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Fodo Dodo Goes Fishing
Edouard Manceau; Illustrated by Edouard Manceau; Translated by Daniel Hahn
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R195
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A bright and contemporary picture book for young children about the
fun of bath time, imaginative play—and fishing for underpants
from the bath boat! This morning, Fodo Dodo and
Noodle go fishing. They take raincoats, boots, hats and a fishing
rod. From their bathtub boat, they soon catch a beautiful striped
fish out of the laundry basket—underguppies! Fodo Dodo and
Noodle rush to the kitchen to prepare their feast. But the owner of
the underpants is not happy with this game of make-believe. Never
mind, Fodo Dodo has another idea to keep the fun alive with an even
better use for the rest of the laundry. This cheerful,
simple story takes its imaginary premise to a laugh out loud ending
as two silly animals make the most of playtime in the bath. With
wordplay, rhythm and repetition, this stylish picture book is built
for a fun read-aloud full of silly words and humor. Themes of
imagination and play, and contemporary graphic illustrations all
help transform a dull or troublesome bathtime routine into a fun,
creative playground for toddlers and preschoolers.
Translated from the French edition by Daniel Hahn.
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Confession
Martín Kohan; Translated by Daniel Hahn
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R368
R298
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Brutal and overwhelming, Confession wrestles with the legacy of
Argentina’s past and the passions of one young girl. There are
mysteries in the world of man, just as there are in the Kingdom of
God, and that they too, albeit quite differently, are unfathomable.
When Mirta López looks out the dining room window, she sees a
slim, self-possessed older boy on his way back from school. It’s
1941 in provincial Argentina, and the sight of the Videla’s
eldest son has awakened in her the first uncertain, unnerving
vibrations of desire. Naturally, she confesses. But she cannot stop
herself. Thirty years later, Videla is a general, leading the
ruling military junta, and a cell of young revolutionaries plot an
ingenious attack on him, and the regime. Writing from the
present into the past, Martín Kohan maps the contours of
Argentina’s 20th Century, but finds his center in one
woman—devout, headstrong, lit up with ideas of right and
wrong—not the grand historical figures of her lifetime’s
omnipresent, brutalizing history. “There is an art to keeping
lives constant, not allowing them to be altered by facts that are
merely external.” And there is great beauty in Confession , its
decades and landscapes, and the legacy of love and guilt playing
out in one family and against the background of dictatorship’s
traumas.
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My Sister and Me
Joana Estrela; Translated by Daniel Hahn
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R560
R457
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Daytoner
Daniel Hahn
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R1,115
R981
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Cancion (Paperback)
Eduardo Halfon; Translated by Lisa Dillman, Daniel Hahn
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R467
R383
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Phenotypes (Paperback)
Paulo Scott; Translated by Daniel Hahn
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R315
R257
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Longlisted for the 2022 International Booker Prize Federico and
Lourenco are brothers. Their father is black, a famed forensic
pathologist for the police; their mother is white. Federico -
distant, angry, analytical - has light skin, which means he's
always been able to avoid the worst of the racism that Brazilian
culture has to offer. He can 'pass' as white, and yet, because of
this, he has devoted his life to racial justice. Lourenco, on the
other hand, is dark-skinned, easy-going, and well-liked in the
brothers' hometown of Porto Alegre - and has become a father
himself. As Federico's fiftieth birthday looms, he joins a
governmental committee in the capital. It is tasked with quelling
the increasingly violent student protests rocking Brazil by
overseeing the design of a software program that will adjudicate
the degree to which each university applicant is sufficiently black
to warrant admittance under new affirmative-action quotas. Before
he can come to grips with his feelings about this initiative, not
to mention a budding romance with one of his committee colleagues,
Federico is called home: his niece has just been arrested at a
protest carrying a concealed gun. And not just any gun. A stolen
police service revolver that Federico and Lourenco hid for a friend
decades before. A gun used in a killing. Paulo Scott here probes
the old wounds of race in Brazil, and in particular the loss of a
black identity independent from the history of slavery. Exploratory
rather than didactic, a story of crime, street-life and regret as
much as a satirical novel of ideas, Phenotypes is a seething
masterpiece of rage and reconciliation.
