Biblioteca civica di Merano, Biblioteca di Sinigo
Trovati 34 documenti.
The ministry of utmost happiness / Arundhati Roy
London : Hamish Hamilton, 2017
Titolo e contributi: The ministry of utmost happiness / Arundhati Roy
Pubblicazione: London : Hamish Hamilton, 2017
Descrizione fisica: 445 S. ; 23 cm
ISBN: 9780241303986
Data:2017
Lingua: Inglese (lingua del testo, colonna sonora, ecc.)
Paese: xx
Abstract: The Ministry of Utmost Happiness takes us on a journey of many years-the story spooling outwards from the cramped neighbourhoods of Old Delhi into the burgeoning new metropolis and beyond, to the Valley of Kashmir and the forests of Central India, where war is peace and peace is war, and where, from time to time, 'normalcy' is declared.
A country road, a tree / Jo Baker
London : Black Swan, 2017
Titolo e contributi: A country road, a tree / Jo Baker
Pubblicazione: London : Black Swan, 2017
Descrizione fisica: 391 S. ; 20 cm
ISBN: 9780552779524
Data:2017
Lingua: Inglese (lingua del testo, colonna sonora, ecc.)
Paese: xx
Abstract: Paris, 1939: The pavement rumbles with the footfall of Nazi soldiers marching along the Champs Elysees. A young writer, recently arrived from Ireland to make his mark, smokes one last cigarette with his lover before the city they know is torn apart. Soon, he will put is own life and those of his loved ones in mortal danger by joining the Resistance.. Spies, artists, deprivation, danger and passion: this is a story of life at the edges of human experience, and of how one man came to translate it all into art.
The vanishing man / Laura Cumming
London : Vintage Books, 2017
Titolo e contributi: The vanishing man / Laura Cumming
Pubblicazione: London : Vintage Books, 2017
Descrizione fisica: 306 S. ; 19 cm
ISBN: 9780099587040
Data:2017
Lingua: Inglese (lingua del testo, colonna sonora, ecc.)
Paese: xx
Abstract: In 1845, a Reading bookseller named John Snare came across the dirt-blackened portrait of a prince at a country house auction. Suspecting that it might be a long-lost Velázquez, he bought the picture and set out to discover its strange history - a quest that led from fame to ruin and exile. Fusing detection and biography, this book shows how and why great works of art can affect us, even to the point of mania. And on the trail of John Snare, Cumming makes a surprising discovery of her own. But most movingly, The Vanishing Man is an eloquent and passionate homage to the Spanish master Velázquez, bringing us closer to the creation and appreciation of his works than ever before.
Rex the big dinosaur / text adapted by Sorrel Pitts ; illustrated by Kim Geyer
London [etc.] : Ladybird, 2017
Ladybird readers. Level 1
Titolo e contributi: Rex the big dinosaur / text adapted by Sorrel Pitts ; illustrated by Kim Geyer
Pubblicazione: London [etc.] : Ladybird, 2017
Descrizione fisica: 47 p. : in gran parte ill. color. ; 23 cm
Serie: Ladybird readers. Level 1
ISBN: 9780241297414
Data:2017
Lingua: Inglese (lingua del testo, colonna sonora, ecc.)
Paese: xx
Everything i never told you / Celeste NG
London : Abacus, 2017
Titolo e contributi: Everything i never told you / Celeste NG
Pubblicazione: London : Abacus, 2017
Descrizione fisica: 297 S. ; 19 cm
ISBN: 9780349134284
Data:2017
Lingua: Inglese (lingua del testo, colonna sonora, ecc.)
Paese: xx
Abstract: Lydia is the favourite child of Marilyn and James Lee; a girl who inherited her mother's bright blue eyes and her father's jet-black hair. Her parents are determined that Lydia will fulfill the dreams they were unable to pursue - in Marilyn's case that her daughter become a doctor rather than a homemaker, in James's case that Lydia be popular at school, a girl with a busy social life and the centre of every party. But Lydia is under pressures that have nothing to do with growing up in 1970s small town Ohio. Her father is an American born of first-generation Chinese immigrants, and his ethnicity, and hers, make them conspicuous in any setting. When Lydia's body is found in the local lake, James is consumed by guilt and sets out on a reckless path that may destroy his marriage. Marilyn, devastated and vengeful, is determined to make someone accountable, no matter what the cost. Lydia's older brother, Nathan, is convinced that local bad boy Jack is somehow involved. But it's the youngest in the family - Hannah - who observes far more than anyone realises and who may be the only one who knows what really happened.
