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Historikern
by: Elizabeth Kostova (2005)
isbn: 9137127225
Abstract:
Amsterdam 1972. En ung kvinna utforskar en kväll faderns bibliotek och finner en antik bok och en samling gömda, gulnade brev. Breven är ställda till "Min käre och olycksalige efterträdare", och de kastar henne in i en värld hon aldrig kunnat drömma om - en labyrint där hemligheterna om hennes far historikerns förflutna och hennes mors mystiska öde flätas samman med en ofattbar ondska dold i historiens djup.
Det handlar om den medeltida härskaren vars barbariska välde lade grunden till legenden om Dracula. Generationer av historiker har riskerat sitt rykte, sitt förnuft och till och med sina liv för att lära sig sanningen om härskaren och Dracula.
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Harry Potter and the half-blood prince
by: J.K. Rowling (2005)
isbn: 0439784549
Abstract:
In the previous book, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the last chapter, titled 'The Second War Begins,' started:
'In a brief statement on Friday night, Minister for Magic Cornelius Fudge confirmed that He Who Must Not Be Named has returned to this country and is once more active.
'It is with great regret that I must confirm that the wizard styling himself Lord well, you know who I mean is alive and among us again,' said Fudge.'
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince takes up the story of Harry Potter's sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry at this point as Voldemort's power and followers are increasing day by day, in the midst of this battle of good and evil.
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Comment by ayzee: (2005-10-26 12:02:35)
Grade: 5
Review:
Som man längtat efter boken. Harry och hans vänner har verkligen växt till sig, och det känner man. Så underbart att drömma sig bort i boken. Tyvärr tar den slut för fort.
Kronprinsessan
by: Hanne Vibeke-Holst (2003)
isbn: 9100103608
Abstract:
Handlar om en dansk tjej som blir miljöminister. Man får följa hennes tid som detta.
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Comment by ayzee: (2005-10-26 11:54:53)
Grade: 1
Review:
En av de absolut sämsta böcker jag läst. Inget händer, bara lite runt runt i politiken och hur svårt det är att hinna med familjen. En skildring som är riktigt tråkig och inte innehåller något speciellt. Jag läste inte ens färdigt den (vilket är jätteovanligt)
Sagan om Valhalla: Idun
by: Johanne Hildebrandt (2003)
isbn: 9137121758
Abstract:
Fristående andra del av bronsålders-triologin Sagan om Valhalla. Möt människorna som sedan blev våra gudar och gudinnor.
Svartsoten drar som en löpeld över världen. Tor är maktlös när asarna börjar dö. Den enda som kan bryta förbanneldes när Freja, prästinnan han en gång älskade.
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Comment by Loriel: (2005-10-24 12:09:49)
Grade: 3
Review:
Bra, spännande och lättläst. Men man blir inte riktigt "ett med berättelsen".
Play Like a Man, Win Like a Woman
by: Gail Evans (2001)
isbn: 076790463X
Abstract:
Women make up almost half of today's labor force, but in corporate America they don't share half of the power. Only four of the Fortune 500 company CEOs are women, and it's only been in the last few years that even half of the Fortune 500 companies have more than one female officer.
A major reason for this? Most women were never taught how to play the game of business.
Throughout her career in the supercompetitive, male-dominated media industry, Gail Evans, one of the country's most powerful executives, has met innumerable women who tell her that they feel lost in the workplace, almost as if they were playing a game without knowing the directions.
She tells them that's exactly the case: Business is indeed a game, and like any game, there are rules to playing well. For the most part, Gail has discovered, women don't know them.
Men know these rules because they wrote them, but women often feel shut out of the process because they don't know when to speak up, when to ask for responsibility, what to say at an interview, and a lot of other key moves that can make or break a career.
Now, in her book Play Like a Man, Win Like a Woman, Gail Evans reveals the secrets to the playbook of success and teaches women at all levels of the organization--from assistant to vice president--how to play the game of business to their advantage.