There is only one Arsne Wenger - and for the very first time, in his own words, this is his story.
In this definitive autobiography, the world-renowned, revolutionary football manager discusses his life and career, sharing his leadership principles for success on and off the field. At Arsenal, Wenger won multiple Premier League titles, a record number of FA Cups, and masterminded the historic 'Invincibles' season of 2003-2004. He changed the game in England forever, popularising an attacking approach and changing attitudes towards nutrition, fitness and coaching methods - and towards foreign managers. The book charts his extraordinary career, from his rise in France and Japan where he managed Nancy, Monaco and Nagoya Grampus Eight - clubs that also play in red-and-white - to his twenty-two years at the helm in north London.
A must-read not only for Arsenal supporters but football fans everywhere, MY LIFE IN RED AND WHITE illuminates the mystique surrounding one of the most respected managers in the world's most popular sport.
A dazzling follow-up to Life As Told by a Sapiens to a Neanderthal.
‘We would love to discover that each species has a biological
clock in its cells, because, if that clock existed and if we were
able to find it, perhaps we could stop it and thus become
eternal,’ Arsuaga tells Millás in this book, in which science is
intertwined with literature. The paleontologist reveals essential
aspects of our existence to the writer, who discovers that old age
is a country in which he still feels like a foreigner. After the
extraordinary international reception of Life as Told by a Sapiens
to a Neanderthal, the most brilliant double act in Spanish
literature once again dazzle the reader by addressing topics such
as death and eternity, longevity, disease, ageing, natural
selection, programmed death, and survival. Here you will find
humour, biology, nature, life, a lot of life … and two
fascinating characters, the Sapiens and the Neanderthal, who
surprise us on every page with their sharp reflections on how
evolution has treated us as a species. And also as individuals.
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Simpatía - A Novel
Rodrigo Blanco Calderón; Translated by Noel González Hernández, Daniel Hahn
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R526
R405
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A warm father/son story in which an irresistible lion cub proudly
tries to be just like Dad. Lionel can do everything Dad does: Dad
combs his hair. So does Lionel. Dad scratches his arm. So does
Lionel. Dad sings very, very loud. So does Lionel. But when Lionel
throws all the toys in the air and they come down THUNK on Dad's
head . . . Dad yells! Ow! So does Lionel! Dad takes a break and has
a think. Then comes rushing back for a big hug--Dad is very, very
happy, and so is Lionel! Boundary-pushing Lionel has a mischievous
grin that instantly wins us over, and his tolerant father
incidentally provides a great model for parenting. This small and
sturdy board book is just right for toddlers' and preschoolers'
hands, making it ideal to read alongside a child. Lionel Is Just
Like Dad is the third book in this pithy board book series,
designed to be read as standalone stories that introduce
developmental milestones with humor, mischief, and gentle guidance.
The series includes Lionel Eats All By Himself and Lionel Poops.
Éric Veillé was born in France and studied at the Duperré School
in Paris. He has since released many books, as author and
illustrator, including Encyclopedia of Grannies and My Pictures
After the Storm. Translated from the French edition by Daniel Hahn.
Praise for Lionel Poops "The story is sublime in its simplicity,
and the humor will delight its intended audience . . . . Potty
training has never been so much fun."--starred, Kirkus Reviews
"Resistance [to this little lion] is futile."--School Library
Journal "The perfect combination of text and image, with repetition
and humor for parent and child alike."--Youth Services Book Review
"So subtle, young ones won't realise they are being taught a
lesson."--Kids' Book Review "A primer in how to develop a love of
humour and the absurd in young kids."--Children's Books Ireland
Praise for Encyclopedia of Grannies "A completely bonkers,
gleefully silly guide to grandmothers of all stripes." --School
Library Journal Praise for My Pictures after the Storm (3 starred
reviews) "A terrific little book that will amuse all out of
proportion to its size."--Wall Street Journal
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Occupation (Paperback)
Julian Fuks; Translated by Daniel Hahn
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R309
R252
Discovery Miles 2 520
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"This is one beautiful book."-Mia CoutoKnown and celebrated in
Brazil and abroad for his novel Resistance, Julian Fuks returns to
his auto-fictional alter ego Sebastian in a narrative alternating
between the writer's conversations with refugees occupying a
building in downtown Sao Paulo, his father's sickness, and his
wife's pregnancy. With impeccable prose, the author builds
associations that go beyond the obvious, not only between glimpsing
a life's beginning and end, but also between the building's
occupation and his wife's pregnancy - showcasing the various forms
of occupation while exposing the frailty of life, the risk of
solitude and the brutality of not belonging.
