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Odd and the Frost Giants - Neil Gaiman - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Odd and the Frost Giants - Neil Gaiman - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

A thrilling, wintry Nordic epic from the magical combination of author Neil Gaiman and illustrator Chris Riddell, weaving a tale of legend, magic and adventure which will grip and enchant readers from beginning to end. When a fatherless young Viking boy meets a fox, an eagle and a bear in the woods, his destiny begins to change. These are no ordinary creatures but the mighty Gods Loki, Odin and Thor – who have been trapped in animal form by evil Frost Giants and driven out of Asgard, the City of the Gods. Now our hero must reclaim Thor’s hammer, outwit the Frost Giants and release the Gods …From two multi-award-winning creators at the height of their powers comes this rich and layered tale of courage, humour and breathtaking adventure. Lavishly produced and packed with Chris Riddell''s spellbinding illustrations, this is a spectacular and magical gift.

DKK 168.00
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The Awesome Book of Space - Adam (author) Frost - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

The Awesome Book of Space - Adam (author) Frost - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Blast off into space with this awesome books from Adam Frost. Be amazed by hilarious, mind-fizzing, weird and wonderful facts about space! Winner of the Sainsbury''s Children''s Book Awards 2019. Do you know how long it would take you to drive to the sun? Or whether you’d like to go on a space vacation? Be truly amazed by these awesome facts about our planet, our solar system, and our universe!Find out: · How long it would take you to drive to Pluto?· What the weather is like on Neptune?· How many tonnes of litter humans have left on the moon? And did you know that next time you look up to the sky and see a shooting start it could actually be a pair of pants? On the ISS undies are ejected into space, burning up in the Earth''s atmosphere!Find out more hilarious, intriguing and ridiculous facts with this awesome book. Ready, set, BLAST OFF!

DKK 113.00
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Splat the Fake Fact! - Adam (author) Frost - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Splat the Fake Fact! - Adam (author) Frost - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Some incorrect facts have escaped from author Adam Frost''s imagination into this book...Can you figure out which fact is untrue in a sea of brilliantly weird, wonderful and unusual facts? Once you find them make sure you SPLAT them, lasso them, doodle on them - and reveal them as an imposter facts before they go out into the world!Can you guess which of these facts is NOT true? Woodlice have blue blood.Dead cabbage café is the name of a band. King Edward III banned football in England. You swallow about one litre of snot a day! (That’s roughly five skips FULL of snot, swallowed during your lifetime.)When glass snakes are attacked, their tail shatters into little pieces – these pieces jump around and distract the predator… while the rest of the snake escapes! Hunt for fascinating facts and use your detective skills to uncover the untrue ''fact''. With hilarious illustrations from the brilliant Gemma Correll, you''ll need all your brains to uncover the false fact: can you ''squash'' the made-up bug fact, decipher hieroglyphics, and join the stars in a night-time sky to find all the answers? Put your skills to the test as you Splat the Fact !

DKK 99.00
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Frost Falls at The Potting Shed - Jenny Kane - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Frost Falls at The Potting Shed - Jenny Kane - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

