Stephen Davies

Obľúbená modrovlasá hrdinka Hilda je späť! Tentoraz sa púšťa do boja s nočnými morami, pomáha škriatkom - bezdomovcom a pátra po záhadnom čiernom psovi... A navyše ešte musí stihnúť slávnostné odovzdávanie skautských odznakov! Ani v najnovšom pokračovaní Hildinho príbehu nechýbajú nečakané zvraty, nové priateľstvá či poriadna dávka dobrodružstva.

Obľúbená modrovlasá hrdinka Hilda je späť! Tentoraz sa púšťa do boja s nočnými morami, pomáha škriatkom – bezdomovcom a pátra po záhadnom čiernom psovi... A navyše ešte musí stihnúť slávnostné odovzdávanie skautských odznakov! Ani v najnovšom pokračovaní Hildinho príbehu nechýbajú nečakané zvraty, nové priateľstvá či poriadna dávka dobrodružstva.

Discover the incredible true stories of children who have changed how we see the world. From fossilised creatures and ancient treasures to mysterious scrolls and glimmering gems, Young Discoverers is a thrilling collection of real-life tales about some of the most astonishing discoveries ever made and the young people who made them. Travel through time and across continents to uncover:A prehistoric monster hidden in the cliffs of EnglandThe boy who uncovered the first step to the tomb of Tutankhamun, leading to one of the most famous archaeological discoveries of all timeA glittering gold nugget that sparked America’s first gold rush - found by twelve-year-old ConradA Viking Sword pulled from a lake in Sweden by an eight-year-old girlThe world’s biggest star sapphire, once used as a doorstop in Australia!…And many more jaw-dropping discoveries!In each of the twelve tales, you meet the young person at the heart of the discovery – following them through the twists and the turns of their adventure. The children and teenagers you meet may have come from different places and lived at different times in history, but they all have something in common – a curiosity for the world around them! Some of our young discoverers saw something that seemed out of the ordinary and went to take a closer look, while others felt something strange with their fingers or toes or heard an unexpected sound. One of our heroes even followed his nose all the way to an incredible find. Fun and engaging, packed with fascinating facts and perfect for fans of history, science, and treasure hunts, this book will inspire curiosity and confidence in young readers and show them that anyone – no matter their age or experience – can make an extraordinary discovery. Find out how in Young Discoverers and get ready to see what mysteries are waiting to be uncovered in your own world.

The re-election of Donald Trump has illustrated in spectacular fashion the extent to which politics all over the world is in a state of continual flux. Old political configurations and parties are under unprecedented strain, with new forces, particularly on the hard right, challenging the status quo everywhere. Rejecting stale analyses based on moralistic panics about 'populism' or social media, political commentator Steve Davies shows how we are going through a deep-seated process of realignment rooted in underlying structural trends. We are transitioning, he argues, from an era where the key political division was over the economic structure of society to one where the primary division is between a vision rooted in national identity and sovereignty, and an essentially post-national cosmopolitanism. This change upends the ideological and electoral alliances that have structured our political systems for decades. No-one who wishes to truly understand the crises currently roiling the political status quo can afford to miss this stunning panoramic analysis of how this process works and how it is playing out across the world, from the USA and Germany to Argentina and India, and beyond.

This fascinating and funny comic book collection is the perfect introduction to the world of the ancient Romans. Including six mythical tales retold in comic strips, readers will learn about the founding of Rome in 'Romulus and Remus', meet a callous cyclops in 'Polyphemus and Ulysses', and much more. Each myth is told in engaging modern language, which is easy for children to understand yet still retains the humour and intrigue of the original tales. As you journey back through ancient Rome, you'll meet an amazing array of mythical creatures and glorious gods, whilst non-fiction spreads will help you learn more about gruesome gladiators, amazing armies, evil emperors and the epic Roman empire. With bright and bold illustrations by Laurie Avon, this retelling of the Roman myths will educate and entertain readers of all ages.

Modrovlasá Hilda sa s mamou presťahovala do Trolbergu. Len veľmi pomaly si zvyká na množstvo ľudí a ruch mesta. Chýbajú jej magickí priatelia z divočiny. Postupne sa však začleňuje medzi spolužiakov, niektorí sa stávajú jej kamarátmi, s inými to ide ťažšie. Jedného dňa nájde mláďa havrana, ktoré síce vie rozprávať, no nič si nepamätá. Okrem toho sa v meste chystá každoročná veľká Vtáčia slávnosť. Podarí sa Hilde zistiť, kto havranček vlastne je? Dopadne Vtáčia slávnosť tak, ako si ju obyvatelia mesta naplánovali? A nájde Hilda v Trolbergu aspoň štipku mágie a dobrodružstva, ktoré tak milovala v divočine?

<p><b>The Norse myths are some of the oldest and most famous stories ever told. This captivating comic book collection is a perfect introduction to a magical world - containing six tales full of gods, dragons, dwarves and giants.</b><br><br>Readers will discover how Odin created the world from the body of a giant, meet the mischievous trickster Loki, and learn how Thor came to possess his mighty hammer. There are colourful information spreads too, packed with fascinating information about Viking explorers, dramatic funerals and the mighty tree Yggdrasil at the centre of the Universe. Bursting with action and humour, this reimagining of the Norse myths will hook readers of all ages.</p>

Hilda - modrovlasá zvedavka žije vo svete, v ktorom sa realita snúbi s mágiou. Býva s mamou a kamarátom Pánom Vetvičkom v pokojnej doline, kde sa zrazu začnú zjavovať maličkí ľudia. Sú to tajomné bytosti, majú svet s vlastnými pravidlami. Cítia, že ich ľudia nechápu, no odvážna Hilda so svojimi kamarátmi sa to pokúsi zmeniť. Zažijú mnohé dobrodružstvá, stretnú rôzne bytosti a Hilda zistí, že porozumenie a priateľstvo dokážu prekonať aj nemožné. Vydajte sa spolu s Hildou na nezabudnuteľnú cestu do sveta, kde mágia čaká na každom kroku!

<p><b>The ancient Egyptian myths are some of the oldest and most famous stories in the world. </b><br><br>This exciting and funny new comic book collection is the perfect introduction to the world of the ancient Egyptians - containing six tales full of mythical creatures, gods, pharaohs and adventure. Readers will set sail with Prince Naneferkaptah on his quest to find the magical Book of Thoth, join Seth and Horus as they battle for the throne of Egypt, and relive the tragic tale of Antony and Cleopatra.<br><br>With striking illustrations by Núria Tamarit, this retelling of the Egyptian myths will delight readers of all ages.</p>

We rejoin our favorite blue-haired heroine to find her warding off the nightmarish Marra, chatting with homeless Nisse, rescuing weather spirits and searching for the elusive black hound... and she's still got to make it to the Sparrow Scout badge ceremony on time! As always, there is no shortage of unexpected twists, turns, and new friends in this latest instalment of the Hilda fiction series.

„A co se dělo pak?“ „Něco úžasného!“ zvolal havran. „Ale nepamatuji si co…“

Takový je holt život dobrodruha Modrovlasá rozumbrada Hilda je malá průzkumnice, která má na světě ze všeho nejradši svůj skicák, liškolouška Větvíka, maminku a všechny obry, trolly, hafíky a skřítky, co žijí u nich v údolí. Zničehonic však v domku, v němž s maminkou doposud spokojeně bydlela, vypukne spoušť.