Cet auteur explore les facettes les plus sombres de la nature humaine avec une perspicacité aiguë et un esprit satirique. Sa prose est reconnue pour son honnêteté brute et sa capacité à capturer les complexités de la vie moderne. À travers son œuvre variée, il explore les thèmes de l'identité, du déclin sociétal et de la recherche de sens dans un monde chaotique. Son approche littéraire présente souvent une narration non conventionnelle et des rebondissements inattendus qui captivent le lecteur.
On the night of 3rd December 1926, Agatha Christie went missing, and was eventually discovered in a hotel in Harrogate ten days later. But what happened to her in that time? In A Talent for Murder , Andrew Wilson ingeniously take the facts and creates a gripping, utterly believable story of blackmail and murder.
Arno and Élise are drawn into the centuries-old battle between the Assassins and the Templars amid the chaotic events of the 1789 French Revolution
Fantasy fiction. It's the Golden Age of Piracy a time when greed, ambition and corruption overcome all loyalties and a brash young captain, Edward Kenway, is making his name known for being one of the greatest pirates of his day. In 'Black Flag', discover the story of how Edward, a young privateer, became one of the world's most deadly pirates and was drawn into the centuries-old battle between the Templars and the Assassins.
Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade is the thrilling novelisation by Oliver Bowden based on the game series. Niccolò Polo, father of Marco, will finally reveal the story he has kept secret all his life - the story of Altaïr, one of the brotherhood's most extraordinary Assassins. Altaïr embarks on a formidable mission - one that takes him throughout the Holy Land and shows him the true meaning of the Assassin's Creed. To demonstrate his commitment, Altaïr must defeat nine deadly enemies, including Templar leader, Robert de Sable. Altaïr's life story is told here for the first time: a journey that will change the course of history; his ongoing battle with the Templar conspiracy; a family life that is as tragic as it is shocking; and the ultimate betrayal of an old friend. Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade is based on the phenomenally successful gaming series. Oliver Bowden is the pen-name of an acclaimed novelist.
First published in 1902, this dictionary has remained a firm favourite because of its convenient size, ease of use, and comprehensive coverage. It includes spelling and grammar tips, help with pronunciation, plus a supplement on the very latest new words
50 typů protivných lidí, které potkáváte v práci, a jak na ně
Je něco horšího, než štvát se celý den v práci? Schůzky, termíny... nesnesitelní kolegové! Taky vás dohánějí k zuřivosti a raději předstíráte telefonické hovory či se ukrýváte na toaletě, jen abyste se jim vyhnuli? Existuje i lepší způsob, jak se s nimi vypořádat. S humorem a nadsázkou vás o tom přesvědčí autor této knížky. Představí vám 50 nejprotivnějších typů lidí, kteří vám jdou v práci na nervy: Stěžovatel, Sukničkář, Dinosaurus, Vlezprdelka, Drbna, Tyran, Práskač, Jízlivý bastard - ti všichni nám dělají dennodenně z práce peklo - ale odteď už nebudou. U každého Protivy naleznete jeho přesný popis a míru jeho nepříjemnosti, vtipnou ilustraci, ale i konkrétní návod, jak na něj. Pozorujte, čtěte se tužkou v ruce, dělejte si poznámky, vyplatí se to. Kniha je dokonalým pomocníkem a skvělým dárkem pro každého!
TV Talk is a new and original book that examines hundreds of words and expressions that have become well known through the medium of television. Through a combination of linguistic analysis and cultural history, it gives a fascinating insight into how television has enriched our vocabulary over the last 50 years. Entries include a wealth of detail about the programmes that popularized these words and many are supplemented by illustrative quotations.
A Dictionary That Speaks Your Language - Durable and in Colour
Australian edition with advanced layout in which entry words are printed in blue. Includes features such as Word and Spelling Tips, which are incorporated into the main text. Also includes the Language in Action supplement, which provides information on Job Applications, writing a CV, writing for business, school related correspondence, domestic matters, letters of complaint, social correspondence, writing speeches, emails and text messages.
A Commuter's Guide to the 50 Most Irritating Travel Companions
Pains on Trains is the perfect way to take the tedium out of commuting, guaranteed to become as indispensable to the seasoned traveller as the blow-up pillow and water sterilising tablets. In Pains on Trains, Andrew Holmes and Matthew Reeves set their sights on the scourge of the modern office worker -- other office workers who clog up trains, buses, boats and planes with their annoying habits and depressing clothes. Pains on Trains is dedicated to the rush-hour veteran and consists of a 'pain-spotting' guide to the very worst people you meet on your daily commute. Each painful character is illustrated in their usual context and supported by a short narrative.
A brand-new school dictionary in the best-selling Gem format, for 11+. This brand-new dictionary has been written specially to help with homework. It provides clear definitions, extra help with difficult pronunciations, and includes core vocabulary for key exam subjects. It is suitable for 11+.