''A perfect feel-good story about family dynamics and sisterly love, with characters you truly care about. Loved it. Highly recommended .'' – Jennifer Bohnet '' I really loved this book . It was warm, funny and smart and made me want to get out into the garden . If you love reading and gardening then this is a perfect combination. A gorgeous story with a beautiful setting .'' – Kate Forster From the author of the bestselling Mill Grange series a new exciting series perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Jo Thomas and Trisha Ashley! It has always been Maddie Willand ''s dream to take over her father''s plant nursery. But after his sudden death, she is devastated to discover that she might lose The Potting Shed forever.Maddie''s bossy older sister, Sabi , is joint owner of the nursery, and she''s convinced that the best thing for both of them would be to sell up. Determined to keep the business going, Maddie can''t afford any distractions, but staying focused might be harder than she thinks when – after a major garden centre chain puts in an offer – her search for legal advice throws her into the path of attractive lawyer Ed ... As frost begins to fall over The Potting Shed, will Maddie find the strength to save her father''s legacy and open herself up to new beginnings? Readers love Frost Falls at the Potting Shed ! '' What a treat this was !... It''s a sentimental and heart warming read exploring loss, family relationships and of course a whole load of festive cheer thrown in for good measure. An absolute delight to read !'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review''Goodness, how much do I adore this book?! Full of romance and friendship , and there is so much warmth threaded through the story... Such a charming and feel-good story of love... A definite must read !'' NetGalley Reviewer, 4* Review'' What a great story ! Really enjoyed reading this and couldn''t put it down ... A real cosy Christmas book that kept me guessing until virtually the end as to which way this story would go.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review'' Absolutely loved this book, couldn''t put it down no matter how hard I tried.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review'' Adore this story! A true delight ! Look forward to reading more of Ms. Kane''s books.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 4* Review'' Grabbed me from the first chapter. I would have read it in one sitting if I had been able to... Brilliantly done !'' NetGalley Reviewer, 4* Review'' Absolutely delightful ... Captivating from start to finish... Charming and witty ... Highly recommend this fun and quick holiday read!'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review'' Had the loveliest time reading Frost Falls at The Potting Shed ! It was a wonderful heart-warming read to prepare me for the holidays, with warm characters , festive spirit , and a moving story of family... The perfect read for lovers of cosy women''s fiction and romance , and it''s sure to be a hit with fans of Kate Forster, Linn B Halton, and Rachel Burton .'' NetGalley Reviewer, 4* Review'' Sweet holiday read with moments to pull you in from the start . I felt so cozy reading this book wishing for Christmas!'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review'' Adorably , cozy read... A lovely wintery feel... Really looking forward to the second book in this series.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 4* Review'' I REALLY enjoyed this story ... This book has a lot of heart and shows the kindness that can occur between humans. Would read it again as well as more stories by this author!!!'' @tales.of.tammy , 4* Review''Gave me the warm fuzzies... A sweet read and a few hours of escapism ... So lovely .'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review'' Sweet , fun story... Great . A fast read for me!'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review'' Amazing cast of characters... A brilliant start to a new series.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5* Review'' Loved the story ... It was easy to keep turning the pages and root for the underdog.'' 27 book street , 5* Review

DKK 120.00
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Railway Posters - Lorna Frost - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Railway Posters - Lorna Frost - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Railway posters have huge appeal for the modern audience, but just what explains this continuing interest? Enduring images of iconic locomotives, bathing beauties and characters such as Sunny South Sam are testament to the creativity of the railway company marketing departments and the posters tell us not only about railway history and technology, architectural and engineering accomplishments, but also about the cultural and social significance of the railways. The influence of the railway industry on our cities and coastlines, and on the development of leisure time and holiday resorts, can be seen in the recurring images of ramblers, bathers and idyllic tourist destinations. This book explores the changing styles and functions of the railway poster from the early pre-grouping days through to the inter-war ''golden age'' and nationalised British Railways.

DKK 120.00
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Architecture and Cultural Continuity - Christian Frost - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Architecture and Cultural Continuity - Christian Frost - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Architecture and Cultural Continuity explores a dynamic way of viewing architecture – arguing that all architecture is best evaluated through active experiences in relation to cultural traditions of community and belonging, space, ritual, and setting. A work in three parts, the book first analyses in-depth the Festival of San Giovanni in Florence, an annual series of celebrations involving the entire city. Tracing its history from its Roman origins via the Renaissance through to contemporary times, this case study is used to explore ideas of continuity and tradition and how these shape and are shaped by architecture and the city. Part 2 gathers theoretical tools from philosophy, anthropology, and performance studies to offer a framework for the appraisal of architecture – whether engaged in festival or simply part of the background to everyday life – as experience rather than form. The final part presents historic and contemporary case studies to explain the theory in practice, from Lord Leighton’s House in London to Beit Beirut in Lebanon, and from Salisbury’s medieval Chapterhouse to the contemporary Australian Parliament building.Written for architectural theorists, historians, and designers alike, this book will allow the reader to assess architecture in a way that re-addresses aspects of history often obscured by post-enlightenment thinking, and reveals an architecture rooted in cultural traditions better able to contribute to the diverse communities of the future.