Never Did the Fire unfolds in the humdrum of everyday working class
existence, making the afterlife of an agitator that of anyone
living next door. For one old couple, brought together years ago in
an underground cell, the revolution has ended in a small apartment,
a grinding job caring for the bodies of the unwell well-to-do, and
all the aches and pains that go with a long life and a long
marriage. Untethered from the political action that defined them,
and mourning the loss of their child, their bonds dissolve, but the
consequences of their former life, and their dependence on each
other, won't let them go.A literary icon in Chile and a major
figure in the anti-Pinochet resistance, Diamela Eltit is at the
height of her powers in this novel of breakdowns. Never Did the
Fire evokes the charged air of Chile's violent past, and the
burdens it carries into the present-day, when the structures we
built, and the ones we succumbed to, no longer offer us any comfort
or prospect of salvation.
There is only one Arsene Wenger - and for the very first time, in
his own words, this is his story. In this definitive autobiography,
the world-renowned revolutionary football manager discusses his
life and career, sharing his leadership principles for success on
and off the field and recalling vivid tales of guiding Arsenal to
unprecedented success. One of the most influential figures in world
football, Wenger won multiple Premier League titles, a record
number of FA Cups, and masterminded Arsenal's historic
'Invincibles' season of 2003-2004 and 49-match unbeaten run. He
changed the game in England forever, popularising an attacking
approach and changing attitudes towards nutrition, fitness and
coaching methods - and towards foreign managers. In My Life in Red
and White, Wenger charts his extraordinary career, including his
rise in France and Japan where he managed Nancy, Monaco and Nagoya
Grampus Eight - clubs that also play in red-and-white - to his
twenty-two years in north London at the helm of one of the world's
biggest clubs. He reflects on Arsenal's astonishing domestic
triumphs and bittersweet European campaigns; signing - and selling
- some of the world's most talented players; moving the Gunners to
their new home, the Emirates Stadium; and the unrest that led to
his departure in 2018 and subsequent role as Chief of Global
Football Development for FIFA. This book is a must-read for not
only Arsenal supporters but football fans everywhere, as well as
business leaders and anyone seeking the tools for success in work
and life. It will illuminate the mystique surrounding one of the
most revered and respected managers, revealing the wisdom and
vision that made him an icon in the world's most popular sport.
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Fodo Dodo Goes Fishing (Hardcover)
Edouard Manceau; Illustrated by Edouard Manceau; Translated by Daniel Hahn
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R491
R402
Discovery Miles 4 020
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A bright and contemporary picture book for young children about the
fun of bath time, imaginative play--and fishing for underpants from
the bath boat! This morning, Fodo Dodo and Noodle go fishing. They
take raincoats, boots, hats, and a fishing rod. From their bathtub
boat, they soon catch a beautiful striped fish out of the laundry
basket--underguppies! Fodo Dodo and Noodle rush to the kitchen to
prepare their feast. But the owner of the underpants is not happy
with this game of make-believe. Never mind, Fodo Dodo has another
idea to keep the fun alive with an even better use for the rest of
the laundry. This cheerful, simple story takes its imaginary
premise to a laugh out loud ending as two silly animals make the
most of playtime in the bath. With wordplay, rhythm, and
repetition, this stylish picture book is built for a fun read-aloud
full of silly words and humor. Themes of imagination and play and
contemporary graphic illustrations all help transform a dull or
troublesome bath time routine into a fun, creative playground for
toddlers and preschoolers. Édouard Manceau is the author and
illustrator of over 100 books for children. He leads many workshops
with children and has won several prizes. Translated from the
French edition by Daniel Hahn.
