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J.R.R. Tolkien De legende van Sigurd en Gudrún

Twee epische gedichten uit de Oud-Noorse 'Edda' naar de Engelse bewerking van de schrijver J.R.R. Tolkien.

Non-fictie

Nederlands | Engels | 378 pagina's | Mynx, Amsterdam | 2009

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Solomonica de Winter Natural law

In een woest en primitief post-apocalyptisch New America waar boeken verboden zijn en technologie niet meer bestaat gaat een strijdbare jonge vrouw op zoek naar boeken. Vanaf ca. 15 jaar.

Fictie | Science fiction

Engels | 387 pagina's | Prometheus, Amsterdam | 2022

Gedrukt boek
J.R.R. Tolkien Arthurs val

Tweetalige uitgave van het onvoltooid gebleven gedicht door de Britse letterkundige (1892-1973) over de laatste veldslag van koning Arthur.

Non-fictie

Nederlands | Engels | 291 pagina's | Boekerij, Amsterdam | 2013

Gedrukt boek
S.A. Chakraborty The adventures of Amina al-Sirafi

Amira, een vrouwelijke piraat, wordt voor een gevaarlijke opdracht gedwongen tot een laatste riskante tocht om een ontvoerd meisje te bevrijden.

Fictie | Avonturenroman | Science fiction

Engels | 483 pagina's | HarperVoyager, London | 2023

Gedrukt boek
J.R.R. Tolkien Beowulf

Prozavertaling van het Oudengelse epos over hoe Beowulf, held van de Zweedse Geaten, de Deense koning Hrothgar gaat helpen als de Denen worden bedreigd door het monster Grendel.

Non-fictie

Engels | Nederlands | 541 pagina's | Boekerij, Amsterdam | 2014

Gedrukt boek
H. P. Lovecraft The Call of Cthulhu

One secret. One cult. One cosmic being. When his uncle dies, it’s up to Francis Wayland Thurston to finally uncover the family secret. For too long, recounts of dreams becoming reality had cast a sombre shadow over the family. And it seems these dreams didn’t die with the uncle. But when Francis discovers hidden notes of a mysterious cult, the truth turns darker than anyone could have ever imagined. A monster is on the rise. But one that is worshipped by those touched by evil, rather than feared....

Engels | 1 uur 49 minuten (79 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2024

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Robert Louis Stevenson The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

When a brilliant doctor's experiment goes wrong, a dangerous pursuit of separating good and evil follows... Tucked away in the dark and murky streets of London, a lawyer finds himself investigating strange incidents between his old friend Dr Henry Jekyll and the reclusive Edward Hyde. Although seemingly nothing alike, the two are more similar than what meets the eye... This classic tale is perfect for fans of Heather Parry and Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was...

Engels | 2 uur 39 minuten (116 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2023

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H. C. Andersen The Little Mermaid

How much are you willing to sacrifice in the name of love? In the beloved fairy tale ´The Little Mermaid´, Hans Christian Andersen beautifully depicts a mermaid princess' tranquil but tragic life under the sea. Curious about humans, the princess daringly ventures above the surface and finds herself drawn to a human prince. However, being unable to do anything about her growing love for the prince, she eventually seeks help from a mystical sea witch, who changes her life forever - but at what cost?...

Engels | 51 minuten (38 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2023

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A. M. Vedsø Olesen The Seer of Midgard

Snehild is born amidst a raid on a stormy, winter night. She is delivered by a mystical jötunn woman and as she slips into the world, the Norns breathe a prophecy over her. Years later, Himlinge, the royal seat of Sialand, is suffering from political unrest. King Tormod suspects his brother-in-law is plotting against him. Royal advisor Brynjulf Raveneye worries about which of the twin princes should be heir to the throne. The high priestess Ragnfrid grows jealous of the local herbalist who is...

Engels | 12 uur 53 minuten (584 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2023

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Shirley Day Reap What You Sow

Everyone has a price... In pursuit of a golden writing opportunity, Sophie leaves her ex-boyfriend to pen the life story of elusive billionaire Tim Henderson, a visionary in the early days of fertility treatment. On his secluded Greek island, she stumbles upon an ancient labyrinth, its dark history steeped in old myths and chilling legends. But the island's present is even more menacing... Entrapped in Henderson's delusional trap, can Sophie find a way out of before her future is destroyed? ...

Engels | 11 uur 44 minuten (516 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2023

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Barbara Comyns Who Was Changed and Who Was Dead

That evening the baker's wife ran down the village street in a tattered pink nightgown. She screamed as she ran. Strange things are afoot in the English village where the Willoweed family live. First, the river floods in June. The family wakes to find ducks sailing around the drawing room and dead peacocks bobbing in the garden. But the flood is only the beginning of their troubles. All of a sudden the miller goes mad and drowns himself. Then the butcher slits his throat. A peculiar illness is...

