Dan Walker je autorom detských kníh, ktorý vytvára fantasy dobrodružné príbehy. Jeho tvorba sa vyznačuje pútavým rozprávaním a angažovanosťou vo vzdelávacom sektore, kde pracuje v špecializovanom centre pre autizmus. Walkerove diela často skúmajú témy dobrodružstva a fantázie, čím si získavajú obľubu medzi mladými čitateľmi. Jeho prístup k písaniu je ovplyvnený celoživotnou láskou k príbehom a kreativite.
Popular TV presenter Dan Walker is back, determined to keep shining a light on the kindness, compassion and selflessness which continue to characterise so many people and their actions right across the country.
In Remarkable People, Dan Walker, the host of BBC1's Breakfast, recounts inspiring stories of the courage and selflessness of people he has met throughout his career. An uplifting tonic for the darkness and negativity of recent times.
The Light Hunters have fought Monsters for centuries and Squad Juno are the very best at it. From cities to villages, the young group’s abilities are on show for all to see now that their powers don’t have to be used in secret. Every victory they have prevents a Monster from taking more victims, preventing more loss. Lux Dowd, Squad Juno’s healer, has had more than enough loss ... But a more immediate loss is that of his powers. Lux can’t – or won’t – heal his teammates. Whenever he tries, a terrible energy comes from within and hurts the people around him. Lux can’t afford to lose anymore of those he cares about. Sent on a mission that could end their war against the Monsters, the Light Hunters soon find themselves making new allies in their quest to unearth an Ancient secret that may be able to stop the attacks. Could this really be the last monster they fight?
Exploring the evolution of water management in San Diego County, this book delves into the history of significant dams, aqueducts, and reservoirs. It provides a comprehensive overview of modern water distribution, tracing the journey from natural sources to household taps across various water districts. The inclusion of charts, maps, and photographs enriches the narrative, offering readers a visual understanding of the region's water infrastructure and its development over time.
Set in 1580 amidst Queen Elizabeth's vibrant Court, the story follows Edward de Vere, the Earl of Oxford, as he navigates a passionate yet forbidden romance with the Queen's new maid of honor. This intense love affair fuels his creativity, leading him to pen 25 sonnets and a lengthy play dedicated to his enigmatic muse, the Dark Lady. The narrative intertwines themes of love, artistry, and the constraints of societal expectations in a richly historical context.
A hilarious collection of Dan Walker's favourite football stories, including many of his own personal highlights
Spannung und Action pur: ein Kinderbuch ab 10 für alle Fans von „Fluch der Karibik"! Zoya DeLaroses Leben steht kopf, als eine Bande von Himmelsdieben sie entführt. Die sagenumwobene Dragonfly , ein fliegendes Piratenschiff, ist ab jetzt ihr Zuhause. Mit dem ersten Schritt auf das Luftschiff betritt Zoya eine Welt voller Abenteuer: Meteoritenstürme, Schwertkämpfe und vergessen geglaubte Schätze ... Und mit einem Feind, der es auf Zoyas Leben abgesehen hat, lernt die Heldin der Lüfte, sich ihren Ängsten zu stellen und ihr Schicksal selbst in die Hand zu nehmen!
