Weltliteratur verstehen in 5 Sekunden Möchten Sie auch gern wissen, worum es in den großen Klassikern der Weltliteratur geht? Aber Sie haben leider keine Zeit, James Joyce, Lew Tolstoi und Marcel Proust zu lesen, weil Ihre Kinder Hunger haben oder Ihr Chef dringend diese Präsentation braucht? Dann ist dieses Buch für Sie gemacht: komplexe Handlungen in einem Satz zusammengefasst, dazu noch eine Illustration, fertig. Schon wissen Sie Bescheid und können auf jeder Party mitreden. Wie praktisch. Und unterhaltsam ist es auch. Viel Vergnügen! »Wer die Werke noch nicht kennt, wird durch die ansprechenden Zeichnungen und amüsanten Beschreibungen eventuell dazu angeregt, sie zu lesen. Wer sie kennt, hat aber garantiert noch mehr Spaß.« Münchner Merkur »Ideenreich und originell.« Neue Presse Hannover
John Atkinson Bücher






Erstmals gewährt uns der Weihnachtsmann einen exklusiven Einblick in seine geheimen Tagebuchaufzeichnungen. Die Santa-Fans erwarten nicht nur faszinierende Anekdoten aus vielen Jahrhunderten, sondern auch jede Menge verblüffende Fakten.
Clogs and Clogmaking
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
Clogs were a popular form of footwear in Britain from the beginning of the nineteenth century to the middle of the twentieth. This book examines the origins and development of clogs and the processes used in their manufacture. It discusses the various designs of these unique shoes, and their place in the social structure.
Championship Swim Training
- 288 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
This volume provides a roadmap for coaches and swimmers who want to follow a systematic and proven way to record-breaking times. It begins with Sweetenham's five golden rules for swimming that apply to all swimmers and is then divided into: techniques, drills and sets; and workouts and programmes. schovat popis
John Atkinson has illustrated and summarized the books you don't want to read but nevertheless feel you should. the Paris Review
The Oscars
- 160 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
This edition is thoroughly updated with the latest information, specifically timed for release alongside the 2005 Oscar ceremony. It provides insights and details relevant to the event, making it a timely resource for fans and followers of the film industry.
Trace the roots and development of American Methodism with John Atkinson's comprehensive history. This detailed account covers the movement's early days, the role of key figures such as Francis Asbury, and the church's growth and development over the course of a century. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of American religion and social movements.
Glossary of Provincial Words
- 166 Seiten
- 6 Lesestunden
This fascinating reference work documents regional dialects and words in use throughout Britain in the 19th century. Atkinson covers a wide range of topics, from agriculture to architecture to superstitions. An essential resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the evolution of the English language.
A Patient Pharmacist
- 196 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
A real life story of a man from Middlesbrough with a 31 year career as a pharmacist spanning from the 1970's until 2012, when it all came to a traumatic end due to a brain tumour diagnosis. Early memories and career anecdotes are shared throughout, including medicines, formulation and apothecary skills necessary to treat patients. A story of love and support in a war against the odds, John Atkinson shares his highs and lows, his battles with both his health and family tragedies. His uplifting, positive approach is truly inspirational, keeping you rooting for him and his family all the way as they go through the most testing of times.