Global Literature

10 Gute Nacht Geschichten zum Lachen, lernen und... Gut einschlafen! Das Sandmännchen erzählt Geschichten über die Igelfamilie und den kleinen Igel Borsti. Die weise Eule Tamara hat viele Tipps und was erlebt der Dackel Apolonius alles? Im Tierpark von Dr. Florentin ist immer was los und erst recht im hohen Norden als der Eskimojunge einen Eisbären trifft.

When I crashed on this planet 15,000 years ago, I thought that my friend - the living spaceship Sleipnir - was destroyed. But it turns out the mysterious signal I’ve been receiving for the past nine years is his cry for help. It’s led me back to Romania, back to the mountain I almost died on, and - just maybe - back to the legendary being who once saved my life.

Lifestyle of a Hustler, Vol. 1 tells the story of a young black man trying to find his way, learning how to be an entrepreneur—from childhood hustles, to hustling to pay for college. This is the autobiography of a fictional character, Keynote King, based on the life of the author, Kayo Hustle.

With the natural world exhausted and in tatters, Ben has dedicated himself to protecting this single fragment of the wild. One night, he hears voices in the valley—poachers, come to hunt his bear. A heart-pounding chase begins, crossing forests and mountainsides, passing centuries of human ruins. Sometimes hunter, sometimes prey—Ben must choose the bear’s fate and his own.

Shuler's epic tale follows powerful warriors Jade Flower, aka the Tigress, and General Yu Luan as they battle an elusive organization determined to sink the empire. As Jade and Luan navigate a complex network of enemies and fight to protect their love, listeners will find themselves captivated by Wilkinson's engaging performance, which breathes life into the well-developed characters.

Como parte de esta gran aventura, Mike y la pequeña Abigail se adentran en la sociedad mágico—eléctrica del Polo Norte, de la cual Mike nunca antes supo de su existencia. La pequeña Abigail se adapta y aprende rápido, pero la Navidad nunca volverá a ser la misma para Mike, pues tanto su mundo interior, como el mundo físico que él ahora ve, chocan con desastrosas circunstancias. ¿Podrán Mike y Abigail lograr ayudar al Santa Claus con rastas a salvar la Navidad antes de que sea demasiado tarde?

This is the continuing tale of Billy Joe Bob, Liam, and Ethan, three young souls driven by curiosity, empathy, and a burning desire to make a difference. From the vibrant streets of Rio de Janeiro to the breathtaking landscapes of Africa, the awe-inspiring wonders of Australia, and the haunting historical sites of Europe, the Mediterranean, and Southeast Asia their student exchange program took them on a Journeys of Compassion: Destinations and Global Impact and transformative journey of self-discovery and cultural immersion.

Federico Castilla es director de Responsabilidad Corporativa y Desarrollo Sostenible de Oilgas International, multinacional del sector petroquímico con implantación en Europa, África y Oriente Medio. Una mañana recibe una llamada desde Oilgas Ibérica, su planta de distribución de refino en España, y le comunican que se acaba de producir un accidente laboral en dicha planta; un empleado, que ha caído desde varios metros de altura mientras realizaba trabajos de reposición de luminarias, se encuentra en estado crítico.

Nas três histórias criadas por Ana Maria Machado em Alguns medos e seus segredos – Mãe com medo de lagartixa, Com licença, seu bicho-papão e O lobo mau e o valente caçador -, a autora narra, com humor e graça de quem sabe se aproximar do jovem leitor, que medo não é privilégio de alguns. Um jeito gostoso de tratar dos medos com as crianças, desses das histórias do livro e de outros tão presentes no cotidiano infantil – medo do escuro, de dentista, da escola etc. Todo mundo morre, mesmo de medo de alguma coisa. Todo mundo tem seu medo, cada um tem seu segredo.