DKK 988.00
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The Book of Me - Adam (author) Frost - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

The Book of Me - Adam (author) Frost - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Are you ready for another EPIC book from the winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2016 (Best Book with Facts)?If you ran your school, what would the rules be?Would you rather talk to animals, or speak every language in the world? How fast can you run?Answer these questions and much more, with real life comparisons - how do you compare to an animal, another human, or even your parents?Collect your own data and enjoy silly facts, quizzes, and scrapbook activities.Write, draw, cut-out and fully make this book about you!

DKK 92.00
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The Awesome Book of Awesomeness - Adam (author) Frost - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

The Awesome Book of Awesomeness - Adam (author) Frost - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

If one vampire bit one person and they turned into a vampire, how long would it take before the whole world filled up with vampires? How much snot do you drink in a year? If you unravelled a mummy, how long would the bandage be? And much more! Pick up this book to fill your mind with funny, weird, random and above all, AWESOME facts. Prepare for another EPIC book from the winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2016 - Best Book with Facts.

DKK 97.00
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The Awesome Book of Animals - Adam (author) Frost - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

The Awesome Book of Animals - Adam (author) Frost - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Did you know that there is a tree-climbing fish? Or that some bees drink crocodile tears? Or that a jellyfish was sent into space? Be truly inspired by incredible facts about the creatures that share our planet. Find out: If you''re as tall as an emperor penguin or a velociraptor Whether a honey badger could beat a lion in a fight How one man was swallowed head first by a great white shark - and survived!Find out disgusting, hilarious, weird and wacky facts with this awesome book! Are you ready for another EPIC book from the winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2016 (Best Book with Facts)?

DKK 97.00
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A Court of Frost and Starlight - Sarah J. Maas - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

A Court of Frost and Starlight - Sarah J. Maas - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

An unmissable companion tale to the GLOBAL PHENOMENON, romantic fantasy epic and TikTok sensation, ACOTAR. From multi-million and #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas. Maas has established herself as a fantasy fiction titan - Time Think Game of Thrones meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer with a drizzle of E.L. James – Telegraph Spiced with slick plotting and atmospheric world-building ... a page-turning delight – Guardian Sarah J. Maas does not disappoint … To be devoured with relish – Mail _________________________ In this companion tale to the bestselling A Court of Thorns and Roses series , Feyre, Rhys and their friends are working to rebuild the Night Court and the vastly changed world beyond after the events of A Court of Wings and Ruin . But Winter Solstice is finally near, and with it a hard-earned reprieve. Yet even the festive atmosphere can’t keep the shadows of the past from looming. As Feyre navigates her first Winter Solstice as High Lady, she finds that those dearest to her have more wounds than she anticipated – scars that will have a far-reaching impact on the future of their court. _________________________ Sarah J. Maas is a global #1 bestselling author. Her books have sold millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into 38 languages. Discover the sweeping romantic fantasy that everyone''s talking about for yourself.

DKK 119.00
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Life Support - - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Life Support - - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

100 poems to reach for on dark nights, selected by Julia Copus.These are poems to wander about in and commit to memory so they can be stored away in the deep heart''s core; places to visit and return to at will.Poems that reawaken the senses and offer new ways of looking; that unsettle us and reconnect us to the world that surrounds us; that bring us to a place of greater clarity. Life Support includes a star-studded cast of authors including William Wordsworth, Frank O''Hara, Robert Frost, Denise Levertov and Sylvia Plath, all selected by award-winning poet Julia Copus.

DKK 182.00
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The Art of Invective - Dennis Potter - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

The Art of Invective - Dennis Potter - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Dennis Potter (1935-94) was Britain’s leading television dramatist for almost thirty years and remains an inspiration to today’s programme makers as a result of such ground-breaking work as Pennies from Heaven, Blue Remembered Hills and The Singing Detective. But he also engaged with his audience through reviews, journalism, interviews, broadcasts and speeches. The Art of Invective, the first collection of its kind, brings together some of his finest non-fiction work.Published to mark 80 years since Potter’s birth, this book includes his merciless television columns, penetrating literary criticism and angry writings on class and politics, as well as his sketches for Sixties satire shows including That Was the Week That Was. From Frost-Nixon to Coronation Street, David Hare to Doctor Who, Orwell to Emu, this collection shows Potter’s distinctive voice at its entertaining, thought-provoking and uncompromising best.

