Maggie Hall Livres

The mere mention of the “D” word strikes fear into many of us. Whether nervously turning the pages of the book or peering at the screen from behind a cushion, those pearly white fangs, glistening ruby red blood, the menacing black cape are all iconic images central to the terror! However, our most famous vampire has links to much more than the world of Gothic horror. Dive into this compulsive, trivia-jammed A – Z and discover just how deeply Bram Stoker’s fictional creation has become embedded in global culture. From food to fashion, art to ants, war to wool, flowers to furniture, Dracula is entwined with a multitude of diverse, unexpected and surprising aspects of life All of which underline that the original concept holds true: Dracula will be forever “Un-Dead”!

This book examines the lives of the sentenced to argue that 'sentencing' should be re-conceived to consider the human perspective. It combines a range of modern criminological and legal theories together with interviews with prisoners in New South Wales, to examine their lives during and beyond completing the terms of imprisonment, for a more continuous and coherent perspective on the process of 'sentencing'. This book makes a strong argument for the practical advantages of listening to the voices of the sentenced and it is therefore a useful tool for the correctional community engaged in providing services and programmes to reduce recidivism. A methodological and well-researched text, this book will be of particular interest to scholars of criminal justice and the penal system, as well as policy makers and practitioners.

A book for all tastes - literally. No matter where you stand on the big Marmite 'love-hate' debate, you will find something in it to your liking. As the title indicates, it contains a mish-mash of information - from serious to silly with lots in between - about the iconic British spread. From its beginnings as brewing industry yeast-waste to its use in the finest restaurants, this book reveals the grip Marmite has on palates - and minds - around the world. The tales it tells amount to a social history, covering more than 100 years. It is crammed with insights into how it all began, the old-time recipes, its place in medicine, its role in education and wars, its many unlikely uses (apart from eating it), and much more. All of which add up to an amazing feat for a humble kitchen cupboard product. But above all it's a fun read about the zany world occupied by Marmite. The lovers of the spread will love the book. But they will also hate it - because of all the ammunition the 'loathers' will find within its pages to hurl at them. Even those who have no interest in Marmite and know nothing about it will find something to grab them - and be converted... either one way or the other.

Avery West's life transforms in just two weeks when she learns she's an heiress to a secret society, the Circle, and that her mother is in danger. As she searches for clues across the globe, she navigates complex relationships with two boys, uncovering shocking truths that could change everything.

"In the final installment in the Conspiracy of Us trilogy, Avery West and her friends must avert a deadly virus--and a murderous family set on ruling the world"--

When sixteen-year-old Avery West learns her family is part of a powerful and dangerous secret society, and that her own life is in danger, she must follow a trail of clues across Europe.

Macht - Schicksal - Liebe - und eine Entscheidung über Leben und Tod! Zwei Wochen. Länger hat es nicht gedauert, Averys Leben für immer zu verändern. Seitdem weiß sie, dass sie die Nachfahrin einer mächtigen Geheimgesellschaft ist und ihre Mutter von dieser entführt wurde. Sie hat sich in genau den verliebt, den sie nicht haben darf, und einen anderen kennengelernt, der ihr Schicksal sein soll. Und nun muss Avery herausfinden, wie sie ihre Mutter, sich selbst und mal eben den Rest der Welt rettet. Nachdem sie entschieden hat, wer ihre wahre Liebe ist: Stellan oder Jack?

Avery West hat alles verloren und steht vor einer unmöglichen Mission: Sie und ihre Freunde Jack und Stellan müssen das Grab von Alexander dem Großen finden. Dabei geht es um unermessliche Macht, eine herausfordernde Beziehung und die Frage, was sie bereit sind zu opfern, um die Welt zu retten oder zu zerstören.