Em A festa da Lua, Ana Maria Machado surpreende mais uma vez com seu olhar ao mesmo tempo singelo e magistral. A obra nos apresenta um menino muito observador. Caê repara em tudo. Tudo mesmo. Tanto, mas tanto, que encontra encantamento nas coisas simples e fantásticas que o cercam. Agora, imagine seu deslumbramento ao conhecer as diferentes fases da Lua? Considerada uma das mais completas e versáteis autoras brasileiras, Ana Maria Machado ocupa a cadeira número 1 da Academia Brasileira de Letras.

O conto As Cocadas, publicado pela primeira vez em O Tesouro da Casa Velha, um dos últimos trabalhos de Cora Coralina, ganha nesta edição as cores, os traços, as ilustrações tão sintonizadas com a infância do artista Alê Abreu. A narrativa em primeira pessoa, curta, direta e, ao mesmo tempo, detalhista no que é preciso – qualidades de quem conta mesmo um conto – envolve a criança, desafia sua curiosidade a cada linha, desperta o desejo de descobrir a resolução do conflito vivido pela personagem: Eu devia ter nesse tempo dez anos. Era menina prestimosa e trabalhadeira à moda do tempo.

The first of its kind, this book is a unique literary examination of the differences and similarities between the American Batman and the Bangladeshi Neelkamal to highlight civilization's view of its heroes. As a comparative analysis, this work shows how both characters represent different cultures, genres, and periods while still sharing many interesting similarities in their characters, actions, and goals.

In the year 2035, mankind has reached a crossroad. It is arguably impossible to tell what is real, and what is virtual. Some will use these technologies to advance their own agendas, and some will use these technologies to improve our humanity. Killbit will take you into the virtual world, where only gamers, and tech-geeks venture, to give you a perspective that will either scare the hell out of you, or excite you for what is ahead.

Stories and poems from thirty-nine UK based writers of the Global Majority from African, Asian, Middle Eastern, Carribean, South American, Chinese and Malay communities write about maps and mapping. Stories and poems of finding oneself and getting lost, colonialism and diaspora, childhood exploration and adult homecoming.

In his trademark charismatic and honest style, Richard Branson shares the inside track on some of his greatest achievements over 40 years in business as well as the lessons he has learned from his setbacks. In Business Stripped Bare he discusses why he took on one of the world's biggest superbrands, how he built Virgin Mobile USA into the fastest growing company in history, and how he is the only person to have built seven billion-dollar companies from scratch in seven different sectors.

Beata Poźniak, aktorka - tuż przed niespodziewaną śmiercią krewniaczki, Barbary Bukowskiej, otrzymuje wiersze napisane przez nią. Barbara “pisała tylko tak dla siebie”. Wiersze są osobiste, rodzinne - autorka przeprowadza rozmowę ze swoją podświadomoscią, z nadprzyrodzoną siłą, z Bogiem.

In ‘Panola Explores the World at Christmas,’ we meet Panola, a bright and imaginative 12-year-old with a love for science, maps, and exploration. Rooted in her African American and Dominican heritage, Panola’s story is one of curiosity and dreams. As her family celebrates their traditional Noche Buena, Panola dreams of embarking on an incredible adventure.

An Imperfect Woman transports you back into historical eras seemly different from ours, yet familiar with human foibles. In this novel, you will meet Mary, an unforgettable woman with a lifetime of chasing perfection but challenged with unexpected turns of fate and complex relationships. From dirt floors and crude wooden plates of a dismal Missouri childhood to velvet curtains and imported porcelain china settings in early Denver society - . . will Mary's single-minded pursuit for perfection be her salvation or downfall?

From the guy who tells scientists, "It will get cooler" and retorts that, "Well, science doesn't really know" when he's told that the science is against him, comes a brand new book for your outrage and amusement. Trump Ninja vs. Global Warming sees our Colluder-in-Chief tilting at windmills trying to do battle with the specter of the "hoax" of climate change, while saving the world from S.N.O.W.F.L.A.K.E., the conspiracy behind the conspiracies.

The World Is Curved reveals how today's risky environment came to be - and why the mortgage mess is a symptom of potentially far more devastating trouble. He wrestles with the two questions on everyone's mind: How bad could things really get in today's volatile economy? And what can we do about it?