Sharing with humor and candor her years of lessons from corporate life, Gail Evans gives readers practical tools for making the right decisions at work. Among the rules you will learn are:
- How to Keep Score at Work
- When to Take a Risk
- How to Deal with the Imposter Syndrome
- Ten Vocabulary Words That Mean Different
- Things to Men and Women
- Why Men Can be Ugly, and You Can't
- When to Quit Your Job
Evans is not saying that every woman has to play exactly by men's rules--not at all. Women bring many inherent traits to the workplace that can provide them with a potential advantage over men, such as a woman's ability to form relationships, or her intuition. But women do need to know the basic rules so that they can understand the full consequences of their every action and how it makes an impact on their career.
An honest and practical handbook that reveals important insights into relationships between men and women and work, Play Like a Man, Win Like a Woman, is a must-read for every woman who wants to leverage her power in the workplace.
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Comment by tess: (2006-05-30 00:00:00)
Grade: 5
Review:
This book took surprisingly long time to read for being so thin. The reason is so many thoughts were awakened and I found myself deep thinking of memories of the past and visions of my future. I like when a book helps me with that. I think I too often forget to stop and think and feel, I just move on to new adventures all the time!
Sometimes the text and examples were a bit too American for my taste but I could relate to most things and draw parallels to my own life and I could see how the situations would have been like in the Swedish/European business culture.
Gail Evans words really made me feel. Both angry feelings because of the business culture of today, and the fact that I will have to fight many times against prejudices against women. But also hope and fighting spirit. I feel I want to go out there today and meet the world and show it what I can. I will go out there with a straight back and a confident smile on my face. And I will win the game.
I warmly recommend this book to all women, independent on where and with what she works. Perfect to bring on the train and just read a few pages and then get lost in thoughts the rest of the journey.
Vindens skugga
by: Carlos Ruiz Zafķn (2001)
isbn: 9113016962
Abstract:
En av de första sommardagarna 1945 tar den unge Daniel Semperes pappa honom med till De bortglömda böckernas gravkammare i hjärtat av Barcelonas gamla stad. Där finner han romanen Vindens skugga av den bortglömde författareb Julián Carax, läser den under en natt och blir fullkomligt besatt av den och dess mystiske författare. Sökandet efter svaren på alla gåtor som omger boken och dess upphovsman kommer att prägla Daniels liv för all framtid. Varför har någon ansträngt sig så för att sopa igen spåren efter Julián Carax? Varför bevakar den sadistiske kommissarie Fumero varje steg Daniel tar? Varför börjar Daniels eget liv alltmer påminna om Julián Carax?
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Comment by loriel: (2006-06-10 12:22:31)
Grade: 5
Review:
Otroligt spännande bok! Den verkligen uppfyller sinnet med mystik och går inte att lägga ifrån sig!
Don't make me think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability (2nd Edition)
by: Steve Krug (2005)
isbn: 0321344758
Abstract:
Yesterday's Web looked far different from today's Web, and tomorrow's Web will look more different still. Amidst all of this change, however, one aspect of Web use remains the same: The sites that offer the best, easiest, most intuitive experience are the ones people visit again and again. To ensure that your sites provide that experience, you need this essential guide from usability guru Steve Krug that distills his years of on-the-job experience into a practical primer on the do's and don'ts of good Web design.
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Comment by tess: (2007-01-16 03:22:48)
Grade: 5
Review:
This book gave me lots of really useful tips and tricks. One of the best books in the area!
The Pragmatic Programmer
by: Andy Hunt and David Thomas (1999)
isbn: 020161622X
Abstract:
This working manual offers tips, tricks and guidance that can be used by all programmers of all levels. The focus is on creating pragmatic, functional code. The book is not concerned with creating elegant code, but on getting the job done.
Written as a series of self-contained sections and filled with entertaining anecdotes, thoughtful examples, and interesting analogies, The Pragmatic Programmer illustrates the best practices and major pitfalls of many different aspects of software development. Whether you're a new coder, an experienced programmer, or a manager responsible for software projects, use these lessons daily, and you'll quickly see improvements in personal productivity, accuracy, and job satisfaction. You'll learn skills and develop habits and attitudes that form the foundation for long-term success in your career. You'll become a Pragmatic Programmer.
