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Midnight Sun - Saga Twilight (édition française)

Autore: Stephenie Meyer , Luc Rigoureau

Numero di pagine: 881

Midnight Sun est le roman tant attendu par les fans de la saga Twilight, où Edward Cullen raconte de son point de vue l’histoire relatée dans Fascination, le premier tome du cycle. La rencontre entre Edward Cullen et Bella Swan dans Fascination, le premier tome de la saga Twilight, a donné naissance à une histoire d’amour iconique. Mais jusqu’à présent, les fans n’avaient pu lire de cette histoire que la version de Bella. Ce conte inoubliable prend, à travers le regard d’Edward, un tour nouveau et résolument sombre. La rencontre de Bella constitue dans sa longue vie de vampire l’expérience la plus intrigante et la plus troublante qui soit. Plus nous apprenons de détails sur le passé d’Edward et la complexité de son monde intérieur, mieux nous comprenons que cet événement constitue le combat déterminant de son existence.

Midnight Sun

Autore: Stephenie Meyer

Numero di pagine: 747

Dopo un'attesa lunga 10 anni Midnight Sun è finalmente arrivato! Stephenie Meyer fa un trionfante ritorno nel mondo di Twilight con questo attesissimo romanzo, in cui la storia d'amore tra Bella e Edward viene raccontata attraverso gli occhi del vampiro. «Vedevo benissimo quanto sarebbe stato facile innamorarsi di lei. Esattamente come cadere: senza sforzo. Impedirmi di amarla era l’opposto, era arrampicarmi su uno strapiombo, una mano dopo l’altra, un’impresa estenuante, come se possedessi soltanto le forze limitate di un umano». Quando Edward Cullen e Bella Swan si sono incontrati in Twilight, una storia d’amore destinata a diventare iconica ha avuto inizio. Ma finora questa storia è stata raccontata soltanto dal punto di vista di Bella. Finalmente, i lettori possono conoscere la versione di Edward in quest’attesissimo nuovo romanzo, Midnight Sun. Vissuta nei panni del bellissimo vampiro, questa storia assume una veste tutta nuova, decisamente più cupa. L’incontro con Bella è la cosa più spaventosa e più intrigante che gli sia mai successa nella sua lunga vita da vampiro. Mentre apprendiamo nuovi, affascinanti dettagli sul suo passato, capiamo perché questa...

Mourir n'est pas te perdre

Autore: Christophe Fauré

Numero di pagine: 316

Ils s’aiment et se déchirent, et brutalement se perdent. Des amants au destin tragique, une mère dévastée, un frère protégeant sa sœur.... Ballottés de vie en vie par le mystérieux cycle des existences, ils se retrouveront ailleurs, dans d’autres corps, masqués par un voile d’oubli. Pourtant, un jour, Tilda, Kate, Steven, Helen et les autres, comprendront que l’amour ne finit jamais et qu’un même lien les unit, encore et encore. Dans ce premier roman, Christophe Fauré, psychiatre spécialiste du deuil, nous emporte au cœur d’un vertigineux voyage initiatique où l’amour demeure la seule et unique réponse, par-delà la vie, par-delà la mort.

The Woman Who Drew Buildings

Autore: Wendy Robertson

Numero di pagine: 229

How well do we really know the ones we love? Wendy Robertson's The Woman Who Drew Buildings is a powerful portrayal of the unbreakable bond between a mother and her son. Perfect for fans of Josephine Cox and Rosie Goodwin. As Adam Matheve walks towards his mother's house, to see her for the first time in two years, he has just one hope - to forge the bond with her for which he's always yearned. Enigmatic Marie Matheve has spent her life indulging her passion for drawing buildings. Now, after a dangerous fall, she lies unconscious, her life slipping away. All Adam can do is wait in desperate hope for her recovery. But as time passes Adam begins to unravel the mystery of his mother's past and discovers how little he really knows about the woman who raised him... What readers are saying about Wendy Robertson: 'The gift of a true writer is in the telling of stories and characters that stay with you long after you close the book - and Wendy Robertson is one of those writers' 'A skilful, imaginative novelist' 'Five stars'

