'Hereticus' narra di visioni, imprese ed eresie. Un bambino di una scuola materna si accorge di essere stato ingannato dalle maestre, si ribella, cerca di convincere i compagni ma viene isolato e deriso. Durante la sua vita si trova spesso in disaccordo con le persone che lo circondano e capisce di essere eretico. Litiga al liceo per motivi politici, frequenta il seminario dei cappuccini e l'Università Cattolica ma si ribella violentemente; si appassiona di musica metal estrema e diviene in poco tempo il cantante dei Bulldozer, gruppo del settore conosciuto in tutto il mondo; viene tuttavia aspramente criticato e boicottato dalla critica anglotedesca. Inizia più tardi una carriera da editore musicale ottenendo considerevoli risultati e successo in Giappone, ma le sue eresie questa volta vengono valorizzate e si dimostrano vincenti. Con un gruppo di collaboratori, compreso Andy, chitarrista dei Bulldozer, dà vita al genere musicale HyperTechno che inizialmente influenza non poco i Prodigy. Dal 2008 si accorge di aver avuto visioni che anticipavano i tempi. Viene invitato da un editore a scrivere la sua storia e il suo pensiero.

Dirty Ground was written to address an important gap that exists in martial arts training. The gap is the tricky space or dirty ground that lives between sport and combat techniques; that is when you need to control a person without severely injuring him (or her). Sport techniques won’t be enough; combat techniques will land you in prison.

In this trio of stories two trolls get into trouble at a movie theater and in school, and have to clean up their house when a relative comes to visit.

Una violenta polemica a livello internazionale avevano scatenato gli articoli sul processo svoltosi a Gerusalemme contro il criminale nazista Adolf Eichmann raccolti da Hannah Arendt nel suo celebre quanto controverso libro 'La banalità del male'. Come poteva un semplice burocrate essere responsabile dello sterminio di milioni di persone? Come poteva il 'male' essere definito 'banale'? Per discutere e chiarire queste e altre inquietanti domande non c'era forse interlocutore più adatto che lo storico Joachim Fest, già noto per i suoi studi sui gerarchi del Terzo Reich e che si fece presto apprezzare come autore delle monumentali biografie su Hitler e Speer. Le complesse questioni storiografiche e filosofiche che s'intrecciavano nel libro su Eichmann le troviamo approfondite in tutta la loro vitalità e attualità anche in questo volume, che oltre ai principali documenti della controversia intorno al libro di Hannah Arendt pubblica l'intervista del 1964 con Joachim Fest, ritrovata solo di recente, e le inedite lettere che i due si sono scambiati fino al 1973.

'The Grunt and the Grouch cook up a mess of trouble in this three-in-one adventure. From taking over the school cafeteria to finding the perfect flea-ridden pet to visiting the barbershop for a frighteningly close shave, the two troll buddies tackle one disgusting challenge after another! '

'Join the Grunt and the Grouch, two of the most disgusting trolls you'll ever meet, as they dive headfirst into trouble. In this three-in-one adventure, the Grunt and the Grouch crash the opening of the local swimming pool, get tangled up on a camping trip, and tackle babysitting Grunt's trouble-making cousin.'

In this trio of adventures Grunty and Grouchy, a pair of trolls, always seem to find trouble whatever they are doing.

Whether it is crashing a school party, visiting a hairdresser, or choosing a slimy pet, this pair of trolls cannot seem to stay out of trouble.

Wonderland is the delightful, soaring musical that takes a new kind of Alice into a world of kaleidoscopic fantasy and romantic adventure. As a mom whose life is spinning out of control, Alice's yearning for happier times leads her on a quest far below the streets of New York City, to the other side of the looking glass. There, she meets a marvelous cast of familiar but phenomenally re-imagined characters who help her navigate this impossibly peculiar universe, and change her life forever. Our folio features 19 piano/vocal selections from the Frank Wildhorn score, including: Advice from a Caterpillar * Down the Rabbit Hole * Finding Wonderland * Go with the Flow * Home * I Am My Own Invention * The Mad Hatter * Off with Their Heads * Through the Looking Glass * Welcome to Wonderland * and more. Includes a special section of full-color production photos!

The Secret of Rover follows the clever and resourceful twins Katie and David as they race across country in their attempt to outwit an international team of insurgents who hold their parents and baby sister captive in a foreign land.

Held hostage because they invented a spy technology called Rover that can locate anyone in the world, Katie and David's parents are in grave danger. Now, it's up to Katie and David to rescue them. But first they must find their reclusive uncle, whom they have never met—the only person they know who can help them. 

This page-turning story from a debut author with insider knowledge of Washington is fun, suspenseful, and convincingly real.

