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Stephen Davies

    28 luglio 1976

    Stephen Davies è un distinto professore di filosofia presso l'Università di Auckland, Nuova Zelanda. Il suo lavoro si addentra principalmente nella natura e nel funzionamento della filosofia, esplorando spesso temi all'interno dell'estetica e dell'arte. L'approccio di Davies è caratterizzato dal suo impegno per il rigore analitico e l'argomentazione chiara, contribuendo a una comprensione più profonda di idee filosofiche complesse. La sua scrittura è apprezzata per la sua precisione e la sua capacità di rendere concetti stimolanti accessibili a un pubblico più ampio.

    Stephen Davies
    Themes in the Philosophy of Music
    Hilda and the Nowhere Space
    Hilda and the Faratok Tree
    Hilda and the Fairy Village
    Hilda and the Hidden People
    Hilda and the White Woff
    • Nordische Mythen

      Von Göttern, Wikingern und Ragnarök. Lustiger Comicspaß für Kinder ab 8 – mit witzigen Abenteuern von Odin, Thor & Co. und spannenden Fakten zur nordischen Götterwelt

      • 64pagine
      • 3 ore di lettura
      Nordische Mythen2025
    • The Passing of the Horse

      A Transformation of the World

      • 240pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      Horses have been integral to human society for millennia, serving as key sources of mobility and power, particularly in warfare. Their significance persisted through industrialization, where they adapted to new roles, becoming vital in 19th-century agriculture and urban life during the Victorian Age. The evolution of horses in this context highlights their enduring impact, as even modern measurements of engine power still reference horsepower.

      The Passing of the Horse2024
    • In this non-fiction book, you will learn how Dr Aprille Ericsson is helping to reveal the secrets of space. Prepare to be inspired by her incredible story!Readerful is designed to motivate children to read more. This Independent Library book is for pupils aged 6 to 7 in Y2/P3 at Oxford Reading Level 12 to read without support.

      Readerful Independent Library: Oxford Reading Level 12: Dr Ericsson: Science Star2024
    • This book analyses the potential for catastrophes - from nuclear war and climate change to further pandemics, the misuse of Artificial Intelligence and more - that could jeopardise our planet and its people.

      Apocalypse Next2024
    • Designed for readers aged 8 and up, this book offers engaging narratives that captivate young minds. With relatable characters and exciting plots, it encourages a love for reading while enhancing comprehension skills. The stories are crafted to spark imagination and foster critical thinking, making it an ideal choice for developing readers. The Grey band signifies a suitable level of challenge, ensuring that children can enjoy the journey of learning through literature.

      Mischief on the Moors: A Bloomsbury Reader2023
    • Hilda and the Fairy Village

      • 180pagine
      • 7 ore di lettura

      Hilda's visit to her Great Aunt Astrid in Tofoten reveals a hidden fairy village, sparking her curiosity and unease. As she navigates the enchanting yet perilous world filled with fantastic creatures, she is haunted by a mysterious radio presenter and unsettling dreams. This adventure challenges her understanding of reality and family secrets, leaving her to confront dangers while seeking answers to her pressing questions.

      Hilda and the Fairy Village2023
      4,3
    • Hilda Season 1 Boxset

      • 192pagine
      • 7 ore di lettura

      Hilda is a blue-haired explorer and adventurer who befriends various creatures in her valley. In this collection, she embarks on thrilling escapades, including her first encounter with a troll and her quest for the mysterious Black Hound. Set in the enchanting town of Trolberg, these stories are filled with unexpected twists and a host of fantastical beings, showcasing Hilda's bravery and curiosity as she navigates her whimsical world.

      Hilda Season 1 Boxset2023
    • Hilda and the Faratok Tree

      • 192pagine
      • 7 ore di lettura

      Hilda embarks on a thrilling adventure as she encounters a familiar figure at Trolberg harbour, prompting her to confront her past. A visit to castle ruins leads her to the faratok tree and the Time of Giants, where she uncovers the story of the Giant Slayer. Driven by a desire to aid the Giants and foster peace, Hilda faces the challenge of altering history while grappling with her own struggles.

      Hilda and the Faratok Tree2023
      4,3
    • Hilda and the Laughing Merman

      • 192pagine
      • 7 ore di lettura

      Hilda's quest for a typical Scout Camp experience takes an unexpected turn when she loses her expedition map. Her adventure escalates as she meets a Merman on the run from a dangerous sea serpent, leading her into an exciting and unpredictable escapade. This tale promises a blend of friendship, fantasy, and thrilling encounters.

