Editora: NPC Comics
In a small town outside Madison, Wisconsin we meet Emma Waxler, a typical teenage girl who just wants to go to Prom. Except Wax isn’t very typical after all. Her dad’s day job involves magic, there’s a thaumaturgic vortex in her back yard, and Wax is magic… Sometimes.
Lady Dyke disappears mysteriously, and barrister and hobby detective Claude Bruce appears to be one of the last persons to have seen her. A short time later a dead body is found in the river, and Bruce follows the trails. Who is Sydney H. Corbett? Why did the Lady's maid disappear shortly after her Lady? And what business did Lady Dyke have at Sloane Square? If Bruce can find the answer to these questions, he will find the solution to the mystery.Ver livro
Mary Elizabeth Braddon's first novel, Lady Audley's Secret, was one of the most popular English novels of its day. Published serially in 1862, it tells the story of the lovely Lucy Graham, who becomes Lady Audley at the beginning of the novel, and who conceals a scandalous secret from her new husband and his family. The plot, which includes madness, bigamy, attempted murder, and seduction, made this a shocking but highly successful story for Victorian audiences. It remains one of the best examples of 19th century sensational fiction, and is a wonderfully absorbing book.Ver livro
The best family fun of all time! Once upon a time, plucked chickens began appearing in every kitchen. Where do these rogue chickens come from, and how did they get a peculiar attitude? No one will know until the sheriff cracks the case. Have you ever been scared-a-chicken? Have you ever been smacked in the face by rooster-run-a-phobia? This is the funniest chicken story about courage ever. Your family will keep laughing at the funniest chicken story about courage ever. A hilarious lesson on courage and responsibility with a sheriff who must man-up before everyone catches chick-a-lunacy, or that dreaded rooster-run-a-phobia.Ver livro
Artist Norman Thelwell is best known for his cartoons depicting plump, petulant ponies and their young riders, but The Effluent Society shows another aspect of his work and character. Thelwell was passionate about the countryside and nature. During his life he became increasingly concerned about the impact of development, pollution and society's treatment of the environment. When The Effluent Society was first published in 1971, his concerns were way ahead of their time. Today, environmental and conservation issues are in the mainstream and have become a global priority. Although the cartoons focus on a serious topic there is no mistaking Thelwell's inimitable style. He used his talent and humour to convey a powerful message: the need to protect the environment. He also takes a wry look at modern life and so-called progress. Thelwell admitted that out of all his books, The Effluent Society was the one that gave him the greatest 'personal satisfaction' and, as such, the re-issue of this title is a fitting tribute to the artist.Ver livro
“A work of art. In each of the pages, you will feel the flow of a powerful energy which will murmur to each of your cells that it is time to come out of hiding, to open the windows, to breathe freely, to dress colorfully… to fly.”—Laura Esquivel, author of Like Water for Chocolate A fable for all ages about a Mexican-American girl who transforms into a monarch butterfly and undertakes the great migration to Mexico, Monarca braids together the values of heritage, ecology, and personal transformation. On her thirteenth birthday, Inés receives a mysterious necklace from her abuela in Mexico that turns her into a monarch butterfly—the fulfilment of a prophecy linking Inés’ destiny to her family’s legacy and the butterflies’ survival. The adventure continues as Inés joins the monarchs on their long journey south to the butterfly sanctuary in Mexico—an odyssey that has become increasingly perilous due to human activity. Together, the swarm travels from the northeast to the swamps of Louisiana to the pine-filled mountain tops of the western Sierra Madre, finally alighting at the Sierra Chincua sanctuary. On this wondrous journey in the vein of Jonathan Livingston Seagull and The Little Prince, Inés discovers the connections between all living beings, and the urgent need to protect the monarchs' migration and habitats. Divided into four chapters to mirror the four stages in a monarch’s life—egg, larva, pupa and butterfly—Monarca blends Mexican folklore, environmentalism, and magical realism in an enchanting novella. This book will inspire readers to protect and cherish the sacred natural world around them.Ver livro
In this high-security prison, escape is not an option for those who value their lives. The facility is fortified with cutting-edge technology and relentless security measures, designed to ensure that no one can breach its walls. Even if an inmate manages to find a way out, the harsh environment and constant surveillance beyond the perimeter make survival impossible. This is a place where hope of freedom is extinguished, and the only certainty is that anyone who dares to escape will not survive. The prison's reputation for absolute containment and its unforgiving surroundings serve as a stark warning: any attempt at freedom is a perilous journey with no promise of life beyond these walls.Ver livro
