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Eine mitreißende neue Reihe für alle, die schon immer wissen wollten, wo magische Tierwesen wirklich zu finden sind – und wie man sie heraufbeschwört. Als ihr Vater von einer mysteriösen Frau mit einem Hamstozeros – einer Kreuzung aus Hamster und Rhinozeros – entführt wird, entdecken Bitsy und ihr bester Freund Kosh unversehens eine geheime Welt voller Magie. Denn die seltsame Kreatur entpuppt sich als Magicore, ein aus Emotionen hervorgerufenes Tierwesen. Um den Vater zu retten, müssen die beiden ein magisches Relikt finden und dafür schnellstmöglich lernen, selbst Magicores heraufzubeschwören. Ausgestattet mit einem mächtigen Bestiarium namens Magicalia und einer gehörigen Portion Mut, begeben sich die beiden auf eine rasante Jagd, die sie um die ganze Welt führt.

Focusing on communications and navigation systems, this book serves as an essential resource for students enrolled in EASA and FAR-147-approved aerospace engineering courses. The latest edition provides an updated overview of current technologies, making it a valuable tool for understanding the principles that underpin these critical systems in aviation.

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Femina 'Ramirez blasts a powerful spotlight into the so-called Dark Ages' - Dan Snow Skulduggery, power struggles and politics, The Private Lives of the Saints offers an original and fascinating re-examination of life in Anglo-Saxon England. Taking them down from the clouds of their heavenly status, Sunday Times bestselling author and renowned Oxford historian Dr Janina Ramirez explores the real lives of the legendary, seminal saints. This landmark book provides a unique and captivating new lens through which to explore the rich history of the Dark Ages.

This empowering collection brings together 50 Goddess' from Nut, the Ancient Egyptian Goddess of the Sky to Medusa to Papatuanuku the Maori Earth Goddess.

Entdecke die Göttin in dir! Dieses Buch versammelt 50 inspirierende Frauengestalten, die den Glauben über Jahrtausende geprägt haben und es verdienen, erzählt zu werden: von Athene über Baba Yaga bis hin zu Venus und Medusa. Manche von Ihnen verkörpern liebevolle Schöpferinnen, andere sind weise Anführerinnen, manche sind furchtlose Kriegerinnen und wieder andere magische, geheimnisvolle Wesen. Jede von ihnen kann uns auf ihre eigene Art und Weise inspirieren, uns Kraft spenden oder Vorbild sein. Mit ihren Geschichten reisen wir um die ganze Welt, erhalten Einblick in vielfältige Kulturen und begreifen, inwiefern sie Glauben und Spiritualität bis heute prägen. Faszinierende Illustrationen: Liebevolle, detailreiche und künstlerische Bilder machen die Geschichten lebendig In Kooperation mit dem British Museum: Wissenschaftlich geprüft und mit zahlreichen Fotografien aus der Sammlung des Museums Ein besonderes Geschenk: Großformatig und hochwertig, für starke Mädchen und Jungen, inspirierende Frauen und Männer, Schwestern und Brüder, Freundinnen und Freunde Für Jung und Alt Ein zeitloses, inspirierendes Kindersachbuch, das jede:n Leser:in in seinen Bann zieht.

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER LONGLISTED FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 'Revelatory' GUARDIAN 'A firecracker somehow captured between two covers' LUCY WORSLEY An instant bestseller and one of the most celebrated history books of the year, Femina reveals the power and influence of medieval women who have been written out of our history. From royalty and religion to fame and fury, see the medieval world - and the women erased from it - with fresh eyes. 'Absolutely brilliant and highly recommended' CAITLIN MORAN 'Femina is a ground-breaking history of the Middle Ages' SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE The instant Sunday Times bestseller, May 2023