      Hilda and the Laughing Merman2023
      4,0
    • Mementoes of HMS Tamar abound in Hong Kong, but what is really known about this troopship and her role in the maintenance of British imperial rule? Using logbooks, newspapers, and numerous other sources, this book pieces together the multifaceted and largely unknown history of the Tamar . From her launch into service to her roles as a hospital, theatre stage, and transport for military personnel, the Tamar carried not just people, but also their mundane dreams and ambitions— for friends, families, and staying alive. Any ideas or concerns about sustaining the empire seldom featured in their minds at all, but it was this empire that the Tamar served for seventy-nine years, steaming the equivalent of thirty-two times around the Earth and transporting tens of thousands of people to what would seem to them another world. In this engaging narrative, the Tamar’s exploits and the experiences of her crew and passengers parallel those of the British Empire and its subjects, bringing to life the realities of imperial life on land and at sea. As mud continues to settle over the Tamar’s forgotten remains in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour, Transport to Another World will appeal to historians and readers interested in maritime history and colonial Hong Kong in general, and makes a case for conserving the memory of a past some would prefer to forget.

      Transport to Another World: HMS Tamar and the Sinews of Empire2022
    • A Guide to Good Occlusal Practice

      • 312pagine
      • 11 ore di lettura

      Focusing on occlusion across various dental disciplines, this book outlines guidelines for good occlusal practice (GGOP) tailored to each field, backed by expert contributions. It covers essential practices in restorative dentistry, removable prosthodontics, managing worn dentition, and implantology. The text emphasizes that GGOP varies by discipline, highlighting that the support for occlusal surfaces is crucial. A key principle is that occlusion is evaluated based on tissue responses, negating the concept of an inherently bad occlusion or malocclusion.

      A Guide to Good Occlusal Practice2022
    • The The Ancient Egypt Sleepover

      • 160pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

      Age range 7+ Mo has won a very special prize, an Ancient Egypt sleepover in a museum. But he has no clue how dangerous it will be. With a mystery to solve, codes to crack and priceless treasure to save, one thing is sure: Mo will not be getting any sleep tonight!

      The The Ancient Egypt Sleepover2022
      3,5
    • Andy Murray (A Life Story)

      • 240pagine
      • 9 ore di lettura

      Andy Murray: tennis player, sports icon, Olympian. Get the inside track on one of history's most spectacular athletes!

      Andy Murray (A Life Story)2022
      3,0
    • Hilda a bílý hafík

      • 176pagine
      • 7 ore di lettura

      Kdo zná Hildu, ví také, co je to nemísto. Doupata a chodbičky, které se skrývají v lidských příbytcích za stěnami a nábytkem, skýtají spoustu překvapení. A tak není divu, že stačí pár chybných kroků, a modrovlasá dobrodružka zabloudí do tajemných hor, odkud není návratu. Jako by nestačilo, že tu natrefí zrovna na strašlivého trolla se dvěma hlavami – navíc se musí postarat nejen o věrného Větvíka, ale i o maminku a dovést je všechny zpátky do bezpečí jejich útulného domova. Další dechberoucí příběh z Hildiny knihovničky, který si užijí nejen ti, kdo se s neohroženou dívenkou skamarádili už před časem, ale i čtenáři a čtenářky, co se s ní vydávají na cestu poprvé.

      Hilda a bílý hafík2022
      4,3
    • Titanic

      24 Stunden bis zum Untergang | Lesebuch mit behutsamer Aufarbeitung

      Das gigantischste Passagierschiff der Welt tritt seine Jungfernfahrt über den Atlantik an. Als 3. Klasse-Passagiere sind auch Jimmy und Omar an Bord. Nachts schleichen sich die beiden Freunde auf Partys an Deck, tagsüber erkunden sie die Titanic von den Frachträumen über die Crew-Gänge bis hin in die pompöse 1. Klasse. Für sie ist das Schiff wie ein großer Freizeitpark. Doch als es einen Eisberg rammt, wird der Traum zum Albtraum. Denn es gibt nur 20 Rettungsboote – nicht annähernd genug für 2228 Passagiere.

      Titanic2021
      3,7
    • Hilda and the Time Worm

      • 192pagine
      • 7 ore di lettura

      "The city's naughtiest mischiefmakers, the Yule Lads, are trying to kidnap Trolberg's kids. But being grounded means Hilda has to get creative in order to save her friends. Can she escape a tangle of timelines and a hungry time worm to protect the whole town from harm?" --

      Hilda and the Time Worm2021
      4,2
    • Adornment

      • 280pagine
      • 10 ore di lettura

      Elaborating the history, variety, pervasiveness, and function of the adornments and ornaments with which we beautify ourselves, this book takes in human prehistory, ancient civilizations, hunter-foragers, and present-day industrial societies to tell a captivating story of hair, skin, and make-up practices across times and cultures

      Adornment2020
      3,0
    • Hilda and the White Woff

      • 192pagine
      • 7 ore di lettura

      When she takes a wrong turn in Nowhere Space, Hilda must contend with two-headed trolls before she can get everyone home in one piece.