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Comment by tess: (2007-01-15 10:59:16)
Grade: 5
Review:
A very good book! I enjoyed reading it since it is easy to read and because I felt I learned something new on every single page. All programmers should read this book!
Oh, boy!
by: Marie-Aude Murail (2000)
isbn: 978-2211056427
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Oh, boy !, c'est l'expression qui sort des lčvres de Barthélémy Morlevent, 26 ans, quand il est dépassé par les événements. Et, justement, les événements se précipitent lorsque lui tombe du ciel Siméon (14 ans), Morgane (huit ans) et Venise (cinq ans), trois demi-frčre et surs, orphelins de fraîche date dont il est la seule famille. Ou presque. Car il a déjā une demi-sur, plus âgée, plus "rangée" aussi. Lequel de ces deux aînés "héritera" de la jeune fratrie, dont les membres ont juré de ne pas se séparer ?
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Comment by tess: (2007-06-06 09:36:53)
Grade: 3
Review:
My first teenagers book in french! Funny and tragical at the same time. I enjoyed reading it!
Hamaguri, Le Poids des Secrets / 2
by: Aki Shimazaki (2000)
isbn: 978-2742765171
Abstract:
Deux petits enfants de Tokyo, Yukio et Yukiko, scellent un pacte de fidélité en inscrivant leurs noms ā l'intérieur d'une palourde, comme un serment d'amour éternel. Devenus adolescents, ils se retrouvent ā Nagasaki sans se reconnaître ; les sentiments qui les habitent désormais, qui les troublent profondément, leur seraient-ils interdits ? Aux derničres heures de sa vie, la mčre de Yukio cherchera ā ouvrir les yeux de son fils en lui remettant ce coquillage sorti du tiroir de l'oubli.
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Comment by tess: (2007-06-06 10:00:11)
Grade: 3
Review:
My first adults book. I read it in one day, so it's pretty short, easy to read and good.
It was a beautiful story about life and love.
Le Petit Nicolas
by: Sempé / Goscinny (1964)
isbn: 978-2070612765
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La maîtresse est inquičte, le photographe s'éponge le front, le Bouillon devient tout rouge, les mamans ont mauvaise mine, les papas font les guignols, le directeur part ā la retraite, quant ā l'inspecteur, il est reparti aussi vite qu'il était venu. Pourtant, ā l'école ou en famille, Geoffroy, Agnan, Eudes, Rufus, Clotaire, Maixent, Alceste, Joachim... et le Petit Nicolas sont presque toujours sages. Les premičres aventures du Petit Nicolas par deux auteurs de génie. Un chef-d'uvre d'humour et de tendresse, ā ne pas lire si vous n'aimez pas rire !
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Comment by tess: (2007-06-06 10:07:46)
Grade: 4
Review:
Sweet stories, easy to read in french. Makes you laugh.
Le Monde de Narnia: Le Neveu du Magicien
by: C.S. Lewis (1955)
isbn: 978-2070546428
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II était une fois, ā Londres, la petite Polly qui vivait une vie tranquille, jusqu'au jour oų elle rencontre son nouveau voisin, Digory. Héla, Digory vit avec sa mčre malade - son pčre est parti aux Indes- et un vieil oncle ā moitié fou. Et s'il était plutôt magicien? II propose aux deux enfants d'essayer des bagues magiques qui doivent les transporter dans un monde inconnu. Projetés au milieu d'une merveilleuse foręt, les deux amis découvrent qu'en sautant dans chacune des mares de la foręt, ils atterrissent dans un monde différent. Malheureusement tous les mondes ne sont pas heureux. Dans l'un d'entre eux ils trouvent une sorcičre maléfique. Elle les suit dans le monde le plus enchanté qu'il leur est donné de découvrir: le monde de Narnia. C'est une terre entičrement neuve, un paradis qui naît sous leurs yeux: des animaux innocents apparaissent, des plantes délicieuses poussent, dont cet arbre magique, porteur d'un fruit qui pourra peut-ętre guérir la mčre de Digory.