Les âmes isolées - Tome 1 - Silhouette, Spécieuse et Sibylline

Autore: Sydney Degrendel

Numero di pagine: 340

Blackhole, une ville entourée de nature, est un domaine paisible où tout n’est qu’harmonie et sérénité. Cette cité, isolée du monde, est dirigée par la Trinité, des êtres mystérieux et aux caractères insondables, déifiés et adulés par les habitants de la ville. Mais lors de l’arrivée de Stanley Mark, un chef cuisinier, et de Benny, un garçon à la recherche de sa sœur disparue, les existences de plusieurs âmes solitaires se retrouvent soudainement bouleversées, et finissent par se rencontrer dans d’étranges circonstances. Les confrontations et les conflits des uns avec les autres vont alors dévoiler des failles dans ce monde qui paraissait pourtant si parfait... Ensemble ou séparées, ces âmes isolées devront ainsi faire face aux dangers qui menacent la stabilité de Blackhole... et leur propre vie. Sydney Degrendel se destinait à la production graphique avant de suivre sa passion pour l’écriture. Rêveuse et imaginant des histoires pour s’évader de la réalité, elle commence dès l’adolescence à écrire. Son premier roman marque le début d’une saga fantastique mêlée de drame et d’amour, dans lequel surnaturel, amitié et sombres...

Focus On: 100 Most Popular American Stage Actresses

Autore: Wikipedia Contributors

Numero di pagine: 1224

Eclipse

Autore: Stephenie Meyer

Numero di pagine: 400

Mentre Seattle è funestata da una serie di strani omicidi e una vampira malvagia continua a darle la caccia, Bella Swan si trova ancora una volta in serio pericolo. È arrivato per lei il momento delle decisioni e dei sacrifici: basterà il fidanzato Edward a farle dimenticare il migliore amico Jacob? Troverà il coraggio necessario a diventare una Cullen? Obbligata a scegliere fra l’amore e l’amicizia, è consapevole che la sua decisione rischia di riaccendere la millenaria lotta fra vampiri e licantropi. Nel frattempo l’esame di maturità è alle porte e per Bella il momento della verità si avvicina... Travolgente e sensuale come i precedenti episodi della saga, Eclipse è un romanzo in cui il desiderio, soffuso eppure inesorabile, si mescola a una forte dose di suspense mentre avvenimenti inaspettati sconvolgeranno per sempre le regole degli umani e degli immortali. «Dov’è il segreto? È il fascino della diversità, pericoloso ma reso rassicurante. Poi c’è il tema dell’amore vero ma irrealizzabile, infine la storia di un’educazione alla vita. Una lettura coinvolgente sia per ragazzini che per adulti». «Il Secolo XIX» «Una saga romantica, avvincente,...

Stephenie Meyer

Autore: James Blasingame Jr. , Kathleen Deakin , Laura A. Walsh

Numero di pagine: 148

Inspired by a vivid dream, Stephenie Meyer, a stay-at-home mom, wrote a manuscript that started a worldwide sensation that has yet to abate. In 2005 her debut novel, Twilight, crashed onto the shore of teen literature like a literary tsunami. Four books later, she had become the top-selling author in the world. When the final book in the Twilight series, Breaking Dawn, was released in 2008, more than a million copies were sold on the first day alone. The popular culture phenomenon of Stephenie Meyer and her writing is much more than the sum total of her weeks on the bestseller list, however. Stephenie Meyer: In the Twilight looks at the life and work of this author, beginning with her childhood and covering her teen years and life before stardom. This volume also profiles Meyer’s world since becoming a cultural icon. In addition to discussing Meyer’s writing style, the chapters also explore each of her books, with a final chapter focusing on her presence in social media and public events. As young and old continue to devour her every word, this volume puts into perspective the work and impact that Meyer has around the world. Stephenie Meyer: In the Twilight will be of interest ...