DKK 261.00
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Snow Fight - Winter Morgan - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Snow Fight - Winter Morgan - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Welcome to Terraria, a world like Minecraft’s Overworld, that's bursting with action, mystery and adventure. Here you can discover unique treasures to horde, wondrous biomes to explore, intricate buildings to construct, and treacherous villains to fight. In this second exciting installment in the Tales of a Terrarian Warrior series, Miles’s quest to become Terraria’s greatest hero continues. Miles finds himself in a new biome where even the slightest attack could be lethal, so he befriends a wizard and quickly begins to master the art of magic. But when he picks up an innocent-looking snow globe and accidentally sets the Frost Legion loose, Miles may just have met his match. While sinister snowmen attack and plummeting temperatures threaten to bring Miles’s adventures to an end, he must summon all his strength to fight. As this action-packed series develops, unlikely enemies appear, allies are tested, and Miles’s world is changed forever.

DKK 84.00
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The Weatherman - Eugene O'hare - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

The Weatherman - Eugene O'hare - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Don’t know where I stand with the weatherman these days. One day it’s all warm and breezy and the next old Jack Frost comes to take the skin off your back. A twelve year old Romanian girl is trafficked into London. Her captor, a city landlord known as Dollar, entrusts her to the care of his tenants O''Rourke and Beezer; a pair of down-and-out bachelors sharing lodgings in the East End. But with no reliable details of the girl''s past, vague speculation as to the reason for her arrival and no common language with which to communicate, for how long and at what price can the involvement of her new guardians be bought? Eugene O''Hare''s debut black comedy shines a light on complicity, power and the secrets and lies woven behind closed doors and examines the no go lines that are crossed when it’s too dangerous to run away.

DKK 166.00
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Fox - Isabel Thomas - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Fox - Isabel Thomas - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

*WINNER of the 2023 AAAS/Subaru SB&F prize for Excellence in Science Books* ''This is the perfect book for talking to children about death'' – The Guardian In the frost-covered forest of early spring, fox is on a mission to find food for her three cubs. As they grow, she teaches them how to survive in the wild. Until one day, fox dies. Her body goes back to earth and grass and air, nourishing the world around her and bringing the forest to life. Death is not just an end, it’s also a beginning.Bringing together an evocative non-fiction narrative with breathtaking illustrations, Fox is a story that tackles the big question "What happens when we die?" and shows children that death is a natural process that leads to new life, and is no less important and awe-inspiring than any other part of our existence. PRAISE FOR MOTH: AN EVOLUTION STORY ''A rare pleasure … a true story of adaptation and hope.'' – Wall Street Journal

DKK 107.00
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The Little Book of Snow - Sally Coulthard - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

The Little Book of Snow - Sally Coulthard - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

A charming celebration of all things snow. Is it true that no two snowflakes are ever alike? How many Christmases have actually been white? Do the Inuit have dozens of words for snow? Can it ever be too cold to snow?Our memories and imagination are buried in snow. It''s the weather of play, joyful abandon and mischievous games – of snowball fights, skiing holidays and rattling down a hillside at full speed. It''s the weather of childhood – the world transformed into a temporary playground. Even as adults, the urge to throw a snowball is too hard to resist, those impish, childish instincts overtaking our adult workaday selves.Packed with fascinating insights, outdoor fun, cultural lore and traditional wisdom, The Little Book of Snow delves into the history, science, literary and cultural heritage that surrounds snow, frost and ice – the perfect book for anyone who loves that feeling when you open the curtains in the morning and find the world has turned to white...''Super-cute... Packed full of snowy snippets'' Sunday Express

DKK 107.00
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How to Grow Winter Vegetables - Charles Dowding - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

