Ktože to ide na tom koni? Predsa Alan – v očiach obyvateľov jednej austrálskej dedinky mrzáčik, v hĺbke duše však neuveriteľne odhodlaný chlapec, ktorý si ide za svojim snom bez ohľadu na chromé nohy. Marshallove spomienky na detstvo strávené na rodnej austrálskej farme patria do zlatého fondu kníh o obdivuhodnej sile chorých. Naivne úprimný rozprávač s barlami, túžiaci sa vyrovnať svojim spolužiakom v každom ohľade, je zároveň vtipným pozorovateľom zanikajúceho kúzla austrálskej dedinky a prírody. Autobiografická kniha je pre čitateľov, ktorí si zamilovali príbehy malých hrdinov s obrovským srdcom.
Kniha je pokračovaním autorovej osobnej spovede v románe Už zasa preskakuje kaluže. Rozpráva o časoch, keď už na „vlastných nohách“ v dospelosti hľadá zamestnanie. Vytrhnutý zo samotárskeho prostredia v austrálskej buši v zložitom mestskom prostredí pri svojej prostoduchosti, čestnosti a čistote srdca naráža na nepochopenie, tvrdé hrany života. Hľadá svoje osobné šťastie aj v láske. Statočne sa prebíja životom opretý o dobrých ľudí.
Autor získavší si i u nás čtenáře svou autobiografickou knížkou Už zase skáču přes kaluže (česky 1962) je i odborným znalcem života a zvyků domorodých obyvatel Austrálie. Za pobytu mezi nimi zachytil také jejich mýty a pohádky, do jisté míry je literárně zpracoval a připravil tak čtenáři zajímavou četbu a zpřístupnil myšlenkový svět „lidí pradávných časů“, žijících dosud způsobem lidí prvobytně pospolného řádu.
Challenging atheistic perspectives, this book presents a compelling argument for the existence of a creator through the lens of science. It emphasizes that all life is fundamentally based on information, drawing parallels between DNA's complexity and the notion of a creative intelligence. The author proposes that this intelligence aligns with the biblical concept of "I AM who I AM." By combining scientific evidence with logical reasoning, the text invites readers to explore and deepen their faith, making complex ideas accessible and engaging.
Focusing on the intelligence and espionage activities during Charles II's reign, this book delves into the establishment and operations of the intelligence system under the Secretary of State. It explores the intricacies of local and international intelligence networks, including the innovative use of the Post Office, codes, ciphers, and the roles of spies and informers. Through detailed case studies, it highlights significant spy careers, offering a nuanced view of the covert political landscape of the Restoration era, particularly in the 1660s and 1670s.
The third installment of Alan Marshall's autobiography explores his determination to navigate social and professional challenges amidst the backdrop of the Great Depression. Despite facing unemployment, bankruptcy, and a failed business venture, he embarks on a journey north from Melbourne, encountering colorful characters like vagabonds and sideshow performers. Through gentle humor and poignant storytelling, Marshall captures the resilience required to overcome adversity, painting a vivid portrait of his struggles and the era's hardships.
This guidebook to the Border Country region in Scotland and north
Northumberland contains 46 day walks, 5 long distance routes and 7 town trails
in the broad uncrowded hills of the Southern Uplands, Cheviots, Tweeddale and
Teviotdale, Ettrick Forest and the Tweedsmuir Hills. From gentle ambles to
harder hill walks there are walks here to suit all.
• In September, Alan Marshall's Australian fairy tale Whispering in the Wind, will join the Text Classics list. • A timeless tale from a more innocent era, first published in 1969 at the time of the first moon landing. • Peter lives in a bush hut with Crooked Mick, the greatest horse rider of all time. In order to rescue a beautiful princess from a dragon, Peter takes his horse, Moonlight, and sets out to find her, meeting an assortment of vibrant characters along the way, each one with an important life lesson to impart. • Featuring Australian folk heroes alongside witches, giants and princesses, and a bunyip, this forgotten fairy tale is a story of courage, persistence and humour, and will appeal to readers of all ages. • In 2002, during an ABC Radio National program, author Paul Jennings called Alan Marshall THE GIANT in Australian children's literature. • Marshall's childhood memoir I Can Jump Puddles sold more than three million copies, has been adapted for an award-winning film and an Australian TV series. It has also been translated into several languages. • Marshall's other books include These Are My People and Hammers Over the Anvil, which was made into a 1991 film starring Russell Crowe and Charlotte Rampling. • The Alan Marshall Award for Literature is the children's literature prize in the Victorian Premier's Literary Awards. • With the original line drawings throughout by Jack Newnham.
