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        Children's & YA

        A Magical Christmas with the Snow Fairy

        by Stefanie Dahle

        Emmo would also like to celebrate Christmas for a change. He’s lucky that his best friend Gwendoline, the Snow Fairy, is there to help him with his preparations. A Christmas tree, presents, delicious biscuits, sweet-smelling baked apples, and of course glittering white snow - all in readiness for the most wonderful Christmas party the Silver Forest has ever seen. With Stefanie Dahle’s enchanting illustrations, this solid, read-aloud picture book will accompany big and little picture-book lovers through a wonderfully harmonious Advent and Christmas.

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        The Arts
        January 2019

        Carol Reed

        by Peter William Evans

        Carol Reed is one of the truly outstanding directors of British cinema, and one whose work is long overdue for reconsideration. This major study ranges over Reed's entire career, combining observation of general trends and patterns with detailed analysis of twenty films, both acknowledged masterpieces and lesser-known works. Evans avoids a simplistic auteurist approach, placing the films in their autobiographical, socio-political and cultural contexts and relating these to the analysis of Reed's art. The critical approach combines psychoanalysis, gender theory, and the analysis of form. Archival research is also relied on to clarify Reed's relations with his creative team, financial backers and others. Films examined include Bank Holiday, A Girl Must Live, Odd Man Out, The Fallen Idol, The Third Man, Night Train to Munich, The Way Ahead, Outcast of the Islands, Trapeze and Oliver!.

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        June 2018

        Die allerbeste Prinzessin

        by Poznanski, Ursula / Illustrated by Büchner, SaBine

        An innovative & different princess story!   • The three princesses love to quarrel • Original and incredibly witty • Written by Ursula Poznanski and stunning illustrations by Sabine Büchner • Translation Grant!   Bianca, Violetta and Rosalind are three adorable princesses. But they share a tiny quirk: they love to argue! One day a visitor asks for entrance into the castle. Prince Waldomir doesn’t enjoy hunting dragons anymore and rather prefers to get married know. Of course each princess is convinced to be the best choice and the prince’s one and only. So a rat race is launched before they have even met the puny prince for the first time…

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        The Arts
        June 2005

        Carol Reed

        by Peter William Evans, Brian McFarlane, Neil Sinyard

        Carol Reed is one of the truly outstanding directors of British cinema, and one whose work is long overdue for reconsideration. This major study ranges over Reed's entire career, combining observation of general trends and patterns with detailed analysis of twenty films, both acknowledged masterpieces and lesser-known works. Evans avoids a simplistic auteurist approach, placing the films in their autobiographical, socio-political and cultural contexts and relating these to the analysis of Reed's art. The critical approach combines psychoanalysis, gender theory, and the analysis of form. Archival research is also relied on to clarify Reed's relations with his creative team, financial backers and others. Films examined include Bank Holiday, A Girl Must Live, Odd Man Out, The Fallen Idol, The Third Man, Night Train to Munich, The Way Ahead, Outcast of the Islands, Trapeze and Oliver!. ;

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        Literature & Literary Studies
        December 2003

        The poetry of Carol Ann Duffy

        Choosing tough words

        by Angelica Michelis, Anthony Rowland

        The first full-length collection of essays on the poetry of Carol Ann Duffy. Duffy's poetry is both respected by academics, and widely read and enjoyed by both children and adults. Approaches Duffy's work from a variety of literary theoretical perspectives, including feminism, masculinity, national identity and post-structuralism. Situates Duffy's work in relation to current debates about the state, value and social relevance of contemporary British poetry. Will become the benchmark anthology on Duffy. ;