Learning by killing : 3 Kurzkrimis / Michael Bacon ; Alison Romer ; Sarah Trenker
München : Compact-Verl., 2017
Lernkrimi Englisch - Compact Lernkrimi Englisch
Titolo e contributi: Learning by killing : 3 Kurzkrimis / Michael Bacon ; Alison Romer ; Sarah Trenker
Pubblicazione: München : Compact-Verl., 2017
Descrizione fisica: 155 S. ; 20 cm
Serie: Lernkrimi Englisch - Compact Lernkrimi Englisch
ISBN: 9783817413881
Data:2017
Lingua: Inglese (lingua del testo, colonna sonora, ecc.)
Paese: Guinea-Bissau
Abstract: Eine Theateraufführung in einer Sprachschule, die blutig endet, ein höchst mysteriöser Entführungsfall und eine Jagdveranstaltung auf einem nordenglischen Landsitz, bei der nicht nur Wild geschossen wird .. It's Crime Time! Drei spannende englische Kurzkrimis für geübte Anfänger.
Rise and shine / Anna Quindlen
New York : Random House, 2017
Titolo e contributi: Rise and shine / Anna Quindlen
Pubblicazione: New York : Random House, 2017
Descrizione fisica: 279 S. ; 20 cm
ISBN: 9780812977813
Data:2017
Lingua: Inglese (lingua del testo, colonna sonora, ecc.)
Paese: xx
Abstract: It's an otherwise ordinary Monday when Meghan Fitzmaurice's perfect life hits a wall. A household name as the host of 'Rise and Shine', the country's highest-rated morning talk show, Meghan cuts to a commercial break, but not before she mutters two forbidden words into her open mike. In an instant, it's the end of an era - not only for Meghan, who is unaccustomed to dealing with adversity, but also for her younger sister, Bridget, a social worker in the Bronx who has always lived in Meghan's long shadow. The effect of Meghan's on-air foible reverberates through their lives, affecting Meghan's son, husband, friends, and fans, as well as Bridget's perception of her sister, their complex childhood, and herself. What follows is a story about how the Fitzmaurice women adapt, survive, and manage to bring the whole teeming world of New York to heel, by dint of their smart mouths, quick wits, and their powerful connection, one that even the worst tragedy cannot shatter.
Agatha Raisin pushing up Daisies / M. C. Beaton
London : Constable, 2017
Titolo e contributi: Agatha Raisin pushing up Daisies / M. C. Beaton
Pubblicazione: London : Constable, 2017
Descrizione fisica: 232 S. ; 19 cm
ISBN: 9781472117342
Data:2017
Lingua: Inglese (lingua del testo, colonna sonora, ecc.)
Paese: xx
Abstract: Lord Bellington, Carsely's biggest landholder, has enraged locals by saying he is going to sell off their allotments to make way for a new housing development. So when he turns up dead, poisoned by antifreeze, nobody mourns his passing. On another fine summer's day Agatha visits Carsley's allotments where everything looks peaceful and perfect: people of all ages digging in the soil and working hard to grow their own fruit and veg. Agatha feels almost tempted to take on a strip herself . . . but common sense soon prevails. She doesn't really like getting her hands dirty. She is introduced to three oldtimers who have just taken over a new strip; Harry Perry, Bunty Daventry and Josephine Merriweather are lamenting the neglected condition of the patch. But as Harry starts to shovel through the weeds and grass his spade comes across something hard so he bends down and tries to move the object. And then he starts to yell . . .
Miller's valley / Anna Quindlen
New York : Random House, 2017
Titolo e contributi: Miller's valley / Anna Quindlen
Pubblicazione: New York : Random House, 2017
Descrizione fisica: 304 S. ; 20 cm
ISBN: 9780812985900
Data:2017
Lingua: Inglese (lingua del testo, colonna sonora, ecc.)
