David Wyatt Livres

Bilbo, comme tous les hobbits, est un petit être paisible. L'aventure tombe sur lui un beau jour, lorsque Gandalf le magicien et treize nains barbus l'entraînent dans une chasse au trésor périlleuse à la Montagne Solitaire gardée par le dragon Smaug. Il traversera les Monts Brumeux et la forêt elfique de Mirkwood, sera capturé par de puissants trolls et traîné par des orcs dans les entrailles de la terre;il sera contraint à un concours d'énigmes par le sinistre Gollum, englué dans la toile d'une araignée géante, et participera à une bataille légendaire. Bilbo échappera cependant à tous les dangers et reviendra chez lui, seul et incompris, mais riche et plus sage, en possession d'un mystérieux anneau. --back cover

Classic / American English All novels ...are built on the never-ending contest in ourselves between good and evil. John Steinbeck, one of America's greatest writers, considered East of Eden to be his most important work. Set in California, the novel is a story of love and jealousy, forgiveness and revenge--and what it means to be human.

This empowering collection brings together 50 Goddess' from Nut, the Ancient Egyptian Goddess of the Sky to Medusa to Papatuanuku the Maori Earth Goddess.

Exploring a practical American history allows readers to address the pressing issues of contemporary society. Wyatt emphasizes the importance of understanding the past as a means to navigate current challenges, highlighting how historical insights can inform modern perspectives and actions.

Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES 'This accessible illustrated guide is a great introduction to the story, its origins and its enduring legacy' BBC HISTORY - Which is more terrifying - a monster or its mother? - Why did Berserkers run naked into battle? - How was the story of Beowulf almost lost forever? PLUNGE into the adventures of Beowulf, the 6th Century hero who defeated the monster Grendel, became king of his people, and slayed a tremendous dragon. Surviving in a single, burnt manuscript, Beowulf continues to entrance readers and inspire major works of fantasy today. WARRIORS. MONSTERS. DRAGONS. GOLD. Janina Ramirez's Beowulf is an accessible and authoritative guide to the spellbinding world and daring feats of a poem remembered through the centuries.

In this third and terrifying instalment in the Wardstone Chronicles, the nights are drawing in and it's time for Tom and his master to move to Anglezarke, the Spook's winter house. Tom has heard it will be a sinister and menacing place but nothing could fully prepare him for what he finds there.

Skulduggery, power struggles and politics, The Private Lives of the Saints offers an original and fascinating re-examination of life in Anglo-Saxon England. Taking them from their heavenly status to the human level, Oxford art historian and BBC presenter Dr Janina Ramirez explores the real lives of over a dozen seminal saints.

THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER LONGLISTED FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 'Revelatory' GUARDIAN 'A firecracker somehow captured between two covers' LUCY WORSLEY An instant bestseller and one of the most celebrated history books of the year, Femina reveals the power and influence of medieval women who have been written out of our history. From royalty and religion to fame and fury, see the medieval world - and the women erased from it - with fresh eyes. 'Absolutely brilliant and highly recommended' CAITLIN MORAN 'Femina is a ground-breaking history of the Middle Ages' SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORE The instant Sunday Times bestseller, May 2023

David Wyatt explores the rich mythology of California through its literature, delving into how these narratives shape and reflect the cultural identity of the region. The book analyzes various literary works, revealing the themes and symbols that define California's unique mythos, and offers insights into the interplay between place and storytelling.

Arthur (Art) Mumby and his irritating sister Myrtle live with their father Revd Marmaduke Mumby in the huge and rambling house, Larklight, travelling through space on a remote orbit far beyond the moon. One ordinary sort of morning they receive a correspondence informing them that a gentleman is on his way to visit, a Mr Webster. Visitors to Larklight are rare if not unique, and a frenzy of preparation ensues. But it is the wrong sort of preparation, as they discover when their guest arrives, and a Dreadful and Terrifying (and marvellous) adventure begins. It takes them to the furthest reaches of known space, where they must battle the evil First Ones in a desperate attempt to save each other—and the universe.