Resultados para "animales" en Ciencia ficción y fantasía

Dive into the incisive mind of George Orwell through his most powerful novels, ground-breaking reportage, and unforgettable essays. This collection brings together Orwell’s sharp political insight, moral clarity, and unmatched storytelling, offering listeners a panoramic view of a writer whose work continues to resonate across generations.

Meet Max, the cleverest canine detective in Willowbrook, and his sharp-minded partner, Mia! Together, they’re ready to solve the town’s most puzzling mysteries—big and small. When things go missing, strange occurrences happen, or a mystery needs unraveling, Mia and Max are always on the case. From the case of the missing necklace to uncovering a long-lost treasure, no puzzle is too tricky for this dynamic duo. Whether it's sniffing out hidden clues or cracking codes, Max's sharp instincts and Mia's quick thinking make them the perfect team.

When an act of mercy ends in betrayal, the companions are attacked, and three of their crew abducted. Led by Ryan, the remaining members set out on a deadly rescue mission. Standing in their way—a forest overrun by barbaric cultists and mutated beasts. Alien animals hide behind every tree. Strange creatures creep through the canopy. An apex predator watches, ceaselessly, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.

Stories and animals have long travelled the same routes. Through our heritage of charming, quirky and profound tales, you will find yourself re-acquainted with Britain's wondrous fauna. Find out how hedgehog ended up with spines and what makes him scuttle so fast, discover how pigs saved a prince from leprosy and why the wealthy lord was so intent on capturing the black fox. Sharon Jacksties' wonderful book combines traditional stories, little-known zoological facts and true anecdotes to create a treasure trove of stories for animal lovers of every kind.

What happens when ill-treated farm animals gang up to throw out their lazy, corrupt and power-drunk rulers? Animal Farm is born. As humans get ousted from Manor Farm and animals take control, their utopian fantasy of running a farm on the basis of equality soon begins to crumble before their eyes. The rebellion of the animals, led by the two pigs Napoleon and Snowball, gives way to corrupt practices that lead to unthinkable consequences.

Maurey's got bigger problems than a judgy judge to deal with: He has a murderer to bring to justice. And he's working on a short clock. Animal Tails for Grownups is a short collection of four vignettes that takes the listener inside the worlds of mice, dogs, cats, and horses. From your perspective, perhaps trapping and killing mice just makes you a responsible homeowner. As Maurey sees it? You're a genocideer! Dogs, cats, and horses? They have a bone or two to pick with humans as well.

“In villages where women bore most of the weight of a constricted life, witches flew by night on broomsticks,” said Italo Calvino of the way imagination bridges the gap between everyday existence and an idealized alternative. The 15 stories of Animal Wife are each about girls and women who cross this threshold seeking liberation from family responsibilities, from societal expectations, from their own minds.

Tras la muerte de su madre, Irma resuelve tomar un avión y refugiarse en una playa. A medida que atraviesa el duelo, el cuerpo de la protagonista, su instinto y su percepción, comenzarán a experimentar una transformación tan inesperada como natural. El proceso de metamorfosis que lleva hacia la animalidad ha sido explorado por la literatura desde sus mismos inicios, con hitos célebres que van desde la mitología clásica hasta la prosa contemporánea.

Cuentos de Animales es una recreación de las mejores leyendas del universo. Este audiolibro recoge argumentos producidos nuevamente a partir de fabulistas como Esopo, Jean de La Fontaine, Félix María Samaniego y Tomás de Iriarte. Su trama guarda el frescor inconfundible de la sabiduría popular, y en cada final, nos espera una moraleja siempre dispuesta a llevarnos por el camino de la reflexión.

In the Early settler days, the British did more than go to war. Many found the local folklore and beliefs fascinating, and collected them together. This is one of the first explorations of South African folk tales.

A aguardada sequência do best-seller O gato que amava livros – uma história inspiradora sobre um gato esperto, uma menina que adora livros e o poder transformador da leitura.Nanami Kosaki adora ler. A biblioteca local se tornou o seu lar longe de casa, e os livros, seus melhores amigos. Quando Nanami começa a reparar que alguns dos seus livros favoritos estão desaparecendo das prateleiras da biblioteca, ela passa a suspeitar de um homem de terno cinzento cujo comportamento furtivo não lhe parece nem um pouco certo.