How to Grow Winter Vegetables - Charles Dowding - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Widen your winter horizons and enjoy an abundance of vegetables at the darkest time of year in this lovely book. Many people believe that not much grows in winter, but a well-organised plot can still be productive with careful planning. In fact, many salads can be grown in winter, especially with a little protection from fleece, cloches or larger structures. Written by organic gardening expert Charles Dowding, this guide explains how you can come through winter with plenty of vegetables stored and ready to harvest.Beautifully designed with full-colour photographs from Martin’s garden, How to Grow Winter Vegetables includes an extensive month-by-month sowing, planting and growing calendar, as well as plenty of tips on storing produce. Martin shares harvesting guidance, from garlic in July right through to spring cabbage and pea shoots in May. The guide also includes a whole section on frost-hardy salad plants and other vegetables. How to Grow Winter Vegetables is a useful resource for anyone looking to utilise their garden and grow fresh produce throughout the year.

DKK 199.00
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Norse Mythology - Neil Gaiman - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Norse Mythology - Neil Gaiman - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF NETFLIX HIT THE SANDMAN ‘With the deftest of touches, the characters are once again brought to life’ JOANNE HARRIS ‘The halls of Valhalla have been crying out for Gaiman to tell their stories’ OBSERVER The great Norse myths, which have inspired so much of modern fiction, are dazzlingly retold by Neil Gaiman. Tales of dwarfs and frost giants, of treasure and magic, and of Asgard, home to the gods: Odin the all-father, highest and oldest of the Aesir; his mighty son Thor, whose hammer Mjollnir makes the mountain giants tremble; Loki, wily and handsome, reliably unreliable in his lusts; and Freya, more beautiful than the sun or the moon, who spurns those who seek to control her.From the dawn of the world to the twilight of the gods, this is a thrilling, vivid retelling of the Norse myths from the award-winning, bestselling Neil Gaiman. *This book has been printed with two different cover designs. We are unable to accept requests for a specific cover. The different covers will be assigned to orders at random*

DKK 241.00
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Winter Warrior - Richard Cullen - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Winter Warrior - Richard Cullen - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Can Styrkar, the fearsome warrior known as the Red Wolf, finally achieve his revenge against the hated Conqueror? The exciting new historical adventure in the Wolf of Kings series. England, 1069. King William has finally stamped his authority on this conquered kingdom . His lands are held in the iron grasp of Frankish lords, their castles dominating the skyline. But a rebellious few still lurk on the fringes, and they will not fade quietly into the wilderness.In the east, an outlaw rebel has risen , gathering support from the common folk, and building an island fortress that stands as a bastion of hope against Frankish oppression. Edgar the Aetheling remains defiant in his quest for the throne, and alongside renowned Danish warrior Styrkar, the Red Wolf, sails to Denmark to forge an uneasy alliance .As winter shrouds the land in a cloak of frost, Styrkar, and the rebels at his side, will discover just how brutal the Conqueror can be. For King William is determined to stamp out all resistance , marshalling acts of utter cruelty that will leave a blight on England for decades. Deeds that even the Red Wolf might not survive...''Styrkar is a great heroic creation'' Matthew Harffy

DKK 120.00
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Norse Mythology - Neil Gaiman - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Norse Mythology - Neil Gaiman - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF NETFLIX HIT THE SANDMAN ‘With the deftest of touches, the characters are once again brought to life’ JOANNE HARRIS ‘The halls of Valhalla have been crying out for Gaiman to tell their stories’ OBSERVER The great Norse myths, which have inspired so much of modern fiction, are dazzlingly retold by Neil Gaiman. Tales of dwarfs and frost giants, of treasure and magic, and of Asgard, home to the gods: Odin the all-father, highest and oldest of the Aesir; his mighty son Thor, whose hammer Mjollnir makes the mountain giants tremble; Loki, wily and handsome, reliably unreliable in his lusts; and Freya, more beautiful than the sun or the moon, who spurns those who seek to control her. From the dawn of the world to the twilight of the gods, this is a thrilling, vivid retelling of the Norse myths from the award-winning, bestselling Neil Gaiman. *This book has been printed with two different cover designs. We are unable to accept requests for a specific cover. The different covers will be assigned to orders at random*