Belford House

Autore: Ellen Clements

Numero di pagine: 169

Worth Fighting for

Autore: Kathie Muir

Numero di pagine: 257

"When Labor won the 2008 election it was widely accepted that the Work Choices campaign run by the union movement, and the anti-union campaign run by the Howard Government, were big reasons for victory. Many commentators noted that there had never been a campaign like Your Rights at Work: nothing so well-resourced over such a long period. This book examines the details of the campaign."--Provided by publisher.

Why We Love (and Hate) Twilight

Autore: Sarah Elizabeth Gallagher

Numero di pagine: 212

The Polarizing Legacy of the Twilight Saga Why does the Twilight saga—Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight books, movies, and unforgettable characters—continue to inspire both passionate fandom and heated critique? In Why We Love (and Hate) Twilight, Sarah Elizabeth Gallagher unpacks the cultural obsession with Bella Swan, Edward Cullen, and the supernatural love story that redefined YA literature and pop culture forever. #1 New Release in Popular Culture in Social Sciences Explore the Phenomenon That Sparked a Generation. Delve into the world of Stephanie Meyer’s Twilight series—the books, movies, and cultural whirlwind that have captivated and divided fans for over a decade. Why We Love (and Hate) Twilight examines the global sensation through a fresh, thought-provoking lens, exploring why it continues to ignite adoration and debate alike. From Edward and Bella to Taylor Lautner’s Werewolf Charm. This book dives deep into the Twilight Saga book set, from New Moon to Breaking Dawn Part 2, unpacking the stories, characters, and themes that have kept Twilight in the spotlight. Whether you’re fascinated by Bella Swan’s journey, mesmerized by Edward Cullen’s allure, or just...

Love Bites

Autore: Liv Spencer

Numero di pagine: 210

A tribute to the popular book and movie series provides coverage of a range of topics, from the process through which the books were published to how they were adapted for the screen, in a fan's reference that also includes cast biographies and event information.

The Ivy: Secrets

Autore: Lauren Kunze , Rina Onur

Numero di pagine: 324

Reputation, Reputation, Reputation. You're a student at the most prestigious university in the country, and you've been tapped for the most elite social club. You've made it! Now Don't Blow It! Callie Andrews triumphed during her first semester at Harvard: she made incomparable friends, found the perfect boyfriend, and received invitations to the most exclusive secret societies. But she may have ruined every-thing with one ill-fated night. Now she's keeping secrets from everyone, including— Clint the upperclassman who's too good to be true Vanessa the best friend turned backstabber Gregory the guy who's a total(ly hot) mistake and Lexi the social queen who wants to bring Callie down. But Callie didn't get into Harvard by giving up, and she isn't about to now. Besides, she's not the only one with something to hide. . . .

Falling for the Stars

Autore: Ginger Frogel

Numero di pagine: 422

Alison Newman doesnt like complicated. Unfortunately, her life is nothing but complicated. From her relentless dirty word of a coworker, Jessica Stanley, to her mildly satisfying office job at New Yorks channel nine news station, it seems like she just cant get a break. To make matters worse, Alison bumps into a mysterious gentleman at her one place of solace, her second job at a busy downtown caf. Referring to himself only as T, Alison cant help but to be drawn to his intriguing character and model-like looks. However, swearing off any notion of love after her myriad of former heart breaks and let downs, Alison is determined to not let this stranger sweep her off her feet. Even if he is utterly irresistible. Just when it seems like Alison has found a balance in her life, Jessica calls it off with heartthrob of the century, singer and song-writer, Trey Carter. Now Alison is thrown into limbo once more when she is detailed the job of interviewing New Yorks hottest icon. A job that she absolutely detests, until she meets the handsome idol. After she learns that he is not quite what she expected, can she resist two men? Or will she fall head-over-heels in love with both only to have...