In Catching Fire, the translation of Diamela Eltit's Never Did the
Fire unfolds in real time as a conversation between works of art,
illuminating both in the process. The problems and pleasures of
conveying literature into another language-what happens when you
meet a pun? a double entendre?-are met by translator Daniel Hahn's
humor, deftness, and deep appreciation for what sets Eltit's work
apart, and his evolving understanding of what this particular novel
is trying to do.
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The Living and the Rest
José Eduardo Agualusa; Translated by Daniel Hahn
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R402
R327
Discovery Miles 3 270
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Daniel lives with artist Moira on her native Island of Mozambique.
They are awaiting the birth of their child, while also organising
the island's first literary festival. But as soon as the first
guests arrive, the coast is hit by a cyclone. The island is spared,
but the bridge to the mainland is left impassable, and telephone
and internet connections are severed. The islanders - and the
writers who have come for the festival - are cut off from the
outside world. Left to their own devices, the authors forge new
bonds and make the best of a situation that gets stranger each day.
Some believe they're in an intermediate realm, a kind of limbo, and
some have no choice but to write, as the boundaries between reality
and fiction, past and future, and life and death begin to blur.
Where do we go when it's all over? Perhaps to a small island. This
is a novel about the nature of life and of time, and the
extraordinary power of imagination and the written word, capable of
creating anything and regenerating everything. Translated from the
Portuguese by Daniel Hahn
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George and Tao (Hardcover)
Claude K. Dubois; Illustrated by Claude K. Dubois; Translated by Daniel Hahn
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R239
Discovery Miles 2 390
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A tiny, delicately illustrated picture book for young children and
animal lovers that holds a world of emotion conveying a friendship
between an energetic puppy and a new kitten. Little dog George
isn't sure about the new kitten that appears in their home. George
sniffs Tao, they look at each other, they wag and wave their tails.
Then they start to play. George and Tao are best friends! But
George is too excited and Tao gets hurt. Now Tao is gone. George
looks everywhere, then waits--all morning, all afternoon, all
night. Will Tao come home? George's overenthusiastic friendship
comes to a sudden stop, turns to worry, a long wait, and then
finally an outburst of pure doggy joy when Tao comes home. This
puppy and kitten encapsulate everything about being small, and the
intensity of the now-moment. With beautiful and irresistible animal
illustrations, this warm friendship story that touches the heart is
an ideal gift book for pet lovers of any age. Ideal for families to
use as a tool for talking about a new baby or sibling in the home
with themes of friendship, overenthusiasm, different styles, and
overreaching boundaries. A lovely size for small hands, George and
Tao is a story for anyone who knows the thrill of finding a new
friend. Claude K. Dubois was born in Belgium and is the
award-winning author of The Old Man. She has published nearly
eighty children's books for which she has received several awards.
She is also a sculptor and painter. Translated from the French
edition by Daniel Hahn. Praise for The Old Man "[A]n extraordinary
book, one that can make the needed connection for young children to
see human beings as more than their circumstances."--starred,
Kirkus Reviews "Young readers will be empowered. A brave, sensitive
book."--Children's Books Ireland
In this pithy board book series, an overenthusiastic, impulsive
lion tests his daily routines to their limit—in Lionel Eats All
By Himself, Lionel does just that, cheekily enjoying the remarkable
mess that results. Lionel is in his highchair and insists on eating
all by himself. His veggies—well done, Lionel! His soup—nice
one, Lionel! But each bite leaves more and more mess in the room,
and on Lionel. Watch out for the big burp to finish off before Dad
helps Lionel down from the table. Cheeky toddler lion Lionel learns
about looking after his own body. His mischievous grin puts the
reader instantly on his side, and the tolerant voice of his father
provides an amused commentary—and incidentally a lovely model for
how to parent. Series includes Lionel Poops. From the author of
Encyclopedia of Grannies… “A completely bonkers, gleefully
silly guide to grandmothers of all stripes.” School Library
Journal …and My Pictures after the Storm (3 starred reviews) “A
terrific little book that will amuse all out of proportion to its
size.” Wall Street Journal
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A Mother Is A House (Hardcover)
Aurore Petit; Illustrated by Aurore Petit; Translated by Daniel Hahn
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R377
R269
Discovery Miles 2 690
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A mother is a nest, a mirror, a moon. The baby sees their mother in every aspect of their day. As the pages go by, the child grows. The mother who was a refuge becomes a road, a story, and a show. On the final page, the child is ready to take their first steps.