Paese: xx
Abstract: In a small town on the verge of big change, a young woman unearths deep secrets about her family and unexpected truths about herself. For generations the Millers have lived in Miller's Valley. Mimi Miller tells about her life with intimacy and honesty. As Mimi eavesdrops on her parents and quietly observes the people around her, she discovers more and more about the toxicity of family secrets, the dangers of gossip, the flaws of marriage, the inequalities of friendship and the risks of passion, loyalty, and love. Home, as Mimi begins to realize, can be "a place where it's just as easy to feel lost as it is to feel content."
The Essex serpent / Sarah Perry
London : Serpent's Tail, 2017
Titolo e contributi: The Essex serpent / Sarah Perry
Pubblicazione: London : Serpent's Tail, 2017
Descrizione fisica: 418 S. ; 19cm
ISBN: 9781781255452
Data:2017
Lingua: Inglese (lingua del testo, colonna sonora, ecc.)
Paese: xx
Abstract: When Cora Seaborne’s brilliant, domineering husband dies, she steps into her new life as a widow with as much relief as sadness: her marriage was not a happy one. Wed at nineteen, this woman of exceptional intelligence and curiosity was ill-suited for the role of society wife. Seeking refuge in fresh air and open space in the wake of the funeral, Cora leaves London for a visit to coastal Essex, accompanied by her inquisitive and obsessive eleven-year old son, Francis, and the boy’s nanny, Martha, her fiercely protective friend. While admiring the sites, Cora learns of an intriguing rumor that has arisen further up the estuary, of a fearsome creature said to roam the marshes claiming human lives.. .
The legend of Sleepy Hollow [Medienkombination] / Washington Irving ; [adapted by David A. Hill]
5. Nachdr
Rum : Helbling languages, 2017
Helbling readers [Helbling languages]. Blue series, Classics, level 4
Titolo e contributi: The legend of Sleepy Hollow [Medienkombination] / Washington Irving ; [adapted by David A. Hill]
5. Nachdr
Pubblicazione: Rum : Helbling languages, 2017
Descrizione fisica: 68 S. : Ill ; 21 cm. +1 Audio-CD
Serie: Helbling readers [Helbling languages]. Blue series, Classics, level 4
ISBN: 9783852727653
Data:2017
Lingua: Inglese (lingua del testo, colonna sonora, ecc.)
Paese: Guinea-Bissau
Abstract: This is the story of a stuperstitious schoolmaster, who arrives in Sleepy Hollow. He falls in love with a wealty farmer's daughter, but he must compete with another man for her hand.
Last exit Waterloo Bridge : 3 Kurzkrimis / Bernie Martin ; Sarah Trenker
München : Compact-Verl., 2017
Lernkrimi Englisch - Compact Lernkrimi Englisch
Titolo e contributi: Last exit Waterloo Bridge : 3 Kurzkrimis / Bernie Martin ; Sarah Trenker
Pubblicazione: München : Compact-Verl., 2017
Descrizione fisica: 155 S. ; 20 cm
Serie: Lernkrimi Englisch - Compact Lernkrimi Englisch
ISBN: 9783817418633
Data:2017
Lingua: Inglese (lingua del testo, colonna sonora, ecc.)
Paese: Guinea-Bissau
Abstract: Ein Profikiller außer Kontrolle, mysteriöse Todesfälle im Dorf Little Meadow und eine Tote im Londoner Battersea Park.. Hochspannung mit drei englischen Kurzkrimis. Die Lektüre wird didaktisch aufbereitet durch textbezogene Übungen, die schwerpunktmäßig den Wortschatz für das Niveau A2 (geübte Anfänger) trainieren.
Berlin : Gestalten, 2017
The Monocle travel guide series ; 26
Titolo e contributi: San Francisco
Pubblicazione: Berlin : Gestalten, 2017
Descrizione fisica: 146 S. : Ill. ; 22 cm
Serie: The Monocle travel guide series ; 26
ISBN: 9783899559217
Data:2017
Lingua: Inglese (lingua del testo, colonna sonora, ecc.)
