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        Children's & YA

        A Magical Christmas with the Snow Fairy

        by Stefanie Dahle

        Emmo would also like to celebrate Christmas for a change. He’s lucky that his best friend Gwendoline, the Snow Fairy, is there to help him with his preparations. A Christmas tree, presents, delicious biscuits, sweet-smelling baked apples, and of course glittering white snow - all in readiness for the most wonderful Christmas party the Silver Forest has ever seen. With Stefanie Dahle’s enchanting illustrations, this solid, read-aloud picture book will accompany big and little picture-book lovers through a wonderfully harmonious Advent and Christmas.

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        January 1982

        Anna Livia Plurabelle

        by James Joyce, Georg Goyert

        ›Anna Livia Plurabelle‹ ist das berühmteste, meistzitierte Kapitel des unübersetzbarsten aller Bücher, »Finnegans Wake« von James Joyce. Unser Band bringt den Text des Originals, eine alte und zwei neue Übertragungen (von Wolfgang Hildesheimer und Hans Wollschläger) und eine Einführung von Klaus Reichert. ALP, nach Arno Schmidt die »All-Frau«, die Zusammensetzung »aus der schönen rot-gehaarten Isolde, den Maggies und sonstigen ›Stundentänzerinnen‹«, ist für Joyce das weibliche Prinzip des Universums, Wasser, Erde, Eva, Isis, Isolde und Psyche in einem; sie tritt zu Beginn des Buches mit den Fluten der Liffey auf und wird am Ende im Traum wie ein Fluß dem väterlichen Ozean zugetragen, wo alles sich verliert, sich wiederfindet und von neuem beginnt. »Was soll nun der deutsche Leser mit dem Buch anfangen? Er kann sich ans Nach-Prüfen, Nach-Denken, Nach-Schmecken, Nach-Sprechen von Hildesheimers und Wollschlägers Übertragung machen. Er wird entdecken, daß »Finnegans Wake« doch, wenn man nicht den falschen Ehrgeiz hegt, gleich alles ›verstehen‹ zu wollen, ein ›funeral‹ ist, nämlich eines der Begräbnisse des herkömmlichen Romans, und ein ›fun for all‹, ein Spaß für alle.« »Jörg Drews«

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        Literature & Literary Studies
        November 2021

        Encountering The Book of Margery Kempe

        by Laura Kalas, Laura Varnam, David Matthews, Anke Bernau, James Paz

        This innovative critical volume brings the study of Margery Kempe into the twenty-first century. Structured around four categories of 'encounter' - textual, internal, external and performative - the volume offers a capacious exploration of The Book of Margery Kempe, characterised by multiple complementary and dissonant approaches. It employs a multiplicity of scholarly and critical lenses, including the intertextual history of medieval women's literary culture, medical humanities, history of science, digital humanities, literary criticism, oral history, the global Middle Ages, archival research and creative re-imagining. Revealing several new discoveries about Margery Kempe and her Book in its global contexts, and offering multiple ways of reading the Book in the modern world, it will be an essential companion for years to come.

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        Literature & Literary Studies
        April 2023

        Encountering The Book of Margery Kempe

        by Laura Kalas, Laura Varnam

        This innovative critical volume brings the study of Margery Kempe into the twenty-first century. Structured around four categories of 'encounter' - textual, internal, external and performative - the volume offers a capacious exploration of The Book of Margery Kempe, characterised by multiple complementary and dissonant approaches. It employs a multiplicity of scholarly and critical lenses, including the intertextual history of medieval women's literary culture, medical humanities, history of science, digital humanities, literary criticism, oral history, the global Middle Ages, archival research and creative re-imagining. Revealing several new discoveries about Margery Kempe and her Book in its global contexts, and offering multiple ways of reading the Book in the modern world, it will be an essential companion for years to come.

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        Children's & YA
        2019

        Hoverla

        by Kateryna Mikhalitsyna (Author), Svitlana Balukh (Illustrator)

        Hoverla is the tallest mountain in Ukraine. Many people climb it every year. But what do we know about it? Where does its name come from? Where does the Prut waterfall flow? Why is it so important not to trample down the moutain slopes? The story is told by the mountain itself, and many interesting facts and beautiful illustrations will introduce the readers to the diverse world of Hoverla and its inhabitants. Hoverla shows that everything has its unique voice, even the stones if you know how to listen.   From 5 to 10 years, 820 words Rightsholders: Nargis Gafurova and Anna Tiurina; crocus.publishers@gmail.com

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        Personal & social issues
        2022

        Let's Hold Hands, Sister

        by Oksana Lushchevska (Author), Anna Surgan (Illustrator)

