Henry Russell Bücher

Eine kurze Geschichte des Romans bietet einen innovativen Zugang zu den herausragendsten Werken der Weltliteratur, beginnend mit der Geschichte von Genji bis hin zur besten Freundin. Die Konzentration auf 67 Schlüsselromane, ergänzt durch kurze Beschreibungen der Handlung und Erklärungen ihrer zentralen Rolle in der Literaturgeschichte, beleuchtet auch die wichtigsten Themen, Strömungen und Techniken. Dieser reichhaltige Leitfaden ermöglicht es dem Leser, auf unkonventionelle Weise seine Lieblingsbücher in Erinnerung zu rufen und neue, bisher unbekannte Werke zu entdecken. Henry Russell hat über 30 Bücher zu vielfältigen Themen verfasst, darunter "Around the World in 80 Novels". Er ist auch Mitautor zahlreicher Arbeiten, einschließlich Essays in "The Greatest Books You’ll Never Read: Unpublished Masterpieces by the World’s Greatest Writers".

Rocks, minerals, and gemstones have fascinated people through the ages. They have been used as decoration, and have often been attributed special powers. This book, arranged in alphabetical format, describes 288 different rocks, minerals, and gems. Each entry includes beautiful color photographs, describes where the material is found, basic facts, how it is used, and some interesting information about its uses, myths, and legends. The separate pages are color-coded to indicate whether the substance is a rock, mineral, or gem.

This is a new and innovative introduction to the best works of fiction from the last 500 years. Simply constructed, the book explores 60 key novels from The Tale of Genji to My Brilliant Friend. In addition to enjoyable descriptions of the novels and concise explanations of why they are important, the book illuminates the most significant writing genres, themes and techniques. Accessible and fun to read, with a foreword by Professor Peter Boxall, this pocket guide will give readers a new way to enjoy their favourite books and to discover new ones

Whether you're a regular globe-trotter or an armchair traveller, these 80 works conjure up the spirit of place for locations on every continent.

Set against the backdrop of Bethlehem, the story follows Mary and Joseph as they embark on a miraculous journey illuminated by a special star. Their search for shelter leads them to a humble stable, where the profound message of a Savior's birth comes to light, highlighting themes of hope and divine intervention.

Nové fascinující výsledky výzkumu mění zažitá historická fakta a náš pohled na minulost. Ne vše se stalo tak, jak bylo doposud vysvětlováno. V této poutavé knize se dozvíme např. pravdu o pravěkých předchůdcích člověka, jak to bylo se Stonehange, k čemu sloužila Magna charta libertatum, co doopravdy způsobilo zkázu vzducholodi Hindenburg, jaké vynálezy znali již staří Řekové, jak vypadala Kleopatra a mnoho dalších zajímavostí.