Chocolate War, The, Cormier, R

Автор: Cormier Robert
Название: After the First Death
ISBN: 0141368896 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780141368894
Издательство: Random House - Penguin
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Описание: AFTER THE FIRST DEATH is a brilliantly tense hostage drama, by Robert Cormier, the acclaimed author of THE CHOCOLATE WAR. It is one of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first. On the outskirts of a small American town, a bus-load of young children is being held hostage.

The hijackers are a cold and ruthless group, opposed to the secret government agency Inner Delta. At the centre of the battle are three teenagers. Miro is the terrorist with no past and no emotions.

Kate is the bus driver, caught up in the nightmare, and Ben is the General's son who must act as a go-between. The Originals are the pioneers of fiction for young adults. From political awakening, war and unrequited love to addiction, teenage pregnancy and nuclear holocaust, The Originals confront big issues and articulate difficult truths.

The collection includes: The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton, I Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith, Postcards from No Man's Land - Aidan Chambers, After the First Death - Robert Cormier, Dear Nobody - Berlie Doherty, The Endless Steppe - Esther Hautzig, Buddy - Nigel Hinton, Across the Barricades - Joan Lingard, The Twelfth Day of July - Joan Lingard, No Turning Back - Beverley Naidoo, Z for Zachariah - Richard C. O'Brien, The Wave - Morton Rhue, The Red Pony - John Steinbeck, The Pearl - John Steinbeck, Stone Cold - Robert Swindells.

Автор: Cormier Robert
Название: The Chocolate War
ISBN: 0375829873 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780375829871
Издательство: Random House (USA)
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Описание: One of the most controversial YA novels of all time, The Chocolate War is a modern masterpiece that speaks to fans of S. E. Hinton's The Outsiders and John Knowles's A Separate Peace.
After suffering rejection from seven major publishers, The Chocolate War made its debut in 1974, and quickly became a bestselling--and provocative--classic for young adults. This chilling portrait of an all-boys prep school casts an unflinching eye on the pitfalls of conformity and corruption in our most elite cultural institutions.
"Masterfully structured and rich in theme; the action is well crafted, well timed, suspenseful."--The New York Times Book Review
"The characterizations of all the boys are superb."--School Library Journal, starred review
"Compellingly immediate. . . . Readers will respect the uncompromising ending."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review
An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Editor's Choice
A New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year

Автор: Cormier, R
Название: After the First Death
ISBN: 0141320443 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780141320441
Издательство: Random House - Penguin
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Цена: 4310.00 T
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Описание: On the outskirts of a small American town, a bus-load of young children is being held hostage. The hijackers are a cold and ruthless group, opposed to the secret government agency Inner Delta. Miro is the terrorist with no past and no emotions. Ben is the General`s son who must act as a go-between. Or else, death is the only escape.

Автор: Cormier, Robert
Название: I am the Cheese
ISBN: 0375840397 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780375840395
Издательство: Random House (USA)
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Описание: Before there was Lois Lowry's The Giver or M. T. Anderson's Feed, there was Robert Cormier's I Am the Cheese, a subversive classic that broke new ground for YA literature.

A boy's search for his father becomes a desperate journey to unlock a secret past.

But the past must not be remembered if the boy is to survive. As he searches for the truth that hovers at the edge of his mind, the boyand readersarrive at a shattering conclusion.

';An absorbing, even brilliant job. The book is assembled in mosaic fashion: a tiny chip here, a chip there.

. . .

Everything is related to something else; everything builds and builds to a fearsome climax. . .

. [Cormier] has the knack of making horror out of the ordinary, as the masters of suspense know how to do.'The New York Times Book Review

';A horrifying tale of government corruption, espionage, and counter espionage told by an innocent young victim. .

. . The buildup of suspense is terrific.'School Library Journal, starred review

An ALA Notable Children's Book
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
A Horn Book Fanfare
A Library of Congress Children's Book of the Year
A Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award Nominee

Автор: Cormier, R
Название: Chocolate War, The/Beyond the Chocolate War
ISBN: 014132483X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780141324838
Издательство: Random House - Penguin
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Описание: The head of Trinity College asks Archie Costello, the leader of The Vigils, a secret society that rules the school, to sell 20,000 boxes of chocolates in the annual fund-raising effort. But Carter and Obie, leading members of The Vigils, can`t contemplate the future until they have destroyed Archie Costello.

Автор: Cormier, Renee
Название: Engaged for growth!
ISBN: 1897453280 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781897453285
Издательство: Gazelle Book Services
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Цена: 17150.00 T
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Описание: "Throughout Canada, the United States, Europe and the developed world, disengaged employees pull down profits and productivity and cost their employers and the global economy hundreds of billions of dollars every year. Studies show more than 70% of the employees at most companies do the absolute bare minimum - or less, depriving employers of any meaningful contribution, creativity, exemplary conduct or enthusiasm. Engaged for Growth author Renee Cormier pinpoints the cause of this widespread worker malaise - leadership - and offers easy-to-follow, low-cost solutions to improve leadership, workforce engagement, productivity - and profits This is a must-read for everyone desiring superb leadership and a motivated, inspired, workforce. Serious about boosting your bottom line today? You need Cormier's advice. Now " - Michael B Davie, author, Winning Ways and Success Stories "I wrote this book because I am passionate about working with business leaders to create work environments that drive positive business results... Given the statistics and the state of the economy, I feel there is a strong need for businesses to work toward changing their corporate culture... I get enormous satisfaction from providing meaningful guidance to leaders at all levels of an organization and from watching them create powerful teams that get things done and contribute to the bottom line. It absolutely thrills me to hear my clients tell me I made a difference in the way they work with their employees and that the results of the changes they made are very favourable." - Renee Cormier, author, Engaged for Growth , employee engagement specialist/consultant, and President, Powerhouse Conferences, a company dedicated to working with businesses to increase efficiency, productivity and growth