Elizabeth costello is a humane, moral, and uncompromising creationthe subject of jm coetzee’s latest work of fiction is an australian writer of international renown -- fêted, studied and honoured famous principally for an early novel that established her reputation and from which, it seems, she will never escape, she has reached the stage, late in life, where her remaining function is to be …
PAULO COELHO'S enchanting novel has inspired a devoted following around the world. This story, dazzling in its powerful simplicity and inspiring wisdom, is about an Andalusian shepherd boy named Santiago who travels from his homeland in Spain to the Egyptian desert in search of a treasure buried in the Pyramids. Along the way he meets a Gypsy woman, a man who calls himself king, and an alchemis…
A stranger arrives at the remote village of Viscos, carrying with him a backpack containing a notebook and eleven gold bars. He comes searching for the answer to a question that torments him: Are human beings, in essence, good or evil? In welcoming the mysterious foreigner, the whole village becomes an accomplice to his sophisticated plot, which will forever mark their lives.
In his most personal novel to date, internationally bestselling author Paulo Coelho returns with a remarkable journey of self-discovery. Like the main character in his much-beloved The Alchemist, Paulo is facing a grave crisis of faith. As he seeks a path of spiritual renewal and growth, he decides to begin again: to travel, to experiment, to reconnect with people and landscapes around him. …
Acclaimed Caldecott artist Molly Bang and award-winning scientist Penny Chisholm present a stunning, sweeping view of our ever-changing oceans. In this timely book, acclaimed Caldecott artist Molly Bang and award-winning M.I.T. professor Penny Chisholm use poetic language and dazzling illustrations to introduce the oceanic world. From tiny aquatic plants to the biggest whale or fish, Bang and …
From the creepy blobfish and the ginormous blue whale to bizarre sea creatures that glow, camouflage, poison, eat their young, and more fascinating behavior, SEA-SATIONAL explores all manner of weird and wild life under the sea. As with all Science with Stuff titles, the colorful, info-taining book comes packaged with a real treasure--in this case some sea stars.
Sharks are amazing creatures. They can be some of the toughest predators in the ocean! This 3D Snapshots book features over 30 full-color 3D photographs that bring the exciting world of sharks to life. Kids will love learning fun facts about many different kinds of sharks. With the enclosed 3D glasses, you can dive right into 3D images of gentle elephant sharks, fierce great whites, little cats…
A beautiful book that children will love, 3D Wild Ocean uses stunning pop-up 3D scenes to take the reader into the very heart of the seas. Whether it's exploring a coral reef, meeting the enormous whales, sharks and fish that swim through the open ocean, travelling down from the surface to the deep, dark sea bed or discovering who eats who in the icy seas of Antarctica, this enticing book will …
From Paulo Coelho, author of the bestselling The Alchemist, comes a poignant, richly poetic story that reflects the depth of love and life. Rarely does adolescent love reach its full potential, but what happens when two young lovers reunite after eleven years? Time has transformed Pilar into a strong and independent woman, while her devoted childhood friend has grown into a handsome and char…
Features look-and-find scenes and other learning activities with the popular characters from Winnie the Pooh.