Clive King Bücher
24. April 1924 – 10. Juli 2018
David Clive Kings literarisches Schaffen ist tief von seinen umfangreichen Reisen geprägt, die eine reiche Quelle für seine fantasievollen Erzählungen darstellten. Sein Schreibstil, insbesondere für jüngere Leser, zeichnet sich durch Lebendigkeit und die Fähigkeit aus, Leser in außergewöhnliche Welten zu entführen. In seinen Geschichten, die oft vor dem Hintergrund vielfältiger globaler Orte angesiedelt sind, erforscht King universelle Themen wie Kameradschaft und Entdeckung. Seine einzigartige Perspektive, geformt durch Militärdienst und internationale Einsätze, verleiht seinen Werken eine unverwechselbare und denkwürdige Qualität.
The Cambridge Illustrated Glossary of Botanical Terms
- 222 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
This reference work serves as a comprehensive guide to botanical terminology and plant structure, making it an essential resource for students, researchers, and enthusiasts alike. Its versatility ensures that readers can easily navigate the complexities of botanical language and concepts, enhancing their understanding of plant biology.
Looking at Holy Silence and comprehending it more fully through understanding the role silence has played in the Bible, as well as with the Desert Fathers, and in Christian spirituality throughout the ages. We will discuss such areas as Benedictine spirituality, Hesychasm, Centering Prayer and the interface of silence with not only spirituality, but death, love, and the universe itself.
Town That Went South
- 128 Seiten
- 5 Lesestunden
The story unfolds in the town of Ramsly, which mysteriously becomes adrift in the Channel, creating a humorous and original narrative. As the townspeople navigate their bizarre predicament, the author weaves a tale filled with wit and charm, exploring themes of community and resilience in the face of absurdity. The quirky characters and their interactions bring a lively dynamic to the plot, making for an entertaining read that captures the imagination.
Stig of the Dump
- 256 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
Barney is a solitary eight-year-old, given to wandering off by himself. One day he tumbles over, lands in a sort of cave, and meets' somebody with shaggy hair wearing a rabbit-skin and speaking in grunts. He names him Stig. They together raid the rubbish dump at the bottom of the pit, improve Stig's cave dwelling, and enjoy a series of adventures.
Adventure Stories
- 253 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
This book evaluates the Gospel of John and attempts to comprehend it more fully through its themes and sub-themes. The goal is to give the reader a better grasp of the underlying message contained in John's Gospel as opposed to simply reading the Gospel from its beginning to end.
Michael Hickey's schoolboy letters paint a previously unseen picture of Oxford during and immediately after the Second World War.