Paese: Guinea-Bissau
Abstract: Poised on its Californian penisula, San Francisco is an energetic enclave with a storied libertine history, undeniable entrepreneurial fervor and vibrant cultural patronage. It may be known for its thriving technology sector but look beyond the numbers and you'll find a dynamic urban offering, complete with easygoing charm and dramatic natural beauty. The Monocle Travel Guide to Dan Francisco will help you navigate the veried and rolling cityscape, from the unhurried beachside allure of the Outer Sunset to the psychedelic hippie haze still prevailing in the Haight-Ashbury. We'll direct you to the glitziest art deco cinemas, round up our favourite forwardthinking retailers and show you where to enjoy everything from freshly shucked oysters to a jam-packed burrito. Of course, we'll also point out some first-rate early 20th-century architectural marvels, drop by one or two well-stocked wine bars and show you where to break a sweat - in the shadow of the Golden Gate Bridge, no less. Karl the Fog may never be too far away but who doesn't enjoy a bit of moody mist? Pull on some layers and head for the city's sprawling hills.
Landeskunde USA / Rainer Jacob
Aktual. Aufl. 2017
Freising : Stark, 2017
Abitur-Wissen Englisch
Titolo e contributi: Landeskunde USA / Rainer Jacob
Aktual. Aufl. 2017
Pubblicazione: Freising : Stark, 2017
Descrizione fisica: 145 S. : zahlr. Ill. ; 23 cm
Serie: Abitur-Wissen Englisch
ISBN: 9783849025991
Data:2017
Lingua: Inglese (lingua del testo, colonna sonora, ecc.)
Paese: Guinea-Bissau
Abstract: Ideale Unterstützung bei der Vorbereitung auf Klausuren und das Abitur. Wichtige landeskundliche Fakten und ihre Hintergründe werden prägnant und anschaulich in englischer Sprache erläutert . Zahlreiche Fotos, Karikaturen und Grafiken veranschaulichen die Informationen zu folgenden Themen: The System of Government Presidential Elections Immigration Civil Rights Movement Education Religion The USA and the World.Aktualisierte Ausgabe 2017.
London : Vintage Books, 2017
Titolo e contributi: A rising man / Abir Mukherjee
Pubblicazione: London : Vintage Books, 2017
Descrizione fisica: 386 S. ; 19 cm
ISBN: 9781784701345
Data:2017
Lingua: Inglese (lingua del testo, colonna sonora, ecc.)
Paese: xx
Abstract: India, 1919. Desperate for a fresh start, Captain Sam Wyndham arrives to take up an important post in Calcutta's police force. He is soon called to the scene of a horrifying murder. The victim was a senior official, and a note left in his mouth warns the British to leave India - or else. With the stability of the Empire under threat, Wyndham and Sergeant 'Surrender-not' Banerjee must solve the case quickly. But there are some who will do anything to stop them..
London : Hodder, 2017
Titolo e contributi: Illegal : one boy's epic journey of hope and survival / Eoin Colfer ; Andrew Donkin ; Art by Giovanni Rigano
Pubblicazione: London : Hodder, 2017
Descrizione fisica: 122 S. : überw. Ill. ; 27 cm
ISBN: 9781444934007
Data:2017
Lingua: Inglese (lingua del testo, colonna sonora, ecc.)
Paese: xx
Abstract: His sister left months ago. Now his brother has disappeared too, and Ebo knows it can only be to make the hazardous journey to Europe. Ebo's epic journey takes him across the Sahara Desert to the dangerous streets of Tripoli, and finally out to the merciless sea. But with every step he holds on to his hope for a new life, and a reunion with his sister. 'Beautifully realised and punchily told.' Alex O'Connell, The Times Children's Book of the Week This is a powerful and timely story about one boy's epic journey across Africa to Europe, a graphic novel for all children with glorious colour artwork throughout. From Eoin Colfer, previously Irish Children's Laureate, and the team behind his bestselling Artemis Fowl graphic novels.