Twilight Tenth Anniversary/Life and Death Dual Edition

Autore: Stephenie Meyer

Numero di pagine: 1653

Twilight fans everywhere will adore this dual edition featuring an exclusive anniversary release of the first book and a gender-swapped reimagining of the classic immortal love story. In Life and Death, readers will be thrilled to experience this iconic tale told through the eyes of a human teenage boy in love with a female vampire. Packaged as an oversize, jacketed hardcover "flip book," this edition features nearly 400 pages of exclusive content as well as exquisitely re-imagined cover art. Fans of Bella and Edward will not want to miss the opportunity to see these iconic characters portrayed in intriguing new roles. The series has been praised as New York Times and USA Todaybestsellers, a Time magazine Best Young Adult Book of All Time, an NPR Best Ever Teen Novel, and a New York Times Editor's Choice. Enrapturing millions of readers since its first publication, Twilight has become a modern classic, leaving readers yearning for more. It's here! #1 bestselling author Stephenie Meyer makes a triumphant return to the world of Twilight with the highly anticipated companion, Midnight Sun: the iconic love story of Bella and Edward told from the vampire's point of view. "People do not ...

A Walk In Connection

Autore: Tracy Ane Brooks

Numero di pagine: 235

Living with wolves has provided Tracy with countless experiences that have changed her life in unimaginable ways. As a cofounder of Mission: Wolf, a wolf sanctuary in Colorado, Tracy has spent half her life studying wolf behavior and body language. Tracy has learned to leash train and walk wolves, often with painful consequences. Join Tracy as she develops a special bond with an intense British Columbian gray wolf named Shaman. Shaman becomes a great wolf teacher, and eventually the shy wolf grows to trust her. Tracy relies on her instinct and intuition as she moves to calm sensitive wolves like Shaman. She does well but believes in her heart that she can do better. A horse named Ikus comes into Tracy’s life and dramatically changes her understanding of horse-to-person communication. Driven to find her own way to connect with horses, Ikus becomes a professor in nature’s university as Tracy embarks on a journey of learning to speak horse language. Something profound happens when Ikus, a horse with an attitude and a dislike of being haltered, gives Tracy an unexpected lesson in resolving feral behavior. Not only does Ikus teach Tracy how to stop his run-away glitch but Tracy...

Twilight

Autore: Stephenie Meyer

Numero di pagine: 353

When 17 year old Isabella Swan moves to Forks, Washington to live with her father she expects that her new life will be as dull as the town. But in spite of her awkward manner and low expectations, she finds that her new classmates are drawn to this pale, dark-haired new girl in town. But not, it seems, the Cullen family. These five adopted brothers and sisters obviously prefer their own company and will make no exception for Bella. Bella is convinced that Edward Cullen in particular hates her, but she feels a strange attraction to him, although his hostility makes her feel almost physically ill. He seems determined to push her away - until, that is, he saves her life from an out of control car. Bella will soon discover that there is a very good reason for Edward's coldness. He, and his family, are vampires - and he knows how dangerous it is for others to get too close.

Writers' Handbook 2023

Autore: J. Paul Dyson

Numero di pagine: 1857

The 2023 edition of firstwriter.com’s bestselling directory for writers is the perfect book for anyone searching for literary agents, book publishers, or magazines. It contains over 2,000 listings, including revised and updated listings from the 2022 edition, and over 350 brand new entries. Finding the information you need is now quicker and easier than ever before, with multiple tables and a detailed index, and unique paragraph numbers to help you get to the listings you’re looking for. The variety of tables helps you navigate the listings in different ways, and includes a Table of Authors, which lists over 4,000 authors and tells you who represents them, or who publishes them, or both. The number of genres in the index has expanded to over 800. So, for example, while there was only one option for “Romance” in previous editions, you can now narrow this down to Historical Romance, Fantasy Romance, Supernatural / Paranormal Romance, Contemporary Romance, Diverse Romance, Erotic Romance, Feminist Romance, Christian Romance, or even Amish Romance. The new edition includes: · Over 750 literary agents and agencies; · Over 500 magazines; and · Over 800 publishers that don’t ...

