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Zola (Routledge Library Editions: The Nineteenth-Century Novel)
by Phillip WalkerIn the novels of Emile Zola, the pain and horror of working class life was pushed into the drawing rooms of polite society. Zola set out to shock and to question the assumptions of fiction and of comfortable, settled lives. The impact of his writing was far wider than France, and his attacks on the pillars of society gave him an international reputation. First published in 1985, this biography of Zola does much more than simply describe Zola as a writer, and his literary impact. It brings together the many strands of Zola’s life and creates an impression of a remarkable, if often exasperating individualist. This book will be of interest to those studying the works of Emile Zola and more broadly nineteenth-century and French literature.
Zola (Routledge Library Editions: The Nineteenth-Century Novel)
by Phillip WalkerIn the novels of Emile Zola, the pain and horror of working class life was pushed into the drawing rooms of polite society. Zola set out to shock and to question the assumptions of fiction and of comfortable, settled lives. The impact of his writing was far wider than France, and his attacks on the pillars of society gave him an international reputation. First published in 1985, this biography of Zola does much more than simply describe Zola as a writer, and his literary impact. It brings together the many strands of Zola’s life and creates an impression of a remarkable, if often exasperating individualist. This book will be of interest to those studying the works of Emile Zola and more broadly nineteenth-century and French literature.
Zog (PDF)
by Julia Donaldson Axel SchefflerThe endearing story of the accident-prone dragon and the princess who would rather be a doctor has sold over 200,000 copies in less than a year. It is now available accompanied by an audio CD, performed by award-winning actress, Imelda Staunton. Children can listen to the full story with music, play the Zog Listening Game and sing along to the brand new 'Flying Doctors' song, which was written specially for this CD by Julia Donaldson. 9781407170763 9781407115566 9781407144627
Zog (PDF)
by Julia Donaldson Axel SchefflerZog is the keenest dragon in school. He's also the most accident-prone. Luckily, a mysterious little girl always comes by and patches up his bumps and bruises. But will she be able to help him with his toughest test: capturing a princess? A wonderfully funny new story from the creators of The Gruffalo and Stick Man.
Zofloya: Or The Moor (Oxford World's Classics Ser. (PDF))
by Charlotte Dacre Kim Ian Michasiw`Few venture as thou hast in the alarming paths of sin.' This is the final judgement of Satan on Victoria di Loredani, the heroine of Zofloya, or The Moor (1806), a tale of lust, betrayal, and multiple murder set in Venice in the last days of the fifteenth century. The novel follows Victoria's progress from spoilt daughter of indulgent aristocrats, through a period of abuse and captivity, to a career of deepening criminality conducted under Satan's watchful eye. Charlotte Dacre's narrative deftly displays her heroine's movement from the vitalized position of Ann Radcliffe's heroines to a fully conscious commitment to vice that goes beyond that of `Monk' Lewis's deluded Ambrosio. The novel's most daring aspect is its anatomy of Victoria's intense sexual attraction to her Moorish servant Zofloya that transgresses taboos both of class and race. A minor scandal on its first publication, and a significant influence on Byron and Shelley, Zofloya has been unduly neglected. Contradicting idealized stereotypes of women's writing, the novel's portrait of indulged desire, gratuitous cruelty, and monumental self-absorption retains considerable power to disturb. The introduction to this edition, the first for nearly 200 years, examines why Zofloya deserves to be read alongside established Gothic classics as the highly original work of an intriguing and unconventional writer.
Zoey Phillips (Girlfriends #1)
by Judith BowenAt their last reunion, they all accepted a challenge: look up your first love. Find out what happened to him, what kind of man he became.