Book of bones : 10 record-breaking animals / by Gabrielle Balkan ; Ill. by Sam Brewster
London : Phaidon, 2017
Titolo e contributi: Book of bones : 10 record-breaking animals / by Gabrielle Balkan ; Ill. by Sam Brewster
Pubblicazione: London : Phaidon, 2017
Descrizione fisica: 48 S. : überw. Ill. ; 32 cm
ISBN: 9780714875118
Data:2017
Lingua: Inglese (lingua del testo, colonna sonora, ecc.)
Paese: Guinea-Bissau
Abstract: Inspired by books of world records, bone superlatives invite readers to guess the animals and touch their skeletons! Ten record-breaking animal bones are introduced through a series of superlatives (the largest bone, the heaviest bone, even the spikiest bone!), set up as a guessing game with visual and narrative clues. Readers examine the animal’s skeleton and guess to whom it belongs; the answer is then revealed via page-turn to a vibrant, full-colour spread, accompanied by an explanation as to why that particular animal’s bones are so special. This humorous and informative introduction to the connection between animal bones (anatomy) and behaviour is full of fun, relatable facts as well as touchand- feel finishes that bring the bones to life!
Sisi - empress on her own : a novel / Allison Pataki
New York : Random House, 2017
Titolo e contributi: Sisi - empress on her own : a novel / Allison Pataki
Pubblicazione: New York : Random House, 2017
Descrizione fisica: 437 p. ; 20 cm
ISBN: 9780812989335
Data:2017
Lingua: Inglese (lingua del testo, colonna sonora, ecc.)
Paese: xx
Abstract: Married to Emperor Franz Joseph, Elisabeth--fondly known as Sisi--captures the hearts of her people as their "fairy queen," but beneath that dazzling persona lives a far more complex figure. In mid-nineteenth-century Vienna, the halls of the Hofburg Palace buzz not only with imperial waltzes and champagne but with temptations, rivals, and cutthroat intrigue. Feeling stifled by strict protocols and a turbulent marriage, Sisi grows restless. A free-spirited wanderer, she finds solace at her estate outside Budapest. There she rides her beloved horses and enjoys visits from the Hungarian statesman Count Andrassy, the man with whom she's unwittingly fallen in love. But tragic news brings Sisi out of her fragile seclusion, forcing her to return to her capital and a world of gossip, envy, and sorrow where a dangerous fate lurks in the shadows. Through love affairs and loss, dedication and defiance, Sisi struggles against conflicting desires: to keep her family together, or to flee amid the collapse of her suffocating marriage and the gathering tumult of the First World War. In an age of crumbling monarchies, Sisi fights to assert her right to the throne beside her husband, to win the love of her people and the world, and to save an empire. But in the end, can she save herself?
London : Usborne, 2017
Usborne English readers. Level 2
Titolo e contributi: Arthur and the sword in the stone : from the legend of King Arthur / retold by Mairi Mackinnon ; illustrated by Teresa Martínez ; english language consultant: Peter Viney
Pubblicazione: London : Usborne, 2017
Descrizione fisica: 39 p. : ill. color. ; 24 cm
Serie: Usborne English readers. Level 2
ISBN: 9781474924665
Data:2017
Lingua: Inglese (lingua del testo, colonna sonora, ecc.)
Paese: xx
A talent for murder / Andrew Wilson
London [u. a.] : Simon & Schuster, 2017
Titolo e contributi: A talent for murder / Andrew Wilson
Pubblicazione: London [u. a.] : Simon & Schuster, 2017
Descrizione fisica: 502 S. ; 20 cm
ISBN: 9781471148224
Data:2017
Lingua: Inglese (lingua del testo, colonna sonora, ecc.)
Paese: xx
Abstract: Agatha Christie, in London to visit her literary agent, boards a train, preoccupied and flustered in the knowledge that her husband Archie is having an affair. She feels a light touch on her back, causing her to lose her balance, then a sense of someone pulling her to safety from the rush of the incoming train. So begins a terrifying sequence of events. Her rescuer is no guardian angel; rather, he is a blackmailer of the most insidious, manipulative kind. Agatha must use every ounce of her cleverness and resourcefulness to thwart an adversary determined to exploit her genius for murder to kill on his behalf.