DKK 120.00
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Norse Mythology Illustrated - Neil Gaiman - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Norse Mythology Illustrated - Neil Gaiman - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Multi-award-winning, globally bestselling author Neil Gaiman’s riveting retellings of the classic Norse myths, now reinvented with epic, full-colour illustrations by Levi Pinfold. A gift from the gods of story. Ancient myths burst into thrilling, visceral life in Neil Gaiman’s irresistible Norse Mythology , already a modern classic and a massive bestseller around the world. In this brand-new edition, Levi Pinfold brings his own spectacular illustrative imagination to the world of gods, frost giants, magic and betrayal, uniting two awesome talents in one glorious book.From the dawn of the world to the twilight of the gods, this is the most dazzling journey through the Norse myths, with Odin the all-father and his mighty son Thor, whose hammer Mjollnir makes the mountain giants tremble, and Loki, wily and handsome, impossible to trust. Containing the full text of the original book and a feast of colour art, it’s perfect for readers of any age – as ancient as the mountains or as young as Loki’s many offspring. ‘The halls of Valhalla have been crying out for Gaiman to tell their stories to a new audience’ – Natalie Haynes, Observer ‘Brilliant. Somehow he brings us close to this world of mountains and cataracts, monsters and elves’ – Sunday Times Book of the Week

DKK 291.00
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Edward Thomas: from Adlestrop to Arras - Dr Jean Moorcroft Wilson - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

Edward Thomas: from Adlestrop to Arras - Dr Jean Moorcroft Wilson - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

This is the extraordinary life of a poetic genius. Along with Sassoon and Wilfred Owen, Edward Thomas is by any reckoning a major first world war poet. A war poet is not one who chooses to commemorate or celebrate a war, but one who reacts against having a war thrust upon him. His great friend Robert Frost wrote ''his poetry is so very brave, so unconsciously brave.''Apart from a most illuminating understanding of his poetry, Dr Wilson shows how Thomas'' life alone makes for absorbing reading: his early marriage, his dependence on laudanum, his friendships with Joseph Conrad, Edward Garnett, Rupert Brooke and Hilaire Belloc among others.The novelist Eleanor Farjeon entered into a curious menage a trois with him and his wife. He died in France in 1917, on the first day of the Battle of Arras. This is the stuff of which myths are made and posterity has been quick to oblige. But this has tended to obscure his true worth as a writer, as Dr Wilson argues.Edward Thomas''s poems were not published until some months after his death, but they have never since been out of print. Described by Ted Hughes as ''the father of us all'', Thomas''s distinctively modern sensibility is probably the one most in tune with our twenty-first century outlook.He occupies a crucial place in the development of twentieth century poetry.

DKK 262.00
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The Night of the Flood - Zoe Somerville - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

The Night of the Flood - Zoe Somerville - Bog - Bloomsbury Publishing PLC - Plusbog.dk

An atmospheric literary thriller set during the devastating North Sea flood of 1953, in which a love triangle turns murderous. Her heart beat hard. There was a crazed beauty to the storm. It was almost miraculous, the way it took away the mess of life, sweeping all in its path... No-one could have foreseen the changes the summer of 1952 would bring. Cramming for her final exams on her family''s farm on the Norfolk coast, Verity Frost feels trapped between past and present: the devotion of her childhood friend Arthur, just returned from National Service, and her strange new desire to escape.When Verity meets Jack, a charismatic American pilot, he seems to offer the glamour and adventure she so craves, and Arthur becomes determined to uncover the dirt beneath his rival''s glossy sheen.As summer turns to winter, a devastating storm hits the coast, flooding the land and altering everything in its path. In this new, watery landscape, Verity''s tangled web of secrets, lies and passion will bring about a crime that will change all their lives forever.Praise for The Night of the Flood : ''Evocative, glorious and tragic'' Melanie Golding ''A taut, impressive debut'' Neil Hegarty ''Atmospheric and haunting'' Emma Stonex ''A compelling story about love and friendship, secrets and betrayal'' Anna-Marie Crowhurst

DKK 112.00
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