特別価格-リーダー/小説

A girl who loved to tap-dance
A brilliant reporter who dares to speak the truth
A world-famous women’s rights champion


As a field reporter in the 1960s, Gloria Steinem worked hard to dig up important stories. She went undercover to expose the grim realities of gender inequality in America. As her message continued to grow, she became the spokeswoman of the women’s liberation movement and created the feminist publication, Ms. magazine. Steinem continues to speak and write about women and women’s roles in media and politics.

Part of the #1 New York Times bestselling series, this Who HQ Now book tells the amazing story of an unknown trivia buff who became the all-time greatest contestant on Jeopardy!

Ken Jennings is considered the greatest of all-time contestants on Jeopardy! and became a household name after his impressive 74-game winning streak. After the passing of longtime host Alex Trebek, Jennings became the first guest to host Jeopardy! Read more about Ken Jennings and his curious life in this Who HQ Now biography.

What would you do with a billion dollars? This question gets a definitive answer from billionaire Richard Branson: do everything! Born into a wealthy family in London, Branson suffered from dyslexia and was a poor student. Still, his knack for business started early with a successful parakeet-breeding enterprise at age 11. The charismatic entrepreneur launched his first major business, Virgin Records, at age 22 and spent the next few decades building the Virgin group that now includes more than 400 companies. Known for his eccentric lifestyle and trillion-watt smile, Branson's hot air balloon flights, innovative leadership, and world record attempts have made him an instantly-recognizable global icon.

Level：　A2　英検準2～2級程度
ジャンル：　Adventure

ロバート・ルイス・スティーブンソン著、邦題『黒い矢』もしくは『二つの薔薇』。15世紀、薔薇戦争下のイングランドを舞台に、若きリチャード・シェルトンと謎の一団「黒い矢」をめぐる物語。ジョアンナへの真の愛を貫くため、リチャードは自身の後見人、冷酷なダニエル・ブラックレー卿と、彼に従う不忠者たちと戦わなくてはなりません。その勇気と誠実な心を原動力に、祖国を救う手助けをする騎士となるリチャード。疑惑あり、謎あり、ロマンスあり、スリルあり。一気読み必須、大興奮の冒険活劇です。

Dossier（社会や歴史など、背景知識を紹介するコーナー）
薔薇戦争
今日の騎士と爵位

Set in 15th-century England during the Wars of the Roses, this is the exciting story of the adventures of young Richard Shelton and the mysterious band of the Black Arrow. Richard must fight against his cruel guardian Sir Daniel Brackley, and his treacherous men to protect his true love Joanna. Because of his courage and honesty he becomes a knight and helps to save his country. Suspense, mystery, excitement, incredible adventures and romance fill this thrilling tale that is hard to put down.

Dossiers:
The Wars of the Roses
Knights and Knighthood Today