        Ten-year-old sisters Vita and Zlata share their dreams with each other: they would like to go to the forest, swim in the river, lie in the grass, and look at the clouds. They also want to learn some spells so that peace reigns on Earth, but magic exists only in fairy tales... This kind and gentle story tells that there is something more powerful in life than spells: being close to your loved ones and holding hands with them. And imagine being  friends with a funny poodle like Buka, that shows to everyone how to laugh and love! This book is a bright and honest reflection of children's confusion during one of life's harshest experiences: war. This warm play was written in the form of a dialogue to be recited. Thus the text can be read or acted out with children at home, in classes, in school theaters or theater groups. Readers can even stage a play online for relatives and friends who are not nearby!   From 9 to 12 years, 590 words Rightsholders: Nargis Gafurova and Anna Tiurina, crocus.publishers@gmail.com

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        September 2019

        Akte Luftballon

        Zwei Mädchen, eine Mauer, eine Freundschaft fürs Leben

        by Stefanie Wally

        Ein kleiner gelber Luftballon überwindet Grenzen und schenkt der sechsjährigen Stefanie aus Dossenheim bei Heidelberg im Frühling 1977 eine Brieffreundin aus Lommatzsch bei Meißen. In unzähligen Briefen, die anfangs die ersten Schreibversuche der Mädchen sind, verbinden sie im Laufe der Jahre ihre Leben miteinander. Stefanie Wally erzählt die wahre Geschichte dieser tiefen und ungewöhnlichen Freundschaft und schildert in mitreißender Frische, was die Generation der in den 1970er-Jahren Geborenen umtrieb. Eine ebenso flott geschriebene wie nachdenklich machende Geschichte zweier Freundinnen im geteilten Deutschland. Eine Frauenfreundschaft, die Grenzen überwindet.

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        Children's & YA
        2015

        A Coin

        by Anna Khromova (Author), Anna Sarvira (Illustrator)

        Little Romko lost his coin but he was not upset for long, since he acquired something much more valuable. This Ukrainian-English bilingual board book tells the story of the extraordinary in everyday life and shows how a bit of humour and imagination can turn a perfectly ordinary day into something unusual.   From 3 to 6 years, 1686 words (English and Ukrainian bilingual edition) Rightsholders: Oksana Lushcevska, olushchevska@gmail.com

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        Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

        DENSE

        by Stefanie Sargnagel

        "Hi everyone! My name is Steffi (Stefanie) and I am starting this book today to speak freely about my life. Here’s a little about me: I live in Vienna, Austria, in a nice little flat in a cosy council estate, which has a lot of Rottweilers who I think are really cute. I went through a lot of stuff between the age of 16 and 20. Once a crazy person tried to kill me – I still have a scar on my hand to prove it.’" Stefanie Sargnagel is an Internet star, an audience magnet and a unique author. This is her first book, pretty much a classic coming-of-age novel.

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        Children's & YA
        2021

        My Mommiest Mommy

        by Halyna Kyrpa (Author), Grasya Oliyko (Illustrator)

        This book is about an everyday mommy. Perhaps she could have been a queen if she hadn't overslept on New Year's night, the night when miracles happen. Who knows? This book is also about the most ordinary of girls who talks about her love for her mommy, her daddy, her small baby brother in her mommy's tummy, and everything that is truly important in her life.   From 3 to 6 years, 2120 words Rightsholder: Nargis Gafurova and Anna Tiurina, crocus.publishers@gmail.com

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        Children's & YA
        2019

        Run, Salamader, run!

        by Masha Serdiuk (Author), Mariana Mykytiuk (Illustrator)

        Fiery salamander, rain salamander, sismoloko, lizard, kachur... these are all names given to the spotted lizard that lives in the Carpathian forests! And it is not by chance that she is called fiery, as this salamander has a real superpower that comes in handy during its amazing daily adventures, helping it every time! With an exciting story, interesting facts, and colorful illustrations, this educational book will help children and adults to learn more about the magical world of nature and the inhabitants of the Carpathian forests.   From 5 to 10 years, 690 words Rightsholders: Nargis Gafurova and Anna Tiurina;  crocus.publishers@gmail.com

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        December 2020

        Anna

        Eine Kindheit

        by Erika Pluhar

        Anna ist die Tochter einer Schauspielerin und eines geschäftstüchtigen, machtverliebten, genialischen Designers. Die Eltern stehen im Licht der Öffentlichkeit. Die Familie leidet unter dem exzessiven Lebensstil des Vaters, die Mutter wird vom Schauspielberuf immer intensiver gefordert. Anna verbringt viel Zeit mit häufig wechselnden Kindermädchen, glückliche Familienmomente sind gezählt. Ein gemeinsamer Urlaub auf Mykonos erweist sich für die junge Familie als lebensverändernd, belastet jedoch Annas Kinderwelt noch einschneidender … Erika Pluhar beschreibt eine Kindheit im Ausnahmezustand. Einfühlsam, offen, schonungslos.