The bard looks up at the three figures. They have black hooded cloaks and long robes. From the holes in their masks, three pairs of eyes watch him: cold, calm, emotionless. 'Yes,' says the bard. 'They're bonedancers. You don't need to sound quite so excited, though. They have come to kill me.' And so it is that the bard and and his young apprentice Rue are taken to Spinestone, the temple warren of the bonedancers. It is here that the bard is ordered to retell the tale that has got him in so much trouble . . . and so to the next instalment in the astonishing tale of Podkin One-Ear . . . Podkin, Paz and Pook once again find their home under threat, but this time they are ready to fight! Podkin and the others leave for Sparrowfast to ask their uncle for the use of his magic bow. It's the one weapon that could save them all. But as they flee into the forest depths, it seems they have been betrayed . . .

Concise historical introduction to Julian of Norwich and her continuing influence on the world and how we see it.

The bard tiptoes out of his room, the crow-dream still echoing in his head, making him twitch at imaginary creaks of iron wings . . . The bard must leave Thornbury. It is not safe for him to stay. Rue, his new apprentice, travels with him - keen to learn his trade - and hear the next installment in the legend of Podkin One-Ear . . . Podkin and his fellow rabbits have been sheltering in Dark Hollow after their battle with Scramashank. Paz tends to the rabbits with sleeping sickness; Crom meets with the war council . . . Podkin has nothing to do! Frustrated, Podkin goes exploring and discovers an abandoned underground chamber. Armed with the Gift of Dark Hollow, Podkin learns to moonstride, and Paz is rewarded with a magical gift of her own . . .

Explore a captivating realm filled with 16 beloved mythical creatures from diverse cultures. Each story unveils the enchanting abilities of these magical beasts, such as griffins' affinity for agate, methods to extinguish dragon fire, and the mischief of elves that can lead to nightmares. This journey not only entertains but also reveals the rich lore and fascinating traits of these legendary beings.

A thick white blanket covers the wide slopes of the band of hills some call the Razorback Downs... Podkin One-Ear is a legend: a fearsome warrior rabbit whose reputation for cunning and triumph in battle has travelled the ages. But how did he become such a mighty fighter? The answer may surprise you... When a travelling bard arrives at Thornwood Warren on Midwinter night, he is warmly welcomed. In return for food and lodging, he settles down to tell of how Podkin One-Ear - and soon the rabbits are enthralled to hear the story of how one lost little rabbit overcame the cruellest enemy imaginable, and became the greatest warrior their land has ever known.

Lilly verbringt den Sommer bei ihrer Großmutter am Meer, doch als sie versehentlich eine Pferdestatue zerbricht, gerät sie in Schwierigkeiten. Eine Legende besagt, dass die Statue einen bösen Geist gefangen hält. Kurz darauf zieht ein Sturm auf. Der Sammelband enthält vier Romane der „Zauberpferde“-Reihe und begeistert Pferde- und Fantasyfans.

Im vierten Band der spannenden Pferdeserie für Mädchen wagt Lilly die Reise zum Löwenfelsen und gerät in eine Falle. Eine Pferdestatue verwandelt sich, und ein Unwetter zieht auf. Wird das Blaue Pferd sie retten und seinen gefährlichen Widersacher besiegen? Magie, Wind und Wellen erwarten die Leser.

'Someone has to stand against the dark. And you're the only one who can.' For years, the local Spook has been keeping the County safe from evil. Now his time is coming to an end, but who will take over? Many apprentices have tried . . . Some floundered, some fled, some failed to stay alive. Just one boy is left. Thomas Ward. He is the last hope. But does he stand a chance against Mother Malkin, the most dangerous witch in the County?

