Doctor Who: Borrowed Time
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
WHATEVER YOU BORROW MUST BE REPAID... Andrew Brown never has enough time.
Naomi Alderman crafts narratives that delve into complex ethical and societal questions, marked by her skillful prose and keen insight into human nature. Her work probes themes of faith, identity, and the consequences of our choices, provoking readers to reflect on their own world. Alderman's distinctive voice is both profound and challenging, establishing her as a significant contemporary literary presence. Her approach to storytelling often involves intricate explorations of belief systems and personal transformation.







WHATEVER YOU BORROW MUST BE REPAID... Andrew Brown never has enough time.
The zombie apocalypse is here. We have all lost a lot, but we are surviving. Together we will overcome the outbreak but we need every man, woman and child to do their bit - first to survive, and then to band together. This is an informational guide to help you stay fit and healthy in both body and mind during the crisis. It includes: Indoor activities that build the strength, stamina and flexibility you need to survive contact with the zombie hordes Expertly designed running, cycling and swimming programmes to build up your distance safely when venturing out for supplies Advice on nutritious meals when resources are sparse and treats need to be rationed Tips on building and maintaining a community and remaining fit of mind when humanity is pushed to the brink The advice within the pages of Zombies, Run! will prove the difference between life and death in the coming days, weeks and months. Humans are wondrous beings; this is not the end for us. We can become stronger. We can become fitter. And together we will survive.
Fifteen talented writers each explore a different body part in this funny and moving collection.
A new version of this much-loved anthology, with a brand-new story featuring the brand-new Thirteenth Doctor from literary sensation Naomi Alderman! Twelve wonderful tales of adventure, science, magic, monsters and time travel - featuring all twelve Doctors - are waiting for you in this very special Doctor Who book. And now they're joined by a very exciting, and very exclusive, new tale - written by Naomi Alderman, author of The Power - that will star the Thirteenth Doctor, as she battles to save the universe with her three close and trusted friends. Other authors featured are: Eoin Colfer, Michael Scott, Marcus Sedgwick, Philip Reeve, Patrick Ness, Richelle Mead, Malorie Blackman, Alex Scarrow, Charlie Higson, Derek Landy, Neil Gaiman, and Holly Black.
It was a time of brutal tyranny and occupation. Young men and women took to the streets to protest. Dictators put them down with iron force. Rumours spread. Rebels attacked the greatest empire the world had ever known. The empire gathered its forces to make those rebels pay. And in the midst of all that, one preacher by the name of Jesus died. And either something miraculous happened or someone lied.
By the age of 32, Ronit has left London and transformed her life. She has become a cigarette-smoking, wise-cracking, New York career woman, who is in love with a married man. But when Ronit's father dies she is called back into the very different world of her childhood, a world she thought she had left far behind.
This collection showcases the iconic detective Jane Marple, reimagined by twelve bestselling and acclaimed authors. Each short story offers a fresh perspective on Marple's investigative prowess, blending classic elements of mystery with contemporary storytelling. Readers can expect intriguing plots and diverse styles, celebrating Agatha Christie's beloved character while introducing new twists and narratives that honor her legacy.
'A page-turner of a book. This is one wild (and thoughtful) ride' KAREN JOY FOWLER'A little Atwood, a little Gibson, all Alderman, it's brilliant and I loved it' LAUREN BEUKES
What would happen if women suddenly possessed a fierce new power? "The Power is our era's The Handmaid's Tale." --Ron Charles, Washington Post *WINNER OF THE BAILEYS WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR FICTION* One of the New York Times's Ten Best Books of the YearOne of President Obama's favorite reads of the YearA Los Angeles Times Best Book of the Year One of the Washington Post's Ten Best Books of the YearAn NPR Best Book of the Year One of Entertainment Weekly's Ten Best Books of the Year A San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of the YearA Bustle Best Book of the Year A Paste Magazine Best Novel of the YearA New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice An Amazon Best Book of the Year "Alderman's writing is beautiful, and her intelligence seems almost limitless. She also has a pitch-dark sense of humor that she wields perfectly." --Michael Schaub, NPR All over the world women and girls are discovering they have the power. With a flick of the fingers they can inflict terrible pain, and even death. And with this small twist of nature, everything changes drastically. Ambitious and provocative, visceral and page-turning, award-winning author Naomi Alderman's THE POWER at once takes us on a journey to an alternate reality and exposes our own world in bold and surprising ways.
All over the world women are discovering they have the power. With a flick of the fingers they can inflict terrible pain - even death. Suddenly, every man on the planet finds they've lost control. The Day of the Girls has arrived - but where will it end? With this single twist, the four lives at the heart of Naomi Alderman's shocking and visceral novel are utterly transformed, and we look at the world in an entirely new light. What if the power to hurt were in women's hands? The iconic bestseller, winner of the Women's Prize, and soon-to-be-TV series, The Power is a truly extraordinary modern classic.
'The Lessons' portrays the feted world of the Oxford undergraduate and tells of shattered hopes, destructive love and dark family secrets. From the author of 'Disobedience'.
Andrew Brown works at a big international bank. He makes lots of money every day, but he never has enough time. Now, he might have found a way to borrow some. But, instead of making his life easier, more time might just give him more problems. Maybe the time-travelling Doctor can help! Penguin Readers is a series of popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought- provoking non-fiction written for learners of English as a foreign language. Beautifully illustrated and carefully adapted, the series introduces language learners around the world to the bestselling authors and most compelling content from Penguin Random House. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework and include language activities that help readers to develop key skills. Doctor Who: Borrowed Time, a Level 5 Reader, is B1 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to four clauses, introducing present perfect continuous, past perfect, reported speech and second conditional. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear regularly.
Een liberale joodse vrouw uit New York keert terug naar de orthodox-joodse gemeenschap van Noord-Londen waar haar net overleden vader rabbi was.