Praise for The Secret of Rover

*STARRED REVIEW*
“David and Katie's relationship is realistically and amusingly portrayed in all its sibling rivalry and friendship. Fun, intelligent, political page-turner.” –School Library Journal, starred review 

“One of the drawbacks of young-adult fiction these days is that compelling stories, well told, so often include both expletives and depictions of dark unpleasantness that many parents would rather their teenagers not encounter. Rachel Wildavsky's The Secret of Rover offers a considerably gentler degree of tension for children. Somehow, even as the action heads toward its big conclusion, it all happens without expletives.” –Wall Street Journal 

“As if a road trip without any money isn't exciting enough, escape from demented villains ups the ante in this survival tale with international-spy overtones. Sort of a 24 for middle-grade readers. Fans of spy stories and political intrigue will find plenty to appreciate here…” –Kirkus Reviews

“Kids making the transition from series mysteries to more sophisticated thrillers will do well by this suspenseful and age-appropriate drama.” –Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books 

“Let's hope that the sequel won't be so long in appearing, because children need more first class books to read.” –The Washington Examiner 

“Wildavsky spins a yarn that's tight and compelling, balancing high-stakes jeopardy (escaping kidnappers in a high-speed car chase) with more basic, earthy troubles (what to eat and where to go to the bathroom). Carefully placed bread crumbs will satisfy young mystery enthusiasts, while the sweet, detailed portrait of a tightly knit family will widen this title's appeal.” –Booklist

The author of such classics as Our Town and The Bridge of San Luis Rey, Thornton Wilder was a born storyteller and dramatist?rare talents on glorious display in this volume of more than three hundred letters he penned to a vast array of famous friends and beloved relatives. Through Wilder's correspondence, readers can eavesdrop on his conversations with Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Gertrude Stein, NoËl Coward, Gene Tunney, Laurence Olivier, Aaron Copland, Paul Hindemith, Leonard Bernstein, Edward Albee, and Mia Farrow. Equally absorbing are Wilder's intimate letters to his family.

Wilder tells of roller-skating with Walt Disney, remembers an inaugural reception for FDR at the White House, describes his life as a soldier in two World Wars, and recalls dining out with Montgomery Clift and Elizabeth Taylor. In these pages, Thornton Wilder speaks for himself in his own unique, enduring voice?informing, encouraging, instructing, and entertaining with his characteristic wit, heart, and exuberance.

Unlike any other book on the market today, this richly illustrated companion volume uses the remarkable artifacts, images, and documents of the United States National Slavery Museum to trace the entire history of slavery in North America, from the societies of ancient Africa to the repercussions still faced by Americans today?and to celebrate the perseverance and ultimate triumph of a people. Freedom in My Heart goes beyond the textbooks to call forth the unique voices, personal stories, and cultural contributions of slaves and their descendants, demonstrating how enslaved African Americans remained free at heart to develop a vibrant culture in the face of unspeakable inhumanity. Following a foreword by L. Douglas Wilder, the grandson of former slaves and the first African-American elected governor of a U.S. state, ten compelling chapters offer the often unheard testimony of those who witnessed slavery and those whose ancestors endured it. Their voices blend with the contributions of such luminaries as South African leader Nelson Mandela, Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, noted journalist Juan Williams, entertainers Bill Cosby and Ben Vereen, and many more. This partnership with the National Slavery Museum grants exclusive access to never-before-seen images, personal letters, and artifacts, which shed new light on slavery and the activities surrounding it. As the museum nears its opening, numerous press events and online features will publicize the book, giving unprecedented exposure at a time of great anticipation and interest.

The master of wit and irony

Published here alongside their evocative original illustrations, these fairy tales, as Oscar Wilde himself explained, were written “partly for children, and partly for those who have kept the childlike faculties of wonder and joy.”

Hot Stuff to Help Kids Worry Less is a practical, activity-based guide designed to help children and adolescents who struggle with anxiety.

This book provides a unique contemporary and succinct distillation of the current status of recently delineated electrical diseases of the heart, emphasizing their common and diverse clinical features. The latest developments in the field of experimental and clinical cardiac electrophysiology, genetics, pharmacology and interventional therapies of various clinical arrhythmogenic entities are featured and discussed in terms of recent advances in basic and clinical science. The book is divided into seven major parts. Each part consists of chapters (total of 64) dealing with related topics.

Devilishly attractive Lord Illingworth is notorious for his skill as a seducer. But he is still invited to all the 'best' houses, while his female conquests must hide their shame in seclusion. In this devastating drawing room comedy, Wilde uses his celebrated wit to expose English society's narrow view of everything from sexual mores to Americans.

Sir Robert Chiltern, a politician on the verge of being appointed to the cabinet, is blackmailed by Mrs. Chevely about secrets from his past. Performers include Yeardley Smith, Alfred Molina, and Jacqueline Bisset.

L'eleganza e la buona conversazione, l'arte e la moda negli scritti acuti e raffinati pubblicati su numerosi giornali e riviste da Wilde all'apice del suo successo. Un'ideale autobiografia pervasa dall'impareggiabile spirito caustico dello scrittore inglese.

This 8 x 8 format book follows Blue, the clue-finding dog, as she entertains her friend Magenta, playing hide-and-seek, dress-up, puzzles, and a round of Blue's Clues. Original. TV tie-in.

'It is like a fairyland.' So Laura Ingalls Wilder described her 1915 voyage to San Francisco to visit her daughter, Rose Wilder Lane. Laura's husband, Almanzo, was unable to leave their Missouri farm and it is her faithful letters home, vividly describing every detail of her journey, that have been gathered here. Includes 24 pages of exciting photographs and completely redesigned jacket art.