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Fiona Macdonald

    1. Jänner 1950

    Fiona MacDonald ist eine Autorin zahlreicher Kinderbücher zu historischen Themen. Ihr Geschichtsstudium absolvierte sie an den Universitäten Cambridge und East Anglia. In ihrer Arbeit konzentriert sie sich darauf, jungen Lesern Geschichte durch fesselnde Erzählungen näherzubringen.

    Samuraj-Slottet
    Helen Keller
    Albert Einstein
    Zum Glück lebst du nicht im Mittelalter!
    Sei froh, dass du kein griechischer Sklave bist!
    Dracula
    • 2025

      Step inside the Colosseum at Rome around AD80 and discover for yourself the technological wonders, the vicious weapons, the thrills and the dangers of a great Roman arena. Find out why this incredible feat of architecture was built, who paid for it and where the money came from. And then gasp at the the Gladiators who fought for their lives in the ancient Roman Colosseum and made it so lucrative for those in charge of this ruthless business. Astounding architectural achievements are explained and explored with full-colour cutaway illustrations. Pinpoint enlargements focus on the day to day lives of the people, looking at how they ate, dressed, entertained themselves and sometimes fought. Illustrations of artefacts and paintings from the era help to support the main text by providing explanations of how we know what we know. Informative captions, maps, a complete glossary and an index make these titles ideal educational texts.

      Roman Colosseum: Spectacular Visual Guides
    • 2024

      Exploring the duality of human nature, this graphic adaptation delves into the chilling tale of Mr. Hyde, who roams the dark alleys of Victorian London, committing heinous acts. The narrative uncovers the tension between good and evil through its compelling characters and striking illustrations, making it a captivating entry in the Classic Comics series that brings literary masterpieces to life.

      Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde: Classic Comics
    • 2024

      The graphic guide delves into Shakespeare's tragic narrative of two star-crossed lovers caught in the turmoil of an ancient family feud. It captures the essence of their doomed romance and the devastating repercussions of their families' enmity, offering a vibrant and accessible retelling of this timeless masterpiece.

      Romeo and Juliet: Classic Comics
    • 2024

      Viking Town is an invaluable guide to one of the most important periods in history. Step inside a Viking town and discover for yourself what it was like to live and work in this bustling centre of long-distance trade.

      Spectacular Visual Guides: Viking Town
    • 2022

      Jane Eyre

      • 64 Seiten
      • 3 Lesestunden
      3,8(4)Abgeben

      Jane Eyre is an orphan, poor and ordinary-looking. Her life is poor and ordinary too until she comes to Thornfield Hall and meets Mr. Rochester; but Thornfield hides a dangerous secret. Widely considered to be one of the greatest novels in the English language, Charlotte Bronte's semi-autobiographical epic masterpiece is the story of a strong-willed woman growing up in 19th century England. This engaging story is presented as an exciting and fast-paced graphic novel which remains faithful to Bronte's original text

      Jane Eyre
    • 2022

      Less than a year after being diagnosed with inoperable cancer, Fiona Mason's husband died at home. She was his carer. Unflinching in its detail, this book is a delicate chronicle of his last day and an account of thirty-six hours that changed her life. It's also an invitation to find better ways to talk about death and dying.

      36 Hours
    • 2022

      Yorkshire People

      • 128 Seiten
      • 5 Lesestunden

      A stunning collection of images celebrating Yorkshire people at work, capturing the vitality of the county.

      Yorkshire People
    • 2021

      Learn the surprising truth about pain: how it actually helps keep us alive, healthy, and feeling good. You Wouldn’t Want to Live Without Pain! is part of a brand-new science and technology strand within the internationally acclaimed You Wouldn’t Want to Be series. The clear, engaging text and humorous illustrations bring the subject to life and stimulate young readers' curiosity about the world around them. Specially commissioned cartoon-style illustrations in full colour make these books attractive and accessible even to reluctant readers. Information is conveyed through captions, labels and humorous speech bubbles in addition to the main text. Illustrated sidebars headed ‘How It Works’, ‘Top Tip’ or ‘You Can Do It’ supply more facts, describe simple, safe experiments, or steps that readers can take to help make the world a better place. Each volume includes a timeline and a list of ‘Did You Know?’ facts.

      You Wouldn't Want to Live Without Pain!
    • 2021

      Individualising Risk

      Paid Care Work in the New Gig Economy

      • 236 Seiten
      • 9 Lesestunden

      Focusing on the transformation of paid care work within the gig economy, the book examines the implications of individualised care policies, particularly in the context of Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme. It highlights the shift towards treating care as a consumer service, revealing the risks faced by frontline workers due to inadequate labor laws. By integrating sociological, political, and legal perspectives, the author calls for a critical reassessment of care policies and advocates for new regulations to safeguard workers in various employment scenarios.

      Individualising Risk
    • 2021

      Thumbelina and Other Stories

      • 96 Seiten
      • 4 Lesestunden
      3,0(2)Abgeben

      Hans Christian Andersen's much-loved fairy tales have been an integral part of our childhood for 150 years. This volume will introduce “Thumbelina” and other classic stories to a new generation of children.The tales are brought to life with Alida Massari's wonderful original artwork and retold in a manner that will engage very young readers and instill in them a love for storytelling, the power of imagination, and the past. Perfect for bedtime reading! The stories included • Thumbelina• The Fir Tree• The Emperor’s New Clothes• The Princess and the Pea• The Red Shoes• The Shadow• The Nightingale• Silly Jack 

      Thumbelina and Other Stories