Fiction Genres

 

في كندا القرن التاسع عشر، يفكّر طبيب نفسي ملياً في أحقيّة العفو عن قاتلة بحجة إصابتها بالجنون. مارغريت آتوود كاتبة كندية وشاعرة وناقدة أدبية وناشطة في المجال النسوي والإجتماعي، تُعتبر أحد أهم كتاب الرواية والقصص القصيرة في العصر الحديث. حازت على أكثر من 50 جائزة أدبية، و 20 درجة علمية تشريفية، وكانت ... من بين المرشحين الأوائل للحصول على جائزة بوكر خمس مرات، وفازت بها عن روايتها السفّاح الأعمى، لها أكثر من أربعين كتاباً في الرواية والقصة والشّعر.

(التجرّديّة) أو (التقشّفيّة) هي فنّ أن تعرف حدود حاجتك للأشياء. و"التجرّد الرّقمي" يطبّق هذا المفهوم على حياتنا التكنولوجية اليومية. إنه الطريق نحو حياة هادئة وذات مغزى وسط عالم يزداد إزعاجه وفوضاه يومًا عن آخر. يدفعنا المؤلف لإعادة التفكير بعلاقتنا مع وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي، وإعادة اكتشاف مسرّات عالم ال"أوفلاين"، وإحياء الاتصال بذاتنا العميقة عبر فترات متقطعة من العزلة.

Ravaged by years of war and civil conflict, Britain has changed its name to Airstrip One and become part of Oceania – one of the three totalitarian blocks dominating the world – ruled by a mysterious leader called Big Brother who keeps the population in thrall through strict surveillance and brutal police repression. In a society where the individual is suppressed and turned into an “unperson” for not conforming, and where not only personal thought, but also historical record and language itself are constantly being manipulated by the ruling regime, Ministry of Truth worker Winston Smith tries to make sense of the rebellious thoughts and passions that are stirring inside him, and finds himself impotent against the inexorable machine that surrounds him and threatens to crush him at any time.

Arguably the greatest dystopian novel of all time and the most influential post-war work of fiction – which enriched the English language with words such as “Newspeak”, “doublethink” and “thoughtcrime” – Nineteen Eighty-Four is a riveting read and a groundbreaking exploration of mass surveillance, censorship and mind control, which has a deep resonance with the world we live in.

Bourne is Back.
...and in the crosshairs of every intelligence agency on the planet.

New York Congresswoman Sofia Ortiz has been assassinated – and it looks like Jason Bourne was the rogue gunman responsible.

Ortiz was about to blow the whistle on a scandal that could tie one of the most powerful tech companies in the country to Treadstone, the shadowy government agency that trained Bourne, and to something even more sinister. If he is to clear his name, Bourne is going to have to get to the bottom of the conspiracy Ortiz was killed to protect.

It won't be easy: alone, on the run, with enemies at every turn, Bourne will have to put all his skills to the test – and uncover some new ones.

This strange and lovely parable, written as much for adults as for children, and beautifully illustrated by the author, has become a classic of our time. The narrator, an air pilot, tells how, having made a forced landing in the Sahara Desert, he meets the little prince. The wise and enchanting stories the prince tells about the planet where he lives with three volcanoes and a haught flower, about the other planets and their rulers, and about his fight with the bad seeds, make him an entrancing, unforgettable character. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was a novelist and professional air pilot. He wrote The Little Prince a year before his death in 1944. DESCRIPTION ON BACK JACKET OF THIS EDITION: When a pilot crash-lands in the Sahara Desert he meets a stranger - a little prince - who has arrived on Earth from an entirely different planet. By listening to the prince's stories and his questions about the world, it becomes clear to the pilot that truths about life can reveal themselves in the most unlikely of places. Translated into 180 languages and selling over 80 million copies, this beautiful and wise tale of childhood innocence will delight readers of all ages. This edition also includes Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's charming original illustrations.

Titles in this set:

1. Earthquakes & Tsunamis
2. Sun Moon and Stars
3. Living in Space
4. Storms and Hurricanes
5. Volcanoes
6. Astronomy
7. The Solar System
8. Your Body
9. Planet Earth
10. Weather

Description:

Earthquakes & Tsunamis
This is a fantastic addition to the popular Beginners series, providing an informative introduction to the fascinating world of earthquakes for young readers. There are clear explanations of the science behind different types of earthquakes and their effects, including tsunamis and landslides. This title features real-life earthquakes, and describes how people are kept safe and rescued when disaster strikes. Striking colour photographs and step-by-step illustrations engage readers with the subject matter. This title is developed with a reading expert from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence

Sun, Moon and Stars
What is the Sun made of? How did astronauts get to the Moon and what did they find there? For children beginning to read on their own, this book is an exciting introduction to space. Includes vivid, full-colour illustrations and photographs on every page, and easy-to-read text specially written with the help of a reading expert.

Living in Space
How do astronauts travel into space? Where do they live when they get there? What do they do all day? In this book, you'll find the answers and lots more amazing facts about living in space. This non-fiction series aims to encourage children to access the wonder of the world around them. The easy-to-read text has been specially written with the help of a reading expert.

Storms and Hurricanes
How do astronauts travel into space? Where do they live when they get there? What do they do all day? In this book, you'll find the answers and lots more amazing facts about living in space. This non-fiction series aims to encourage children to access the wonder of the world around them. The easy-to-read text has been specially written with the help of a reading expert.

Volcanoes
Did you know that somewhere in the world, a volcano is erupting right now? In this fascinating book, you can read about amazing eruptions and find out about fiery lava rivers, deadly ash clouds, steaming springs and much more.

Astronomy
A straightforward book telling you all a beginner needs to know about the planets, stars, moons, nebulae, galaxies, asteroids and more, through easy-to-read text, full-colour photographs and step-by-step visual explanations. Recommended websites accessed via Usborne Quick links provide further online resources.

The Solar System
What is the surface of Mars like? Why does Venus glow in the dark? How do scientists explore faraway planets? Beginner readers can find answers to these questions and more in this colourful information book.

Your Body
Have you ever wondered what's inside you? Take a tour around your amazing body and find out what your heart and lungs do, how you see and hear, where food goes and lots more.

Planet Earth
What makes planet Earth so special? It's the only planet to have anything living on it for a start. But it also has fiery volcanoes, magnificent mountains, scorching deserts and icy landscapes. Find out all about it in this fantastic book.

Weather
What makes the wind blow? How can rain sometimes be red? Why are tornadoes like vacuum cleaners? You'll find out the answers and lots more about weird and wonderful weather in this fascinating book. Usborne Beginners are colourful information books for children beginning to read on their own.

In the Wilds of Kandala, apothecary apprentice Tessa Cade has been watching people suffer for too long. A mysterious sickness is ravaging the land and the cure, Moonflower Elixir, is only available for the wealthy. So every night, she defies the royal edicts and sneaks out, stealing Moonflower petals and leaving the elixir for those in need.

Adapted and illustrated to introduce children and students to the works of Shakespeare! The Tempest is one of the most popular plays of William Shakespeare.