The Law and Lady Justice

Autore: Ana Leigh

Numero di pagine: 268

SHE WAS HIGH SOCIETY. HE WAS BLUE COLLAR. Judge Jessica Kirkland and Detective Doug McGuire clashed every chance they got, from the courtroom to the evening news, but ultimately they were after the same things—justice and each other. But they had every reason to ignore the passion singeing the air between them, tempting them to cross the line and risk it all…. Until someone started taking the law into his own hands, meting out punishment in the form of murder. Now the lady judge and the rugged detective had two new assignments: Stop the vigilante killer before it was too late…and keep from imprisoning each other's hearts.

Who Wants to Live Forever

Autore: Hanna Thomas Uose

Numero di pagine: 349

What happens to loving each other forever when your soulmate decides living forever is more important? Yuki and Sam are soulmates. They are destined to spend the rest of their lives together. They are supposed to love one another, forever. But when a miracle drug is created which can extend a human's life, indefinitely, Sam decides to live forever, rather than love Yuki forever. What comes next is a time-bending, decades-long, world-building epic set across the globe and narrated by an intersecting cast of characters. Who Wants to Live Forever is the greatest romance you will ever read without the happily ever after.

The Legend of Rami the Wolf

Autore: Elizabeth U Stanley

Numero di pagine: 70

The Legend of Rami the Wolf is a true story about a captive born gray wolf that devoted her life as an Ambassador wolf to teaching people the value of wolves and of returning them to the wilderness to restore a healthy ecosystem. The story can be enjoyed by preschool children and read by young readers. It can open a discussion not only about wolves, but about the preservation of all wildlife, conservation of the habitat necessary for wildlife survival, and responsible stewardship of the natural resources of our planet.

Age of the Geek

Autore: Kathryn E. Lane

Numero di pagine: 305

This collection examines the nerd and/or geek stereotype in popular culture today. Utilizing the media—film, TV, YouTube, Twitter, fiction—that often defines daily lives, the contributors interrogate what it means to be labeled a “nerd” or “geek.” While the nerd/geek that is so easily recognized now is assuredly a twenty-first century construct, an examination of the terms’ history brings a greater understanding of their evolution. From sports to slasher films, Age of the Geek establishes a dialogue with texts as varied as the depictions of “nerd” or “geek” stereotypes.

The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide

Autore: Stephenie Meyer

Numero di pagine: 353

This must-have edition is the definitive encyclopedic reference to the Twilight Saga and provides readers with everything they need to further explore the unforgettable world Stephenie Meyer created in TWILIGHT, NEW MOON, ECLIPSE, and BREAKING DAWN. Featuring almost 100 colour pages, The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide includes exclusive new material, character profiles, genealogical charts, maps, extensive cross-references and much more, this comprehensive companion guide is essential for every Twilight Saga fan.

Twilight secret

Autore: Laurent Courau

Numero di pagine: 278

Enfin, Twilight secret. Le phénomène de A à Z. Entrez dans l'univers vampirique né de la plume de Stephenie Meyer. De quoi tout savoir sur l'oeuvre, sa genèse et la vie de son auteur jusqu'au succès incroyable de ses romans et de ses films. Et pourquoi ils détrônent Harry Porter dans les coeurs des adolescents. D'anecdotes en histoires méconnues, le dictionnaire Twilight se veut à la fois informatif et ludique. Il est indispensable de tout connaître sur la saga de Stephenie Meyer, depuis ses sources d'inspiration (Roméo et Juliette, Bram Stoker, Anne Rice, les romans à l'eau de rose...) jusqu'aux portraits des principaux protagonistes humains ou vampires. Tout, tout, tout, enfin, sur les comédiens du film ou les lieux réels et imaginaires où se déroule l'action. Twilight secret. Le phénomène de A à z est le premier guide de langue française consacré à l'ensemble de cette saga littéraire et cinématographique hors normes.

L'intégrale de la saga Twilight

Autore: Stephenie Meyer

Numero di pagine: 2347

Inédit : le phénomène international vendu à des millions d'exemplaires enfin disponible en intégrale. Les quatre tomes de la saga Twilight - Fascination, Tentation, Hésitation, Révélation - réunis pour la première fois dans une compilation.

