If you had a million wishes, what would you do with them? When eleven-year-old Sam wishes on a star and it comes true, he decides to change his life. But when he discovers that changing things has consequences that aren't always good, it's then that he begins to think again.
Adam Gowers has problems. He is desperately in love with a girl who doesn t fancy him in the slightest; he s gone and got himself booked in for a fight with the hardest kid in the school; he s worried about failing all his GCSEs; his parents can barely stand the sight of each other. And then one day he is granted an infinite number of wishes by a genie who conveniently pops out of a lamp. Infinite! An infinite number of wishes! Effectively he has become a god. Except that he doesn t really have the skill-set to go with the god-like powers... The Infinite Powers of Adam Gowers is as funny as The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole; as full of ideas as The Hitch-Hikers Guide to the Galaxy; and as sweet and easy to read as Nick Hornby s Slam. These days, all YA novels are edgy . Either they re bleak slabs of social realism or dystopian visions of the future. The Infinite Powers of Adam Gowers is that rare a teenage novel that makes you laugh rather than wince.
It was sitting by the leg of the bed, its face buried in its front paws, crying piteously. Georgina doesn't know what she's let herself in for when she agrees to help Dolores the dragon, but their quest is doubly difficult with a fierce and determined dragon-hunter on their trail .
Reconciling Liberalism, Multiculturalism and European Politics
The book addresses the contentious issue of face-veiling for women within Wahhabist practices in modern liberal states, aiming to clarify the complexities surrounding the debate. It explores various perspectives while challenging the prevalent accusations of misogyny and Islamophobia, providing a nuanced understanding of the cultural and political implications involved.
Engaging young minds, this book invites readers aged 9-12 to explore intriguing philosophical questions such as identity, happiness, and reality. It presents complex ideas from renowned philosophers like Plato and Descartes in an accessible way, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving. Authored by Dr. Brandon Robshaw, it serves as a stimulating introduction to philosophy, designed to inspire curiosity and independent thought in children.
The book explores the extensive ideas of liberal philosopher Martha Nussbaum, delving into her perspectives on ethics, justice, and human capabilities. It connects her philosophical framework to pressing contemporary political issues, illustrating how her theories can inform and enhance current debates. Through this examination, the text highlights Nussbaum's relevance in understanding and addressing the complexities of modern society.
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Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non- fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.
To ensure accessibility and readability, Hodder & Stoughton have worked with The Basic Skills Agency on Livewire - a series of reading material with a teenage or adult interest level for those with reading ages below 10 or for adult students learning English as a second or foreign language. It offers teenagers and adults appropriate fiction and non-fiction which is graded at reading ages 6-7, 7-8, 8-9, and 9-10.