Martin Pistorius Knihy

Strhující vítězství chlapce, jenž se stal vězněm vlastního těla Deset let žil ve vegetativním stavu a jen on sám věděl, že je při plném vědomí. Nyní vypráví svůj neuvěřitelný, úžasný a zároveň otřesný příběh, který se stal světovým bestsellerem. V lednu roku 1988 se jihoafrický školák Martin Pistorius vrátil domů z vyučování a stěžoval si na bolest v krku. Nikdy potom se už do školy nevrátil. Během roku dosud naprosto zdravý chlapec degeneroval – kompletně ochrnul, přestal komunikovat i vnímat. Do čtrnáctých narozenin z něj byla jen prázdná schránka. Nepředstavitelných deset let poté strávil při plném vědomí, ale uvězněný v těle, které mu znemožňovalo dát cokoli najevo. Chápal a prožíval všechno, co se kolem něj a s ním dělo, jenže byl úplně bezmocný, pokud šlo o komunikaci. Návrat z nicoty je příběh, který napsal sám Martin poté, kdy se s pomocí moderních komunikačních metod vrátil zpět do života. S naprostou upřímností a otevřeností líčí vše, co prožíval jako jasně myslící bytost, o níž se ostatní domnívali, že jen přežívá ve vegetativním stadiu. Od perverzního a krutého chování některých takzvaných pečovatelů, hřešících na jeho bezmocnost, přes obětavost a soucit dalších až po nezdolné odhodlání těch, kteří věřili, že v jeho pohledu vidí záblesky inteligence.

A semiautobiographical coming-of-age middle-grade graphic novel featuring a girl with severe allergies who just wants to find the perfect pet At home, Maggie is the odd one out. Her parents are preoccupied with the new baby they're expecting, and her younger brothers are twins and always in their own world. Maggie thinks a new puppy is the answer, but when she goes to select one on her birthday, she breaks out in hives and rashes. She's severely allergic to anything with fur Can Maggie outsmart her allergies and find the perfect pet? With illustrations by Michelle Mee Nutter, Megan Wagner Lloyd draws on her own childhood to tell a heartfelt story of family, friendship, and finding a place to belong.

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a... pancake? Here is a delightfully clever and endearingly funny graphic novel about a pancake named Peggy, who accidentally develops superhero abilities and must defend her home of Breakfast Town. Life in Breakfast Town is pretty uneventful for Peggy Pancake. Her parents are always on her case, she's stuck in her perfect brother's shadow, and she just can't seem to avoid the Bacon Bullies at school. That is until one day, after an accidental mixup, Peggy finds herself with superhero abilities... Now, Peggy can flip! She can fight! She can FLY! With the help of her new friend, Luc Croissant, Peggy must master her newfound skills. But danger is lurking in the Maple Mountains where Dr. Evil Breakfast Sandwich and his evil Henchtoasts are plotting something sinister. Can Peggy harness her powers and save all that is dear? Find out in: SUPER PANCAKE!

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a . . . pancake? The syrupy superhero of Breakfast Town, Peggy Pancake, is now up against her toughest, scariest obstacle yet: babysitting. When we last saw our hero Peggy Pancake, she was mastering her newfound superhero abilities and saving her sidekick, Luc Croissant, from the scary clutches of Dr. Evil Breakfast Sandwich and his sinister Henchtoasts. Now, Peggy balances being a superhero with her everyday life--going to school and hiding her crime-fighting identity from her family. This Spring Break, Peggy has homework to complete: write an instructional "How To" paper. Peggy's mom volunteers her to babysit five rambunctious mini muffins so she can write about "how to be responsible." That shouldn't be too bad, right? But Peggy soon learns that she underestimated her responsibility...and created an accidental villian in the process. Can Peggy and Luc save Breakfast Town and all that is dear? Find out in: SUPER PANCAKE AND THE MINI MUFFIN MAYHEM!

The Creative Writing Playbook is a SUPER FUN guided activity book for kids that inspires creativity!

'Penetration', by Carolyn Lloyd-Davies, is a socially provocative piece of theatre, of particular significance in the light of recent shocking reports in the UK about the low level of prosecutions for rape and sexual assault.Based on true events, the play follows the stories of Anna, a rape complainant, and Sean, the defendant, with insight and sensitivity. Anna's manipulative and coercive boyfriend James, adds an additional undertone to the play, as does the perspective of Felicity, Sean's mother. This heart-breaking, multi-layered play jolts the audience into exploring the implications of consent, focusing on the impact of toxic coercive relationships, the power of social media and the need for healthy sexual boundaries especially when alcohol or drugs blur the lines.