Engels | 4 uur 6 minuten (182 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2023

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Barbara Comyns The Vet's Daughter

'A small Gothic masterpiece... I have read it many times, and with every re-read I marvel again at its many qualities - its darkness, its strangeness, its humour, its sadness, its startling images and twists of phrase' - Sarah Waters. Growing up in Edwardian south London, Alice Rowlands longs for romance and excitement, for a release from a life that is dreary and lonely. Her father, a vet, is harsh and oppressive; his new girlfriend, brash and lascivious. Alice seeks refuge in fantasy, in her...

Engels | 5 uur 4 minuten (224 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2023

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Martina André Robolove 3 - Operation

Silver Soul

The gripping final instalment in the popular RoboLove trilogy. Silver, former combat robot turned rebel, is tasked by his leader with a highly sensitive mission – to protect Patricia, First Lady of the PanAmerican States, from a treacherous assassin. To get as close to her as possible, Silver takes on the role of her handsome companion. There’s just one snag: her powerful ex-husband sends a female robot to be her new bodyguard. Soul – the breathtakingly beautiful R9 model – distrusts Silver from...

Engels | 8 uur 18 minuten (362 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2022

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Brothers Grimm | Hans Christian Andersen | Charles Perrault Best English Tales and Stories

A good story takes us to a new, fantastic world; the pleasure is all the greater if it keeps us there for long enough. In this carefully curated collection, we have handpicked a range of wondrous tales that have stood the test of time. From the adventures of "Peter Pan" to the classic charm of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears", each story is sure to enchant you. Through the writings of beloved authors such as J.M. Barrie, Robert Southey and Brothers Grimm, this collection will bring joy and...

Engels | 1 uur 3 minuten (46 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2022

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Martina André Robolove 2 - Operation

Copper Blood

PanAmerican States, 2056: Lennox Copper can’t get over the violent death of his wife or his sense of guilt. When he is kidnapped by government troops and converted into a hybrid soldier, his fate seems to be sealed. He manages to flee and finds a new home with the rebels at Hunter’s Lane, but when he is tasked with saving global influencer and spoilt celebrity Jill Ambush from a treacherous assassin, using his charm to win her over for the rebel organization, his traumatic past catches up with him....

Engels | 8 uur 17 minuten (363 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2022

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Carlo Gébler I, Antigone

"I, Antigone, have closed my eyes. My voice is deep and quiet, dark and slow, like a river moving over rocks, never stopping, never ceasing, endless. He was wholly at fault, and he was entirely innocent. This is true of us all if we only knew it. His fate is everyone’s. I, Antigone, have opened my eyes." The mythical Greek king, Oedipus, is no stranger to tragedy. As a baby, he is left to die on the mountainside of Thebes by his royal parents after the Oracle of Delphi prophesies that he will...

Engels | 9 uur 3 minuten (401 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2022

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H. G. Wells H. G. Wells Top Stories

Delve into the works of the visionary author H.G. Wells with this captivating collection of his hidden gems. From the depths of his imaginative mind, these lesser-explored short stories showcase Wells' unparalleled storytelling prowess and offer a fresh perspective on his literary brilliance. From "The Valley of Spiders" and "The Magic Shop" to "The Story of the Inexperienced Ghost", prepare to be enthralled as you uncover the hidden treasures of one of the greatest literary masters in history....

Engels | 3 uur 12 minuten (139 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2022

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C.F. Barrington The Hastening Storm

The third gripping instalment in a dystopian thriller series, where modern-day recruits compete in a fight to the death in the streets of Edinburgh. Live by the rules. Die by the rules. Or break them and take your chances in the chaos that follows... The Pantheon Games are the biggest underground event in the world, with millions watching online as modern-day recruits battle to the death with weapons of the ancient world. Tyler Maitland left his life behind to search for his sister, who disappeared...

Engels | 14 uur 22 minuten (635 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2022

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C.F. Barrington The Wolf Mile

"Squid Game" meets "The Hunger Games" in this thriller where modern-day recruits compete in an ancient, deadly game across the streets of Edinburgh. Welcome to the Pantheon Games. Let the streets of Edinburgh run with blood... The Games are the biggest underground event in the world, followed by millions online. New recruits must leave behind their twenty-first-century lives and vie for dominance in a gruelling battle to the death armed only with ancient weapons – and their wits. Tyler Maitland...

Engels | 11 uur 25 minuten (503 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2022

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Idowu Abayomi Oluwasegun | CODE Ethiopia | Alemu Abebe The Coffee Legend

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world, but where does it come from? Who had the idea to brew coffee beans instead of eating them? Were humans the first to sample coffee? Learn all this and more in this legendary tale. 'The coffee legend' (English), written by Alemu Abebe, CODE Ethiopia, illustrated by Idowu Abayomi Oluwasegun, published by African Storybook Initiative (© African Storybook Initiative, 2018) under a CC BY 4.0 license on StoryWeaver. Read, create and translate stories...

Engels | 3 minuten (2,6 MB) | SAGA Egmont, København | 2021

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