Vyše 600 farebných fotografií s podrobnými opismi umožňuje spoľahlivú identifikáciu schránok. Stručné texty upozorňujú na kľúčové znaky každého druhu, poskytujú rýchle a jasné informácie.

      Mušle morských mäkkýšov
      4,4
    • Bäume

      500 Arten aus aller Welt

      • 320pagine
      • 12 ore di lettura
      Bäume