Alexis hat sich in Sparta den Ruf einer unbarmherzigen, gefährlichen Kriegerin erworben. Das verlockt nicht wenige Männer, ihr Glück bei Alexis zu versuchen. Kharon und Augustus, die beiden düsteren Götter der Unterwelt geben sich jede Mühe ihr zu gefallen. Doch auch Alexis attraktive Mentoren Achilles und Patro sind sich auf einmal sicher, dass sie und Alexis füreinander bestimmt sind. Es sieht so aus, als müsste zwischen den Göttern wählen – aber ist das wirklich eine gute Idee?

In una biblioteca infinita, tra corridoi che si perdono oltre l'orizzonte delle parole, risuona l'eco dell'antica musica del Gatto Chitarrista. Dove si nasconde? Qual è la sua vera identità? Seguendo il volo dell’immaginazione, un viaggiatore curioso si perderà in un mondo fantastico e surreale tra avventure, misteri, inganni e straordinarie rivelazioni.

In una biblioteca infinita, tra corridoi che si perdono oltre l'orizzonte delle parole, risuona l'eco dell'antica musica del Gatto Chitarrista. Dove si nasconde? Qual è la sua vera identità? Seguendo il volo dell’immaginazione, un viaggiatore curioso si perderà in un mondo fantastico e surreale tra avventure, misteri, inganni e straordinarie rivelazioni.

Neugierig und ein wenig ängstlich durchstreift das Schmetterlingsmädchen Schaparak einen düsteren Keller. Doch sie verfängt sich im Netz der Spinne. Bezaubert durch die Freundlichkeit des Schmetterlings bringt die Spinne es nicht übers Herz, sie aufzufressen. Sie stellt Schaparak eine Bedingung: Such ein Ersatzfutter. Das Abenteuer beginnt. Auf der Suche nach "Ersatzfutter" für die Spinne lernt Schaparak viele andere Tiere kennen.

Deep in the jungle, where life was peaceful and nature was vibrant, lived a little monkey pampered by his loving mother. But the peace was short-lived; humans invaded the jungle, turning his world upside down. Amidst fire and loss, the monkey's journey into a strange new world full of surprises began, where he meets characters who change his life forever, from the wise elder monkey to the kind circus trainer. Between adventures and challenges, the monkey tells his story, in which drama and humanity blend, discovering the meaning of freedom and love in unexpected places.

Une nuit d'été, sur le plateau de Malefougasse, parmi "deux cents hommes et cent mille bêtes", Giono, l'imagination exaltée par des contes flottant au vent des collines, assiste stupéfait à un singulier spectacle, une véritable cérémonie secrète. À la lueur des feux, au son des harpes éoliennes et des flûtes à eau, une dizaine de bergers jouent un drame épique dans une langue tissée de visions, mêlant le provençal, le génois, le corse, le piémontais.

"Se gli uomini fossero meno avidi, ci sarebbe latte sia per i nostri cuccioli che per loro e, se ci nutrissero con ciò che ci fa bene, il nostro latte sarebbe più sano e noi vivremmo più a lungo. Se non ci trattassero in modo crudele". Un racconto sulla Natura per bambini dai 9 ai 90 anni... Corre l'anno 2127, il mondo si è ingrigito e l’uomo comanda su ogni altra forma vivente. La mucca Bella rinchiusa in un allevamento, insieme alle sue compagne, è maltrattata da uno stalliere. Pino, il topolino, le incita a ribellarsi e organizza la loro fuga.

A livraria Natsuke era uma loja de livros usados quase fora da cidade. Quem passava por lá via estantes que iam do chão até o teto, abarrotadas das mais maravilhosas obras literárias. Rintaro Natsuki amava aquele lugar, erguido pelo trabalho do avô que o criou, com todo o seu coração–passou muitas horas felizes lendo o que desejava por aqueles corredores. A livraria era o refúgio perfeito para o garoto doce, porém recluso.

Cosa impedisce agli esseri umani di provare più empatia per gli animali? Ekaterina Sedia prova a rispondere con una storia di amicizia tra un ragazzo e il suo maialino.