Zoe's Tale (The Old Man’s War series #4)
by John Scalzi'John Scalzi is the most entertaining, accessible writer working in SF today' – Joe Hill, author of The FiremanJohn Scalzi's Zoe's Tale is the fourth in The Old Man's War series. She won't go down without a fight.It's not every day you up sticks and move to another world. But then, Zoë Boutin-Perry's life has never been ordinary. She's the adopted teenage daughter of two former super-soldiers. She's also a holy icon to a race of alien warriors who track her every move. So she's used to the quirks of being a human in space.However, this time something's different. Betrayed by the authorities, Zoë - along with her parents and fellow colonists - finds herself stranded on a deadly pioneer planet. The Colonial Union has also set them up as a target for hostile alien action. Zoë must become a player (and a pawn) in an interstellar battle, which will determine the fate of humanity. Her father's side of this story was told in The Last Colony, but Zoe's Tale reveals a whole new dimension. It's a story you may think you know, but you don't really know it at all.
Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Super Sloth (Zoe's Rescue Zoo)
by Amelia CobbFantastic series for animal lovers everywhere. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb!Zoe loves living at her uncle's rescue zoo because there's always something exciting going on. And Zoe also has an amazing secret... She can actually TALK to the animals! Zoe is super-excited to welcome a new animal to the zoo - a sleepy sloth called Sabina. But the little sloth is behaving very strangely ... and it's up to Zoe to find out what's going on!
Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Sleepy Snowy Owl (Zoe's Rescue Zoo)
by Amelia CobbFantastic series for animal lovers everywhere. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb!When Great-Uncle Horace brings back lost and homeless animals from his travels around the globe, it falls to Zoe, and her mum, the zoo vet, to settle them into their new home. She's good at this, because she can understand what they say and talk to them, too. But that's a secret! Ollie is a very sleepy snowy owl. He can't keep his eyes open during the day so he's missing all the fun. Can Zoe come up with a nighttime surprise to keep the little owl happy?
Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Silky Seal Pup (Zoe's Rescue Zoo #4)
by Amelia CobbFantastic series for animal lovers everywhere. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb!When Great-Uncle Horace brings back lost and homeless animals from his travels around the globe, it falls to Zoe, and her mum, the zoo vet, to settle them into their new home. She's good at this, because she can understand what they say and talk to them, too. But that's a secret. In the fourth book in the series, a sad little seal pup arrives at the zoo. But how can Zoe welcome him to the zoo if the zoo might be closing down?
Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Scruffy Sea Otter (Zoe's Rescue Zoo #12)
by Amelia CobbFantastic series for animal lovers everywhere. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb!Zoe is SO excited when Great Uncle Horace brings THREE gorgeous sea otter pups to live at the Rescue Zoo! The orphaned pups are very fluffy and cheeky - and the youngest pup, Sasha, is the cheekiest and fluffiest of all. Zoe uses her special skills to talk to the otters and gets to know them all very well. But Sasha feels sad when her older, more confident, siblings are chosen to take part in a special otter display. Can Zoe and Meep persuade Sasha the scruffy sea otter not to give up and to bring her own special skills to the show?
Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Runaway Reindeer (Zoe's Rescue Zoo #22)
by Amelia CobbAt Zoe's Rescue Zoo only the cutest, cuddliest animals need apply!Zoe loves living at her uncle's rescue zoo because there's always something exciting going on. And Zoe also has an amazing secret... She can actually TALK to the animals!When Raina the reindeer and her family arrive, it looks like Christmas at the zoo will be the best one yet. But after Raina runs away and ends up in an accident, she's not sure she'll be a very good Christmas reindeer. Can Zoe change Raina's mind and help her to spread Christmas cheer after all?Another fantastic title in the perfect series for young animal lovers, beautifully illustrated throughout by Sophy Williams.Have you read Zoe's other adventures?The Lonely Lion CubThe Puzzled PenguinThe Silky Seal PupThe Eager ElephantThe Lucky Snow LeopardThe Pesky Polar BearThe Cuddly KoalaThe Wild Wolf PupThe Happy HippoThe Sleepy Snowy OwlThe Scruffy Sea OtterThe Picky PuffinThe Giggly GiraffeThe Curious KangarooThe Super SlothThe Little LlamaThe Messy MeerkatThe Helpful HedgehogThe Rowdy Red PandaThe Talkative Tiger
Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Rowdy Red Panda (Zoe's Rescue Zoo #20)
by Amelia CobbAt Zoe's Rescue Zoo only the cutest, cuddliest animals need apply!Zoe loves living at her uncle's rescue zoo because there's always something exciting going on. And Zoe also has an amazing secret... She can actually TALK to the animals!Ruby the red panda is full of energy but sometimes she can be a bit naughty. With the zoo competing for a special winter award, can Ruby impress the judge ... or will her enthusiasm place her in danger?Another fantastic title in the perfect series for young animal lovers, beautifully illustrated throughout by Sophy Williams.Have you read Zoe's other adventures?The Lonely Lion CubThe Puzzled PenguinThe Silky Seal PupThe Eager ElephantThe Lucky Snow LeopardThe Pesky Polar BearThe Cuddly KoalaThe Wild Wolf PupThe Happy HippoThe Sleepy Snowy OwlThe Scruffy Sea OtterThe Picky PuffinThe Giggly GiraffeThe Curious KangarooThe Super SlothThe Little LlamaThe Messy MeerkatThe Helpful Hedgehog
Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Puzzled Penguin (Zoe's Rescue Zoo #2)
by Amelia CobbFantastic series for animal lovers everywhere. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb!When Great-Uncle Horace brings back lost and homeless animals from his travels around the globe, it falls to Zoe and her mum, the zoo's vet, to settle them into their new home. Zoe's good at this, because she can understand what they say and talk to them, too. But that's a secret! In this second book, a tiny penguin arrives at the zoo. He's really cute, but a bit of a puzzle - he just doesn't seem to know he's a penguin!
Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Playful Panda (Zoe's Rescue Zoo #3)
by Amelia CobbFantastic series for animal lovers everywhere. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb!When Great-Uncle Horace brings back lost and homeless animals from his travels around the globe, it falls to Zoe, and her mum the zoo vet, to settle them into their new home. She's good at this, because she can understand what they say and talk to them, too. But that's a secret! In the third book in the series, panda twins arrive at the zoo. How will Zoe tell them apart? Because one is sooo naughty, that's how.
Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Picky Puffin (Zoe's Rescue Zoo #13)
by Amelia CobbFantastic series for animal lovers everywhere. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb!When Great-Uncle Horace brings back lost and homeless animals from his travels around the globe, it falls to Zoe, and her mum, the zoo vet, to settle them into their new home. Zoe's very good at this, because she can understand what they say and talk to them, too. But that's a secret! Puffins are Zoe's favourite ever animal, so when Piper arrives at the Rescue Zoo, Zoe is very happy to help her settle in. But Piper is very picky! She doesn't like her enclosure ... or her burrow ... or even her food! Can Zoe and Meep work out what is making Piper the puffin so picky, and come up with a plan to make the little puffin feel happy in her new home?
Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Pesky Polar Bear (Zoe's Rescue Zoo #7)
by Amelia CobbFantastic series for animal lovers everywhere. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb!When Great-Uncle Horace brings back lost and homeless animals from his travels around the globe, it falls to Zoe, and her mum, the zoo vet, to settle them into their new home. She's good at this, because she can understand what they say and talk to them, too. But that's a secret. In the seventh book in the series, Snowy the polar bear has lots of birthday party ideas and is being a bit bossy! Can Zoe help the other animals understand that he just wants to have fun?
Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Messy Meerkat (Zoe's Rescue Zoo #18)
by Amelia CobbFantastic series for animal lovers everywhere. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb!Zoe loves living at her uncle's rescue zoo because there's always something exciting going on. And Zoe also has an amazing secret... She can actually TALK to the animals! Max the meerkat loves to dig tunnels and go exploring, and so do his baby brothers and sisters! With the big treasure hunt coming up, can Zoe find a way to keep the messy meerkat family out of trouble?
Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Lucky Snow Leopard (Zoe's Rescue Zoo #6)
by Amelia CobbFantastic series for animal lovers everywhere. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb!When Great-Uncle Horace brings back lost and homeless animals from his travels around the globe, it falls to Zoe, and her mum, the zoo vet, to settle them into their new home. She's good at this, because she can understand what they say and talk to them, too. But that's a secret. Zoe's very excited about some festive new arrivals. But the little snow leopard doesn't want to be a big brother. Can Zoe show him how lucky she is?
Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Lonely Lion Cub (Zoe's Rescue Zoo #1)
by Amelia CobbFantastic series for animal lovers everywhere. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb!When Great-Uncle Horace brings back lost and homeless animals from his travels around the globe, it falls to Zoe, and her mum, the zoo vet, to settle them into their new home. She's good at this, because she can understand what they say and talk to them, too. But that's a secret! In this first book, a tiny lion cub comes to stay at the zoo and Zoe must ask Leonard, the grumpy old lion, for his help.
Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Little Llama (Zoe's Rescue Zoo)
by Amelia CobbFantastic series for animal lovers everywhere. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb!Zoe loves living at her uncle's rescue zoo because there is always something exciting going on. And Zoe has an amazing secret... She can actually TALK to the animals! Zoe is delighted that Lottie the baby llama has come to live at the rescue zoo! She'll be the star of the winter show, but can Zoe help Lottie find some llama friends?
Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Helpful Hedgehog (Zoe's Rescue Zoo #19)
by Amelia CobbAt Zoe's Rescue Zoo only the cutest, cuddliest animals need apply!Zoe loves living at her uncle's rescue zoo because there's always something exciting going on. And Zoe also has an amazing secret... She can actually TALK to the animals!When Zoe's school friends visit the rescue zoo to pick a class animal, Hugo the hedgehog wants to help. But he keeps getting into trouble! Can Zoe find a way for Hugo to be helpful?Another fantastic title in the perfect series for young animal lovers, beautifully illustrated throughout by Sophy Williams. Have you read Zoe's other adventures?The Lonely Lion Cub, The Puzzled Penguin, The Silky Seal Pup, The Eager Elephant, The Lucky Snow Leopard, The Pesky Polar Bear, The Cuddly Koala, The Wild Wolf Pup, The Happy Hippo, The Sleepy Snowy Owl, The Scruffy Sea Otter, The Picky Puffin, The Giggly Giraffe, The Curious Kangaroo, The Super Sloth, The Little Llama, The Messy Meerkat
Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Happy Hippo (Zoe's Rescue Zoo)
by Amelia CobbFantastic series for animal lovers everywhere. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb!When Great-Uncle Horace brings back lost and homeless animals from his travels around the globe, it falls to Zoe, and her mum, the zoo vet, to settle them into their new home. She's good at this, because she can understand what they say and talk to them, too. But that's a secret. Henry the hippo turns up at the zoo after his mother dies. But the zoo already has a hippo and horrible Mr Pinch wants to send Henry away! Zoe can't bear to see the little hippo homeless, so she comes up with a hiptastic plan!
Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Giggly Giraffe (Zoe's Rescue Zoo #18)
by Amelia CobbFantastic series for animal lovers everywhere. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb!Zoe loves living at her uncle's rescue zoo because there's always something exciting going on. And Zoe also has an amazing secret... She can actually TALK to the animals! Something very exciting has happened at the Rescue Zoo - a giraffe has just been born! Jamie the baby giraffe's wobbly walk on his long legs makes everyone laugh, and he just loves to play tricks! But his tricks can cause trouble, and with the Best Zoo Competition coming up, can Zoe help Jamie behave AND have fun?
Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Eager Elephant (Zoe's Rescue Zoo #5)
by Amelia CobbFantastic series for animal lovers everywhere. Perfect for fans of Holly Webb!When Great-Uncle Horace brings back lost and homeless animals from his travels around the globe, it falls to Zoe, and her mum, the zoo vet, to settle them into their new home. She's good at this, because she can understand what they say and talk to them, too. But that's a secret. In the fifth book in the series, a playful baby elephant arrives at the zoo. But how can Zoe prevent him from rushing into big trouble…