      Hilda and the White Woff2020
      4,9
    • Based on the hit Netflix series, join Hilda and Twig for more hilarious adventures in the 5th volume of the illustrated fiction series.

      Hilda and the Ghost Ship2020
      4,2
    • Hilda and the Great Parade

      • 192pagine
      • 7 ore di lettura

      Hilda and her mum have settled into their new home in the city of Trolberg and our heroine is trying to fit into this new and very different way of life. Though she's made a new friend, the city is vast and unfamiliar and, as night falls, both Hilda and her mum are lost in the bustling Bird Parade, desperate to reunite. Will this concrete labyrinth ever feel quite like home ?

      Hilda and the Great Parade2019
      4,2
    • Hilda and the Nowhere Space

      • 164pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

      Désormais inscrite chez les scouts Moineaux, Hilda est impatiente d'explorer la nature en compagnie de ses amis. Mais pas de chance, une sombre créature rôde aux alentours de Trollbourg, et Hilda se retrouve claquemurée dans la ville pour sa propre sécurité. Qu'à cela ne tienne, l'aventure semble suivre notre intrépide héroïne à la trace et la ville ne manque pas de secrets à découvrir...

      Hilda and the Nowhere Space2019
      4,3
    • Titanic

      24 Stunden bis zum Untergang

      Titanic2018
    • Mali 2012: Islamische Rebellen fallen in Timbuktu ein und etablieren die Scharia in der Stadt. Der Hirtenjunge Ali ist einer von ihnen. Er verabscheut Musik, Tanzen und alles, was das Leben lebenswert macht. Kadija lebt in Timbuktu. Sie spielt in einer Band, liebt Literatur und pfeift auf die Gesetze der Dschihadisten. Als Ali und seine Freunde einen berühmten Musikclub der Stadt in die Luft sprengen, kreuzen sich ihre Wege ... Ein hochaktuelles Thema, erschreckend realistisch behandelt!

      Blood & Ink2018
      3,4
    • Hilda and the Hidden People

      • 166pagine
      • 6 ore di lettura

      Hilda es una gran aventurera y no le teme a nada. Ni siquiera a las criaturas mágicas del valle en el que vive con su madre. Es una gran exploradora a la que le encanta dibujar ¡y descubrir los secretos más emocionantes del lugar! Pero todo cambia cuando empiezan a recibir cartas de los elfos invisibles pidiéndoles que se marchen. Valiente y decidida, Hilda se niega en rotundo a abandonar su casa, pero ¿será capaz de resolver los problemas con el pueblo oculto del valle?

      Hilda and the Hidden People2018
      4,4
    • Blood & Ink

      Die Bücher von Timbuktu

      • 285pagine
      • 10 ore di lettura

      Mali 2012: Islamische Rebellen fallen in Timbuktu ein und etablieren in der Stadt die Scharia. Der Hirtenjunge Ali ist einer von ihnen. Er verabscheut Musik, Tanzen und alles, was das Leben lebenswert macht. Kadija lebt in Timbuktu. Sie spielt in einer Band, liebt Literatur und pfeift auf die Gesetze der Dschihadisten. Als Ali und seine Freunde einen berühmten Musikclub der Stadt in die Luft sprengen, kreuzen sich ihre Wege...

      Blood & Ink2016
      3,4
    • Sophie and the Albino Camel

      • 80pagine
      • 3 ore di lettura

      Sophie finds it hard to make friends so when she meets Gidaado, a young storyteller, she agrees to join him and his albino camel, Chobbal on a journey through the desert to his village. But Sophie discovers that in the desert there are djinns, snakes and ruthless bandits!

      Sophie and the Albino Camel2006
      3,8
    • Themes in the Philosophy of Music

      • 292pagine
      • 11 ore di lettura

      The essays showcase Stephen Davies's insights into the philosophy of music, reflecting on its evolution over the past twenty years. Addressing timeless questions and current debates, including the 'authentic performance' movement and technology's influence on music, the collection features two unpublished pieces. Davies emphasizes the diversity of musical works and the various interpretations they can inspire, advocating for a broad understanding of music rather than a reductionist approach.

      Themes in the Philosophy of Music2005
      4,1