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Comment by tess: (2007-06-06 10:16:10)
Grade: 4
Review:
I think it was the third or fourth time I read this book. First in swedish, then in english, and now in french. It was my first french book, so I had some troubles with the language but it helped to know the story.
I love Narnia.
Le Bon Gros Géant
by: Roald Dahl (1982)
isbn: 978-2070513727
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Sophie ne ręve pas, cette nuit-lā, quand elle aperįoit de la fenętre de l'orphelinat une silhouette immense vętue d'une longue cape noire et munie d'une curieuse trompette. Une main énorme s'approche et la saisit. Et Sophie est emmenée au pays de géants. Terrifiée, elle se demande de quelle faįon elle va ętre dévorée. Mais la petite fille est tombée entre les mains d'un géant peu ordinare : c'est le B.B.G., le Bon Gros Géant, qui se nourrit de légumes, et souffle des ręves dans les chambres des enfants...
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Comment by : (2007-06-06 11:54:42)
Grade: 5
Review:
A wonderful story and a funny way of writing. I really recommend it! Especially if you just began learning french :-)
Sacrées sorcičres
by: Roald Dahl (1983)
isbn: 978-2070513383
Abstract:
Ce livre n'est pas un conte de fées, mais une histoire de vraies sorcičres. Vous n'y trouverez ni stupides chapeaux noirs, ni manches ā balai : la vérité est beaucoup plus épouvantable. Les vraies sorcičres sont habillées de faįon ordinaire, vivent dans des maisons ordinaires. En fait, elles ressemblent ā n'importe qui. Si on ajoute ā cela qu'une sorcičre passe son temps ā dresser les plans les plus démoniaques pur attirer les enfants dans ses filets, vous comprendrez pourquoi ce livre vous est indispensable!
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Comment by tess: (2007-06-06 12:05:43)
Grade: 4
Review:
A funny story, good for fantasy, easy to read and appriciate.
24 filles en 7 jours
by: Alex Bradley (2006)
isbn: 978-2070511693
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Jack Grammar est en terminale. Il peut nommer toutes les pičces de Shakespeare mais ne sait pas embrasser une fille. Le bal de fin d'année approche. Comment un garįon aussi timide peut-il trouver une partenaire ? Son meilleur ami passe ā l'action et rédige une petite annonce sur le journal Internet du lycée. Résultat : 24 filles ā sélectionner en 7 jours. Le ręve ? Un cauchemar pour Jack qui ne pensait vraiment pas avoir un tel succčs ! Mélanie, Callie, Samantha, Laura... mais oų se cache la perle rare ? Un marathon sentimental trčs drôle qui se dévore. Une fine analyse des relations amoureuses et de la timidité des adolescents.
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Comment by tess: (2007-07-04 07:47:15)
Grade: 4
Review:
Funny book. I liked it a lot. I would want to have read it when I was younger, because there are so many wisdoms, no not wisdoms, good ways of thinking, in it. But that does not mean it's not good for grown ups.
Et si c'était vrai...
by: Marc Levy (2000)
isbn: 978-2266104531
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Que penser d'une femme qui choisit le placard de votre salle de bains pour y passer ses journées ? qui s'étonne que vous puissiez la voir ? qui disparaît et reparaît ā sa guise et qui prétend ętre plongée dans un coma profond ā l'autre bout de la ville ? Faut-il lui faire consulter un psychiatre ? en consulter un soi-męme ? ou, tout au contraire, se laisser emporter par une extravagante aventure ? Et si c'était vrai ? S'il était vrai qu'Arthur soit le seul homme qui puisse partager le secret de Lauren, contempler celle que personne ne voit, parler ā celle que personne n'entend ?
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Comment by Tess: (2007-07-06 10:57:44)
Grade: 5
Review:
It's an adult book in french and I finished it in two days! (proud). I really liked it.
