Naomi Alderman

"In The Powerthe world is a recognizable place- there's a rich Nigerian kid who larks around the family pool; a foster girl whose religious parents hide their true nature; a local American politician; a tough London girl from a tricky family. But something vital has changed, causing their lives to converge, with devastating effects. Now, with the flick of a switch, teenage girls can cause agonizing pain and even death. And, with this small twist of nature, the world changes utterly. This extraordinary novel by Naomi Alderman, a Sunday TimesYoung Writer of the Year and GrantaBest of Young British writer, is not only a gripping story of how the world would change if physical power was in the hands of women but also exposes, with breath-taking daring, our contemporary world."

The Power

Hidden away in an Oxford back street is a crumbling Georgian mansion, unknown to any but the few who possess a key to its unassuming front gate. Its owner is the mercurial, charismatic Mark Winters, whose rackety trust-fund upbringing has left him as troubled and unpredictable as he is wildly promiscuous. Mark gathers around him an impressionable group of students: glamorous Emmanuella, who always has a new boyfriend in tow; Franny and Simon, best friends and occasional lovers; musician Jess, whose calm exterior hides passionate depths. And James, already damaged by Oxford and looking for a group to belong to. For a time the group lives in a charmed world of learning and parties and love affairs. But university is no grounding for adult life, and when, years later, tragedy strikes they are entirely unprepared. Universal in its themes of ambition, desire and betrayal, this spellbinding novel reflects the truth that the lessons life teaches often come too late. 'The naïve sense of indestructibility possessed by a close-knit group of students is expertly balanced with the suspense of what threatens to unfold.' Sophie Morris Saturday Independent 'Naomi Alderman's second novel examines the warping effects of wealth.' Joanna Briscoe, Observer 'Alderman's premise is familiar - trust-funder going to the bad - but this is, nonetheless, a dark spell of a book, with brooding disenchantment at its heart.' Eithne Farry. Daily Mail 'As the novel progresses, we are forced to look at how people are driven by impulses they're not even aware of, and the most brutal lesson of all: that love doesn't come without pain or sacrifice.' Alastair Mabbott, The Herald 'The Lessons is sturdily plotted and hooks you in: it's a good read if not unique.' Alice Fisher, Observer 'Alderman packs a punch with her opening line', Lianne Kolirin, Daily Express 'The Lessons has more insight into human nature than Martin Amis's The Pregnant Widow, and is more intellectually sustained. This is a second novel from a young writer of huge talent, ambition and energy.' Amanda Craig, Independent 'No one writes about pain better than Alderman. Lose yourself in 278 pages and you enter another world.' Liz Hoggard, Evening Standard 'Naomi Alderman is, evidently, not afraid of ghosts. She courts them and flirts with them and defies them in her darkly seductive second novel, The Lessons.' Damian Barr, Independent on Sunday 'Beautifully written . . . satisfyingly complex exploration of the characters and their relationships.' Samira Shackle, New Statesman 'This is a remarkable novel, which portrays with uncomfortable accuracy the feted world of the Oxford undergraduate. It reminds me a great deal of Donna Tartt's The Secret History in that it has the same brooding sense of menace and the same lightening characterisation. Naomi is a supremely talented writer.' Joanne Harris, 'Witty, dark and compelling.' Charlotte Mendelson 'Wise, compassionate and heart-rending, a novel that conveys all the cruelty and pain of gilded youth.' Liz Jensen author of Chocolat Praise for Disobedience: 'Rich, fresh, fascinating. A wonderful novel' Sunday Times 'Sharp, funny and poignant' Hilary Mantel

The Lessons

Learning that her orthodox Jewish rabbi father has passed away, Manhattan single woman Ronit Krushka returns to the home she fled years earlier and reconnects with a beloved cousin and a forbidden childhood sweetheart, only to become a threat to her former community. A first novel. 30,000 first printing.

Disobedience

Ragazze elettriche

Wenn Ohnmacht zur Macht wird - die Zukunft gehört den Frauen Es sind scheinbar gewöhnliche Alltagsszenen: ein nigerianisches Mädchen am Pool. Die Tochter einer Londoner Gangsterfamilie. Eine US-amerikanische Politikerin. Doch sie alle verbindet ein Geheimnis: Von heute auf morgen haben Frauen weltweit die Gabe – sie können mit ihren Händen starke elektrische Stromstöße aussenden. Ein Ereignis, das die Machtverhältnisse und das Zusammenleben aller Menschen unaufhaltsam, unwiederbringlich und auf schmerzvolle Weise verändern wird.

Roman

Die Gabe

The Doctor and his friends go undercover to stop the mysterious Mr Symington and Mr Blenkinsop.

Borrowed Time

Güc

Quando as raparigas ganham o poder de causar sofrimento e morte, quais ser?o as consequencias? E se, um dia, as raparigas ganhassem subitamente o estranho poder de infligir dor excruciante e morte? De magoar, torturar e matar? Quando o mundo se depara com esse estranho fenomeno, a sociedade tal como a conhecemos desmorona e os papeis s?o invertidos. Ser mulher torna-se sinonimo de poder e forca, ao passo que os homens passam a ter medo de andar na rua, sozinhos a noite. Ao narrar as historias de varias protagonistas, de multiplas origens e estatutos diferentes, Naomi Alderman constroi um romance extraordinario que explora os efeitos devastadores desta reviravolta da natureza, o seu impacto na sociedade e a forma como exp?e as desigualdades do mundo contemporaneo.

O Poder

An award-winning author describes the life of Jesus Christ as told by the four people who were closest to him before his death: his mother, his friend Iehuda, the High Priest of the Temple and a rebel named Bar-Avo.