Evolution

Autore: Marc Elsberg

Numero di pagine: 642

Le secrétaire d’État américain meurt lors d’une visite officielle à Munich. Au cours de l’autopsie, on découvre une marque suspecte sur son cœur – a-t-elle été causée par des bactéries ? Au même moment au Brésil, en Tanzanie et en Inde, les employés d’un géant de l'agro-alimentaire répertorient des plantes et des animaux d’un nouveau genre. En Californie, Helen et Greg font appel à une clinique spécialisée en biologie de la reproduction. Le médecin leur parle d’un programme de recherche inofficiel, dont seraient issus des enfants hors du commun. Lorsque l’un de ces enfants disparaît, tout pousse à croire qu’il y a un lien entre ces mystérieux phénomènes de mutation...

Robert Pattinson A-Z

Autore: Sarah Oliver

Numero di pagine: 272

A compendium of dreamy facts about the incredibly popular actor A is for acting. Rob is a complete natural in front of the camera but he has never been to professional stage school and only got into acting as a hobby. B is for Best Friends. Learn all about who Rob likes to hang out with and what he looks for in a friend. C is for Cedric Diggory, the role that launched Rob's acting career and led him to the part of the world's sexiest vampire. All this and more is included in this compendium of facts about Rob, including why Kristen Stewart is so important to him, all the behind-the-scenes set secrets, and what really happened to him on the night he was kidnapped.

Lies That Bind

Autore: Barbara Mcmahon

Numero di pagine: 271

Home isn’t always as you remember it Her foster mother’s stroke brings April Jeffries back to Maraville, Mississippi, the town of her youth. It’s a place of memories for her, good and bad. Memories that lead her to fulfill a long-standing dream—finding her biological parents. In her quest she enlists the help of Jack Palmer, a journalist recovering from injuries sustained overseas. As April and Jack work to uncover the mystery of her past, they begin to grow close in ways they hadn’t expected. But two failed marriages make her wary of another commitment. Then they discover a shocking secret about her birth parents—a secret that forces Jack and April to reconsider everything. Including their feelings for each other….

Home

Autore: India Knight

Numero di pagine: 194

'Quintessentially indispensable ... brimming with generosity and love of life' Juliet Nicolson 'India's voice is one of irrepressible joy, guiding you through making your home a reflection of yourself - a testament to your own personality, rather than what’s ‘in’ on social media ... a must-buy for anyone looking to bring more joy into their homes’ Rukmini Iyer In this book inspired by her phenomenally popular Substack newsletter, India Knight explores the essence of what makes a home, debunking intimidating ideas about ‘taste’ and trends, offering practical and reassuring advice for every room, and above all celebrating the joy and comfort that comes from being surrounded by things you love. This is partly a book about a feeling. We all know it, regardless of where we live. Home is when you open the front door and exhale. In this joyous, practical, wise and entertaining book, inspired by her phenomenally popular Substack newsletter, India Knight explores and celebrates the essence of what makes a home. Whether it is grand or modest, urban or rural, rented or owned, shared or occupied solo, her mission is to make you sigh with contentment the moment you’re through...

Supervision Con Prac Man Im/Tr

Autore: Hilgert

Numero di pagine: 548

Life and Death

Autore: Stephenie Meyer

Numero di pagine: 776

Nello Stato di Washington c’è la cittadina più piovosa d’America. La conoscono bene Edward Cullen e Bella Swan, i protagonisti di Twilight. Lei, dolce ragazza qualunque; lui, giovane misterioso con un segreto inconfessabile. La loro storia d’amore ha conquistato i cuori di tutti. Ma cosa succederebbe se i ruoli si ribaltassero? Se non fosse lui la creatura straordinaria, l’eroe meraviglioso dotato di capacità sovrumane ma... lei? Beaufort è un ragazzo alto e dinoccolato trasferitosi dall’Arizona. Quando incontra la bellissima Edythe, non sa che la fortissima attrazione che prova per lei potrebbe essere la sua rovina... Spettacolare riscrittura di Twilight, Life and Death riapre le porte del piccolo mondo di Forks. Ricalcando il palcoscenico della storia d’amore più amata degli ultimi anni e ardenti di quella stessa passione che ha stregato milioni di fan in tutto il mondo, Beaufort e Edythe conquisteranno il lettore con il calore rassicurante di un’atmosfera conosciuta e la sorpresa di un finale completamente nuovo.