Nel villaggio di Malbry non è facile essere giovani e coltivare i propri sogni. Le regole e la disciplina la fanno da padroni; i giochi e gli incantesimi sono stati proibiti. Eppure Maddy non ha mai smesso di credere nel potere dei sogni e della magia. Lei è diversa da tutti: è ribelle, curiosa, testarda, e sulla mano ha il marchio di una runa. Per molti si tratta di un segno maledetto, ma non per il Guercio, il misterioso straniero che racconta storie affascinanti, l'unico amico di Maddy. È lui a svelarle il misterioso linguaggio delle rune e a introdurla in quell'universo proibito e vietato dove sono nascosti la conoscenza e il segreto delle sue origini. Mentre il futuro inciso sulla sua mano si avvicina giorno dopo giorno, una terribile catastrofe minaccia di distruggere per sempre quel mondo perduto. Maddy è l'unica in grado di salvarlo: sarà un'avventura appassionante e un percorso di crescita, dall'innocenza perduta alla consapevolezza del proprio destino, oltre le cupe regole dell'Ordine. Con Le parole segrete Joanne Harris continua a esplorare la realtà fantastica che l'ha fatta amare da milioni di lettori, fondendo le atmosfere di Chocolat con le antiche mitologie, a cominciare da quelle nordiche, dominate da Odino e Thor.

The first-ever authorized sequel to J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan!In August 2004 the Special Trustees of Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital, who hold the copyright in Peter Pan, launched a worldwide search for a writer to create a sequel to J. M. Barrie's timeless masterpiece. Renowned and multi award-winning English author Geraldine McCaughrean won the honor to write this official sequel, Peter Pan in Scarlet. Illustrated by Scott M. Fischer and set in the 1930s, Peter Pan in Scarlet takes readers flying back to Neverland in an adventure filled with tension, danger, and swashbuckling derring-do!

Utterly unique and devilishly witty, Larklight is a page-turningly brilliant (Victorian) space adventure, and truly original modern classic, told through the eyes of plucky Arthur Mumby.

David Wyatt explores the rich mythology of California through its literature, delving into how these narratives shape and reflect the cultural identity of the region. The book analyzes various literary works, revealing the themes and symbols that define California's unique mythos, and offers insights into the interplay between place and storytelling.

Syntetické zpracování dějin Thajska sleduje proces formování etnika od nejstarších dob po moderní politické dějiny národa 20. a 21. stol. (do r. 2001). Autor se věnuje především politickým dějinám a dynastickým přehledům. Sleduje proces formování prvních správních celků (od 13. stol.), vznik velkých říší (království Ayutthaya, Lan Na, Lan Sang) a mocenské střety s okolními státy (Barma, Kambodža). Zhruba polovina textu je věnována přelomovému období od 19. stol., kdy dochází k prvním pokusům o modernizaci říše. Období po 2. světové válce charakterizuje posilování vlivu USA v celé východoasijské oblasti. Závěrečná kapitola obsahuje historický přehled česko-thajských vztahů. Chronologie, dynastické přehledy, rejstříky.

Pubblicato per la prima volta nel 1937, Lo Hobbit è per i lettori di tutto il mondo il primo capitolo del Signore degli Anelli, uno dei massimi cicli narrativi del XX secolo. Protagonisti della vicenda sono, per l’appunto, gli hobbit, piccoli esseri “dolci come il miele e resistenti come le radici di alberi secolari”, che vivono con semplicità e saggezza in un idillico scenario di campagna: la Contea. La placida esistenza degli hobbit viene turbata quando il mago Gandalf e tredici nani si presentano alla porta dell’ignaro Bilbo Baggins e lo trascinano in una pericolosa avventura. Lo scopo è la riconquista di un leggendario tesoro, custodito da Smaug, un grande e temibile drago. Bilbo, riluttante, si imbarca nell’impresa, inconsapevole che lungo il cammino s’imbatterà in una strana creatura di nome Gollum. Questa edizione vede la nuova traduzione della Società Tolkieniana Italiana, e le splendide illustrazioni di Alan Lee.

This highly acclaimed book, the standard history of Thailand for almost twenty years, has now been completely revised by the author. David K. Wyatt has also added new sections examining the social and economic changes that have transformed the country in the past two decades.