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Anthea Bell

    Anthea Bell was a distinguished English translator celebrated for her numerous literary translations, particularly from French, German, and Danish into English. Her extensive work spanned significant works of global fiction and beloved comic series, demonstrating a remarkable versatility. Bell was lauded for her skill in capturing the essence of the original works while crafting prose that resonated fluently with English-speaking audiences. Her contributions were pivotal in making European literature accessible and beloved worldwide.

    Emerald Green
    Panic Stations
    Asterix and Cleopatra
    Highs and Lows
    Die Welt von Gestern. Erinnerungen eines Europäers
    Martin Pebble
    • 2016

      Financial skulduggery in ancient Gaul! When local Chielf Whosemoralsarelastix wants a cauldron full of money kept out of Roman hands, the cash disappears while Asterix is guarding it. He and Obelix must earn enough to repay it through fairground gladiatorial contests, trendy theatrical performances, even bank robbery - they'll try anything. But whose morals are really eleastic? And how do the pirates, just for once, get an unexpected bonus.

      Asterix - Asterix and the Cauldron. Asterix und der Kupferkessel, englische Ausgabe
    • 2014

      Gwen has a destiny to fulfill, but no one will tell her what it is. She's only recently learned that she is the Ruby, the final member of the time-traveling Circle of Twelve, and since then nothing has been going right. She suspects the founder of the Circle, Count Saint-German, is up to something nefarious, but nobody will believe her. And she's just learned that her charming time-traveling partner, Gideon, has probably been using her all along. Emerald Green is the stunning conclusion to Kerstin Gier's Ruby Red Trilogy, picking up where Sapphire Blue left off, reaching new heights of intrigue and romance as Gwen finally uncovers the secrets of the time-traveling society and learns her fate.

      Emerald Green
    • 2013

      When Asterix and Obelix rescue a mysterious Pict named MacAroon, they must journey to Caledonia, now Scotland, to return him to his lady love, Camomilla, the adopted daughter of the old king. However, the treacherous chieftain, MacCabeus, plans to marry her and claim the throne - with the help of the Romans! What with caber-tossing, bagpipes, malted water and an enormous otter in the loch, can the Gauls reunite MacAroon and Camomilla and enjoy some Roman-bashing along the way?

      Asterix - Asterix and the Picts. Asterix bei den Pikten, englische Ausgabe
    • 2013

      Angela Merkel

      • 300 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.6(464)Add rating

      An authorized biography of one of the most powerful women in the world sheds light on the person behind the politician   With the Eurozone engulfed in an unprecedented crisis, one political figure looms largest of all, Angela Merkel, the leader of its most powerful economy. While foreign affairs have become the central issues of her chancellorship in this crucial election year, the entire world is anxiously looking to Germany to play its part in Europe's rescue. From her youthful days of hitchhiking in Tbilisi to being the guest of honor at a White House state dinner, this book examines how a girl from East Germany rose to the highest echelons of European power. As well as explaining how Angela Merkel's world view was shaped and influenced by her background and ideology, this lively account discusses her personal relations with international counterparts such as David Cameron, Barack Obama, and Vladimir Putin, as well as her attitude towards the countries and cultures over which they rule.

      Angela Merkel
    • 2011

      Bunker

      • 177 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      2.5(162)Add rating

      After a normal day at work and as she is ready to head for home, Monika is bundled into a car, taken to an old mill and flung into a bunker. When she sees her attacker, she notices the starling resemblance to someone from her very dark and buried past. Was this a robbery gone wrong? Or has Hans returned for revenge?

      Bunker
    • 2011
    • 2009

      In his sixth album, Jean-Jacques Sempé explores the contradictions and absurdities of modern life through illustrations and cartoons. Originally published in France in 1970, "Highs and Lows" is now available in English for the first time, appealing to both cartoon enthusiasts and a wider audience.

      Highs and Lows
    • 2009

      Panic Stations

      • 111 pages
      • 4 hours of reading
      4.4(19)Add rating

      This fifth album by Jean-Jacques Sempé includes familiar characters like artists and psychologists, alongside tyrannical computers and friendly aliens. With fresh humor and beautiful illustrations in Sempé's unique style, it will attract both cartoon enthusiasts and a broader audience.

      Panic Stations
    • 2008

      Inkdeath

      • 736 pages
      • 26 hours of reading
      4.1(6495)Add rating

      Life in the Inkworld has been far from easy since the extraordinary events of Inkspell, when the story of Inkheart magically drew Meggie, Mo and Dustfinger back into its pages. With Dustfinger dead, and the evil Adderhead now in control, the story in which they are all caught has taken an unhappy turn. Even Elinor, left alone in the real world, believes her family to be lost-lost between the covers of a book. But as winter comes on there is reason to hope-if only Meggie and Mo can rewrite the wrongs of the past and make a dangerous pact with death.

      Inkdeath
    • 2005

      Inkspell

      • 688 pages
      • 25 hours of reading
      4.0(111191)Add rating

      Meggie and her family and friends continue their adventures in the literary Inkworld.

      Inkspell