Landet bortom haven
by: Tamara McKinley (2007)
isbn: 978-9170016356
Abstract:
Susan Penhalligan är bara sexton år men hon har redan funnit sitt livs kärlek. Att hon är fiskardotter och Jonathan Cadwallder adelsman hindrar inte deras planer.
Så får Jonathan chansen att delta i en forskningsresa till Tahiti och Australien. Året är 1768, fartygets namn är Endeavour och befälhavare är James Cook. Susan lovar att vänta på honom hemma i Cornwall.
Men månaderna blir till år och en dag inträffar en katastrof i Susans familj som ändrar allt. När Jonathan återvänder från sin resa är Susan redan gift. Ödet tycks ha skilt dem åt för alltid. Till en dag då de möts igen, under högst oväntade former, i ett land långt bortom haven...
Susans bror Billy har levt ett storstilat liv sedan han blev smugglare. Men lika lättsam som tillvaron är då han har tur lika hårt blir fallet då han åker fast. Billy är bland de första straffångar som deporteras till Australien och han är långt ifrån säker på att överleva resan...
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Peopleware: Productive Projects and Teams
by: Tom DeMarco and Timothy Lister (1999)
isbn: 978-0932633439
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Highlights ways in which managers fail to motivate members of teams to produce their best work, and demonstrates methods for improvement. Advocates such changes as elimination of the "police mentality" in management and investment by bosses in superior workspace for employees.
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Comment by tess: (2009-02-20 08:14:08)
Grade: 4
Review:
Good! Lots of good stuff!
The Deadline
by: Tom DeMarco (1997)
isbn: 9780932633392
Abstract:
A novel about project management. Focus on IT projects.
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Comment by tess: (2009-02-20 08:13:31)
Grade: 5
Review:
The book looks boring from the outside, took me several years before I opened it. But then I couldn't put it down. Good and funny.
La Rivičre espérance
by: Christian Signol (2000)
isbn: 9782266107808
Abstract:
Ce livre raconte l'histoire d'une famille de bateliers basée ā Souillac. L'histoire se situe au début des années 1800.
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Comment by tess: (2009-02-20 09:03:56)
Grade: 3
Review:
I listened to this book on my ipod. It was so hard in the beginning, I didn't understand a thing, restarted several times. The history is quite tragic at times, but then towards the end I started liking the book, and after finishing I realized it had left an impression on me. When we visited Souillac some months after I really wanted to go there to see the place those people lived.
Le Pas de Merlin
by: Jean-Louis Fetjaine (2004)
isbn: 9782266133210
Abstract:
Au cur de lEcosse du VI e sičcle, le roi Ryderc sappręte ā accueillir les chefs bretons. Il espčre conclure une alliance pour mettre fin aux terribles querelles de clans qui ensanglantent la région et résister aux envahisseurs saxons, Pictes et gaëls. Sur son invitation, Guendoleu, maître de la Cumbrie, fait route ver la forteresse, entouré de ses fidčles.
Parmi eux, Merlin, un jeune barde déjā célčbre, tant pour son art que pour le mystčre de ses origines. Ni tout ā fait homme ni tout ā fait elfe, lenfant nest pas encore aguerri aux ruses des hommes et aux blessures du cur
Pourtant, quand Guendoleu, trahi par Ryderc, meurt dans une embuscade cest ā Merlin quéchoit la lourde charge de ramener la paix au pays. Lenfant sensible devra survivre seul, contre tous ceux qui veulent sa perte.
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Comment by tess: (2009-02-20 09:16:37)
Grade: 3
Review:
It was a nice book, but not the best one I've heard.
Comment by loriel: (2006-01-05 10:15:22)
Grade: 4
Review:
Mycket bra och spännande, men lite väl historiskt detaljerad. Just detaljerna gör dock att den påminner om "da Vinci koden", eftersom man mycket väl skulle kunna tro att den är sann. Om det inte var för vampyrerna...