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        October 2023

        Anna Pawlowa

        Little People, Big Dreams. Deutsche Ausgabe | Kinderbuch ab 4 Jahre

        by María Isabel Sánchez Vegara, Sue Downing, Svenja Becker

        Anna ist acht Jahre alt, da nimmt sie die Mutter zum ersten Mal ins Theater mit. Das St. Petersburger Ballett tanzt Dornröschen. Danach steht für Anna fest: Sie will zur Bühne und Tänzerin werden. Mit zehn wird sie in die Theaterakademie aufgenommen. Aber die kleine, zierliche Anna wird von den Mitschülerinnen gehänselt, ihre Arme seien zu lang, die Füße krumm. Sie trainiert hart, und an der Seite des legendären Rudolf Nurejew wird sie zu einer der berühmtesten und erfolgreichsten Primaballerinen, die nicht nur die Opernhäuser der Welt für sich einnimmt, sondern mit ihrer Ausstrahlung auch ganze Fußballstadien füllt. Unsterblich ist ihr Tanz-Solo als „sterbender Schwan“. Little People, Big Dreams erzählt von den beeindruckenden Lebensgeschichten großer Menschen: Jede dieser Persönlichkeiten, ob Philosophin, Forscherin oder Sportler, hat Unvorstellbares erreicht. Dabei begann alles, als sie noch klein waren: mit großen Träumen.

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        Humanities & Social Sciences
        January 2021

        Anna of Denmark

        The material and visual culture of the Stuart courts, 1589–1619

        by Jemma Field

        Approaching the Stuart courts through the lens of the queen consort, Anna of Denmark, this study is underpinned by three key themes: translating cultures, female agency and the role of kinship networks and genealogical identity for early modern royal women. Illustrated with a fascinating array of objects and artworks, the book follows a trajectory that begins with Anna's exterior spaces before moving to the interior furnishings of her palaces, the material adornment of the royal body, an examination of Anna's visual persona and a discussion of Anna's performance of extraordinary rituals that follow her life cycle. Underpinned by a wealth of new archival research, the book provides a richer understanding of the breadth of Anna's interests and the meanings generated by her actions, associations and possessions.

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        Children's & YA
        January 2020

        Three Brave Knights

        by Anna Tretyak (Author), Natalya Chorna (Illustrator)

        Once upon a time, three brave knights appeared in the modern world! However, here's the surprise: these knights are actually three cheeky little girls pretending to be knights! Their imagination transforms ordinary objects and people into marvelous creatures, turning an ordinary day into an exciting adventure. They embark on many brave feats during their day, including fighting a dragon and, of course, saving a princess! The author demonstrates that children, and even adults, can be whoever they want with the power of imagination.   From 3 to 6 years, 304 words Rightsholders: hanna.bulhakova@ranok-school.com

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        Children's & YA

        The Magical Pharmacy (4). The Contest of a Thousand Talents

        by Anna Ruhe/ Claudia Carls

        A world full of scents – and an adventure full of magic, racing hearts and dangers! Luzie Alvenstein can sense it right down to her fingertips: there is something wrong with the invitation she is holding in her hand. Her rival Elodie de Richemont has invited her to enter the “Contest of a thousand talents” – a competition for the world’s finest scent pharmacists. Of course the only thing Elodie is interested in is finding new talents to run her scent pharmacies. But Luzie has no choice. Together with Mats, Leon and Daan de Bruijn she goes to England in order to take part in the competition. What begins as a great game soon develops into a fight for survival – and this threatens to rob Luzie of everything she has ever loved… This is the fourth volume in the bestselling series of children’s books for boys and girls aged 10+. Written by the highly successful author Anna Ruhe and with atmospheric and beautifully detailed black-and-white illustrations by Claudia Carls.

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        Adventure stories (Children's/YA)
        January 2021

        Four Princesses

        by Oleksandra Orlova (Author), Anna Surgan (Illustrator)

        We know that the daughters of Yaroslav the Wise all married European kings. But who were they really? The author imagined what the childhood of Kyiv princesses could have been. Clever, derisive, playful girls — and at the same time, future rulers that have to learn princely virtues and honor books.    From 5 to 8 years, 5433 words Rightsholders: a.makhnyk@portalbooks.com.ua

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        Children's & YA
        January 2022

        A Tale Of Light

        by Khrystyna Lukashchuk (Author), Khrystyna Lukashchuk (Illustrator)

        This unique picture book is a creation of Khrystyna Lukashchuk, a well-known Ukrainian author and artist recognized as one of the best illustrators of independent Ukraine. From the emergence of Ukraine through its darkest times to its final victory over evil,  A Tale Of Light allows us to find answers to dramatic questions: how can we explain to children why there is a war in their country? Why can not the enemy leave the Ukrainian land in peace? What will help us to defeat the enemy for good? The profound symbolic images that the author recreated will guide the readers along their journey. Ukrainians have been tapping into them for long times to find a source of harmony and internal strength –  they are a powerful source of Light sustained by Ukrainian history, culture, and language. No enemy, however big or conniving, can destroy this Light.   From 3 to 6 years, 719 words Rightsholders: bondarenkosvetlak@gmail.com

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