This unique story looks through the baby's eyes for an unexpected and affecting picture of parents and home--shown through bright, contemporary illustrations and special inks.
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Gotcha! (Hardcover)
Clotilde Perrin; Illustrated by Clotilde Perrin; Translated by Daniel Hahn
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R537
Discovery Miles 5 370
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In this monstrously funny and original lift-the-flaps adventure, a
child finds hiding places in three famous fairy tale houses before
turning on their hide-and-seek pursuers—from the creator of
international sensation Inside the Villains. “Quick, hide!”
Chased by monsters, each hairier and stinkier than the one before,
a child finds shelter in the most famous fairytale houses—the
three little pigs’ brick home, Sleeping Beauty’s palace and
Hansel and Gretel’s gingerbread mansion. Each house is full of
hiding places for the reader to explore, with flaps big and small
and curious places to discover on the search for the child’s
hiding place. And when the hero of our story finally stands up to
the monsters, they may be the ones to flee, because this child has
read the tales before and knows how to vanquish a villain! A
villianously funny hide-and-seek game in a fairytale world.
A large-format non-fiction picture book that describes the
incredible creatures that once walked the Earth, with a lively mix
of illustrations, comics and facts. Walk in the footsteps of the
first fossil researchers to discover the earliest animal life on
Earth. Explore the story of a spiny sea worm without tail or head,
a walking fish, a peaceful sea dragon, and many other incredible
creatures. Told through comics, illustrations and data, Fossils
from Lost Worlds is also a fascinating insight into paleontology
itself. It shows how science is a process of thinking and
rethinking, questioning and learning. Through a timeline of animal
reconstructions and major discoveries, we can track the beliefs and
theories that have brought our knowledge to where it is today.
[full copy tk] It took being caught at a border without proper
documents for me to realise I'd always been a prisoner of sorts.
Kuduro had been my passport to the world, thanks to it I'd
travelled to places I'd never dreamed of visiting. But the chickens
had come home to roost . . . Whites Can Dance Too tells the story
of Kalaf, an Angolan musician stopped at the Norwegian border on
suspicion of being an illegal immigrant. While in a holding cell
awaiting interrogation, he considers the life he has led and the
events that have brought him to his current-day situation. His
story is the story of a musical genre, kuduro, a blistering,
high-energy form infused with social and political messages; of
Sofia, a white Portuguese girl at the heart of the Lisbon dance
scene who agrees to marry Kalaf to help him obtain a European
passport; and of Viking, the Norwegian policeman haunted by a
previous immigration case who holds Kalaf's fate in his hands and
finds himself questioning his own livelihood following the rise of
racism and prejudice in Norway.
The guard always follows the general's orders without question.
This time, the order is that no one must cross the line. The
right-hand page of this book must be kept blank for the general. As
the crowd builds up on the border, the guard is under pressure. If
no one is allowed onto the next page, what will happen to the
story?
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Rainy Season (Paperback)
Jose Eduardo Agualusa; Translated by Daniel Hahn
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R419
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In this depiction of the devastating history of a country tormented
by 30 years of conflict, a journalist investigates the mysterious
disappearance of Angolan poetess and historian Lidia do Carmo
Ferreira, who vanished from Luanda as the civil war flared up with
unprecedented ferocity when the rebel movement refused to accept
defeat in the country's first democratic election. A fictive
biography of Ferreira's life, this tangled mesh of fact and fiction
uses the disillusionment of its two protagonists to re-create the
disappointment of an entire nation in turmoil. A careful
translation of one of the strongest writers in the Portuguese
language today, this novel portrays the agony of a country's
struggle for independence.
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