Henry Russell Poradie kníh (chronologicky)

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.

Nové objavy menia pohľad na minulosť. Pôvod človeka a jeho prvé kroky, ako aj príchod do Ameriky, odhaľujú, že sme neboli sami. Staroveké ríše a ich obete, výskum a zánik Grécka, ako aj tajomstvá Ríma, sú prepojené s putujúcimi kameňmi a otázkami smrti a slávy. Králi a sprisahania sú predmetom klebiet, ktoré zmenili dejiny, od Shakespearových pohľadov po záhady okolo Anny Frankovej a Tutanchamóna. Miľníky dejín, ako dobytie Bastily a Magna Charta, sú prepojené s falošnými zábermi a rozlúštením Enigmy. Smrť a skaza sú skúmané cez Millerov prelet, exhumáciu Hitlera a tajomstvá ľadového muža, pričom sa odhaľujú aj diagnózy dejín. Pre česť a slávu sa postavy snažia prekonať protivenstvá, pričom sa objavujú nové vynálezy a objavy, ktoré menia svet. Fakty a báje, ako Noemova potopa a legendy, sú súčasťou naratívu, ktorý skúma, ako sa rodia mýty a hrdinovia. Celý text ponúka fascinujúci pohľad na históriu a jej komplexnosť, odhaľujúc, ako sú minulé udalosti prepojené s našou súčasnosťou.

On the road to the White House, Barack Obama succeeded in breaking barriers and bringing together an often-fragmented population through his speeches, interviews, and words. He revealed an outstanding ability to express the thoughts and aspirations of the whole nation in a language that is populist yet intelligent, clear yet literary.The Politics of Hope celebrates Obama’s immense rhetorical power and ability to inspire, convince, and unite—a skill that took him from “the backyards of Des Moines” to the Oval Office. Covering the whole of his career and featuring iconic as well as less well-known speeches, this collection captures Obama’s great passion for language and reveals the hopes and dreams of the world’s most powerful man.

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.