A Novel

The Liars' Gospel

Disobbedienza

In ‘De macht’ van Naomi Alderman ontdekken vrouwen overal ter wereld dat zij de kracht bezitten. Met de minste vingerbeweging kunnen ze folterende pijnen veroorzaken, en zelfs doden. Ineens beseft iedere man op aarde dat hij de macht niet meer in handen heeft. De Dag van de Meisjes is aangebroken – maar waar houdt het op? ‘Een grote, onweerstaanbare en wereldomvattende thriller.’ – ‘The Guardian’ ‘Onweerstaanbaar. Een spiegel voor het hier en nu.’ – ‘Mail on Sunday’ ‘Een fascinerende kijk op hoe de wereld zou kunnen zijn als na duizenden jaren van seksisme de rollen werden omgedraaid. Ingenieus... verdient het om door iedere vrouw gelezen te worden (en trouwens ook door iedere man).’ – ‘The Times’

De Macht

El Poder

'OUR FIRST JOB IS SURVIVAL. IF WE SURVIVE, WE LEARN, WHEN WE LEARN, WE MAKE TOMORROW BETTER THAN TODAY. THAT'S WHAT IT MEANS TO BE HUMAN: WE JUST HAVE TO KEEP ON GOING' The zombie apocalypse is here. We have all lost a lot, but we are surviving. Together we will overcome the outbreak but we need every man, women and child to do their bit. This is an informational guide to help you stay fit and healthy in both body and mind during the crisis. It includes: - Indoor activities that build the strength, stamina and flexibility you need to survive contact with the zombie hordes - Expertly-designed running, cycling and swimming programmes to build up your distance safely when venturing out for supplies - Advice on nutritious meals when resources are sparse and treats need to be rationed - Tips on building and maintaining a community and remaining fit of mind when humanity is pushed to the brink The advice within the pages of ZOMBIES, RUN! will prove the difference between life and death in the coming days, weeks and months. Humans are wondrous beings; this is not the end of us. WE CAN BECOME STRONGER. WE CAN BECOME FITTER. AND TOGETHER WE WILL SURVIVE.

Keeping Fit and Living Well in the Current Zombie Emergency

Zombies, Run!

A new version of this much-loved anthology, with a brand-new story featuring the brand-new Thirteenth Doctor from literary sensation Naomi Alderman! Twelve wonderful tales of adventure, science, magic, monsters and time travel - featuring all twelve Doctors - are waiting for you in this very special Doctor Who book. And now they're joined by a very exciting, and very exclusive, new tale - written by Naomi Alderman, author of The Power - that will star the Thirteenth Doctor, as she battles to save the universe with her three close and trusted friends. Other authors featured are: Eoin Colfer, Michael Scott, Marcus Sedgwick, Philip Reeve, Patrick Ness, Richelle Mead, Malorie Blackman, Alex Scarrow, Charlie Higson, Derek Landy, Neil Gaiman, and Holly Black.

Thirteen Doctors 13 Stories

Et si les femmes prenaient enfin le pouvoir dans le monde entier ! Du jour au lendemain, des adolescentes aux quatre coins du monde découvrent un nouveau pouvoir : à la manière des anguilles, elles parviennent à générer de leurs doigts une puissante décharge électrique qui leur permet de se défendre, ou d'agresser. En un tour de main, elles peuvent infliger une douleur agonisante... et même la mort. Plus besoin d'avoir peur, de se laisser contrôler, rabaisser, soumettre. Et surtout plus besoin d'être le "sexe faible" et de se laisser dominer par les hommes. Bientôt, plus rien n'empêche les femmes de prendre le pouvoir - avec ou sans violence. Trois femmes et un homme vont vivre de l'intérieur ce renversement de la société : Roxy, descendante d'une famille de mafieux anglais qui voit sa mère se faire assassiner sous ses yeux, découvrant son nouveau pouvoir trop tard pour la sauver, dédie sa vie à la vengeance en devenant une femme d'affaires particulièrement crainte. Allie, abusée dans son enfance, fonde un culte et devient une gourou mondialement reconnue qui bientôt orchestrera de grands soulèvements féminins. Margaret, maire aux Etats-Unis, qui fait tout pour maîtriser son "pouvoir", devient la première politique à oser repenser la société en séparant les filles des garçons. Et enfin le journaliste nigérian Tunde, seul homme qui observe et chronique ce nouveau monde depuis la première heure, à ses risques et périls... Mais rabaisser les hommes, est-ce la bonne manière de s'émanciper ? Et surtout, se laisseront-ils dominer ? Dans la droite lignée de La Servante écarlate, un roman engagé, époustouflant de créativité, et aussi visionnaire que profondément perturbant.

Le pouvoir

Ungehorsam

Sarah Lotz

Daniel Polansky

Rachel Swirsky

Now collected into a single volume, editors Lavie Tidhar and Rebecca Levene bring you the groundbreaking anthologies Jews vs Zombies and Jews vs Aliens, which pose the two most important questions asked in the past 2000 years: what happens when the Chosen People meet aliens... or the living dead? With authors ranging from Orange Prize winner Naomi Alderman to The Big Bang Theory's writer/producer Eric Kaplan, and from BSFA Award winner Adam Roberts to BFS Best Newcomer Sarah Lotz, the stories range from the light-hearted to the profound. "If you will it, it is no dream!" as Theodor Herzl said: and no doubt he had just these anthologies in mind. Jews vs Aliens and Jews vs Zombies are the must have anthologies of the year.

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