Vern jules (437 Ergebnisse)

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A revealing account of George Orwell's late years, spent on the Scottish island of Jura, where he wrote Nineteen Eighty-Four--the novel that defined the twentieth century.Revered across the globe for his incisive vision, Orwell wrote compelling literature that denounced totalitarian regimes and exposed the insidious nature of propaganda. His works are as influential and relevant today as they were decades ago. And yet this great writer was, even so, prone to irrational prejudice himself.Orwell spent the last years of his life on the small Hebridean island of Jura, off Scotland's West coast, where he wrote his tour de force of political fiction, Nineteen Eighty-Four. It was one of the most significant and prescient novels of the twentieth century. And here he finally confronted his own demons.No previous biography has revealed so much about Orwell's later years or his time on Jura, despite this being where he created Big Brother, Thought Police and Room 101--creations still in common currency today.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. A revealing account of George Orwell's late years, spent on the Scottish island of Jura, where he wrote Nineteen Eighty-Four--the novel that defined the twentieth century.Revered across the globe for his incisive vision, Orwell wrote compelling literature that denounced totalitarian regimes and exposed the insidious nature of propaganda. His works are as influential and relevant today as they were decades ago. And yet this great writer was, even so, prone to irrational prejudice himself.Orwell spent the last years of his life on the small Hebridean island of Jura, off Scotland's West coast, where he wrote his tour de force of political fiction, Nineteen Eighty-Four. It was one of the most significant and prescient novels of the twentieth century. And here he finally confronted his own demons.No previous biography has revealed so much about Orwell's later years or his time on Jura, despite this being where he created Big Brother, Thought Police and Room 101--creations still in common currency today.…

Hardback. Zustand: Good. The Jungle Books can be regarded as classic stories told by an adult to children. But they also constitute a complex literary work of art in which the whole of Kipling's philosophy of life is expressed in miniature.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.'The sea is everything. It covers seven tenths of the terrestrial globe. Its breath is pure and healthy. It is an immense desert, where man is never lonely, for he feels life stirring on all sides.'Scientist Pierre Aronnax and his colleagues set out on an expedition to find a strange sea monster and are captured by the infamous and charismatic Captain Nemo and taken abroad the Nautilus submarine as his prisoners. As they travel the world's oceans, they become embroiled in adventures and events beyond their wildest dreams. Visionary in its outlook, Vern's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is a legendary science fiction masterpiece.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Human Resource Management is a comprehensive guide that explores the essential principles and modern practices of HRM. Authored by Dr. Subhamoy Das, Vikalp Thapliyal, and Rupesh Ranjan, this book offers a blend of theoretical foundations and practical insights, making it an invaluable resource for students, HR professionals, and business leaders alike. Covering topics such as recruitment, training, performance management, diversity, and the future of HR technology, the book delves into the evolving role of HR in today's dynamic organizational landscape. With real-world case studies, key terms, and engaging activities, it provides a clear roadmap for navigating the challenges of managing human capital in the 21st century.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Human Resource Management is a comprehensive guide that explores the essential principles and modern practices of HRM. Authored by Dr. Subhamoy Das, Vikalp Thapliyal, and Rupesh Ranjan, this book offers a blend of theoretical foundations and practical insights, making it an invaluable resource for students, HR professionals, and business leaders alike. Covering topics such as recruitment, training, performance management, diversity, and the future of HR technology, the book delves into the evolving role of HR in today's dynamic organizational landscape. With real-world case studies, key terms, and engaging activities, it provides a clear roadmap for navigating the challenges of managing human capital in the 21st century.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This brilliant new installment in bestselling author Susan Carroll's mesmerizing Dark Queen historical fiction series is perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory. Queen Catherine de Medici is dead, and for Meg Wolfe--successor in a line of legendary healers and mystics known as daughters of the earth--it is a time of new beginnings. She strives to be ordinary, invisible in the mists of Faire Isle, and is determined to put the terrifying days of a wicked mother and turbulent childhood behind her. But soon a summons from King James will rekindle a menacing power from the past, bringing haunting visions of a nightmare already unfolding--and a shattering mystery steeped in magic that will determine a destiny from which she cannot hide. Meg's task: Save the king from the most insidious form of treachery, invisible to those who do not possess Meg's extraordinary gifts. But as Meg discovers, there are more sinister motivations at play in the king's world. Torn between two very different men whose motives and secrets are tied inexorably to her own fate, Meg learns that she can no longer trust anyone or anything--not even her own heart. Praise for Susan Carroll's>Twilight of a Queen Susan] Carroll's vivid portrayal of Catherine de Medici is mesmerizing, but the evil queen does not overshadow either the romance or the strong characterization and plot that are Carroll's hallmarks.--RT Book Reviews Fascinating . . . full of twists and turns and a lot of intriguing historical detail.--Night Owl Reviews.…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. In this classic adventure story, frontiersman Natty Bumppo and his Mohican comrades battle hostile Huron warriors in their daring rescue of the kidnapped Munro sisters. James Fenimore Cooper's classic novel The Last of the Mohicans is set in the British province of New York during the French and Indian War of 1754-1763. Far and away the most popular volume of Cooper's Leatherstocking Tales pentalogy, this is the thrilling account of a bloody ambush of 500 to 1,500 Anglo-American troops who had honorably surrendered at Fort William Henry. The Last of the Mohicans shows the ensuing kidnapping of Colonel Munro's two daughters, as well as their daring rescue by frontiersman Natty Bumppo, British soldier Duncan Heyward, and the last two members of the Mohican tribe. Exhilarating and horrifying, this vivid portrayal of life and death on the American frontier is now available as an elegantly designed clothbound edition with an elastic closure and a new introduction.…

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Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Sent to investigate mysterious encounters that are disrupting international shipping, Professor Aronnax, his servant Conseil, and disgruntled harpooner Ned Land are captured when their frigate is sunk during an encounter with the "monster." The submarine Nautilus and its eccentric Captain Nemo afford the professor and his companions endless fascination and danger as they're swept along on a yearlong undersea voyage.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Sent to investigate mysterious encounters that are disrupting international shipping, Professor Aronnax, his servant Conseil, and disgruntled harpooner Ned Land are captured when their frigate is sunk during an encounter with the "monster." The submarine Nautilus and its eccentric Captain Nemo afford the professor and his companions endless fascination and danger as they're swept along on a yearlong undersea voyage.…

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Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.