Andare a scuola a Hollywood

Autore: Mattia Bertoldi , Massimo Benvegnù

Numero di pagine: 167

Tutti noi abbiamo frequentato due tipi di scuola: quella in cui eravamo iscritti e quella che vedevamo in televisione o al cinema, sognando di trascorrere lì la nostra giovinezza. La rappresentazione dei licei e delle università statunitensi ha lasciato un marchio nel nostro immaginario collettivo. Possiamo intuire molte cose anche se non le abbiamo vissute: il ruolo delle cheerleader all’interno di una high school, per esempio, o la struttura di un qualunque campus del Midwest. Cresciuti all’ombra dell’eterno paragone tra la nostra vita e quella dei protagonisti di Beverly Hills 90210 o Dawson’s Creek (spoiler: la nostra vita ne usciva sempre perdente), ci siamo rivisti nella vita di chi – proprio come noi – viveva tumulti da adolescente o giovane adulto. Questo saggio passa in rassegna i film e le serie televisive ambientate nel mondo scolastico disegnato da Hollywood, riportandovi sui banchi di scuola. Con una promessa: non appena suonerà la campanella, sarà subito come essere a casa.

NGO Governance and Management in China

Autore: Reza Hasmath , Jennifer Y. J. Hsu

Numero di pagine: 217

As China becomes increasingly integrated into the global system there will be continuing pressure to acknowledge and engage with non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Suffice to say, without a clear understanding of the state’s interaction with NGOs, and vice versa, any political, economic and social analysis of China will be incomplete. This book provides an urgent insight into contemporary state-NGO relations. It brings together the most recent research covering three broad themes, namely the conceptualizations and subsequent functions of NGOs; state-NGO engagement; and NGOs as a mediator between state and society in contemporary China. The book provides a future glimpse into the challenges of state-NGO interactions in China's rapidly developing regions, which will aid NGOs strategic planning in both the short- and long-term. In addition, it allows a measure of predictability in our assessment of Chinese NGOs behaviour, notably when they eventually move their areas of operation from the domestic sphere to an international one. The salient themes, concepts, theories and practice discussed in this book will be of acute interest to students, scholars and practitioners in...

Twilight - Tome 1 : Fascination

Autore: Stephenie Meyer

Numero di pagine: 373

Isabella Swan, 17 ans, déménage à Forks, petite ville pluvieuse dans l'état de Washington, pour vivre avec son père. Elle s'attend à ce que sa nouvelle vie soit aussi ennuyeuse que la ville elle-même. Or, au lycée, elle est terriblement intriguée par le comportement d'une étrange fratrie, deux filles et trois garçons. Bella tombe follement amoureuse de l'un d'eux, Edward Cullen. Ce garçon beau comme un dieu et qui lui sauve la vie plusieurs fois a selon les Indiens le sang froid... Une relation sensuelle et dangereuse commence alors entre les deux jeunes gens : quand Isabella admet que Edward est un vampire, il est déjà trop tard.