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        September 1975

        The Best of H. C. Artmann

        by H. C. Artmann, Klaus Reichert

        Von allen deutschen Autoren, die nach 1945 zu schreiben begannen, ist Artmann ohne jeden Zweifel der vielseitigste, originellste und erfinderischste. So wie Artmann in fast allen Gattungen gearbeitet hat, auch den angeblich antiquierten, und ohne sich um die Tagesparolen der mal reine Dichtung betreibenden, mal engagierten, mal die Literatur totsagenden Kollegen zu kümmern, so hat er seine Quellen, seine Herkunft überall: in der Artusepik, in barocker Schäferpoesie, in den Wörterbüchern und Grammatiken von gut zwei Dutzend Sprachen, in Irland und im England des Sherlock Holmes, bei Villon und dem Wiener Vorstadtdialekt, Lorca, Gomez de la Serna, den Surrealisten und Dadaisten, in den Detektivheftchen der 20er Jahre und den Comic strips von damals bis heute. Unsere Auswahl versucht, nicht nur einen repräsentativen Querschnitt durch das Werk Artmanns zu geben, sondern gleichzeitig Verstreutes, an entlegensten Orten Publiziertes zu sammeln.

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        March 2017

        Ending British rule in Africa

        by Carol Polsgrove

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        Gender studies: men
        November 2007

        Representing Renaissance art, c.1500–c.1600

        by Catherine E. King

        Representing Renaissance art, c.1500-c.1600 is a study of change and continuity in the iconographies of art and the visual representation of artists during the sixteenth century, especially in Italy and the Netherlands. The issue of how, and how far, artists obtained higher status for their profession during the Renaissance is a key question for the study of the early modern period. This book considers the maintenance of well-established traditions for the visual representation of artists, and also examines the new iconographies that emerged in the sixteenth century. By highlighting art and architecture that artists designed for their personal use, including the decoration of their houses, this study provides insight into the tastes and 'ways of looking' specific to artists. By examining the visual evidence we see the opinions both of artists who expressed their views in literary texts, and additionally those of artists who did not publish their ideas in written form.

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        August 2001

        Ein Haufen Ärger

        by Sabine Ludwig, Sabine Wilharm

        Sabine Ludwigs "Ein Haufen Ärger" entführt in die wunderbar skurrile Welt einer Gruppe tierischer Bewohner eines verlassenen Hausboots. Mit viel Charme und Wortwitz wird das Zusammenleben des klugen Mopses Anton, Van Gogh, dem einohrigen Straßenkater, Chou-Chou, der hochnäsigen Perserkatze, Rudolf, der wasserscheuen Wasserratte, und weiteren liebenswerten Charakteren wie einem Blässhuhn, einem eitlen Papagei und einer ängstlichen Pythonschlange beschrieben. Ihr friedliches Zusammenleben wird jäh von einer Bande Hunde bedroht, die das Hausboot für sich beanspruchen wollen. Doch die ungleichen Freunde lassen sich nicht so leicht unterkriegen und beweisen, dass auch die kleinste und ängstlichste Kreatur Großes bewirken kann. Die humorvollen und detailreichen Illustrationen von Sabine Wilharm geben der Geschichte zusätzlichen Glanz und machen das Buch zu einem Lesevergnügen für Jung und Alt. Charmante und humorvolle Tiergeschichte: Ideal für Kinder ab 4 Jahren, die tierische Abenteuer lieben. Lebensnahe Charaktere mit liebenswerten Macken: Macht die Geschichte nachvollziehbar und lehrreich. Spannende Handlung mit wichtigen Botschaften: Vermittelt Werte wie Freundschaft, Mut und das Überwinden von Ängsten. Reich und farbenfroh illustriert: Sabine Wilharms Illustrationen sind ein echter Blickfang und unterstützen die Geschichte perfekt. Vielseitig einsetzbar: Geeignet für das Vorlesen zu Hause, in Kindergärten oder Schulen. Fördert die Vorstellungskraft: Regt die Fantasie der Kinder an und inspiriert zu kreativem Denken. Mit viel Witz und Ironie geschrieben: Bietet auch erwachsenen Vorlesern unterhaltsame Momente. Beliebte Autorin und Illustratorin: Sabine Ludwig und Sabine Wilharm sind ein Garant für hochwertige Kinderliteratur.

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