Bøger af Mark Bowles

Henry Nash has hauled his way from a working class childhood in Bradford, through an undergraduate degree at Oxford, and into adulthood and an academic elite. But still, he can''t escape his anger. As the world - and men in particular - continue to disappoint him, so does his rage grow in momentum until it becomes almost rapturous. And lethal. A savagely funny novel that disdains literary and moral conventions, All My Precious Madness is also a work of deep empathy even when that also means understanding the darkest parts of humanity. It is, as critic Stephen Mitchelmore says, the book for everyone who longs for ''an English Bernhard'' - and to read one of the most electric debuts of the last decade.

What does Zoila the Zebra do when she sees Armando, her armadillo best amigo, not following basic healthcare prevention guidelines? How does she help to encourage him to keep himself and others safe during a pandemic? Could her solution help others also follow the rules? Zoila's Three Tricks to Help Avoid Getting Sick is the story about how Zoila the Zebra cheered up her friend who was sad about not being able to hug his grandparents and play with his friends. She invented ways to make following health guidelines more fun! With her tricks, she helped her reluctant friend want to wear a mask, wash his hands, and keep a safe social distance. Zoila's tricks are not just for armadillos. The zebra's tricks can also be used for children and all who attend schools during times when viruses spread through communities.

Just as the stripes of a zebra are unique to each animal, so too is the reader of this book. Follow Zoila the Zebra as she tells her story about the journey from Mexico to the United States in her search of the American Dream. Along the way, she learns to overcome loneliness, experience a new culture, and gain confidence in herself as a strong leader. Through her acronym "WOW," Zoila lovingly and joyfully expresses her Words of Wisdom. She inspires children to have the courage to do the right thing, treat others with respect, and live a bully-free life.

Gwensie's dreams are so big that she often cannot fall asleep!Listen in as Gwensie shares her life ambitions with her grandmother before bedtime. The wise grandmother listens carefully to each one: Actress, Ballerina, Princess, President, Baker, Singer, Veterinarian, Firefighter, Toy Maker, Scientist, Botanist, Mathematician, Comedian, and Author.The grandmother then uses each dream as an opportunity to teach Gwensie a lesson about building a strong character, and staying grounded, humble, and giving no matter what one achieves in life.That is, until the dreamer gets tired and is ready to start counting her sheep.