The Ivy: Rivals

Autore: Lauren Kunze , Rina Onur

Numero di pagine: 281

Decisions, decisions . . . You’ve survived your first semester and captured the interest of not one but two of the hottest guys on campus. Now who are you going to choose? Callie Andrews returns for her second semester at Harvard determined to do better than the previous fall, where those Bs on her report card seemed pretty good compared to the state of her extracurriculars (F, as in if at first you don’t succeed, you should probably stop trying), friendships (C-minus, since she and former BFF Vanessa are still on thin ice), and love life (D, as in don’t even go there). But various campus rivalries soon threaten to thwart Callie’s resolve. Will Callie ever be a match for— Grace Lee the take-no-prisoners managing editor Alessandra the gorgeous transfer student Clint the guy who might just be too perfect and Gregory the guy who may never be perfect enough. Callie will face some of the toughest choices imaginable: in friendships, in loyalties, and in love. The pressure to pick a side—and a suitor—has never been higher. But will she and her friends choose well?

Maryland Reports

Autore: Maryland. Court Of Appeals

Numero di pagine: 864

The Culminators

Autore: Dr. Richard M Beloin Md

Numero di pagine: 250

The Story.......... Ray ‘Coop’ Cooper had been a bounty hunter for two years, but now after losing his partner to a medical condition, he considered putting his guns up since he no longer had a backup. In the midst of his last caper, his life was saved by a woman and a dog. After much haggling, the gal convinced him to take her on as his backup. After several successful capers, Ray saw the need to protect this impish gal called Elle—double E double L. Seeing the need for stability, the Duo purchased a gun-shop and spent time promoting it. Coop came to a realistic awareness that bounty hunting was too dangerous for a family man, and the slow pace of a gun-shop was not his style. It was serendipity when a neighbor convinced them to purchase a 2,500-acre woodlot, set up a state-of-the-are sawmill, get some training, and become millionaires in eight years. After a month of training in Houston, they returned with four friends, and proceeded to set up a sawmill. After growing woes and making changes, the team became proficient. In time they added a kiln, then enlarged it, added a planer, and organized the first known sawmill ‘open house’ to promote and sell their quality...

Twilight - Tome 3 : Hésitation

Autore: Stephenie Meyer

Numero di pagine: 455

Bella est perdue. Déchirée entre les deux hommes qu'elle aime, elle choisit finalement d'épouser Edward. Mais lorsqu'elle revoit Jacob, elle n'est plus sûre de rien : souhaite-t-elle vraiment qu'Edward la transforme en vampire après leur mariage? Mais surtout, doit-elle ensevelir le sentiment d'amour qui la submerge lorsqu'elle est face à Jacob ? La confusion règne dans son esprit déjà perturbé par les Volturi et Victoria, qui la menacent toujours...

The River Basin

Autore: Donald Arthur

Numero di pagine: 254

Time seemed to stand still in the sleepy little town of New Bern, North Carolina. The river that flowed through this peaceful place was a life source for its residents. However, something lay beneath its depths that would change their lives forever. In the summer of 1999, three hurricanes hit the coast of North Carolina. The third hurricane, Floyd, resulted in tremendous devastation, flooding and a deadly killer - a mutant form of the microorganism Physteria. The River Basin chronicles one man's fight to save his business, family and town from this mysterious pollutant.

Animals, Animals, Animals

Autore: George Booth , Gahan Wilson , Ron Wolin

Numero di pagine: 252

""Here is the first collection of the great cartoons of those often neglected creatures with whom we share the earth - the Animals Animals Animals of every size, shape, and species that we encounter underfoot and overhead. Whether it is because there's just something inherently funny about chickens, kangaroos, and moose, or whether it's because animals are a perfect reflection of the foibles of our own species, the fact is these creatures have the capacity to make us laugh - and a good cartoonist knows exactly how to make them do so. From the immortal dogs of James Thurber to Ed Koren's fuzzy, bizarre beings, the birds and beasts have made us smile, chuckle, and roar with pleasure. Now more than 370 wonderfully funny animal cartoons are brought together by three distinguished editors from The Cartoonists Guild. Represented is the work of 140 outstanding cartoonists, including Charles Addams, Peter Arno, Abner Dean, Rube Goldberg, Ed Nofziger, George Price, Arnold Roth, William Steig, Ed Sorel, Rowland B. Wilson, and many, many more. Not since Noah filled his ark has a menagerie been assembled that features as many surprises and as much good humor as the Animals Animals Animals of...